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LONDON THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES
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A.C. EDWARDS CEYLON, “FOXLEY” GRENADA AND PROFESSOR DEREK DIAMOND NEW ZEALAND PART II COLLECTIONS, AND FINE SECTIONS OF BAHAMAS, BERMUDA, ST. HELENA, GREAT BRITAIN WITH OUTSTANDING PENNY BLACKS AND SEAHORSES, AND PHILATELIC LITERATURE OFFERED ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON THE OUTSTANDING
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker 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 EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - George Yue (Consultant) Alan Ho COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson 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 - Marcus Budgen BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Gillian Watson 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 Nik von Uexkull Tom Hazell John Winchcombe Tatyana Boyadzhieva Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Veronica Morris Varranan Somasundaram IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Lewis Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Managing Director Charles Blane Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Polona Hribovsek Finance & Administration Amit Ramprashad Auctioneers Charles Blane Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Gary Tan
SALE CALENDAR 2016/2017 STAMPS 15 October 25 October 26/27/28 October 10 November
The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale British Africa, The David Pitts Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale including Important Colombia, Italian P.O.’s in China, Bulgaria, Revenue Stamps and Aeronautical Memorabilia West Africa Pre-U.P.U. Postal History, The John Sacher Collection The Graham Cooper Collection of King George VI Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The David Pitts Collection, British Caribbean, British Post Offices in Central and South America The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale
Hong Kong London London
CSS20 16033 16034
Lugano London London Hong Kong
SW1019 16036 16025 CSS22
New York
29/30 March
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 4, Coins of Edward III to Richard III Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Susquehanna Collection of Gold Coins at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Dr. Allam Collection: Egyptian Coins at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 5, Tudor, Stuart and Later Coins Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
BANKNOTES 19/20 October 13 January 14 January 17/18/19 January 25/26 April
13 December 14/15 December 15 January 24 January 25/26 January
COINS 19/20 October 29 November
17012 17010
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London Hong Kong New York New York New York
16022 CSS25 328 330 329
London London
17011 17004
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
New York New York Hong Kong New York London
326 327 CSS25 329 17008
MEDALS 19/20 October 24 November 17/18/19 January 20 April
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
New York London New York London
326 16003 329 17001
BONDS & SHARES 19/20 October 17/18 November 14 January 17/18/19 January
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale
New York London Hong Kong New York
326 16018 CSS25 329
AUTOGRAPHS 19/20 October 17/18/19 January
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale
New York New York
WINES 13 October 13 January
An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies, Cognacs and Other Spirits
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14 January 15 January 15 January 17/18/19 January 28 March
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THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES FEATURING THE OUTSTANDING A.C. EDWARDS CEYLON, “FOXLEY” GRENADA AND PROFESSOR DEREK DIAMOND NEW ZEALAND PART II COLLECTIONS, AND FINE SECTIONS OF BAHAMAS, BERMUDA, ST. HELENA, GREAT BRITAIN WITH OUTSTANDING PENNY BLACKS AND SEAHORSES, AND PHILATELIC LITERATURE OFFERED ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON
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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
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WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2016 Morning session commencing at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 1001-1411) CEYLON
The Outstanding A. C. Edwards Collection 1857 (1 APR.) BLUED PAPER, WATERMARK STAR, IMPERFORATE Die Proof
1001 1001
ᔛ P
6d. in black on India paper mounted on card (42x49mm.), some slight soiling, mainly at right, otherwise fine. Very rare. Photo
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
Patrick Pearson, April 1983
Plate Proofs 1002
1003
1004 1005
1006
ᔛ P អ B
P ᔛ
ᔛ P អ B
P អ ᔛ B
ᔛ P អ B
6d. in black on unwatermarked paper, a block of fifteen, [195-199/207-211/219-223], designs touched in places, the bottom row with pressed horizontal crease and the odd minor tone spot on reverse, otherwise fine and of very good appearance. Photo
£600-800
6d. in black on unwatermarked paper, a rejoined strip of nine from the foot of the sheet, [232-240], (two strips of four and a single), [232-235] with bottom margin reduced, and 6d. purple-brown (State 3) on unwatermarked paper, a marginal strip of four, [234-237], some pressed creases and [237] cut-into at right, otherwise fine
£500-600
6d. in purple-brown on unwatermarked paper, State 1, a block of five, [115-117/128129], [115] cut-into otherwise fine. Photo
£250-300
6d. in purple-brown on unwatermarked paper, State 2, a block of twelve, [209-214/221226], margins virtually all round, some pressed creases and [211] with small tear at top, otherwise fine. Photo
£800-1,000
6d. in purple-brown on unwatermarked paper, State 3, a top left corner block of eight, [1-4/13-16], some slight thinning in margin otherwise fine. Photo
£500-600
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THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES 1857 (1 Apr.) Blued Paper, Watermark Star, Imperforate - contd.
Issued Stamps 1007
1008
刂
ᔛ
1009 ័
1010 ័
6d. purple-brown, unused without gum, touched in places, tiny mark on reverse otherwise fine. Very rare. A. Diena Certificate (1964). S.G. 1, £12,000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
6d. purple-brown horizontal pair, touched at sides and with small margins on the other two, lightly cancelled, one with small mark on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 1, £900. Photo
£150-180
6d. purple-brown vertical pair (touched in places) on piece with 1857 white paper 1d. blue (touched at foot) and 2d. green, all cancelled by light oval of bars, fine. S.G. 1-3, £1045. Photo
£300-400
6d. purple-brown vertical pair, good to large margins on three sides, cut-into at top, tied by oval of bars on small piece showing red London Paid c.d.s. (28.1.58) alongside, the lower stamp crossed by filing crease. S.G. 1, £900. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 1011
1012
ᔛ
ᔛ
1013 ័ 1014 ័
6d. purple-brown, large margins, fine and lightly cancelled. A choice example. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). S.G. 1, £450. Photo
£150-180
6d. purple-brown from the foot of the sheet with marginal watermark, good to large margins, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 1, £450. Photo
£120-150
6d. purple-brown with good to large margins, on piece with 1857 white paper 1d. blue pair and single (cut-into at foot), all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 1-2, £690. Photo
£180-220
6d. purple-brown with small to large margins on three sides, cut-into at left, on small piece with 1857 white paper 1d. blue and 2d. green, all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. Attractive. S.G. 1-3, £595. Photo
£100-120
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1004
1002 1007
1008
1005 1010
1013 1011
1006 5
1012
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THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES 1857 (1 Apr.) Blued Paper, Watermark Star, Imperforate - contd.
Covers 6d. rate to Australia 1015
*
1858 entire from Kandy to Victoria, bearing 6d. purple-brown with good margins on three sides, cut-into at left, tied by light oval of bars, showing “G.P.O./ADELAIDE” transit d.s. (21.11) with, on reverse, just legible despatch d.s. and red “SHIP LETTER/FREE/G.P.O. VICTORIA” oval arrival d.s.; the entire with horizontal and vertical filing creases. A rare destination. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1016 6d. rate to United Kingdom via Southampton 1016
*
1857 (30 Sept.) quadruple rate front and part back to London, incorrectly marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 6d. purple-brown strip of four slightly cut-into at left and touched in two places at foot, cancelled in manuscript and oval of bars, showing red Paid arrival c.d.s. (28.10) and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” c.d.s. Rare, the largest recorded multiple on cover. S.G. 1. Photo
£3,000-4,000
PROVENANCE:
Frederic Harris, February 1951 9d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1017
1018
*
*
1858 (23 Oct.) envelope to Scotland, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 6d. purple-brown (portion of adjoining stamp at right, cut-into at top) and 1857 1d. blue pair and single with margins in places, all neatly cancelled by oval of bars, showing red London Paid transit c.d.s. (28.11) and, on reverse, circular “BADULLA/POST-PAID” with manuscript date inserted and Port Glasgow arrival d.s. (29.11). A neat franking. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1858 (28 Oct.) envelope to Scotland, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 6d. purple-brown (cut-into at top) and 1857 1d. blue (margins in places) and 2d. green, all tied by neat oval of bars, showing red London Paid transit c.d.s. (28.11) and, on reverse, circular “PUSILAWE/POST-PAID” with manuscript date inserted and Port Glasgow arrival d.s. (29.11). Neat and attractive. Photo
£1,000-1,200
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1015 1017
1018
1089
1090
1092
1091
1093
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THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES
1857-59 WHITE PAPER, WATERMARK STAR, IMPERFORATE Die Proofs
1019
1020
1019
P ᔛ
4d. in black on India paper backed on card (39x43mm.), fine. Very rare. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1020
P ᔛ
9d. in black on India paper backed on card (40x44mm.), fine. Very rare. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1021
1022
1021
ᔛ P
10d. in black on India paper back on card (25x33mm.), fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1022
ᔛ P
1/- in black on India paper backed on card (26x32mm.), fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1023 1024 1023
ᔛ P
1/9d. in black on India paper backed on card (26x32mm.), fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1024
ᔛ P
2/- in black on India paper backed on card (39x43mm.), fine. Photo
£1,500-1,800
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Plate Proofs 1025
1026
ᔛ P+ អ
ᔛ P+ អ
1d. in black on wove paper, a block of four with small to large margins, the lower pair slightly soiled otherwise fine
£150-180
2d. in black on wove paper, a block of four with close to large margins (just touched at right), fine
£200-250
1027
ᔛ P+ អ
4d. in black on wove paper, a block of four with close to large margins, fine
£200-250
1028
ᔛ P
8d. in black on wove paper, a horizontal pair with small to large margins, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). Photo
£400-500
Note: Only this pair and two singles are known. PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1029
P ᔛ
9d. in black on wove paper, a horizontal pair with small to large margins, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). Photo
£400-500
Note: Only this pair and two singles are known. PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1030
ᔛ P+ អ
10d. in black on wove paper, a block of four with good to large margins, fine
£200-250
1031
ᔛ P អ B
1/- in black on wove paper, a marginal block of eight, [153-156/165-168], good to large margins, fine
£400-500
1032
ᔛ P+ អ
1/9d. in black on wove paper, a block of four with close to good margins, fine
£200-250
1033
ᔛ P
2/- in black on wove paper, a horizontal pair with close to good margins, fine
£100-120
Issued Stamps 1034
1035
ᔛ
ᔛ
1d. range of shades comprising blue on blued paper, deep turquoise-blue (2, both with re-entry, turquoise-blue strips of six (cut-into along top; two with re-entry, and three and single, blue pair, greyish blue strip of three and single, and milky blue (4, one with small thin), all used, most with clear margins, generally fine. S.G. 2 group
£400-500
1d. deep turquoise-blue strip of six with margins mainly all round, each cancelled by oval of bars, the two top corners with minor crease otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 2. Photo
£150-180
1036
刂
1d. blue with close to good margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 2a, £1200. Photo
£250-300
1037
刂
1d. blue with close to good margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 2a, £1200. Photo
£250-300
1038
ᔛ
1d. light blue strip of five with mainly good to large margins, all cancelled by oval of bars, the first stamp with light vertical crease, otherwise fine and of lovely appearance. A scarce multiple. S.G. 2a. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Alfred Clayton, December 1959 1039
ᔛ
1d. blue on blued paper, a strip of three with mainly clear to good margins, cut-into at bottom right, mainly lightly cancelled, fine. Very rare, the largest recorded multiple. S.G. 2b. Photo PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 “1080”, March 1949 Photos appear on page 11 9
£400-500
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THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES 1857-59 White Paper, Watermark Star, Imperforate, Issued Stamps - contd. 1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
刂+ អ
刂
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
2d. green block of four with part sheet margin at right and mainly good margins on the other sides, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 3, £800. Photo
£300-400
2d. green horizontal pair with full sheet margin at left, unused with large part original gum, lovely colour, fine. S.G. 3, £400+. Photo
£150-180
2d. green horizontal pair and two singles, all with clear margins, the pair with part original gum, the singles without gum, fine. S.G. 3, £800
£200-250
2d. green strip of four (cut-into) each cancelled “B”, a fine pair lightly cancelled by oval of bars, two singles on small piece with perforated 6d. and a single with part numeral obliterator, condition a little mixed. S.G. 3
£120-150
2d. green and 2d. yellowish green, both in a horizontal strip of three, the former (corner crease at top right) with small to good margins on three sides, touched at top, the latter with close to large margins, all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 3, 3a, £465+. Photo for latter
£150-180
2d. green, unofficially rouletted, lightly cancelled, fine. Very rare, only a handful of examples recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (2001). S.G. 14, £2500. Photo
£1,200-1,500
2d. yellowish green with mainly good to large margins, unused with part original gum, small ink mark on reverse, good colour, fine. S.G. 3a, £500. Photo
£150-180
4d. dull rose with good margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, lightly cancelled and of good colour. A fine example of this rare and difficult stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1950). S.G. 4, £4500. Photo
£1,500-1,800
4d. dull rose with mainly large margins, cancelled by oval of bars, repaired tear at right and small light stain at top. A good space filler. S.G. 4, £4500. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1049
1050
刂
刂
5d. chestnut with large sheet margin at top and mainly small to good margins on the other sides, unused with large part original crackly gum, horizontal crease in selvedge, fine. S.G. 5, £1600. Photo
£400-500
5d. chestnut with good to large margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 5, £1600. Photo
£300-400
1051
刂
5d. chestnut with close to large margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 5, £1600. Photo
£250-300
1052
ᔛ
5d. chestnut horizontal pair with close to small margins, small nick in margin at top left, and three singles, one (touched at foot) on piece with two 2d. green (one cut-into at right), all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 5, £750+
£200-250
6d. purple-brown with mainly good to large margins, unused without gum, fine. Behr Certificate (2002). S.G. 6, £2750. Photo
£450-550
6d. purple-brown with small to large margins on three sides showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, touched at foot, unused without gum, good colour, tiny corner crease at top left and small light tone mark on reverse at top, nevertheless of good colour and appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1938). S.G. 6, £2750. Photo
£400-500
6d. purple-brown to brown shades, a strip of three (left stamp just into at foot), pair and singles (5), mostly with margins all round, one (faults) in a brown shade cancelled “124” of Aden, the others with oval of bars, generally fine. S.G. 6/6a
£250-300
1053
1054
1055
刂
刂
ᔛ
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1029
1036
1009
1037
1041
1035
1045
1039
1038
Ex 1044
1040
1048
1050 11
1046
1051
1047
1053
1054
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6d. purple-brown (just into at right on small piece with 6d. purple-brown on blued paper and 1/- slate-violet, all cancelled by oval of bars, the 1/- with light crease/bend otherwise fine. A scarce combination of values. S.G. 1, 6, 10. Photo
£250-300
1057 1057
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6d. brown with margins all round, unused without gum, good colour, fine. An extremely rare stamp with fewer unused examples known than the 4d. dull rose. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 6a, £10,000. Photo
£4,000-5,000
PROVENANCE:
Duveen Frederic Harris, February 1951 Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1058
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6d. brown with small to large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at upper right, neatly cancelled, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. 6a, £550. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, February 2009 1059
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1060 ័
6d. brown with close to large margins, mainly lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 6a, £550. Photo
£180-220
6d. deep brown, two examples, one just touched at top, the other with margins all round, cancelled by oval of bars on piece showing red “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red dated 11 June 1860, fine. S.G. 6b, £2000. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 1061
1062
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1063 ័
1064
1065
1066
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ᔛ
ᔛ
1067 ័
6d. deep brown with good to large margins, neatly cancelled, fine. A choice example of this rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1962). S.G. 6b, £1000. Photo
£400-500
6d. deep brown with close to large margins, clearly cancelled, tiny thin towards foot otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. 6b, £1000. Photo
£200-250
6d. light brown with large margins mainly all round, just into at top and at upper right, on fragment with 2d. blue (2, faults), all very lightly cancelled. A rare shade. S.G. 6c, £1500. Photo
£250-300
8d. brown with mostly good to large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and at right, clearly cancelled. A fine example. S.G. 7, £1500. Photo
£400-500
8d. brown with mainly good to large margins, outer frameline touched at right, neatly cancelled, good colour, fine. S.G. 7, £1500. Photo
£350-450
8d. brown with good to large margins, cancelled by manuscript “Paid” and part oval of bars, fine. S.G. 7, £1500. Photo
£300-400
9d. purple-brown with close to large margins, tied by oval of bars on piece showing red “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s., fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 WWW.SPINK.COM
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1060
1056
1058
1063
1070
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1059
1064
1071
1068
1067
1072
1065
1073
1077
1078 13
1061
1066
1074
1081
1062
1069
1075
1082
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9d. purple-brown with good to large margins on three sides, outer frameline cut-into at top, tied by light oval of bars on piece showing red “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. dated 1 May 1860, fine. S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£250-300
1069
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9d. purple-brown with clear to large margins, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£250-300
1070
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9d. purple-brown with small to large margins on three sides showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, outer frameline touched at right, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£250-300
9d. purple-brown with good to large margins, clearly cancelled, tiny thin spot in margin at foot otherwise fine and of good colour. R.P.S. Certificate (1957). S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£200-250
9d. purple-brown with small to good margins showing outer frameline of adjoining stamp at left, a little heavily cancelled, fine. S.G. 8, £900. Photo
£200-250
10d. dull vermilion horizontal pair with large margin at top, close at foot and cut-into at sides, unused with part original gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 9, £1800. Photo
£300-400
1071
1072
1073
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ᔛ
刂
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 1074
1075
1076
刂
刂
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10d. dull vermilion with close to large margins showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and right, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 9, £900. Photo
£200-250
10d. dull vermilion with close to large margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 9, £900. Photo
£200-250
10d. dull vermilion horizontal pair, cut-into at right, good margins on the other sides, and a single with close to large margins and showing re-entry, both clearly cancelled, fine. S.G. 9, £975. Photo for pair
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Sir Ernest de Silva, January 1959 (pair) 1077
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1/- slate-violet with large margins on three sides, just into at top, unused with small part original gum, a trifle creased and small thinning, otherwise fine. Rare in unused condition. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. 10, £5500. Photo
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 1078
1079
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ᔛ
1080 ័
1/- slate-violet strip of three with good to large margins virtually all round, touched at top right, lightly cancelled, small natural paper crease, fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 10, £600+. Photo
£300-400
1/- slate-violet, a horizontal pair and two singles, all with four margins, also another single with large margins on two sides, touched or just into on others, on fragment with blued paper 6d. and 1d., fine used. S.G. 10, £1000+. Photo for piece
£300-400
1/- slate-violet with small to large margins, on piece with blued paper 6d., 1d. and 2d., all lightly cancelled by oval of bars and showing red London Paid c.d.s. (26.6.60), fine and most attractive. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 1081
1082
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1/9d. green with good to large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 11, £800. Photo
£300-400
1/9d. green with good to large margins, fine used. S.G. 11, £800. Photo
£200-250
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1084
1085
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刂
刂
1/9d. green with clear to large margins, a little heavily cancelled, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1985). S.G. 11, £800. Photo
£150-180
1/9d. yellow-green with mainly good to large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, just into at foot, unused without gum, tiny thin at top otherwise fine. A rare shade. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). S.G. 11a, £5500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
2/- dull blue with small to large margins, unused without gum, fine. A rare stamp. S.G. 12, £6500. Photo
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 Sir Ernest de Silva, January 1959 1086
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2/- dull blue with margins on three sides, slightly cut-into at foot, unused without gum, natural paper flaw at right, fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). S.G. 12, £6500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1087 ័
2/- dull blue, touched or just into on three sides, with 1d. strip of three (cut-into) and 1/9d. (margins on two sides) on piece, all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. Most attractive. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Frederic Harris, November 1952 1088
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2/- dull blue with good to large margins, clearly cancelled, three small thins though of fine appearance. Rare. S.G. 12, £1300. Photo
£150-180
Covers Unpaid Mail 1089
*
1858 (8 Nov.) double rate entire letter to Bordeaux, marked “Voie Suez”, bearing 1d. blue (cut-into at right) paying the inland rate to ship, indistinctly cancelled, showing handstruck “8” (deleted) and manuscript “16” (decimes due) with, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” and “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” datestamps in red, Toulouse to Bordeaux T.P.O. (14.12) and arrival (14.12) datestamp; the entire with two central vertical folds. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Patrick Pearson, April 1983 1090
1091
*
*
1859 entire to Genoa, Italy marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. blue (touched at bottom left) paying the inland rate to ship, tied by light oval of bars and “VIA DI NIZZA” h.s., showing manuscript “10” (decimes due), Marseilles entry datestamp in red and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” and arrival datestamps in red. A very scarce destination. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1859 (29 Oct.) double rate envelope to France, marked “Voie de Suez”, bearing 1d. blue showing portions of adjoining stamps at top and right (cut-into at left) paying the inland rate to ship, neatly tied by oval of bars, showing handstruck “16” (decimes due) with, on reverse, part “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red and French transit and arrival datestamps; the envelope stained and with large through face panel at left. Photo
£250-300
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1859 (15 Aug.) front and part market circular (addressee’s name deleted and some inketching) to Bremen, marked “via Trieste”, bearing 2d. green (cut-into at top) tied by oval of bars, showing blue “1” (Silbergroschen) in oval alongside and, on reverse, red “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s.; some age stains, mainly at left. Very rare. Photo
£150-180
3d. rate to India 1093
*
1859 (13 Sept.) entire to Bombay, marked “p Tappal”, bearing 1d. blue (roughly separated at right) and 2d. green, both cancelled by oval of bars, rated “1” (anna) and showing, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red and arrival datestamp (30.9); the entire with some minor peripheral faults. A rare franking. Photo
£800-1,000
Note: Mail to India could be sent by Tappal (or Dawk), a system of relays of runners to the north of the island, then by catamaran to southern India. The rate was 3d. up to 1⁄ 2oz., 6d. to 1oz., then 6d. per additional 1oz. or part. 5d. rate to Aden 1094
*
1860 (7 Feb.) envelope to Steamer Point, Aden bearing 5d. chestnut tied by light oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-POINT” c.d.s. in red; the envelope with some wear and discolouration at left. Photo
£600-800
5d. rate to Australia 1095
*
1860 (30 Mar.) envelope to Melbourne, bearing 5d. chestnut clearly tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red. Photo
£600-800
5d. rate to China 1096
*
1861 (21 May) entire letter to Shanghai, marked “Via Singapore”, bearing 1d. blue strip of four (margins virtually all round) and a single (good to large margins) cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-LETTER” c.d.s. in red partly overstruck by Hong Kong transit d.s.; the entire with some creases. Photo
£1,200-1,500
5d. rate to India 1097
1098
1099
*
*
*
1857 (28 Nov.) double rate entire letter to Bombay, bearing 10d. dull vermilion (touched at top and a little faded) clearly tied by oval of bars, showing red crayon “8” and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” and arrival (6.12) datestamps. A rare stamp on cover and the earliest recorded use. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo
£1,000-1,200
1858 (11 Aug.) double rate entire letter to Bombay, marked “Per Steamer from Galle”, bearing 2d. green (touched or just into on two sides) clearly tied by oval of bars, showing manuscript “8d”, “StBg/As8” in circle and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” and arrival (21.8) datestamps. A very rare use of a single 2d. value. Photo
£500-600
1858 (25 Oct.) entire (faults) to Bombay, bearing 5d. chestnut (touched at foot) with large sheet margin at left showing complete “plug” circle, clearly cancelled by circle of bars and showing, on reverse, circular “BADULLA/POST-PAID” with manuscript date inserted and red arrival datestamp. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975 1100
*
1859 (26 Aug.) double rate entire (faults) to Bombay, bearing 5d. chestnut (2, one just into at top) cancelled by poor oval of bars, showing arrival Ship Letter d.s. alongside with, on reverse, circular “BADULLA/POST-PAID” with manuscript date inserted. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). Photo PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975 Photos appear on pages 7 and 19 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£250-300
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1105
1096
1097 1098
1102
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1101
1101
1102
1103
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*
*
1859 (7 Nov.) envelope to Calcutta, bearing 1d. blue on blued paper (just into at bottom left) paying the inland rate to ship, neatly cancelled by oval of bars, showing red crayon “1” and manuscript “4d” with, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-LETTER” in red and arrival datestamp (14.11). Very rare, only two other examples on cover recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (1995). Photo
£2,000-2,500
1859? entire to Calcutta bearing 1d. blue (touched at top) paying the inland rate to ship, tied by oval of bars, showing manuscript “1” in red and “4d” with, on reverse, unclear despatch and arrival datestamps. Photo
£150-180
1862 (15 May) entire letter to Bombay, bearing 5d. chestnut (cut-into at top) tied by oval of bars, showing red framed “Too Late for the/STEAMER of” and “KANDY/POST-PAID” c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, red “GALLE/POST-PAID” (16.5) and arrival datestamps. Rare. Photo
£700-900
5d. rate to Mauritius 1104
*
1858 (3 Apr.) envelope ex the “Pipon Bell” correspondence to Mauritius, marked “Via Aden”, bearing 5d. chestnut (touched at top right) cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-LETTER”, red “ADEN.STR POINT” and arrival datestamps. Photo
£800-1,000
5d. rate to Singapore 1105
*
186- (2 Mar.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 5d. chestnut tied by light oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-LETTER” c.d.s. in red; the envelope with slight surface damage at left. Photo
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£400-500
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1100 1099
1104
1103
1107
1106
1109 1108
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1107
*
*
1859 (8 Jan.) entire to Whitehaven, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 6d. purplebrown (touched in places) tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” c.d.s. in red and arrival datestamp (12.2); the entire with some light creases. Photo
£200-250
1859 (17 July) envelope to Southampton, bearing 1d. blue and 5d. chestnut (both touched or just into on one side), both cancelled by oval of bars, showing framed “Too Late for the/STEAMER of” in red and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” c.d.s. in red partly overstruck by arrival datestamp (21.3); the envelope a little soiled and with flap missing. Photo
£1,000-1,200
Note: This letter missed P&O “Perkin” which left Galle on 17th February, so was sent to Suez on the 28th by the “Oneida”, this being the last voyage by an European and Australian Line steamer. 1108
*
1859 (Aug.) double rate envelope to Brighton, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 6d. purple-brown pair (margins mainly all round) neatly cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red; the envelope with flap largely missing. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1109
1110
1111
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*
*
1859 (Dec.) small envelope to Perth, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 6d. purplebrown (touched at foot) tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, poor “KANDY/POSTPAID” in red, “KANDY/STEAMER-LETTER” and arrival (22.1) datestamps; the envelope with central fold. Photo
£200-250
1860 (8 June) envelope ex the “Green” correspondence from Colombo to London, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 6d. deep brown (cut-into) at top clearly tied by oval of bars, showing red Paid arrival c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST PAID” c.d.s. in red. Very rare, only two other covers with this shade recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (2009). Photo
£1,000-1,200
1860 (July) double rate envelope ex the “Green” correspondence from Colombo to London, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 1/- slate-violet (margins all round) cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” and arrival (17.8) datestamps in red. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). Photo
£800-1,000
Photos also appear on page 19
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1111
1110
1112
1114
1115
1116
Ex 1122
1117
21
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9d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1112
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1858 (15 Apr.) envelope to Yorkshire, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep turquoise-blue, 2d. green and 6d. purple-brown (all touched or cut-into on one side) neatly cancelled by oval of bars, showing red London Paid transit c.d.s. (15.5) below and, on reverse, “COLOMBO/STEAMER-LETTER” and arrival (16.5) datestamps. A neat and attractive franking. R.P.S. Certificate (2007). Photo
£600-800
1113 1113
1114
1115
*
*
*
1860 (Mar.) envelope to Bromley, marked “Overland via Marseille”, bearing 1d. blue (mainly clear margins) and 8d. brown (just clear to large margins), both neatly tied by light oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “KANDY/POST-PAID” in red, “KANDY/STEAMERLETTER” and arrival datestamps; the left half of face panel crossed by recipient’s notation. R.P.S. Certificate (2010) states “stamps lifted and reaffixed. 1d slightly defective” Photo
£2,000-2,500
1860 (May) envelope ex the “Green” correspondence from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. blue, 2d. green and 6d. purple-brown (all touched or just into in places) tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, light “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. in red. B.P.A. Certificate (1986). Photo
£400-500
1860 (26 June) envelope to Sidmouth, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. blue (3, one touched at upper left) and 6d. purple brown, all cancelled by light oval of bars, showing “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s. at lower left with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope with vertical tear at left. R.P.S. Certificate (2011) states “6d. has been lifted and replaced - now over 1d. - originally below 1d.”. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975
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1861 (Feb.) envelope to St. Albans, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 9d. purple-brown (outer frameline touched at top) cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, “GALLE/STEAMER-LETTER” in red and arrival (17.3) datestamps. R.P.S. Certificate (1994). Photo
£1,500-1,800
11d. rate to Cape of Good Hope 1117
*
1858 (15 Mar.) envelope to Cape Town, bearing 1d. blue and 2d. green (both touched in one place) cancelled by oval of bars, showing manuscript “8”, Crowned “MAURITIUS/GPO” d.s. (7.4) and, on reverse, “GALLE/POST-PAID” despatch d.s. with Port Elizabeth and arrival (8.5) datestamps in red; the envelope with some peripheral creases and small repair at centre top. A rare franking to an unusual destination. Photo
£500-600
Note: The Lindsay Line Contract Packet service had ceased and no packets went direct to S.E. African seaboard - mail went by whatever vessels, mercantile or private, were available. The Ship Letter rate of 3d. per 1⁄ 2oz. has been paid, but as this did not secure full prepayment to destination, additional charges were due on delivery, hence manuscript 8d in black making correct rate of 11d.
1118
1/2d. registered rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1118
*
1859 (28 Dec.) double rate entire (215x92mm.) to Edinburgh, marked “Registered”, bearing 1/- slate-violet pair (good to large margins) and blued paper 6d. purple-brown (cut-into), all clearly cancelled by oval of bars, showing oval Registered London transit d.s. (28.1) in red and, on reverse, “KANDY/POST-PAID” in red, “KANDY/STEAMER-LETTER” and arrival (29.1) datestamps; the entire with some creases/folds though a most attractive franking. Very rare, the earlier of the two known examples of imperforate stamps on registered mail. R.P.S. Certificate (2011). Photo
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£2,500-3,000
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1857 (OCT.) - 64 NO WATERMARK, GLAZED PAPER, HALF PENNY Imperforate, Blued Paper 1119
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Reddish lilac, close to mainly large margins, unused without gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 16, £4250. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
“1080”, March 1949 1120
ᔛ
Reddish lilac horizontal pair with large margins, both cancelled by oval of bars, left stamp with some blue marks on reverse and the right stamp with slight crease, none of which affects fine appearance. R.P.S. Certificate (1971). S.G. 16, £1300. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Sir Ernest de Silva, January 1959 1121
1122
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Reddish lilac with good to large margins, cancelled by part oval of bars, fine. Behr Certificate (2002). S.G. 16, £650. Photo
£180-220
1859 (28 Feb.) restored entire to Galle bearing reddish lilac (2), both cancelled by manuscript ink strokes and showing red “GALLE/POST-PAID” datestamp alongside, and 1862 (27 May) envelope from Pusilawa to Ireland bearing, on reverse, reddish lilac block of twelve (6x2; the lower right stamp and part of the the two adjacent stamps torn away through opening), all cancelled by light oval of bars and tied by circular “PUSILAWA/POST” with manuscript date and “Paid” inserted, and “H&K/PACT” transit datestamp. R.P.S. Certificate (2001) for former. Photo for latter
£1,500-1,800
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, October 2010
Imperforate, White Paper 1123
1124
1125
刂
刂+ អ
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Dull mauve horizontal pair with large margin at right (horizontal creases along base) and singles (2, one with small thins), all with part original gum. S.G. 17, £760
£120-150
Light pinkish lilac block of four with large sheet margin at right, unused with large part original gum, upper left stamp with small thin otherwise fine. S.G. 17, £760
£200-250
Light pinkish lilac horizontal pair with good to large margins, cancelled to order; light horizontal and small corner crease, neither of which significantly affects appearance. S.G. 17, £500
£100-120
Perf. 12½, White Paper 1126
Dull mauve, two examples unused with part original gum (one with light horizontal crease), and a used example cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 18, £630
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£120-150
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1128
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1129
1d. dull to deep blue intermediate perf. (2, both without gum) and clean-cut perf. (3, one regummed and one without gum), all unused, good to fine. S.G. 19a, £1000
£200-250
1d. dull to deep blue, intermediate perf., a strip of four and pair on piece and singles (2, one on 1863 envelope from Nuwera-Ella to Happotele, and clean-cut perf. (5, one from the worn plate in a light blue shade), all used, mostly fine. S.G. 19/19a, £454+
£120-150
2d. green (shades), clean-cut perf. unused (2, one regummed and with small thin) and used (2), intermediate perf. unused (2, both without gum) and used pairs (2, one additional with firm’s blue handstamp) and a single cancelled “124” of Aden, fine. S.G. 20, £1296
£200-250
1130 1130
1131
ᔛ C
刂
2d. yellowish green, clean-cut perforation, neatly handstamped with two part strikes of the “CANCELLED” obliterator in 1861, a few perfs. slightly clipped at foot otherwise fine. This stamp is position 2 in the horizontal block of six. Extremely rare, only one other example is recorded which is in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen. S.G. 20b, £12,000. Photo.
£4,000-5,000
4d. dull rose, intermediate perf., unused with traces of original? gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 21, £2250. Photo
£400-500 £250-300
1132
刂
4d. dull rose, intermediate perf., unused, regummed, fine. S.G. 21, £2250. Photo
1133
ᔛ
4d. dull rose, intermediate perf., good colour, fine used. S.G. 21, £325. Photo
1134
1135
1136
1137
刂
刂
ᔛ
£80-100
5d. chestnut, clean-cut perforation, unused with part original gum (3) and used pairs (2, one on piece with 2d.) and a single with “A85” mailboat cancel, fine. S.G. 22, £402
£100-120
6d. brown, intermediate perf., unused without gum, perfs. trimmed at top otherwise fine. S.G. 23, £3000. Photo
£300-400
6d. brown, intermediate perf., unused without gum, tiny thin at top otherwise fine. S.G. 23, £3000. Photo
£250-300
6d. brown and 6d. bistre-brown, intermediate perf., the latter very lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 23, 23a, £455
£100-120
1138
刂
8d. brown, clean-cut perforations, unused, regummed, fine. S.G. 24, £2500. Photo
£300-400
1139
刂
8d. brown, intermediate perf., showing double perforations at top, unused with part original gum, perfs. virtually cut off at left, otherwise fine. S.G. 24, £2500. Photo
£150-180
1140
ᔛ
8d. brown, intermediate perf., fine used. S.G. 24, £500. Photo
£120-150
1141
ᔛ
8d. brown, intermediate perf., fine used. S.G. 24, £500. Photo
£120-150
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1142 1142
刂
1143 ័ 1144
1145
1146
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
9d. purple-brown, intermediate perf., unused without gum, fine. Extremely rare, only about nine examples recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (1950). S.G. 25, £15,000. Photo
£5,000-6,000
9d. purple-brown, intermediate perf., fine used on piece showing red London Paid c.d.s. (16.10.61) alongside. S.G. 25, £250. Photo
£80-100
9d. purple-brown, intermediate perf. (2) and clean-cut perf. (2, one slightly toned), all used, good to fine. S.G. 25, £1000
£200-250
1/- slate-violet, clean-cut and intermediate perfs., block of six unused without gum, block of four with small part original gum (some tone spots on reverse), a pair with part original gum and singles (4, one with small part original gum, the others basically without gum), good to fine. S.G. 26, £2240
£300-400
1/- slate-violet, intermediate perf., pairs (2) and singles (2), one single cancelled “124” of Aden, the rest with oval of bars, also rough perf. block of six (lightly stained, no larger used multiple known; ex Burrus) and a strip of four, all cancelled by oval of bars. Condition mainly good to fine. S.G. 26, 35
£80-100
1147 1147
1148
ᔛ C
刂
1/- slate-violet, clean-cut perforation, neatly handstamped with part strike of the “CANCELLED” obliterator in 1861, perfs. cut off at foot otherwise fine. This stamp is position 3 in the horizontal block of six. Extremely rare, only one other example is recorded which is in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen. S.G. 26, £11,000. Photo
£3,500-4,500
2/- dull blue, clean-cut perf., unused without gum, centred to right, good colour, fine. Very rare. S.G. 27, £4500. Photo
£800-1,000
1149
ᔛ
2/- dull blue, clean-cut perf., lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 27, £850. Photo
£250-300
1150
ᔛ
2/- dull blue, clean-cut perf., lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 27, £850. Photo
£250-300
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Ex 1079
1080
1084
1088
1085
1086
1119
1120
1121
1087
1138
1139
1133
1140
1141
1148
1131
1135
1149
1155 1143 27
1132
1136
1150
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Rough perf. 14 to 15½ 1151
1152
1153
刂
刂
1154
1155
ᔛ
1d. dull to deep blue, a marginal strip of five without gum (toned on reverse), a marginal block of four with part original gum (the upper pair with natural wrinkles) and singles (4, one regummed, the others without gum), all unused, and a horizontal strip of five, a pair on 1863 double rate envelope from Kandy to Colombo and singles on blued paper (2), all used; condition generally fine. S.G. 26, 26a, £2200+
£300-400
1d. dull blue on blued paper, unused without gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1958). S.G. 28a, £800. Photo
£120-150
1d. dull blue on blued paper, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 28a, £800. Photo
£120-150
2d. green (shades) unused without gum, and seven singles used, mostly fine. S.G. 29, £1070
£200-250
2d. green horizontal strip of four, each cancelled by oval of bars, fine. A rare multiple, only one larger known. S.G. 29, £340+. Photo
£150-180
1156
刂
4d. rose-red, unused with part original gum, centred to left, fine. S.G. 30, £600. Photo
£150-180
1157
刂
4d. rose-red and 4d. deep rose-red, both unused without gum, fine. S.G. 30, 30a, £1300. Photo
£200-250
4d. rose-red (2, one with small thin) and 4d. deep rose-red (2, one on piece with 6d. showing red Colombo Paid c.d.s. for 17 May 1865 alongside), fine. S.G. 30, 30a, £580
£150-180
4d. deep rose-red, unused with part original gum, the back of the odd perf. with light tone otherwise fine. S.G. 30a, £700. Photo
£150-180
6d. deep brown, three examples, one on piece showing red “COLOMBO/POST-PAID” c.d.s., and 6d. olive-bistre, all used, fine. S.G. 31, 31b, £510
£120-150
1158
1159
1160
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
1161
刂
6d. olive-bistre, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 31b, £1200. Photo
£300-400
1162
刂
8d. brown, unused with part original gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 32, £1700. Photo
£400-500
1163
ᔛ
8d. brown, a narrow example, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 32, £650. Photo
£150-180
1164
刂
8d. yellow-brown, unused without gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 32a, £1600. Photo
£300-400
1165
刂
8d. yellow-brown, two unused examples, one regummed and with small mark on face, the other without gum and perfs. cut off at right. S.G. 32a, £3200
£350-450
9d. deep brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 33, £600. Photo
£400-500
9d. deep brown horizontal strip of three, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 33, £450. Photo
£150-180
9d. deep brown unused with small part original gum, and 9d. olive-sepia unused without gum, fine. S.G. 33, 33b, £1000. Photo for latter
£200-250
9d. deep brown, 9d. light brown pair on small piece with no watermark 6d., and 9d. olivesepia (2, shades), all used, fine. S.G. 33, 33a, 33b; £465
£120-150
1166
1167
1168
1169
刂+ អ
刂
刂
ᔛ
1170
刂
9d. olive-sepia, unused with some gum (disturbed), fine. S.G. 33b, £850. Photo
£150-180
1171
刂
9d. olive-sepia, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 33b, £850. Photo
£150-180
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1153
1163
1156
1164
Ex 1157
1167
1159
Ex 1168
1161
1170
1173
1201
1166
1178
1202
1179
1203
1182
1204
1175
1183
1205
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1171
1174
1176
1198
1206
1162
1177
1200
1209
1210
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10d. dull vermilion, unused without gum (2), strip of three (ex Agabeg) and a pair used; fine. S.G. 34
£200-250
1173
刂
10d. dull vermilion, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 34, £300. Photo
1174
刂
1/9d. light green horizontal pair, prepared for use but not issued, unused with large part original gum, the left stamp with light vertical gum crease not affecting appearance, otherwise fine. S.G. 36, £1500. Photo
£300-400
1/9d. light green, prepared for use but not issued, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 36, £750. Photo
£200-250
1175
刂
£80-100
1176
刂
2/- dull blue, unused without gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1949). S.G. 37, £750. Photo
£150-180
1177
刂
2/- dull blue, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 37, £750. Photo
£150-180
1178
刂
2/- dull blue, unused with part original? gum, fine. S.G. 33, £750. Photo
£150-180
1179
刂
2/- deep dull blue, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 37a, £1100. Photo
£200-250
1180
ᔛ
2/- deep dull blue horizontal pair and singles (2), all used, fine. S.G. 37a, £800
£250-300
Perf. 12½ by De La Rue 1181 1182 1183
刂
刂
10d. dull vermilion unused with small part original gum, horizontal strip of four (largest known multiple with one other), pair and single on piece used, fine. S.G. 38
£250-300
10d. dull vermilion, unused with large part original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1950). S.G. 38, £325. Photo
£80-100
10d. dull vermilion, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 38, £325. Photo
£80-100
Covers 1d. Soldier’s Concessionary rate 1184
*
1863 (Aug.) soldier’s envelope to London and re-addressed locally, headed “From 529 Lance Corporal Thomas Smith 50th Regt”, countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing rough perf. 1d. blue tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, red “COLOMBO/PAID” and arrival datestamps; the envelope a little soiled, lightly stained and with central vertical fold. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1997) states “stamp lifted and replaced”. Photo
£500-700
5d. rate to India 1185
*
1864 Oct.) envelope to Madras, bearing clean-cut 5d. chestnut clearly tied by oval of bars, showing arrival datestamp alongside with smudged despatch d.s. on reverse. Photo
£150-180
6d. rate to United Kingdom via Southampton 1186
1187
*
*
1862 (17 Nov.) envelope from Galle to Kent, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 6d. brown clearly tied by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/POST-PAID” c.d.s., framed “Saved from the wreck of/the Colombo”, red London Paid d.s. with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope in a distressed state as to be expected from salvaged mail. Extremely rare, only this and a 6d. stationery envelope are believed to be be the only known examples of Ceylon mail from this wreck. Photo
£500-600
1863 (8 July) envelope ex the “Dawson” correspondence from Colombo to Scotland, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing rough perf. 6d. olive-bistre tied by oval of bars, showing red London Paid transit d.s. (11.8) with, on reverse, despatch and arrival datestamps; the envelope with some faults
£100-120
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1185
1188 1186
1190 1189
1192
1191
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9d. rate to Holland via France 1188
*
1862 (30 Jan.) entire from Colombo to Amsterdam, marked “Via France”, bearing rough perf. 9d. light brown cancelled by oval of bars, showing red Marseilles entry c.d.s. alongside, rated “1/-” and, on reverse, red despatch and arrival datestamps. The only “Pence” cover known to Holland. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Rev. Cornwall-Brooks, March 1979 9d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1189
1190
*
*
1862 (Feb.) entire letter from Galle to Scotland, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing intermediate perf. 9d. purple-brown tied by oval of bars, showing poor despatch c.d.s. below with arrival datestamp (16.3) on reverse; small fault to face panel at lower left. Photo
£300-400
1862 (July) envelope from Colombo to Axminster, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing rough perf. 9d. deep brown heavily cancelled by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (16.8) datestamps; the envelope with some creases. Photo
£200-250
10d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1191
*
1864 (30 Jan.) entire letter from Colombo to Glasgow, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing rough perf. 9d. light brown (tiny tear at top) with perf. 121⁄ 2 1d. blue, both tied by firm’s oval h.s. in blue and cancelled by oval of bars, showing red despatch c.d.s. with arrival datestamp (27.2) on reverse. A scarce shade on cover. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Serendib, February 2002 1192
1193
1194
1195
*
*
*
*
1864 (Apr.) envelope to London, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing rough perf. 8d. yellow-brown with imperf. 2d. green (cut-into at left) which is affixed over top edge of envelope, both cancelled by oval of bars, showing red arrival c.d.s. in opposite corner with despatch datestamp on reverse. A rare franking. R.P.S. Certificate (1993). Photo
£1,500-1,800
1864 (Aug.) entire from Colombo to London, marked “per French Steamer”, bearing clean-cut 5d. chestnut pair crossed by manuscript “Stamped” and sharing oval of bars cancellation, showing despatch and arrival datestamps alongside; the entire with horizontal filing crease and a some minor peripheral wear. Photo
£300-400
1865 June) mourning envelope from Kandy to Ireland, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing clean-cut 5d. chestnut pair sharing oval of bars cancellation, tied by red London Paid transit c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival datestamps. Photo
£350-450
1866 (30 Nov.) envelope from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 10d. dull vermilion, showing despatch c.d.s. alongside, private “STAMPED” h.s. with arrival d.s. (27.12) on reverse. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969 1/5d rate to West Indies via Southampton 1196
*
1865 (30 Sept.) envelope (truncated at left) from Colombo to Barbados, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 10d. dull vermilion and CC 2d. grey-green, both cancelled by oval of bars, showing red crayon “1” and “1/4”, red London Paid transit c.d.s. (4.11) and, on reverse, despatch c.d.s. A rare franking and destination. Photo
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£1,200-1,500
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1196 1195
1208
1207
1219 1282
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1198
ᔛ S
1199 ័
1d. blue unused (3, one with part gum and one with major re-entry) and used strips of five and three and singles (2, one cancelled by red Colombo c.d.s.), 5d. lake-brown unused and used (2), 6d. brown unused with small part original gum and used (4, one with “AU” of papermaker’s watermark and one on piece with Perkins Bacon 1d. and 5d.), 6d. deep brown unused, 9d. brown used (4), 1/- slate-purple unused (perfs. cut off at foot) and perf. 111⁄ 2 , 12 1d. blue used pair and singles (2); condition generally fine. S.G. 39-44, £6300+
£600-800
1d. dull blue showing part of papermaker’s watermark, with diagonal manuscript “Specimen”, small part original gum, fine. S.G. 39. Photo
£150-180
5d. lake-brown pair lightly cancelled by oval of bars on piece (adhesive tape stains at upper left) to Calcutta, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1959). S.G. 40, £300
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1200
ᔛ
5d. lake-brown horizontal pair, the right stamp showing re-entry in neck, fine used. S.G.40, £300+. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Dale Lichtenstein, February 1969 Patrick Pearson, April 1983 1201
刂+ អ
6d. brown block of four with part original gum, fine. S.G. 41, £800+. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 1202
刂
9d. brown, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 42, £1300. Photo
£300-400
1203
刂
9d. brown, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 42, £1300. Photo
£300-400
1204
刂
1/- slate-purple, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 43, £1800. Photo
£400-500
Perf. 11½, 12 1205
刂
1d. dull blue, unused without gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 44, £1800. Photo
£500-600
1206
刂
1d. dull blue, unused without gum, some short or trimmed perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 44, £1800. Photo
£250-300
Covers 1207
*
1864 (2 Mar.) entire letter to Mauritius, marked “Via Aden”, bearing perf. 13 1d. dull blue tied by oval of bars, showing “GALLE/UNPAID” c.d.s. “6d/TO PAY” h.s. in blue with arrival c.d.s. (29.3) on reverse. A fine and rare franking. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975 1208
*
1864 small envelope from Badulla to London, marked “Per Overland Mail via Southampton”, bearing perf. 13 1d. dull blue and clean-cut perf. 5d. chestnut, both cancelled by oval of bars and showing red despatch and arrival datestamps on face. A neat and attractive franking. Photo PROVENANCE:
M. Burrus, April 1963
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£400-500
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ᔛ S
1
1d. deep blue, perf. 12 ⁄ 2 , handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5), no gum; straight-edges at top and right, and perfs. clipped at left. Rare. S.G. 49. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 Dr. Conrad Latto, November 1996 1210
ᔛ S
1211
ᔛ S
2d. grey-green, imperforate, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5), unused, large margins on three sides, cut-into at foot, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1990). S.G. 50a. Photo
£600-800
1
4d. rose, perf. 12 ⁄ 2 , handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5), unused, straight-edge at top and at foot. Rare. S.G. 52b. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 Dr. Conrad Latto, November 1996 1212
ᔛ S
5d. red-brown, perf. 121⁄ 2 , handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5), unused, a few short of pulled perfs. otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 52. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 Dr. Conrad Latto, May 1996 1213
ᔛ C
5d. red-brown, perf. 121⁄ 2 , handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D7), part original gum; perfs. clipped in places and lightly creased at top right corner. Rare. S.G. 53. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Conrad Latto, November 1996 1214
ᔛ C
6d. sepia, perf. 121⁄ 2 , handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D7), no gum; perfs. clipped or trimmed. Rare. S.G. 55. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Conrad Latto, November 1996 1215 1216
ᔛ C
S ᔛ
9d. sepia, imperforate, handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D7), some original gum, fine. Rare. Brandon Certificate (2005). S.G. 57var. Photo
£600-800
2/- steel-blue, perf. 121⁄ 2 , handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D5) in blue, no gum; thinned and perfs. clipped in places. Rare. S.G. 59. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 Dr. Conrad Latto, November 1996
Perf. 11½, 12 1217
刂
1d. deep blue, unused without gum, centred to left, a trifle soiled otherwise fine. Very rare, only a handful of examples recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (2013). S.G. 45, £3500. Photo
1218
ᔛ
1d. deep blue, lightly cancelled, centred to right, fine. S.G. 45, £325. Photo
1219
*
1864 (16 May) blue envelope from Galle to London, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue (straight-edge at foot and some perf. faults at top) with rough perf. 9d. light brown, both cancelled by light oval of bars and showing red despatch and arrival datestamps alongside; the envelope with some slight peripheral wear and soiling. Rare, five covers known bearing the 1d. R.P.S. Certificate (2002) states “9d. has been lifted and reaffixed slightly out of position”. Photo PROVENANCE:
Serendib, February 2002
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£1,000-1,200 £80-100
£600-800
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Perf. 13
1220 1220 1221 1222 1223
刂
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
1222
6d. sepia with watermark reversed, unused without gum, fine. Very rare, only a few recorded S.G. 46x, unpriced. Photo
£1,200-1,500
6d. sepia, two examples in slightly differing shades, one with watermark reversed and showing “blind” perfs. at right, fine used. S.G. 46, 46a, £550
£150-180
9d. sepia, unused without gum, fine. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1943). S.G. 47, £6500. Photo
£1,500-1,800
9d. sepia, lightly cancelled, pulled perf. at right otherwise fine. Scarce. S.G. 47, £1000. Photo
£150-180
Perf. 12½ 1224 1225
刂
ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d., five unused examples in a range of shades, all with part original gum, one with a short perf. at top and another with some perf. faults, otherwise fine. S.G. 48 group
£100-120
1 ⁄ 2 d. dull mauve horizontal pairs (3) cancelled “10” (Negombo), “51” (Teldeniya) and “54” (Jaffna Kachcheri), fine. S.G. 48, £300
£80-100
1226
刂អ B
⁄ 2 d. mauve block of nine, fresh and fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 48c, £495
1227
刂
1
1228
1229 1230
1231
刂+ អ
ᔛអ B
ᔛ
1232
1
⁄ 2 d. mauve imperforate horizontal pair, large margins, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 48c var. Photo
£120-150
1d. deep blue unused (5, one with watermark reversed and one without gum), and used blocks of four (2, one with watermark reversed - a little stained), strips of three (2, one with part papermaker’s watermark and the other from the foot of the sheet), a pair with red Kandy c.d.s. and a single with watermark inverted; mostly fine. S.G. 49, £1220+
£300-400
1d. deep blue block of four with watermark reversed, fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 49x, £1000. Photo
£400-500
1d. deep blue block of ten (5x2), all cancelled by oval of bars, a few split perfs., the upper row with some tears and the bottom right stamp with small piece missing at top right, nevertheless a most impressive block. A rare multiple being the second largest recorded. S.G. 49. Photo PROVENANCE: Baron de Worms, June 1938
£120-150
1d. deep blue horizontal pair cancelled “124” of Aden, fine. S.G. 49. Photo
£100-120
2d. grey-green mint block of four with large part original gum (two lightly toned perfs. at bottom right) and singles (4, three without gum), and used strip of four, pairs (4, one on small piece with 6d.) and singles (6, one with watermark inverted, one with watermark inverted and reversed, one with oval of bars in red and one cancelled in Chandernagore in French India); condition generally fine. S.G. 50, £1365+
£450-550
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1212
1218
1213
1223
1216
1237
Ex 1245
1251
1246
1217
1231
1234
1230
1236
1250
1215
1227
1229
Ex 1244
1214
1238
1247
1253 37
1243
1239
1240
1248
1241
1249
1259
1260
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1235
2d. bottle-green, cancelled by oval of bars, fine. Extremely rare, only two used pairs and six singles recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (1934). S.G. 50c, £4000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
George H. Boucher, June 1953 1234
1235
ᔛ
刂
2d. bottle-green, a badly damaged example of this very rare shade, lightly cancelled. A good reference example. Only two used pairs and six singles recorded. S.G. 50c, £4000. Photo
£150-180
2d. yellowish green, unused without gum, good colour; some perforation irregularities as usual and small repair at lower right corner. Extremely rare, only four unused examples are recorded, one is in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen, the other two were in Joseph Hackmey’s collection. R.P.S. Certificate (1991). S.G. 50d, £9000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 1236
1237
1238
1239
1240
1241
1242
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ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
2d. yellowish green horizontal pair, both cancelled by oval of bars, the usual perforation irregularities, fine used. Very rare, only one other pair recorded. S.G. 50d, £800. Photo
£400-500
2d. yellowish green, lightly cancelled, the usual perforation irregularities resulting in lower left corner being slightly blunt, otherwise fine. S.G. 50d, £400. Photo
£120-150
2d. yellowish green, lightly cancelled, the usual perforation irregularities resulting in lower left corner being slightly blunt, otherwise fine. S.G. 50d, £400. Photo
£120-150
2d. yellowish green, a “narrow” example, lightly cancelled, the usual perforation irregularities, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1994). S.G. 50d, £400. Photo
£120-150
2d. yellowish green, lightly cancelled, the usual perforation irregularities and a fraction soiled otherwise fine. S.G. 50d, £400. Photo
£100-120
2d. yellowish green with watermark reversed, lightly cancelled, the usual perforation irregularities otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 50dx, £1100. Photo
£300-400
2d. emerald pair and singles (3), all unused, one single without gum, the others with part or large part original gum, fine. S.G. 50e, £950
£250-300
1243
刂+ អ
2d. emerald block of four, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 50e, £760. Photo
£300-400
1244
ᔛ
2d. emerald, two used examples, one with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 50e, 50ew, £585. Photo
£150-180
2d. ochre, two unused examples in slightly differing shades with small part original gum, both with perforation irregularities resulting in one having a slightly blunt corner. S.G. 51, £650. Photo
£120-150
1245
刂
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2d. ochre, lightly cancelled, very fine. S.G. 51, £275. Photo
1247
刂
2d. ochre from the foot of the sheet with marginal watermark inverted, unused with small part original gum, a few shortish perfs. at top otherwise fine. S.G. 51w, £950. Photo
£200-250
2d. ochre, an imperforate example from the foot of the sheet with marginal watermark inverted, small part original gum, fine. S.G. 51w var. Photo
£300-400
2d. ochre horizontal pair with marginal watermark inverted, both cancelled by oval of bars, pressed horizontal crease. S.G. 51w, £1600. Photo
£250-300
2d. ochre with watermark inverted, cancelled by barred oval “C6” and with part blue firm’s handstamp, a few short perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 51w, £800. Photo
£200-250
4d. rose-carmine, unused with part original gum, a few short perfs. at top otherwise fine. S.G. 52, £900. Photo
£150-180
4d. rose-carmine (3), one unused with small part original gum and two unused without gum, one with “E” of papermaker’s watermark and both with some short perfs. S.G. 52, £2700
£350-450
4d. rose-carmine (2) on fragment with 2d. grey-green pair, all crossed by manuscript “Stamped” in red ink and cancelled by light oval of bars, fine. S.G. 52, £550+. Photo
£150-180
4d. rose-carmine, three used examples, two cancelled by oval of bars (one with straightedge at top), the third cancelled “C6” in oval of bars, fine. S.G. 52, £825
£200-250
5d. red-brown block of four, unused with part to large part original gum, fine. A very rare multiple. S.G. 53, £1300. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1248
1249
1250
1251
1252
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
刂
1253 ័ 1254
1255
ᔛ
刂+ អ
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Frederic Harris, February 1951 1256
刂
5d. red-brown horizontal strip of four, unused with part to large part original gum, one with minute thin spot and some perf. faults in places otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 53, £1300. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 1257
1258
ᔛ
5d. red-brown used on small piece with 1d., and an unused example (blunt top left corner and small thin) unused with part original gum and three used singles with watermark reversed, fine. S.G. 53, 53x, £800
£150-180
5d. red-brown horizontal strip of four with watermark reversed, all cancelled by oval of bars, fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 53x, £320
£100-120
1259
ᔛ
5d. grey-olive, lightly cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 54, £425. Photo
£120-150
1260
ᔛ
5d. grey-olive, neatly cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 54, £425. Photo
£120-150
1261
ᔛ
5d. grey-olive, two used examples, one with some short perfs. at left, the other with watermark reversed and straight-edge at top, both cancelled by oval of bars. S.G. 54, 54ax, £775
£120-150
5d. grey-olive with watermark reversed, unused with part original gum, “CONTROLL.” handstamp on reverse, fine. Rare. S.G. 54ax, £1600. Photo
£400-500
5d. grey-olive imperforate and with watermark reversed, part original gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 54ax var. Photo
£300-400
5d. grey-olive with watermark reversed, fine used. S.G. 54ax, £350. Photo
£100-120
1262
1263
1264
刂
刂
ᔛ
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1267 1268
1269 1270
1271
1272
刂
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
1273
1274
1275
ᔛ
5d. yellow-olive, unused with small part original gum, the odd short perf. otherwise fine. S.G. 54b, £900. Photo
£250-300
5d. yellow-olive with watermark reversed, unused with small part original gum, fine; also an example with normal watermark unused without gum, thin at foot. S.G. 54bx, 54b; £1750. Photo for first
£300-400
5d. yellow-olive, two used examples, one with watermark reversed (short perf. at top), both cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 54b, 54bx; £575. Photo
£150-180
5d. yellow-olive horizontal pair with watermark reversed, both cancelled by oval of bars, some perforation irregularities and the left stamp with a light bend, otherwise fine. One of two known multiples of this shade. S.G. 54bx, £600. Photo
£200-250
6d. sepia and 6d. reddish brown (2, one with watermark reversed), all unused with part or small part original gum, fine. S.G. 55, 55b; £850
£250-300
6d. sepia strips of three (2), pair and singles (3, one on small piece with “TRINCOMALIE/PAID” c.d.s. in red), 6d. reddish brown pair and 6d. blackish brown pair and single with watermark reversed and a single with watermark inverted, all used, mostly fine. S.G. 55 group, £475
£120-150
8d. reddish brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, the upper pair with light horizontal crease at foot and the upper left stamp with light natural paper crease, fine. S.G. 56, £600+. Photo PROVENANCE: Baron de Worms, June 1938
£300-400
8d. reddish brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, small light tone at lower left otherwise fine. S.G. 56, £600+. Photo
£300-400
8d. reddish brown, three unused examples, one with watermark reversed with mainly large part original gum, one unused without gum showing major re-entry, and a used example with watermark inverted and reversed, fine. S.G. 56, £915
£250-300
9d. sepia, three unused examples without gum and two used examples, one on fragment with 1d., the other showing “ES” of papermaker’s watermark, generally fine. S.G. 57, £1150
£180-220
10d. vermilion (3, one on small piece) and 10d. orange-red, all used, fine. S.G. 58, 58b; £660
£150-180
1276 1276
刂
10d. vermilion, unused without gum, centred to upper left, fine. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1962). S.G. 58, £4750. Photo PROVENANCE: Gordon Bailey, May 1962
£1,500-1,800
1277
ᔛ
10d. orange-red, very lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 48b, £450. Photo
£120-150
1278
ᔛ
10d. orange-red with watermark reversed, fine used. S.G. 58bx, £650. Photo
£200-250
2/- steel-blue, four unused examples without gum, one showing plate flaw in “POSTAGE”, two pairs (one with watermark letters “LON” reversed) and a single used; condition mainly fine. S.G. 59, £1880
£250-300
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1262
1263
1255 1264
1268
1278
1271
1265
1280
1272
Ex 1266
1302
1267
1277
1318
1319
1281
1320
1321
1300 1322
1327
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1281
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ᔛ+ អ
2/- steel-blue with watermark inverted and reversed, unused without gum, small thin spot at right and some slight browning on reverse, otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 59y, £1000. Photo
£200-250
2/- steel-blue block of four with part papermaker’s watermark at top, all cancelled by oval firm’s chop in blue and oval of bars, the lower left stamp with some perfs. cut off otherwise fine. A rare multiple, only four used blocks recorded. S.G. 59. Photo
£200-250
Unpaid mail 1282
1283
*
*
1864 (16 May) entire from Colombo to Rome, marked “Overland via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue tied by oval of bars paying the inland rate to ship, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s., red Marseilles entry datestamp, manuscript “16” (decimes to collect) and various Italian transit and arrival markings. A scarce franking. Photo
£600-800
1866 (1 Oct.) entire letter from Colombo to Rouen, marked “Via Marseille”, bearing 1d. deep blue tied by duplex paying the inland rate to ship, showing red Marseilles entry datestamp, handstruck “10” (decimes to collect) and, on reverse, various French transit and arrival datestamps; the 1d. with some perfs. cut off at left. A neat and attractive franking. Photo
£600-800
3d. rate to India by the land route 1284
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1864 (June) entire from Galle to Karikal, French India, bearing 1d. deep blue (3) tied by light oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. alongside and unclear Colombo datestamp on reverse; the entire with some soiling and stained. A rare rate. Photo
£150-180
1285 5d. rate to Dutch East Indies 1285
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1866 (23 Nov.) entire from Galle to Batavia, bearing 1d. deep blue and 2d. grey-green pair, all crossed by firm’s cachet in blue and both tied by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Singapore and arrival (6.12) datestamps. A rare destination. Photo Photos also appear on pages 33 and 41 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,000-1,200
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1286
1287
1289
1288
1291
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1866 (6 June) envelope from Galle to Hong Kong, bearing 1d. deep blue strip of three and a pair, all cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. alongside and, on reverse, sender’s cachet and arrival datestamp (21.6); some slight damage to centre of face panel. Photo
£600-800
5d. rate to India 1287
1288
1289
*
*
*
1866 (28 Feb.) envelope from Colombo to Bombay, bearing 1d. deep blue and 2d. greygreen pair, all crossed by large “STAMPED” h.s. in blue and cancelled by light oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Galle (1.3) and arrival datestamps; the envelope with some minor peripheral wear. Photo
£500-600
1866 (20 Apr.) entire from Colombo to Bangalore, marked “pr Steamer from Galle”, bearing 1d. deep blue and 2d. grey-green pair, all cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with another strike on reverse along with Madras and arrival datestamps; some creases. Photo
£400-500
1866 (18 Dec.) envelope from addressed to an Officer in the Royal Artillery at Oude and redirected to Calcutta, bearing 1d. deep blue and 2d. grey-green pair (perf. faults at top due to being affixed at edge of envelope), all with manuscript pen marks and cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s., oval framed “REDIRECTED” in bluegreen and, on reverse, various Indian transit and arrival datestamps. Photo
£500-600
1290 7d. rate to Hong Kong 1290
*
1867 (3 June) entire from Galle to Hong Kong, bearing 2d. grey-green and 5d. yellowolive, both cancelled by oval of bars and showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. below with arrival datestamp (29.6) on reverse. The 5d. a very rare stamp on cover with only five recorded. Photo PROVENANCE:
Gordon Bailey, May 1962
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£2,000-2,500
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1292
*
*
1865 envelope from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue strip of four and 6d. sepia, all cancelled by oval of bars, showing red arrival Paid c.d.s. (6.7) with despatch datestamp on reverse. Photo
£350-450
1866 (15 May) mourning envelope from Kandy to Guernsey, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue strip of four and 6d. sepia, all crossed by manuscript markings and each cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “KANDY/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, clear arrival datestamp (12.4). An attractive 10d. rate franking to the Channel Islands. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo
£350-450
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, October 2010 1293
1294
*
*
1867 (23 Mar.) envelope from Galle to Canterbury, bearing 2d. grey-green pair and 6d. sepia, each neatly cancelled by oval of bars, both tied by red London Paid c.d.s. (27.4) and showing clear “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red; the envelope with some light creases and a little truncated at left. A neat and attractive franking. Photo
£250-300
1867 (26 Dec.) envelope from Andoradhapore to Glasgow, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 5d. red-brown and 5d. yellow-olive, both cancelled by light oval of bars and tied by unclear c.d.s. in red and showing, on reverse, despatch, Colombo (29.12), Galle (30.12) and arrival (27.1) datestamps; the envelope with some faults including a large tear at top of face panel. A rare combination of values to make up the 10d. rate. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 11d. rate to Mauritius 1295
*
1867 (21 Feb.) entire from Galle to Port Louis, marked “P Steamer Saxon”, bearing 6d. sepia lightly cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. overstruck by black “GALLE/UNPAID”, manuscript “4” (deficiency in sea rate) and “10d/TO PAY” h.s. with arrival datestamp (2.3) on reverse. Photo
£800-1,000
1/- rate to West Indies 1296
*
1865 (Dec.) small envelope from Galle to Barbados, bearing 6d. reddish brown pair affixed inverted at lower left, both cancelled by light oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” and London Paid (2.1) datestamps in red with arrival datestamp (5.2) on reverse. A rare destination and franking. Photo PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975
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£1,500-1,800
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1297 1/1d. rate to Naples, Sardinia and Sicily via Alexandria 1297
*
1866 (30 Dec.) entire from Galle to Naples, bearing 1d. deep blue and 6d. sepia pair, all cancelled by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. alongside and unframed “PD” with arrival datestamp (1.2) on reverse; a few small faults to face panel. A rare franking and destination. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1/1d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1298
1299
*
*
1868 (2 Oct.) envelope with printed “BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LIMITED” at lower left from Galle to Cheltenham, marked “via Bombay & Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue and 6d. reddish brown pair, all crossed by manuscript “Stamped” and cancelled by “B” in oval of bars, and showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. with, on reverse, unframed “TOO LATE” h.s., Bombay (11.10), Liverpool and arrival (11.11) datestamps. Photo
£700-900
1869 (2 July) envelope from Colombo to Axminster, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 6d. red-brown pair and 1868 1d. blue, all cancelled by “A” in oval of bars and showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with, on reverse, Galle and arrival datestamps; the envelope a little soiled and with flap missing. Photo
£300-400
1866-68 WATERMARK CROWN CC Die Proof 1300
ᔛ P
1d. in black on glazed card (92x60mm with 28x30mm. pieces cut away from lower corners) marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “June 11 1868”. Photo
£70-90
Imprimaturs 1301
P ᔛ
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£100-120
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1292
1294 1295
1296
1298
1308
1299
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3d. rose imperforate on gummed watermarked paper handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D7), the lower left corner clipped, otherwise fine. Photo
£250-300
Issued Stamps 1303
1304
1305
1306
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂អ B
1d. blue block of four (gum disturbed), strip of four (one with corner crease) and a pair mint, and a block of four used; perf. 121⁄ 2 3d. rose (3, two unused without gum and one used), and perf. 14 3d. carmine-rose unused with part original gum (2); generally fine. S.G. 60-62, £1128
£150-180
1d. blue block of twenty-four (6x4) with mainly large part original, two with a black adherence on reverse and the trace of an odd minor tone, none of which significantly affects fine appearance. S.G. 61, £600
£200-250
3d. bright rose, perf. 14, a block of twenty-four (6x4) with wing-margin at left, unused with large part original gum (the odd minor gum thin), two in the second row with diagonal paper abrasion otherwise fine. S.G. 62a, £2280
£600-800
3d. bright rose, perf. 14, a block of six (3x2) with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 62a, £570
£150-180
Covers
1307 1d. Soldier’s Concessionary rate 1307
*
1869 (25 Jan.) soldier’s envelope to Prahran, Melbourne, headed “From Sergeant W. Jarvis 7/2 R.A. Colombo”, countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 1d. tied by Colombo duplex and showing, on reverse, Melbourne datestamp (17.2) in blue; the envelope with some stains and creases etc. though a rare soldier’s letter to a most unusual destination. B.P.A. Certificate (1994). Photo Note: Sergeant Jarvis arrived with the 7th Battery 2nd. Brigade Royal Artillery from Australia on 4 October 1868, when it joined the 6th Battery on garrison duty at Colombo. PROVENANCE:
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£1,500-1,800
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*
Undateable envelope from Kandy addressed to a passenger on the P&O Steamer “Australia” at Galle bearing 1d. blue (2) cancelled by “C” in oval of bars, showing red “KANDY/PAID” c.d.s. and manuscript “Gone to England” with, on reverse, manuscript “Too late, came after departure of steamer”. Most unusual. Photo
£100-120
3d. Ship Letter rate 1309
*
1870 (Oct.) entire from Galle to Hong Kong, marked “per Str Cella”, bearing 1d. blue pair and single (both with straight-edge at right), all crossed by pen strokes and tied by “B” in oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID”, manuscript “4” and, on reverse, light arrival datestamp (28.10); the entire with small repaired tear in face panel below adhesives and with central vertical fold. A rare franking. Photo
£500-600
5d. rate to Hong Kong 1310
*
1868 (31 Oct.) entire from Galle to Hong Kong, bearing perf. 14 3d. carmine-rose and 1867-70 2d. yellow, both cancelled by “B” in oval of bars, showing light “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red and, on reverse, red firm’s handstamp and “HONG KONG/SINGAPORE TO/HONG KONG/MARINE SORTER” c.d.s. across join; the 3d. with some surface abrasion caused prior to use and the face panel with some age spotting in the lower half. Photo
£1,000-1,200
5d. rate to New Zealand 1311
*
1866 (30 Dec.) envelope from Galle to Nelson, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 3d. rose and 1863-66 2d. grey-green, both crossed by manuscript “Paid” and clearly tied by oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. with, on reverse, Auckland and Wellington transit d.s. A rare destination. Photo
£1,200-1,500
6d. rate to India by French Packet 1312
*
1871 (16 Nov.) entire letter (refolded) from Galle to Calcutta, marked “per St China”, bearing 1d. blue pair and single and perf. 14 3d. carmine-rose, all crossed by two strikes of firm’s h.s. and cancelled by “B” in oval of bars, showing poor “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. and framed “TOO LATE”, both in red and, on reverse, arrival Steamer Letter datestamp. A very rare rate to India, only in used for a short period. Photo
£600-800
6d. rate to United Kingdom via Southampton 1313
*
1867 (29 Jan.) envelope from Colombo to Scotland, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 3d. rose (2, one with some perf. faults at right due to being affixed at edge of cover) cancelled by duplex, showing despatch c.d.s. below with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope with central vertical fold. Photo
£150-180
9d. rate to United Kingdom via Southampton 1314
*
1868 (15 Dec.) envelope from Colombo to Dublin, marked “via Southampton”, bearing perf. 14 3d. carmine-rose and 1867-70 6d. deep brown cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, “H&K PACT” c.d.s. (17.1); the envelope with some light creases. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, October 2010 10d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1315
*
1867 (17 Jan.) envelope ex the “Welsford” correspondence from Colombo to Weymouth, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing perf. 121⁄ 2 3d. rose pair (small corner fault) and single and 1863-66 1d. deep blue, all tied by oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo PROVENANCE:
Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975 Photos appear on pages 47 and 51 49
£300-400
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1871 (16 Nov.) double rate entire ex the “Dawson” correspondence from Colombo to Linlithgow, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing perf. 14 3d. carmine-rose pair with 1867-70 9d. blackish brown pair, all cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. and framed “TOO LATE” h.s., both in red, manuscript “Missent to” with Boness c.d.s. alongside, arrival duplex (25.12) and, on reverse, Galle and Edinburgh transit datestamps. An attractive franking. Photo
£800-1,000
1/1d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1317
*
1868 (2 Nov.) double rate entire ex the “Dawson” correspondence to Linlithgow, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. blue pair and 1857 1/- slate-violet pair, all cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing slightly smudged red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival datestamp (30.11) on reverse; some light creases on of which crosses a 1d. Photo
£800-1,000
1867-70 WATERMARK CROWN CC, HAND-MADE PAPER Cancelled Stamps 1318
1319
1320
1321
1322
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
4d. rose handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), no gum; some perfs. with light stains, mainly on reverse, and slight creasing at top left corner, otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 65. Photo
£250-300
5d. yellow-olive with watermark reversed handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), traces of gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 66. Photo
£300-400
6d. deep brown handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), traces of gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 67. Photo
£300-400
8d. chocolate handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), traces of gum, fine. Rare. S.G. 68. Photo
£300-400
10d. red-orange handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), no gum; some perfs. lightly stained otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 70b. Photo
£250-300
Issued Stamps 1323
1324
1325
1326
1327
刂
刂+ អ
刂
刂
1d. dull blue unused without gum (2) and used strip of three, 1d. deep blue unused (3, one with re-entries - no gum) and used strip of five cancelled “9” (Kalutara), strip of five with 10d. on fragment and singles (2, one with watermark inverted and one with reentries), mostly fine. S.G. 63 group
£200-250
1d. dull blue horizontal strip of six, unused with part to large part original gum, the odd minor tone on reverse otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 63, £1950. Photo
£600-800
1d. dull blue block of four with watermark reversed, unused with part to large part original gum, fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 63ax, £1300. Photo
£500-600
1d. dull blue strip of three with watermark reversed, unused without gum, a few short perfs. at right and some light toning on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 63ax, £975. Photo
£250-300
1d. dull blue with watermark inverted, variety imperforate, good margins, no gum, fine. S.G. 63aw var. Photo
£120-150
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刂+ អ
1d. deep blue block of four, variety imperforate, traces of gum, all crossed by horizontal crease not affecting appearance. S.G. 63b var. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
“1080”, March 1949 1329
1330
刂
刂អ B
1331
1332
1333
1334
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂
1335
1336
刂+ អ
1d. deep blue with watermark reversed, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 63bx, £450. Photo
£150-180
1d. deep bright blue, two blocks of ten (5x2) in slightly differing shades with margin at left showing “OWN COLON”, all without gum, fine. S.G. 63b var, £3300
£500-600
2d. ochre unused without gum (3, one with perfs. trimmed at foot) and used pair and singles (2, one with watermark reversed); 2d. bistre used (5, two on pieces, one in combination with three 1867 3d., two cancelled in black and in red by part Aden “124” duplex, one cancelled “D14” at Singapore and the fifth with part Indian postmark); 2d. olive-bistre unused without gum (5, one with vertical crease) and used strip of three with Indian postmark and singles (2, one with watermark reversed); 2d. yellow pair and singles (2) unused with part original gum; and 2d. brownish yellow unused (4, two without gum) and used (3, one on fragment with 1d. and 10d., one with watermark inverted and one with watermark reversed); condition generally fine. S.G. 64 group
£600-800
2d. olive-bistre block of four with watermark inverted, unused with mainly large part original gum, good colour, fine. Very rare, one of three recorded blocks. R.P.S. Certificate (1987). S.G. 64cw, £680. Photo
£350-450
2d. yellow block of four, unused with large part original gum, good colour, fine. S.G. 64d, £520. Photo
£250-300
4d. rose unused (2, one without gum and with a tear at lower left) and used, all with watermark reversed, and 4d. rose-carmine block of six (3x2) unused without gum and a block of four and pairs (2) unused with part original gum; generally fine. S.G. 65 group, £1785
£250-300
5d. yellow-olive pair with watermark reversed and singles (5, two with watermark reversed - one with two red marks on face), and used singles (2, one with watermark reversed, the other with watermark inverted and reversed); 5d. olive-green unused with part original gum (3) and used; and 5d. bronze-green unused without gum and used; condition generally fine. S.G. 66 group, £1800+
£400-500
5d. yellow-olive block of four with watermark reversed, unused with large part original gum, lovely colour, fine. S.G. 66ax, £600. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
M. Burrus, April 1963 1337
1338
1339
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂អ B
5d. olive-green block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 66b, £600. Photo
£400-500
5d. bronze-green block of eight (4x2) with margin at right, unused with large part original gum (a few minor wrinkles), fine. S.G. 66c, £520. Photo
£300-400
5d. bronze-green block of eight (4x2) unused with traces of gum, fine. S.G. 66c, £520
£120-150
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1325
1329
1328
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1332
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1333
1338
1342
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1342
刂អ B
1343
1344
1345
刂+ អ
刂
1346
1347
刂
5d. bronze-green strip of four on piece, each cancelled “A”, fine. A very scarce multiple. S.G. 66c, £240. Photo
£120-150
6d. deep brown unused without gum (4) and used pair and single; 6d. blackish brown unused with small part original gum and used strip of four and singles (2, one with watermark inverted); and 6d. red-brown unused block of eight (2x4) without gum, strip of three with part original gum, singles (4, two partially stuck down) and used pair and singles (4, one on piece with 1868 1d.); condition generally fine. S.G. 67 group, £2100+
£300-400
6d. deep brown block of eight (4x2), unused with part or large part original gum, some brown marks on reverse not affecting fine appearance. S.G. 67, £1120. Photo
£600-800
8d. chocolate unused marginal strip of three with part original gum, singles (3, two without gum), used strip of three, and a single with watermark reversed); 8d. lakebrown strip of three and a single unused with part original gum; fine. S.G. 68 group, £1,730
£400-500
8d. red-brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1988). S.G. 68b, £560. Photo
£300-400
8d. red-brown with watermark reversed, unused without gum, top left corner slightly rounded otherwise fine. Scarce. S.G. 68bx, £325. Photo
£80-100
9d. bistre-brown unused (4, two with watermark reversed - both regummed) and used strip of four on piece and singles (2, one on piece with 1d.); 9d. dark brown unused (2, one with part original gum, the other without gum); 9d. blackish brown unused without gum (4) and used; and 9d. deep bistre (2) unused without gum; condition generally fine. S.G. 69 group
£600-800
9d. blackish brown block of twelve (4x3), unused with large part original gum, lovely colour, fine. A scarce multiple. S.G. 69b, £840. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Sir Ernest de Silva, January 1959 1348
1349
刂+ អ
刂
1350
9d. blackish brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 69b, £280. Photo
£200-250
9d. blackish brown, variety imperforate, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 69b var. Photo
£150-180
10d. dull vermilion used (2); 10d. deep red-orange unused with part original gum (2) and used strip of three and a single, all with watermark reversed; 10d. red-orange used pairs (2) on piece and three singles cancelled “C4”, “C5” and “C6”; and 10d. orange unused (2, one without gum); condition generally fine. S.G. 70 group
£250-300
1351 1351
刂
10d. dull vermilion with normal watermark reversed, unused with part original gum, fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). S.G. 70, £5500. Photo Photos also appear on page 53 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,500-1,800
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1340
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1360
1362
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1353
1354
刂អ B
刂
刂
10d. red-orange block of six (3x2) with sheet margin at left, unused with large part original gum, most perfs. at top trimmed or cut off otherwise fine. S.G. 70b, £540
£120-150
10d. red-orange horizontal strip of five, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 70b, £450
£150-180
10d. red-orange block of four, unused with part to large part original gum, the upper pair with diagonal gum crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 70b, £360
£120-150
1355
刂
10d. red-orange, variety imperforate, small part original gum, fine. S.G. 70b var. Photo
£150-180
1356
刂
10d. orange horizontal strip of three, unused with mainly large part original gum, fine. S.G. 70c, £450. Photo
£150-180
1/- reddish lilac unused with part original gum and used strip of five and singles (2, one with watermark reversed and the other with re-entry); 1/- reddish violet unused pair (deep shade) and singles (2), all with part original gum; generally fine. S.G. 71 group
£300-400
1357
1358
刂
1/- reddish lilac, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 71, £300. Photo
1359
刂+ អ
1/- reddish violet block of four, unused with large part original gum, “blind” perfs. at right, the lower right stamp with black mark on face and the lower left with perfs. trimmed at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 70b, £600. Photo
£250-300
1/- reddish violet horizontal strip of four with sheet margin at right, a deep shade, unused with large part original gum, lovely colour, fine. S.G. 71b, £600. Photo
£300-400
2/- steel-blue unused (2, one with part original gum, the other without gum and showing top horizontal perfs. misplaced downwards) and used (3); 2/- dark blue unused with small part original gum and used (2); and 2/- dark blue unused with part original gum and watermark reversed (2); generally fine. S.G. 72 group
£300-400
2/- steel-blue block of four, unused with part or large part original gum, fine. S.G. 72, £1100. Photo
£500-600
1360
刂
1361
1362
刂+ អ
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Baron de Worms, June 1938 Gordon Bailey, May 1962 1363
1364
1365
1366
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
ᔛ+ អ
2/- deep blue block of eight (4x2), unused with mainly large part original gum, some very light toning on reverse and one with small thin, otherwise fine. S.G. 72b, £1280. Photo
£500-600
2/- deep blue block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 72b, £640. Photo
£250-300
2/- deep blue block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 72b, £640. Photo
£250-300
2/- deep blue block of four, all cancelled by “A” obliterator and the lower left stamp with part of red cancel at left, fine. Rare, one of four recorded used blocks. S.G. 72b. Photo
£120-130
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*
1867 (June) entire from Galle to Mauritius, bearing 1d. dull blue tied by firm’s oval handstamp and oval of bars, showing “ GALLE/PAID” in red overstruck by “GALLE/UNPAID” c.d.s. in black, manuscript “4” (sea rate) and blue crayon “5d” (1d. for inward postage plus 4d. for sea rate deficiency) and, on reverse, clear arrival datestamp in blue. Photo
£250-300
1d. Inland Rate 1368
*
1867 (9 Apr.) envelope from Nuwara-Ellia to Kandy and redirected to Happotelle, bearing 1d. dull blue (2, one applied on redirection) cancelled by oval of bars, showing despatch and Haputale Paid datestamps plus framed “TOO LATE”, all in red
£80-100
3d. rate to India by the land route 1369
*
1868 (Mar.) mourning envelope to Ootacamund, bearing 1d. deep blue strip of three cancelled with oval of bars and showing red arrival datestamp on reverse. Neat and attractive. Photo
£150-180
5d. rate to India 1370
1371
*
*
1868 (31 Dec.) entire (no bottom flap) from Galle to Calcutta, marked “Per Mongolia”, bearing 5d. yellow-olive lightly cancelled “B” in oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red with arrival Steamer Letter d.s. on reverse. Ex Seybold whose violet h.s. shows through to face
£100-120
1869 (7 Sept.) envelope from Galle to Assam, India bearing 2d. yellow pair and 1868 1d. blue twice cancelled by “B” in oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red below with three Indian transit datestamps on reverse; the envelope with a repaired tear across the face panel though attractive and a most unusual make-up of the rate. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, October 2010 6d. rate to Aden 1372
*
1871 (8 Apr.) double rate envelope from Galle to Aden, marked “per China”, bearing 1/reddish violet clearly tied by “B” in oval of bars, showing red crayon “4”, “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red and, on reverse, Aden Steamer Point datestamp (20.8) in red. A fine franking. R.P.S. Certificate (2002). Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
P.C. Pearson, April 1983 Serendib, February 2002 Joseph Hackmey, February 2009 6d. rate to India by French Packet 1373
1374
*
*
1870 (18 Apr.) double rate envelope from Colombo to Calcutta, bearing 1/- reddish lilac tied by Colombo duplex and showing, on reverse, red arrival Steamer Letter datestamp. Photo
£600-800
1871 (6 Sept.) entire letter from Galle to Calcutta, marked “per Str Deccan”, bearing 6d. red-brown tied by firm’s handstamp and “B” in oval of bars, showing red “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, arrival Steamer Letter datestamp. Photo
£150-180
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7d. rate to Aden 1375
*
1871 (12 Apr.) envelope from Colombo to Aden, marked “p French Mail”, bearing 6d. red-brown and 1868 1d. blue, both cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. and, on reverse, Galle (13.4) and Aden Steamer Point arrival datestamp. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
“Medina”, January 2013
8d. rate to France 1376
*
1871 (12 June) envelope from Galle to Bordeaux, bearing 4d. rose-carmine pair tied by “B” in oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s., unframed “PD” and Marseilles entry d.s., all in red, with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope with some minor soiling. Photo
£400-500
9d. rate to United Kingdom via Southampton 1377
*
1868 (14 July) envelope from Galle to London, bearing 1d. deep blue and 2d. ochre (3), all cancelled by “B” in oval of bars, showing despatch and arrival (14.8) Paid datestamps in red. A lovely two colour franking. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
M. Burrus, April 1963 Serendib, February 2002 1378
1379
1380
*
*
*
1868 (5 Sept.) envelope ex the “Welsford” correspondence from Colombo to Weymouth, marked “via Southampton”, bearing 4d. rose-carmine and 5d. yellow-olive, both cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival d.s. (10.10) on reverse; the envelope with some minor peripheral wear. Photo
£500-600
1868 (1 Dec.) envelope ex the “Welsford” correspondence from Colombo to Weymouth, marked “via Southampton”, bearing 9d. bistre-brown tied by Colombo duplex and showing arrival c.d.s. (3.1) on reverse; the envelope with part flap missing. Photo
£250-300
1869 (Nov.) envelope from Colombo to Slough, marked “Via Southampton”, bearing 8d. lake-brown and 1868 1d. blue, both tied by “A” in oval of bars, showing legible red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival d.s. (17.12) on reverse. Photo
£300-400
10d. Officer’s rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1381
1382
*
*
1869 (3 July) envelope (flap missing) from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles” and signed by the officer at lower left, bearing 2d. yellow and 4d. rose-carmine pair, all cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with, on reverse, Galle and arrival datestamps. An attractive franking. Photo
£500-600
1869 (18 Aug.) envelope (flap missing) from Trincomalee to London and twice readdressed, marked “Via Marseilles” and signed by the Officer at lower left, bearing 10d. orange cancelled by “F” in oval of bars, showing red “TRINCOMALEE/PAID” c.d.s. in red alongside, small Crowner “R” in circle, “1D” in circle charge for redirection and with GB 1d. red partly affixed over 10d. applied upon redirection. A rare franking. Photo
£500-600
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1317
1369
1367
1373 1372
1375
1374
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1868 (12 May) entire letter from Galle to Mauritius, marked “P French Str via Aden”, bearing 2d. ochre pair and 6d. red-brown, all crossed by oval firm’s handstamp and cancelled by oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. in red, “1d/TO PAY” h.s. in blue and, on reverse, Aden transit c.d.s. in red and arrival d.s. in blue. A scarce and most attractive franking. Photo
£600-800
1384 11d. rate to Mauritius 1384
*
1868 (Feb.) envelope registered from Galle to Mauritius, marked “Per Steamer, Stamped & Registered Telegram”, bearing 4d. rose pair and 1867 3d. with the registration presumably being paid in cash, all cancelled by oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. and “GALLE/REGISTERED” oval h.s., both in red, “4d/TO PAY” h.s. in blue with arrival c.d.s. (5.3) on reverse; the envelope with some faults though a very rare franking. Photo PROVENANCE:
Ted Proud
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1377
1378
1379
1380 1381
1382
1383
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1/- rate to United Kingdom via Brindisi 1385
1386
1387
1388
*
*
*
*
1871 double rate envelope from Galle to Chiswick, marked “per Baroda via Brindisi”, bearing 1/- reddish violet pair tied by “B” in oval of bars, showing “GALLE/PAID” c.d.s. overstruck by London Paid arrival d.s. (28.4), both in red; the envelope very slightly truncated at left. Photo
£250-300
1871 (7 Feb) treble rate entire from Colombo to Glasgow, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing 1/- reddish lilac strip of three crossed by two manuscript lines and tied by unclear barred oval, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival datestamp (5.3) on reverse. Photo
£600-800
1871 (16 Feb.) envelope from Dickoya to Huntly and re-addressed to Aberdeen, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing 1/- reddish violet tied by manuscript “Stamped” and “37” barred numeral, showing fine “DICKOYA/PAID” c.d.s. in red alongside, handstruck “1” charge for redirection and arrival c.d.s. (21.3); the envelope with some faults on reverse. Photo
£500-600
1871 (24 Dec.) envelope from Haldummulla to Ireland, marked “Via Brindisi”, bearing 2d. olive-bistre and 5d. olive-green pair, all tied by “35” obliterator, showing red “HALDUMMULLA/PAID” c.d.s. with Galle (27.12) and arrival (20.1) datestamps on reverse. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
“Emerald” “Medina”, January 2013 1389
*
1871 (28 Dec.) double rate entire ex the “Dawson” correspondence from Colombo to Linlithgow, bearing 1/- reddish violet pair tied by firm’s oval handstamp in blue and Colombo duplex and showing arrival d.s. (20.1) on reverse. One of the last “pence” covers, as currency changed to cents/rupees three days later. Photo
£300-400
1/1d. rate to United Kingdom via Marseilles 1390
*
1868 (5 May) envelope from Kandy to Leamington, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1d. deep blue strip of three and 10d. orange, all neatly cancelled by oval of bars, showing “KANDY/PAID” c.d.s. and framed “TOO LATE”, both in red, with Galle transit (7.5) and arrival (1.6) datestamps on reverse; the envelope a little damaged at left. An attractive and scarce make-up of the rate. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
R.C. Agabeg, May 1982 Joseph Hackmey, February 2009 1391 1392
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1868 (10 July) entire ex the “Urquhart” correspondence from Colombo to Forres, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing 2d. brownish yellow pair and 9d. bistre-brown, all crossed by penstrokes and cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse; the 9d. with some lightly foxed perfs. and the entire with vertical fold clear of adhesives. An unusual make-up of the rate. Photo
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£400-500
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1386
1388
1387
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1389
1394
1392
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1394
1395
1396
1397
1398
1399
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
1869 (29 May) double rate envelope registered from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 2d. yellow strip of three, affixed at lower left, and 10d. red-orange pair with the registration apparently paid in cash, both cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. and “REGISTERED/COLOMBO” oval handstamp, both in red, and arrival datestamp (26.6). The envelope with faults and a little soiled, nevertheless a very rare franking. R.P.S. Certificate (2009). Photo PROVENANCE: Joseph Hackmey, February 2009 1869 (12 June) entire from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 10d. orange and 1868 1d. blue strip of three, all crossed by manuscript “Stamped” and cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival d.s. (10.7) on reverse. Photo PROVENANCE: Joseph Hackmey, October 2010
£800-1,000
1869 (19 Aug.) envelope from Colombo to Axminster, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 2d. yellow, 10d. orange and 1868 1d., all cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. in red with arrival datestamp (20.9) on reverse; the envelope with flap missing. An attractive mixed issue three-colour franking. Photo
£600-800
1869 (2 Nov.) entire from Colombo to London, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 4d. rose-carmine and 9d. bistre-brown, both tied by Colombo duplex and showing red arrival datestamp on reverse. Attractive. Photo
£800-1,000
1869 (29 Dec.) entire ex the “Urquhart” correspondence from Colombo to Forres, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing 4d. rose-carmine, 8d. chocolate and 1868 1d. blue, all cancelled by rather messy “A” in oval of bars, showing red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival datestamp (25.1) on reverse. Photo
£400-500
1870 (21 Mar.) envelope from Kandy to Edinburgh, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 6d. deep brown pair and 1868 1d., all clearly cancelled by “C” in oval of bars, showing red “KANDY/PAID” c.d.s. with, on reverse, framed “TOO LATE” overstruck by arrival datestamp (18.4). Photo
£300-400
1870 (7 May) envelope from Kotmale to Dublin, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 9d. bistre-brown with 1867 3d. and 1868 1d., all tied by “39” barred numeral and showing, on reverse, “KOTMALE/PAID”, Colombo (8.5) and Galle (9.5) datestamps in red; the envelope with small repaired tear at centre top. A rare and most attractive mixed issue three-colour franking. Photo
£600-800
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1396
1397
1398
1399
1400
1401
1400
*
1871 (19 Dec.) envelope from Colombo to London, marked “per French Steamer via Marseilles”, bearing 1/- reddish violet and 1868 1d. blue, both tied by Colombo duplex, showing red arrival Paid c.d.s. and, on reverse, Galle transit d.s. (20.12). Photo 65
£400-500
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1/4d. rate to United Kingdom via Brindisi 1401
*
1870 (Nov.?) entire ex the “Dawson” correspondence from Colombo to Linlithgow, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing 10d. orange with 1868 1d. blue strip of three (partly overlapping 10d.; one with defect at foot), vertical pair (affixed over right edge and torn vertically through opening) and a single, all clearly cancelled by “A” in oval of bars, showing poor red “COLOMBO/PAID” c.d.s. with arrival c.d.s. (12.12) on reverse. A rare rate and most attractive franking. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1869 DE LA RUE DAY BOOK 1402
刂
An “L” shaped piece bearing 1⁄ 2 d. dull mauve (imperforate), 2d. bistre (creased), 4d. rosecarmine, 5d. olive-green, 6d. deep brown, 8d. chocolate, 9d. bistre-brown, 10d. redorange, 1/- reddish violet and 2/- steel-blue, most with some perforations clipped or cut off, the piece dated “February 26”, and another piece dated “July 21” bearing 1⁄ 2 d. dull mauve (imperforate), 4d. rose-carmine, 5d. yellow-olive (imperforate) and 1867 3d. carmine-rose (imperforate). Photo PROVENANCE: R.C. Agabeg, 1982
£1,500-1,800
OFFICIAL STAMPS Cancelled Stamps 1403 1404 1405
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
ᔛ C
1d. blue handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), part original gum, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). S.G. O6. Photo
£300-400
2d. yellow handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6) with part original gum, perfs. cut off at foot otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. O1. Photo
£200-250
2/- deep blue handstamped “CANCELLED” (Type D6), part original gum, fine. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). S.G. O5. Photo
£300-400
Issued Stamps 1406
1407 1408
1409
刂
刂+ អ
刂
刂
1d. blue, 2d. yellow (2, one with watermark reversed), 3d. carmine-rose, 6d. deep brown, 8d. chocolate, 1/- pale lilac and 2/- deep blue, mostly without gum, fine. S.G. O1-O7, £965
£200-250
1d. blue and 3d. carmine-rose blocks of four with large part original gum, the 1d. centred to foot and the 3d. with heavy corner crease at lower left. S.G. O6-O7, £900. Photo
£400-500
1d. blue vertical strip of three variety imperforate horizontally, large part original gum, slight indentations where the perforations should lie and the top stamp with small hole towards upper left. Rare. S.G. O6 var. Photo PROVENANCE: Baron de Worms, June 1938 Frederic Harris, February 1951 2/- deep blue, imperforate, small part original gum, fine. S.G. O5a, £1100. Photo
£1,000-1,200
£400-500
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Postal Stationery 1410 ័
A group of mainly used cut-outs, mostly cut-to-shape, comprising 1d. (3, two unused), 4d., 6d. (3), 9d. and 2/-
£50-60
Albums 1411
Six FG de Luxe albums in maroon, good to fine condition
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£200-250
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1404
1405
1409
1408
1366
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1402
1402
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Afternoon session commencing at 2.00 p.m. (Lots 1412-2030) COLONIAL PROOFS x1412
ᔛ P អ E ᔛ B
De La Rue helmeted female design imperforate sheet of 120 on glazed paper, comprising panes of sixty in carmine and olive-green and in olive-green and carmine se-tenant, the five blocks of twelve in both showing no shading or four different styles of shading behind the head; roughly folded between the two panes and with some creasing etc., nevertheless a colourful and almost certainly unique proof sheet
£1,000-1,200
ADEN 1413
刂
1937 Dhow 1⁄ 2 a. to 10r., original gum; fine. S.G. 1-12, £1,200
£300-350
ANTIGUA 1862 (Aug.) No Watermark, Six Pence Blue-Green Plate Proofs 1414
ᔛ P
A horizontal pair in black on wove paper and a block of four in deep green on wove toned paper; also rough perf. 14 to 16 single with part original gum, light crease at top and with a small tone mark
£300-400
Trial Perforations 1415
1416
刂
刂
Perf. 14 to 16 compound with 11 to 121⁄ 2 : 6d. blue-green with part original gum, fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1973). S.G. 4, £3,250. Photo
£400-500
Perf. 14 to 16 compound with 11 to 121⁄ 2 : 6d. blue-green with part original gum. Rare. Philatelic Foundation (1966) and Friedl (1977) Certificates. S.G. 4, £3,250. Photo
£500-600
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1418
1419
刂
*
ᔛ P
1863-67 1d. rosy mauve (2), 1d. dull rose (3), 1d. vermilion with watermark sideways and 6d. green (2), small to large part original gum and generally good to fine. S.G. 5-8 group, £2,970
£200-250
1905-16 selection of envelopes (7, registered) comprising to New York with 1d., 2d., 3d., to Cambridge, Mass. with 21⁄ 2 d., to Newark with 6d. and 1908-17 1d., to Newark with 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. (pair), to Boston with 6d., to Minneapolis with 1⁄ 2 d., 2d. (vertical pair), and to Chicago with 3d.; fair to fine
£300-400
1916-18 War Stamp 1⁄ 2 d. deep green, 1917 1⁄ 2 d. green and 1918 11⁄ 2 d. orange imperforate plate proof horizontal pairs on gummed watermarked paper; the first and last with traces of creasing not affecting appearance. A unique trio. Photo
£1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE:
Frederick Mayer, October 2004
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ᔛ E
1921-29 21⁄ 2 d. composite essay in very close to the issued design, the main body photographic in deep brown with the value printed on a grey-blue background with surround in Chinese white and neighbouring background touched-up by hand, inset on thick card (87x112mm.) and dated “7th. Oct. 20”. Unique and highly attractive. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
Frederick Mayer, October 2004 1421
1422
1423
1424
刂
刂
*
刂
1921-29 MCA 3d. to £1, 1932 Tercentenary 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- and Barbuda 1922 set, unmounted mint (£1) or large part original gum; fine. S.G. 55-61, 81-90, Barbuda 1-11, £675
£200-250
1921-29 MCA 3d. to £1, 1932 Tercentenary set and Barbuda 1922 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, original gum or part original gum; fine. S.G. 55-61, 81-90, Barbuda 1-11, £675
£200-250
1921-29 selection of envelopes (17, all registered) mostly to the U.K. or U.S.A, including 1924 to California with 1⁄ 2 d., 1908-17 3d. and 1918 WAR TAX 11⁄ 2 d. and 1938 to Los Angeles with 1/- in combination with Leeward Islands 1921-32 11⁄ 2 d. red-brown (4). Generally good to fine
£600-800
1938-51 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, two of each value and with additional 11⁄ 2 d., shades in places, fine mint. S.G. 98-109, £260
£80-100
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1426
*័
*
1427 1428
1429
*
*
1432
£200-250
1917/18 (c.) envelope to England bearing Great Britain 2d. cancelled in transit by “EC/1” in black oval of bars applied in London, showing rare underlined “PASSED CENSOR/ASCENSION” (Martin-Walton Type 3) and initialled alongside; 1940 envelope to Birmingham bearing 1938-53 perf. 131⁄ 2 11⁄ 2 d. (2, one with plate number) and showing rare “PASSED/BY CENSOR” (Martin-Walton Type 2) alongside, and 1940(?) envelope to Ipswich bearing 1938-53 perf. 131⁄ 2 11⁄ 2 d. (2), showing scarce “CROWN/PASSED/XX/...” boxed handstamp below in violet. Fine and a scarce group
£300-400
1924-53 mint and used selection arranged in a stockbook including 1924-33 1⁄ 2 d. to 3/overprinted “SPECIMEN”, and a few modern envelopes. Fair to fine. (hundreds)
£200-300
1924-35 selection of envelopes/fronts, some with minor varieties and comprising 1924-33 (7) with 1926 (21 July) to Scotland bearing 1⁄ 2 d. lower left corner strip of four with plate number, (9 Aug.) registered to U.S.A. bearing 8d. cancelled with St. Helena c.d.s., 1934 (15) with 1935 complete set, 1935 Silver Jubilee (4) and 1935 stampless Official. Generally good to fine
£400-500
1
1924 (8 May) envelope registered to U.S.A. bearing 1922 1 ⁄ 2 d., 2d., showing line through “P” of “POSTAGE”, and 3d., fine; also 1932 (5 Sep.) “Panton” envelope to St. Lucia bearing 1⁄ 2 d., “T” tax mark, endorsed in magenta crayon “30c”, additional St. Lucia 1930 1d., 2d. Postage Dues both neatly cancelled with Castries (6.10) c.d.s. Fine. Photo
£200-250
1
1430
1431
1913 (2 Jan.) envelope to England bearing by 1911-12 1⁄ 2 d. yellow-green (Die B) strip of three and 1d. scarlet, neatly cancelled with light c.d.s. without code letter, fine; also two pieces cancelled with Ascension c.d.s. bearing K.E.VII 1902-10 2d. D.L.R., chalky paper, and 1911-13 Somerset House, 2d. alongside Harrison 1⁄ 2 d., fair
刂
*
1433 ័
1924-33 1 ⁄ 2 d. rose-red, mint marginal pair from the top of the sheet, the right-hand stamp and a used single both showing variety line through “C” in “ASCENSION. Fine. S.G. 12e, £545. Photo for used
£180-220
1924-33 and 1934 sets, unmounted mint or large part original gum; fine. S.G. 10-30, £470
£150-200
1937-53 selection of envelopes arranged in an album, comprising 1937 Coronation (10), 1938-53 (32) including values to 10/- and some with minor varieties; also 1937 (14 July) stampless Official cover to U.S. A. Generally good to fine
£250-300
1939 (13 Sept.) registered front bearing 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with 8d. showing teardrops flaw and scarce CENSORED handstamp (Martin-Walton Type 1) in red. Fine. S.G. 21-26, 27a, 28, £630. Photo
£200-250
AUSTRALIA 1434 1435
1436 1437
刂
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
1438
1915-27 £1 chocolate and dull blue, Die II, large part original gum, slightly toned, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 44, £3,000. Photo
£600-800
1928-65 mint selection (63) on stockpages, including 1926 Exhibition 3d. block of four (3, one with corner crease), 1931 Air Official 6d. block of six, 1934 Macarthur set in pairs, 1937-49 3d. “White Wattles”, 3d. Die II pair, block of six, 1963-65 Navigators 4/to £2, etc., mint or unmounted, chiefly fine
£300-400
1932 Bridge 5/- blue green block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint; slight wrinkles, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 143, £1,700+. Photo
£600-800
1934 Centenary of Victoria perf. 101⁄ 2 set in unmounted mint blocks of four, perf. 111⁄ 2 set in John Ash imprint blocks of four, lightly hinged and with folds in the interpanneau margins; fine. S.G. 147-149, 147a-149a
£150-200
1935 Silver Jubilee, two sets of imprint blocks of four, mint or unmounted mint; a few minor wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 156-158, £336
£120-150
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1416
Ex 1419
Ex 1430
1436
1441
1442
1444
1443
1463
1445
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1937-49 Definitive Issue, Perf. 13½x14 or 14x13½ 1439
1440
1441
1442
1443
1444
1445
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
1d. emerald-green top right corner block of nine, a lower left corner block of four and a top right corner block of four (mounted in the selvedge only), all with plate numbers; a couple of minor faults, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 165; BW 181zc, 181zj, 181zr, $3,500
£350-400
2d. scarlet top left, top right and lower right corner blocks of four showing complete plate number “1”, fine mint. S.G. 167; BW 187z, za, zc, $1,500
£200-250
2d. scarlet top left corner block of four showing complete plate number “2”, mounted in the selvedge only. Very rare, not more than 3/4 exist. S.G. 167; BW 187zd, $2,000. Photo
£300-400
2d. scarlet top left corner block of four showing almost complete plate number “8”, mounted in the selvedge only, fine. S.G. 167; BW 187zk, $1,000. Photo
£150-180
2d. scarlet top right corner block of four showing almost complete plate number “8”, mounted in the selvedge only, fine. S.G. 167; BW 187zl, $1,000. Photo
£150-180
2d. scarlet top right corner block of four showing complete plate number “10”, fine mint. Rare, only 3/4 examples recorded. S.G. 167; BW 187zr, $2,000. Photo
£250-300
1/- grey-green lower right corner block of four showing almost complete plate number “2”, a fraction gum toned (as was the Morgan block) otherwise fine. Extremely rare, only one block recorded by Brusden White. S.G. 174; BW 208za, $5,000. Photo
£700-800
1937-49 Definitive Issue, Perf. 15x14 or 14x15 1446
1447
1448
1449
1450
1451
1452
1453
1454
+
刂អ ᔛ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
1d. emerald-green top left corner block of four showing complete plate number “5”, the lower pair with light bends otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 180; BW 182 unlisted. Photo
£250-300
1d. emerald-green top centre plate number “6” gutter block of eight with large part number, mounted in the selvedge only, fine. S.G. 180; BW 182ze, $1,000. Photo
£150-200
1d. emerald-green top centre plate number “13” gutter block of four with large part number, fine mint. S.G. 180; BW 182zk, $1,000. Photo
£200-250
1d. emerald-green top centre plate number “14” gutter block of four with large part number and a top centre plate number “•14•” gutter block of eight with almost complete number; fine mint. S.G. 180; BW 182zl, 182zm, $1,200
£150-200
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “4” gutter block of eight, fine mint. S.G. 184; BW 188zc, $2,000
£120-150
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “•7•” gutter block of four, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 184; BW 188 unlisted. Photo
£500-600
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “12” gutter block of eight, the stamps unmounted, fine. S.G. 184; BW 188zj, $1,250. Photo
£150-200
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “•12•” gutter block of eight, the stamps unmounted, fine. S.G. 184; BW 188zja, $1,250
£120-150
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “16” gutter block of eight with large part number, fine mint. S.G. 184; BW 188zn, $2,000. Photo
£150-200
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1455
1456
刂+ អ
刂អ B
2d. scarlet top centre plate number “•16•” gutter block of with large part number; also, 2d. scarlet coil pair; fine mint. S.G. 184, 184a, BW 188zna, 188bl, $2,450
£250-300
3d. purple-brown bottom centre gutter block of eight showing large part plate number “14” and imprint, fine mint. S.G. 187; BW 196zc, $500
£100-120
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1458
1459
1460
刂
刂+ ᔛ អអ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ B
1937 New South Wales 2d. scarlet showing variety retouched “man with tail”, a top left corner block of four showing almost complete plate number “1” (unmounted) and a lower left corner block of four showing complete plate number “1” and imprint; fine mint. S.G. 193; BW 175ea, 175z, 175za, $1,800
£250-300
1948-49 Watermark CofA, Hermes 1/6d. blackish brown block of four with margin at left showing complete plate number “1”, mounted in the selvedge only, and a block of eight (2x4) with margin at left showing complete plate number “2”; fine mint. S.G. 223a; BW 261z, 261zb, $1,000
£150-200
1948-56 Arms 5/- to £2 in blocks of four from the lower left corners of the sheets with imprints, unmounted mint; champhered margins, fine. S.G. 224a-224d, £600+
£150-200
1950-52 21⁄ 2 d. scarlet bottom centre gutter block of eight showing plate number “2”, fine mint. Rare. S.G. 234; BW 249z, $2,500. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Hugh Morgan, November 2012 1461
1462
1463
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂
1950-52 31⁄ 2 d. grey-green bottom centre gutter block of eight showing large part plate number “5”, heavy vertical crease between otherwise fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 237d; BW 252zh, $3,500. Photo
£400-500
1951-52 31⁄ 2 d. brown-purple top centre gutter block of eight showing almost complete plate number “2”, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 247; BW 253za, $3,500. Photo
£500-600
1951-52 61⁄ 2 d. brown strip of four with gutter margin at right, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, fine mint, only the left stamp lightly hinged. Very rare. S.G. 249; BW 255b, $1,250. Photo
£200-300
Note: One sheet was issued showing the final strike of the perforating comb misplaced on the right-hand column. Most of the stamps have had the vertical perforation at right trimmed to resemble an “imperforate at right” error. PROVENANCE:
Hugh Morgan, November 2012 1464
刂អ B
1952-56 Aborigine, no watermark 2/6d. deep brown block of eight (2x4) with margin at left showing almost complete plate number “2”, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 253b; BW 266z, $3,000. Photo
£300-400
Postage Due 1465
刂
1902-04 perforated 11 10s. dull green, part original gum (partly re-distributed at foot over small thin), well centred, fine appearance and rare. S.G. D43, £2,500. Photo
£200-250
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan) 1466
刂+ ᔛ អ
1946 set in unmounted mint blocks of four, one 6d. variety wrong fount “6” [R9/4]; fine. S.G. J1-7, J4a, £1,030+
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£250-300
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1464
1461
1471
1472
1473
1469 1462 75
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刂
1858-1988 predominantly mint collection arranged in two hingeless “Lighthouse albums” contained in a carton, including 1908 Accession set, 1910 Birthday set, 1916-19 ordinary paper 10k. (2 shades), 1922-24 1⁄ 2 k. to 4,000k., 1922 Musicians, 1923 and 1924 Artists, 1925-27 new currency, 1925-34 Postage Due, 1925-30 Air, 1928 Republic, 1929-31 10g. to 2s., 1930 Anti T-B, 1931 Rotary, 1931 Writers, 1932 small pictorials, 1932 Painters, 1933 F.I.S., 1933 W.I.P.A. 50g. (+ 50g.) ordinary and granite paper, the miniature sheet in folder, 1933 Catholic Congress, 1933 and 1935 Relief, 1934-36 set with both 2s., 1934 Architects, 1935 Air 1935 Heroes, 1936 F.I.S., 1936 Dolfuss 10s., 1945 Graz 1pf. to 5m., 1945-47 3g. to 5s., 1946 Renner set of four miniature sheets, 1947-48 revaluation 3g. to 5s., 1948-52 Costumes, 1948 Artists, 1949 Children, 1949 Prisoners of War, 1949-57 Postage Due set, 1950 Plebiscite, 1950-53 Air Birds, a largely complete range of later issues, Post Offices in Crete with 1914 unsurfaced paper 25c. (used, signed Kruger), Austro Hungarian Military Post General issues 1915 1h. to 10k., Serbia 1916 horizontal overprint 1h. to 10k., Bosnia and Herzegovina 1912-14 set, etc., generally fine with many remaining unmounted mint. A fine lot worthy of careful inspection
£2,500-3,000
BAHAMAS 1468
ᔛ P
1468A
1469
刂
刂
1470
1861 4d. and 6d. imperforate plate proofs in black on card; fine PROVENANCE: H. Moreton Black, February 1996 1861 no watermark, rough perf. 14 to 16 6d. grey-lilac, unused without gum; slightly toned. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). S.G. 6, £4,250. Photo PROVENANCE: “Staircase”, April 1999
£100-120
£700-800
1862 (May) prepared though not issued, trial perf. 11 to 121⁄ 2 1d. lake vertical pair, imperforate between and at foot, fresh with part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1944). S.G. 7, £4,500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1862 no watermark, perf. 111⁄ 2 to 12, 6d. lavender-grey, clearly cancelled “A05”, sound, and perf. 13, 1d. brown-lake, unused with part original disturbed gum; a fraction soiled, otherwise sound. Two B.P.A. Certificates (1998). S.G. 11, 17, £1,250. Photo
£150-200
1863-77 Watermark Crown CC Issue Imperforate Plate Proofs 1471
P ᔛ
4d. dull rose, part original gum; small thin at lower right corner. Photo PROVENANCE: H. Moreton Black, February 1986
1472
ᔛ P ᔛ S
4d. dull rose with watermark reversed, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (D5) in blue, small part original gum, fine. Photo
£250-300
1d. carmine-lake, handstamped “CANCELLED” (D4), large part original gum, fine. Photo
£400-500
1473
ᔛ P ᔛ C
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Morris H. Ludington, November 1999 ———————————————————— 1474
刂
1863-98 CC perf. 121⁄ 2 1/- green, exceptionally well-centred, fresh colour, unused with large part original gum. Superb and probably the finest example of this stamp available today. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). S.G. 38. Photo PROVENANCE: David Barton, March 2009 Photos also appear on pages 71, 75 and 89 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,000-1,200
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1475 Essays 1475
ᔛ E
5/- composite type, comprising a die proof of the 1863 1/- in deep blue on glazed card (92x60mm.) with “FIVE SHILLINGS” handpainted value tablet, dated “17 AUG 83”. Unique. Photo
1476 1476
ᔛ E
£1,500-2,000
1477
£1 handpainted in Official Receipt size in shades of brown on orange-brown paper with country name and value tablet, etc. highlighted in Chinese white, affixed to card (69x84mm.) dated “17 AUG 83”. Unique. Photo
£1,500-2,000
Note: In reply to the production of the above two essays, the Crown Agents asked for an alternative estimate for a keyplate and duty-plate design, and asked for the colour of the 5/to be changed so as to leave blue free for a possible 21⁄ 2d. value later. 1477
ᔛ E
5/- keyplate design in claret on perf. 12 piece of paper with handpainted country name and value tablets, affixed to card (61x85mm.) marked “Spec”, initialled and dated “3 SEP 83”. Unique. Photo 77
£1,500-2,000
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1479
1478 1478
1479
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
£1 keyplate design in brown on perf. 12 piece of paper with handpainted country name and value tablets, affixed to card (61x85mm.) marked “Spec”, initialled and dated “3 SEP 83”. Unique. Photo Note: De La Rue submitted designs for a general keyplate design but pointed out to the Crown Agents that this meant the dropping of the proposal for a larger £1 value. Apparently De La Rue misinterpreted the Crown Agents intentions and were then asked to quote for a design similar to the existing 1/- value “under the overprint system of stamps”. 5/- using a die proof of the 1/- design in rose on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “5 SEP 83”, the value tablet scratched out and handpainted “FIVE SHILLINGS” in the same colour, surrounded by pencil frame, below. Photo
£1,500-2,000
£1,500-1,800
1480 1480
ᔛ E
£1 using a die proof of the 1/- design in brown on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “5 SEP 83”, the value tablet scratched out and handpainted “ONE POUND” value tablet in the same colour, surrounded by pencil frame, below. Photo Note: Having submitted the two designs offered above, De La Rue suggested that going to a surface printed keyplate design would only entail the cost of £12 for any new duty, and further it would enable them to abandon at a very small cost the copperplate process of printing. WWW.SPINK.COM
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1481 1481
ᔛ E
Revised design close to that issued, executed in black and shades of grey and colour wash on card (28x32mm.) dated “NOV 3/83”. Delightful. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999
1482
Imperforate Colour Trials 1482
P ᔛ
1d. (10) in a variety of colour combinations affixed to two pieces of 1900 (14 Nov.) “Appendix” sheet, submitted at the request of the Crown Agents so that they could suggest the advisability of printing the 5/- and £1 values in doubly fugitive inks; the trials numbered “1” to “10”, numbers 1 and 2 in suggested colours for the 5/- and £1 values with that marked for “5/-” in black and red changed to “£1” and initialled “WHM” and that numbered “4” in purple and blue with “5/-” written alongside and similarly initialled, number 3 in grey and black marked “Too easily photographed”, numbers 7 to 9 on yellow paper and 10 on red paper; the first crossed by a light crease. A unique group. Photo
£2,500-3,000
Specimen Stamps 1483
ᔛ S
1d., 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 5/-, £1 and 1898 1/-, each handstamped “SPECIMEN.” (BAH1) diagonally, 21⁄ 2 d. and 6d. both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D12), all with gum; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1987) for three of the handstamped examples PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999 79
£400-500
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刂
x1485
x1486
S ᔛ
ᔛ
1d. pale rose, 1d. bright carmine, 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, 4d. (marginal with plate number), 6d., £1 and 1898 1/- blue-green (marginal), fresh bright colours, the two 1d. values lightly mounted, the others unmounted. A most attractive group. Cat. £437. Photo for £1
£200-250
21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine vertical pair and 6d. mauve horizontal pair, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 52s, 54s, £260
£80-120
£1 venetian red crisply cancelled with barred oval “27” of “Out Islands”. Fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2008) S.G. 57, £225.
£80-100
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1487 1487
ᔛ E
1887 Jubilee 21⁄ 2 d. composite essays (2), being master die proofs in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), one lettered “A” with “37. 21⁄ 2d. 87” handpainted in magenta in value tablet, the other lettered “B” with “21⁄ 2 PENNY” in magenta in value tablet, both dated “DEC 7TH. 87”. A unique pair. Photo
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£2,000-2,500
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1488
1489
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
x1490
x1491
刂
S ᔛ
1489
1901 Staircase 1d. composite essay with the frame in a design similar to that used for the British Guiana Jubilee issue, in shades of sepia with portions highlighted in Chinese white, affixed to card (90x114mm.) dated “19 DEC 1900”. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1901 Staircase 1d. composite essay in the issued design, vignette in sepia, black and Chinese white, the frame printed in rose-carmine, affixed to card (90x114mm.) marked “Dupl” and dated “March 14th. 01”. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1901-19 mint selection (91) including 1901-03 1d. variety watermark inverted, 1906-11 21⁄ 2 d. variety watermark inverted, 1911-19 3/- variety watermark inverted and reversed, 1918 (July) War Tax 1d. carmine plate number pane of sixty, 1d. carmine variety watermark sideways (B.P.A. Certificate, 2010), 1918 War Charity stamps and 1919 (July) 1/- lower left corner plate number block of ten; generally fresh and fine. Cat. £1,400+
£400-500
1901-37 selection (38) including 1901-03 1d. to 3/-, 1902-10 1d. to £1, 1906-11 1⁄ 2 d. pale green, 1919 War Tax 3d. black and brown, 1921-29 1d. to 3/-, 1935 Jubilee set and 1937 Coronation set, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, several unmounted, some a little toned, though generally fresh and fine. Cat. £1,500+
£350-450
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King Edward VII Head Issue Imperforate Colour Trials 1492
ᔛ P
1d. (6) from Appendix B of 7 August 1902, five bi-coloured and one in olive-brown, each affixed to small piece. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999 1493
ᔛ P
1d. (7) from Appendix B of 7 August 1902, six bi-coloured and one in olive-brown, all on gummed CA paper. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999 1494
P ᔛ
1d. (3) from the Appendix sheet of 25 January 1906, comprising carmine and green, purple and purple and black on red, the latter added for the proposed £1 in double fugitive ink, each affixed to small piece; the green and carmine with one corner creased. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999 Specimen Stamps 1495
1496
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
CA 4d. to £1 and MCA 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d., each handstamped “SPECIMEN.” (BAH1), fine mint. A rare group. B.P.A. Certificate (1987); also, CA 1d. to £1 set of seven and MCA 1 ⁄ 2 d., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D12), mint; gum a little yellow in places and 1⁄ 2 d. with a gum bend. Photo
£400-500
CA 6d., 1/-, 5/- and £1, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (D9) in red and affixed to individual pieces, all except the 6d. with “DF” at top. A unique group of reference Specimen stamps from the De La Rue archive. R.P.S. Certificate (1980) for each. Photo
£400-500
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1498
刂
x1499
1500
刂 ᔛ
刂
x1501
ᔛ S
1902-39 collection of envelopes (26) and fronts (3) all from Nassau, bearing a variety of values including Staircase 2/- and 3/-, Edward VII to 1/- (2), 1918 (Feb.-July) War Tax set and 1930 Tercentenary 2/- and 3/- and showing various handstamps and labels, K.G.VI envelopes/cards (96) largely bearing single values, blocks of four or sets with many used on day of issue, some registered and including 1939-40 Sea Floor covers (16), 1942 Landfall set to 5/- and single values to 5/- on illustrated cards, 1948 Tercentenary set, 1948 Wedding sets (4); fair to fine
£200-300
1902-10 21⁄ 2 d., 4d. (two shades), 1/- (2, one marginal with plate number), 5/-, £1 and 1906-11 set of four, fresh mint with the higher values unmounted. An attractive group. Cat. £529
£250-300
1911-19 MCA 2/- black and blue from the top of the sheet, variety watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 79w, £500. Photo
£180-200
1911-35 range (54) including 1912-19 4d. to £1, a selection of War Tax stamps with 1918 (Feb.-July) 1/-, 1920 Peace set, 1921-37 set less 2d. (£1 with gum a little toned), 1930 Tercentenary set with 2/- corner block of four, etc. fine mint with some unmounted
£250-300
1912-19 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 (marginal except 2d.), each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 81s-89s, £325. Photo
£150-180
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1499
1506
1503
Ex 1496
1504
1509
Ex 1501
1505
1518 83
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1507
1520
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ᔛ E
1917 Red Cross, a series of three artist’s drawings each depicting a handpainted “Red Cross” at top with either “1st. Jan. 17” or “1.1.17” in black or in red below, and each with a pencil surround, all executed on tracing paper and affixed to thin card (largest 173x100mm.), the last lettered “C” and marked “Approved WHM 29/12/16” and initialled; the odd trace of foxing though a remarkable and unique group. B.P.A. Certificate (1984) for the adopted example. Photo Note: In 1916 it was proposed to issue a special stamp as a contribution to the funds of the Bahamas Red Cross Society. The overprint was to be in the form of a red cross and the date of issue. The stamp was not requisitioned until 15 December 1916, and there was therefore no hope of it being available on time. On 20 December De La Rue submitted three hand drawn essays, being those offered above. The adopted design was signed by Sir William Mercer and the stamps were eventually issued on 18 May 1917. PROVENANCE:
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£1,000-1,200
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x1504
x1505
x1506
x1507
1508
刂
刂
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂
ᔛ P E ᔛ
1918 War Tax 1d. black and red, variety overprint double, one inverted, large part original gum, fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1947). S.G. 93a, £850. Photo
£200-300
1918 War Tax 1d. black and red, variety overprint inverted, large part original gum, slightly gum toned, otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). S.G. 93c, £1,500. Photo
£300-400
1918 War Tax 3d. purple on yellow, variety overprint double, large part original gum, fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1989). S.G. 94a, £1,600. Photo
£400-500
1918 War Tax 1/- grey-black and carmine marginal horizontal strip of three showing sheet number “107” and plate number “1”, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Attractive and a rare multiple. S.G. 95, £330+. Photo
£150-180
1919 (Jan.) War Charity 1d. grey-black and deep carmine-red, variety overprint double, large part original gum, fresh and fine. A scarce variety. Holcombe Certificate (1994). S.G. 101a, £2,000. Photo
£500-700
1919 (July) War Tax, a piece of surfaced paper (108x138mm.) showing five different impressions of the “WAR/TAX” overprint, one marked “Approved for large stamp” and another marked “Approved for small stamps”, initialled “WHM” and dated “6/2/19”; a couple of trivial imperfections, none affecting the proof impressions. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999 x1509
刂 ᔛ
1920 Peace 1d. carmine with margin at right, variety watermark Crown to right of CA and reversed, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 107y, £375. Photo
1510 1510
ᔛ E
£120-150
1511
1921-37 KGV 3d. value tablet, handpainted in black with tiny portions touched in with Chinese white, affixed to card (89x60mm.) marked “Bahamas 1189.”, dated “13.3.31” and endorsed “Appd”, initialled and dated “16/3/31”. B.P.A. Certificate (1983). Photo
£350-400
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, November 1999 1511
ᔛ P
x1512
ᔛ S
1921-37 KGV 3d. value tablet die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked. Photo
£100-120
1921-37 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 overprinted and perforated “SPECIMEN”, fresh with original gum, fine very lightly hinged. S.G. 115s-125s, £550. Photo
£300-400
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1514
ᔛ P ᔛ S+ អ
ᔛ S
1922 (c.) printer’s samples, 1⁄ 2 d. in purple and blue imperforate block of four each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1), affixed to piece of brown card (78x81mm.) numbered “110”; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). Photo PROVENANCE: “Staircase”, April 1999 1930 Tercentenary set of five, all marginal from the top of the sheet, and 1931 2/- and 3/-, all perforated “SPECIMEN”, fresh mint with the 1930 set only lightly mounted on face of margin. Cat. £275
£150-200
£120-150
1515 1515
1516
1517
ᔛ P
刂
刂អ ᔛ B
x1518
1519
刂 ᔛ
ᔛ P
x1520
x1521
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1931-46 Badge of Colony master die proof of the frame, in scarlet on surfaced wove paper (79x76mm.) with three sets of initials and dated “23/3/31”. Splendid. Photo PROVENANCE: “Staircase”, April 1999 1931-46 Badge of Colony 2/- and 3/- range of shades comprising 2/- (14 with a couple noted as slate-purple and indigo) and 3/- (14 with a brownish black and green upper right corner block of four with sheet number “529”), fine mint with some unmounted
£200-250
1942 (Sept.) 2/- slate-purple and indigo marginal block of eight (4x2) from the top of the sheet, fine unmounted mint. A rare multiple of this scarce shade. B.P.A. Certificate (2014). S.G. 131a, £880+. Photo
£350-400
1943 (Apr.) 3/- brownish black and green with narrow sheet margin at top, variety “A” of “CA” missing from watermark at centre of stamp, fine unmounted mint. Fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 132ab, £1,800. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1948 Eleuthera master proof of the frame (issued state) in black on surfaced wove paper (90x76mm.) with die number “XC 4521”, affixed to card (227x152mm.)
£200-250
1949 UPU 1/- carmine, variety “A” of “CA” in watermark omitted, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. KGVI Expertising Certificate (2015). S.G. 199 var. Photo
£350-400
1970-71 1c. to $3 on whiter paper, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). S.G. 295a-309a, £500. Photo
£180-200
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£1,500-1,800
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1522
1523
1508
Ex 1521
1517
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x1523
1524
刂
刂
ᔛ P អ B
1916 5d. black and orange, variety overprint double, large part original gum, fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2010). S.G. S1a, £800. Photo
£200-300
1916 5d. black and orange, variety overprint inverted, large part original gum, fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). S.G. S1c, £1,300. Photo
£300-400
1917 5d. black and orange imperforate plate proof block of six (3x2) on gummed watermarked paper; fine. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Morris H. Ludington, November 1999 1525
ᔛ E
1918 essay overprints (4) in black on piece of thin card (83x78mm.), the impression at lower right with a blue crayon tick and marked, on reverse, “Submitted 12.11.17 Appd 14.11.17”; some affixative stains. Believed unique. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
“Staircase”, April 1999
BARBADOS 1526
P+ ᔛ អ
1527 1528
1529
1858 1/- plate proof block of four in black on wove paper, fine. Photo
£250-300
No Lot 刂
刂
1861-70 prepared for use but not issued, perf. 11 to 121⁄ 2 (1d.) blue, unused without gum, well-centred; a few short perforations and a vertical crease though of good appearance and a presentable example of this rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 37, £2,000. Photo
£350-400
1870 watermark Large Star, rough perf. 14 to 16 (1d.) blue on blue paper, fresh unused without gum; a few perf. imperfections, otherwise sound. A rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1948). S.G. 44a, £4,000. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
Hodsell Hurlock, June 1958 E.K. Lickfold, February 1962 1530
1531
1532
P អ ᔛ B
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
1873 (June) 3d. plate proof block of six (3x2) in black on wove paper; diagonal crease, otherwise fine. A scarce multiple. Photo
£200-250
1874-75 watermark Large Star, perf. 14 1⁄ 2 d. plate proof block of four and a single in black on wove paper; the block a trifle toned, otherwise sound
£100-120
1875-80 CC 4d. marginal plate proof block of six (3x2) in black on wove paper; fine. Photo
£300-350
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1468A
1528
1525
1529
1530
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1535
1532
——————————————— 1536 ———————————————
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1533 1533
刂
1534
1535
1536
ᔛ
P ᔛ
1875-80 CC perf. 14x121⁄ 2 4d. red, unused with part original gum, fresh bright colour and paper. A fine and most attractive example of this rare perforation variety, of which less than twelve examples are believed to exist. R.P.S. (1966) and B.P.A. (2010) Certificates. S.G. 84, £6,000. Photo
£2,000-2,500
1878 1d. (Type A) on 5/-, a right half with part original gum; shallow thinning at top though of good appearance - Friedl Certificate, 1979; also a right half cancelled by datestamp portion of duplex; a fraction soiled, otherwise sound - R.P.S. Certificate, 1950. S.G. 86, £5,650. Photo
£400-500
1878 1d. (Type C) on 5/-, a right half clearly cancelled by “bootheel”; short perf. at right, otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. 88, £1,000. Photo
£120-150
1882-86 master die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE and dated “30 JAN 82”; also, 1909-10 2d. value tablet die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER STRIKING” and dated “?? SEP 08”. Photo
£250-300
1902 (c.) Britannia 6d. proofs in black, grey-purple, yellow-green, deep green, yellow, red-brown, dark blue and orange, all on ungummed Star watermarked paper. A fine and rare set considered to have been produced for the Earl of Crawford with only three of each colour believed printed. R.P.S. Certificate (1969) for each. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1902 (c.) Britannia 6d. proofs in black, grey-purple and dark blue, all on ungummed Star watermarked paper. A fine and rare trio. Photo
£400-500
1922 (c.) imperforate printer’s samples comprising 1916-19 issue 1⁄ 4 d. blue-green and 1920-21 issue 3/- blue and green pairs, the latter overprinted “SPECIMEN” (DS1) and affixed to card; fine
£100-120
HARDENING”
1537
1538
1539
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
P ᔛ S ᔛ
BASUTOLAND 1540
刂
1933 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- sets (2), 1935 Silver Jubilee set and Postage Due 1933-52 1d., large part original gum; fine. S.G. 1-14, D1, £612
£150-200
BECHUANALAND 1541
刂
1932 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, fine mint. S.G. 99-110, £475
£150-200
1542
刂
1932 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, fine mint. S.G. 99-110, £475
£120-150
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1548
1550
1549
1554
1566
Ex 1545
1546
———— 1551 ————
1563
1552
1565
1555
1558
1577
1578
91
1547
1553
1581
1562
1579
1564
1580
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1543 1543
1544
*
*
1851 (5 Mar.) envelope to Scotland, rated “1/-”, showing an over-inked strike of the Crowned circle “PAID/AT IRELAND ISLE BERMUDA” (P2) in red at lower left corner, “IRELAND ISLE/BERMUDA” despatch c.d.s. (PM5) at upper right corner alongside faint London Paid c.d.s. (25.3), arrival c.d.s. (26.3) on reverse; small portion of envelope torn away at top, well away from any of the postal markings. An attractive example of this rare handstamp, being the fifth earliest strike recorded by Forand and Freeland. S.G. CC2, £7,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1851 (21 May) wrapper (truncated at one side) to Flatts with scarce St. Georges Paid handstamp in red. Photo
£240-280
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker, April 1979
1865-1903 Government Issue Imperforate Plate Proofs 1545
1546
1547
ᔛ P ᔛ C
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
1d. rose-red (just cut-into at right) and 3d. orange horizontal pair on surfaced unwatermarked paper, both marginal, each overprinted “CANCELLED” (D7), fine. Photo
£250-300
6d. dull mauve on CC watermarked paper, good to large margins all round, part original gum, fine. Photo
£300-350
1/- green on CC watermarked paper, good to large margins all round, without gum, fine appearance. Photo
£250-300
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1433
1559
1595
1596
1572
Ex 1608
1570
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1549
1550
刂 ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂 ᔛ
1551
1552
1553
1554
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
1d. rose-red horizontal pair, the left-hand stamp showing eye retouch, faintly toned on reverse at left, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1, £200+. Photo
£120-150
1d. rose-red interpanneau block of four, vertical gum crease, otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1, £400+. Photo
£240-280
1d. pale rose horizontal pair, the right-hand stamp showing dot after “O” of “ONE”, a few toned perfs., otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2, £280+. Photo
£150-180
1d. pale rose, part original gum, and 1883-1904 1d. aniline carmine used, both variety inverted “Q” in “ONE”, fine. S.G. 2 var, 24a var. Photo
£100-120
2d. bright blue, variety watermark inverted, cancelled with numeral barred oval, a few shorts perfs. at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 4w, £700. Photo
£250-300
3d. yellow-buff, variety watermark inverted, small surface rub at upper right, otherwise fine used. S.G. 5aw, £325. Photo
£100-120
6d. dull purple, part original gum, some gum creases, short perfs. at left, probably reperforated at right, otherwise fine appearance. S.G. 6, £1,000. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Morris H. Ludington, June 1999 1555
刂
6d. dull mauve horizontal pair, variety watermark inverted, large part original gum, short perf. at foot, small corner crease, pencil notations on reverse, good appearance. S.G. 7w, £360. Photo
£100-120
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1556 1556
1557
刂
S ᔛ
1874 “THREE PENCE” (Type 6) on 1d. rose-red, unused with part original gum; two firm’s handstamps on reverse, one of which just shows through to face. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1960). S.G. 12, £18,000. Photo
£4,000-5,000
1883-1904 1⁄ 2 d. dull green, 2d. aniline purple, 1/- yellow-brown and 1901 1⁄ 4 d. on 1/dull grey, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, a few minor faults, fine appearance. S.G. 21s, 26s, 29s, 30as, £455
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2005 1558
1559
刂
*
1883-1904 4d. orange-brown, variety watermark reversed, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 28ax, £500. Photo
£250-300
1888 (11 July) envelope from Ireland Isle to U.S.A., bearing 1865-1903 1d. (2) and 1880 1⁄ 2 d. tied “3” duplex erroneously inscribed “INLAND ISLAND”; a little worn at upper right, adhesion on reverse. Photo
£200-250
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1560
1561
Die Proofs 1560
P ᔛ
Vignette Die II in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER “25 MAY 03” and initialled; fine. Photo
STRIKING”,
dated £450-500
PROVENANCE:
George Ulrich, June 1989 1561
ᔛ P
3d. frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER “10 MAY 03”. Photo
HARDENING”
and dated £300-350
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2005
One Penny Imperforate Colour Trials 1562
P ᔛ
Black and yellow-orange on CA watermarked paper; fine and rare. Photo
£450-500
1563
P ᔛ
Azure and ultramarine with Jubilee line, on CA watermarked paper; fine and rare. Photo
£800-900
PROVENANCE:
Sir Henry Tucker, October 1978 ———————————————————— 1564
1565
1566
1567
ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂
刂អ ᔛ B
1910-25 MCA 1⁄ 2 d. green, variety watermark inverted, part c.d.s., repaired lower right corner, otherwise good appearance and rare, being the item of record. S.G. 45 var. Photo
£350-400
1910-25 MCA 1d. carmine marginal block of four, upper right stamp [R.1/8] with “flag” flaw, mint with slightly toned gum, hinged in the margin only. S.G. 46ba, £555. Photo
£120-150
1918-22 £1 purple and black on red (marginal), variety broken crown and scroll, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 55b, £1,000. Photo
£450-500
1918 War Tax 1d. rose-red block of twelve, one with variety “TAXI” for “TAX”, some separated perfs., otherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 56a var.
£100-120
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Ex 1568 1568
1569
1570
1571
1572
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刂អ B
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ᔛ S
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1920-48 envelopes (4) all bearing keyplate values, comprising 1924-32 12/6d. grey and orange solo franking registered to France, 1918-22 2/6d. black and red, and 10/- green and carmine both on local covers with matching Hamilton c.d.s. dated “23.MAR.20”, and 1938-53 2/- purple and deep blue plate block of four showing unlisted flaw, used to U.S.A. A fine and attractive group. S.G. 52, 54, 93, 116d. Photo for 12/6d.
£1,500-1,800
1920 War Tax 1d. carmine block of thirty six from the right of the sheet, one showing R.1/8 “flag” flaw and plate scratch, large part original gum, fresh and fine. Rare, being the example of record. S.G. 58 var.
£450-500
1920 (29 Oct.) envelope registered from St. Georges to New York, bearing 1918-22 2/6d. tied by c.d.s.; vertical fold in centre, slight toning, otherwise generally fine appearance. Photo
£180-200
1921 Tercentenary set each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum or unmounted mint, fresh and very fine. S.G. 68s-76s, £350
£240-280
1922 (9 Aug.) envelope registered from St. Georges to London, bearing 1918-22 2/and 2/6d. each tied by c.d.s.; fine. Photo
£250-300
1922-24 Watermark Multiple Script CA 1573
1574
+
刂អ ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
2d. grey upper left corner block of four, variety watermark reversed, slightly gum toned, unmounted mint. S.G. 80x, £300+
£100-120
3d. ultramarine, variety watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 83w, £160
£100-120
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1575 1575
刂
2/6d. black and bright-orange vermilion on deep blue, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1999). S.G. 89k, £3,250. Photo
£1,500-1,800
1576 1576
1577
1578
1579
ᔛ
刂
刂
刂
2/6d. black and bright-orange vermilion on deep blue, neat Hamilton c.d.s. dated “19.8.36”, very fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 89k, £3,000. Photo
£1,500-1,800
10/- green and red on pale emerald, variety broken crown and scroll, part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 92b, £700. Photo
£350-400
10/- green and red on pale emerald, variety break in lines below left scroll, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 92e, £800. Photo
£350-400
10/- green and red on deep emerald, variety broken crown and scroll, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 92gb, £700. Photo
£350-400
PROVENANCE:
Robert Dickgiesser, October 1999 1580
1581
1582
1583
ᔛ
刂
刂
ᔛ
10/- green and red on deep emerald, variety broken crown and scroll, part Hamilton c.d.s., fine. S.G. 92gb, £900. Photo
£350-400
12/6d. grey and orange, variety break in scroll [R1/12], from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number “1”, original gum; fine. S.G. 93a, £700. Photo
£250-300
12/6d. grey and orange, variety broken crown and scroll, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 93b, £750. Photo
£300-350
12/6d. grey and orange, variety broken crown and scroll, part Hamilton c.d.s., fine. S.G. 93b, £950. Photo
£400-450
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1585 1586
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂
x1587
1588
刂
刂
A mint selection arranged on album leaves and a Hagner sheet with a range of printings and shades including 2/- (7 with line perf. 141⁄ 4 ), 2/6d. (5 with line perf. 141⁄ 4 ), 5/- (8), 10/- (6 with line perf. 141⁄ 4 ), 12/6d. (4) and £1 (4). Mostly good to fine. (51)
£300-400
2/- purple and blue on deep blue, perf. 14, variety gash in chin, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 116cf, £325. Photo
£120-150
10/- green and deep lake on pale emerald, perf. 14, a few tiny surface rubs, otherwise fine appearance and perf. 141⁄ 2 5/- dull yellow-green and red on yellow, toned perf. at right, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 118b, 119 £750. Photo
£80-100
10/- bluish green and deep red on green, 12/6d. grey and yellow, £1 purple and black on red (2), £1 pale purple and black on pale red, £1 deep reddish purple and black on pale red, all perf. 14, original gum, fine. S.G. 119a, 120d, 121, 121b, 121c, £1,625
£250-300
£1 pale purple and black on pale red, perf. 14, variety “ER” joined, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 121ba, £700. Photo
£300-350
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1591 1592 1593
1594
刂 ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂 ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂 ᔛ
1962-68 2d. with margin at left, variety lilac omitted, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 164a, £1,000. Photo 1962-68 6d. marginal block of four from the right of the sheet, variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 168w, £800. Photo PROVENANCE: David J. Saul, October 2013
£650-750 £600-700
1962-68 5/- brown-purple and blue-green, variety watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 177w, £300. Photo
£120-150
1970 1c. on 1d. upper left corner block of four, variety watermark inverted, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 232w, £200. Photo
£100-120
1974-76 12c. Jacaranda block of four from the right of the sheet with traffic lights, variety watermark inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 305w, £300. Photo PROVENANCE: David J. Saul, October 2013 1978-83 $1 Blue Angelfish, variety watermark crown to right of CA, fresh and very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 400w, £325. Photo
£120-150
£180-200
Postal Stationery 1595 1596
1597 1598
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*
*
ᔛ E
1893 Provisional postcard bearing 1880 1⁄ 2 d. and 1883-1904 1d. surcharged “One Penny.”, fine unused and rare. Photo 1893 (24 Aug.) “One Penny” on 1 ⁄ 2 d. red postal stationery card from Hamilton to Germany neatly cancelled by “1” duplex; fine and rare, being only used postally for three months. Photo
£220-260
1880 U.P.U. postcards (2), 1⁄ 2 d. blue and 1d. buff, without stamps, some foxing on 1⁄ 2 d., otherwise fine and scarce
£100-120
1891 2d. registered envelope handpainted essay in ultramarine, grey and Chinese white on tracing paper (58mm. x 69mm.), marked “NOV 12. 91”; small crease at upper right, otherwise very fine. Unique. Photo PROVENANCE: George Ulrich, June 1989
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£350-400
1
£1,500-1,800
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1583
1585
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Ex 1586
1588
1594
1590
1591
1592
1593
1598 99
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P អ B ᔛ
1928-37 selection of Perkins, Bacon & Co. plate proofs in sheets of one hundred (10x10) in black, comprising 1928 5c. Andean Condor (2), 10c. President Siles (3), 15c. Map of Bolivia (2), one of each with Plate “2” in top left corner, 1930-37 Marshal Sucre 50c. and 1b.; a few minor imperfections otherwise generally fine
£250-300
BRAZIL 1600
A * ᔛ
1931 (23 Feb.) first Varig flight from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre, souvenir envelope franked 200r. and Varig 350r. on 1300r., Porto Alegre datestamp on reverse; fine. Muller 110a
£100-120
BRITISH EAST AFRICA 1601
1602
刂
刂
1890-95 4a. grey imperforate horizontal pair showing spectacular part of papermaker’s watermark, unused without gum; very slightly discoloured between the stamps from hinges, otherwise fine. Very rare with only two sheets of sixty printed. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 10, £2400. Photo Note: Of the two sheets of sixty printed it is felt that one was gummed and the other, from which the above pair was taken, remained ungummed. PROVENANCE: “Shivani”, May 1997 1891 “ 1⁄ 2 anna” in manuscript on 2a. vermilion from the top of the sheet, initialled “AB”, unused without gum; corner crease at upper right and small tear at foot. A presentable example of this very rare stamp of which five unused examples are recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 23, £11,000. Photo PROVENANCE: Howard and Torie Gibralter Estate, September 2000
£400-500
£1,500-2,000
1603 1603
*
1895 (9 May) Whitfield King & Co. envelope registered from Mombassa to Ipswich, bearing 4a. on 5d. dull purple and blue horizontal pair, each neatly cancelled with c.d.s., showing boxed “REGISTERED” handstamp in violet and London registered oval d.s. (2.6) and arrival c.d.s. on reverse (3.6). Fine and very attractive. Signed P. Holcombe and offered with his 1996 certificate. Note: Of the 19 Whitfield King covers recorded, eleven bear 8a. frankings made up with 4a. on 5d. pairs, this being one of only four sent on 9 May 1895. PROVENANCE: Chantry Collection, 1990 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,500-1,800
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1602
1611
1613
1643
1605
Ex 1619
1685
1638
1623
Ex 1639
Ex 1659
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Ex 1640
Ex 1686
1644
Ex 1642
1696
1699 101
Ex 1676
1701
Ex 1704
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1895 1⁄ 2 a. deep brown strip of three and 1a. to 5r. (41⁄ 2 a. in dull violet shade) in pairs, all horizontal except for the 2r. which is vertical, heavily mounted mint ecept the 2a. which is without gum; the 8a. with defective corner, one or two other minor faults though well above average. Attractive and rare. S.G. 33-47, £6,200+
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
“Shivani”, May 1997
BRITISH HONDURAS 1605
ᔛ P
1872-79 4d. die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE and dated “June 6 1879”, initialled at lower left corner and subsequently marked “Sir is this to be a plate of 30”, the reply “Yes” initialled by Warren William De La Rue. A remarkable proof. Photo
HARDENING”
£700-900
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Joan Harper, March 2009 1606
1607
*
ᔛ S
1888-91 surcharged selection comprising 1888 2c. on 1d. bisected single on large portion of circular letter sheet, 1891 (11 May) envelope addressed locally bearing 2c. on 1d. bisected in pair with normal, and 1897 (27 Feb.) envelope to London bearing 1891 5c. on 3c. on 5d. pair. Generally good to fine
£100-150
1902-04, 1904-07 and 1908-11 sets, all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mint; a couple with surface rubbing, otherwise fine. S.G. 80-100, £425
£100-120
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES x1608
*
Middle East Forces 1942 (16 July) censored airmail envelope from Asmara to Durban, bearing 1942 (2 Mar.) Type M1 3d., Type M2 square stops 21⁄ 2 d. and 5d. vertical pair with Types 2 and 2a se-tenant, all cancelled by Asmara c.d.s., censored at source with Crowned “548” handstamp in violet and subsequently with Italian label, Asmara Railway transit c.d.s. (17.7) on reverse; the envelope with tear at upper left and across flap, and minor faults in places though an exceptional franking with the 5d. se-tenant pair. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. M4, M8, M10b. Also, 1944 (17 Jan.) envelope to Benghazi, 1942 (20 Aug.) United States Air mail envelope and two 1945 Great Britain 3d. green G size registered envelopes to Egypt. Photo
£800-1,000
Note: Only eighty-eight panes of sixty were overprinted with the combined Types M2+2a setting giving 1584 se-tenant pairs. The vast majority were separated with the survival rate of intact pairs very low.
BULGARIA 1609
ᔛ P
1924-27 folder containing six oversize pen and Chinese white artists proofs, eleven photographic proofs and fifty-two perforated proofs of eight unissued designs in various colours; also Turkey Red Crescent oversize pen and Chinese white artists proofs (2) and seven perforated proofs of an unissued design; some mostly small faults though chiefly fine and a most interesting group
£2,000-3,000
BUSHIRE 1610
ᔛ
1915 (Aug.) 5ch. carmine and brown and 1kr. carmine and blue, fine used. S.G. 4, 10, £560
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£120-150
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ᔛ
x1612
1613
1614
1615
1616
1617
1618
1619
1620
1621
1622
1623
1624
刂
刂
刂
刂
刂+ អ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂អ ᔛ B
1851 laid paper 6d. slate violet, large margins all round with outer frame lines intact, target cancellation; a sound example of this scarce stamp. S.G. 2, £1,300. Photo
£200-250
1864 2c. unused (regummed) and well-centred, and 1893 20c. and 50c. unused with part original gum
£120-150
1868 Ottawa printing, thin paper 1c. red-brown unused without gum, centred to right, a fraction soiled otherwise fine. Greene Certificate (2013). S.G. 47, £750. Photo
£120-150
1908-63 mint selection (78) on stockpage, including 1908 Quebec set (part original gum), 1911-22 5c. pair, 1935 1c. to $1, 1942-48 War Effort 1c. to $1, Air 6c. and 7c. in vertical pairs, 1946-47 Peace (less 10c.) in vertical pairs, Official 1949 Postage and Air set, etc., chiefly fine with many unmounted mint
£300-400
1912-88 mainly mint collection arranged in an album including 1932-33 to 13c., 1935 to $1, 1937-38 values to $1 and largely complete from 1939 to date; also 1835-97 selection of sixteen entires/envelopes with 1835 to Quebec from Montreal, 1847 and 1848 to Scotland, 1849 to London. Mixed condition. (hundreds)
£250-300
1930 Air 5c., 1935 Air 6c., 1937-38 Air 6c., 1946 Peace 8c. to $1, Air 7c., 1950 Oil Wells 50c., 1953 Totem Pole $1 and 1963 Export $1, all in blocks of four, some with imprint, chiefly unmounted mint. S.G. 310, 355, 371, 401-407, 431, 446, 536, £476+
£120-150
1935 Silver Jubilee 3c. portraits of both the King and Queen die proof with die number “X-V-126” and “X-V-127” respectively and imprint, both in black on card (150x229mm.) as used for banknotes
£500-700
1935 Silver Jubilee 5c. portrait die proof with die number “X.V.116 A” and imprint, in black on card (189x153mm.) as used for the 1935 $20 bank note; the odd light tone on the die area
£300-400
1935 Silver Jubilee set of five imperforate plate proofs in horizontal or vertical (3c., 10c. and 13c.) pairs, fine unmounted mint. A rare set. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1951 Fisherman $1 ultramarine block of eight (2 x 4), unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 433, £320+
£120-150
1951 Fisherman $1 ultramarine blocks of four from the four corners of the sheets; one or two finger prints and the two blocks from the top of the sheet hinged in the margins, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 433, £640 as singles
£150-200
1999 (Jan.) Chinese New Year 46c. sheetlet with red and tagging omitted, fine unmounted mint. Rare, only 25 examples recorded. S.G. 1862a, £500; Unitrade 1768b, $1,250
£120-150
2001 (Jan.) Chinese New Year 47c. with gold omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2050, £950; Unitrade 1883a, $2,000. Photo
£200-250
2003 (Jan.) Chinese New Year 48c., a complete sheet of twenty-five, the first two columns with gold omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2176a, £3000; Unitrade 1969a, $6000
£1,200-1,500
Official Stamps 1625
刂 ᔛ
1949 1c. to $1, Air 7c., 1950-52 1c. to $1, Air 7c., 1950-51 10c., $1, and Special Delivery 1950 10c. (both), unmounted mint; fine. S.G. O162-171, 178-190, 191-192, OS20-21, £602
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£150-200
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1627
1628
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*
A group of undated entires (8) addressed internally with three “On Service”, various handstamps including Crown Uitenhage (2), boxed “TO PAY” and “POST PAID” (3); generally good to fine
£150-200
1813-52 entires/entire letters (15) to England, nine with Cape Town Ship Letter or General Post Office handstamps, five with mostly London Ship Letter handstamps, two carried privately and put in to the UK postal system and two from the UK; also one bearing white paper 6d. (defective). Condition variable
£200-250
1822-40 entires/entire letters (9) to the UK, various markings and with India Letter handstamps of Dartmouth, Deal, London, Plymouth, Portsmouth (2), Southampton and Weymouth; mixed condition with fair to fine strikes
£150-200
1629 1629
*
1865 (28 Oct.) large wrapper written in the distinctive hand of Dr. David Livingstone from Bombay to Sir Thomas Maclear at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town, marked “On Her Majestys Service” and “Observation Book from Dr. Livingstone” at foot, “R.&Co.” (Remington & Co., Bombay), red wax seal, despatch and Port Elizabeth (7.12) datestamps on reverse with a further Port Elizabeth datestamp on face. A fine item of mail sent by this most famous of explorers. Photo Note: David Livingstone was in Bombay from September 1865 until January 1866 where he raised funds and prepared for his forthcoming expedition to Africa, and was received by the Governor, Sir Bartle Frere. This was to be his last expedition - he died in 1873 and his body was returned to England where he is buried in Westminster Abbey.
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1631
1632
1633
1634
*
*
*
*
ᔛ S
1861 Woodblock 4d. pale milky blue, touched at lower left, close to good margins on other sides, tied by triangular “CGH” obliterator on 1861 (14 Mar.) entire from Somerset West to Port Elizabeth with despatch and arrival datestamps on reverse; the adhesive with a small light stain, otherwise sound. B.P.A. Certificate (2016), S.G. 14. Photo
£800-1,000
1866-1904 range of covers/cards (15) all to England with frankings of 4d. (3), 6d. (3), 1/- (2) and later rates with two wrappers, etc.; generally good to fine
£120-150
1872-1905 selection of covers/cards (11) used internally with one bearing Hope 1d. and five bearing Hope 4d., and one 1d. envelope, uprated with 4d., registered from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg; also 1865 entire bearing defective De La Rue 4d. and two unused cards
£100-120
1881-1903 selection of covers comprising items to Germany (5 with rates of 1d., 2d. (taxed), 71⁄ 2 d., 8d. and 10d. (registered)), 1888 front to USA at 8d., 1891 to Switzerland at 3d. and 1894 21⁄ 2 d. envelope to Bosnia; generally good to fine
£120-150
1884-90 2d., 6d., 1893-1902 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 1893-98 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d., 1/- and 5/-, each handstamped “Specimen” in small italics (Samuel type SA1) in violet, original gum, the 1d. with rounded corner and all except the 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. creased. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 50a, 52, 58, 59a, 63-65, 67-68s
£150-200
Mafeking x1635
ᔛ
A selection comprising seriffed overprint on Cape 1d. on 1⁄ 2 d. (both) and 3d. on 1d., on Bechuanaland Protectorate 1d. on 1⁄ 2 d., 3d. on 1d. and 6d. on 2d., on Bechuanaland Protectorate 6d. on 3d. and 1/- on 4d.; sans-serif overprint on Bechuanaland Protectorate 1/- on 6d. and 2/- on 1/-, and produced photographically 1d. pale blue, 1d. deep blue, 3d. deep blue 181⁄ 2 mm. wide and 3d. deep blue 21mm. wide, used and nearly all on small pieces; the 2/- on 1/- a little soiled and the 21mm. 3d. with a corner crease though generally good to fine. Cat. £4,090
105
£800-1,000
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1637
1638
刂
*
ᔛ P
1905-35 mint selection (70) on stockpage, including 1907-09 with values to 10/-, 1912-20 set with additional 10/- white back and olive back, 1921-26 Script 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/-, 1932 Centenary set, 1935 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/-, etc., large part original gum; chiefly fine
£300-350
1913-46 selection of ten envelopes including 1913 (29 Dec.) to U.S.A. bearing 1912-20 white back 3d. cancelled with Grand Cayman double-ring d.s., 1914 (23 July) to U.S.A. registered and bearing 1907-09 21⁄ 2 d., 1912-20 1⁄ 2 d., 1d.(marginal strip of three) and white back 3d. cancelled with Grand Cayman double-ring d.s., 1932 Assembly (4, two “Panton” postage due both from Antigua). Generally good to fine
£200-250
1917 (Sept.) War Stamp die proof of the Type 16 surcharge in black on wove paper (64x53mm.), dated “14 MAY 1917” and endorsed “Approved WHM 16.5.17”, affixed to card (70x58mm.); some pinholes at upper left and trivial ageing. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Howard Green Richard Maisel, February 2007
1932 Centenary Issue 1639
1640
ᔛ S
刂 ᔛ
x1641 1642
刂
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, some a trifle gum toned; scarce. S.G. 84s-95s, £600. Photo
£120-150
1
£200-220
1
£150-180
1
£150-200
⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 84-95, £500. Photo ⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of twelve, fine mint. S.G. 84-95, £500. ⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, fine mint. S.G. 84-94, £500. Photo ————————————————————
1643
刂 ᔛ
1991 30c. Blowholes, variety silver (inscription and face value) omitted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 728a, £850. Photo
£400-500
CEYLON 1644
刂
1857-59 5d. chestnut, fresh bright colour, shaved to good margins, part original gum with a couple of disturbed patches. Scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (1947). S.G. 5, £1,600. Photo
£250-300
CHILE 1645
A * ᔛ
1938 (19 June) Santiago to Antofugasta flight, crashed in the Andes, envelope to Lima bearing Air 20c. (2), 50c. pair and 2p., special four line cachet applied when the wreckage was found in February 1941; fine. Nierinck 380619f
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£100-120
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1647
1648
1649
1650
1651
刂
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1865 Shanghai ‘Large Dragons’ unused selection (7) including 1ca. blue (Printing 69), 2ca. black, (Pr.51) 4ca. yellow (Pr.56), 6ca. red-brown (Pr.58), 8ca. green (Pr.74), 12ca. orange (Pr.75), and 16ca. (Pr.62). Minor staining/marks as often though a scarce group.
£300-350
1931 (Apr.) “Eurasia Aviation Corporation” Shanghai to Manchouli first flight envelope bearing Junk 10c. and Air 45c. with special cancellations, black on slate vignette, arrival d.s. on reverse; fine. Muller 29
£100-120
1931 (Apr.) Peiping to Nanking first flight,souvenir envelope bearing Junk 7c., 1925 3c. on 4c. and Air 15c.; fine. Muller 27
£100-120
1933 Shanghai-Canton and Canton-Shanghai C.N.A.C. souvenir envelopes, the first registered and bearing Air 15c. and 50c., the second with 15c. pair; a trifle soiled, otherwise fine
£150-200
1936 (12 Feb.) first China to Europe flight by C.N.A.C. souvenir envelope to Germany bearing Air 15c., 25c. and 50c. with framed “DELAYED BY ADVERSE/WEATHER. REFORWARDED/ON 21.2.36.” cachet in red with date altered at 28 Feb., two “AIR MAIL SERVICE POSTPONED./FORWARDED BY STEAMER TO/SINGAPORE FOR ONWARD TRANS/MISSION BY AIR” cachets (both deleted) and French transit datestamps on reverse; fine
£150-200
1936 Canton - Hanoi, first flight plain envelope bearing Air 50c., 1937 “FIRST FLIGHT - U.S.A” souvenir envelope bearing Air 25c., 45c. and $1, 1940 airmail cover from Canton to Vancouver bearing 1c., Air 30c. and 50c., with violet boxed “AIRMAIL SERVICE IN CHINA ONLY” cachet and censor strip, and 1953 window envelope (with enclosure) from England to Shanghai bearing Coronation 1/6d. and with framed violet “FIRM CLOSED” cachet and returned to sender; good to fine
£150-200
1941 (22 Oct.) long brown envelope registered to Argentina, with typewritten “AIR MAIL to Hongkong”, bearing Sun Yat Sen $1 with Dong Juang anti Bandit handstamp, Air 50c., Dong Juan Shan Sheng Chinese cancellations, Shan Sheng Kure etiquette and with framed violet “NOT OPENED/BY/CENSOR” handstamp. Rare. Photo
£250-300
1941 (Dec.) First Chungking-Calcutta and return souvenir envelopes (2), the first bearing Sun Yat Sen $1, Air 25c. and $2 with special cancellation, the second with 1a., 2a., 31⁄ 2 a. and 1r.; fine
£200-250
Accumulation of better singles and sets in red album, including 1967 Thoughts of Mao Tse-tung set of eleven used, (8f. strip with burnished gold), 1919 U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai 2c. on 1c. to $2 on $1 overprinted set of sixteen, and 1922 2c. on 1c. and 4c. on 2c. mint (some oxidisation of orange shades), group of (10) Tibet ‘Dull ink’ 1912 imperf. issues, Japanese occupation sets, cinderella interest with imperf. “Chinese Imperial Commerce Bureau Shantung” block of six, later miniature sheets, varieties etc. An interesting collection.
£600-800
A selection in stockbook which includes 1897 Large Figures, wide setting, second print 30c. on 24ca. with part original gum (S.G. 65), a few other 1897 values and a smattering of later issues in mixed condition
£400-500
CHINA CLIPPER/CHINA
1652
1653
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
x1654
1655
COLOMBIA 1656
1904-26 mint and used specialised collection neatly presented in an album, contained in a carton, including perforation types, proofs with 1917 2c. Nariño, 1920 Arms 3c. red on yellow and varieties; also a further album with 1917 Perkins, Bacon & Co. proof sheets of one hundred (10x10) in black, comprising 1⁄ 2 d. (2, one with Plate number “2”), 1c. (3, with Plate letters “A”, Plate “B” and Plate number “5”), 2c. (3, with Plate number “2” and plate “3”), 4c., 5c. (4, with Plate numbers “2”, “3”, “4”), 10c., 20c., 50c. (2, one a sheet of fifty), 1p. (2, one a sheet of fifty). An interesting lot and generally good to fine. (hundreds) Photo for lot 1652 appears on page 113 107
£500-600
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1919 (3 Dec.) envelope to San Francisco bearing 1902 21⁄ 2 d., 1913 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (2) and 11⁄ 2 d. perf. 15x14 cancelled Rarotonga double-ring d.s.; 1921 (7 Jan.) ‘Marsh’ envelope registered and bearing 1920 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of six with similar d.s.; 1947 (18 June) ‘Hodson’ envelope registered and bearing 1931-32 Postal Fiscal £5. Good to fine
£250-300
CYPRUS
1658 1658
1659
1660
1661
刂+ អ
ᔛ S
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
1886 (June) fractions 8mm. apart, CA 1⁄ 2 on 1⁄ 2 pi. emerald-green block of four, the upper left stamp variety large “1” at left, lightly mounted mint; slightly off-white though a very rare block. S.G. 29/a, £5,650+. Photo
£2,500-3,000
1928 Anniversary 1⁄ 4 pi. to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 123s-132s, £700. Photo
£250-300
1928 Anniversary 1⁄ 4 pi. to £1 set of ten values in blocks of four from the upper right corner of the sheet with sheet numbers; unmounted mint. Superb and exceptionally rare. S.G. 123-132, £1,200+ Photo
£1,000-1,500
1960-61 Republic 15m. brownish bistre and deep indigo complete sheet of one hundred (10x10), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 192b, £2,000
£300-400
DANZIG 1662
A * ᔛ
1920 (Oct.) registered commercial airmail cover to Manchester bearing 1920 20pf., Air 40 on 40pf., 60 on 60pf. and 1m. on 40pf.; flap missing from reverse and soiled. Also 1938 picture postcard bearing 1924 Air 20g., 21⁄ 2 g. and 1935 Air 15pf.; scarce
£100-120
DOMINICA 1663
1664
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刂
1805-1918 envelopes (6) including 1805 to Edinburgh, 1912 to Germany, registered with 1907-08 5/-, to Newark, N.J. with 1879-88 6d. overprinted “REVENUE”. Good to fine
£250-300
1923-33 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, set of twenty-one, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 71-91 £375
£120-150
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Ex 1666
1672
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1665 1665
刂
1964 1.25R John F. Kennedy souvenir sheet, variety black inverted affecting centre and all inscriptions, the only reported example according to the Sellinger catalogue; faint diagonal bend, otherwise very fine mint. Scott C47 var. Photo
£2,000-2,500
EGYPT 1666
刂+ អ
1934 U.P.U. set in corner blocks of four, 1m., 10m. and 100m. creased, unmounted mint or original gum, some bends and slightly toned gum, the 50p. and £E1 blocks with the stamps unmounted. A rare set in blocks. S.G. 219-232, £3,200+. Photo
£800-1,000
ETHIOPIA 1667
1668
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1929 (19 Dec.) envelope registered to Holland, bearing 1929 Air 1⁄ 4 m., 1⁄ 2 m. and 1m. on the front and 1928 2m, pair on reverse, typewritten “Par Avion/By Air Mail” label.; a little roughly opened and small stain at foot; scarce
£100-120
1931 (2 July) envelope registered to Djibouti, bearing 1931 Air 1g. (2), 2g. and 4g. with violet Addis Ababa R.P. cancellations, violet “4 Service Special” and red “ADDISIDJIBOUTI” cachets, black on red registration etiquette with numerals inserted by hand, arrival c.d.s. on reverse; fine
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
Roberto Sciaky, March 2007 1669
A 刂 ᔛ
1947 Resumption of Air Mail Service set, original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 349-351, £245
£100-120
FALKLAND ISLANDS 1670
1671
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
1933 Centenary 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, very lightly mounted mint; fresh and fine. S.G. 127-138, £4,250. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1960-66 Birds 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 set in unmounted mint blocks of four; one 2/- with rounded corner, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 193-207, £680
£150-200
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1856 Small Pearls, wove paper 5k. blue with very large margins, on piece with pen cross cancellation only; some light vertical wrinkles, otherwise fine. Philatelic Federation of Finland Certificate (2006). S.G. 1D, £1,800. Photo
£200-250
FRANCE 1673
1674
1675
1676
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1677
1859-1979 mint and used collection housed in four Lindner hingeless albums, contained in a carton, including 1849-52 10c., 15c., 40c., 1852-53 10c., 1853-61 25c., 1f., 1869 5f., 1870-71 imperf. Bordeaux to 80c., 1876-85 N under B 2c., 1877-90 with values to 5f., 1900-24 Mouchon 10c. to 30c., 1900-06 Merson 2f. (mint, off centre), 1914 Chamber of Commerce 10c. used on piece, 1918 Red Cross 15c. + 5c., 1922 and 1926-27 Orphans, 1923 Bordeaux 1f., 1925-32 10f., 20f., 1925 Paris miniature sheet (the block of four stamps fine unmounted), 1927 Strasbourg miniature sheet (the stamps fine unmounted), 1927-31 Sinking fund single values and sets of three, 1927 Marseilles Air set, 1929-33 with values to 20f., 1935 Intellectuals in coin date blocks of four, 1936 Air 85c. to 50f., 1936 Air 50g. ultramarine on rose, 1936 South America flight 10f., 1937 Museums, 1949-50 Air 100f. to 1000f., 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 and 1956 National Relief fund sets, 1954 Air 100f. to 1000f., 1964 Philatec miniature sheet, a fine and comprehensive range of later issues, Postage Dues with 1946-53 set, 1960 set, etc., the 19th. Century issues a little mixed but most of the 20th Century, including the mentioned items, chiefly fine, unmounted mint
£3,000-3,500
1870 (22 Sept.) entire letter without Ballon endorsement, flown on first Ballon Monté Le Neptune to Lascelle, Aurillac, bearing 1867 20c. blue (one rounded corner perf.) tied by Paris Star/18 with Rue D’Amsterdam c.d.s. alongside, on reverse clear Aurillac c.d.s. (21.10) and Lascelle arrival datestamp; Unusually late arrival of letter. An attractive and scarce entire. Ceres €12,500 Photo
£150-200
1870 (30 Sept.) postcard to Thiers bearing Empire 20c. with R. De. Palestro cancellation, arrival (22.10) on the front. Probably carried on the Armand Barbes; the adhesive affixed slightly overlapping the edge. Photo
£150-200
1917-19 War Orphans set, unmounted mint, 50c. + 50c. centred to foot, otherwise quite well-centred. A fine set and rare in this condition. The 1f. + 1f. with handstamp on reverse, 5f. + 5f. signed Calves. S.G. 370-377, £3,500. Maury 148-155, €8,980. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1920-78 mainly unmounted mint selection arranged in five stockbooks, contained in a carton, including 1954 Air. 100f. to 1000f. (top value mounted), 1954-59 to 55f., 1954 National Relief Fund, 1957-59 Air to 1000f. (4) and later issues in blocks of four with Art sets. Condition mixed with some fine. (thousands)
£150-200
Note: This lot is being sold on behalf of Oxfam. 1678
1679
1680
刂 ᔛ
A ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1923-49 selection comprising 1923 Bordeaux Congress 1f. lake and yellow-green, 1925 Paris and 1927 Strasbourg miniature sheets, 1929 Le Havre 2f. red and blue-green, 1949 CITEX miniature sheet, unmounted mint (the first two miniature sheets with wrinkles or small marks on gum); generally fine. S.G. 400e, MS412a, MS454b, 470, MS1071b, £6,250. Maury €11,430
£750-1,000
1927-85 airmail collection housed in a black stockbook, over 220 stamps including 1927 Marseilles (unmounted and well-centred for these), 1930-32 1f. 50 bright ultramarine shade, 1930 1f. 50 blue and 1f. 50 lake each perforated “EIPA30”, 1936 85c. to 50f. unmounted mint, 1936 50f. ultramarine on rose unmounted mint, 1949-50 set, 1954 set, later issues with sheetlets of 10, etc., chiefly fine
£600-800
1927 Strasbourg Philatelic Exhibition miniature sheet, unmounted mint; a few slight wrinkles and some natural inclusions, otherwise fine and rare in this condition. Maury BF2, €3,000. S.G. MS454b
£250-300
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刂
1949-80 mint, mostly unmounted, collection housed in three stockbooks contained in a carton, hundreds including 1949-50 Air set, 1949 CITEX 10f., 1949, 1950, 1951 (2), 1952 (2), 1953 National Relief Fund sets, 1954 Air set, 1954 (3), 1955 (2), 1956, National Relief Fund sets, 1956 Air set (2), a fine range of later issues with Red Cross, Art, etc., chiefly fine
£350-400
GAMBIA 1682
1683
刂
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1902-29 mint selection (60) on stockpage, comprising 1902-05 set (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 1904-06 set, 1922-29 MCA 4d. to 5/-, 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, original gum or part original gum, chiefly fine
£250-300
1898-1922 selection of two envelopes and four picture postcards including 1898 (4 Feb.) envelope registered to Germany bearing 1886-93 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of eight, all corner marginal and cancelled by neat Bathurst c.d.s., 1908 (12 Mar.) envelope registered to Germany bearing 1904-06 71⁄ 2 d., 10d. and 1/- neatly cancelled by Gambia registered oval h.s. Fair to fine
£200-250
1902 (20 Apr.) envelope registered to Germany bearing 1898-1902 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven, the 3d. being the rare deep purple and ultramarine shade, all cancelled by Bathurst c.d.s. and with “R” in oval handstamp and Liverpool Registered oval datestamp (7.5), all on face, the reverse with Gambia and London Registered oval datestamps and arrival c.d.s. (8.5). The 1902 3d. shade very rare on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). Photo
£180-200
GERMANY 1685
1686
1687
1688
1689
刂
刂 ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1872 Small Shield 7k. blue, original gum, sharp embossing, fresh and rare. S.G. 12, £3,750, Michel €3,200. Photo
£200-250
1902 “Deutsches Reich” 1m. carmine-red, 25 x 16 perforation holes, unmounted mint, fresh colour; a couple of tiny wrinkles, otherwise fine. JŠschke-Lantelme Certificate (2002). Also 1905-21 watermark lozenges, peacetime printing 30pf. black and orange on orange-white, unmounted mint, double signed Oechsner. S.G. 77B, 88, £1,005. Michel 78B, 89Iy, €5,900. Photo
£200-250
1924-33 Zeppelin covers/cards (18) including 1924 Z.R.3 America flight, six covers/cards bearing Air 100pf. all addressed to crew members at Lakehurst, 1928 (Oct.) America flight with Zeppelin with 2m. on card, and 4m. on envelope, both addressed to a crew member, United States 1933 Air 50c. on cover to Friedrichshafen, etc., generally good to fine
£300-400
1926 (c.) set of four 5pf. Lufthansa private postal stationery cards, two with maps of routes, one cancelled, the others unused; fine
£150-200
1948-81 mint collection housed in three “Lighthouse” albums contained in a carton, including West Germany 1949 Parliament, 1949 Relief, 1950 Bach, 1951-52 Posthorn 2pf. to 90pf., 1951 St. Mary’s Church, 1951 N.B.A., 1951 and 1952 Relief, Berlin with 1948 black and 1949 red overprint sets, 1949-54 Buildings, 1949 U.P.U., 1949 Goethe, 1949 green surcharges, 1949 Relief fund set and miniature sheet (tiny stain), East Germany 1950-51 12pf. to 5Dm., 1950 Academy of Sciences, 1951 China Friendship, 1952-53 Academy of Sciences, 1953 Marx perf. and imperf. miniature sheets, 1953 Five Year Plan, 1953-55 redrawn Five Year Plan, 1955 Engels miniature sheet, etc., chiefly fine unmounted mint and the later issues of all practically complete. A fine lot
£1,000-1,200
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1684
1674
1675
1708 1706
1710
1709
1711 1712
Berlin 1690
刂 ᔛ
1948 Currency Reform black overprint 20pf. to 5m., unmounted mint; fine. 5m. with R.P.S. Certificate (1986). S.G. B1-20, £475. Michel €360
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£100-120
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刂
Collection of mint “Hohenzollern” yacht types neatly mounted on pages, including Cameroun with values to 5m., Caroline Islands with 1919 5M. Lozenges unmounted, G.E.A. with 1900, 1905 and 1905-20 sets complete, New Guinea with no watermark set complete to 3m. and wmk. lozenge 5m., S.W.A. with 1901 no wmk. 5m. unmounted, Kiaochow with sets to 5m., largely complete sections of Marshall and Mariana Islands, with some unmounted high values, and Togo with no watermark set to 5m. complete. Condition much above average throughout, key values (8) with Sismondo certificates.
£1,000-1,200
GIBRALTAR x1692
刂
1886-98 mint range including 1886 (Jan.) on Bermuda 1⁄ 2 d. and 6d., 1886-87 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/less 4d., 1889 (Aug.) 5c. on 1⁄ 2 d. to 75c. on 1/- plus 25c. on 2d. strip of three, the centre stamp showing small “I” and a lower right corner pair with plate number, one with broken “N”, and 1889-96 10c. to 5p. with 25c. shade, fine mint. Cat. £1600 approx.
£300-400
x1693
ᔛ
1886-87 1/- bistre, fine used with October 22nd. c.d.s. S.G. 14, £200
x1694
ᔛ S
1903 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum or unmounted mint, fresh and fine. S.G. 46s-51s, £550. Photo
£180-200
1904-08 21⁄ 2 d. purple and black on blue complete pane of sixty, showing variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ” [R.10/1], fresh and fine mint. S.G. 59, 59a, £2,665
£500-600
1906-11 21⁄ 2 d. ultramarine, variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 69a, £300. Photo
£100-120
1906-11 4/- black and carmine, variety watermark reversed, part original gum, very slight gum toning at top, otherwise fine appearance. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 73x, £1,800. Photo
£350-450
1912-24 1⁄ 2 d. to £1 with additional 1/- on emerald back, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, generally fresh and fine. S.G. 76s-85s, 81ds, £575. Photo
£120-150
1918 War Tax 1⁄ 2 d. green, variety overprint double, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 86a, £900. Photo
£250-300
1921-27 21⁄ 2 d. bright blue horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet, the left-hand stamp variety large “2” in “1⁄ 2 ”, large part original gum, fresh and very fine. S.G. 94a, £621. Photo
£180-200
1935 Jubilee 3d. brown and deep blue, variety extra flagstaff, large part original gum, fresh and fine. S.G. 115a, £325. Photo
£80-100
1937-50 unmounted mint collection (47) including Definitive sets nearly complete and Commemorative sets complete; also, 1946 Victory set perforated “SPECIMEN”; fresh and very fine. Cat. £1,500+
£300-400
x1695 x1696 x1697
x1698 x1699 x1700
x1701 x1702
刂អ B
刂 ᔛ
刂
ᔛ S
刂 ᔛ
刂
刂
刂 ᔛ
£60-80
Sperati Forgeries 1703 F
1886 (Jan.) on Bermuda, 1/- yellow-brown “used” (4) comprising Reproductions “B”, “C” (2; B.P.A. cachets on reverse, one numbered “14”) and “D” unused; also an unoverprinted 1/- “B”. Some faults
£300-400
GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLANDS 1704
1912-24 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1⁄ 2 d. slightly stained, otherwise fine used. A scarce set. S.G. 12-24, £1,500. Photo Photos appear on pagse 101 and 109 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£300-400
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GRENADA The “Foxley” Collection Maps 1705
A group of maps of the island with 1758 “Carte de l’Isle de la Grenade” on wove paper, uncoloured; 1794 Island of Grenada by Stockdale, hand-coloured; a late nineteenth century hand-coloured map and 1952 uncoloured map. (4)
£100-120
Postal History 1706
1707
1708
1709
1710
1711
1712
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1764 (30 Aug.) long entire letter from John Taylor (acting for William Ormandy) on Grand Bay, Carriacou to John Tartetone in Liverpool “p the Molly/Capt Winstanley”. The letter includes details of his having acquired a third estate in Grenada and gives the accounts for the Estate on Carriacou which concludes, “our complement of slaves is 66”. Without any postal markings. Vertical folding crease and some paper splitting on some of the internal folds. A very early British settler’s letter and the earliest recorded from Carriacou. Photo
£250-300
1812-49 group of entires with 1812 letter from William Silk to London “p the Robert Bruce”, rated “3/6” and bearing London Ship Letter oval; 1825 (8 Apr.) entire from Alex Heoustown to London, rated “3/81⁄ 2” bearing Port Glasgow Ship Letter handstamp and boxed “1⁄ 2 ”; 1849 (7 Sept.) single sheet letter carried privately to Scotland bearing 1841 1d. tied by Leith postmark and addressed to Edinburgh (these ex Towers); also 1792 letter from M. Higgins with address sheet missing. (4 items)
£150-200
Straight-line “Grenada”: 1784 (1 Aug.) entire letter from St. George’s to bankers in London, “pr the Nesbit/Capt. Macallester” bearing, on reverse, a very fine strike of “Grenada” in black with large “2/OC” Bishopmark alongside, the address side shows “9” rate mark and a good strike of “DOVER/SHIP LRE” in black. There are the usual horizontal filing folds. A clean and attractive letter which opens out well for display. Photo
£400-500
Straight-line “Grenada”: 1784 (31 July) folio Dunlop entire to Ayr from Thomas Lithgow to Ayr and carried “pr The Catherina/Capt Mason” bearing, on the reverse a fair to good strike of “Grenada” partly covered by arrival notation with “14/OC” London Bishopmark alongside and a faint Edinburgh Bishopmark (18.10) in red; the address side with rate marks “9” changed to “8”, “1/11” and “2/7” (total) and a good strike of “DOVER/SHIP LRE”. There is a re-inforced central vertical filing fold and other age wear. Photo
£250-300
Straight-line “Grenada”: 1785 (1 Jan.) folio entire letter from Hugh Fraser in Requin to his father in Inverness and bearing, on the reverse, a neat strike of “Grenada” with “15/MR” London Bishop mark and a very faint Edinburgh Bishopmark in red; the address side with rate marks of “6”, “1/-” (deleted) and “1/7”. Attractive. Photo PROVENANCE: Peter Jaffé, October 2006 Crowned Circle: 1786 (20 Apr.) entire folio letter to London from T Townsend “p the Grenville Bay/Capt Mann QDC” and bearing, on the reverse, a fine strike of the circular crowned handstamp partly overstruck by “21/IU” Bishop mark, the address panel with “7” rate mars and a very fine strike of “PLYMOUTH/SHIP-LRE”. There is some typical arrival notation on the reverse and a light horizontal filing fold. A clean and delightful cover. Ex T. Pearce. Photo Crowned Circle: 1787 (28 Jan.) entire folio letter from T Townsend to London bearing, on reverse, a fair to good strike of the crown in circle struck across the flap, with London double-circle arrival (28.3) alongside; rated at “1/-”. There is a horizontal folding crease and a lot of arrival notation which partly covers the handstamp. Photo PROVENANCE: Norman Brassler, December 1987 Peter Jaffé, October 2006
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£450-500
£300-350
£120-150
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1718
1719
1720
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Crowned Circle: 1789 (30 May) entire folio letter from Thomas Townsend to London “p the Hope” bearing, on reverse, a very fine strike of the crown in circle with London double circle (16.7) arrival c.d.s., there is a bold strike of “DOVER/SHIP LTR” and “2/0” rate mark. Heavy horizontal filing fold and much arrival notation. The folds of the letter have become very weak and there is some splitting of the paper PROVENANCE: Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Crowned Circle: 1793 (9 Nov.) entire folio letter from Robert Turnbull in Montreuil to Glasgow “pr Packet” bearing, on the small flap, a good strike of the crown in circle with London arrival alongside and showing “1/-” and “1/10” rate marks crossed through and “1” for local redirection. Folding creases and soiling though still a good cover. Photo Straight-line Datestamp: 1799 (23 Mar.) entire folio letter from John Carruthers to Glasgow “P.Packet” and rated “4/10”; the flap, which opens for display, bears a fairly faint strike of the serif letter “GRENADA/MAR 23 99” in black with London transit (6.5) alongside; two vertical filing folds and some paper wear, especially at folds and edges. The letter demonstrated some of the frustrations of the sugar business at the time, “The Cork Convoy is arrived at last but no account of the Mary which is a sad disappointment, it seems she never joined the Convoy, and is supposed to have gone up the channel to Falmouth in expectation of falling in with the Portsmouth fleet ...”. This is the earliest recorded date of use and rare use of the year date on this postmark which was introduced at the request of Lloyds of London to prevent fraudulent insurance claims. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003
£120-150
£200-240
Straight-line Datestamp: 1800-23 group of covers with 1800 (12 Apr.) Dunlop wrapper to Ayr rated at “4/10” bearing, on reverse, a faint strike of the serif letter datestamp showing the complete year “1800” (Proud records only two examples); 1808 (6 July) entire to Ayr rated “2/4” with a good strike of the datestamp on the flap which shows part of the outer circle; 1823 (3 June) Dunlop entire to Edinburgh rated “4/10” and bearing a fair to good strike of the datestamp on the flap. Condition is a little mixed, but still a useful group. (3 covers)
£150-180
Straight-line Datestamp: 1821 (30 June) wrapper to the Wesleyan Mission House, London showing, on reverse, a very fine strike of the serif letters datestamp with London arrival (12.8) alongside, rated “2/2” in the address side; light folding crease and some peripheral ageing along one flap edge. Attractive. Photo
£180-220
Straight-line Datestamp: 1824 (12 Jan.) single sheet of entire to the Wesleyan Mission in London by “Packet”, rated at “2/2” and showing, on the flap, a superb strike of the serif letter datestamp partly overstruck by London arrival (8.3); clean and opens well for display. Photo
£200-240
Crowned Circle Paid: 1852 (15 Mar.) blue folio entire letter to Madeira “per Mail” rated at “1/-” and faint “160”, showing a light readable strike of “PAID/AT/GRENADA” in red with London transit (5.4) alongside, the reverse with a fine strike of open circle despatch c.d.s. with a further London transit alongside; light horizontal filing fold. The letter confirms safe receipt of eight pipes of Madeira wine. This is the earliest recorded date of use of the Crowned circle handstamp. Photo PROVENANCE: Russell Jones, June 1991 Crowned Circle Paid: 1860 (8 June) envelope to Glasgow showing a very fine strike of the crowned “PAID/AT/GRENADA” in red showing fine double-rings, with “1” and “5” rate marks and London Paid (27.6) transit, the reverse with a part strike of the code “C” despatch c.d.s. and Glasgow arrival. The envelope is a little soiled though a fine example of this scarce marking, used during the provisional period between the use of G.B. stamps and the introduction of Grenada’s own stamps in June 1861. Photo PROVENANCE: Peter Jaffé, October 2006 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£150-200
£350-400
£400-500
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1715
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1720
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Open Top Datestamp, Serif Letters: 1844-47 group of covers with 1844 (9 Nov.) entire to Messrs Wilson and Son, near Stirling with an order of 300 yards of Privates Soft Tartan for the 1st Battalion of the 71st Highland Light Infantry (who were soon to be transferred to Antigua); 1845 (10 July) entire letter from Trinidad (5.7) and carried privately to Grenada; 1846 (25 Aug.) entire to Trinidad with a very fine backstamp; 1847 (25 June) account sent to London being the Expenses and Supplies of the Grand Bacolet Estate and 1847 (23 Nov.) entire to the Colonial Bank, London marked “1/- Paid” in mauve with a fine strike of the datestamp on the flap. A good group. (5 covers)
£150-200
Open Top Datestamp, Serif Letters: 1852 (23 Mar.) entire folio letter to Grand Cay, Turks Island, rated “4” and showing, on reverse, the large datestamps of Grenada and St. Thomas struck across the flaps and the smaller, code “A” Bahamas c.d.s. (14.4); some light soiling though good inter-island mail with chatty contents. Photo
£120-150
Open Top Datestamp, Sans Serif Letters: 1852 (28 Oct.) entire letter to London, rated “1/-” and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the open top datestamp with reversed “B” at foot, London arrival (19.11) alongside; two heavy vertical filing folds and the cover has been glued shut to properly show this rare postmark. One of only three recorded bearing a code letter. Ex Pearce. Photo
£300-400
Open Top Datestamp, Sans Serif Letters: 1847 (9 Aug.) wrapper to the Mission House, London, rated at “1/-” and showing, on reverse, a very neat strike of the small datestamp, without code letter, London arrival (5.9) struck across the flaps; light horizontal filing crease on the front, fresh and fine. This is a very scarce marking of which only three examples are recorded. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1725
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Ship Letter: 1815 (7 May) entire folio letter to Edinburgh, rated “1/2” and bearing, on reverse, a good strike of the crown in double-oval “Ship Letter/GRENADA” just across the flaps, the address side with large oval Port Glasgow Ship Letter datestamp and Edinburgh arrival (26.6); there are a couple of vertical folding creases. A very collectable example of this very scarce postmark of which only about six covers have been recorded. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
J. Grant Glassco, November 1969 1726
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Soldiers’ Letter: 1823 (14 Mar.) entire folio soldier’s letter to his mother in Nottinghamshire, “from Gunner Wm Upton, Major Wilkinson’s Company 9th Battalion Royal Reg. of Artillery”, marked “P Paid” and countersigned by the Commanding captain, with light strike of the serif letter despatch c.d.s. on the reverse showing part of the outer ring. The writer is very unhappy with his lot and wants to be bought out of the Royal Artillery, “ ... the island is hot, even in winter ... butter 3/- a pound ... 30,000 negroes on island”. There is some light ageing of the paper and the letter has become fragile along the fold lines with some splitting, nevertheless a rare soldier’s letter from this island with contents which would be interesting to transcribe. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
J. Grant Glassco, November 1969 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1727 ័*
Carriacou: 1826-40 incoming mail with 1826 (21 July) entire letter carried privately to James Wilson, Sinclair Estate, being a letter and bill for a saddle, bridle and spurs, and a hat of best quality; some tone spotting; 1840 (1 Sept.) printed Liverpool Prices Current to William Tarleton of Mount Pleasant Estate, rated “1/-” and bearing boxed “PAID AT/LIVERPOOL” in red, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; also 1848 (7 Sept.) fragment bearing a fine strike of the very scarce, open circle “CARRIACOU” c.d.s. A good group
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£200-250
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Carriacou: 1836 (18 June) entire letter to Chester from J.C. Shapley, the rector of Carriacou, to Thomas Tarleton, the owner of the Mount Pleasant Estate, suggesting that all the children on the estate should be given religious instruction and asking for “ ... some old building to be found, of which little or no use is made, & which might be easily fitted up as a school room ...”. The flap (which opens well for display) bears a part strike of the first type, open circle Grenada c.d.s., the cover bears “2/2” and “2/3” rate marks and a good strike of the boxed “Chester/Penny Post” handstamp. Notation indicates this was delivered on 2nd August. Clean and attractive
£120-150
1729 1729
*
Carriacou: 1842 (13 Aug.) entire letter from David Logan to the Rev. Doctor Tartetone in Kent advising him that he requires additional documentation before he is able to rent Mount Pleasant Estate and showing a good strike of the very rare straight-line “CARRIACOU” handstamp and rated “1/-” and showing, on the reverse, three London transit marks (6.10). Light folding creases do not detract from this rare and important cover; one of only four recorded examples. Photo
£3,000-3,500
PROVENANCE:
J. Grant Glassco, November 1969 Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1730
*
Incoming Mail: 1810-11 entires (2) to Henry du Moisac of Concord Estate from Leitch and Smith in Glasgow with 1810 (17 Aug.) entire rated “2/3” with boxed Glasgow despatch datestamp, 1811 (15 Sept.) entire, also rated “2./3” bearing unframed datestamp and includes, “... are no doubt disappointed that the shipments from Concord this year are so small, but we trust that next season will be more favorable than last for sugar making” and continues, “... prices here are fully equal to those of London but we cannot expect any improvement until the Distillers are prohibited from using Grain, or that there is some opening to the Continent.”
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£80-100
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6d. lilac cancelled by a large part strike of first type open circle c.d.s., code “D”; a few irregular perfs. A rare postmark on adhesives as this was usually struck on the cover
£100-150
PROVENANCE:
Gilbert Lodge, February 1957 G.L. Pilkington, September 1967 1732
1733
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1858 (25 Aug.) St. George’s Chronicle “2 papers” to London bearing 1d. Stars pair cancelled by indistinct “A15” with a good strike of the open circle c.d.s. (“5” of “25” inverted) and a smudged strike of “PAID/AT/GRENADA” crowned circle struck in red; a further 1d. has been added and this cancelled by “820” numeral cancellation. Fine and rare. Ex Yuile (1967) and Payne. Photo
£600-700
1859 (9 Aug.) double rate blue wrapper to London “Per Steamer”, bearing 6d. lilac wingmargin pair cancelled “A15” (tied by arrival notation) with London Paid arrival in red (30.8) and, on the flap, a good strike of type D5 despatch c.d.s. with code “C” inverted; heavy horizontal filing crease and some paper ageing. Photo
£200-250
1734 1734
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1735
1859 (25 Sept.) wrapper with part letter from William McEwan to Glasgow bearing 6d. deep lilac wing-margin strip of four neatly cancelled “A15” with London Paid transit alongside (18.10), the reverse with a light strike of the type 5 c.d.s. with code “C” inverted and Glasgow arrival; some vertical folding creases, two affecting the adhesives. A rare and important quadruple rate cover, thought to be only one of two. Photo
£1,500-1,800
A small selection with 1855-57 4d., 6d. single, pair on piece and single on cover to Glasgow; some faults
£150-200
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1749
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ᔛ P+ អ
Plate Proof: 6d. in rose-red on wove paper, a block of four with small to large margins; minor thins on two stamps. Attractive. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
L.J. Gilbert Lodge, February 1967 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1737
刂
1d. bluish green, unused without gum; a few irregular perfs. as usual. A good example of this rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). S.G. 1, £4,500. Photo
£750-850
1738
刂
6d. rose-red, unused and regummed; well-centred. S.G. 3, £900. Photo
£200-240
1739
刂
Trial Perf. 11 to 121⁄ 2 : 6d. lake-red, unused and regummed or redistributed gum. Fresh appearance. S.G. 3a, £750. Photo
£120-150
Trial Perf. 11 to 121⁄ 2 : 6d. lake-red horizontal pair, part original gum with some redistribution. A fresh and very handsome multiple. Photo
£800-900
1740
刂
PROVENANCE:
Burrus, November 1963 Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1741
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Trial Perf. 11 to 121⁄ 2 : 6d. vermilion-lake on laid paper with right sheet margin, unused without gum; 3mm tear at left. An appealing example of this scarce stamp. Cat. £1,200. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
R.H. Urwick, October 1964 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1965 ———————————————————— 1742
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1863 (24 Mar.) blue wrapper to Edinburgh bearing 6d. dull rose cancelled “A15” and tied by London arrival c.d.s. in red (12.4) with manuscript “5” in blue crayon alongside and showing, on the flap, type D5 despatch c.d.s. code “O” and Edinburgh arrival. A little soiled though a good first issue cover. Photo
£250-300
1863 (8 Apr.) large piece to London bearing 6d. rose pair and two singles cancelled “A15” and showing part of the despatch c.d.s. An extraordinary franking. Photo
£200-300
1863 (24 Apr.) mourning envelope to Edinburgh bearing 6d. rose pair just tied by “A15” with manuscript “11” in blue crayon and London Paid transit (13.5) alongside, the reverse with type D5 despatch c.d.s. code “O” and Edinburgh arrival. Attractive. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1745
1746
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A selection with imperforate plate proofs of 1d., 6d. pale rose pair with part top margin, 6d. pale rose pair on laid paper (mixed margins) and 6d. deep rose with part side margin; 1d. green in a left margin block of four with full original gum (ex Steinberg), 1d. with bottom margin and part original gum and 6d. rose with some gum. (12)
£400-450
1863-71 Small Star Watermark 6d. dull rose-red, watermark sideways in a horizontal strip of three with light “A15” cancellations; an attractive multiple. Ex. W. Taylor (1963). S.G. 8, £675. Photo
£150-180
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1739
1740
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1746
1741
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1754
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1756
1758
1760
1766
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1773
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1872 (8 Feb.) small envelope registered to London bearing 1d. bluish green strip of three on thick paper and 6d. vermilion cancelled “A15” and showing a readable strike of the straight-line “REGISTERED” handstamp in red with “128” in green crayon alongside, London Registered oval in red (26.2) and showing, on the reverse, a light strike of the type D5 despatch c.d.s. and London arrival; part of the address has been scratched out and one 1d. missing though still an attractive and highly important cover as only three covers bearing this registered handstamp have been recorded. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
R.H. Urwick, October 1964 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1748
1749
1750
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1872 (24 Sept.) blue wrapper to London bearing 6d. vermilion pair cancelled “A15” and just tied by London Paid arrival (14.10); horizontal filing crease with some light discolouration; a good cover. Holcombe Opinion (1997). Photo
£200-240
1872 (10 Dec.) envelope to London bearing 6d. orange-red horizontal pair cancelled by a single strike of the “A15” with London Paid arrival in red (30.12) alongside, faint despatch on the reverse. The envelope has been opened roughly at top left which has been covered as a simple repair. Photo
£250-300
1875 (19 June) large blue envelope to Trinidad bearing 6d. orange-red horizontal pair cancelled by barred oval cancellation with manuscript “8” in red crayon overstruck by a light strike of Trinidad arrival, the reverse with Grenada despatch c.d.s.; a little soiled and creased. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1751
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1752
A collection of 6d. with shades in singles and pairs (6), most are of fine appearance and some with lettered datestamps with “F” of Carriacou on single and pair, “C” and “D” (5). A fine study lot. Ex Towers. (36)
£100-150
An attractive and valuable collection on leaves with 1d. green unused singles (3) and block of four plus used (2); 1d yellowish green single and block of four plus used block of four; 6d. with a good range of shades unused (6), used with some plate varieties and blocks of four in rose and in orange-red. Attractive and appealing. S.G. 4-9. (36)
£800-900
1873-74 Perforation 15 1753
1754
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
Watermark Large Star, 1d. blue-green block of four, part original gum with some gum distribution around old hinge marks at top. S.G. 11. Photo
£120-150
Watermark Large Star, 6d. orange-vermilion block of four, part original crackly gum; bright colour; a few small imperfections including light oxidisation in upper left corner and clipped perfs. at foot. A highly important and rare Perkins Bacon 6d. block. S.G. 12. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, February 1957 J.L. Messenger (1983) Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1755
A selection with watermark Small Crown 1d. in a large part original gum block of four, unused single [4] showing re-entry and used with “A” postmark of St. John’s; Large Star 1d. unused pair [4-5] showing the re-entry and used with “D” of St. Andrew’s, 6d. orange-vermilion (2) one with slight doubling at left. A good lot. (13). Photo
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£200-250
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1825
1770
1800
1822
1829
1830
1845
1842
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Die proof in black on India paper (38x36mm.) affixed to card (40x40mm.); fine and rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1757
ᔛ P
Die proof in black on India paper affixed to card (33x37mm); fine and rare. Photo
1758
ᔛ P+ អ
Plate proof in black on stout wove paper, a block of four with part right margin, other margins small to large. Fine. Ex Kimball. Photo
£250-300
1/- deep mauve horizontal pair, the right stamp showing close “TA” of “POSTAGE”, part original gum; light corner bend. A good multiple. S.G. 12, £1,400
£300-350
1/- deep mauve, variety “SHLLIING” for “SHILLING”, cancelled by a light strike of the barred oval; a few irregular perfs., a good example of this stamp with the variety clearly visible. R.P.S. Certificate (1969). S.G. 13a, £700. Photo
£200-250
1759
1760
刂
ᔛ
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1761
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1762
1879 (27 May) blue commercial wrapper to London bearing 1/- mauve tied by indistinct “A15” bearing, on the reverse, a part strike of the type D5 despatch c.d.s. with part London arrival in red; filing creases; 1879 (27 Aug.) cover from the same correspondence with clearer postmarks, the 1/- stamp in a deeper shade with one corner defective before mailing
£200-250
A selection with “SPECIMEN” printed over two stamps (2, from each of the two sheets), one stamp showing close “ST” of Postage, unused including “S” for “G” in Shilling and used (2) including inverted “S” in Postage. (8)
£450-500
1875 Watermark Large Star 1763
刂អ B
1d. yellow-green top right corner block of twenty four with full original gum with hinge mounts on the top margin; the stamps are centred very low (typical of this value) and there is a vertical perf. fold in the centre. A fine and desirable block. S.G. 14. Photo PROVENANCE:
L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, February 1957 (a complete sheet) Payne B.E. Johnson
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£500-600
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1778
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1779
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1781
1783
1780
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1785
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1787
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1766
1877 (27 Oct.) neat envelope to France bearing 1d. green (2) with diagonal bisect and 1873 6d. orange-vermilion cancelled by indistinct strikes of Sauters “C” circular datestamp (the “27 OCT” is easy to read) with “1/0 1⁄ 2” rate mark in red crayon, London Paid transit (29.11) and French transit whilst bearing, on the reverse, type D5 despatch c.d.s. and a second strike dated (6.11), Paris and arrival c.d.s. The stamps have been torn from the cover which has been professionally restored though still a magnificent and extremely rare cover. B.P.A. Certificate 2007). Photo PROVENANCE: W. Taylor, April 1963 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 This is one of three bisect covers from outlying parish post offices to France and three covers to France from St. George’s. All six covers credit Great Britain 1/01⁄ 2, regardless of whether there was enough postage to cover this amount. A small selection with 1d. yellow-green in a lower margin block of eight, centred very high (ex Towers), unused singles including [4] showing the re-entry and a used pair. Also the rare perf. 15 (thins) cancelled by St. David’s “E” datestamp. (13)
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Perforation 15: 1d. green bearing a central strike of St. George’s “G” datestamp for 1878 (31 Oct.). A good example of this rare stamp. S.G. 15, £2,250. Photo PROVENANCE: Cyril Bell, October 2004
£5,000-6,000
£350-400 £700-800
1878 Watermark Small Star, Sideways 1767
刂
1768
6d. deep vermilion, large part original gum; good centring and brilliant fresh colour. S.G. 17, £850. Photo PROVENANCE: B.E. Johnson A selection with 1d. unused, used (3) including St. Andrew’s “D” (2), one showing curl on forehead variety, 6d. (4) including St. Mark’s “B” and St. David’s “E”, some showing suggestions of doubling. (8) Photos also appear on page 123 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£300-350
£150-180
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A collection on page with 1879 watermark upright, rough perf.15 with unused showing [4] re-entry, used with curl on forehead variety and a block of four cancelled by St. Mark’s “B” datestamps (ex Urwick); 1881 watermark sideways, rough perf.141⁄ 2 including blocks of four unused and used, curl on forehead variety unused and used. S.G. 18-19. (18)
£500-600
1881 Watermark Small Star, Sideways, Rough Perf.14½ 1770
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1882 (27 Feb.) envelope to Bermuda, marked “Cards” and bearing 1d. green tied by indistinct cancellations and with unframed “JAMAICA/TRANSIT”, reverse with Kingston, Jamaica (7.3) and St. Georges Bermuda (31.3) in blue; light horizontal fold, fine. A good cover via Jamaica paying the 1d. printed paper rate; the low postage rate taking a long time for delivery. Photo
£200-240
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1881 Revenue Stamps Surcharged 1
⁄ 2 d. deep mauve imperforate pair, [113-114], with sheet margin at foot, good to large margins, unused without gum; horizontal crease in the lower margin. A fresh and attractive positional multiple. S.G. 21a, £300. Photo
1771
£100-120
1772 1772
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. deep mauve variety “ALF-PENNY”, unused without gum; upright watermark, centred high and right, good colour. A fine and desirable example of this important rarity of Grenada of which only three have been recorded. This variety has been missing from most of the important collections formed over the years. Bühler Certificate (1981). S.G. 21e, £3,750. Photo
£2,000-2,500
Another example of this error featured in the Towers and Lord Vestey collections. PROVENANCE:
W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1
1773
⁄ 2 d. deep mauve, upright watermark, variety “OSTAGE” (R.9/4), unused with some gum and fresh colour. S.G. 21g, £1,800. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Lord Vestey, September 2015 1
1774
1775
刂+ អ
⁄ 2 d. group of multiples with mauve in a top margin block of twenty (4x5) including “POSTASE” and close “PO” varieties, deep mauve lower margin block of sixteen (8x2) including raised “T” and “E”, also blocks of four (2), one with small “H” and the other lightly cancelled. (44)
£200-250
21⁄ 2 d. rose-lake left margin block of four, variety imperforate, good to large margins, large part original gum; right pair with vertical crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 22a, £1300. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 Photos also appear on pages 123, 125 and 127 129
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刂
21⁄ 2 d. rose-lake horizontal pair, variety imperforate, right-hand stamp showing no stop, good to large margins, part original gum. S.G. 22a/c, £650. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2005 1777
刂
21⁄ 2 d. rose-lake horizontal pair, variety imperforate and showing close “PO” in “POSTAGE”, large to very large margins, part original gum. Also 1⁄ 2 d. deep mauve imperforate pair, unused without gum, one with short hyphen in “HALF-PENNY”. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
B.E. Johnson (both) 21⁄ 2 d. rose-lilac, variety “PENCF”, unused without gum. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 22d, £475. Photo
1778
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1779
刂
21⁄ 2 d. rose-lake, variety broken “E” and no stop in a vertical pair with normal, large part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1970). Photo
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Tim Clutterbuck L.J. Gilbert-Lodge, February 1957 G.L. Pilkington, September 1967 1780
刂+ អ
4d. blue block of four, part original gum. Fresh and very rare. S.G. 23, £560. Photo
£350-400
1781
ᔛ
4d. blue, variety watermark sideways, used with neat c.d.s. across upper corner. Attractive. S.G. 23a, £500. Photo
£150-180
1881 (27 Oct.) blue entire Duncan letter to London bearing single franking 4d. blue just tied by a very faint strike of the type D5 c.d.s. with a second strike at left and showing London Paid arrival c.d.s. (11.11) in red below; horizontal and vertical filing creases. Clean and a stunning cover, the stamp being very well-centred. Photo
£200-250
1782
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PROVENANCE:
G.L. Pilkington, September 1967 1881 Revenue Stamps Surcharged Watermark Broad-Pointed Star 1783
刂
21⁄ 2 d. claret, part original gum; fresh and attractive. S.G. 25, £425. Photo
£150-180
1784
刂
21⁄ 2 d. deep claret, part original gum, fresh appearance. Ex Kimball. S.G. 25c, £650. Photo
£220-250
1785
ᔛ
21⁄ 2 d. deep claret, variety no stop, used with light strikes of c.d.s. in blue, slightly blunted corner perf., otherwise an attractive example of this stamp. Ex Paynter. S.G. 25d, £900. Photo
£150-180
21⁄ 2 d. deep claret, variety “PENCF”, cancelled by a slightly smudged strike of type D5 c.d.s., a few slightly irregular perforations as usual. S.G. 25e, £1,100. Photo
£240-280
4d. blue, part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1980). S.G. 26, £350. Photo
£100-120
1786
1787
ᔛ
刂
1788
A specialised collection on leaves with 1⁄ 2 d. including varieties missing “P” unused and used, overprint double (weak), no hyphen; 21⁄ 2 d. including no stop unused, “PENCF” used; 4d. unused (4), double perfs. at right unused; watermark Broad Pointed Star with 21⁄ 2 d. rose-lake unused and no stop used, claret unused and used (3) and 4d. unused and used. Generally good to fine. (31)
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£800-1,000
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ᔛ
1d. orange, variety “POSTAGE” inverted, cancelled by central strike of letter c.d.s. dated 1883 (1 Feb.); slightly blunted upper left corner perforation. A good example of this rare error. R.P.S. Certificate (1933). S.G. 27a, £2,250. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
H.P. Manus, January 1933 L. J. Gilbert-Lodge, February 1957 1790
1791
ᔛ
刂
1792
1d. orange with marginal watermark, variety “POSTAGE” double, cancelled by a neat strike of Grenada c.d.s. in blue dated 1883 (8 Jan.), a very early date; tiny thin under the crown. Ex Paynter. B.P.A. Certificate (1972). S.G. 27b, £1,100. Photo
£250-300
1d. orange, variety inverted “S” in “POSTAGE”, unused without gum. Ex Prappas. S.G. 27c, £1,000. Photo
£200-250
1d. orange, a collection on page with unused (2), one with “POSTAGE” at top, used with watermark upright and sideways, misaligned “POS”, light double and others. Condition a little mixed in places. (11)
£350-400
1793 1793
刂
1794
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, unused with traces of gum; a few irregular perforations as usual. Very rare. Ex Melat. R.P.S. Certificate (1939). S.G. 28a, £4,500. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
E.T. Granger, March 1959 1794
1795
刂
ᔛ
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, unused with part original gum, fine. Very rare. S.G. 28a, £4,500. Photo
£800-1,000
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, cancelled by a fine strike of Grenada c.d.s. in blue dated 1883 (8 Jan.); a narrow stamp, otherwise exceptionally fine. Rare. Ex Champion. S.G. 28a, £1,200. Photo
£350-400
PROVENANCE:
Ferrari, November 1923 1796
1797
ᔛ
ᔛ
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange, unsevered pair, lower handstamp showing slight doubling of “POSTAGE”, cancelled by a a good strike of Grenada c.d.s. in blue dated 1883 (9 Jan.); a good example of this stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (1993). S.G. 28a, £1,200. Photo
£400-450
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, cancelled by part blue datestamp, fine; 1890 (Dec.) 1d. on 2/- orange showing variety surcharge inverted, unused with large part original gum, tiny tone speck at foot on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 28a, 44a, £1,950
£300-400
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1798
刂
Small Letters “POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, part original gum; paper adherences on the reverse. Fresh appearance. S.G. 29a, £1,500. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Yardley, September 1944 Dale, Lichtenstein, September 1990 1799
ᔛ
Small Letters “POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange unsevered pair, cancelled by a neat strike of Grenada c.d.s. in blue dated 1883 (13 Jan.); weak corner perf., otherwise fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1981). S.G. 29a, £450. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1800
*
Small Letters “POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange, 1883 (2 Feb.) unsealed envelope to Trinidad with the provisional surcharge tied by a light strike of the small Grenada c.d.s. type D5 in blue with index “A”, a good strike of the large “T” alongside, also in blue and manuscript “5cts” in blue crayon; small fault at the foot of the adhesive, horizontal crease at foot and a small part of one of the side flaps missing. Rare. Photo
£400-600
1
The ⁄ 2d. franking was the correct inter-island rate for printed matter, which was all sent to Britain for sea passage. In February, Grenada began to charge postage due to these covers (which were often philatelic) to recover the fee for its postal services, even though this was against U.P.U. regulations. 1801
1802
ᔛ
“POSTAGE” on half of 1d. orange, a group with large letter single unused (raised “S” variety) and unsevered pair with lower “POSTAGE” inverted, fiscally used; small figures with both halves used on individual pieces and a used half stamp which has been bisected in the wrong direction. (5 items). Photo
£400-450
Manuscript “Postage”; 1d. orange with “Postage” written diagonally in black ink, with part Gouyave c.d.s. for March (1883) across the lower corner; a couple of small thins at left resulting in a short perforation and a small repair near the upper right corner. B.P.A. Certificate (pink) (1988). Cat. £6,500. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Cyril Bell, October 2004
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ᔛ S
1882 trial stamp with “GRENADA” at top, in blue and handstamped “SPECIMEN” type D5, without gum and a little soiled with two small faults in the paper. A rare and important stamp not recorded by Samuel in this colour. Photo
£200-250
1804 1804
P ᔛ
1d. colour trials on De La Rue Appendix sheet with uncancelled stamps in blue, in red and in purple, each stamp additionally cancelled with “B01” barred oval and then washed with benzine, an additional 1d. purple with manuscript “Cancelled” which has been treated with a solution of oxalic acid. The sheet (158x249mm) is clean and fine. Ex De La Rue Archives and Concepcion (1984). Photo PROVENANCE:
Cyril Bell, October 2004
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£1,500-1,800
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1805
ᔛ C
“CANCELLED” type D7: 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of seven (4d. with handstamp inverted); 1⁄ 2 d. without gum, the others on their original backing paper; a few imperfections as to be expected. A rare set. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
1d. to 1/-; De La Rue collection, “1242” 1806
1807
1808
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ
“SPECIMEN” type GR2,: 1⁄ 2 d. dull green and 4d. greenish slate, part original gum. Very scarce on the 1⁄ 2 d value with only one other example recorded. Photo
£300-350
“SPECIMEN” type D11: 4d. greenish slate and 1/- pale violet, part original gum; 4d. straight edge at right. Very scarce with it thought that the 1/- is the only example recorded. Photo
£300-350
1/- pale violet, tête-bêche pair cancelled by neat strikes of St. George’s c.d.s. in blue dated 1889 (25 Mar.); small surface mark at right. Very scarce, only two used pairs thought to exist. S.G. 36a, £2250. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 A collection on leaves with set of seven tête-bêche pairs, 1⁄ 2 d. to 8d. in tête-bêche blocks of four, 1⁄ 2 d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 6d. in used blocks plus some varieties including scratch through “P”. (84)
1809
£800-1,000
1886 One Penny Provisional Surcharge 1810
1811
刂
刂
1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. orange, variety surcharge inverted, part original gum; a couple of slightly thinned perfs. at foot. S.G. 37a, £325. Photo
£100-120
1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. orange, variety surcharge double, part original gum. S.G. 37b, £600. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 Josiah K. Lilly, March 1967 1812
ᔛ
1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. orange, variety surcharge double, cancelled by 1888 (4 Dec.) type D8 c.d.s.; a few irregular perfs. S.G. 37b, £300. Photo
£80-100
PROVENANCE:
Cyril Bell, October 2004 1813
1814
刂អ B
刂
1d. on 1/- orange block of twelve (3x4), the top two rows showing wide space between “1” and “POSTAGE”, large part original gum; a few perf. reinforcements at left. A good block. S.G. 38. Photo
£200-250
1d. on 1/- orange, variety “SHILLNG”, part original gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1933). S.G. 38b, £500. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
G.H. Boucher, November 1949 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1815
A collection on leaves with 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. including “PFNCE” variety in block of four plus single used, “THRFE” variety and a block of four used; 1d. on 4d. unused single and block of four; 1d. on 1/- unused and used (3) plus “SHILLNG” and wide space between “ONE” and “SHILLING”. Generally good to fine. (22)
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£600-800
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1790
———— Ex 1801 ————
———— 1806 ————
1791
1802
1795
1803
———— 1807 ————
1796
1798
1799
——————— Ex 1805 ———————
1810
1811
1812
1808
1816
1814
1813
Ex 1823
135
1817
1827
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1887 Postage and Revenue 1816
ᔛ E
Hand-painted essay in purple and Chinese white on buff tracing paper with value “ONE in red letters below, marked “A” and dated “18 SEP 85”; a fragment has been cut from the left side. Fine and rare, only two such essays produced. Photo
PENNY”
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archive (1241) Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1817
ᔛ E
Imperforate essay with printed head and frame and hand-painted country and value in red, the reverse with manuscript “B” in black ink, part original gum, thinning at side where this has been removed from the printer’s backing paper. Rare. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archive (1241) Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1818
A selection which includes the scarce Specimen type GR2, Specimen mounted on piece from the De La Rue files and U.P.U. Specimen reading both up and down, each on watermark upright and inverted; also a complete pane of sixty (light gum ageing) and a part pane of forty eight
£300-350
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 4d. on 2/- (4mm setting) 1819
刂អ B
4d. on 2/- orange block of thirty two (8x4) which includes variety inverted “S” in “SHILLINGS” (stamp 31), full original gum; the surcharge printed at a distinct angle, tilting up to the right; a few tone spots on the reverse barely detracting from this impressive block. S.G. 41, c, £2,000+. Photo
£700-900
PROVENANCE:
Dickason Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Lord Vestey, September 2015 1820
1821
1822
刂អ B
刂អ B
*
4d. on 2/- orange variety upright “d” (R.10/6) in a block of six, part to large part original gum with old hinge remainders on the reverse; one small tone spot on reverse. A good block. S.G. 41, a, £1,050. Photo
£350-400
4d. on 2/- orange, variety wide space between “TWO” and “SHILLINGS” (R.10/3) in a lower margin block of six, large part original gum; a couple of minor tone spots on the reverse. A fresh and attractive positional block. Ex Dickason (1976) and Johnson. S.G. 41, b, £550. Photo
£200-240
1888 (19 Aug.) envelope to London bearing a vertical pair of 4d. on 2/- orange tied by heavy strikes of the type D8 c.d.s. with faint arrival (3.9) on the reverse; some light peripheral wrinkling. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1823
An attractive group with unused including a well-centred, fine mint single, “S” inverted and “OS” joined; used with upright “d”, inverted “S” and wide space. (7)
£300-350
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 4d. on 2/- (5mm setting) 1824
刂អ B
4d. on 2/- orange block of twelve, large part original gum; a couple of tiny tone spots on the reverse and one stamp with blunt corner. An attractive multiple, thought to be the largest of this value. Ex Johnson. S.G. 42, £840. Photo
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£300-400
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1820
1824
1821
1832 137
1833
1839
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*
1888 (21 July) envelope to British Guiana bearing 4d. on 2/- orange tied by a good strike of the type D8 c.d.s. with a second strike alongside Georgetown arrival (27.7) on the reverse; vertical folding crease. A clean cover. Photo
£200-240
PROVENANCE:
Dale, Lichtenstein, September 1990 A group with unused showing wide space and one showing inverted “S”; used with wide space and one cancelled by St. Mark’s “B”. Fair to good. (4)
1826
£250-300
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges ½d. on 2/1827
刂
1828
1 ⁄ 2 d. on 2/- orange , variety surcharge double, part original gum; some light ageing. Ex Paynter (1996). R.P.S. Certificate (1928). S.G. 43a, £325. Photo
£100-120
An attractive collection with unused block of sixteen, wide space and inverted “S” varieties; a group of used including a block of four, one showing wide space variety, surcharge double, inverted “S” and two with widely misplaced surcharge. A little mixed in places. (29)
£400-450
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 1d. on 2/-, Vertical Format 1829
1830
*
*
1891 (5 Jan.) 2d. registered envelope, uprated with 1d. on 2/-, cancelled by c.d.s. and addressed to the Superintendent of Police in St. Georges. B.P.A. Certificate (1970). Photo
£250-300
1891 (26 Mar.) envelope registered to London bearing strip of three and two singles (additional pair of 1887 1d. on reverse) tied by despatch c.d.s. with large “R” in oval at left and London registered arrival (8.4), the stamps on the reverse cancelled by dumb bars postmark; a few peripheral wrinkles. An attractive franking. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
G.L. Pilkington, September 1967 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1831
A small collection with blocks of four unused and used, unused varieties with wide space (2) one in pair with normal and inverted “S”. (12)
£450-500
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 1d. on 2/-, Horizontal Format 1832
1833
刂
ᔛ
1d. on 2/- orange, variety no stop after “1d”, part original gum; faint tone spot at top. S.G. 46c, £450. Photo
£120-150
1d. on 2/- orange, variety no stop after “1d”, cancelled by 1891 (13 Jan.) c.d.s.; light corner crease. Ex Pilkington. R.P.S. Certificate (1945). Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1834
A small group with unused (2), one showing wide space variety; used includes a block of four used at St. Patrick’s, single with wide space. Generally good. (8)
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£200-240
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1835 1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 1d. on 8d. 1835
刂
1d. on 8d. grey-brown, variety surcharge inverted, four stamps in a horizontal strip of six (also misplaced) with two normal stamps, part original gum; a few faults including a thin on one of the normal stamps, some reinforced perfs. and a glue mark running horizontally along the middle of the reverse. The fine appearance makes this a magnificent showpiece item. B.P.A. Certificate (2010). Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1836
1837
刂អ B
*
1d. on 8d. grey-brown in a complete pane of sixty (without margins as usual), [35] with no stop, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 46, a, c
£400-500
1891 (3 Feb.) envelope registered to Trinidad bearing 1d. on 8d. grey-brown (7) with three horizontal pairs tied by type D8 c.d.s. with a further strike alongside and large “R” in oval; some light ageing does not detract from this remarkable cover. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Lord Spens 1838
A small collection with unused including a block of four, surcharge inverted and misplaced, no stop; used with a block of six, surcharge inverted (2) and no stop variety; good to fine. (17)
£300-350
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges 2½d. on 8d. 1839
ᔛ
21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. grey-brown, variety surcharge double, one inverted, cancelled by neat strikes of 1891 c.d.s.; the upper surcharge is type 1, the lower is type 2. Fine. S.G. 47d, £500. Photo
£200-240
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 1840
ᔛ
21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. grey-brown, variety surcharge treble, cancelled by a central strike of 1892 (9 Jan.) c.d.s. Fine B.P.A. Certificate (1983). S.G. 47e, £900. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 Claude Cartier, September 1977 Henry S. Schneider, October 1966 1841
ᔛ
21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. grey-brown, variety surcharge treble, two inverted, cancelled by a central strike of 1892 (12 Jan.) c.d.s.; one short perf. at right, otherwise fine. S.G. 47f, £1,000. Photo PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, December 1961 Norman Brassler, December 1987 Photos also appear on pages 137, 141 and 165 139
£350-400
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1842
*
1893 (28 Jan.) envelope registered to Ontario bearing 21⁄ 2 d on 8d tête-bêche pair and single tied by the despatch c.d.s. with large “R” in oval alongside, New York (6.2) and Belleville arrival c.d.s. (9.2); a good cover and unusual franking. Photo
£180-200
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1843
A small collection with Specimen stamps (3), one showing both surcharge and Specimen shifted left, unused with block of four, tête-bêche pair showing both types of surcharge and variety surcharge double, also two used showing the surcharge very low (one with Carriacou “F” postmark in blue, and 1892 (19 Sept.) used on local philatelic cover. (14 plus cover)
£300-350
1888-91 Provisional Surcharges, Mixed Franking Covers 1844
*
1892 (6 Apr.) envelope registered to Hannover bearing 1d. on 2/-, 21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. têtebêche pair and 1887 1d. tied by despatch c.d.s. with large “R” in oval alongside with London registered oval (21.4) in red, the reverse with Hannover arrival c.d.s. (22.4). A good cover. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Strachan, October 1989 1845
1895 (30 May) envelope registered to Brighton bearing 1d. on 8d. horizontal pair and 21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. tied by St. George’s c.d.s. with code letter “C” sideways, a further strike alongside, large “R” in oval and faint London registered c.d.s. in red, the reverse with the Brighton c.d.s. with unusual code “FCXP” (12.6). Clean and fine. Ex Spens. Photo
£120-150
1895-99 Key Plates 1846
ᔛ E
Colour Trials with Handpainted “GRENADA”: 6d. in green and blue mounted on part of the November 1894 Appendix sheet with manuscript “6d.” alongside, the original country has been obliterated in Chinese white and “GRENADA” painted on top. Fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1243) Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1847
ᔛ E
Colour Trials with Handpainted “GRENADA”: 6d. in green and mauve mounted on part of the November 1894 Appendix sheet with manuscript “5/-” alongside. Fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1243) Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1848
1849
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1
⁄ 2 d. mauve and green, 6d. “IMPERIUM” proof in the colours of the 1⁄ 2 d. stamp, large to very large margins, part original gum. Photo
£150-200
1
⁄ 2 d. name and value tablet die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “19 MAY in blue. Fine. Photo
99”
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1850
P ᔛ
1d. mauve and carmine, 6d. “IMPERIUM” proof in the colours of the 1d. stamp, small to good margins, without gum; small thin at left. Photo
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£80-100
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1841
1848
1849 1846
1847
1850
1851
1854
1853
1855
1856
1859
1852 ——————— Ex 1862 ———————
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P ᔛ
1d. name and value tablet die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “13 MAR. in blue. Fine. Photo
96”
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1852
ᔛ P
2d. name and value tablet die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “19 MAY in blue. Fine. Photo
99”
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Peter Jaffé, October 2006 1853
ᔛ E
6d. essay in mauve and green with hand-painted country and value, affixed to page of 1895 De La Rue Appendix sheet, with red ink initials alongside. Fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1244) Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1854
ᔛ E
6d. essay in mauve and green with hand-painted country and value, a few clipped perfs. as usual, large part original gum. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1855
1856
ᔛ P
ᔛ E
8d. mauve and black, 6d. “IMPERIUM” proof in the colours of the 8d. stamp, good to large margins, part original gum; tiny thinning at top. Photo
£120-150
8d. essay in mauve and black with hand-painted country and value, large part original gum. Note that the black has been painted over red, which is fairly obvious on the value tablet. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1857
ᔛ E
1/- essay in green and orange with hand-painted country and value, part to large part original gum. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1898 Discovery 1858
ᔛ E
21⁄ 2 d. artist’s photographic essay (27x31.5mm) with highlights in Chinese white, affixed to card and dated “April 27th 98”. There are differences in the design, particularly to the value and outer frame. Fine and rare. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2005 1859
ᔛ P
21⁄ 2 d. imperforate colour trial in indigo, affixed to small piece of card. Fine. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1250) 1860
A small collection with Specimen, unused blocks of four, unused on thin, bluish paper and used with central St. Andrew’s “D” c.d.s.; also single franking on 2d. registered envelope to New York Photos also appear on page 141 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£80-100
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1865
1866
1867
1864
1873 1858
1882
1868
1877
1863
1883
1876 143
1878
1884
1879
1885
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1861 1902 Crown CA 1861
ᔛ P
1901 (31 Dec.) “Colour Scheme” appendix sheet bearing imperforate colour trials with 1/- green and ultramarine marked “2/-”, 1d. green and carmine marked “5/-” and 1/green and purple marked “10/-”; also a further six examples in green with value tablets for 1d. in slate-purple, light blue and mauve with 1/- in purple, slate-purple and carminepink. There are a couple of tears at the top of the sheet, otherwise fine with the lower six trials have been affixed by upper left corner only. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1248)
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£1,500-1,800
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1863
ᔛ S
ᔛ P
1 ⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of ten handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GR4, large part original gum. Fresh and fine. A rare set, thought to be the only examples recorded. Ex John Sussex. Photo
£400-500
10/- name and value tablet die proof (92x60mm) dated “1 MAR. 02” in blue. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 John Sussex 1864
刂+ អ
10/- green and purple block of four, fine and lightly mounted mint. Well centred and a scarce block. S.G. 66, £640. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 1904-06 Multiple Crown CA 1865
1866
1867
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ S
Imperium Proof: 6d. in yellow-orange and lilac, part original gum; slight thinning in upper left corner and three horizontal creases. Photo
£100-120
Imperium Proof: 6d. in green and orange, the colours of the 1/-, part original gum; small pin hole on the value tablet. Photo
£120-150
2/- green and ultramarine, chalk surfaced paper, overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D9, large part original gum; fresh and fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February, 2005 1868
刂+ អ
10/- green and purple block of four, lightly mounted mint. A fresh and well centred block. S.G. 76, £760. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 1902-06 King Edward VII Keytypes 1869
A specialised collection on leaves which includes 1902 set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, additional Specimens including broken “M” (6) and “ULTRAMAR” (6), blocks of four with 1902 to 2/-, 1904-06 blocks of four with 21⁄ 2 d. and 2/-, some used with both issues to 5/- and 10/- plus others making a very exciting lot. (113)
£400-500
1906-11 Badge of Colony 1870
ᔛ E
Essay proof of 21⁄ 2 d. value in blue, stamp-size die proof on glazed card, mounted on card with hand-painted vignettes for 1⁄ 2 d. in green and 1d. in red, dated “6 April 05” and marked “duplicate”. A few scratch marks on surface, otherwise fine and rare. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 De La Rue Archive (1252) 1871
ᔛ P
Die proof without value in black on surfaced paper mounted on card (44x50mm) with manuscript “12.5.05” in ink. For the engraved lower values and from the designer’s collection, L.V. Phillips. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Russell Jones, June 1991 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1872
Uncleared die proof for the typographed values, in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “23 OCT.07” in blue and with “BEFORE/HARDENING” plus manuscript “Original Die Plate” in black ink. Fine. Photo
Photos appear on pages 141, 143, 149 and 151 145
£150-180
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P ᔛ
Uncleared die proof for the typographed values, in black on glazed card, stamp-size (25x29mm) and showing a printing flaw on the hull of the ship. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
B.E. Johnson W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1874
1875
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
Die proof of the central vignette for the bi-coloured stamps, in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “2 DEC 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Fine. Photo
£120-150
1 ⁄ 2 d. perf. 14 colour trials in green and in carmine, on piece of appendix sheet marked “1⁄ 2d.” and “1d.” respectively and initialled by W H Mercer. Fine. Photo
£450-500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1253) 1876
ᔛ P
1 ⁄ 2 d. perf. 14 colour trial in orange, affixed to piece of Appendix sheet with “2d.” alongside and initialled by W. H. Mercer. Fine. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1253) 1877
1878
1879
1880
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P+ អ
1
⁄ 2 d. perf. 14 colour trial in carmine, the colour of the issued 1d., large part original gum. Fine. Photo
£150-180
1 ⁄ 2 d. perf. 14 colour trial in yellow-orange, close to the issued colour of the 2d. value, large part original gum; perfs. a little clipped at foot, otherwise fine. Ex Duffus. Photo
£120-150
1
⁄ 2 d. perf. 14 colour trial in bright blue, close to the issued colour of the 21⁄ 2 d., large part original gum; a few typically clipped perfs. at foot, otherwise fine. Photo
£120-150
1 ⁄ 2 d. imperforate plate proof block of four on watermarked paper without gum; large margins. Taken from the the sheet of six. Photo
£700-800
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1881
ᔛ P+ អ
1d. imperforate plate proof block of four, margins cut close on one, otherwise good to large, large part original gum which is slightly browned; small thin. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
W. Taylor, April 1963 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1882
ᔛ
1d. carmine, variety watermark inverted and reversed, used with part c.d.s.; a couple of trivial perf. irregularities. Believed to be the discovery example of this variety. S.G. 78y. Photo
£150-200
1883
刂
2d. orange, variety watermark inverted, large part original gum. S.G. 79w, £550. Photo
£150-180
1884
刂
2d. orange, variety watermark reversed, mint; fine. S.G. 79x. Photo
£120-150
1885
ᔛ
2d. orange, variety watermark inverted and reversed, fine used with a very light cancellation. Thought to be the only used example. S.G. 77y. Photo
£120-150
3d. die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Very fine and unmounted. Photo
£150-180
6d. die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Very fine and unmounted. Photo
£150-180
1886
1887
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
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1889
1890
1886
1887
1874
1889
1890
1891
刂អ B
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
6d. dull purple and purple complete pane of sixty, lightly mounted in the margin only. Fresh and fine. S.G. 85, £1200
£250-300
1/- die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Ex Homan. Photo
£150-180
2/- die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1891
ᔛ P
5/- die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Very fine and unmounted. Photo 147
£150-180
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P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
ᔛ E
5/- imperforate colour trial in grey and violet on chalk surfaced paper, part original gum. Photo
£150-180
5/- imperforate colour trial in grey and ochre on chalk surfaced paper, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£150-200
5/- imperforate colour trial in purple and orange on chalk surfaced paper, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£150-200
5/- imperforate colour trial in bluish green and carmine-pink on chalk surfaced paper, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£250-280
5/- imperforate colour trial in pale blue and sage-green on chalk surfaced paper, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£150-200
5/- imperforate colour trial in purple and bluish green on chalk surfaced paper, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£150-200
10/- stamp-size composite essay with centre in turquoise-blue and frame in vermilion, sunk mounted in cardboard frame dated “15 SEP 1907” and “Approved W.H.M. 26.9.07”. A delightful essay. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Cyril Bell, October 2004 1899
ᔛ P
10/- die proof of the frame and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm), dated “26 NOV. 07” in blue and “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Ex B.E. Johnson. Photo
£150-180
1900
刂+ អ
10/- green and red on green block of four, lightly mounted mint. S.G. 83, £640. Photo
£150-200
1901
ᔛ+ អ
10/- green and red on green in a block of four, fine used with two strikes of type D16 c.d.s. Thought to be the only used block. Ex. B.E. Johnson. Cat. £1200. Photo
£500-600
An attractive collection on leaves with the set of ten overprinted Specimen with further duplicates, some pairs and “ULTRAMAR” (6), the set of eleven in mint blocks of four plus used with values to 10/-; other items include 2d. dated 1906 (4 Jan.), the earliest recorded date, and 10/- with major break in frame below “D”. A good lot. (112)
£500-600
1902
Ex 1903 1913-22 Watermark Multiple Crown CA 1903
P ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d. to 10/- a set of stamp-size name and value die proofs from the De La Rue striking books, each with red stroke through and dated “Nov 18th 1912”. A good set on three pieces. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£500-600
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1899
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1900
149
1901
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1905
1906
S ᔛ
ᔛ S
ᔛ P
1907
1 ⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of ten handstamped “SPECIMEN” with positional variety short right leg of “N” [30], each with right margin, unmounted mint. A fine set. (10)
£150-180
1
⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, each value in a right margin horizontal strip of three, each strip mounted or lightly mounted on the centre stamp only. Fresh, fine and scarce U.P.U. strips. Photo
£250-300
10/- die proof of name and value tablets in black on glazed card (92x60mm) and dated “14 SEP. 12” in blue. Photo
£120-150
A specialised collection on leaves with the set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN” with other examples including broken “M” variety, some from Gabon and Portuguese Colonies post offices, the different values including blocks, plate numbers and shades with values to 10/- blocks of four (2) and fine used. A very good lot. (248)
£350-400
1916 War Tax 1908
A specialised collection on leaves with serif letters overprinted Specimen (2, one with triangle for “A”), inverted overprint (2), triangle for “A” in “TAX” unused (2) and used (2), short “A” variety, misplaced overprint in a block of six (one with triangle for “A”); sans serif letters including Specimen (2) and watermark inverted with plate number. (82)
£250-300
1921-33 Watermark Script CA 1909
1910
ᔛ S
P ᔛ
1929 (c.) 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- ‘set’ of sixteen handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GR6 (inverted on 10/-); part to large part original gum; some fibre adherences on the reverse of some values. Fresh and rare, possibly the only set. Photo
£400-500
11⁄ 2 d. die proof of name and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm) marked “BEFORE/STRIKING” and dated in pencil “8/2/22”. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1911
ᔛ P
4d. die proof of name and value in black on glazed card (92x60mm) marked “AFTER/STRIKING”. Photo
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1912
1913
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
4d. die proof of name and value in black on glazed card (39x60mm) marked “Appd H.S. 14/12”. Photo
£100-120
5d. stamp-size working die proof of the head and value tablets in black on surfaced card; produced to check the registration. Rare. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 1914
1915
ᔛ P
刂+ អ
9d. stamp-size working die proof of the head and value tablets in black on surfaced card; produced to check the registration. Rare. Ex Galvez. Photo
£150-200
1/- black on emerald marginal block of four, variety watermark inverted and reversed, lightly mounted mint; a couple of small tone spots. S.G. 128y, £900. Photo
£220-250
PROVENANCE:
Cyril Bell, October 2004 (for a block of six) Photos also appear on pages 152 and 155 WWW.SPINK.COM
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1870
1880
1872
1881
Ex 1905
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1910
1906
1916
1911
1912
1917
1916
1917
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
2/6d. die proof of name and value in black on surfaced card (92x60mm) marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated in pencil “9/1/29”. Photo PROVENANCE: J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 2/6d. die proof of name and value in black on surfaced card (92x60mm) marked “AFTER/STRIKING” and dated in pencil “16/1/29”. Photo PROVENANCE: J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£120-150
£120-150
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ᔛ P
2/6d. imperforate colour trial in black and carmine on blue, affixed to piece of appendix sheet. Fine. Photo
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1919
1920
1921
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1922
3/- stamp-size working die proof of the head and value tablets in black on surfaced card; produced to check the registration. Rare. Ex Galvez. Photo
£150-200
3/- imperforate colour trial in green and violet, full original gum; a couple of small creases or wrinkles. Photo
£150-200
De La Rue Day Book Proofs: 5d., 9d. and 3/- stamp-size name and value proofs in black on glazed card, final date in red ink “8.11.22”; fine. These three values were issued in December 1922. Photo
£250-300
An extensive and valuable specialised collection on leaves which includes Specimen type D12 in horizontal strip of three for 1⁄ 2 d., both 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d. orange, 21⁄ 2 d. blue, grey and bright blue, 6d. dull and bright purple (1⁄ 2 d., 1d. carmine-red, 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. blue and 6d. are in lower right corner strips showing the plate number; which was normally trimmed off); Specimen type D16 in rejoined pairs to make blocks of four with 2d. grey, 21⁄ 2 d. bright blue (pair only), 3d. purple on orange, 4d., 5d., 6d. black and carmine, 9d., both 1/-, 2/-, 2/6d. (perf. Specimen), 3/-, 5d. and 10/- (plus additional pair and strip of three), the blocks ex Koh-i-Noor; mint stamps with all values in blocks of four, some additional shades and used blocks with values to 5/- and singles to 10/-. A magnificent collection with many outstanding and rare specimen multiples
£800-1,000
———————————————————— Ex 1923 ———————————————————— 1934-36 Waterlow Pictorials 1923
ᔛ P
A series of printer’s die proofs in black on thick card, each with manuscript printer’s reference number, date in black ink and several values with diagonal “RECORD PROOF” in red ink, 1⁄ 2 d. and 21⁄ 2 d. complete designs, others with frame and central vignettes separately; most designs with “O.K. PROOF” in ink at foot. Some faults though a unique set. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995
Photos also appear on page 155 153
£1,500-2,000
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ᔛ E
1
⁄ 2 d. to 5/- set of five photographic proofs from the Waterlow archives of unadopted designs, the 1⁄ 2 d. on piece dated “26.2.34”. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
Spink, July 2013 1925
ᔛ S
1
⁄ 2 d. to 5/- set of ten handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GR6 in red; large part original gum; a few short perforations and some values with light gum ageing. Unusual. Photo
£100-150
Ex 1926 1934 De La Rue Progressive Archive Page 1926
ᔛ S
Two pieces from the archive with the stamps overprinted “SPECIMEN” with 1902-06 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1906-11 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- and 1913-33 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- (one additional 3d. without Specimen overprint). The note in the printer’s archive are, “Progressive record of the issues from 1902-29 with dates printed and details of destruction of material. Duty dies and plates of the 4d 5d 9d 2/- and 3/- starred in red were destroyed as obsolete on 30th Jan 1922. D.F. means that the stamps were printed in doubly-fugitive ink.” A manuscript at the top reads, “27/12/34 Dies & plates for the ten duties 1⁄ 2d. to 5/- to be destroyed, CA letter”. An Important grouping with two unique Specimen handstamps. Photo PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archive (1247)
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£2,000-2,500
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1913
1921
1920
1914
1919
1918
1915
————— Ex 1924 —————
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1933
1929
——— 1931 ——— 155
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1
⁄ 2 d. to 3d. set of six with ‘overprint’ “LIQUIDATION/OF EMPIRE/GRENADA”, on wavy line watermarked paper, unused.; 1⁄ 2 d. with a couple of slightly short perfs. Photo
£500-600
King George VI 1928
刂
1937-50 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/- range (32) with virtually all the listed perfs. and shades except S.G. 157a; generally fine mint and an attractive group. B.P.A. Certificate (2007) for S.G. 163c. Cat. c. £1,700
£250-300
Postage Dues 1892 Watermark Crown CA 1929
1930
P ᔛ
S ᔛ
Frame die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) dated “25 “BEFORE/HARDENING”; fine and unmounted. Photo
JAN 92”
in blue and with £200-240
1d. to 3d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” type D11 affixed to piece of appendix sheet marked “surcharge 60 set - Mar 92”. Fine and rare. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archive (1263) Dickason, December 1976 1931
1932
1933
S ᔛ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ អ
2d. and 3d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GR2, large part original gum. Fine and rare. Photo
£200-250
1d. black block of eighteen, rows 7 to 9 showing gash in “1” [41] and deformed “d” [52], unmounted mint. S.G. D1, £630
£300-350
3d. black marginal block of four, lightly mounted mint; light horizontal bend. S.G. D3, £1,000. Photo
£300-350
1892 Surcharge 1d. and 2d. 1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
刂 ᔛ
1d. on 6d. mauve horizontal strip of four, unmounted mint; one stamp showing broken serif of “1”. S.G. D4, £520. Photo
£220-250
1d. on 6d. mauve vertical strip of five with two tête-bêche pairs, unmounted mint; light even gum toning. S.G. D4a, £7000+. Photo
£2,000-2,500
1d. on 6d. mauve tête-bêche pair cancelled by Grenada c.d.s.; folded through central perfs. with hinge reinforcement. Ex Taylor. S.G. D4a, £1,500. Photo
£400-500
1d. on 6d. mauve horizontal pair, variety surcharge double, cancelled by neat c.d.s.; a few reinforced perfs. between. S.G. D4b, £550. Photo
£180-220
1d. on 8d. grey-brown, part original gum. Rare. S.G. D5, £1,800. Photo
£500-600
2d. on 6d. mauve horizontal strip of four, the first stamp with an apparently complete upper serif to “d”, unmounted mint. A scarce multiple. S.G. D6, £800. Photo
£300-350 1935
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1936
1930
1941 1943
1937
1934
———— 1949 ————
1939
157
1938
1942
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1940
1941
1942
刂 ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
2d. on 6d. mauve vertical strip of five including two tête-bêche pairs, unmounted mint; light even gum ageing and a blunt corner perforation. An exceptionally rare and remarkable strip. S.G. D6a, £8,000+. Photo
£3,000-3,500
2d. on 6d. mauve tête-bêche pair cancelled by 1892 (20 Nov.) c.d.s.; folded perfs. between, otherwise fine. Scarce. Ex Brassler. S.G. D6a, £1,400. Photo
£400-500
2d. on 8d. grey-brown, part to large part original gum. A fine example of this very rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1930). S.G. D7, £3,000. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
G.H. Boucher, November 1949 William Frazer, October 2003 1921 Postage Due 1943
ᔛ E
Stamp-size photographic essay of the frame only with “POSTAGE DUE” at foot highlighted with Chinese white, affixed to card (89x114mm) dated “3 AUG 1921” in blue; pin-holes at upper left. An important essay. Photo
£400-450
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Collection 1944
A general collection on leaves with 1892 set of three unused with additional 3d.; provisional surcharges with 1d. on 6d. unused and variety surcharge double used, 2d. on 6d. unused (2), 1d. on 6d. and 1d. on 8d. philatelic covers; 1921 1d., 2d. and 3d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 11⁄ 2 d. used and 1952 set of four in fine used blocks of four. (50)
Photos also appear on page 157
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£400-450
1940
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1945
1946
1884 Key Plate Design 1945
1946
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
1s. lilac (5) affixed to piece of appendix sheet (172x35mm) each overprinted “REVENUE” in the proposed colours for each denomination, with manuscript value at the left of each stamp and initialled underneath in red. Photo Note: The scheme of proposed colours was rejected on May 20th as the distinction between the postage and revenue values was preferred with the correct words at the head of the duty plate PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archives (1265) Gary Ryan Russell Jones, June 1991 Cyril Bell, October 2004 1d. lilac (5) affixed to piece (175x39mm) with “GRENADA REVENUE” and value printed in the proposed colours, the value in manuscript alongside and initialled underneath in red ink. Fine and rare. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archives (1266) Gary Ryan Russell Jones, June 1991 Cyril Bell, October 2004 159
£1,000-1,200
£1,000-1,200
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ᔛ E
1d. lilac perf. 12 trials (5) each overprinted “REVENUE” in the proposed colours of 1d., 2d., 3d. (watermark inverted), 4d. and 9d. (watermark inverted), part to large part original gum; ‘4d.’ with thin. A rare set. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1948
ᔛ E
Grenada Revenue: A group of handpainted essays with the key plate printed in green, the upper and lower panels handpainted with 2/- in blue, 5/- in black, 10/- in brown and £1 in orange and in slate-purple (not adopted), some gum, 10/- with a couple of clipped perfs. (5). Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Cyril Bell, October 2004 1949
ᔛ P
Grenada Revenue: 1d. perf. 12 colour trials (2) in purple and red (1d. value) and purple and red-brown (9d. value), with some gum. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Marcus Samuel Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Cyril Bell, October 2004 1950
ᔛ P
1d. perf. 14 colour trials printed in the colours of 2d., 3d., 4d., 9d., 2/-, 5/- and £1 plus unissued colours of green, purple and grey-blue and purple and orange; without gum; a few perf. irregularities as usual. (10). Photo
£900-1,000
PROVENANCE:
C. Payne, February 1982 Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1951
P ᔛ
1d., 9d., 1/- and 10/- imperforate plate proofs, large part original gum. Photo
£200-250
1952
ᔛ S
1d. to £1 set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN” and affixed to three pieces of appendix sheets; the green stamps with Specimen in red; a few small imperfections in places but thought to be the only set recorded. Photo
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (1267) Gary Ryan 1953
*
1891 (30 May) 2d. registered envelope to St. George’s bearing Revenue 3d. with 1888-91 vertical 1d. on 2/- orange (3) well tied by Grenville “D” datestamps, the revenue subsequently cancelled by 1891 (1 June) c.d.s. (and cut through with a sharp knife) with a further strike alongside (over the original c.d.s.), the arrival c.d.s. on the reverse. A few light tone spots barely detract from this interesting cover. Photo
£500-800
Note: the 1d. on 2/- stamps each just show a second strike of “POSTAGE” in the top margin. PROVENANCE:
J. Charlton Henry, April 1961 G.L. Pilkington, September 1967 C. Payne, February 1982 1954
A collection on leaves with 1d. to £1 set of eleven unused, 3d. tête-bêche pair and £1 marginal pair; postally used values to 6d., 1d. and 4d. on local St. George’s covers Photos also appear on pages 157, 165 and 169 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£250-300
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1959 ————————————— 1948 —————————————
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1961
——————— 1963 ———————
1960
1962 161
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1903-04 Coat of Arms 1955
ᔛ P
£1 composite die proof essay with frame and value in green and central vignette in vermilion with Chinese white along the join, affixed to card (90x115mm), marked “June 8th 03.” and “Dupl.”. Clean and fine. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives, December 1976 Cyril Bell, October 2004 1956
ᔛ E
£1 composite coloured die proof essay with frame and value in deep green and central vignette in orange, mounted on stamp-size card. Some Chinese white remains around the central ornament PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archive (1264)
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£5 composite die proof essay with frame and value in bright green with some Chinese white between, mounted on card dated “June 8th 03” and “Dupl.”. Clean and fine. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archives, December 1976 Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 Cyril Bell, October 2004
£500-600
1903-04 Badge of Colony 1958
1959
1960
ᔛ P
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£1 composite die proof essay with frame and value in green and central vignette in vermilion, affixed to card (90x115mm), marked “Sept 11th 03.” and “Dupl.”. Clean and fine. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archives, December 1976 Cyril Bell, October 2004 £1 dark green and orange master die proof on wove paper (37x44mm) showing the coloured guide lines at sides, dated in pencil “Sept 16 1904” and initialled; small stain at right. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archive (1264) Cyril Bell, October 2004 £1 green and red-orange, two examples affixed to piece of appendix sheet with watermark Crown CC handstamped “SPECIMEN” type D9 in purple, dated “Nov 04” and watermark Script CA handstamped “SPECIMEN” type D14, dated “Dec 1926”; rare. Photo PROVENANCE: De La Rue Archive (1264) Cyril Bell, October 2004 Photos also appear on page 161 163
£500-600
£300-400
£400-500
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£1 green and red-orange, imperforate printer’s proof vertical pair on thin greyish paper; light crease at top. Photo PROVENANCE: Cyril Bell October 2004
£180-200
1915 Printer’s Sample 1962
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£1 grey-black and orange-red imperforate block of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” and affixed to dark grey card numbered “54”. Photo
£300-350
1949 New Currency 1963
刂
$5 dark green and red-orange, very lightly mounted with full original gum. Thought to be one only two recorded. Brandon Certificate (1989). Photo
£500-600
Stamp Duty 1964
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A group of proofs and essays with 1902 hand-painted essay in red and Chinese white on tracing paper affixed to card, dated and marked “duplicate”, 1932 oval design with handdrawn essays of 1⁄ 4 d. and 1⁄ 2 d. in pencil on tracing paper plus 3d. and 6d. values marked “Approved for position and wording”, coloured die proofs of 1⁄ 4 d., 1⁄ 2 d., 2d., 3d. and 6d., each impressed on stout paper with most values marked “OK”, dated and initialled; also 1949 impressions of seven values 5c. to $5000 on card (231x100mm), highlighted with pencil and crossed with manuscript “SPECIMEN” in red ink. An interesting and powerful collection. Most ex Cyril Bell. Photo
£500-600
Collection 1965
1966
An attractive collection of Q.V. issues with Chalon Head values to 10/- unused and £1 used (2), various 1884 provisionals including 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d. variety surcharge double, and unused showing “THRFE” variety, “OWT” for “TWO”, “I” for “1”, postally used on covers (3); 1884 with mint values to 10/-, 3d. tête-bêche pair, various used with values to £1. Usual mixed condition. (148)
£200-240
A collection on leaves with 1904 £1 mint and used, 1908 MCA £1 mint with used blocks of four and twelve (largest recorded), 1915 £1 imperforate printer’s sample overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1925 £1 mint (3), one with lower margin, 1965 2c. surcharge including both types in horizontal pair and corner block of six plus covers bearing single and nine (including two se-tenant pairs). A very good lot
£800-1,000
Postal Stationery Post Cards 1967
1968
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1879 Perkins, Bacon essay in brown, inscribed “NO PENCE”; two edge tears at top and foot, otherwise clean and fine. Believed to be one of only two recorded. H&G B. Photo These essays were produced after a request by the Crown Agents. PROVENANCE: Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 1879 Perkins, Bacon 1d. essay in brown with the heading “GOVERNMENT OF Fine and believed to be unique. Ex Peckett, Worthington and Mitchell. H&G A. Photo PROVENANCE: Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995
£500-600
GRENADA./GOUVERNEMENT DE GRENADA.”.
1969
1970
P * ᔛ
P * ᔛ
1881 Perkins, Bacon 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. essays in red-brown and slate-blue respectively, fresh and fine. Also Perkins, Bacon 1d. stamp essay in rose-pink produced for the G.B. 1879 trial. Photo
£200-250
1881 Perkins, Bacon proof of 11⁄ 2 d. in slate-blue, the reverse with a print of the 11⁄ 2 d. in the issued colour. Fresh and fine. Photo
£150-180
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£500-600
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1968 1953
1970
1967
1969
1971
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1971
1972
1973
1974
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1881 Perkins, Bacon proof impressions of 1d. in slate-blue and 11⁄ 2 d. in orange-brown, each card bearing two impressions struck tête-bêche. Fresh and fine. Photo
£250-300
1881 1d. slate-blue and 11⁄ 2 d. reddish brown, the issued cards, unused; 1d. with some paper adherences on reverse. Fresh. H&G 1-2
£100-120
1d. card to London, uprated with 1⁄ 2 d. (uncancelled) postmarked by type D7 c.d.s. (28 Nov. 1885 without code letter) and addressed to stamp dealers; corner fault and small tear at top. Rare and thought to be one of only two 1d. used cards recorded. H&G 1. Photo
£600-800
11⁄ 2 d. card to London, cancelled by type D5 c.d.s. (27 Apr. 1881) with London arrival (13.5) on the reverse; mounting mark at left, otherwise fine. An early date of use. H&G 2. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
B.E. Johnson 1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
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11⁄ 2 d. card to Barbados, cancelled by type D5 c.d.s. (7 Jan. 1884), a second strike alongside and Barbados arrival (9.1) c.d.s. in the lower corner; some light overall ageing; very scarce. H&G 2. Photo
£400-500
11⁄ 2 d. card to Tunbridge Wells cancelled by type D8 c.d.s. (29 May 1885) with a second strike alongside and, on the reverse, Groombridge arrival (14.6); a few minor age marks. H&G 2. Photo
£400-500
1886 Reply Cards, 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. artist’s pencil essays of the stamp design on printed card, the 1d. on red printed card with the value struck through and “1⁄ 2d. Green ink” below, dated “29 DEC 85”; 2d. value with printing in blue with the value crossed through and “One penny in red” below, dated “29 DEC 85”; 3d. value with brown printing, the value crossed through and “Penny halfpenny”, dated “29 DEC 95”, some age toning at foot and part of one corner missing (ex Towers and Druce); 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. with used cards. An important group. Photo
£800-900
1886 cards overprinted “SPECIMEN” in small letters, with 1⁄ 2 d. card, 1d. front section of reply card and 11⁄ 2 d. card; good to fine. Scarce cards of unknown status. 1⁄ 2 d. with R.P.S. Certificate (1991). Photo
£180-220
1902 1⁄ 2 d. essay, printed card in green with hand-painted name and value; with Specimen card and uprated card to Edinburgh. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives, December 1976 Ed Druce, October 2002 1980
1981
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P ᔛ
1902 page (numbered “0990”) from the Madagascar postal archives with 1⁄ 2 d. (2) and 1d. (2) post cards and 2d. registered envelope, each with printed “SPECIMEN” in large serif letter and additionally overstruck by the large circular Madagascar handstamp in red
£150-180
1923 11⁄ 2 d. die proof of the head and value vignette in black on glazed card (92x60mm) se-tenant with the similar for St. Vincent; without date or other marking. Unusual. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 Ed Druce, October 2002
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1973
1975
1976
1977
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1997
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1938 1d. in red and 11⁄ 2 d. in deep lilac printed se-tenant on cream card, each has diagonal line through with 11⁄ 2 d. marked “Red 11⁄ 2d.” and 1d. marked “Blue-purple 1d.”, numbered “A311” and “A317” respectively and each initialled “ACR” and dated “29/10.37”. Fine and rare. Photo
£400-500
Registered Envelopes 1983
ᔛ P
De La Rue artist’s hand-painted essay in bright blue and Chinese white on buff tracing paper (64x86mm), dated “29 DEC 85”. The design has been painted “GRENADA REGISTRATION FEE” but with “FEE” partly crossed through in pencil. Fine and rare. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives, December 1976 1984
1985
*
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1898 (15 Sept.) McCorquodale size K envelope to Demerara uprated with 1898 Discovery 21⁄ 2 d. (12) cancelled by St. George’s c.d.s., “5” in blue crayon and British Guiana arrival backstamp (21.9); a few small faults though quite fresh and a rare survivor. H&G 1e
£100-120
1902 die proof of the head and value vignette in orange-red on stout laid paper (35x41mm). Fine. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Ed Druce, October 2002 1986
1987
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1902 photographic die proof mounted on card and dated in the upper corner “DEC. 31. 1901”, there has been some retouching of the photograph to make some of the lettering appear more clearly and around the frame surrounding the king’s head; two large patches of age staining
£80-100
1912 die proof of the head and value vignette in red-orange on stout laid paper (35x41mm); there is a faint mark in lower corner, otherwise fine. Photo
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives, December 1976 Ed. Druce, October 2002 1988
1989
1990
1991
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1936 2d. and 3d. trial envelopes (size G), each bears the legend of the 1929 issue on the reverse, “NOTICE./The Registration Fee for and Inland Letter/is 2d. and for a Foreign Letter 3d./The sum paid for this envelope includes the/Registration Fee and Postage (1d.) on an Inland Letter”. This wording was not adopted and this has been crossed through in ink. Fine and unusual
£100-120
1938-50 die proof of the registration head vignette in blue on cream paper (91x70mm), marked “C818”, initialled and dated “27/6/38”. Fine. Photo
£150-180
A collection of unused envelopes with 1886 McCorquodale in all six sizes, 1889 De La Rue in all four sizes, both 1902 K.E.VII, 1912 size G, 1920-23 three sizes, 1929 3d. sizes F and H2, 1936 2d. H and H2 and 3d. all three sizes, 1938-50 3d., 1951 6c. both sizes and 1959 6c. Generally good to fine. (27 covers)
£120-150
A valuable used collection with Q.V. sizes F (4), two with 1883 frankings, G (2), one with 1883 6d., H2 (2) and I used in 1912 and bears red on white registration label; K.E.VII size F (2), one with red on white registration label and G; 1920 sizes F, G (2), H and H2; 1936 2d. size G, 3d. sizes F, G (2), H and H2 plus K.G.VI (3) and Q.E. Condition a little mixed in places though generally good to fine. (27)
£600-700
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1886 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d. and 2d. a set of artist’s pencil drawing essays on undenominated gummed printed wrappers with the text in the issued colour, all dated “29 DEC. 85”; fine. A unique and highly important set. Photo
£1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue Archives (all four) Dr. R.P. Towers, April 1995 (11⁄ 2 d.) W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 (1d.) Collections and Ranges 1993
1994
1995
S * ᔛ
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A collection of Specimen stationery with Q.V. cards or reply cards (5), K.E.VII 1d., K.G.V all four types, 1951 4c.; envelopes with the three K.G.VI types; registered envelopes with size F for Q.V., K.E.VII, 1912, 1920 and 1929, K.G.VI with 1938-50 and both 1951; wrappers with 1886 all four values, 1902 both values, 1912 all three values and 1949 1⁄ 2 d. A good lot with some only available in limited numbers. (32)
£250-300
A mostly unused collection on leaves with post cards from 1881-82 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d., 1886 cards and reply cards with some large and small lettering, K.G.V including 1d. brown and later; the three K.G.VI envelopes; a good range of wrappers with duplication of Q.V. including different papers and K.G.VI 1⁄ 4 d.; air mail wrappers; others including a few used, some uprated. (65)
£120-150
A selection of used with postcards from 1881-82 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. (2), 1886 with 1⁄ 2 d. uprated 1⁄ 2 d. to Trinidad, 1d. including taxed 1d. to London, to Russia, to Persia, 11⁄ 2 d. plus reply card, 1912 1d. to Switzerland bearing 1⁄ 4 d. Red Cross label; envelopes with 1938 1d. (2) and 11⁄ 2 d.; a good range of wrappers including 1d. registered to London, several K.G.VI including Unclaimed and Returned, 1⁄ 4 d. uprated 1⁄ 4 d. to Exeter; some airletters. Condition varies in places, with some useful items. (38)
£200-250
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1997
1998
1999
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1884 (24 Jan.) envelope to England bearing 1883 4d. and 6d. tied by a single strike of the double circle datestamp, a better strike on the reverse with Birmingham, Stourbridge and Clent (12.2) c.d.s. A good double rate cover. Photo PROVENANCE: W. Taylor, April 1963 J.L. Messenger Joseph Hackmey, November 1985
£300-350
1898 (3 Mar.) printed commercial envelope to London (opened-out) bearing 1883 1⁄ 2 d. with 1895-99 1d. (2) tied by good strikes of the single-circle “A” datestamp showing the date inverted and bearing, on reverse, St. George’s and London arrival (16.3) c.d.s. Photo
£120-150
1906 (31 May) K.E.VII 2d. registered envelope to St. George’s, uprated with 1906 1d. (2) cancelled by good strikes of the type D3 c.d.s. with another strike alongside, the arrival c.d.s. on the reverse cancelling the registration stamp. Good to fine. Photo
£150-200
A collection of the double circle, type D1 c.d.s. on adhesives which includes a good selection of Chalon heads from 1861-62 1d. and 6d., 1872 c.d.s. on 6d. showing inverted “2” in date, on 1875 1/-, 1883 1d. orange, 1883 key-type values to 1/-; also some single-ring c.d.s. Condition is typically mixed. A good collection. Ex Messenger. Also 1905 picture postcard bearing K.E.VII 1⁄ 2 d. (a second stamp missing) tied by the single-circle c.d.s. (31 plus cover)
£250-300
Victoria (St. Mark’s) “B” 2000
2001
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1891 (7 May) large registered envelope (size I) to Devon, uprated with 1883 21⁄ 2 d. single and tête-bêche pair tied by good strikes of the type D2, single-ring c.d.s. bearing, on reverse, Torquay registered oval and Exeter c.d.s. (20.5); central vertical crease and other wrinkling, typical of these large covers
£300-350
A collection of double-circle datestamps (type D1) with dates from 1862-83 including 1862 1d. (2) and 6d. (2), an 1875 c.d.s. with “SEBET” for month, one with figures of day inverted, later values including 1883 1d. and others. Condition a little mixed in places though an attractive collection. (29)
£200-250
Sauteurs (St. Patrick’s) “C” 2002 ័
2003 ័
2004
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1862 (23 Jan.) front and flap to Scotland bearing 6d. rose tied by a central strike of the double-circle c.d.s. with a second strike of the flap and type D5 Grenada c.d.s.; London transit in red (14.2) also just ties the 6d. with “15” in red crayon below. A second adhesive is missing and a 1d. stamp (which does not belong) has been hinged alongside, nevertheless a desirable piece. Photo 1874 (26 Dec.) large part cover front to Castries, St. Lucia bearing 1863-71 1d. and 6d. tied by a single strike of the double-circle datestamp with St. Lucia arrival (28.12) alongside with manuscript ““ in red crayon (for the packet). A good example of the rare 7d. rate including 1d. for the internal postage PROVENANCE: W. Taylor, April 1963 Joseph Hackmey, November 1985 W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 1892 (25 Feb.) envelope to St. Vincent bearing 1891 21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. tied by a good strike of the single-ring datestamp with a second strike alongside and bearing, on reverse, type D8 Grenada c.d.s. and Kingston arrival (26.2); roughly opened at top and a few age marks. Photo PROVENANCE: Lord Spens, March 1998
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£250-300
£400-450
£100-150
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A selection on album page with dates from 1861 (23 Dec.) and other first issue stamps including 1d. dated 1862 (16 Jan.), surcharged revenue stamps and 1883 values to 4d.; usual mixed condition. (25)
£150-180
Grenville (St. Andrew’s) “D” 2006 ័
2007
2008
2009
2010
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1873 (26 May) cover front and part back to England, bearing 1d. green and 6d. orangered pair well tied by fine strikes of the double-circle datestamp with type D5 c.d.s. at left, further strikes of both datestamps on the flap; vertical folding crease and some arrival notation. Photo
£300-350
1895 (8 Aug.) De La Rue registered envelope to Barbados uprated with 1883 21⁄ 2 d. (3) well tied by fine strikes of the single-ring datestamp with a further strike alongside, the reverse with St. George’s and Barbados arrival (10.8). Fine. Photo
£150-200
1898 (29 Jan.) registered envelope (size I) to Canada uprated with 1895-99 3d. and 1/well tied by fine strikes of the single-circle datestamp with two further strikes alongside and bearing, on reverse, New York registered oval (9.2), Hamilton and Amherstburg arrival c.d.s.; some peripheral soiling. A rare survivor
£250-300
1903 (24 Sept.) envelope to Bogota, Colombia bearing 1902 1⁄ 2 d. and 2d. tied by fine strikes of the single-circle datestamp with another strike alongside and bearing, on reverse, St. George’s and Colon (5.10) c.d.s.; a few light tone spots. Photo
£100-120
A collection on album page with dates from 1861 (24 Dec.), surcharged revenues with 1883 1d. and 1883 values to 6d. including inverted “4” in year date on 1d. and a strike on blue-black on 1d. (23)
£120-150
St. David’s “E” 2011
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A collection of these rare double-circle datestamps on album page with dates from 1862 1d. and 6d. and later issues to 1883 4d; mixed in places. (17)
£200-250
Carriacou “F” 2012
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A collection of double-circle datestamps on album page with dates from 1862 1d. (2) and 6d. (2), later four figure and two figure year dates, with 1879 showing wide spaced “7 9” year date and values to 1883 8d; two first issue with trimmed perfs., otherwise generally good to fine. (18)
£150-180
St. George’s/Perdmontemps (St. David’s) “G” 2013
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A small collection of the double-circle datestamp on a selection of Chalon heads including 1863-71 6d. orange-red in a horizontal pair (ex Towers) and later to 1883 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. A scarce group showing the fairly random positioning of the different elements of the datestamp. (11). Photo
£180-220
This postmark was first used in St. George’s, where it was used as a backstamp. In 1872 it was transferred to Perdmontemps in St. David’s Parish Village Postmarks 2014
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A collection on leave showing double-circle “A” to “G” with one set dated 1862 except the rare “G” of St. George’s which is dated 1861, sets of 1d. green and 6d. orange with later dates; also a group of the single-circle datestamp with all letters on 1883 1d. including “C” pair, “D” and “F” in blue plus a few later “A” showing the wide and narrow letter; the first stamps are mixed, later mostly good to fine. (39). Photo
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£150-200
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1989
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2016
An extensive collection of the single-circle postmarks on leaves with “A” including inverted letter and inverted date (3), wide letter, some with date inverted; “B” with letter inverted (7), on 1886 1d. on 4d.; “C” in blue (3), on 1886 1d. on 11⁄ 2 d., 1888 4d. on 2/- (2); “D” including date inverted (11) including 1887 1d. on 4d. horizontal pair, letter inverted (5), in blue (5), 1883 pairs of 1⁄ 2 d. (2), 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. and Postage Due 1d. and 2d.; “E” with date inverted (4) one with “4” sideways, letter inverted (2); “F” with date inverted (5), in blue (4) and “G” including date inverted (5) and on pairs (2). A fabulous collection for the specialist. Most are ex Messenger. (194)
£400-600
A collection of circular datestamp on leaves with issues to Q.E. which includes Sauteurs type D4 on 1920 picture post card, Concord in blue (6), Happy Hill on K.G.V 3/-, some maritime postmarks and others. Condition is mixed, several are on piece. (243)
£100-150
Instructional Marks 2017
2018
2019
2020
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Missent: 1905-73 group of covers with 1905 Belgian stationery card to Nicaragua bearing manuscript “missent to Grenada” in blue crayon, type I3 “MISSENT TO GRENADA” struck on 1921 postcard from Hungary to Granada, Nicaragua, on 1924 cover front from Trinidad to England and on 1933 cover from Jamaica to Canada, and a small handstamp struck on purple of 1978 cover from U.S.A. to Dominica. (5 items)
£150-180
1
Postage Due: 1884 (7 Jan.) blue wrapper to London bearing 1883 2 ⁄ 2 d. blue tied by type D5 c.d.s. and with manuscript date in black ink, a second strike of the despatch c.d.s. alongside with large handstruck “T”, with “3d” in circle applied in London; the reverse with two overlapping arrival c.d.s.; horizontal filing crease near foot. Photo This cover originated in Grenville but not cancelled by the “D” postmark, possibly explaining the manuscript date. PROVENANCE: W. Danforth Walker, June 2003
£150-200
Postmans’ Beat: 1921 (15 Mar.) 1⁄ 2 d. wrapper to St. George’s tied by type D18 c.d.s. and showing a fine strike of the boxed “FIRST POSTMAN”, fresh and fine, and 1922 (30 Dec.) postcard (picture has become detached) to St. George’s bearing K.G.V 1⁄ 2 d. cancelled by Gouyave type D5 c.d.s. and showing a fine strike of the boxed “SECOND POSTMAN”. Very scarce markings with these are the only dates of use recorded by Proud. Photo
£200-250
Too Late: 1894 (18 Apr.) 2d. registered envelope to Germany, uprated with 1883 21⁄ 2 d. tied by a very fine strike of Gouyave single-circle wide “A” c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, and a fair to good strike of straight-line “TOO LATE” in black (Proud I 10), the reverse with Grenada and Aachen c.d.s. Fresh and fine. Photo
£150-200
Maritime Mail 2021
2022
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Ship Letter: 1904 (18 Apr.) Chile 2c. postal stationery card “Via Cordillesa” to Grenada, cancelled by San Felipe c.d.s. with Valparaiso and New York (28.5) transit c.d.s. and a neat strike of the circular “SHIP LETTER/GRENADA” code “C” c.d.s. (11.6). A rare marking and thought to be the earliest of only three recorded. Photo This mail was sent from Valparaiso to New York, then to the Caribbean, probably to St. Vincent, where it was placed on the mail boat service to Carriacou. This postmark was apparently used as a transit on incoming mail on this service. PROVENANCE: W. Danforth Walker, June 2003 Paquebot: 1895 (12 July) commercial envelope from Trinidad to Barbados bearing Trinidad 21⁄ 2 d. tied by italic “PAQUEBOT” with St. George’s c.d.s. alongside and Barbados arrival on the reverse; vertical folding crease. Also 1902 (28 Mar.) printed commercial envelope to Hamburg bearing Trinidad 21⁄ 2 d. tied by straight-line, san-serif “PAQUEBOT” (Proud SL5) with small St. George’s c.d.s. alongside. A good pair PROVENANCE:
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£400-500
£150-200
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1998
2002
2004
2006
2007
2009
2018
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Money Order Office: 1897 (15 Apr.) printed envelope registered to Germany bearing 1883 6d. marginal block of four cancelled by very good strikes of “MONEY.ORDER.OFFICE/GRENADA” c.d.s. with and additional strike alongside, large “R” in oval and hooded London transit c.d.s. (29.4); much of the address has been scratched off and inked out. Unusual
£300-400
PROVENANCE:
Dr. R.P. Towers, April, 1995 2024 ័*
Parcel Post: 1897 (3 July) Parcel Post label to London cancelled by the type PP2 c.d.s., with Insured Parcel label affixed and cancelled by London c.d.s. in violet and affixing a short piece of string; a few typical age faults though good for this. Also 1921 (30 Dec.) complete parcel wrapper to Maryland, U.S.A. bearing K.G.V 2/3d. franking and the complete “between the Windward Islands and the United States”.parcel post label Unusual and scarce
£150-200
Collections and Ranges 2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
*
*
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
2030
An interesting and varied selection of covers which includes 1871 part wrapper to Trinidad bearing Chalon 6d., 1891 5d. rate to Jamaica, 5d. rate to India and Ceylon (2) plus 1903 3d. registered rate to India (ex Danforth Walker) and 1907 9d. rate registered to Ceylon, rates to London with 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 41⁄ 2 d. registered and 7d. registered, 21⁄ 2 d. and 4d. rates to U.S.A., 7d. and 91⁄ 2 d. registered rates to Australia, 1913 7d. registered rate to France plus a few others; condition is a little mixed. A good group. (18 covers)
£500-800
Picture Post cards: A good and varied selection with some social types, many are used including underpaid and taxed card to Yorkshire, a real photocard of St. George’s showing the church, other views of St. George’s with a good example of Market Square, Government Street, the town of Sauteurs plus two greetings cards cancelled by favour in Sauteurs (2), St. John’s River. (23)
£200-240
A collection of Specimen stamps from a post office archive, stuck down on the original pages with 1902 set of ten (3 with broken “M”) additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR”, 1906-11 set of ten to 10/- additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” (some faded colours), K.G.V key plates with values to both 10/-; perforated “SPECIMEN” with 1934-36 set of ten, 1937 Coronation and 1938-50 set of twelve; later issues to 1958 without any specimen. From the Goa archive
£400-500
1895-99 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- sets (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 1898 21⁄ 2 d. (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 1913-22 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/- with the six additional listed paper/overprint varieties, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”; good to fine mint. Cat. £800+
£100-120
A collection of Specimen stamps on leaves with 1895-99 set of eight with large part original gum, 1913-22 with pairs, values to 5/- (2) and 10/-, 1921-32 set of twenty three and some pairs with values to 5/-, 1934-36 perf. specimen set with some additional pairs with values to 2/6d., 1935 Silver Jubilee set in pairs (one 1⁄ 2 d. defective); and a few other items
£300-350
Remainder and other collection on leaves which includes a good selection of the Chalon Head issues including 1875 1/- inverted “S” variety, some surcharges and postmark interest; 1883 with 1d. tête-bêche pairs unused (3) and used (6) and others with values to 6d., 1888-91 21⁄ 2 d. on 8d. Specimen, a very good group of 1913-22 with many large mint multiples including 2d. pane of sixty, 1/- (30), 2/- (4 and 18) and 5/- (4), 1934-36 set used plus a selection of forgeries. A good lot, well worth examination
£750-1,000
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2066
2065
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2127
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2032
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1936 (14 Mar.) envelope from London to Hong Kong, bearing 6d. with London F.S/Air mail machine cancellation, red “PENANG-HONG KONG/EXTENSION” cachet on the front and Victoria Hong Kong arrival (24.3) arrival on reverse; a trifle soiled. Scarce
£120-150
1941 (8 Dec.) air mail envelope to Australia, bearing 50c. and $1 with Victoria cancellation, fine violet boxed “DETAINED IN HONGKONG/BY JAPANESE/FROM DECEMBER 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 1945” cachet; a trifle wrinkled and slightly roughly opened, otherwise fine. Photo
£200-250 £300-400
2033
刂
1962-73 $10 on glazed paper, fine mint. S.G. 209d, £2,250. Photo
2034
刂 ᔛ
1972 Silver Wedding 50c., variety dull purple (“50c”, “HONG KONG” and background) double, faintly toned perf. otherwise fine unmounted mint. Very rare. S.G. 280a, £450. Photo
£80-100
1975 Birds 50c. lower left imprint block of four, variety black printed double, fine unmounted mint. An attractive and rare showpiece. Brandon Certificate (1997). S.G. 335 var. Photo
£400-500
2035
刂+ ᔛ អ
Japanese Occupation 2036
*
1943 Prisoners of War type 1 envelope from D.A.P. Mathers to London with Niimori censor chop, “EXAMINER 2972” seal at left, two redirection address labels and Wareham arrival c.d.s. (17.1), the reverse with “HOME POSTAL CENTRE/A.P.O.” c.d.s. in bright violet, London slogan cancellation and “The original address on this letter/was incorrect or incomplete./Please inform your correspondent of/your correct Postal Address./War Office A.g.17c.” handstamp in red. An unusual and delightful cover. Photo Photos also appear on page 183
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£120-150
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2034
2044
2047
2071
2045
2035
2046
Ex 2075
Ex 2076
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Ex 2077
Ex 2078
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2037
x2037
A ᔛ ᔛ E
1959 Air 3k.50 Vickers Viscount 700 and Avro 504k biplane, handpainted essay in a somewhat deeper shade of blue than the issued stamp, on card, mounted on thick card with “Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited. 1959” label, marked on reverse “G2304” and “Approved”. Superb and unique. With Christie’s Certificate (1993). S.G. 366. Photo
2038
x2038
x2039
ᔛ E
ᔛ E
2039
1959 Bicentenary of Jùn Thorkelsson 2k. rejected handpainted essay (figure of value at top) in brown and Chinese white, on card; fine and unique. With Christie’s Certificate (1993). Photo
£1,200-1,500
1959 Jùn Thorkelsson 2k. handpainted essay in blue-green and Chinese white on card, marked “27 Jan. 1959” and “Approved”; fine and unique. With Christie’s Certificate (1993). S.G. 364. Photo
£1,500-1,800
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2041
2042
*
x2043
x2044
x2045
x2046
x2047
2048
2049
2050
刂អ B
ᔛ
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
刂
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1854-1999 mint mint and used collection arranged in twenty volumes, contained in two cartons, including used 1854 1⁄ 2 a. (2), 2a., 1856-64 1a. brown mint, 1931 New Delhi (2, one mint), 1937 values to 25r. and 15r. mint, 1948 Gandhi ( 2, one mint), 1949-52 to 25r. mint, and largely complete to date with selected varieties; also Officials and Service issues. generally good to fine. (thousands)
£700-1,000
1854-1935 mint and used selection (200+) on stockpages, including 1865 2a. orange, 1866 Fiscal stamps overprinted for postage, 1866-78 6a. 8p., 1888 8a., 1895 2r., 3r., 5r., 1902-11 2r., 3r., 5r., 1926-33 25r., 1929 Air set, 1931 New Delhi, Officials, C.E.F., I.E.F., etc., mixed condition
£400-500
1855 (22 Jan.) entire from Poona to Bombay, bearing 1854 1a. red Die II with good to large margins and neatly cancelled and tied by diamond of dots in greenish black; the reverse (small faults) with despatch Paid datestamp (dated 1854 in error) and arrival c.d.s. (23.1); clean and attractive. B.P.A Certificate (2013). Photo
£250-300
1865 Watermark Elephants Head 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, a used block of sixteen (8x2) cancelled “C/131” (Aleppy) and a used horizontal strip of eight cancelled by Bombay “1” duplex, 8a carmine block of twenty (4x5) with several “Stamped” handstamps and cancelled by Bombay Paid “1”, a block of twelve in a contrasting shade with several “Stamped” handstamps in blue and Bengal obliterators in the same colour. Also 1866 two entires ex the same correspondence from Calcutta to Port Louis Mauritius, one bearing 1a. and 2a. the other 2a., both showing “6D/to pay” in blue, 1881 letter to Port Louis bearing 1a. strip of three twice handstamped “Stamped” and with fine “ship letter” handstamp. A few small faults though an interesting group
£500-600
1882-85 2a. blue, variety double impression, used with indistinct datestamp; fine and a rare stamp. S.G. 92a, £4,000. Photo
£1,000-1,500
HARDENING”
1882-85 4a.6p. die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER and dated “2 NOV 85”. Photo
£300-400
1895 2r. die proof of the frame with small uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER HARDENING” and dated “4 JUL. 94”. Photo
£400-500
1898 “1⁄ 4 ” on 1⁄ 2 a. blue-green, 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
£400-600
1911 (18 Feb.) coloured picture postcard (Charity) franked Edward 1⁄ 2 a. tied by two strikes of the red “FIRST AERIAL POST/U.P. EXHIBITION ALLAHABAD” cachet; a trifle discoloured. Rare. Photo
£300-400
1920 (24 Jan.) registered cover to Karachi bearing Queen 3p. single, block of six and George V 8a., all with special “BOMBAY/AIR POST” cancellations, endorsed “Via Bombay /Karachi/Air Service”; registration etiquette on reverse; fine
£100-120
1925 (2 Feb.) envelope to Nowshera, bearing 1a. with Risalpur cancellation and violet “CALCUTTA - RISALPUR DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT/CALCUTTA/1925” cachet alongside; fine. Signed by Flight Lieutenant Gordon. Eighty nine covers carried on this stage. Newall 2501c. Photo
£200-250
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2051
2052
2053
2054
2055
2056
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
x2057
刂
1926 (2 Jan.) envelope to Patna, bearing 1a. with photographic Aeroplane of Elephant vignette, violet “HAWASAE/BY AIR” cachet at lower left; fine. Sixty nine covers flown. Photo
£200-250
1927-33 airmail covers (5) comprising 1927 (Feb. 23) Delhi-Peshawar, 1928 (Feb. 28) Basra-Cairo flight from Bombay, 1932 (Oct. 15) Ahmedabad-Bombay, 1932 (Oct. 17) Madras-Karachi, 1933 (Oct. 1) Rangoon-Sharjah; good to fine. Photo
£200-250
1929 (15 Jan.) souvenir “KAMARAD”/CARD” to Baron Von Koenig in Rangoon, bearing 1 ⁄ 2 a. with c.d.s. and showing “Delayed By/Unfavourable/Weather, left/5th. February” and Butterfly cachets in green; fine
£200-250
1929 (25 June) Joan Page souvenir envelope to Calcutta, bearing 1a. with Dum Dum cancellation, “Dum Dum - Naihati-Dum Dum” and signed on the front and reverse
£100-120
1932 (17 Jan.) first flight to South Africa souvenir envelope bearing 1928 Air 12a., New Delhi 1⁄ 2 a., 1a. and 3a., Calcutta cancellations, Cairo and Cape Town transit and arrival markings on reverse, also 1936 (Dec.) Indo-Ceylon Special air mail stampless souvenir envelope, 1938 (Nov.) envelope to Bhavnagar with “FIRST AIR MAIL/KATHIAWARBOMBAY/21ST. NOV. 1938” cachet and four later envelopes
£100-120
1932 (Oct. 4) Calcutta to Saigon flight, souvenir envelope franked 9p., air 2a. (“Q” for “O” in postage variety), 3a., on reverse Saigon Central arrival (6.10); fine
£250-300
1937-40 3p. to 25r. set of eighteen; trivial gum bends as often, otherwise very fine. S.G. 247-64, £600
£180-200
Official Stamps x2058
2059
*
刂អ ᔛ B
x2060
*
1873 (10 Sept.) entire from Bombay to the Assistant District Commissioner at Peshawar, bearing 1867-73 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
£300-300
1874-82 black overprint 2a. orange block of fifteen (3 x 5) from the foot of the sheet, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type 15), unmounted mint; light central vertical crease and a few small traces of staining. A fine and scarce block. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. O33as
£200-250
1901 (18 July) OHMS envelope from Talli-tal to New York, bearing 1883-99 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
£200-300
Telegraphs 2061
ᔛ
1882 8a., 2r.8a., 5r., 10r., 25r., 50r., complete stamps, all punched and some faults. A scarce group. T35, T37-41, £790. Photo
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£120-150
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2032
2042
2048 2050
2051
2052
2058
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*
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 light Bearing handstamp on face; a very long and detailed letter with transcription. Also 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.
£180-200
Redirected Mail from Switzerland x2063 ័
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
£800-1,000
Note: Illustrated in “Swiss Letter mail to Foreign Destinations”, page 273 PROVENANCE:
Richard Schaefer
Used Abroad The Anglo-Persian Field Force 2064
*
1857 (2 Dec.) envelope to Bombay showing fine “FIELD FORCE/BG/PERSIA” c.d.s. with manuscript “2Rs” at upper right corner; small portion of cover missing at top centre. The highest postage letter rate recorded from the campaign
£120-150
Malaya, Singapore x2065
x2066
*
*
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
£180-200
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
£500-800
PROVENANCE:
Spink Singapore, June 1998 V.T. Nathan, April 2009
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*
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
£3,000-4,000
PROVENANCE:
V.T. Nathan, April 2009
INDIAN FEUDATORY STATES Cochin 2068
2069
2070
អ P B ᔛ
អ P B ᔛ
អ P B ᔛ
1933-38 1a. brown-orange, imperforate plate proof sheet of forty-eight (6x8), annotated by pencil in margin “Last Print 12/11/36 and “Total Pulls 18,000.” the reverse with engine-turned background in bluish green; minor faults and some creasing at foot otherwise most unusual and not seen by us before
£250-300
1933-38 1a. brown-orange, imperforate plate proof sheet of forty-eight (6x8), annotated by pencil in margin “Final Print 23/10/36, “A.S.C.” and “10.500 Total/Pulls 18,000.” the reverse with engine-turned background in yellowish green; minor imperfections and some creasing at foot, otherwise most unusual
£250-300
1933-38 1a. brown-orange, imperforate plate proof sheet of forty-eight (6x8), this being a working proof sheet one stamp showing flaw circled in pencil, the sheet showing additional engine turning at foot; very minor imperfections and most unusual
£250-300
Hyderabad 2071
刂
Official: 1873 perf. 121⁄ 2 2a. green, variety inner circle missing, part original gum; fine and rare. With R.P.S. Certificate (1993). S.G. O13ab, £600. Photo
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£200-250
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1876-1988 mostly mint selection housed in two stockbooks, hundreds including 1876 1(sh.), 1899 1ch. to 50kr., 1950 Birthday, 1953 Oil Postage and Air, 1971 5d. to 50r., etc., unmounted mint, part original gum and used, chiefly good to fine
£200-250
2073 2073
2074
刂
A * ᔛ
1878 re-engraved Lion issue 1k. bronze-brown, type D, the error of colour, unused without gum, the outer frame lines just touched at places but essentially margins all round, thinned at top and pinhole at foot, fine and extremely rare. One of the finest of the three or four recorded. Persiphila Certificate (2006). Persiphila 26C. Photo
£3,000-3,500
1934 (28 Nov.) first flight from Bushire to Corfu envelope bearing, on reverse, 12ch., Air 1kr. and 3kr., arrival c.d.s., fine
£100-120
IRAQ 1948-51 King Faisal II - Postage 2075
2076
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1f. purple, 2f. brown, 4f. violet, 5f. carmine, 12f. greenish-blue, 75f. deep magenta, 1⁄ 2 d. greenish blue and 1d. emerald green, imperforate plate proofs in unissued colours on gummed paper, part original gum; a few wrinkles, fine. Photo
£400-500
3f. green, 4f., 5f. brown-lake, 6f., 8f., 10f., 12f., 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 60f., 75f., 100f., 200f., 1⁄ 2 d. and 1f., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper in the issued colours, large part original gum; fine. Photo
£500-700
1948-51 King Faisal II - Official 2077
2078
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1f. mauve, 2f, grey-brown, 4f. violet, 5f. carmine, 12f. greenish blue, 75f. deep magenta, 1 ⁄ 2 d. greenish blue and 1d. emerald-green, imperforate plate proofs in unissued colours on gummed paper; some gum bends. Fine. Photo
£300-400
3f. green, 4f., 5f. brown-lake, 6f., 8f., 10f., 12f., 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 60f., 75f., 100f., 200f., 1⁄ 2 d. and 5f., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, part original gum; some gum bends or wrinkles, fine. Photo
£500-700
1954-57 King Faisal II - Postage 2079
2080
2081
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
2f., 3f., 4f., 5f., 6f., 8f., 15f., 25f., 30f. and 40f., imperforate plate proofs in the issued colours on gummed paper, affixed to Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card dated (on reverse) 26 Feb. 1954; vertical crease at left affecting the 2f., 5f. and 15f.; fine. Photo
£500-700
2f., 3f., 4f., 5f., 6f., 8f., 10f., 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 50f., 75f., 100f. and 200f., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper in issued or near issued colours; large part original gum some bends or wrinkles, fine. Photo
£500-700
10f. carmine, 20f. blue and unissued 60f. purple, imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, large part original gum; some gum bends, fine
£150-200
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ᔛ P
1f. to 10f. with the prepared for use but not issued 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 50f., 75f., 100f. and 200f., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, large part original gum, some gum bends or wrinkles, fine. Photo
Ex 2083 2083
P ᔛ
£600-800
Ex 2086
1f. to 10f. with the prepared for use but not issued 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 50f., 75f., 100f. and 200f., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, affixed to three Bradbury Wilkinson presentation cards; fine. Photo
£1,000-1,200
———————————————————— 2084
ᔛ P
1964 Human Rights 6f., 10f. and 30f. and another set but in unissued colours, all imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, affixed to Bradbury Wilkinson card with some notations; fine. S.G. 649p-651p
£200-250
Revenues 2085
2086
2087
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1948 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 75f., 100f., 200f. and 5d., imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, large part original gum, some bends or wrinkles, fine. Photo
£300-400
1957-58 2f., 5f., 10f., 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 50f., 75f., 100f., 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 5d., fifteen imperforate plate proofs on gummed paper, affixed to two Bradbury Wilkinson presentation cards (slight stains), fine. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1959 20f. and 1⁄ 2 d. perforated proofs, 2f., 5f., 10f., 15f., 20f., 25f., 30f., 40f., 50f., 75f., 100f., 200f., 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 5d. imperforate photographic proofs on card, affixed to Staatsdruckerei Wien folder; some small glue stains
£200-300
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刂
x2089
2090
刂
刂
1922 I.R.A. Post wove paper 6d. blue, double impression, part original gum, laid paper 6d. blue block of four (complete stereo) with the “moon” and “Pqst” varieties, unused without gum as issued. Fine Hibernian L46b, L47
£150-200
1922-35 selection of Seahorse high values with 1922 Dollard set of three unmounted mint; 1925-28 narrow date set of three unmounted mint and wide date set lightly mounted or unmounted mint with additional 2/6d. and 10/-, large part original gum; 1935 Re-engraved set lightly mounted; some light, even gum toning. (14)
£220-250
1922 Thom blue-black overprints, specialised mint collection (450+) on pages, being a study of Control strips and blocks, including June-Nov. 10d. (two strips of three and a block of six), 1/- (two blocks of six), Nov. Dec. with values to 2d. and 1/- (2 strips of three), etc., chiefly fine with many unmounted mint. S.G. 30-43, 47-51
£1,000-1,200
ITALY 2091
*
The Medici correspondence 1520-1606 a selection of over 200 folded letters contained in a carton, including 1520, nineteen letters to Raffaello de Medici in Firenze, 1555-71 seventeen letters to Guilio de Medici at Mugello, 1559-74 twenty-nine letters to Guilio de Medici as “Proveditor” at Arezzo, 1563-79 thirteen letters to Guilio de Medici to his brother Averardo, etc., without postal markings but a good variety of seals and watermarks. In remarkable condition for their age. Also a few later unrelated items
£2,000-2,500
ITALIAN STATES 2092
A small selection (56) in an approval booklet, including Modena 1852-57 with stop 40c. “CENT 49” error in pair with normal (mint), 1859 Provisional Government 5c. unused, Parma, Tuscany 1c. used with 2c. on piece, 6c., 1857-59 1c., 6c., 1860 Provisional Government 1c., 80c., etc., chiefly used. The mentioned items all signed AD; good to fine
£280-320
JAMAICA 2093
P ᔛ S ᔛ
1860-63 1d., 2d., 4d. and 6d. imprimaturs, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D2), the 1d. and 2d. marginal, part original gum
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Robert Swarbrick, September 1995 2094
S ᔛ
1860-63 1d., 2d., 3d., 4d., 6d. and wing-margin 1/-, all handstamped “SPECIMEN” (J2) at various angles, part original gum; 2d., 3d. and 4d. with small faults though a rare set. Photo PROVENANCE:
J.M. Mahfood, January 2011 “Lionheart”, January 2013
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£800-1,000
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2100
2079
Ex 2080
Ex 2082
2110
Ex 2085
Ex 2094
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2111
Ex 2101
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2095 2095
刂អ B
1860-63 1d. blue block of thirty (6x5) with wing-margin at right, fresh colour and with large part original gum with many stamps remaining unmounted mint; three stamps with minor surface rubs, otherwise exceptionally fine for such a large multiple. A spectacular showpiece. S.G. 1. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE: Robert Swarbrick, September 1995
2096
2097
刂
P ᔛ S ᔛ
1935 Silver Jubilee set (6d. a fraction toned) perforated “SPECIMEN” and as issued in lower right corner blocks of four, 11⁄ 2 d. upper left and lower left corner blocks of four showing varieties short extra flagstaff and double flagstaff respectively, and 11⁄ 2 d. showing flagstaff on right-hand turret, mint and generally fine. Cat. £520+
£100-120
1937 Coronation set of three, each imperforate and perforated “SPECIMEN”, and an issued set similarly perforated, mint; gum a fraction yellow in places, otherwise fine. Very rare, being one of only six sets produced; also, 1921-29 1⁄ 2 d. die proof frame in black on glazed card with 2-3mm. margins, affixed to thick card (85x91mm.) marked “DUPLICATE” and dated “16.12.26”. Photo
£700-900
PROVENANCE: J.M. Mahfood, January 2011
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ᔛ P+ អ
1938 1⁄ 2 d. blue-green imperforate plate proof marginal block of four on gummed watermarked paper; one stamp with a small stain on reverse not showing through to face. Scarce. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
J.M. Mahfood, January 2011
2099 2099
刂
1941 5/- slate-blue and yellow-orange, perf. 14 (line), fresh with large part original gum, disturbed at top; a fine example of this rare wartime printing. Brandon (1996) and B.P.A. (2011) Certificates. S.G. 132a, £6,500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Robert Towers, June 2011 2100
ᔛ P+ អ
1951 1⁄ 2 d. orange imperforate plate proof marginal block of four on unwatermarked paper with ruled horizontal lines in pink; believed to be unique as a block. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
J.M. Mahfood, January 2011
JAPAN 2101
刂
1914-25 granite paper Empress Jingu 5y. green and 10y. violet, part original gum (hinge remainders), fine and fresh. S.G. 183-184, £1,500. Scott retail $1,125. Photo
£250-300
KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA 2102
2103
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2104 ័
1895-1911 covers (6) including British East Africa 1895 (9 May) envelope registered to London bearing 1890-95 1⁄ 2 a. to 4a. yellow-brown, 41⁄ 2 a., 8a. blue, 1895 5a. and 71⁄ 2 a. neatly postmarked with Mombasa c.d.s., and East Africa and Uganda 1904 (23 Dec.) envelope registered to London bearing 1904-07 3a. chalk-surfaced paper, etc.
£200-250
1927-35 airmail selection of envelopes (13) all bearing 1922-27 values including 1927 (10 Feb.) to Egypt with “KENYA-SUDAN/1ST/FE 15/27/AIR MAIL” circular cachet in red, 1931 (7 July) from Nairobi to Kisumu with straight-line “LATE AIR FEE PAID” in purple, (6 Dec.) 15c. red envelope to Capetown, 1932 (17 Aug.) Nairobi to Zanzibar and to Dar-es-Salaam, (20 Aug.) Mombasa to Tanga. Generally good to fine
£300-400
1930-60 accumulation of stamps mostly on piece, contained in a carton, with higher frankings and strength in K.G.VI issues to 10/-. A very interesting lot worthy of careful inspection. (thousands)
£250-300
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*
1931-66 selection of envelopes with an interesting range of frankings mostly addressed to England and contained in a carton including smaller offices in Kenya with Dar-es-SalaamTabora T.P.O. Up (7.6.35), Kilimanjaro T.P.O. (25.6.35), Mau Summit (13.10.31) in violet, Nairobi Airport (24.9.53), Airmail, Postage Due, Registered with Mahenge (21.9.45), Musoma (7.2.40), Nairobi Narok (3.10.52), Singida (22.10.44), Tabora Mwanza T.P.O. Down (8.9.49), Tanga (3.9.41), the reverse bearing Tanga/20/cents over war weapons label; also a selection large pieces/fronts some with higher values to £1 and 1936 (8.4) parcel board bearing 1935-37 30c., 50c., 3/-, 5/-. A very interesting and fascinating lot. (hundreds)
£700-800
Revenues 2106
2107
ᔛ
ᔛ
1912-28 selection including 1912 fiscally used high values on piece (37) including 50r. (4), 20r. (4) and 10r. (6) each punched and cancelled with “EAST AFRICA COURT” h.s., also range of 1922 types (25) including pairs of £5, £1, and 4/- overprinted “KENYA/JUDICIAL”, and £5 (2) and £1 (9) fiscally used high values. A fine group. Photo
£200-250
Selection (74) on stockpages, including 1891 4r. (3), 5r., 1896 1r., German East Africa, Uganda 1898 5r., 1912 5r., 10r. (punch holes), 1922 10/-, etc., mixed condition
£250-300
LATVIA 2108
1848-1990 collection housed in five albums contained in a carton, over 500 covers/cards/forms and a quantity of loose stamps, arranged alphabetically from Aderkas to Riga, also “The Post Offices and Postmarks of Latvia 1918-45” by N. Jakimovs; mixed condition
£250-300
LEEWARD ISLANDS 2109
2110
2111
刂
刂
刂
1902-32 mint selection (75) on stockpage, including 1902 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, 1905-08 1/-, 1907-11 2/6d., 1912-22 1/- white back, 5/- (2), 1912-32 3d. deep ultramarine, 5/-, etc., large part original gum; chiefly fine
£120-150
1938-51 10/- pale green and dull red on green, variety broken top right scroll, fresh and fine mint. Rare. S.G. 113ad, £8,000. Photo
£1,400-1,600
1938-51 10/- pale green and dull red on green, variety gash in chin, a few tiny natural head plate ink spots, fresh mint. Rare. S.G. 113af, £8,000. Photo
£1,400-1,600
LUXEMBOURG 2111A
刂 ᔛ
1944-78 unmounted mint collection housed in a green Lighthouse album, hundreds, including 1946 War Victims miniature sheet, 1947 Echternach Abbey, 1948-55 Tourism, 1948-55 5c. to 8f., 1949 Duchess Charlotte miniature sheet, 1950 Orphans, 1951 United Europe, 1952 Centilux Postage and Air, 1952 Olympic Games, 1956 Coal and Steel, 1956 Europa, 1957 Europa, a practically complete range of later issues; fine
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£300-400
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2112
Ex 2114
2113
Ex 2116
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2113
2114
2115
2116
2117
刂
ᔛ
刂
刂
刂
刂
1884 inscribed “POSTAL PACKET” 1d. (1oz.) magenta, unused, with rouletted margins visible on both sides. Fine. Sismondo Certificate (2008). S.G. 5, £550. Photo
£200-250
1884 inscribed “POSTAL PACKET” 3d. (3oz.) magenta with hollow dot after “B”; cancelled by favour with light red ink stroke, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2005) S.G. 7, £325. Photo
£120-150
1886 “POSTAGE” 291⁄ 2 mm, stops, after “POSTAGE” and value, handstamped “BRITISH/VICE-CONSULATE/ANTANANARIVO” 1d. (2) with both violet and black h.s., and 2d. (black h.s.), fresh unused, fine. S.G. 14, 14a, 16, £740 Photo
£180-200
1886 “POSTAGE” 291⁄ 2 mm, stops, after “POSTAGE” and value, handstamped “BRITISH/CONSULAR/MAIL/ANTANANARIVO” in black, 1d. 11⁄ 2 d., 3d., 41⁄ 2 d., and 9d. rose, fresh unused, all but 3d. with original gum in corner as issued. A really fine group. S.G. 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, £990. Photo
£400-500
1886 “POSTAGE” 291⁄ 2 mm, no stops, handstamped “ BRITISH/CONSULAR/MAIL/ 1 ANTANANARIVO” in violet, 1d. and 1 ⁄ 2 d. rose, both fresh unused, with original gum in corner as issued, slight imperfections in margin as often, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 33b, 34b, £445. Photo
£150-200
1886 “POSTAGE” 291⁄ 2 mm, no stops, handstamped “ BRITISH/CONSULAR/MAIL/ ANTANANARIVO” in black, 6d. rose, fresh unused horizontal pair with gum in corners as issued. Fine and scarce. S.G. 38, £320. Photo
£150-200
MALAYA Straits Settlements x2118
ᔛ
1867 (1 Sept.) 11⁄ 2 c. on 1⁄ 2 a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a. (ex Charles Taylor), 6c. on 2a., 8c. on 2a., 12c. on 4a. and 24c. on 8a. (slightly faded), each cancelled “B/109”; also 8c. on 2a. (slightly faded) cancelled by part Malacca c.d.s.; condition generally fine. A rare group. Cat. £1149+. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Joseph Wong Choon Wing, June 2007 2119
ᔛ S
x2120 ័
1906-12 MCA $25 purple and blue on blue overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in violet by the Portuguese Post Office in Lisbon; slightly disturbed original gum and peripheral toning. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 168s, var. 1923 (12 Dec.) Indenture bearing KGV $1, $2 and $25 (3, all with faults) tied by Singapore red embossed datestamps; and 1926 (2 Oct.) Indenture bearing 1921-33 $1, $5 (4), $25 and $100 (2), all tied by Penang red embossed datestamps. Photo for latter
£150-200
REVENUES:
£300-400
Johore 2121
A * ᔛ
1931 (22 Apr.) envelope to England franked 5c., 10c. (2) with Punchor cancellation and black on grey “BY AIR MAIL” vignette, also 1933 (25 Oct.), 1934 (8 Aug.) and 35 (16 Jan.) Air Ma covers to England; fine
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£100-120
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2124
Ex 2137
Ex 2144
2150
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2122 Penang x2122
刂អ B
1960 (Mar.) 50c. black and blue, a lower right corner block of twenty-four (3x8; folded) with plate numbers and part imprint, the top block of nine imperforate, unused with almost full original gum; some tropicalisation/foxing, predominantly on reverse and barely affecting appearance. A major Q.E. rarity and a startling multiple of this error. S.G. 62a, £3400+. Photo
£800-1,000
Selangor x2123 ័
JUDICIAL:
1897-1902 overprinted “J” in black on $25 green and orange (4), all affixed to piece and cancelled by Magistrate’s Court, Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s. (17.2.1903). Photo
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£150-200
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刂អ B
Selangor $1 black and red on blue block of six (2x3) with single frame chop, the lower left stamp showing variety handstamp inverted, fine mint. ISC J102b/a. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Cheah Way Mun, February 2003
MALDIVE ISLANDS
2125 2125
2126
2127
2128
2129
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*
*
*
*
2130
1906 (24 June) envelope to Colombo, endorsed on reverse “stamped” and bearing Ceylon 5c. cancelled on arrival and with “GOVERNMENT OF MALDIVES/MALE” (Proud D1) datestamp; vertical filing folds, fine. One of two recorded covers with the Government marking. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1906 (3 Oct.) very slightly truncated envelope to Colombo bearing, on reverse, 1906 2c. red-brown pair with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellation and with framed “T” (Proud UP1) on the front; fine and rare. Photo
£500-600
1907 (4 May) envelope to Colombo bearing 1906 5c. with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellation, also another envelope ex the same correspondence franked 5c. pair similarly cancelled; fine. S.G. 4. Photo
£400-500
1907 (31 May) envelope to Colombo bearing, on reverse, 1906 5c. dull purple with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellation and arrival alongside, also 1907 (16 July) front to Colombo bearing 2c. red-brown and 4c. orange and ultramarine similarly cancelled; fine. S.G. 1, 3, 4
£300-350
1907 (1 June) envelope to Colombo bearing 1906 5c. dull purple with “MALDIVE (Proud D2) cancellation and framed “T” (Proud UP1) handstamp alongside, overstruck by Colombo “AMOUNT TO BE/COLLECTED” (Proud I12) with “10c” inserted; the envelope with tear at foot, partly strengthened by hinge. Fine and scarce. S.G. 4. Photo
£200-250
1907 (6 Aug.) reply portion of “MALDIVES” 2c.+2c. postal stationery card, returned from India, with “GOVERNMENT OF MALDIVES/MALE” (Proud D1) arrival datestamp (7.9); central filing fold and other faults though extremely rare. Photo
£1,000-1,200
ISLANDS”
2130
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2131
2132
2133
2134
2135
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*
*
*
ᔛ
1907 (27 Aug.) 10c. registered postal stationery envelope, uprated with 1906 5c. dull purple pair, sharing a single “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellation, largely complete “MALDIVE ISLANDS” red wax seal (partly obscuring the “MALDIVES” overprint); some minor faults though extremely rare. S.G. 4. Photo
£500-600
1908 (21 Sept.) envelope to New Jersey bearing unoverprinted Ceylon 5c. dull purple strip of three with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellations, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. The earliest recorded use of the re-issued Ceylon stamps in the islands. Photo
£500-600
1908 (31 Oct.) envelope registered to Ceylon, bearing 2c., 3c., 25c. and 75c. with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellations with framed “R” (Proud R1) alongside; transit and arrival markings on reverse. Fine and a colourful franking. Photo
£500-600
1908 (25 Nov.) envelope (a trifle soiled) registered to New York bearing, on reverse, unoverprinted Ceylon 5c. vertical strip of five with “MALDIVE ISLANDS” (Proud D2) cancellations and with framed “R” (Proud R1) on the front; transit and arrival markings. Photo
£500-600
1909-62 collection of covers (26) and stamps (78) on leaves, including 1909 2c. and 3c. on 1909 envelope to India, 2c. (3) with Ceylon 6c. on reverse panel of envelope to India, 1952-62 stampless envelopes (5), mostly Official to the U.S. or England, piece bearing seven proof impressions of Post Office markings, unoverprinted Ceylon stamps used in the Maldives, incoming mail with 1916 envelope from India franked on reverse 1a. and with arrival marking datestamp, etc.; mixed condition
£500-600
MALTA x2136
2137
*
刂+ អ
1758 large part entire letter to Le Marquis d’au San at Avignon, rated “3” and showing good to fine and fine strikes of “MARSEILLE” and “DE MALTHE” handstamps struck separately (M+DM). A rare and early date of use. Photo
£250-300
1860-81 CC 1⁄ 2 d. pale orange-buff block of four with part original gum, good colour, some paper hinge remainders, otherwise fine and a scarce multiple; also 1884 CA 1⁄ 2 d. redorange upper left corner block of ten (5x2), fresh mint and mounted in margins only. S.G. 8, 19, £940+. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
C. Smith, December 2009 2138
刂
1885-90 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- with additional 21⁄ 2 d. (2) and 1/-, 1886 5/-, 1899-1901 1⁄ 4 d. to 10/(small faults), 1902 “One Penny” on 21⁄ 2 d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” and issued stamp (8 with a pair and block of four each containing the “One Pnney” error), part original gum
£80-100
MAURITIUS 2139
2140
*
刂
1874-1904 envelopes (10) and a postcard including 1874 (2 July) to Isle of Wight with 1863-72 10d., 1881 (14 June) to Marseille with 1878 17c. on 4d., 1902 (12 Nov.) to Zanzibar with 1899 La Bourdonnais 15c., etc. fair to fine
£150-200
1895-1934 mint selection (99) on stockpages, including 1895-99 1c. to 18c., 1899 Bicentenary 15c., 1900-05 to 1r., 1902 “Postage &/Revenue” set, 1913-22 with values to 10r., 1921-34 to 10r., etc., large part original gum; chiefly fine
£150-200
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2131
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2134
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刂
1885 special printing on “Bristol” thick paper 1c. to 5f. set of ten, fresh and fine unused as issued. Sismondo certificate (2001) Yvert 1-10, €2,600. Photo
£500-600
MONTSERRAT 2142
2143
2144
*
刂
刂+ អ
1903-28 envelopes (6) including 1903 (7 Oct.) registered to Germany with 1903 2d. 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d., 1927 (? Dec.) to Austria with 1922-29 6d., 1928 to England with 1922-29 4d., etc. Generally good to fine
£150-200
1903 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, 1908-14 MCA 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, mint or unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 14-23, 35-47, £395
£120-150
1932 Tercentenary 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- set of ten in imprint blocks of four from the foot of the sheet, the upper pairs hinged, the lower pairs unmounted mint. Fine. S.G. 84-93, £640+. Photo
£300-400
NEWFOUNDLAND x2145
x2146
刂អ ᔛ B
1857-1944 mint and used collection (328) on pages, including 1857-64 1/scarlet-vermilion used, margins all round, thinned (Greene Certificate 1979), 1860 2d. orange-vermilion, large margins, 4d. and 6d. used, 1862-64 with values to 1/- (2) unused, 1865-70 12c., 1876-79 rouletted 1c., 2c., 3c. and 5c. part original gum, 1880-82 5c. (3 shades), 1890 3c. (5 shades), 1897 Discovery set, 1897 1c. on 3c. sans serif surcharge, 1897-1918 set, 1910 Litho. set, 1911-16 Coronation set, 1919 Contingent set, 1923-24 set, 1928-29 Publicity set, 1929-31 re-engraved set, 1931 set, 1933 Gilbert set, Air Mails with 1919 Trans-atlantic $1 on 15c., 1921 Halifax 35c., 1931 with and without watermark sets, 1932 Do-X $1.50 on $1, 1933 set, 1933 Balbo $4.50 on 75c., Postage Dues, etc., mixed condition
£3,000-3,500
1887-88 New Colours, 5c. deep blue block of fifty (10x5) with full sheet margins at left and right showing complete imprints, rich colour and fresh mint with the stamps remaining unmounted; minor fault in right margin otherwise fine and a spectacular multiple. S.G. 53, £5,500+
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, May 2006 x2147
刂អ ᔛ B
1896-98 Reissues, 1⁄ 2 c. orange-vermilion complete sheet of one hundred with full margins and imprints, unmounted mint; some defects affecting the lower right corner strip of five. S.G. 62, £6,200+ PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, May 2006
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£400-500
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A * ᔛ
1927 “De Pinedo” 60c. black, affixed upside down on 1927 (20 May) envelope (with enclosure) to the High Commissioner for Newfoundland in London, tied by St. John’s machine cancellation and with Trepassey d.s. (21.5) below, Roma Centro machine arrival (22.6) on reverse; fine. One of 225 envelopes bearing the special stamp carried by Marchese Francesco de Pinedo in the “Santa Maria II”. Signed Calves and with E. Diena Certificate (1994). S.G. 163. Photo
£4,000-5,000
2149 2149
A * ᔛ
1930 “Columbia” Air 50c. on 36c. green tied by St. John’s machine cancellation on 1930 (25 Sept.) envelope (opened-out), endorsed “per Aeroplane “Columbia” Hr. Grace, Nfld. to London”, fine. E. Diena Certificate (1994). S.G. 191. Photo 201
£1,500-2,000
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刂អ ᔛ B
1926 40c. with Ayre & Son advertisement on the front, one 2c. pane damaged, otherwise good condition and rare. S.G. SB1, £1,900. Photo
£1,000-1,200
NEW HEBRIDES 2151
*
1936 (27 May) envelope registered to Holland and bearing 1925 21⁄ 2 d. (25c.) and 2/6d. (1.50f.) in combination with French New Hebrides 20c. (2d.), 30c. (3d.) and 50c. (5d.), all neatly tied by Vila c.d.s.; French New Hebrides 1921 (20 Sept.) envelope (openedout) registered to Australia bearing 2d. on 40c. in combination with New Hebrides 10c. on 5d. vertical pairs, indistinctly cancelled by Nouvelles Hebrides Service Maritime double ring d.s. Fair to fine
£140-180
NEW SOUTH WALES x2152
ᔛ
1850 2d. Prussian blue Plate IV on laid paper horizontal pair, [20-21], with part papermaker’s watermark, [20] showing fan with six segments, both neatly cancelled “57” (Raymond Terrace); the left stamp with vertical crease not affecting very fine appearance. A rare multiple with variety and watermark. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 35/b. Photo
£900-1,000
NEW ZEALAND The Professor Derek Diamond Collection, Part II 2153
2154
ᔛ+ អ
ᔛ
1874-78 perf. 121⁄ 2 1/- green, perf. 10x121⁄ 2 3d. brown, 1878 perf. 12x111⁄ 2 6d. blue, all in used blocks of four; good to fine. S.G. 157, 161, 183, £540+
£200-250
1882-1900 perf. 12x111⁄ 2 2d. lilac pair, vertical mesh perf. 10 21⁄ 2 d. blue, perf. 11 1d. rose and 1900 Pirie paper 1⁄ 2 d. black, used blocks of four; a few tiny faults but scarce. S.G. 188, 220, 237, 271
£100-120
1898-1908 Pictorial Issue Waterlow Plate Proofs 2155
P ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d., 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU”, 3d., 5d., 6d., 8d., 9d., 1/-, 2/- and 5/-, all in black on wove paper; margins all round, a few small wrinkles, fine. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry 2156
ᔛ P+ អ
21⁄ 2 d., 5d., 6d., 1/- and 2/- blocks of four on wove paper, all marginal, one 21⁄ 2 d. with fault at top, a few minor wrinkles; chiefly fine
£800-1,000
Local Issue Plate Proofs 2157
2158
ᔛ P+ អ
ᔛ P អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. to 5/-, set of thirteen values in the issued colours in blocks of four, on ungummed and unwatermarked paper with an additional block of the 6d. in a different shade of green, fine. The 3d., 5d., 2/- and 5/- illustrated in Diamond page 90. Photo
£1,500-2,000
1d. lake White Terrace, Plate 3, block of sixty (12x5) from the foot of the sheet on ungummed wove paper, also a rare single in black; fine
£250-300
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2193
2196
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2160
2161
2162
P អ ᔛ B
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
2d. lake Pembroke Peak, Plate 4, block of sixty (12x5) from the foot of the sheet on ungummed wove paper, also a rare single in black; some pencil notations; fine 4d. Lake Taupo Waterlow Die Proofs of the frame (numbered 2690) and vignette (numbered 2691) in black, Waterlow plate proof in the issued colours, also plate proof pairs in indigo and pink and in yellow-brown and indigo. Also blocks of four (2) and nine (3x3) of the issued stamp. Photo PROVENANCE: The two die proofs ex “Midas”, December 1989
£250-300
£1,000-1,200
6d. Kiwi, horizontal pairs in pale rose-red and in purple, imperforate on ungummed wove paper; fine
£200-250
9d. Pink Terrace, in pale carmine, deep carmine, grey-purple and purple, on ungummed wove paper, the grey-purple a trifle stained; fine
£150-200
Proofs 2163
2164
2165
2166
2167
2168
2169
2170
2171
2172
ᔛ P អ B
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1
⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook block of thirty (10x3) from the upper left corner of the sheet in purplebrown on ungummed and unwatermarked paper; fine. This proof is rarely seen
£250-300
1 ⁄ 2 d. pair in the issued colour, 1d. Terraces pair in lake, 2d. block of four in the issued colour (Ex Burberry), also 2d. pair in purple and 4d. Lake Taupo pair in indigo and pink; mostly on ungummed paper, fine
£200-250
1
⁄ 2 d. green, 2d. purple (vertical pair), 21⁄ 2 d. blue “WAKATIPU”, 4d. indigo and brown pair from the right of the sheet, 5d. purple-brown, 8d. indigo, 9d. purple, 5/- vermilion (horizontal pair), imperforate plate proofs on watermarked paper, all but the 8d. and 5/with gum; rare
£300-350
11⁄ 2 d. Contingent, selection of vertical plate proof pairs (6 and a strip of three), in green, very dull blue (inscribed “Dry impression”), dull blue (inscribed “Before hardening/Proof before hardening”), bright blue (inscribed “After hardening plate”), dark violet, brown, the strip of three in chestnut; ungummed except the strip of three, chiefly fine
£750-800
21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” sheetlet of nine (3x3) in grey-blue on toned paper, each overprinted “WATERLOW & SONS” in blue and with punched hole, imperforate vertically between the first and second rows; without gum, fine
£250-300
21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” (two distinct shades), 4d., 5d., 6d. purple, 8d., 1/-, 2/- and 5/- plate proof pairs, mostly in the issued colours, chiefly on ungummed paper; chiefly fine and an attractive group
£300-350
21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU”, 5d. (one with re-entry, Ex Burberry), 9d. blocks of four, 1/- and 5/pairs, imperforate plate proofs on unwatermarked paper, gummed except the 9d.; fine
£350-400
9d. Pink Terrace, five imperforate plate proof singles in lake and four distinct shades of purple; ungummed and unwatermarked, good to fine
£300-350
Selection of singles (12) comprising 1⁄ 2 d. in purple-brown and in green, 1d. Terraces (6) in shades of red or purple, 2d. in lake and in violet, 4d. in ochre and indigo and in indigo and pink; ungummed, fine
£150-200
Selection (165) on stock pages, mostly without gum and unwatermarked, including Colonial 2d. (3), and ten with gum in the issued colour, forgeries of imperf. between horizontal and vertical pairs, 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU”, 5d. in the issued colour with gum, 6d. singles in four shades, 1⁄ 2 d. green (2 singles), 1d. Terraces used single, singles in lake and in orange-red, 38 in dull purple with blocks, black proofs with 1⁄ 2 d. (27 mostly with watermark), 3d. single, block of four, 6d. single, blocks of four and six, 1/- pair without watermark, thirty nine with inverted watermark, etc., chiefly fine
£750-1,000
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⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook purple-slate horizontal pair with fine complete offset on reverse, unused, fine. S.G. 246, E1a (2), $1,500. Photo
£250-300
1 ⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook purple-slate with fine complete offset on reverse, from the left of the sheet; centred to lower right, horizontal crease, otherwise fine mint, hinged in margin only. S.G. 246, E1a (X), $750
£100-120
1d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo block of fifty-six (7x8) from the right of the sheet, chiefly unmounted mint; some with disturbed gum; fine and a scarce block. S.G. 247, £336, E2a(1), $1,400
£150-200
1d. blue and brown Lake Taupo horizontal pair with light complete offset of the frame on reverse, single 1899 c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 247. E2a(U), $1,600. Photo
£150-200
1d. blue and yellow brown Lake Taupo with fine complete offset of the vignette on reverse, very lightly hinged, fingerprint on gum; fine. S.G. 247, E2a(V), $1,000. Photo
£150-200
1d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo (2), one with double perfs. at foot, original gum, and one from the corner of the sheet with current number “9”, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 247, E2a(Z), $425
£100-120
1d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with partial double vertical perfs. affecting all four stamps; unmounted mint, some gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 247, E2a(Z), $1,600
£200-250
2d. lake Pembroke Peak mint block of four from the top of the sheet, pair on cover from Wellington to London with Sideface 1⁄ 2 d. cancelled 16 Mar 9, and imperforate plate proof vertical pair with forged perfs.; fine
£200-250
2d. lake Pembroke Peak horizontal strip of three from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “462”, variety imperf. vertically with normal perfs. at right; the left-hand pair unmounted mint, perfs. strengthened by hinge at right, some slight wrinkles, fine and rare. S.G. 248bb, £600 for a pair, E5a(Z), $2,600 for a pair. Photo
£350-400
PROVENANCE:
William Frazer, June 2003 2182 2183 2184
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2d. lake Pembroke Peak horizontal pair, variety imperf. vertically, unused without gum; small faults though of fine appearance and rare. S.G. 248bb, £600. E5a(Z), $1,500
£100-120
3d. Huia, three blocks of four in shades of yellow-brown, one from the foot of the sheet, part original gum to unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 251, £324, E9a(1, 2), $3,000
£200-250
3d. yellow-brown Huia block of six from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “317”, some perfs. re-inforced with hinges, four unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 251, £162, E9a
£100-120
3d. yellow-brown Huia block of eight (4x2) showing drag lines; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 251, £216, E9a, $1,600
£150-200
3d. yellow-brown Huia, variety fine complete offset on reverse, unmounted mint, fine and fresh. S.G. 251, E9a(Z), $1,000. Photo
£200-250
4d. White Terrace blocks of four in dull rose, deep rose, bright rose and deep rose, one from the corner of the sheet with current number “146”, unmounted mint or part original gum; fine. S.G. 252, E11a 1-4, $1,280
£250-300
4d. bright rose White Terraces from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, unmounted mint, hinged and slight stains in margin; fine. S.G. 253, E11a(Z), $500
£100-150
6d. Kiwi, blocks of four in green and grass green, original gum with the lower pair in each block remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 254, 254a, £1,060, E14a(1), (2), $11,700. Photo
£500-600
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£150-200
2/- grey-green Milford Sound used vertical pair, Palmerston N 27 Ap 99 cancellations; centred to right and some coloured marks on reverse; S.G 258 £280, E20a(2), $600
£100-120
5/- vermilion Mount Cook, Ealing 5 Ap 98 first day cancellation (possibly backdated); fine. S.G. 259, £475, E21a, $1,500. Diamond page 223. Photo.
£150-200
5/- vermilion Mount Cook, Dunedin 15 Mr 00 c.d.s.; very fine. S.G. 259, £475, E21a, $1,500. Diamond page 223. Photo
£250-300
Collection, ex Michael Burberry, well written up on twenty pages, all mint, including 1⁄ 2 d. two blocks of four, block of six (3x2), 2d. single, pair, block of four, 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” block of eighteen (3x6), 5d. two singles, 9d. block of six (3x2), 2/- and 5/- singles, 1899-1903 21⁄ 2 d. block of ten (2x5), 5d. plate proof block of four, 8d. two blocks of four, 2/- plate proof pairs (2), blocks of four (4), issued stamps two singles, pair, two blocks of four, 1902-07 perf. 11 5d. pair, 6d. corner block of four, 9d. plate proof block of four, 2/- three blocks of four, perf. 14 2/- two blocks of four, corner block of six (3x2); chiefly fine with many re-entries and plated pieces. Also 5/- (cleaned) with forged “OFFICIAL” overprint. S.G. £9,000+ C.P. $46,930 (not including the proofs)
£4,000-5,000
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2d. Pembroke Peak selection (25) including Waterlow plate proof block of four in black, block of eight (4x2) in plate, Wellington colour trial in purple (2), issued stamps with four horizontal pairs, one imperf. between stamps and margin at foot, also London printing 2d. and pair of plate proofs with forged perforations and cancellation to produce an imperf. between vertical pair (RPS Certificate as genuine). Good to fine
£250-300
21⁄ 2 d. blue “WAKATIPU” vertical pair, variety imperforate horizontally, original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 260b, £600. E8b((X), $1,500. Photo
£300-350
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2 ⁄ 2 d. blue “WAKATIPU” horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet, variety imperforate between, well-centred, large part original gum; small red offset on reverse of one. Fine. S.G. 260a, £1,400. E8b(Y). Photo
£600-800
21⁄ 2 d. blue “WAKATIPU” block of four with centre vertical perfs. double, part original gum; some clipped perfs. at upper right, fine. S.G. 260, E8b(Z)
£100-120
3d. yellow-brown Huia block of six (3x2) from the upper right corner of the sheet, the first stamp with [R1/10] re-entry, unmounted mint, pencil notations in the margin; fine. S.G. 261, EV9b, $675
£120-150
3d. yellow-brown Huia block of twenty four (6x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint except for two, centred slightly to lower left; fresh and a fine block. S.G. 261, £576, E9b, $2,160
£250-300
5d. red-brown Otira Gorge from the right of the sheet and showing the [R7/12] reentry, unmounted mint, thin in margin, matched with a horizontal plate proof pair showing the same re-entry; fine. S.G. 263, E13d(2), $400
£100-120
5d. purple-brown Otira Gorge, variety imperforate between stamp and margin at left, original gum; fine and rare. S.G. 263, E13b(X), $3,500. Photo
£600-700
3d. yellow-brown Huia horizontal pair, variety imperf. between, part original gum (slightly disturbed), pencilled number on reverse; fine. S.G. 261a, £1,500. E9b(Y), $2,750. Photo
£400-500
5d. chocolate Otira Gorge block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with additional row of diagonal perfs. in the margin, unmounted mint, hinged and pencilled number in the margin, fine. S.G. 263a, £180, E13b(1), $1,400. Photo
£150-200
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5d. deep purple-brown Otira Gorge from the foot of the sheet, variety treble perforations at foot, the third row of perfs. extending half way across the stamp, Huntley cancellation; centred to lower right. Fine. S.G. 263a, E13b(V), $800
£100-120
6d. deep green Kiwi block of four including the [R1/1] re-entry, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; slight wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 264, E14b(1), $2,025
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
Michael Burberry 2207
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6d. deep green Kiwi block of six (3x2) from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margins and one with slightly disturbed gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 264, £420, E14b(1), $4,500. Photo
£250-300
6d. Kiwi blocks of four in deep green, pale green and yellow-green shades, unmounted mint or original gum, one pale green with small thin, otherwise fine. S.G. 264, 264a, E14b 1-3, $5,950
£800-1,000
6d. yellow-green Kiwi block of twelve (4x3) from the left of the sheet, part original gum, adhesions on reverse and the last stamp with corner crease. Fine appearance. S.G. 264a, £1,200, E14b(2), $3,600
£200-250
6d. rose-red Kiwi block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with current number “70633?”, including the [R9/12] “blob on Z” variety, unmounted mint, hinged in margin; fine. S.G. 265c, £200. E14c(2), $1,000
£150-200
6d. rose-red Kiwi horizontal pair, variety imperf. vertically, part original gum, hinge remainders and a few short perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 265cc, £450, E14c(X), $1,500. Photo
£200-250
6d. rose-red Kiwi, block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, variety imperforate vertically, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; very faint stains in the margin, fine. S.G. 265cc, £900, E14c(X), $3,000. Photo
£400-450
6d. rose-red Kiwi vertical pair, variety imperforate between, large part original gum; some short perfs., otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 265cb, £1,600. E14c(V), $3,200. Photo
£500-600
6d. rose-red Kiwi, two blocks of four and a pair showing watermark letters, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 265cd, E14d, $1,750
£120-150
6d. rose-red Kiwi, vertical pair showing portions of “LISBON letters, fine used; scarce. S.G. 265cd, £220, E14d, $700
£100-120
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6d. scarlet Kiwi horizontal pair with perf. at foot only, part original gum; fine. S.G. 265da, var., E14c(X), $1,500. Photo
£200-250
8d. indigo Maori War Canoe block of twenty-four (4x6) from the foot of the sheet, including [R5/11] and [R10/9] re-entries, unmounted mint except two. Fine and rare. S.G. 266, £1,320, E16b(1), $4,175
£400-450
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry 2218
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1/- bright orange-red Kea and Kaka block of four with double row of central horizontal perforations, part original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; well-centred and fine. Rare. S.G. 268, E18b(Z), $1,700. Photo
£300-350
1/- dull orange-red Kea and Kaka vertical strip of three with double perforations affecting both horizontal lines of perfs., part original gum, hinge remainders and a couple of tiny gum thins. Very fresh appearance. S.G. 268a, E18b(Z), $1,075
£200-250
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1/- orange-red (aniline) Kea and Kaka, large part original gum; fine and rare. E18b(7), unpriced mint. Photo
£250-300
2/- Milford Sound block of four in a blue-green shade, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint; very fine. S.G. 269, £600, E20b(1), $5,700. Photo
£400-500
2/- Milford Sound block of four from the left of the sheet in the deep blue-green shade, slightly disturbed original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 269, £600, E20b(3), $4,400. Photo
£250-300
2/- blue green Milford Sound on laid paper block of four from the right of the sheet including the [R6/10] re-entry, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 269a, £900, E20c, $4,575. Photo
£400-450
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry
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2/- Milford Sound on laid paper block of six (2x3) from the upper-left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margins; some wrinkles, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 269a, £1,350, E20c, $12,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
2/- Milford Sound on laid paper, Masterton c.d.s. of 17 Fe. 03, centred to top; fine. S.G. 269a, £225, E20c
£100-120
2/- Milford Sound block of four in the grey-green shade, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; very fine. S.G. 269b, £600, E20b(2), $4,400. Photo
£300-400
2/- blue-green Milford Sound, variety patched double perforations at base, unused without gum. Scarce. S.G. 269b, E20b(Z), $1,750. Photo
£150-200
5/- vermilion Mount Cook, variety double vertical perfs. at left, part original gum, also another from the right of the sheet with “Rock on Mountain” variety, part original gum; fine. S.G. 270, E21b(Z) unpriced. Photo
£500-600
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£500-550
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry 2230
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5/- carmine-red Mount Cook block of six (3x2) with three Wellington 15 Fe 02 cancellations; a few split perfs. otherwise fine and a rare multiple. Diamond page 223. S.G. 270a, £2,700, E21b(2), $6,000. Photo
£800-1,000
1900 (Mar.-Dec.) “Pirie” Paper, Watermark Double Lined NZ and Star 2231
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1d. White Terrace Waterlow plate proof single in black and block of four in lake, Wellington colour trial imperforate pairs in red, crimson-lake and rose-red, issued stamps with block of twelve (6x2) from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “147417” and horizontal strip of three imperf. vertically (faults); chiefly fine
£500-600
1d. crimson White Terrace block of twenty-five (5x5) from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint except one; fine. S.G. 274, £325, E3a(1), $2,750 as unmounted mint
£150-200
1d. crimson White Terraces block of thirty (5x6) from the foot of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few wrinkles, fine. S.G. 274, £390, E3a(1), $3,300
£200-250
1d. crimson White Terraces block of twenty-four (6x4) from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few minor wrinkles and pencil number in margin; fine. S.G. 274, £312, E3a(1), $2,649
£150-200
1d. crimson White Terrace block of twenty four (6x4) from Plate 1, [R5/11-8/16] including re-entry on [R7/13], unmounted mint except two, a few separated perfs., fine. S.G. 274, £312+. E3a(1), $2,300
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry 2236
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1d. crimson White Terrace horizontal strip of three from the top of the sheet with hand scratched reversed “No 4” in the margin, mint, some paper adhering to the reverse; fine. S.G. 274, E3a(1). Photo
£150-200
1d. rose-red White Terrace block of four with double horizontal perfs. through two rows, part original gum, some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 274, E3a(1)(Z), $1,600. Photo
£150-200
1d. crimson White Terrace block of four with additional row of vertical perfs. through the centre of the block, fine used. S.G. 274, E3a(1)(Z)
£100-120
1d. White Terrace collection (66) on pages, including six pairs and five blocks of four, double perfs. (mint and used), minor re-entries, etc., also Government photo of Maoris bathing in the White Terrace pools. Chiefly fine. S.G. 274, etc., E3a, etc.
£150-200
1d. rose-red White Terrace block of twenty-four (6x4) from the lower right corner of the sheet, unmounted mint; fine and fresh. S.G. 274a, £312, E3a(2), $2,640
£150-200
2d. dull violet Pembroke Peak block of thirty six (6x6) from the upper left corner of the sheet with superb screw mark in the margin between rows 5 and 6, unmounted mint, some adhesions on the margins; fine. S.G. 276, £684, E6a(1), $1,440
£300-400
2d. Pembroke Peak blocks of four (6) in a variety of shades, unmounted mint or part original gum, one block with adhesions, chiefly fine. S.G. 276, etc., £448, E6a, $940
£100-120
2d. dull violet Pembroke Peak block of four with double horizontal perfs. affecting all four stamps and with patching, centred to lower left, fine. S.G. 276a, E6a(Y), $700
£150-200
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21⁄ 2 d. blue Lake Wakatipu block of four from the left of the sheet with patched double vertical perfs., original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, also a single with patched horizontal double perfs., fine. S.G. 308, E8c(Z), $1,325
£250-300
21⁄ 2 d. blue Lake Wakatipu, variety watermark inverted and reversed, large part original gum and used, watermark reversed used (lightly stained perf. and coloured mark on face); good to fine. S.G. 308x, 308y, £465, E8c(X), E8c(W), $625
£100-120
3d. yellow-brown Huia block of sixteen (8x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet, watermark reversed and showing letters “ZEALAND” in the top row and the two stamps at right without watermark, unmounted mint or original gum; some staining and pencil notations in the margins though an interesting and attractive piece. S.G. 309, E9c(1), $1,950
£150-200
3d. Huia blocks of four in shades of yellow-brown, bistre-brown and yellow-brown, unmounted mint or original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 309, 309a, 309b, £532, E9c, $2,250
£250-300
3d. yellow-brown Huia horizontal strip of five from the top of the sheet, imperforate at top, large part original gum with three remaining unmounted mint, diagonal crease affecting the first two; fine. S.G. 309, E9c(Z), $1,125. Photo
£200-250
3d. yellow-brown Huia irregular block of six with misaligned horizontal perfs., officially patched and perforated again with the same gauge at the foot of each row, large part original gum; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 309, E9c(W), $1,350. Photo
£250-300
3d. bistre-brown Huia, horizontal strip of six from the lower left corner of the sheet, showing marginal watermark “NEW Z” and two without watermark; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 309b, E9c(V), $1,760. Photo
£300-350
4d. deep blue and deep brown, Lake Taupo, block of four with neat c.d.s. cancellations (Mauku?); fine and scarce. S.G. 310, £300+, E12b, $1,000
£150-200
5d. Otira Gorge block of four, block of eight (4x2) from the lower right corner of the sheet, and perf. 14 block of four, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 311, 323, £820, E13c, E13d, $3,620
£200-250
5d. Otira Gorge blocks of four in shades of red-brown, deep brown, sepia and blackbrown, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 311a-311c, E13c(1-4), $3,925
£400-500
6d. rose Kiwi vertical strip of five from the lower left corner of the sheet, three showing watermark letters “TAGE” and two without watermark, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 312a, E14e(1), $1,175
£200-250
6d. rose Kiwi horizontal strip of twelve being the bottom row of the sheet with current number “201335” and showing complete “NEW ZEALAND” watermark letters and three without watermark; original gum with eight remaining unmounted mint; folded through centre vertical perfs. and some bends or creases; fine. S.G. 312a, E14e(2), $2,250
£300-350
6d. rose Kiwi horizontal strip of twelve being the bottom row of the sheet with current number “200892”, showing complete “NEW ZEALAND” watermark letters and three without watermark, unmounted mint or original gum, folded through centre vertical perfs., the odd stain spot, ink notation in margin and on one stamp. S.G. 312a, E14e(2), $2,150
£150-200
6d. carmine-pink Kiwi vertical strip of five from the lower left corner of the sheet, three showing watermark letters “NEW”, the others without watermark; unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 312c, E14e(4), $1,550
£250-300
6d. Kiwi blocks of four in shades of rose, rose-red, rose-carmine, carmine-pink, brick-red and salmon, unmounted mint or original gum; a fine group. S.G. 312, etc., E14e, $7,875. Photo
£1,500-2,000
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6d. rose-red Kiwi, variety watermark upright, Wellington c.d.s. of 21 March 1903, inclusion at top, well-centred and a fine example of this rare stamp. S.G. 312ab, £2,000. E14f, $3,500. Photo
£400-500
6d. rose-red Kiwi, variety watermark upright, Reefton c.d.s. of 4 Sept. 1903, centred to top though a fine example of this rare stamp. S.G. 312ab, £2,000. E14f, $3,500. Photo
£500-600
6d. rose-red Kiwi, variety watermark upright, Nelson c.d.s. of 20 April 1903; a couple of short perfs. at top, otherwise fine and a rare stamp. S.G. 312ab, £2,000. E14f, $3,500. Photo
£500-600
6d. rose-red Kiwi horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, variety watermark upright, the right-hand stamp with marginal letter, Wellington c.d.s.; the left-hand stamp with small stain. Extremely rare. S.G. 312ab, £4,000. E14f, $7,000. Photo
£800-1,000
6d. rose Kiwi horizontal pair, variety imperf. vertically, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 312ba, £850, E14e(Z), $2,000. Photo
£400-450
6d. rose Kiwi horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet with current number “201211”, variety imperf. vertically, the first stamp with watermark “D”, the second unwatermarked, part original gum, small tone spot; fine. S.G. 312ba, £850. E14e(Z), $2,000. Photo
£200-250
6d. Kiwi used group of eighteen shades including two of the rare salmon. A Campbell Paterson U.K. lot from May 1988. S.G. 312, etc.; E14e, shades
£100-150
9d. purple Pink Terrace, variety watermark reversed, used; faint trace of stain at left, fine and scarce. S.G. 314x, £225, E17(W), $325
£75-100
1/- bright-red Kea and Kaka horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, variety imperf. between stamp and margin and at top, original gum, the left-hand stamp with small stain at top. S.G. 315a, E18d(Y), $4,000. Photo
£300-400
2/- green Milford Sound block of four with Gisborne cancellations; fine. S.G. 316a, £180, E20d(2), $400
£100-120
5/- vermilion Mount Cook block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with current number “439850”, large part original gum, deep shade, fine appearance; water stains on reverse. S.G. 317, £1,200, E21d, $3,800
£200-250
5/- deep red Mount Cook horizontal pair with upright watermark, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 317a, £650, E21d, $1,600. Photo
£300-350
5/- vermilion Mount Cook horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet with current number “439855”, original gum; fine. S.G. 317b, £550, E21c, $1,600. Photo
£300-350
5/- vermilion Mount Cook, variety double perfs. at left and with patching at top, used; a trifle stained. S.G. 317ba, E21d(Y), $1,750. Photo
£150-200
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11⁄ 2 d. chestnut Contingent complete sheet of 120 split into eight blocks of six (3x2) and eight blocks of nine (3x3), mounted on eight pages and annotated with all positions and re-entries including the [R2/12] major re-entry; unmounted mint or large part original gum, chiefly fine. S.G. 318, 318a, £3,313, E4b, $6,735
£500-600
2d. Pembroke Peak block of nine (3x3) from the lower right corner of the sheet showing dandy roll watermark “3”, block of twenty-four (8x3) from the upper left corner of the sheet and block of eighteen (6x3) in a reddish purple shade; mostly unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 319, etc., £298, E6b (1-3), $2,525
£150-200
2d. grey-purple Pembroke Peak block of four from the foot of the sheet with handscratched plate number “4” and the [R10/11] re-entry, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 319, E6b(4) $2,500. Photo
£600-700
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2d. purple Pembroke Peak vertical pair, variety imperforate horizontally, original gum, the lower stamp remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 319ac, £800. E6b(Y), $1,500. Photo
£300-350
21⁄ 2 d. deep blue Lake Wakatipu block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet showing dandy roll watermark “2”, unmounted mint, fine and very rare in this position. S.G. 320a, E8d(2). Photo
£500-600
6d. bright carmine-pink Kiwi block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet, showing “ZEA” watermark over three stamps, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only; fine. S.G. 324, £480, E14g(1), $1,200
£250-300
5/- deep red Mount Cook, upright watermark, central Hamilton 11 De. 11 c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 329a, £375, E21f(2), $750
£150-200
5/- deep red Mount Cook “Flaw on Mountain” variety, tied to piece by Palmerston Nth. c.d.s. of Nov. 09, centred to right; some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 329, E21e or f
£150-200
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2283
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2d. purple Pembroke Peak horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, the second stamp with irregular compound of perf. 14x11x14x14, original gum; fine. S.G. 331, £475. E6c(Z), $2,020. Photo
£250-300
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, irregular compound of perf. 14x11x14x14, Wellington c.d.s. of 15 March 1906, small violet marks on reverse; fine. S.G. 331, £375, E6c, $1,000. Photo
£120-150
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, irregular compound of perf. 14x14x11x14, light c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 331, £375. E6c, $1,000. Photo
£120-150
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, perf. 11x14, light bars cancellation, slight central stain. S.G. 331, £700. E6c, $1,000. Photo
£120-150
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, perf. 14x11, clear Dunedin c.d.s. of 3 July 1904; fine. S.G. 331, £375, E6c, $1,000. Photo
£120-150
4d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo, compound perf. of 14x11, fine used. Rare. S.G. 333, £450, E12d, $1,800. Photo
£200-250
4d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo, irregular compound of perf. 11x14x14x14, c.d.s. cancellation; fine and scarce. S.G. 333, £450, E12d, $1,500. Photo
£150-200
4d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo, irregular compound of perf. 11 (double)x14x14x14, c.d.s. cancellation, well-centred; small stain on reverse. Rare. S.G. 333, £450, E12d, $1,500. Photo
£150-200
4d. blue and yellow-brown Lake Taupo, irregular compound of perf. 14x14x14x11, Marton c.d.s. of 14 Nov. 1904; fine. S.G. 333, £450. E12d, $1,500. Photo
£150-200
4d. blue and yellow brown Lake Taupo from the top of the sheet, originally perf. 14 horizontally and reperforated 11, part original gum; fine. S.G. 333, £425, E12e, $1,250. Photo
£400-500
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4d. blue and chestnut Lake Taupo block of four, perf. 14 vertically, patched and reperforated 11, original gum with the usual staining around the patching. Fine and very rare. S.G. 333, £1,700. E12e, $6,000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
4d. blue and yellow brown Lake Taupo vertical pair from the left of the sheet, originally perf. 14 vertically, patched and reperforated 11, original gum, the lower stamp remaining unmounted mint, usual staining around the patching; fine. S.G. 333, £850, E12w, $3,000. Photo
£600-700
5d. red-brown Otira Gorge, perf. 14x11x11x11, light Palmerston Nth. c.d.s., fine and rare. S.G. 334, £1,400, E13s, $2,600. Photo
£400-500
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi, perf. 14x11, large part original gum, violet handstamp on reverse; fine. S.G. 335, £425. E14h, $1,500. Photo
£150-200
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi, compound perf. of 14x11, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 335, £425, E14h, $1,250. Photo
£200-250
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi vertical pair from the top of the sheet, compound perf. of 14x11, original gum with the lower stamp remaining unmounted mint, the top stamp slightly thinned. S.G. 335, £850, E14h, $3,450
£200-250
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi horizontal strip of four, perf. 14x11, original gum, the first and last stamps remaining unmounted mint, usual minor gum glazing; very fine and rare. S.G. 335, £1,700. E14h, $6,000. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Fairbairn, September 1980 2298
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6d. rose-carmine Kiwi block of four perf. 14x11, original gum; a trifle gum stained though of fine appearance and rare. S.G. 335, £1,700. E14h, $4,000. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Ex Burberry 2299
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2301
2302
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8d. steel-blue Maori War Canoe, perf. 14x11, light blue Parcel (?) cancellation, wellcentred and rare. S.G. 336, £1,500. E16e, $2,500. Photo
£500-600
9d. purple Pink Terrace, perf. 11x14, original gum, very fine and a rare stamp. S.G. 337, £1,700. E16e, $2,500. Photo
£800-1,000
5/- deep red Mount Cook, perf. 14x14x14x11, Auckland squared-circle cancellation, fine. S.G. 338, £3,250, E21g, $8,000. Diamond page 131. Photo
£600-800
5/- deep red Mount Cook, perf. 11x14, cleaned fiscal cancellation, two pinholes, fine appearance. A rare stamp. S.G. 338, £3,250 as used E21g. Photo
£300-350
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11⁄ 2 d. chestnut Contingent, perf. 14 with misplaced vertical perfs. at right corrected with a line of perf. 11, Dunedin c.d.s. of 13 Sept. 1908, slightly soiled. A major rarity. S.G. 339, £1,600 mint, E4d, $3,000 mounted mint. Photo
£800-1,000
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, perf. 14 horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet, the two horizontal rows of perfs. misplaced and corrected by well placed rows of perf. 11, patched at top and showing the dandy roll watermark “4” in selvedge at lower right; large part original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 340, £850. E6d, $2,200. Photo
£450-500
2d. purple Pembroke Peak, mixed perfs. 11 and 14 at left, light squared-circle cancellation; very faint trace of a stain at top; fine. S.G. 340, £650. E6d, $1,000
£100-120
2d. purple Pembroke Peak horizontal pair, perf. 11 at top and foot, mixed perfs. 11 and 14 vertically affecting both stamps, light squared-circle cancellations; fine and rare. S.G. 340, £650, E6d, $2,000. Photo
£300-350
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2d. purple Pembroke Peak, mixed perfs. at top, perf. 14 at sides and perf. 11 at base, light c.d.s. cancellation, trace of stain at left; fine. S.G. 340, £325, E6d, $1,000. Photo
£100-120
4d. blue and chestnut on bluish Lake Taupo, horizontal pair with reversed watermark, imperf. vertically, perf. 14 at top, the left-hand stamp perf. 14 at foot, the right-hand stamp perf. 11 at foot, part original gum. A most unusual combination of perfs. S.G. 342, £1,900+, E12e(Z)(X), $4,000+. Photo
£750-1,000
4d. blue and yellow-brown on bluish Lake Taupo, mixed perfs. at base, c.d.s. cancellation; fine. S.G. 342a, £425, E12e(1), $1,500. Photo
£150-200
4d. blue and chestnut on bluish Lake Taupo block of four from the top of the sheet, the last stamp showing the [R2/2] variety “blue flaw in the top right scroll”, perf. 14 corrected to perf. 11 horizontally, patched on reverse without razor cuts, original gum; fine. S.G. 342a, £1,500, E12e(1), $4,400. Diamond page 132. Photo
£500-600
4d. blue and chestnut on bluish Lake Taupo, perf. 14, with a perf. 11 horizontal correcting row at foot, Auckland c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 342, £425, E12e(2), $1,500. Photo
£150-200
4d. blue and chestnut on bluish Lake Taupo with patched mixed perfs. at left, Napier 1 Dec. 1903 c.d.s., knife cuts at upper left and lower right, small tear at foot, nevertheless unusual for patching to survive in a used stamp. S.G. 342, £425. E12e(2), $1,500. Photo
£100-120
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, perf. 14, the right-hand stamp with mixed perf. 14 and 11 at right, part original gum; fine. S.G. 344, £485, E14j, $1,075. Photo
£200-250
6d. bright carmine Kiwi vertical strip of three from the right of the sheet, perf. 14 and with lines of perf. 11 extending part way across the two centre rows, patching on reverse, original gum, the last stamp remaining unmounted; small thin at top and some ageing around the patching visible on the face. S.G. 344, £1,275, E14j, $4,400. Photo
£500-600
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi block of six (3x2) with mixed vertical perfs. and without patching, original gum with two remaining unmounted mint; well centred and fine. S.G. 344, £2,550. E14j, $7,500. Photo
£1,200-1,400
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi block of ten (2x5) with mixed vertical perfs., patched between the top block of four only, mostly unmounted mint, the second stamp with diagonal crease and a few adherences on the gum. Spectacular and rare. S.G. 344, £4,250. E14j, $16,750. Photo
£1,500-2,000
6d. rose-carmine Kiwi, perf. 14 with mixed perf. 14 and 11 at right, light Blenh(eim) c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 344, £425, E14j, $1,500. Photo
£150-200
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2/- blue-green Milford Sound block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with mixed vertical perfs. and patching strip; part original gum, the block separated into two vertical pairs and re-attached with hinges, the fourth stamp thinned and with possibly natural defects affecting the lower pair. Rare and a spectacular multiple. S.G. 347, £6,800. E20f, $9,000. Photo
£800-1,000
5/- vermilion Mount Cook vertical pair from the foot of the sheet with mixed horizontal perfs., the additional perf. 11 row between the stamps is partial and complete between the stamps and margin at foot; large part original gum; vertical crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 348, £5,000. E21h, $12,000. Photo. Diamond page 133
£1,700-2,000
5/- vermilion Mount Cook, perf. 14 and 11 at base although the correcting line of perfs. at foot does not reach right across the stamp; cleaned fiscal cancellation and with forged Dunedin cancellations. Rare. S.G. 348, £3,000 as used. E21h
£100-150
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3d. and 6d. on unwatermarked ungummed paper, 1⁄ 2 d. and 6d. on gummed and watermarked paper, 1⁄ 2 d., 6d. and 1/- on ungummed watermarked paper, imperforate plate proof blocks of four in black; fine
£200-250
6d. Kiwi die proof in deep purple on thin wove paper (62x65mm.) with manuscript “M&B2oz” (ink formula) inscription at left. Photo
£300-350
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6d. Kiwi die proof in dull carmine on wove paper (50x55mm.); fine. Photo
£250-300
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6d. Kiwi block of twenty-four imperforate plate proofs (6x4) in black on ungummed, watermarked paper from the top of the sheet [R1/7-4/12] with [R1/11] showing reentry; minor creasing, fine
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
E.W. Leppard
Perforation 14 2325
2326
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6d. carmine-pink Kiwi block of six (3x2) from the lower right from the sheet showing “6” dandy roll watermark and [R10/24] re-entry, unmounted mint, pencil notations in the margins; fine. S.G. 376, £330, E15a(5), $1,600. Photo
£300-350
6d. deep rose-red Kiwi block of six (3x2) with Plate 6 (?) [R1/11] re-entry, also a block of four from the top of the sheet with Plate 5 [R1/21] re-entry, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. S.G. 376, £550+, E15a (4+5), $2,885
£300-350
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4d. blue and yellow brown Lake Taupo, three blocks of four in slightly different shades, unmounted mint or original gum, one block with slightly browned gum; fine. S.G. 379, £480, E12f, $1,200
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4d. blue and yellow-brown on bluish Lake Taupo block of four from the right of the sheet showing the use of two different comb perfs. between the upper and lower rows, unmounted mint; fine and exceptionally rare. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 379, E12g, $25,000. Photo Note: The Campbell Patterson catalogue states “only two blocks of E12g have been found. It is thought to be of an experimental nature”. This block is illustrated on permanent page E6 of the catalogue.
£5,000-6,000
6d. pink Kiwi block of four, mint with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, light bends; fine. S.G. 380, £1,700. E15b, $6,400. Photo
£800-1,000
6d. pink Kiwi block of six (3x2) with light c.d.s. cancellations; fine and scarce. S.G. 380, £1,020, E15b, $1,800. Photo
£300-350
Perforated 14x15 Comb 2331
2332
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⁄ 2 d. Dickie and Brown trials, Plate 1 complete sheet of 240 (24x10) all invalidated by two vertical rows of black bars 7mm. apart; fine unmounted mint. See Diamond pages 281/283
£100-120
1 ⁄ 2 d. Dickie and Brown trials, Plate 2 complete sheet of 240 (24x10) all invalidated by two vertical rows of black bars 7mm. apart; fine unmounted mint. See Diamond pages 281/283
£100-120
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3d. brown Huia block of four showing the use of two different comb perfs. between the upper and lower rows, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine and rare. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 383, E10d, $6,000. Photo Photos also appear on page 221 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£1,000-1,200
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3d. brown Huia block of nine (3x3) showing the use of two different comb. perfs. between the top row and the lower two rows, unmounted mint; a few minor wrinkles though fresh and a very rare block. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 383, E10d, $6,000. Photo
£1,000-1,200
6d. carmine-pink Kiwi block of four from the left of the sheet with arrow in margin, showing the use of two different comb perfs. between the upper and lower rows, original gum with the lower row remaining unmounted mint, very faint traces of staining from hinges on the upper pair; fine and very rare. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 384, E15d, $8,500. Photo
£2,000-2,200
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1/- orange-red Kea and Kaka block of four showing the use of two different comb perfs. between the upper and lower rows, original gum and with the right-hand vertical pair remaining unmounted mint. Fine and a great rarity in superb condition. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 385, E19c unpriced mint or used. Photo
£7,000-8,000
1/- deep orange-brown Kea and Kaka with light corner cancellation; fine and scarce. S.G. 385a, £850. E19b(2), $3,750. Photo
£400-450
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1d. carmine tied to illustrated first day cover by clear Wellington c.d.s. of 1 Ja. 01; small part of flap missing from reverse, otherwise very fine. S.G. 277, G1a(Z). Photo
£200-250
1d. carmine tied to plain first day cover by Glenary c.d.s. of 1 Ja. 01; very fine. S.G. 277, G1a(Z). Photo
£125-150
1d. carmine tied to plain first day cover by clear Waiho Downs c.d.s. of 1 Ja. 01; fine. S.G. 277, G1a(Z)
£125-150
1d. carmine tied to plain first day cover by clear Dunedin c.d.s. of Ja 1 01; fine. S.G. 277, G1a(Z)
£100-120
1d. carmine tied to plain first day cover by Lyttelton 1 Ja. 01 squared-circle cancellation, also plain cover bearing ten examples with the same first day cancellations; soiled. S.G. 277, G1a(Z)
£150-200
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1d. horizontal pair, variety imperf. vertically, portions of two squared-circle cancellations; fine and rare. S.G. 280a, G2b(Z), unpriced used. Photo
£200-250
“Pirie” Paper, Perforation 11x14 2344
2345
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1d., well-centred and with light Port Chalmers c.d.s.; fine and rare. S.G. 282a, £850, G2c, $3,000. Photo
£400-500
1d., slightly unclear slogan cancellation and a trifle soiled; scarce. S.G. 282a, £850, G2c, $3,000
£120-150
“Pirie” Paper, Mixed Perforation 2346
2347
ᔛ+ អ
ᔛ
1d. block of four showing perf. 11 repairing misplaced perf. 14 vertically, unclear central c.d.s., fine and rare. S.G. 284, £440+, G2e(Y), $3,000. Photo
£500-600
1d. with mixed perfs. horizontally and vertically, fine used. Campbell Patterson lists the single with double perfs. in one direction only. S.G. 284 var., G2e(Y). Photo
£200-250
“Basted Mills” Paper, Mixed Perforations 2348
ᔛអ B
1d. block of six (3x2) with patching still attached, unclear 15 Fe. 02 cancellations, the mixed perfs. are split on the first stamp and the third stamp is damaged though a most unusual multiple. S.G. 292, £480, G3e, $1,050
£150-200
1902 Penny Universal “Cowan” Paper, Mixed Perforations 2349
2350
2351
刂អ B
ᔛ
ᔛ
1d. block of four from the foot of the sheet showing mixed horizontal perfs. between the two rows, an enormous margin at foot showing the need for the extra perfs., original gum; the top pair thinned, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint and fine. S.G. 299, £480+, G4d, $1,600
£150-200
1d. horizontal pair with light Waimate 1902 c.d.s.; fine and scarce. S.G. 299, £320, G4d, $1,800. Photo
£150-200
1d. horizontal pair, Christchurch c.d.s. of 16 Ap 1902; very fine and scarce. S.G. 299, £320, G4d, $1,800. Photo
£150-200
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“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11 2352
ᔛ
1d. with light bars cancellation; fine and rare. S.G. 301, G5b, $1,800. Photo
£500-600
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 14 2353
2354
ᔛអ B
刂អ B
1d. booklet pane of six (2x3) with selvedge at foot, three Wanganui c.d.s. of 12 Jy(?) 03, blue crayon line across the centre pair, some foxing on reverse. Rare. S.G. 303b, W2b(X), unpriced used
£120-150
1d. booklet pane of six (2x3) with binding selvedge at foot, original gum, very fine. S.G. 303b, £275, W2b(X), $650
£150-200
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11x14 2355
ᔛ
1d. deep carmine, reserve plate, part Invercargill c.d.s.; fine and very scarce. S.G. 305ab, £450, G6c, $1,250. Photo
£200-250
“Cowan” Paper, Mixed Perforations 2356
ᔛ
1d. reserve plate horizontal pair, perf. 14x14x11x14, Dannevirke cancellations of 13 Sp 1905, fine and scarce. S.G. 307b, £600, G6d, $1,300. Photo
£250-300
1904 Penny Universal, “Dot Plates” 2357
2358
ᔛអ B
*
1d. block of nine (3x3) from the left of the sheet with Arrow, Auckland registered datestamps of 22 Au 04 cancellations; very fine. Matches the cover below. S.G. 351, £330+, G8d, $450+
£150-200
1d. block of nine (3x3) from the left of the sheet tied by Auckland registered datestamps on 1904 (22 Aug.) long local registered envelope; the envelope with a few small faults, the block fine. S.G. 351, G8d
£170-200
1906 Penny Universal, Waterlow Plates “Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 14 2359
ᔛ
1d. singles from the foot of the sheet with “W1” and “W2” in margin, Royle Plates 1d. singles from the foot of the sheet with “R1” and “R2”, each with light blue Wellington c.d.s., fine. A rare set. S.G. 352, 356, G9a, G10a. Photo
£250-300
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11 2360
ᔛ
1d. reserve plate, Dannevirke squared-circle cancellation; very fine. S.G. 353, £850, G9b, $2,250. Photo
£400-500
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11x14 2361
ᔛ
1d. reserve plate, Dannevirke c.d.s. of 18 Oc. 06; fine and scarce. S.G. 354, £900, G9c, $3,250. Photo
£400-500
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 14x11 2362
ᔛ
1d. reserve plate with Palmerston North c.d.s. of 4 Sp. 06; very fine and scarce. Accompanied by letter of authentication from Campbell Paterson. S.G. 354a, £850, G9d, $2,750. Photo
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£350-400
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2363 “Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Mixed Perforation 2363
ᔛអ B
1d. reserve plate block of ten (5x2) with Wellington cancellations of 14 My 06; a few split perfs. and small portion missing between the mixed perfs. at upper right; fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 355, £6,500+, G93, $17,500+. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Ex Midas 2364
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1d. reserve plate, perf. 14x14x11x14, part Balclutha c.d.s., fine. S.G. 355, £650, G9e, $1,750. Photo
£250-300
1906 Penny Universal, Royle Plates “Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 14 2365
2366
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1d. block of four from the foot of the sheet with “R1” and arrow, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint, light vertical bend at right. Also 1d. Waterlow horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet with “W2” and part arrow, original gum; fine. S.G. 356, G10a
£150-200
1d. used with Express Delivery 6d. tied by Napier squared-circle cancellations on 1904 (22 Mar.) envelope to Wellington; the envelope roughly opened and the Express 6d. additionally tied by two violet crayon lines. S.G. 356, E1, G10a, Ula
£100-120
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11 2367
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2368
ᔛ
1d., part Invercargill c.d.s., well-centred and fine. S.G. 357, £225, G10b, $750
£100-120
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 11x14 1d., light c.d.s., well-centred and very fine. S.G. 358, £200, G10d, $600
£100-120
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Mixed Perforation 2369
ᔛ
1d., mixed perfs. at foot, light c.d.s., fine. S.G. 359, £275, G10e, $750
£120-150
“Cowan” Paper, Single Watermark, Perforation 14x14½ 2370
ᔛអ B
1d. block of twelve (6x2), all stamps in the top row showing the “Line from left pearl” variety, used; some creases and reinforced perfs., fine. S.G.360a, £720+, G10f, $900
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£150-200
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1d. with coil join at right, used with Lake Taupo 4d. on 1905 (16 June) envelope (spike holes) registered from Wellington to Hobart on the second day of issue; very rare. S.G. 361, GS1a. Photo
£600-700
1d. with large holes at left, Sydney c.d.s., fine. S.G. 361, unpriced used. GS1A, $500
£100-120
Imperf. all round, two large holes at sides 2373
ᔛ
1d. horizontal strip of three, Wellington cancellations of 14 Jl 1905; fine and rare. S.G. 361 or 363, GS1a or GS2a. Photo
£400-450
Note: Campbell Patterson states “insertion of more than one coin produced a strip imperf. all round with two large holes”. 2374
ᔛ
2375 ័
1d. horizontal pair, Napier squared-circle cancellations of JL 05; fine. S.G. 361 or 363, GS1a or GS2a. Photo
£250-300
1d. reserve plate, tied to small piece by Wellington 22 Mr 07 cancellation; fine. Late usage. S.G. 362 or 364, GS1a or GS2a
£100-120
Imperf. at top and bottom, zigzag roulette and two large holes at sides 2376
2377
ᔛ
ᔛ
1d. dot plate with two large holes and perf. 141⁄ 2 at sides, light c.d.s.; very fine. S.G. 363, £200, GS2a, $400
£120-150
1d. dot plate, bars cancellation, trace of stain at left; fine. S.G. 363, £200, GS2a, $400
£100-120
Imperf. all round, two large holes at sides 2378 ័
1d. reserve plate, tied to piece by “N.Z./PENNY POSTAGE” undated roller cancellation; fine. S.G. 366, £170. GS3a, $400
£100-120
Imperforate all round 2379
ᔛ
1d. reserve plate, Wellington Sp 06 c.d.s., fine. S.G. 367, unpriced used. GS4bm $375
£100-120
Imperf. all round, two indentations at sides 2380
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1d. reserve plate, Je 06 c.d.s., large margins. Rare so fine. S.G. 368, £200. GS4a, $400. Photo Photos appear on pages 225 and 227
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£100-120
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Small used selection comprising Pirie paper perf. 14x11 (G2d), Pirie paper mixed perfs. (G2e) with mixed perfs. at top and bottom, Basted Mills perf. 11 (G3a), no watermark perf. 11x14 (G4b), Cowan paper, single watermark mixed perfs. (G5e(1)) pair, Dot plate perf. 11x14 (G8b), fine. S.G. £760, Campbell Paterson $1,950
£250-300
Mint selection (176) housed in a green stockbook, including London print (26), Pirie perf. 11 (32 with a toned block of fifteen), Basted Mills (53 with a block of fifteen perf. 11x14), Cowan no watermark (5 including mixed perf.), Cowan watermarked (twentyfour including mixed perf. block of four), two Official booklet panes, Dot plate (four with mixed perf. pair), Royale (8), perf. 14x141⁄ 2 (4), mostly fine
£350-400
Used selection housed in a red stockbook, hundreds, including London plate re-entries, several Pirie re-entries with blocks of six and nine, double perf. (G2e), Basted Mills with mixed perf. block of four showing patching, reserve plate block of twelve, booklet stamps in singles and pairs, dot plates with block of ten, dot plate mixed perfs. pair, trial plate block of twelve, block of six with major re-entries, Officials, etc., chiefly good to fine
£600-700
Selection on stockcard (12), including with London print first day cancellations of Christchurch, Dunedin and Nelson, each on pieces, Waimate off piece, Pirie and Cowan paper with pre printing paper creases, Cowan watermarked with massive perf. shift, booklet single with “BRIT. ANTARCTIC EXPD” cancellation, Official 1d. pair with “CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION” cancellations, etc., good to fine
£200-250
A rare reconstruction of the twenty four booklet panes in used pairs and singles; chiefly fine S.G. 303, G7a
£500-600
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Marcel Stanley 2386
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Cancellations collection (approximately 850) on pages, including eighty nine rated 5, forty-two rated 6, seventeen rated 7, three rated 8 (Rawhitiroa, Te Kiri, Tokatea), three rated 9 (Petane H.B., Upper Waiau pair) and one rated 10 (Waiowaka); mixed condition though an unusual lot
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£500-600
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2388
2389
2390
2391
2392
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ᔛ P
P ᔛ
ᔛ P
ᔛ P អ B
ᔛ P
Waterlow imperforate plate proof block of four in green on soft, unwatermarked paper with some gum; rare. Photo. Diamond Page 71
£300-350
Die proof in black on wove paper (81x101mm) with reversed “2752” and “1431” in the margin at top; fine. Photo
£500-600
Die proof in black on wove, mounted on card (31x34mm.), endorsed “2752” at top, small ink mark at lower left; fine. Photo
£250-300
Plate 1 proof block of thirty-six (6x6) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, in black on thick cream wove paper, showing part of the “...KINS BACON & CO. LTD. LONDON” watermark on the lower row; fine
£200-250
Plate 2 proof block of thirty-two (8x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, in black on gummed white wove paper, watermarked NZ/star; fine
£200-250
Plate proof blocks of four in black and in purple-brown, and a pair in green, on ungummed wove paper; fine
£100-150
1900 Thick, Soft, “Pirie” Paper, Perforation 11 2393
2394
2395
2396
2397
2398
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
Pale yellow-green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with double vertical perfs. and showing some patching and minor knife cuts; some small imperfections, otherwise of fine appearance and scarce. S.G. 273, F1a(Y), $680
£150-200
Yellow-green block of six (3x2), the right-hand block of four perf. 14x11, the left-hand pair was damaged and replaced by a pair from a mixed perf. sheet and the entire block reperforated 11 horizontally, original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 273, 281, 283, F1a, F1b, F1e
£200-250
Yellow-green block of fourteen (7x2) from the foot of the sheet, original gum with all but one remaining unmounted mint; centred to right, fine. S.G. 273a, £133, F1a(2), $405
£100-120
Yellow-green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with scratched reversed plate number “2” in the margin, original gum, rejoined vertically though a spectacular block. S.G. 273a, F1a(2), $2,000. Photo
£300-400
Yellow-green block of four from the foot of the sheet with scratched reversed plate number “4” in the margin, unmounted mint, centred to upper-right, some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 273a, F1a (2), $2,000. Photo
£500-600
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched plate number “3” (state 3 normal and reversed) in the margin, part original gum; crease in the margin and patch of missing gum at top. S.G. 273b, F1a(3), $2,000. Photo
£150-200
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2400
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
Green block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet with scratched reversed plate number “3” in the margin (state 2), unmounted mint, the odd tiny stain spot; fine. S.G. 273b, F1a(2), $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Green block of twenty-four (6x4) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched “4” plate number (state 2) in the margin, unmounted mint; the odd tiny stain spot, fine. A rare block. S.G. 273b, F1a(3), $2,500. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
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2402
2403
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
刂
Green block of twenty (4x5) from the upper left corner of the sheet, during printing the upper left block was torn off and has been officially patched back in with strips; unmounted mint; some wrinkles and the odd tiny stain. Fine and unusual. S.G. 273b, F1a(3)fe
£120-150
Green block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet, the centre pair was damaged and replaced by a vertical perf. 14 pair, patched and with razor cuts, some minor perf. discolouration; fine. S.G. 273b, 279, F1a, F1b
£150-200
Green horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, part original gum (slightly brown); light diagonal bend. S.G. 273ba, £600, F1a(W)
£200-250
1901 Thick, Soft, “Pirie” Paper with Vertical Mesh, Perforation 14 2404
2405
2406
2407
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
Green block of nine (3x3) from the foot of the sheet with scratched “1” plate number (state 3) in the margin, unmounted mint (two with very slightly disturbed gum); a trifle toned, otherwise. S.G. 279, F1b. Photo
£500-600
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched “1” plate number (state 3), unmounted mint, centred to upper right, very slightly toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 279, F1b, $3,000. Photo
£500-600
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with scratched “3” plate number in the margin (normal and reversed), state 3, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, some natural gum creases, fine. S.G. 279, F1b, $3,000. Photo
£500-600
Green Plate 1 blocks of twelve, one (6x2) from the lower left corner of the sheet, the other (4x3) from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “511894”, and sixteen (4x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint or original gum, many listed re-entries, fine. S.G. 279, £920, F1b, $2,600
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
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2409
2410
2411
刂អ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
Green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with scratched “2” plate number (state 3) in the margin, original gum with all but two remaining unmounted mint, some wrinkles and the odd stain spot; fine. S.G. 281, F1c, $2,120. Photo
£400-500
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched “3” (normal and reversed) plate number (state 3) in the margin, unmounted mint; tiny traces of toning, fine. S.G. 281, F1c, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with scratched “4” plate number (state 3) in the margin, original gum; fine. S.G 281, F1c, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Green blocks of twenty (5x4) from the top of the sheet, twenty-one, twenty-five (5 x 5) from the top of the sheet and thirty (6x5) from the lower right corner of the sheet, chiefly unmounted mint, the odd stain spot; fine. S.G. 281, £1,056, F1c, $3,840
£300-350
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刂អ B
刂+ អ
ᔛ
Green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and part scratched “4” plate number in the margin, unmounted mint, some small stain spots, otherwise fine and scarce. Diamond page 105. S.G. 283, F1e
£150-200
Green block of six (3x2) from the top of the sheet showing part arrow in the margin with perf. 11 correcting a misplaced horizontal row of perf. 14, unmounted mint or original gum, patching and some natural creasing; fine. S.G. 283, F1e
£150-200
Green block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, with additional horizontal row of perf. 14 correcting a misplaced perf. 11, original gum; fine. S.G. 283, F1e, $400
£100-120
Green horizontal strip of three from the right of the sheet with horizontal row of perf. 11 at foot correcting misplaced perf. 11, c.d.s. cancellations; fine. S.G. 283, F1e, $600
£120-150
1901 Thin, Hard “Basted Mills” Paper, Perforation 11 2416
2417
刂អ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
Green block of nine (3x3) from the foot of the sheet, original gum with all but one remaining unmounted mint, pencil notation in the margin; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1938). S.G. 285, £765, F2a, £3,400. Photo
£500-600
Green block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, pencil notation in the margin; fine. S.G. 285, £340, F2a, $1,600
£200-250
1901 Thin, Hard “Basted Mills” Paper, Perforation 14 2418
刂អ B
Green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with scratched reversed “3” plate number (state 3) original gum with the lower row remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 287, F2b, $2,350
£400-500
1901 Thin, Hard “Basted Mills” Paper, Perforation 11x14 2419
2420
2421
2422
2423
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
Green block of fifteen (5x3) from the top of the sheet with arrow, including the [R2/16] re-entry, unmounted mint or original gum, centred to lower left, some pencil marks on the reverse; fine. S.G. 289b, F2d, $1,125
£150-200
Green block of thirty-six (6x6) from the top of the sheet with arrow, unmounted mint, a few wrinkles, fine. S.G. 289b, F2d, $2,700
£300-350
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched plate number “1” in the margin, unmounted mint, centred to upper left. Fine. S.G. 289b, F2d, $2,700
£300-350
Green block of eight (2x4) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and hand scratched reversed “2” plate number (state 3) in the margin, original gum with all but the top pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 289b, F2d, $2,220. Photo
£500-600
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and two scratched “4” plate numbers (state 3) in the margin, original gum; a few split perfs. and minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 289b, F2d, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
1901 Thin, Hard “Basted Mills” Paper, Mixed Perforations 2424
2425
刂+ អ
刂
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 291, F2e, $500
£100-120
Green horizontal strip of three and block of four showing patching, and a block of four showing a variety of mixed perforations, original gum; fine. S.G. 291, F2e, $2,425
£200-250
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Green block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint, notation in the margin; fine and with explanatory note from Campbell Paterson. S.G. 293. £720, F3a, $4,000. Photo
£250-300
1901 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with Horizontal Mesh, Perforation 14 2427
2428
刂អ B
刂 ᔛ
Green block of seventy (7x10) with margins at top and foot and reversed “4” scratched in the margin, includes the [R9/6] re-entry, unmounted mint except two; some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 294, £2,240, F3b, $5,220
£1,000-1,200
Green horizontal pair with full misplaced offset on reverse, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 294var., F3b(Z), $1,800. Photo
£300-350
1901 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with Horizontal Mesh, Perforation 14x11 2429
刂អ B
Green block of eight (4x2), original gum with three remaining unmounted mint, fresh and well-centred. Fine. S.G. 296, £1,040, F3c, $3,300. Photo
£350-400
1901 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with Horizontal Mesh, Perforation 11x14 2430
ᔛ
Green, perf. 11x14, neat c.d.s. cancellation of 1 My 92; fine and very rare. S.G. 296a, £325, F3d, $800. Photo
£150-200
1901 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with Horizontal Mesh, Mixed Perforations 2431
刂
Green horizontal strip of three, original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 298, £480, F3e, $1,200
£150-200
1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Perforation 11 2432
刂អ B
Green block of six (2x3) from the upper right corner of the sheet (small portion of selvedge missing) with sheet number “1590847”, officially repaired with a strip of three in a different shade and patched, part original gum and fine. S.G. 300, £450, F4a, $1,050
£150-200
2433
刂+ អ
Green block of four, original gum; fine and scarce. S.G. 300, £300, F4a, $700
£100-120
2434
刂+ អ
Green block of four, original gum, a few shortish perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 300, £300, F4a, $700
£120-150
Green horizontal pair, lightly cancelled and fine. S.G. 300, £220, F4a, $550
£100-120
2435
ᔛ
1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Perforation 14 2436
2437 2438
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ អ
Green block of four from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched reversed plate number “3” (state 3), unmounted mint, vertical bend at right; fine. S.G. 302, F4b, $1,000
£150-200
Green block of nine (3x3) from the foot of the sheet with scratched plate number 4 (state 3), unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 302, F4b, $1,150
£300-350
Green block of four from the left of the sheet, originally the left-hand stamps were imperf. vertically, strips were stuck on the reverse and the block perforated 14, original gum, some minor staining and adherences. Rare and with explanatory letter from Ken McNaught. S.G. 302var., F4e var.
£100-120
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1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Mixed Perforations 2439
刂អ ᔛ B
Green block of eight (2x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet, perf. 14 and with an additional partial row of perf. 11 affecting stamps five and seven, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only; fine. S.G. 302, 306, F4b, F4e
£100-120
1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Perforation 14 2440
2441
2442
2443
2444
2445
2446
2447
刂+ អ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
Green block of four from the top of the sheet showing part arrow, imperforate vertically, original gum, folded between the stamps and margin at top; fine. S.G. 302a, £600, F4a(Z), $1,600. Photo
£350-400
Green horizontal pair from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “1782247”, variety imperforate vertically, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1961). S.G. 302a, £300, F4a(Z), $800. Photo
£150-200
Green horizontal pair from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate vertically, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin; fine. S.G. 302a, £300, F4a(Z), $800
£150-200
Green horizontal pair, variety imperforate vertically, also two singles of the same variety, one from the right of the sheet, original gum; fine. S.G. 302a, F4a(Z)
£200-250
Green block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with arrow, showing two offsets on reverse, one diagonal, the other horizontal, none complete, part original gum; faults though a spectacular block. S.G. 302c, F4b(V)
£150-200
Green block of twenty-four (6x4) from the foot of the sheet with reversed “2” scratched in the margin, mostly unmounted though slightly dulled gum. S.G. 302c, F4b, $1,600
£300-350
Green block of four, variety watermark inverted and reversed, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 302y, £350, F4b(W), $640
£120-150
Green block of four, variety watermark inverted and reversed, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; minor gum bends, fine. S.G. 302y, £340, F4b(W), $640
£100-120
1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Perforation 14x11 2448
2449
刂អ B
刂អ ᔛ B
Green perf. 11x14 block of sixteen (4x4), original gum with all but two remaining unmounted mint; folded through some horizontal perfs., fine. S.G. 304b, £464, F4c, $800
£150-200
Green perf. 11x14 block of six (3x2) from the top of the sheet with arrow, the second stamp has been damaged and officially repaired by a replacement stamp being patched in; mint; some staining from the patching visible on the face, otherwise fine. S.G. 304b, F4c
£100-120
1902 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper with “Single” Watermark, Mixed Perforations 2450
2451
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
Green block of forty-seven (12x4, upper right stamp absent) from the lower right corner of the sheet with scratched plate number 1, all showing the mixed perfs., unmounted mint, some patching and the odd stain; fine and a rare block. S.G. 306, £1,880, F4e, $8,300
£2,000-2,500
Green block of ten (2x5) from the top of the sheet, originally perf. 14 and reperforated 11, patched, some staining from the patching showing on the front, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 306, £400, F4e, $950
£150-200
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2453
2454
2455
刂អ B
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂អ B
Green block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet part arrow and scratched plate number “2” in margin, perf. 11 correcting misplaced perf. 14, patching on the middle row, original gum; light vertical crease at left, otherwise fine. S.G. 306, F4e, $4,150. Photo
£1,500-2,000
Green block of twelve (6x2) from the upper right corner of the sheet with current number “1589614”, perf. 14 with central horizontal row of perf. 11, patched on reverse; fine. S.G. 306, £480, F4e, $1,200
£200-250
Green perf. 14 block of four from the foot of the sheet, it would appear that an accident occured causing tearing and separation of the lower right stamp, this being patched rather crudely with strips and the block was perforated 11 over the patching strip; large part original gum. Most unusual. S.G. 306, F4e
£100-120
Green mixed perf. block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet with scratched plate number “1” (state 4), original gum, some bends; fine. S.G. 306, F4e, $4,100. Photo
£800-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Michael Burberry 2456
2457
2458
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
刂អ ᔛ B
Green block of twenty-four (12x2) from the lower right corner of the sheet with scratched plate number 2 (state 3), the centre horizontal row partly patched and showing dandy roll watermark 2 at lower right, unmounted mint. S.G. 306, F4e, $7,000
£2,000-2,500
Green mixed perf. block of fifteen (5x3) from the foot of the sheet with part arrow and hand scratched “4” once fully and partially alongside the arrow, horizontal rows patched, original gum with the lower two rows remaining unmounted mint; fine. Rare. S.G. 306, F4e, $4,950. Photo
£1,000-1,200
Green block of twenty-four (6x4) from the lower left corner of the sheet, showing mixed horizontal perfs. and with patching strips, unmounted mint; fine and a spectacular multiple. S.G. 306, £960, F4e, $2,400
£300-350
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2461
2462
2463
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂
*
Green horizontal strip of seven from the lower right corner of the sheet with mixed horizontal perfs. and showing the dandy roll watermark “4”, patching strip at top, hinged in the margin only. S.G. 306, £280, F4e, $700
£100-120
Green block of eight (4x2) from the top of the sheet with part arrow, horizontal perf. 11 replacing misplaced perf. 14, patching strip between the two rows, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only; fine. S.G. 306, £320, F4e, $800
£100-120
Green block of six (3x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet, perf. 11 replacing misplaced perf. 14, original gum, patching strips, knife cuts at foot affecting two stamps; fine. S.G. 306, £240, F4e, $600
£150-200
Green vertical pair from the lower left corner of the sheet, variety imperforate between the stamps and margin at left, the top stamp perf. 14 on three sides, the lower stamp with mixed perfs. at foot. S.G. 306 var., F4e var. Photo
£250-300
Green horizontal mixed perfs. pair from the foot of the sheet with patching at top, lifted and hinged to 1903 (6 July) Hallenstein Bros. printed envelope to Dunedin, fine and exceptionally rare. S.G. 306, F4e. Photo
£150-200
1907-08 Reduced Format, Proofs 2464
ᔛ P
Die proof in purple-brown on wove paper (49x50mm.); very fine. Photo
£250-300
2465
ᔛ P
Die proof in deep carmine on wove paper (62x62mm.) showing part of “LOND..” watermark; fine. Photo
£250-300
2466
ᔛ P
Die proof in deep carmine on wove paper (48x43mm.); slight staining. Photo
£150-200
2467
ᔛ P
Plate 2 proof block of thirty-two (8x4) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number, in black on thick cream wove paper, showing part of the “...KINS BACON & CO. LTD. LONDON” watermark on the lower two rows; fine
£200-250
1907-08 Reduced Format, Perf. 14 2468
2469
刂+ អ
刂អ B
Block of four from the top of the sheet with plate number “3” in the margin, original gum, pencil notes in margin; fine. 374, F5a, $2,000 as a corner block. Photo
£300-350
Block of six (3x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “4”, handstamped “NOV 20 1909” in the margin at top, original gum with five remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 374, F5a, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
1907-08 Reduced Format, Perf. 14x13, 13½ 2470
2471
2472
2473
刂+ អ
刂
刂+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
Imperforate block of four proved by shade, original gum with the lower pair remaining unmounted mint, minor gum wrinkles, fine. S.G. 377 var., F5b(Z), $1,300. Photo
£300-350
Imperforate horizontal strip of four from the foot of the sheet with central arrow, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 377 var., F5b(Z), $1,300. Photo
£150-200
Imperforate horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet with part arrow, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 377 var., F5b(Z), $550
£120-150
Block of six (3x2) from the right of the sheet with the lower right horizontal pair patched in, large part original gum, ink notation on margin; fine and most unusual. Patched stamps rare on this issue. S.G. 377var., F5b var.
£100-120
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2482
2483
2484
2485
2486
2487
2488
2489
2490
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂អ B
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
刂
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “3”, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, fine. S.G. 377, F5b, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “1”, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 377, F5b, $2,000. Photo
£500-600
Block of four, variety perforated at top only, original gum; fine and rare. S.G. 377b, F5b(Z), $1,700+. Photo
£500-600
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “1” and showing additional strikes of the horizontal perfs. in the margin, unmounted mint; a few faint age stains. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000. Photo
£300-350
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “1”, unmounted mint; minor wrinkles, fine. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000. Photo
£300-400
Block of six (3x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “1”, unmounted mint, hinged in margins, some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000. Photo
£300-350
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “2”, unmounted mint; some pencil marks on the rear of the margin, fine. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Block of six (3x2) from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “2”, original gum with all but one remaining unmounted mint, some wrinkles and hinged in margin; fine. S.G. 382, F5c
£300-400
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “2” and showing two additional strikes of horizontal perfs. in the margin, original gum with all but one remaining unmounted mint, a few faint age stains in the margin; fine. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000. Photo
£400-500
Block of four from the top of the sheet with plate number “2” (margin detached and repaired by hinge), original gum, fine. S.G. 382, F5c
£100-120
Block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “4”, unmounted mint, minor odd stain spots, hinged and some pencil notations in the margins; fine. S.G. 382, F5c, $2,000
£200-250
Block of six (2x3) showing double perforations affecting the centre pair horizontally and vertically, original gum with the centre variety pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 382var., F5c(W)
£100-120
Block of four from plate 2 containing the [R10/8] “PFNNY” flaw, original gum, the lower pair remaining unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 382, F5c(Y), $425
£100-120
Block of six (3x2) with the top row, variety imperforate on three sides, original gum or unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 382a, £1,350, F5c(Z), $2,550. Photo
£600-800
Block of four with the top row, variety imperforate on three sides, original gum; fine. S.G. 382a, £900, F5c(Z), $1,700. Photo
£400-500
Block of four with the top row variety imperforate on three sides, original gum; small mark under hinge at top, the lower pair unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 382a, £900, F5c(Z), $1,700. Photo
£350-400
Vertical pair from the right of the sheet, the top stamp variety imperf. on three sides, original gum, the lower stamp slightly stained. S.G. 382a, £450, F5c(Z), $850
£120-150
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2491 2491
刂អ B
2493
Block of eighteen (6x3), the second and third rows perf. 14x15 over perf. 14x15, original gum with all but two remaining unmounted mint; fine. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. 382, F5d, $10,500. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Bill Percy 2492
刂អ B
Block of sixteen (2x8) from the top of the sheet showing perf. 14x15 over perf. 14x15 between the fifth and sixth horizontal rows, unmounted mint except the first row, a few wrinkles, fine. RPSNZ Certificate (1990). S.G. 382, F5d $3,500. Photo
£750-1,000
PROVENANCE:
Bill Percy 2493
2494
刂អ B
刂
Block of six (2x3) perf. 14x15 over perf. 14x15 with the middle row showing double perfs. at foot and sides, original gum with the centre pair remaining unmounted mint; fine and extremely rare. S.G. 382 var., F5d(Z), $5,500. Photo
£1,500-2,000
Selection (17) comprising block of four with double perfs., vertical pair with the top stamp imperf. on three sides, horizontal pair with [R7/24] flaw and a strip of five with thin black bars for Dickie coil experiments, Official block of four with diagonal bars presentation cancellations. Good to fine
£200-250
1907-08 Thin, Hard “Cowan” Paper, Perf. 14x15 2495
刂
Dickie coil experiment small collection of multiples, with block of forty-eight from the lower right corner of the sheet, two strips of twelve with coil join, block of fifteen with [R7/24] flaw, etc., chiefly fine with many unmounted mint
£200-250
Selections 2496
2497
刂
Perf. 11 single imperf. between stamp and margin at left, horizontal pair with double perf. at top, vertical pair with mixed perfs. block of four perf. 14 at top and bottom, mixed perfs. at centre and perf. 11 vertically; the first used, others with original gum and chiefly fine
£150-200
Mint selection (28) with perf. 11 yellow-green block of eight with sheet number “142216”, pair with compound perfs., block of eight perf. 14x 11, block of four with sheet number “503260” and [R1/24] re-entry; chiefly fine
£120-150
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2482
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2499
2500 2501
2502
刂
刂
ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
Mint selection (28) including 1901 perf. 14 block of six with one stamp pasted in, 1902 perf. 14x11 part arrow block of four, perf. 14 single watermark inverted and reversed, mixed perf. block of four from the corner of the sheet with dandy roll watermark, etc., chiefly fine. S.G. £1,220
£200-250
Mint selection (240+) on pages, mainly in blocks, including Pirie perf. 11 (43), perf. 14 (2). perf. 14x11 (56), perf. 11x14 (12), mixed perfs. (2), Basted Mills perf. 14 (5, one used), perf. 14x11 (23), perf. 11x14 (4), mixed perfs., Cowan no watermark perf. 14 (37), Cowan watermarked perf. 11 (2), perf. 14 (28), perf. 11x14 (6), mixed perfs. (10), re-entries, etc., chiefly fine with many unmounted mint. S.G. £6,178
£750-1,000
Used selection (74) on pages, including blocks, strips, double and mixed perfs., etc., chiefly fine. S.G. £2,220
£200-250
Mint collection (660+) housed in a blue album, including Pirie perf. 11 (63), perf. 14 (23), perf. 14x11 (32 including re-entry), perf. 11x14 (44), mixed perfs. (10), Basted Mills perf. 14 (14), perf. 14x11 (15), perf. 11x14 (36), mixed perfs.(4), Cowan no watermark perf. 11 (2), perf. 14 (28), mixed perfs. (10), Cowan watermarked perf. 11 (3, very rare), perf. 14 (93), perf. 11x14 (26), perf. 14x11 (12), mixed perfs. (36), redrawn perf. 14 (71), perf. 14x131⁄ 2 (74), perf. 14x15 (65 and two imperf. three sides x perf. pairs), many blocks, varieties, etc., also four pages of mint and used singles sorted into the re-entries from the four plates. A wonderful lot and a fine basis for expansion. S.G. £16,766+
£3,000-3,500
A well written up collection of used re-entries, 110 stamps sorted into plates 1-4; chiefly fine
£100-120
1909-27 DOMINION ONE PENNY Proofs 2503
P ᔛ
Die proof in black on glossy card (48x60mm.), very fine. Photo
£250-300
2504
ᔛ P
Die proof in carmine on glossy card (48x60mm.); very fine. Photo
£250-300
2505
P ᔛ
Plate proof blocks of four of the Universal on thick card in black (2), carmine (with light offset on reverse) and black on rough paper, Dominion blocks of four with black on orange, two in black on thin paper, another on card, watermarked block of sixteen in grey black, strip of four in black with gutter lines, perforated block of eight in black on gummed paper, also block of six (2x3) with two black lines from the Dickie coil experiments; chiefly fine
£200-250
De La Rue, Surfaced Paper 2506
ᔛ+ អ
Block of four and vertical pair, each with grossly misplaced perfs., used; fine. S.G. 405var, J1a
£100-120
De La Rue, Unsurfaced Paper 2507
ᔛអ B
Block of eight (4x2) with “CH” in dotted circle parcels cancellation; two light diagonal creases, otherwise fine and a very rare block. S.G. 407, £1,120, J3a, $2,700. Photo
£400-500
“Cowan” Thick, Opaque, Chalk Surfaced Paper 2508
ᔛ
2509 ័ 2510
ᔛអ B
Imperforate horizontal pair, lightly cancelled at top; fine. S.G. 410a, £180, J6a(Y), $500
£100-120
Imperforate pair on piece with part Papakura c.d.s.; fine. S.G. 410a, £180, J6a(Y), $500
£120-150
Booklet pane of six with binding selvedge and “DAINTIES” advertisements, Timaru 8 Je 25 cancellations; fine and scarce. S.G. 410b, W4d(V)
£150-200
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2512
2513
ᔛ
*
ᔛ
Used selection of six panes of six (mostly without binding selvedge), with De La Rue pane cancelled Lumsden, Jones pane cancelled Morrinvilee, advertising panes with Abdulla cigarettes, Kaitangata coal (rare), Kodak, Dainties nice biscuits, also a pair with Big Tree (rare); some a little stained. A scarce group
£1,000-1,200
Single used on envelope to London, redirected to France and with Great Britain Edward VII 11⁄ 2 d. (perfin.) affixed, on reverse violet oval “FORWARDED BY/COX & CO” handstamp; unusual
£150-200
A mostly used accumulation in red stockbook and on leaves, hundreds including three well written-up pages from the Cross-Rudkin collection with plated blocks of 4, 6, 8 and 11, three attempted reconstructions of plates 12 and 13, watermarked proof pair in the issued colour, De La Rue coil strip of four, “N” flaw on Cowan paper, De La Rue with massive perf. shift, presentation copy, “Official” misplacement, roller flaws, etc., chiefly good to fine. An interesting lot for the specialist
£400-500
1915-30 2514
2515
2516
2517
2518
ᔛ+ អ
ᔛអ B
ᔛ+ អ
*
*
Perf. 14 x 141⁄ 2 2d. bright violet, 21⁄ 2 d., 4d. yellow, 5d., 9d., all in used blocks of four, fine. S.G. 417a, 419a, 421c, 424c, 429e, £848. C.P. $1,200
£250-300
2d. bright violet block of twelve (3x4), the lower block of six comprising three two perf. vertical pairs, octagonal Dunedin cancellations of 8 May 1919; some light bends or creases, otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. S.G. 417b, £1,000, K2c, $2,160
£200-250
5d. light blue block of four comprising two two perf. vertical pairs, central c.d.s., fine. S.G. 424db, £1,000. K7c(1), $1,200
£200-250
1923-25 Penny Postage 1d. carmine block of four tied to plain registered first day cover by Dunedin 1 Oc. 23 cancellations; tiny age stains, scarce. S.G. 460
£120-150
1925 Dunedin 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 4d. with “POSTAGF” variety at right, tied by Dunedin Exhibition 1 My 25 last day cancellation to souvenir envelope (folded vertically clear of the adhesives), fine. S.G. 463, 464, 465a
£150-200
COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS Machine Cancellations 2519
*
1899-1965, well written-up collection of twenty eight covers or cards, including 1899 Barr-Fyke types 1 and 2, ten different Robertson cancellations, eight different Burns machine covers, Universal with four covers, etc., chiefly fine
£120-150
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Gerland Lawson 2520
2521
2522
*
*
*
1909 (18 Aug.) large part linen backed front with Moss meter Model C machine “DUNEDIN/POSTAGE/PAID” 1d. (2), 3d. and 1/- cancellations, underfranked and 1d. Universal (17) added and cancelled Dunedin 19 Au 09, the piece folded (one through the 6d.) though fine, the 3d. and 1/- impressions rare
£200-250
1909 (4 Dec.) “ON LAND AND INCOME TAX BUSINESS ONLY.” envelope to Sydney, franked by Moss machine No 4 “TAXES/3D/POSTAGE PAID” with Government Buildings Wellington c.d.s. of 4 Dec. 1909; a little soiled. Very rare. Photo
£400-500
1909 ( Dec.) “ON LAND AND INCOME TAX BUSINESS ONLY.” envelope to Canterbury with Moss machine No. 4 “TAXES/1D/A/POSTAGE PAID” roller cancellation. Fine. Photo
£250-300
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2524
*
*
1910 (22 Dec.) envelope to Sweden with Moss machine No. 3 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. (2), additionally bearing Edward VII 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. Dominion (2) with Christchurch cancellations, Stockholm arrival of 20 Jan. 1911 on reverse; fine and scarce
£120-150
1912 (21 Feb.) receipt with a fine impression of the Moss machine No. 4 Dunedin 1d., locally used Wellington Moss machine No. 4 envelope without additional stamps, 1932 Hawkins Model F 1d., 2d. and 1/- on cover from New Plymouth to Surrey and 1925 Dunedin 1⁄ 2 d. pair on cover with Dunedin Telegram slogan cancellations; fine
£150-200
MARITIME CANCELLATIONS 2525
2526
2527
*
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*
1898 (22 Jan.) envelope to California bearing Hawaii 1894 2c. brown (3) with bluegreen “(N.Z.MARINE P.O.)/22 JAN. 1898/R.M.S. MARIPOSA” cancellations with matching “T” (deleted by cork cancellation), on reverse partial San Francisco and complete Santa Barbara datestamps; some flap damage to reverse though believed to be the only recorded cover with the tax marking in blue-green. Photo
£250-300
P.O./”MIOWERA”,
1898 (10 Nov.) 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” tied to piece by a fine strike of magenta “N.Z.MARINE another with part strike of blue R.M.S.”ALAMEDA”
£100-120
1898 (8 Dec.) envelope from Wellington to Fiji bearing 1d. Lake Taupo (3) with light framed “PACKET BOAT” cancellation and a largely fine strike of magenta “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “WARRINOO”” c.d.s. alongside Suva c.d.s. (13.12) on reverse; fine and rare, being the only recorded cover to or from Fiji from this service. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
John Woolfe, Oct. 2006 2528
*
1899 (16 May) envelope to the United States bearing 1⁄ 2 d. purple-slate and 2d. (defective corner) tied by “Z” in oval of bars with blue “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “ALAMEDA”” datestamp and framed “PACKET-BOAT” alongside, Richmond “Flag” arrival d.s. (10.6) on reverse; fine. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
John Woolfe, Oct. 2006 2529
*
1899 (7 Aug.) H. & A. Griffiths advertising envelope to California bearing New South Wales 1d. strip of five with “Z” in oval of bars cancellation and with blue “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “ALAMEDA”” datestamp below, tying the first stamp, Sacramento (25.8) and San Francisco (26.8) datestamps on reverse; a trifle soiled, fine
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
John Woolfe, Oct. 2006 2530
2531
*
*
1899-1994 collection of 113 covers or cards and several pieces, including 1899 to Germany with “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “MARIPOSA””, 1902 to Tasmania with manuscript “Per. “Mararoa”, 1906 to Scotland with “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SIERRA””, 1908 to California with “PACKET-BOAT” cancellation and green “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. SONOMA”” alongside, 1926 to England with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. TAHITI”, 1928 to California with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. NIAGARA”, 1929 to Ohio with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. AORANGI”, 1930 to San Francisco with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. MONOWAI”, 1930 to Philadelphia with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. MONOWAI”, 1934 to Los Angeles with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.S. MAKURA”, etc., many supporting photographs/postcards of vessels, etc., mixed condition. An interesting and useful lot
£1,000-1,500
1900 (19 Feb.) envelope registered to Germany bearing Tonga 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 5d. and 6d. with Apia Samoa cancellations and blue-green “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “MARIPOSA”” handstamp below, German “Vom Auslande” registration label, on reverse red London (22.3) and Apolda (23.3) transit and arrival datestamps; fine. Photo
£150-200
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2534
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2536
2537
2538
2539
2540
2541
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*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
1900 (19 Mar.) long envelope registered to England bearing 1d. White Terrace strip of three and 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” tied by two fine strikes of “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “MOANA”” in blue with another strike alongside, red London arrival (10.4) on front; fine PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£150-200
1902 (May) Oceanic Steamship Co. coloured Private Mailing card, bearing United States 2c. with blue-black “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SONOMA”” cancellation, arrival d.s. (23.5) on the front; fine PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£100-120
1902 (31 Oct.) Private Mailing card to Ireland bearing Mount Cook 1⁄ 2 d. and United States 2c., each tied by very fine strikes of “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “VENTURA”” cancellations in violet, fine and a highly attractive combination franking. Photo PROVENANCE: Marcel Stanley, 1988 John Woolfe, Oct. 2006 1903 (27 Mar.) envelope to Germany bearing 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU” pair (some stains) tied by two fine strikes of the first type 2 “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SIERRA”” in blue with matching framed “PACKET-BOAT” alongside; fine and attractive PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£100-150
1904 (10 June) long envelope (slightly truncated at left) to Boston, bearing 1⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook and 1d. Universal strip of three with “Z” in oval of bars cancellations, blue “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SIERRA”” and with matching framed “PACKET-BOAT.” alongside; fine PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£100-120
1904 (1 July) envelope (small corner fault) to New York bearing 1⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook single, strip of four and 1d. Universal cancelled by two strikes of the framed “PACKET BOAT” and with blue second type “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SONOMA”” alongside, arrival (23.7) on reverse; fine PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£100-120
1905 (16 Jan.) picture postcard (Pago Pago) to Austria bearing 1d. Universal with framed “PACKET-BOAT.” cancellation and with green “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “SONOMA”” alongside, on the picture side additionally bearing United States 1c. unclearly cancelled; a few small stain spots; fine PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£100-120
1906 (27 July) “The American School of Correspondence” advertising envelope to the United States, bearing 1⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook (7) with framed “PACKET BOAT” cancellations, violet “N.Z. MARINE P.O./R.M.S. “VENTURA”” below, arrival d.s. (8.8) on reverse; fine. Photo PROVENANCE: John Woolfe, Oct. 2006
£150-200
1909 (25 Jan.) 3d. registered envelope to Tasmania and redirected to Germany, bearing 1 ⁄ 2 d. Mount Cook (2) on the front and Niue 1d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d. on reverse, Apia cancellations and with black “Paquebot” marking; a little soiled though scarce
£120-150
1934 (9 Mar.) envelope with “R.M.M.S. Aorangi” on reverse flap to Fiji, bearing Field Marshal 1d. with “MARINE POST OFFICE/R.M.M.S. AORANGI” cancellation with blue boxed “MATSON LINE/S.S.MARIPOSA” and violet “MATSON LINE/NOT ON BOARD/S.S.MONTEREY” datestamps and “DISEMBARKED AT LOS ANGELES” handstamp; fine. Photo
£150-200
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2531
2534 2539
2541
2612
2656
2640
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An interesting selection of documents, including 1850 Returns of the Rates of Postage for Colonial Letters, Illustrated London News articles with 1856 on the wreck of the Schomberg, 1859 on the first voyage of the Great Eastern, 1868 article on the new ship Ruahine, 1875 on the wreck of the Schiller, 1889 on the collision of the Dover and Ostende packets, 1863 correspondence in relation to the inter-colonial and interprovincial mail service, 1875 and 1886 (2) editions of Harpers Weekly, including the wreck of the Schiller, arrival of the ice-packed Pedro, wreck of the Oregon, transfer of passengers from the Oregon to the Fulda and a superb engraving of the Atlanta, etc. 1893 Post Office circular, 1901 timing of Transatlantic crossings, etc., chiefly fine
£100-120
Revenues 2543 ័
2544 ័
1905 (7 Apr.) piece bearing imperforate £1,731 with Revenue 8/-, 10/- and Kiwi 6d., imperf. £2,787, 1907 piece bearing £1,058, Revenue 10/-, Pictorial 9d. and 2/-, also a selection of fifty various revenue documents between 1888 and 2005. None of the three high values listed in Kiwi
£200-250
A fine accumulation of stamps on documents, including 8/- Arms on invoice, 22/- on 22/- on a memorandum of agreement, 23 receipts, etc. with 2/- Milford Sound (5) (one a London print), 5/- Mount Cook, Workers Holiday card with 25 stamps to 2/- Cook (5), 2/6 Arms (5), 3/- Egmont, 4/- Arms (5), also large parcel piece with 5/- long type postal fiscal, finally a page with 1/- first side face block of six, 2/- block of four and 5/gutter strip of three. Chiefly good to fine
£250-300
Aitutaki 2545
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1903-11 perf. 11 1/- bright red, also Niue 1903 1/- and Penrhyn Island 1903 1/-, all in blocks of four, unmounted mint or original gum; fine. £680
£150-200
OFFICIAL STAMPS “Reefton” Provisional 2546 ័
1d. on piece with manuscript “Official” in red, Reefton squared-circle cancellation of 15 Ja 1907; a fine and early use. S.G. P2, £1,300 ER2. Photo
£500-600
1907-11 2547
2548
2549
2550
刂អ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ B
刂អ B
1
⁄ 2 d. block of ten (5x2) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched plate number “1” (state 4) in the margin, original gum with the lower row remaining unmounted mint, some toning and hinge remainders on the top row and light vertical bend affecting the centre row. Rare. Diamond page 104. S.G. O59, FO4b, $2,000. Photo 1
⁄ 2 d. block of twelve (4x3) from the foot of the sheet with scratched plate number “4” (state 4), unmounted mint, folded through some rows of perfs., fine and rare. Diamond page 104. S.G. O59, FO4b
£700-900
1 ⁄ 2 d. block of eight (4x2) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched plate number “3” (state 4) in the margin, original gum with the lower strip remaining unmounted mint, hinge remainders on the upper row; fine. Diamond page 104. S.G. 059, FO4b, $2,000. Photo
£500-600
1 ⁄ 2 d. block of six (3x2) from the foot of the sheet with arrow and scratched plate number “4” (state 3), part original gum; faults though of fair appearance. S.G. O59, FO4b, $2,000. Diamond page 104
£120-150
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£400-500
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刂អ B
អ 2552 +
2553
刂+ អ
1
⁄ 2 d. yellow-green block of twenty-two (11x2) from the upper right corner of the sheet with sheet number “188544”, unmounted mint, hinged and some staining in the margin only; fine. S.G. O59, £396, FO4b, $1,260
£150-200
1 ⁄ 2 d. block of four, unmounted mint (one with small stain), block of four with central Fielding c.d.s.; Perf. 14x15 mint block of four with [R.7/24] flaw, block of four with central Otahuhu c.d.s.; fine. S.G. O59, O69, FO4b, 5c
£100-120
1 ⁄ 2 d. mixed perfs. block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with vertical perf. 11 correcting misplaced perf. 14, original gum with three remaining unmounted mint; fine and rare. S.G. O59b, £1,200. FO4e, $3,500. Photo
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Michael Burberry 2554
2555
2556
2557
2558
2559
2560
2561
2562
2563
2564
2565
2566
ᔛ
ᔛអ B
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
刂
刂អ ᔛ B
刂អ ᔛ B
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂
刂+ អ
刂
1 ⁄ 2 d. block of eighteen (6x3), 2d. block of six (3x2), 3d. block of eight (4x2), 6d. (2), 1/and 2/- blocks of four, small format 6d. block of six (3x2), used, chiefly fine. An unusual lot. S.G. £1,095. C.P. $3,800
£400-500
1d. Waterlow perf. 14 block of twenty-five (5x5), the vertical strips showing the five types, registered 13 Au 08 cancellations. Fine and rare. S.G. O60d, GO9a
£100-120
1d. Waterlow perf. 11x14, light c.d.s. cancellation; fine. S.G. O60bba, £500, GO9c, $1,100. Photo
£200-250
1d. Waterlow, mixed perfs., light c.d.s. cancellation; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1984). S.G. O60bbb, £475, GO9e, $1,000. Photo
£300-350
1d. Royle, mixed perfs. 11 and 14 horizontally, Wellington bars cancellation; fine. O60ccb, £475, GO9e, $1,000. Photo,
£200-250
2d. bright reddish purple Pembroke Peak irregular block of four from the foot of the sheet with hand scratched plate number “4”, unmounted mint or original gum; light vertical crease through the pair with the plate number. Scarce. S.G. O61a, EO6b (2), $3,000 as a block of four. Photo
£250-300
2d. purple Pembroke Peak mixed perfs. 14x11x14x14, large part original gum, fine. S.G. O61ab, £450, EO6d, $550. Photo
£150-200
3d. bistre-brown Huia block of six (2x3) from the lower right corner of the sheet; unmounted mint, slight wrinkles, fine. S.G. O63, £300+, EO9d, $1,500. Photo
£250-300
1/- orange-red Kea and Kaka block of nine (3x3), fine unmounted mint and scarce. S.G. O65, £990, EO18e, $8,775. Photo
£750-1,000
1/- orange-red Kea and Kaka block of four, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. O65, £440, EO18e, $3,900. Photo
£300-400
1/-, 2/- and 5/- mint, the 1/- remaining unmounted, fine. S.G. O65-67, £365, EO18e, 20e, 21e, $1,850
£200-250
2/- blue-green Milford Sound block of four, original gum with one remaining unmounted mint, fine. Also a single with presentation corner lines cancellation. S.G. O66, EO20e(1), $2,000
£200-250
5/- deep red Mount Cook, watermark sideways, singles showing the “Split L” and “Broken first F” varieties; the first unmounted mint, the second original gum, paper wrinkle. S.G. O67, £340, EO21e $1,350 as normals
£250-300
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2568
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
2569
1 ⁄ 2 d. block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet with plate number “2”, unmounted mint, light gum bends, fine and rare. S.G. O69, FO5c, $3,000. Photo
£750-1,000
6d. pink Kiwi perf. 15x14 block of four from the left of the sheet with arrow in margin, showing the use of two different comb perfs. between the rows; unmounted mint, the upper pair creased. Rare. RPSNZ Certificate (2016). S.G. O72, EO15d, $6,000. Photo
£600-800
1 ⁄ 2 d., selection (45) including perf. 15x14 block of twenty (4x5), also five covers or cards with 1909 “On Bankruptcy Business Only” with violet “UNCLAIMED” and bearing a perf. 14 pair, 1910 “On Public Trust Office Business” card bearing a single, 1911 O.H.M.S. black corner envelope franked by a single, etc., fine
£200-250
The Property of Other Vendors
2570 2570
ᔛ E
1855 original essay prepared by Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ltd., showing Chalon half-length portrait engraved by William Humphrys with engine-turned background and ornamental circular surround, State 2 with circular frame-line dividing the portrait from the engineturned background, in black on surfaced wove paper (97x78mm.). Rare and highly attractive. R.P.S. Certificate (2007). Photo PROVENANCE:
Christie’s Robson Lowe auction, October 1989 “DuBois”, May 2007 Joseph Hackmey, May 2010
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£2,500-3,000
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2557
2558
2560
2572
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2568
2567
2574
2575
2576
2582 255
2577
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*
1855-58 blued paper, 1/- green bisected vertically and tied by “18” obliterator on 1858 (23 Dec.) entire (bottom flap missing) from Otago to Edinburgh showing, on reverse, despatch and arrival (1.4) datestamps; the bisect crossed by light vertical filing creases and the face panel a little soiled and with three small burn marks. R.P.S. of N.Z. Certificate (1996). C.P. A6b(Y), $50,000; S.G. 6a, £26,000. Photo
£3,000-4,000
PROVENANCE:
Charles Williams, November 1947 C.W. Meredith, July 1961 2572
2573
2574
2575
2576
刂
刂
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1862-64 watermark Large Star, imperf. 3d. brown-purple with small to large margins, unused without gum, some thins at top not affecting appearance. C.P. A3a(1), $1,350; S.G. 40, £600. Photo
£100-120
1870-73 watermark Large Star, perf. 10x121⁄ 2 1d. brown, two examples in slightly differing shades, both unused , one with part original gum and with a stained perf. at right, the other without gum and fine. C.P. A1p(2), $1,100; S.G. 128, £700
£120-150
1874-78 First Sideface 6d. stamp-size die proof in black on glazed card and inset on card (45x50mm.), fine. Photo
£120-150
1882-98 Second Sideface, Bock and Cousins 1d. die proof in black on card (38x75mm.), small tone spot towards top well clear of design. Photo
£300-400
1882-98 Second Sideface 6d. Bock and Cousins die proof in black on card (38x75mm.), the odd minor tone spot well clear of design. Photo
£300-400
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2578
2579
2580
ᔛ P
S ᔛ
ᔛ S
刂+ អ
1882-98 Second Sideface, Bock and Cousins 8d. die proof in black on card (38x75mm.), the odd mark in surround clear of design. Photo
£300-400
1882-98 Second Sideface, 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d., 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 8d. and 1/-, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Handbook Type A) in violet, only the 1⁄ 2 d. with gum, fine
£250-300
1882-98 Second Sideface 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 3d., 4d., 6d. and 1/-, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Handbook Type C) in violet, all without gum, the 4d. and 1/- with small light central stain; also 21⁄ 2 d. and 5d. with three lines in one corner
£150-180
1882-98 Second Sideface, 6mm. watermark, horizontal mesh, perf. 12x111⁄ 2 , 1d. rose blocks of four (3) in contrasting shades, all with large part original gum, fresh and fine. C.P. D2a, $600; S.G. 187, £600
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2006 Lord Steinberg, September 2011 2581
2582
2583
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P+ អ
1898 Waterlow 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. and 2d., 1899 “Colonial” 21⁄ 2 d. “WAKATIPU”, 3d., 5d., 6d., 8d., 9d. 1/- (block of four), 2/- and 5/-, and 1899-1900 Waterlow 1d., all in issued colours on unwatermarked paper, fine
£300-400
1909-16 KEVII 2d. die proof in black showing guide lines outside design, on thin card (31x36mm.), fine. Photo
£200-250
1909-16 KEVII 4d. in deep yellow-green, 8d. in deep greyish blue and 1/- in bright maroon, each an imperforate plate proof in a block of four on white surfaced card, fine
£250-300
2584
2584
2585
刂+ អ
刂 ᔛ
1909-16 KE VII 4d. orange-red block of four with two different comb perforations, the upper pair with comb head No. 9/111, the lower pair with head 6/No.3, fresh and fine mint. Very rare. Photocopy of RPSNZ Certificate. C.P. H4c, $8,000. Photo 1913 Auckland Exhibition set, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 412-415, £300. Photo
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£1,500-1,800 £100-120
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ᔛ P E ᔛ
ᔛ E
Perkins Bacon essay die proof of Richardson’s amended first design for the 1d. value, in red on glazed card (45x61mm.), fine. Photo
£150-180
Perkins Bacon alternative essays of the 1d., stamp-size sepia photographs of three designs mounted on thick card (130x142mm.), fine. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2006 Die Proofs 2588
2589 2590 2591 2592
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
P ᔛ
Perkins Bacon 3d. proof of the complete design in black on thin wove paper (61x63mm.), some water damage in the lower third and slight creasing at left, all clear of the impression. Photo
£100-120
Perkins Bacon 3d. proof in green on wove paper (145x82mm.) to test the depth of the engraving, fine. Photo
£400-500
Perkins Bacon 3d. proof in carmine on wove paper (34x51mm.) to test the depth of the engraving, fine. Photo
£250-300
Perkins Bacon proof from the relief die, 11⁄ 2 d. with uncleared value tablets in black on glazed card (46x50mm.), fine. Photo
£400-500
W.R. Bock 11⁄ 2 d. proofs (3) on glazed paper comprising purple-black marked “1st”, purple-black marked “2nd Proof” and black marked “2nd Proof”, fine. Photo
£400-500
Plate Numbers 2593 2594 2595 2596
2597 2598
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂អ ᔛ B
2599
刂+ ᔛ អ
2600
刂+ ᔛ អ
2601
刂+ ᔛ អ
11⁄ 2 d. grey-slate, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four showing Plate number “14”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. C.P. K1a[4], £850; S.G. 416
£150-180
2d. bright violet, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “15”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. C.P. K2a[15], $800; S.G. 417
£150-180
2d. bright violet, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “16”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. C.P. K2a[15], $800; S.G. 417
£150-180
21⁄ 2 d. blue, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “17”, one with light tone spot on reverse otherwise fine unmounted mint. C.P. K3a[4], $900; S.G. 419
£120-150
3d. chocolate, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “18”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. C.P. K4a[4], $1,600; S.G. 420. Photo
£250-300
3d. chocolate, “Pictorial” paper top left corner vertical block of sixteen (2x6) with almost complete Plate number “19”, the bottom pair without watermark, fine unmounted mint. Rare. C.P. K4d(Z)[4], $3,600+; S.G. 433/a
£300-400
5d. light blue, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 top left corner block of four with Plate number “43”, fine mint, mounted in the margin only. C.P. K7a[4], $1,600
£250-300
1
5d. light blue, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x13 ⁄ 4 top left corner block of four with Plate number “43”, variety imperforate, some light wrinkle, unmounted mint. Very rare. C.P. K7a(Y)[4]; S.G. 424a. Photo
£1,000-1,200
5d. light blue, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x41⁄ 4 top left corner block of four (no margin at left) with Plate number “43”, fine unmounted mint. C.P. K7b[4], $2,000; S.G. 424c
£200-250
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2590
2587
2589
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2603
2604
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刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
6d. carmine, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 top left corner block of four (no margin at left) showing Plate number “22”, fine mint, mounted in the margin only. C.P. K8a[4], $1,250; S.G. 425
£120-150
6d. carmine, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 block of four (no margin at left) with Plate number “23”, mounted in the margin only, the lower right stamp with blunt corner; also a similar block showing Plate number “38”, the lower left stamp badly thinned. C.P. K8a[4], $2,600; S.G. 425
£150-180
6d. carmine, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 corner block of four (no margin at left) with Plate number “37”, fine mint, mounted in the margin only. C.P. K8a[4], $1,600; S.G. 425
£120-150
2605 2605
2606
2607
2608
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
6d. carmine-lake, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 top left corner block of four with Plate number “37”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). C.P. K8a(8)[4], $15,000; S.G. 425c. Photo
£2,500-3,000
71⁄ 2 d. red-brown, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “24”, fresh and fine mint, mounted in the margin only. C.P. K9a[4], $1,000; S.G. 426
£150-180
9d. sage-green, “Cowan” paper top left corner block of four with Plate number “25”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. C.P. K11a[4], $1,500; S.G. 429. Photo
£250-300
1/- vermilion, “Cowan” paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 4 top left corner block of four (no margin at left) with Plate number “27”, fresh and fine mint, mounted in the margin only. C.P. K12a[4], $1,800; S.G. 430
£150-180
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P ᔛ
1926-34 Admiral 1d. booklet pane of six imperforate plate proofs in black on yellowish paper with marginal bars on three sides, fine
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2615 261
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2610 2610
P ᔛ
2611
2612
2613
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1926-27 Field Marshal master die proof in red on glazed paper (87x104mm.) with uncleared value tablets and surround, showing reversed number “10701” at top and printed die number “206527”, fine. Photo
£300-400
1931 Health “Smiling Boy” set, unmounted mint, also two large part original gum sets and a used set; fine. S.G. 546-547. £585
£150-180
1933 (4 May) Emergency flight from Blenheim to Wellington, 1d. postal stationery envelope with manuscript “Special emergency flight/Blenheim-Wellington 4,5,1933”, blue Air Mail label, arrival d.s. on reverse; fine and believed to be one of only twelve recorded. Photo
£150-200
1933 (30 May) Gisborne-Hastings emergency flight, 1d. postal stationery letter card to Christchurch, with typewritten “Emergency Flight/Gisborne-Hastings/30/5/33.”, signed by the Pilot A. Gerrard; slightly stained, scarce
£150-200
1938 K.G. VI Bradbury Wilkinson Die Proofs 2614
2615
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
Full face portrait of head and shoulders with rectangular lined background, in deep green on wove paper (32x38mm.). Photo
£500-600
Full face portrait facing slightly to right with cross-hatched background in issued design, frame showing blank value tablets, in deep green on surfaced wove paper (108x150mm.). Photo
£800-1,000
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2597
2600
2614
2616 2621
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2617
P ᔛ
P ᔛ
Full face portrait with blank value tablets, in green on surfaced wove paper (32x39mm.). Photo
£700-900
2d. in issued design, in black on surfaced wove paper (87x94mm.), some light soiling. Photo
£700-900
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2619
2620
2621
2622
2623
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
刂+ ᔛ អ
P ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1940-44 censor and military covers (10), including 1940 to Palestine with censor strip, 1944 illustrated envelope with M.P.O. datestamp, 1944 Airgraphs (4, two with envelopes). Also cover to and from New Zealand with A.V.2 handstamps and cover from Bolivia with red boxed “O.A.T” handstamp; good to fine
£150-200
1943 (8 Jan.) 1/6d. blue PRISONER OF WAR POST Air Letter from Onehunga to the Italian Red Cross in Rome, Censor strips and markings, scarce
£100-120
1944 (1 Nov.) “SIXPENCE” on 1/- blue “PRISONER OF WAR POST” Air Letter to Germany, censor markings on front and reverse; fine
£100-120
1947 unissued 6d. blue block of four, fresh and fine unmounted mint. The only recorded multiple. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1955-59 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 3d. and 6d. imperforate proofs in issued colours affixed to Bradbury Wilkinson card (113x152mm.) dated “AS SUBMITTED, 15-3-55”, the 11⁄ 2 d., 2d. and 6d. each with blue tick alongside and marked “approved for die” and the 3d. lettered “A” and marked “no change of colour”, fine. Most attractive. Photo
£800-1,000
1975 (Nov.) - 81 Roses 3c. (marginal) and 4c. horizontal pairs and Q.E. 10c. marginal vertical pair, all variety imperforate, fine unmounted mint. C.P. PA3a(Z), PA4a(Y), PA10a(Z), $2,000
£150-180
PROVENANCE:
Sir Gawaine Baillie, February 2006 2624
2625
2626
2627
ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1977 (Feb.) Silver Jubilee sheet, a pair with margin at right showing Indian red omitted, fine used
£80-100
1985 (July) prepared though not issued Royal Portrait 25c. with “Family Order” missing on sash, fine unmounted mint and with issued stamp for comparison
£100-120
1986 (Nov.) Music in New Zealand, 30c. imperforate horizontal pair, fine unmounted mint. C.P. S341a(Z), $650; S.G. 1407a, £275
£80-100
1998 (Jan.) “Scenic Definitives” $4 self-adhesive booklet containing 40c. pane of ten, variety imperforate, the end block of four detached otherwise fine. Rare. C.P. W66a(Y), unpriced
£120-150
Postage Dues 2628
ᔛ
1899 Type I, large “D” 1⁄ 2 d., 8d., 1/- and 2/-, small “D” 5d., 6d. and 10d., Type II large “D” 2d. and 3d., small “D” 4d., each with three parallel lines across one corner, all except the 4d. with large part original gum, the 1⁄ 2 d. with some perf. faults at right otherwise fine
£150-180
Official Stamps 2629
ᔛ S
1915-34 11⁄ 2 d. orange-brown and 1915-27 4d., 8d., 9d. and 1/- affixed to four small pieces ex the Portuguese India (Goa) receiving authority archive, the 4d. 8d. and 9d. handstamped “COLONIAS”, fine. Photo
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£250-300
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2637
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2631
2632
2633
2634
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
1915-27 Cowan unsurfaced paper, 3d. chocolate perf. 14x131⁄ 2 top left corner block of four (no margin at left) showing Plate number “18”, unmounted mint; lower right stamp with slightly rounded corner and piece of selvedge torn away at upper right. C.P. KO4a[4], $950. S.G. O100
£100-120
1915-27 Cowan unsurfaced paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 2 , 6d. carmine top left corner block of four with Plate number “37”, fine unmounted mint. C.P. KO8a[4], $1,100; S.G. O102
£200-250
1915-27 Cowan unsurfaced paper, perf. 14x131⁄ 2 , 6d. carmine top left corner block of four with Plate number “37”, fine unmounted mint. C.P. KO8a[4], $1,100; S.G. O102
£200-250
1933-61 Pictorials, single wmk. 1d. (both perfs), 11⁄ 2 d. and 1/-, multiple wmk. 1⁄ 2 d. to 5/- with all perfs. except perf. 14 5/- plus 2/- fine paper, perf. 121⁄ 2 and 2/- perf. 131⁄ 2 showing variety “CAPTAIN COQK”, fine unmounted mint. S.G. O115-O133, £1900+
£500-600
1940 Centennial 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/- set of eleven plus 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 2d., 3d., 4d., 6d. and 8d. vertical pairs and 21⁄ 2 d. marginal strip of three each one showing variety “ff” joined, fine unmounted mint. S.G. O141-O151, £889
£250-300
Postal Fiscals 2635
2636
刂 ᔛ
刂
1940 set of four surcharges, fine unmounted mint. S.G. F187-F190, £1100. Photo for 22/-
£300-400
1940-58 £2 10. red, £5 indigo blue, original gum, the first unmounted mint. Fine. S.G. F207, F211w, £875
£250-300
Great Barrier Island Pigeongram 2637
A ័ ᔛ
1899 (2 Mar.) 1/- “SPECIAL POST” blue-green tied to part flimsy by ORIGINAL/GREAT BARRIER PIGEONGRAM” cancellation; fine. also a few modern
violet “THE pigeongram
related items. Campbell Patterson VP2. Photo
£250-300
Literature 2638
“The Postage Stamps of New Zealand: 1855-1873, The Chalon Head Issues” by Robert P. Odenweller, fine
£50-60
NIGER COAST Niger Company Territories x2639
*
1889 (early) envelope “Per R.M.S. Gaboon” to Liverpool, bearing G.B. 1887 6d. purple on rose-red cancelled “466” in oval of bars on arrival and with Paid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (17.3) in red at left; a few pinholes towards foot, otherwise fine
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
Porter, February 1956 Niger Coast Protectorate x2640
*
1893 (6 Nov.) envelope (223x100mm.) from Brass River to Liverpool, bearing 1892-94 1/- dull green strip of three with each neatly cancelled by Code C c.d.s., Paid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (13.12) at left; a couple of creases clear of the adhesives and other small imperfections though a rare high value franking cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). Photo
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£800-1,000
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*
1894 (16 Aug.) envelope registered from Old Calabar to Dartford, Kent, bearing 1892-94 1d. lilac pair and 2d. grey-green and carmine in combination with 1893 (Dec.) “HALF/PENNY” (Type 4) in green on 21⁄ 2 d. purple on blue, all neatly cancelled by squaredcircle datestamps and showing large “R” handstamp, Old Calabar, Liverpool (17.9) and London (17.9) registered datestamps. Rare and colourful. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 2, 3, 11. Photo
£800-1,000
2642 x2642
*
1894 (28 Nov.) envelope registered from Old Calabar to Kent, bearing 1892-94 2d. grey-green and carmine (2) in combination with 1893 (Dec.) “HALF/PENNY” (Type 9) in blue on 2d. grey-green and carmine, all neatly cancelled by squared-circle datestamps and showing large “R” handstamp, Old Calabar, Liverpool (14.1) and London (14.1) oval registered datestamps, all on face; central horizontal fold, otherwise fine and a rare and attractive franking. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). S.G. 3, 30. Photo
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£1,000-1,200
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刂អ B
1915 2/- black on red booklet, complete, some faults including small staining, toning and creasing, nevertheless very rare. S.G. SB1, £2,500. Photo
£400-500
NORTHERN RHODESIA 2644
*
1935-54 envelopes (113) and fronts (10) to England with an interesting range of frankings including smaller offices with Nkala (20.3.36), Mongu-Lealui (28.10.42), Ridgeway Lusaka (8?), Official (mostly stampless) with three (one postmarked Ridgeway Lusaka) bearing “Buy/War/Savings/Certificates” labels sealing envelope, registered with uprated and smaller offices including Lundazi (15.2.54), Sinda (20.8.53); also 1937 India service envelope re-used stampless addressed to England via Beira. A very interesting lot
£350-400
NYASALAND 2645
2646
刂
*
1913-21 MCA 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1921-33 Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, original gum; chiefly fine. S.G. 83-98, 100-113, £650
£200-250
1935-58 envelopes (78) and fronts (14, two being newspaper wrappers) to England with an interesting range of frankings, including smaller offices with Chiradzulu (16.12.46), Dedza (24.10.47, 29.12.48), Karonga (14.8.45), Liwonde (21.12.49), Makwasa (8.7.53), Mlanje (4.8.58), Ntondwe (16.5.51), Port Herald (4.11.48), Official, Postage Due envelope from England (12.11.52) bearing 1950 1d. pair and 3d. cancelled Blantyre, Registered with Njakwa (14.11.51) and Blantyre (22.6.58) re-used large envelope bearing 1938-44 2/6d. (defective), 5/- and £1. A very interesting lot
£200-300
Revenue Stamps and Documents x2647 ័
1935 Police witness statement regarding contaminated tins of salmon, bearing 1913-21 £1 vertical pair (partially severed) with varieties break in scroll and broken crown and scroll in combination with 1921-22 4/- and 1934-35 1/- sharing two Zomba Assistant Commissioner datestamps. Scarce
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£100-120
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2671
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Ex 2685
Ex 2686
Ex 2687
Ex 2690
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Ex 2688
Ex 2689
2692
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2648 2648
刂
1938 “REVENUE REVENUE” £10 purple and blue, fresh colours, unused with small part original gum, offered with die proof of the frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) showing manuscript endorsements “app’d” and “D90” serial number. A very fine and unique pair, the stamp being the only recorded mint example of this spectacular high value. B.P.A. certificate (1995) for stamp, Murray Payne Certificate (2006) for die proof. Photo.
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£30,000-35,000
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2650
*
*
1848 (c.) entires (2) ex the Rev. Andrew Murray correspondence to Graaff Reinet, one marked “pd” and “p paid 4”, the other marked “paid” and with large “pp 1/” in red ink for the Cape postage. See handbook pages 62-63
£500-600
1848 (c.) entire to Dr. Andrew Murray in Bloemfontein during the Sovereignty period, marked “PREPAID” and rated “4pp”; although not dated it is identified as Sovereignty period through the rate of 4d. which was increased to 6d. when the country became a republic in 1854
£250-300
Note: In 1849 Murray was given a Government post as Colonial Chaplain to the Orange River Sovereignty. 2651
2652
2653
2654
2655
*
*
*
*
*
2656 ័
2657 ័
1851 (21 Apr.) entire from Bloemfontein to London, rated “8” (double 4d. rate for internal Sovereignty postage) and “2/-” (double packet letter rate), showing General Post Office Cape Town oval handstamps and with London arrival datestamp (11.6) on reverse. A rare early missionary letter and possibly the only one recorded to the U.K. of a nonmilitary nature during the Sovereignty period. Photo
£700-1,000
1854 (Feb.) entire from Winburg? to Paarl, marked “Sovereignty postage paid” and with manuscript “to pay” in red crayon, Colesburg transit oval handstamp on reverse; one of the last covers written during the the Sovereignty period which ended whilst this cover was in transit. See handbook page 57. Photo
£400-500
1855 “Official” entire letter from Bethel to W. Collins, Orphan Master at Bloemfontein, and 1859 (31 Mar.) “O.V. Staats dienst” entire from James Michael Gristock Howell at Winburg to the Orphan Master of the O.F.S. at Bloemfontein
£300-400
1858 (July) entire from Winburg to Swellendam, showing circular “WINBURG/BETAALD” alongside “6” rate handstamp and oval-framed arrival datestamp, Colesburg and Port Elizabeth datestamps on reverse; heavily soiled and other faults though rare. PFSA Certificate (1990). See handbook page 91. Photo
£700-1,000
1859 (22 Sept.) entire letter from Fauresmith to Bloemfontein marked “betaald/F.R. Smith 22/9 59.”, the contents include “ I have to finish now , the post is going and I have no more time”. See handbook page 87. Photo
£400-500
1869 (Sept.) front and part back of a printed notice relating to a masonic lodge in Pretoria, addressed to Bloemfontein with large manuscript “1” in red crayon and 30mm. Potchefstroom datestamp for 11 September on reverse; the only incoming cover recorded bearing a strike of this datestamp and the earliest cover from Transvaal with a postal marking. Also 1872 large part masonic lodge entire front with 24mm. Potchefstroom datestamp in blue. Photo
£400-500
1871-81 selection of pieces (7) bearing combination frankings comprising 6d. plus Cape 8d., 1/- plus Cape 1/8d. (apparently overpaid), 4d. plus Cape 6d. (4, all different frankings) and 4d. plus Natal 6d., variously cancelled; the last with both stamps defective though generally fine and an attractive group
£400-500
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2659
2660
2661
*
*
*
1871 (late) large part of envelope back to England, bearing 1d. brown strip of six cancelled with bars in combination with Transvaal fine roulette 6d. deep blue cancelled by indistinct numeral, both items tied to the piece by a vertical crease, Truro and Probus arrival datestamps (24.1.72), possibly originating on a triple combination cover, and two small piece bearing 6d. rose cancelled “6” in combination with Transvaal 6d. deep blue cancelled with indistinct numeral. Photo
£350-450
1874 envelopes (2) ex the Steyn correspondence from Bloemfontein to Swellendam, the first (13 Apr.) bearing 6d. rose only and showing Colesburg transit datestamp, handstruck “6” (possibly applied there) and arrival oval datestamp, the second (13 Aug.) bearing 6d. rose in combination with Cape 4d. and showing Cape Town and arrival datestamp, one of the last covers to go to Cape Town at this rate; minor imperfections though an unusual pair. See handbook page 158. Photo for latter
£350-450
1878 (6 July) small ladies envelope registered from Lydenburg to Boshof, bearing 1878 V.R. Transvaal Type 7 overprint imperforate 6d. indistinctly cancelled, showing despatch datestamp and registered handstamp, censored at left and with the tape cancelled by Postmaster General’s Office oval datestamp and with with framed “1STE PUBLICATIE” handstamp on reverse, registration fee not apparent and possibly paid in cash; repaired at upper right and portions of reverse missing, nevertheless a fascinating and most unusual franking. See handbook page 175. Photo
£300-400
1879 (13 Mar.) envelope from Heilbron to Ireland, bearing 4d. blue cancelled by bars and in combination with Cape 6d. tied by Cape Town transit c.d.s. (31.3), despatch c.d.s. below, arrival c.d.s. (22.4) on reverse. See handbook page 180. Photo
£400-500
PALESTINE 2662
*
1918 (2 July) pre-paid envelope from Rishon Al Tsiyon to Cairo, marked “1Pt” with superb “ARMY POST OFFICE/SZ 32” c.d.s. of Bir Salem alongside and, upon arrival at Jerusalem a 1pi. ultramarine applied and cancelled by APO SZ 44, fine. Very rare. Bale cat. $1,500. Photo
£300-350
PAPUA 2663
2664
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1930 (17 Nov.) envelope registered to England, bearing Aeroplane overprint 3d., 6d. and 1/-, Samarai cancellations, transit markings on reverse; fine. Ceremuga Certificate (2001). S.G. 116, 117, 118
£150-200
1936 (18 June) first flight from Daru to Mt. Blucher Police Camp, envelope bearing Aeroplane overprint 3d., five line typewritten cachet, signed by pilots Rodgers and Archibald; fine
£100-120
POLAND 2665
A * ᔛ
1923 (26 Sept.) London-Berlin-Warsaw flight envelope bearing 1⁄ 2 d. and 5d., also 1933 (Aug.) Bielsko to Australia and 1933 (Sept.) registered from Bielsko to Australia; fine
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£150-200
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2654
Ex 2658
2652
2661
2655
PORTUGAL Madiera 2666
អ P B ᔛ
1928 Funchal Museum Fund, two Perkins, Bacon & Co. proof sheets of one hundred (10x10) in black without denomination, one with plate number “2” and the other without plate number. A couple of minor age stains, otherwise fine
£100-150
Mozambique Company x2667
1892-1941 mint and used selection on pages, over 440 stamps including 1892-93 type A overprint, perf. 121⁄ 2 20r., 40r., 200r. and 300r. used sheets, type B overprint perf. 121⁄ 2 5r. used, sheet, 35r. and 40r. unused sheets, 1898 Vasco da Gama with values to 300r. (both perfs.), 1917 Red Cross unused set, 1925-31 24c., 25c., 5E and 10E. overprinted “SPECIMEN”etc., unused and used, a few covers, mixed condition
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£250-300
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1867 (Nov.) envelope bearing 2d. rose and 4d. black paying 6d. rate to Geneseo, New York, cancelled with ten-bar oval in black, crisp arrival datestamp (28.11) on face and despatch c.d.s on reverse. Fine. S.G. 12, 16. Photo
£200-250
QUEENSLAND x2669
x2670
P+ ᔛ អ
1879-1911 selection of over 650 stamps and fourteen covers or cards, including 1879-81 watermark type 6 1/- lilac to violet shades, reconstructed pane of sixty (10 x 6), mostly unused, including three pairs and an irregular block of five; 1895 thick paper 1d. redorange and 1d. vermilion on unwatermarked paper with burelé on reverse. each in a complete sheet of 120 with varieties, 1895-96 white background, 5d. perf. 13 colour trials on thick, gummed paper, blocks of four in blue (ex Butler), yellow-brown, deep grey-brown and brown, 1895-96 1⁄ 2 d. green and deep green shades in sheets of 120, 1900 Charity 1d. (6d) colour trials in lilac and in green, 2d. (1/-) colour trial in lilac, etc., mixed condition but many are fine and a most interesting group
£1,500-2,000
1897-1909 21⁄ 2 d. colour trial blocks of four on gummed and inverted watermarked paper, in indigo, brown-red, deep blue, purple-brown, violet-blue, turquoise and brown-orange, also 21⁄ 2 d. carmine on grey-blue and 21⁄ 2 d. dull claret on grey-blue, blocks of four on gummed and watermarked paper, each from the upper-right corner of the pane, endorsed in the margin “... on blue paper/Dec. 1898” or “Essay/Not appd/for colour/16.12.98”, one thinned and a few minor imperfections but mostly fine and very scarce. Photo
£500-600
PROVENANCE:
The two blocks on coloured paper William Knight J.H. Chapman Colonel Harrie Evans x2671
P+ ᔛ អ
1897-1909 4d. yellow-brown, proof of the complete “mould” of four impressions on thin unwatermarked paper; minor thinning at top, otherwise fine. Unique and attractive. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Ron Butler, September 2004
RHODESIA x2672 ័
x2673
x2674
ᔛ
ᔛ S
2675
2676
刂+ អ
1894 (Dec.) letter, written on Burlington Hotel, London, imprinted paper, from C.J. Rhodes to Mr. Lucy with reference to a missed meeting and trying to arrange another whilst he is still in London, signed “yrs truly C.J. Rhodes”. Also 1904 “The Chamberlain Tour Memorial African Post Card” used from Bulawayo to London
£150-180
1896-1908 used selection including 1896-97 Dies I and II sets of nine, 1896 on Cape set, 1897 Arms set to £1 (R.P.S. Certificate - 1983, small thin), and 1898-1908 set to £2 with a few additional shades, 1/- and 2/6d. blocks of four; fair to fine. Cat. £1,000+
£150-180
1898-1908 £2 horizontal strip of ten, £5 and £10 vertical strips of six, all with margins from both sides of the sheet, all perforated “SPECIMEN”, fresh without gum. Rare and impressive multiples. S.G. 91-93
£600-800
1905 Falls 1d. to 5/- mint and used sets; 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. with small gum thins, otherwise fine. S.G. 94-99, £625
£120-150
1905 Falls 1d. to 5/- set of six in blocks of four, large part original gum, 21⁄ 2 d. with imprint, 5d., 2/6d. and 5/- from the corners of the sheets; some minor imperfections though fresh and attractive. Rare. S.G. 94-99, £1,300+. Photo
£400-500
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2660
2739 2662
2759
2668
2787 2788 2794
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1905 Falls 1d. to 5/- mint and used sets, chiefly fine. S.G. 94-99, £625
x2678 2679
刂
刂
1909-12 £1 grey-purple, superb mint. S.G. 113, £200 1910-13 Double Head, perf. 14 2/- deep black and light blue, RSC “E”, [38] with trace of printer’s mark at lower left, 2/6d. black and rose-carmine, [46] King’s extra curl, and £1 (bright) carmine and (greenish blue) slate, RSC “E”, [2] Long gash in Queen’s ear (B.P.A. Certificate, 1977), mint; a few minor faults, otherwise fine. Photo
£120-150 £70-90
£1,500-2,000
PROVENANCE:
Gunnar Strehmel, June 1994 2680
刂
2681 ័
1910-13 Double Head, perf. 14 7/6d carmine and pale blue, original gum, fine. Also a selection of fifteen low values in mixed condition, including perf. 131⁄ 2 1⁄ 2 d. yellow-green horizontal pair. S.G. 160b, etc.
£300-350
1918-22 documents (4) bearing perfin. values, including 1898-1908 3/- and 10/-, 1910-13 Double Head perf. 14 10/-, £1, perf. 15 £1, 1913-19 Admiral Die III, perf. 14 £1, etc., fine
£150-200
RUSSIA 2681A
2682
*
1921-85 mint and used collection housed in four printed Russian albums and seven stockbooks, contained in a carton, thousands, including 1932 Philatelic Exhibition 15k., 1945 Stalingrad miniature sheet, 1945 Aviation day, 1946 Orders and Medals, 1947 Moscow miniature sheet, 1948 Summer Vacation, 1948 Communist League, 1949 Crimea, 1949 Air, 1950 Agriculture, 1950 Latvia, 1950 Lithuania, 1950 Estonia, 1950 Frunze, 1950 Iskra, 1951 Agriculture, 1955 Agricultural miniature sheets, 1958 Postal Ministers, 1958 stamp centenary miniature sheets, 1961 Cosmic flights and Communist Party overprint, all mounted mint, later issues chiefly unmounted mint; chiefly fine
£300-400
1931-92 Polar postal history collection of 228 covers or postal stationery cards and 20 illustrated cards, housed in three albums contained in a carton, including 1931 Zeppelin Polar Flight imperf. set on cover and card, 1936 Radio card, 1955 North Pole Scientific Stations set on souvenir cover, 1957 (2 Jan.) Air Mail cover from Mirnvi, a very good range of later issues, chiefly fine. Also 1961-83 collection of 150+ commemorative postal stationery cards in a black album
£200-250
ST. HELENA 2683
2684
刂
*
1884-1934 mint selection (79) on stockpages, including 1890-97 set, 1903 set, 1908-11 21⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, 1912-16 set (2), 1934 Centenary set, etc., original gum or part original gum, chiefly fine
£250-300
1916-37 envelopes (8) including 1916 to London with War Tax 1d., 1919 registered to New York with 1912 chalk-surface paper 6d. (6, with a block of four), 1911 registered to New York with 1912-16 1d. pair, 2d. and 21⁄ 2 d, 1938 to Canada with 1⁄ 2 d. broken mainmast and 1d.; also 1896 1d. postal stationery card. Fair to fine
£200-250
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2686
2687
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
ᔛ S
MCA 4d. to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum; fine and fresh. S.G. 92s96s, £650. Photo
£250-300
Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 15/- overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, 5/- broken mainmast variety; fine. A fresh and scarce set. S.G. 97s-113s, £1,600. Photo
£600-700
Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 15/- overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, some a little toned but generally fresh and fine. Scarce. S.G. 97s-113s, £1,600. Photo
£400-500
Multiple Crown CA Watermark 2688
刂
4d. to £1, original gum, the £1 unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 92-96, £500. Photo
£200-250
2689
刂
4d. to £1, large part original gum, 1/6d. and 2/6d. with pencilled numbers on reverse; fine. S.G. 92-96, £500. Photo
£200-250
4d. to £1 and Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, large part original gum, a few wrinkles, fine. S.G. 92112, £925. Photo
£250-300
4d. to £1 and Script 1⁄ 2 d. to 15/-, all from the top og the sheet with plate number “1”, unmounted mint (hinged in the margins), a few wrinkles and the 11⁄ 2 d. with a faintly stained perf.; fine. A beautiful set which would be very difficult to replicate. S.G. 92-113, £2,025++. Photo
£1,200-1,500
£1 grey and purple on red horizontal pair from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate number “1”, unmounted mint; slight wrinkles, fine. S.G. 96, £900+. Photo
£350-400
£1 grey and purple on red from the foot of the sheet, lightly mounted mint; fine. S.G. 96, £450. Photo
£150-200
2690
2691
2692
2693
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂
Plate Varieties on MCA Watermark Values 2694
2695
2696
2697
2698
2699
2700
刂+ អ
刂
刂
刂
刂
刂
刂
4d. grey and black on yellow block of four, the third stamp showing broken mainmast, original gum, the variety unmounted; fine. S.G. 92/92a, £320
£150-200
4d. grey and black on yellow, Script 2d. grey and slate, 8d. grey and bright violet, all showing broken mainmast, original gum; fine. S.G. 92a, 100a, 105a, £625
£250-300
4d. grey and black on yellow, 1/6d. grey and green on blue-green, showing torn flag, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 92b, 93b, £825
£250-300
4d. green and black on yellow and 1/6d. grey and green on blue green, horizontal pairs, the second in each showing torn flag, original gum or unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 92/92b, 93/93b, £862. Photo
£400-450
4d. grey and black on yellow, Script 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red and 3d. bright blue, horizontal pairs, the second of each showing torn flag, original gum; fine. S.G. 92/92b, 99/99b, 101/101b, £405
£150-200
4d. grey and black on yellow, 1⁄ 2 d. grey and black, 1d. grey and green, 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red, 2d. grey and slate, 3d. bright blue, 5d. green and deep carmine on green, all in horizontal pairs from the lower left corners of the sheet and showing cleft rock, original gum, 4d. and 11⁄ 2 d. with tiny traces of stains; fine. S.G. 92/92c, 97/97c, 98/98c, 99/99c, 100/100c, 101/101c, 103/103c, £1,030
£300-350
4d. grey and black on yellow and Script 8d. grey and bright violet, both with cleft rock, original gum, 8d. with tiny coloured marks on reverse; fine. S.G, 92c, 105c, £430
£150-200
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刂
刂
刂
刂
1/6d. grey and green on blue-green with torn flag, part original gum; fine. S.G. 93b, £550. Photo
£200-250
2/6d. grey and red on yellow with torn flag, original gum, slight wrinkles; fine. S.G, 94b, £650. Photo
£200-250
2/6d. grey and red on yellow with torn flag, large part original gum with hinge remainders; fine. S.G. 94b, £650. Photo
£200-250
2/6d. grey and red on yellow horizontal pair, one with torn flag, original gum; fine. S.G. 94/94b, £676. Photo
£250-300
2705
刂
5/-grey and green on yellow with torn flag, original gum; fine. S.G. 95b, £950. Photo
£350-400
2706
刂
5/- grey and green on yellow with torn flag, original gum, trace of pencil mark on reverse; fine. S.G. 95b, £950. Photo
£300-350
2707 2707
刂
£1 grey and purple on red with torn flag, original gum, superb and rare. S.G. 96b, £4,000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
Multiple Script CA Watermark x2708
7/6d. grey-brown and yellow-orange, fine used. S.G. 111, £225
£70-90
2709
刂
15/- grey and purple on blue, original gum; fine. S.G. 113, £1,100. Photo
£300-400
2710
刂
15/- grey and purple on blue, original gum; fine. S.G. 113, £1,100. Photo
£300-400
Plate Varieties on Script CA Watermark Values 2711
2712 2713 2714
2715
2716
刂
刂
刂
刂
刂+ អ
刂 ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d. grey and black, 1d. grey and green, 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red, 2d. grey and slate, 3d. bright blue, 5d. green and deep carmine on green and 8d. grey and bright violet, all in horizontal pairs with broken mainmast, large part original gum; 1⁄ 2 d. toned. S.G. 97/97a, 98/98a, 99/99a, 100/100a, 101/101a, 103/103a, 105/105a, £1,050
£200-250
1 ⁄ 2 d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 3d., 6d. and 8d., all with torn flag, original gum; fine. S.G. 97b, 99b, 100b, 101b, 104b, 105b, £1,330
£250-300
1 ⁄ 2 d. grey and black, 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red, 8d. grey and bright violet, all with torn flag, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 97b, 99b, 105b, £575
£150-200
1 ⁄ 2 d. grey and black, 1d. grey and green, 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red, 3d. bright blue, 8d. grey and bright violet, all in horizontal pairs with torn flag, large part original gum; a few wrinkles, fine. S.G. 97/97b, 98/98b, 99/99b, 101/101b, 105/105b, £970
£200-250
1d. grey and black (2 shades) and 6d. grey and bright violet, all in blocks of four from the foot of the sheet with torn flag, original gum; one normal 8d. with small gum stain, fine. S.G. 97/97b, 104/104b, £895
£250-300
1d. grey and green and 5/- grey and green on yellow horizontal pairs from the lower left corners of the sheets with plate numbers and cleft rock, unmounted mint; fine. S.G. 98/98c, 110/110c, £820. Photo
£300-350
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Ex 2697
2704
2705
Ex 2716
2720
2702
2703
2706
2709
2710
2718
2721
2727
2701
2722
2728
2724
2729 279
2730
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2719
刂
刂 ᔛ
刂
6d. grey and bright purple horizontal pair with broken mainmast, slightly off-white gum. S.G. 104/104a, £306
£120-150
1/- grey and brown horizontal pair from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number and cleft rock, unmounted mint, split perfs. and stain in margin. S.G. 106/106c, £357. Photo
£120-150
1/- grey and brown horizontal pair with broken mainmast, original gum, the variety with diagonal gum bend. S.G. 106/106a, £382
£120-150
2720
刂
1/- grey and brown with torn flag, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 106b, £500. Photo
£200-250
2721
刂
1/- grey and brown with torn flag, original gum; fine. S.G. 106b, £500. Photo
£200-250
2722
刂
1/6d. grey and green on green horizontal pair with broken mainmast, original gum, fine. S.G. 107/107a, £466. Photo
£200-220
2/- purple and blue on blue horizontal pair from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number and cleft rock, blurred vignette, original gum; some wrinkles, fine. S.G. 108/108c, £524. Photo
£200-250
2/- purple and blue on blue horizontal pair with blurred vignette and broken mainmast, original gum; light diagonal gum bend, fine. S.G. 108/108a, £524. Photo
£200-250
2/6d. grey and red on yellow block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with plate number and cleft rock; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 109/109c, £452
£200-250
2/6d. grey and red on yellow horizontal pair with broken mainmast, large part original gum, some adherences on the gum; fine. 109/109a, £442
£200-250
5/- grey and green on yellow horizontal pair with broken mainmast, original gum; some minor adherences on the gum; fine. S.G. 110/110a, £795. Photo
£300-350
7/6d. grey-brown and yellow-orange with torn flag, part original gum; fine and rare. S.G. 111a, £1,200. Photo
£600-700
10/- grey and olive-green with torn flag, original gum, small black mark on reverse. Rare. S.G. 112b, £1,200. Photo
£500-600
10/- grey and olive-green with torn flag, original gum; fine and rare. S.G. 112b, £1,700. Photo
£800-1,000
2723
2724
2725
2726
2727
2728
2729
2730
刂
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
刂
刂
刂
刂
刂
2731 2731
刂
15/- grey and purple on blue with torn flag, original gum; fine and very rare. S.G. 113b, £7,500. Photo Photos also appear on page 279 WWW.SPINK.COM
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£3,000-3,500
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Ex 2735
Ex 2732
Ex 2733
2754
Ex 2738
Ex 2778
Ex 2749
2779
2772
Ex 2780
2781
2775 2774 2786
2745
Ex 2790
————————— 2791 —————————
2792
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1934 Centenary 2732
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. to 10/-, mint or unmounted mint (1d., 2d., 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-); fine. S.G. 114123, £425. Photo
2733
刂
1
2734
刂+ ᔛ អ
1
2735
刂+ ᔛ អ
⁄ 2 d. to 10/- fine mint. S.G. 114-123, £425. Photo
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 3d., 6d. and 5/- blocks of four (5/- with imprint), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 114-119, 123, £450+
£150-200 £120-150
£200-250
1
⁄ 2 d. to 10/- set of ten values in blocks of four (all but the 2/6d. from the foot of the sheet with imprints), fine unmounted mint. A rare set. S.G. 114-123, £1,700+. Photo
£800-1,000
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*
1961 Tristan Relief 21⁄ 2 c.+3d. to 10c.+1/- set of four in marginal corner pairs, each pair affixed to a picture postcard depicting a Longboat, and cancelled with single ‘ST. HELENA c.d.s. dated October 12, the first day of issue; all to ‘G.S. Moss/ Island of St. Helena’ and signed by then Governor, Robert Alford. Fine and extremely rare. S.G. 172-75, £7,000. Photo
£5,000-6,000
ST. KITTS-NEVIS 2737
2738
*
刂
1886-1935 envelopes (9) including St. Christopher 1887 (30 May) to New York with 4d. grey cancelled “A14”, St. Kitts-Nevis 1918 War Tax envelopes registered to Switzerland (3), 1923 registered to France with Tercentenary 6d.; also postal stationery with St. Christopher unused (12, five overprinted “SPECIMEN”), S. Kitts-Nevis (3, two used). Generally good to fine
£250-300
1923 Tercentenary set mint, 1d. and 11⁄ 2 d. with small gum faults, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 48-60, £1,200. Photo
£300-350
ST. LUCIA 2739
*
2740
1898 envelope registered to England bearing 5/- and 10/- both neatly cancelled with Castries c.d.s., red registered London (20.6) oval arrival d.s.; envelope reduced in size at left, otherwise fine and unusual. Photo
£150-200
1892-1932 envelopes/picture postcards (10) including 1892 registered to U.S.A. with 1891-98 Die II 1⁄ 2 d. and 4d., 1895 registered to England with 1891-98 5/- (defective), 1914 registered to Germany with 1912-21 2/6d., 1932 “Panton” envelopes (2) from Antigua with 1930 Postage Due 1d. vertical pair or single; also postal stationery (9). Fair to fine
£200-250
SAMOA 2741
*
1886-1900 1/- rose carmine diagonal bisect on 1895 (24 Apr.) envelope registered to Arbroath, London Registered d.s. (24.5) on front and arrival of the same date on reverse; the envelope folded and some faults. A scarce first day of such usage. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 25a, £350
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£100-120
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*
1934 (11 July) envelope registered from Mecca to Buenos Aires, from the fourth 1934 Zeppelin South America flight, bearing 1927 5pi., 10pi., 1934 Proclamation 1 0189g. (2), 31⁄ 2 g. (2, one with surface fault) and 1934 Charity 1⁄ 2 g. (2), green “VIA Friedrichshafen” cachet, on reverse transit datestamps of Djeddah (11.7), Port Taufiq (15.7), Alexandria (16.7) and Buenos Aires (11.8); faint soiling, extremely rare. Photo
£1,000-1,200
SERBIA 2743
1845-1919 the reference collection formed by the famous expert Herbert Bloch of New York, in album, on leaves and loose, contained in a carton, being an in-depth study of all issues accompanied by photographs and annotations, together with a tremendous range of cancellations, including 1845-69 pre-stamp period entire letters (16) with straight-line types for Bania, Grocka, Gurgusovac, Krusevac, Negotin, Valievo and Zaicar, oval doublering for Kragujevac (3); a large range of cancellations on 1866-68 Prince Michael and 1869-80 Prince Milan stamps and covers (16) including “NAPLATSCHEN” (paid), straightline handstamps (8 types) and manuscript, circular town handstamps (several settings and types), with and without year, “TYSTENKK” straight-line handstamps and registered handstamps, 1866 Newspaper 1p. and 2p., 1866 Prince Michael Vienna printing, wove paper perf. 101⁄ 2 20pa. rose-red with straight-line cancellation, perf. 91⁄ 2 40pa. blue with part “NAPLAN” cancellation (these two items both Ex Ferrary and believed to be unique), pelure paper set unused, 1867-68 Newspaper 1p. and 2p. perf. and imperf., 1869-80 narrow margins, 1895 Postage Due 5p. carmine error, 1905-11 King Peter I imperforate frame colour trials (45), 1911 3d. lake used, 1914 3d. yellow, together with a selection of “POSTES SERBES” items, etc., mixed condition but a valuable and most interesting lot
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2745
2746
2747
2748
2749
刂
刂
*
*
刂
刂
1897 1d., 21⁄ 2 d. on 3d. strip of four comprising the four types, 21⁄ 2 d. on 3d. Type 8 block of four, mint and mainly fine, and 21⁄ 2 d. Type 8 on 1/- with some colour loss. 1921-27, 1932 (10/- and £1 a little foxed), 1935 Jubilee sets, also 1983 Birds 2c. and 20c. imperforate pairs; chiefly fine
£200-250
1897 21⁄ 2 d. on 1/- dull lilac vertical strip of three from the top of the sheet, Types 8, 10, 8, unused without gum, vertical creasing and a little discoloured. Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2016), S.G. 63, 65, 63. Photoi
£200-250
1897 21⁄ 2 d. on 1/- dull lilac Type 8 horizontal strip of three from the right of the sheet, tied on 1897 (17 Sept.) Freetown locally addressed envelope; blue crayon stroke affecting the centre stamp. Fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 63
£150-200
1904-34 envelopes (5) and picture postcards (3) including 1909 (3 July) to Germany with 1907-12 6d. and 5/-, and 1934 registered to Switzerland with 1933 Wilberforce 1/-. Generally good to fine
£180-220
1932 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, 1933 Wilberforce set, original gum, the latter set with some faintly stained perfs. at foot. S.G. 155-180, £1,375
£250-300
1933 Wilberforce set, mint or unmounted mint; the 1⁄ 2 d. and 2/- with a few faintly toned perfs. at foot; otherwise fine and a fresh set. S.G. 168-180, £1,100. Photo
£300-350
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2750
2751
ᔛ P
ᔛ P អ B
1855 1/- imperforate plate proof marginal strip of eight in black on wove paper, some light creases and small light stain at top between third and fourth stamps, otherwise fine
£120-150
1860-69 4d. imperforate plate proof marginal block of eighteen (6x3) in dull lake on soft unwatermarked paper; vertical crease between first and second rows, otherwise fine. An impressive multiple, possibly the largest recorded
£120-150
SOUTH AFRICA 2752
Carefully sorted collection of varieties and printings of the 1⁄ 2 d. Springbock and 1d. Ship designs all identified by S.A. Handbook numbers, 1d. group including including paper join, plate flaws, double perforation and shade varieties, booklet printings, and cylinder proving blocks, 1⁄ 2 d. collection with many listed varieties and flaws, scarce later printings and arrow blocks, coil printings, offsets, etc. Condition mixed in places though a splendid accumulation which would be very difficult to replicate. (hundreds)
£600-700 £100-120
2753
A * ᔛ
1918 (7 Oct.) “MAKE
2754
刂
1930-44 1d. Type I horizontal pair with watermark inverted, variety vignette omitted, fresh with large part gum; folded between. Rare. S.G. 43cwa, £1,800. Photo
YOUR SIXPENCE FLY”
card to Mowbray; light vertical crease; fine
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*
1936-66 envelopes (186) and fronts (36) to England including smaller offices with Heany Camp, censored, (24.11.44) and (16.1.45), Lonely Mine (7.2.36), Thornhill (6.1.45), registered with Lonely Mine ((14.8.36), Wanderer Mine (30.4.51); postage due with markings unpaid with number 13 (29.9.50) “4d.” to pay and 24 (5.10.53) with “2/8d.” to pay and 1960 (22.9) envelope bearing 6d. Revenue pair and Rhodesia and Nyasaland 3d. A very interesting lot with some unusual frankings
£450-500
Revenue Stamps 2756
2757
2758
刂+ អ
P+ ᔛ អ
ᔛ P អ B
1924 3/-, 7/6d., 10/-, £1, £5, £10 and £20 perforated printer’s file proofs complete design marginal (£5) or upper right corner blocks of four with the usual hole punctures; creases in places. A fine and rare group
£250-300
1924 3/-, 7/6d., 10/-, £1, £5, £10 and £20 complete design imperforate printer’s file proofs in marginal blocks of four from the top of the sheet with imprint, vignette and frame die numbers, the usual punched holes and printer’s correction marks in places; some creases and a few other faults though an impressive and unique group
£600-800
1924 3/-, £10 and £20 vignette and complete design imperforate printer’s file proofs blocks of twenty (10x2), being the complete lower two rows of the sheet with the usual hole punctures, all with notes on the correct layout of the sheet, numbers to be printed and approval of the colours with the complete design trio showing some correction marks, all folded for display purposes; some creasing, 3/- vignette block with portion of lower margin torn away and £20 complete design with some damage in the lower margin, nevertheless an impressive and unique group
£1,200-1,500
SPAIN 2759
*
1640 (7 Mar.) entire letter written by King Philip IV from Madrid to Don Juan de Gamarra at the camp to the Army in Flanders giving instruction for the army, both soldiers and officers, the usual bold signature “yo el Rey” (I King) with a further signature at foot. Sealed with a good example of the Royal wafer seal. Clean and fine. Photo Note: Philip IV of Spain (also known as Philip III of Portugal) (1605–1665), was the king of Spain and Portugal during the decline of Spain as a great world power in the 1600s. He succeeded his father, Philip III, in 1621 and left the throne to his son, Charles II. He is remembered for his failed struggle to revive Spain’s prominence during the Thirty Years War and for his patronage of the arts.
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2761
刂+ អ
刂+ អ
1935 Gordon set of nine in blocks of four, the upper pairs original gum, the lower pairs unmounted mint, some coloured marks on the reverse of the 10p. and 20p. values; fine. S.G. 59-67, £520+
£150-200
1935 Gordon set of nine in blocks of four with plate numbers, all except the 50p. from the lower left corners of the sheets, the upper pairs original gum, the lower pairs remaining unmounted mint, some split perfs., particularly on the 50p.; fine. S.G. 59-67, £520+
£200-250
SWAZILAND x2762
x2763
刂អ B
刂អ ᔛ B
x2764
1892 (Aug.) overprinted in carmine, perf. 121⁄ 2 1⁄ 2 d. grey complete sheet of sixty (10x6), fresh mint and mounted in margins only. A scarce multiple. S.G. 10, £450+
£180-200
1990 (Dec.) 15c. on 45c. Plates 1B and 1C (2) complete sheets of fifty, fine unmounted mint. Scarce multiples. S.G. 580a, £2,550
£350-400
1902-13 selection (11) including 1904 1d. red tied on piece, 6d. black and orange tied on piece, 6d. black and orange mint, each overprinted “Swaziland/Revenue/Only”; generally fine
£300-350
SWITZERLAND 2765
2766
A * ᔛ
A * ᔛ
1935 (23 Nov.) airmail envelope to Straits Settlements bearing 1923-40 Air 20c., 25c., 75c. and 1935-37 Air 10c. on 15c. (both) with Halwil cancellations; a trifle soiled, fine
£100-120
1936 (7 Apr.) envelope to Vienna bearing 1923-40 Air 75c., 1936 (11 Dec.) envelope to Santiago with1932 Disarmament 90c. (2) and 1935-37 40c. on 90c., 1945 (10 Mar.) 10c. postal stationery card to Philadelphia with 1944 Pro-Juventute 20c. + 5c. and 1944 Olympics 10c. (2), 1946 (4 Mar.) envelope to Argentina with Air 30c. and 1945 PAX 3f.; the card faulty, otherwise good to fine
£120-150
SYRIA 2767
刂
1920 (Feb.- Mar.) 1m. on 1c., 2m. on 2c., 3m. on 5c., 5m. on 10c. and 20p. on 5f. (black surcharge), 1921 (June) Air set (all signed Calves), 1924 (July) surcharges on Olympic Games set, unmounted mint or part original gum; a few small gum thins, fine. S.G. 2529, 78-80, 166-169
£100-120
TANGANYIKA 2768
2769
刂
*
1917-21 10r. red and green on green (both papers), 20r. black and purple on red, large part original gum; fine. S.G. 60, 60a, 61, £665
£200-250
1926 (19 July) envelope registered to Germany with 1922-24 10/- black and blue cancelled with Dar es Salaam double ring d.s., small peripheral faults and pinholes not affecting the adhesive; also a range of airmail envelopes, some first flights, and including 1934 (5 Apr.) to England with 1927-31 15c. and 50c., both marginal and showing requisition numbers, boxed BY AIR TO/LONDON in purple. Generally good to fine
£180-220
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S អ ᔛ B
1927 3/- black on red booklet with staples at right, an exploded example comprising 5c. black and green (2), 10c. black and yellow and 15c. black and (2) panes of six, all handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type D18) diagonally in blue, the front cover and a piece of pink interleaving paper, the panes each adhering by the margins to pieces. A fine and unique group. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
De La Rue archives Dr. Conrad Latto, July 1997
TASMANIA
2771
2771
刂
1853-54 4d. yellowish orange Plate II with clear to good margins, unused, rich colour; the odd trace of thinning though a most attractive example of this rare stamp. S.G. 12, £5,500. Photo
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£1,500-1,800
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2773
2774
2775
ᔛ
ᔛ+ អ
刂+ ᔛ អ
ᔛ
1856 (Nov.) pelure paper, 1d. deep-red-brown with good to large margins and very lightly cancelled; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1932). S.G. 24, £750. Photo
£180-200
1858 1/- vermilion block of four cancelled by oval of bars, good to large margins all round; tiny central split in the margin between the first and second stamps, otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). S.G. 41
£120-150
1871-91 perf. 111⁄ 2 6d. dull lilac block of four from the top of the sheet, fine mint. S.G. 135, £900+. Photo
£120-150
1871-78 perf. 111⁄ 2 , 3d. pale red-brown vertical pair, variety imperforate horizontally, both cancelled by “tasmania” in oval of bars and with light datestamps; roughly separated at top and foot as to be expected with an item of this nature. Exceptionally rare, only one used example recorded by Gary Diffen in his article on Tasmanian errors that appeared in the June 2014 edition of Philately from Australia. R.P.S. Certificate (1941). S.G. 146b, unpriced used, £3,500 unused. Photo
£1,500-1,800
Reprinted Chalon Die Proofs 2776 RᔛP
2777 RᔛP
1855 rejected 1d. complete except without “VAN DIEMEN’S LAND”, showing guide marks and traces or larger oval surround, in deep green and in bright violet (light horizontal fold) on thin surfaced card (47x53mm.); also reprints of the head in oval surround in orange and in violet
£500-600
1858 6d. rejected die without lettering and with fancy oval surrounds, examples in green, carmine, orange and deep orange, all on surfaced thin card (46-63x47-90mm.). A most attractive quartet
£1,000-1,200
TOBAGO 1880 (Dec.) Crown CC Issue Imperforate Plate Proofs 2778
ᔛ P
1
⁄ 2 d., 1d., 6d. and 1/-, fresh unused with part original gum. A very rare set with the 4d. as yet unrecorded. Photo
£600-700
PROVENANCE:
“Charlotteville”, November 1984 2779
ᔛ P
1d. Venetian red, fine with part original gum. Photo
£150-180
2780
ᔛ P
1/- yellow-ochre, (3) part original gum (one without gum, one with traces of creasing), fine. Photo
£250-300
Imperforate Plate Proofs Overprinted “SPECIMEN” 2781
ᔛ P ᔛ S
1/- yellow-ochre overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D11), fresh with large part original gum; very fine. Photo PROVENANCE:
“Charlotteville”, November 1984 Dr. Conrad Latto, March 1993
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£250-300
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2782
2782
ᔛ P
2783
2784
1883 perforated 12 trial with blank value tablet, in rose on gummed CA paper; fine. Very rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
“Charlotteville”, November 1984 “Scarborough”, November 2008 2783
ᔛ P
1883 perforated 12 trial with blank value tablet, in dull green on CA paper, affixed to small piece. Very rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
“Charlotteville”, November 1984 2784
ᔛ P
1883 perforated 12 trial with blank value tablet, in grey on gummed CA paper, affixed to small piece. Very rare. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
“Charlotteville”, November 1984
TOGO
2785 x2785
x2786
ᔛ
刂+ អ
1914 (17 Sept.) overprinted by the Catholic Mission, Lomé, wide setting with lines 3mm. apart, 50pf. black and purple on buff, Lome cancellation; fine. A very rare stamp with only seventeen issued. S.G. H8, £11,000. Michel 8I, €10,000. Photo
£3,000-3,500
1916-20 5/- green and red on buff block of four with plate number “8”, fresh and fine mint. A very rare shade unlisted in S.G. but recorded on page 109 of Peter Duggan’s handbook. S.G. H56a var. Photo
£400-500
Note: Stamps from Plate 8 were invoiced on September 7th 1920 just before the overprinted stamps became obsolete on September 30th and thus had a very short time on sale with only 48 sheets being printed. This printing is much rarer than the two listed shades of the 1/- value which between them had 364 sheets printed.
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TRINIDAD 2787
2788
*
*
1853 (9 Apr.) wrapper to Grenada bearing 1851-55 (1d.) grey, just touched to large margins, tied by a light strike of “1” obliterator with “4” rate mark in black ink (due for packet rate) and bearing, on reverse, Trinidad and Grenada (10.4) c.d.s. Photo
£100-120
1855 (10 Aug.) large part wrapper “per Steamer” to France, bearing Lithograph Second Issue (1d.) pale greenish blue, touched to large margins cancelled by indistinct strike of “1” obliterator with a fair strike of “COLONIES/&C ART.13.” in red and manuscript “36” rate mark, the reverse with despatch c.d.s., London transit (6.9) and Paris to Havre (7.9), the other missing with the flap; two vertical filing creases. An interesting combination of markings as on arrival in Barbados the R.M.S. packet ‘Eagle’ was found to be disabled so the mail was carried to St.Thomas on a hired ship. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
C.J.L. Snowden Hodsell Hurlock, 1958 2789
2790
ᔛ P
刂
1859 1/- die proof in black on India paper (36x59mm.) on card (44x57mm.); very fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
1859 (Sept.) pin-perf. 121⁄ 2 4d. dull purple with perforations at left and right, and a few at foot, unused without gum; paper inclusion towards foot. An attractive example of this extremely rare stamp; B.P.A. Certificate (1964); also, 1859 pin-perf. 131⁄ 2 to 14, 4d. dull purple, used; R.P.S. Certificate (2015). S.G. 34, 41, £6,500+. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
Maurice Burrus, March 1964 Sir John Marriott, September 2001 2791
S ᔛ
1860 (Aug.) clean-cut perf. 14-161⁄ 2 (1d.) rose-red, 4d. brownish lilac and 6d. deep green, each with manuscript “Specimen”, fresh without gum. A fine and very rare trio. S.G. 46, 47, 50. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 “Lionheart”, January 2013 2792
P ᔛ
1862-63 (1d.) colour trial in purple on medium wove unwatermarked paper; fine and rare. Photo
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Ben Ramkissoon, December 2006 “Scarborough”, November 2008
2793 2793
ᔛ
1862-63 thick paper, perf. 111⁄ 2 , 12, compound with 11, 6d. deep green showing perf. 11 on both vertical sides; perfs. clipped at top, otherwise fine. An extremely rare stamp with only four examples recorded. R.P.S. Certificate (1961). S.G. 63b, £6,500. Photo
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£1,500-1,800
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2795
2796
2797
*
*
刂
1864 (23 Jan.) front and one flap of wrapper to St. Lucia bearing 1863-80 (1d.) lake tied by “1” obliterator with Crowned Circle “PAID/AT/TRINIDAD” alongside with close letters of Paid and manuscript “1” in red crayon, the despatch c.d.s. on the flap. Sent by 1d. newspaper rate, prepayment signified by the Crowned Circle. Photo
£100-120
1868 (2 June) Trinidad Prices Current (fallen apart along the folds) to Kingston, Jamaica bearing 1863-80 (1d.) lake cancelled by “1” obliterator with red crayon “1” and “TRINIDAD/PAID” c.d.s. in red and, on reverse, St. Thomas (24.6) and arrival (4.7) c.d.s.
£120-150
1868 (24 Sept.) envelope to France bearing 1863-80 4d. bright violet pair tied by “1” obliterator and three strikes of double-arc “TRINIDAD/PAID” despatch c.d.s. in red, with “7” rate mark in red crayon, “PD” in oval, London and Calais transit c.d.s. and, on the reverse, further despatch, Paris and Ornans arrival. A neat and attractive cover
£100-150
1869 5/- imperforate horizontal pair with good to very large margins, large part original gum; the right-hand stamp with some gum creases, otherwise fine. Rare. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
Charlton Henry, April 1961 J.K. Lilly, May 1968 Sir John Marriott, September 2001 2798
*
1870 (7 Mar.) envelope to Paris bearing 1863-80 (1d.) rose and 6d. bright green tied by double-arc datestamps, oval-framed “PD” and, on reverse, further despatch, “LIGNE C/PAQ.FR. NO.7” (7.3), “LIGNE A/PAQ.FR. NO.1” (29.3) and arrival c.d.s. (29.3). A few peripheral faults though still attractive. Photo
£240-280
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 2799
*
1872 (4 Mar.) double rate commercial wrapper to Bordeaux bearing 1863-80 1d. rose pair and 1/- bright mauve tied by double-arc datestamps with “PD” in oval and, on the reverse, “LIGNE A/PAQ.FR. NO.3” and arrival c.d.s. (31.3); a few minor faults, an attractive 1 ⁄ 2 d. franking. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
T.V. Roberts Sir John Marriott, September 2001 2800
2801
*
*
1873 (17 Sept.) entire letter “pr German Line” to Paris bearing 1863-80 4d. grey and 6d. light green tied by “TRINIDAD/PAID” c.d.s., “6” and other rate marks in red crayon, “PD” in oval and Ship Letter London (6.10) c.d.s.; horizontal crease and splitting along folds
£120-150
1883 (6 Mar.) commercial envelope to Paris bearing 1882 “1d.” in red on 6d. (2 pairs) paying the 4d. rate, cancelled by Trinidad despatch c.d.s. and bearing, on the reverse, London transit (29.3) in red and Paris arrival (30.3) c.d.s.; horizontal folding crease, fresh
£100-120
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2809
2799
2812
2810
2815
2838 2839
2841
2840
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2802 2802
ᔛ E
1884-94 artist’s watercolour drawing in the issued design with blank value tablet, executed in rose-carmine on thick card (69x77mm.) with value tablets for 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 6d. and 1/- drawn below, dated “3 MAY 82”, marked “This sketch drawn by hand and but roughly represents the effect that would be obtained in a finished stamp”, marked “Approved, EEB, 25/7/82”. A magnificent showpiece. Photo
£2,000-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 “Scarborough”, November 2008 2803
2804
刂
刂
1884-94 5/- imperforate plate proofs (2) in issued colour on gummed watermarked paper; one small and with inclusion, the other fine
£200-250
1891 (23 Feb.) Visit of the Duke of York 1⁄ 2 d., 1d., 21⁄ 2 d., 4d., 6d. and perf. 121⁄ 2 5/-, each locally surcharged “9d” in black, fresh mint with the 1d. unusually showing small part of a c.d.s. from the date stamped set. A very rare set. Photo
£1,200-1,500
Note: Five sets of stamps and postal stationery were surcharged “9d”, one of which was date stamped. One set was presented to the Duke of York and remains in the Royal Philatelic Collection. Three were subsequently donated to be sold for charity. PROVENANCE:
Arthur Hind 2805
2806
ᔛ P
ᔛ P
1896-1900 die proofs of vignettes in both formats with uncleared surrounds, both stampsize in black on glazed card
£100-120
1896-1900 1⁄ 2 d. (7) imperforate colour trials in the issued colours of the 1⁄ 2 d. to 1/-, and 5/-, 10/- and £1 in the issued colours, all on gummed unwatermarked paper; fresh and fine. Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 “Scarborough”, November 2008 2807
ᔛ E
1899 unissued Three Pence, 1⁄ 2 d. imperforate colour trials (2) in dull purple and brown surcharged “3d” and “THREE PENCE” in red, and (2) in dull purple and purple-brown similarly surcharged in black; fine and rare. Photo
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2789
Ex 2804
Ex 2806
———————————— 2807 ————————————
Ex 2843
Ex 2842 2830
Ex 2817
2827
2850
Ex 2855 295
Ex 2848
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2808
P ᔛ
1901-06 1d. imperforate colour trials (6) on unwatermarked paper, three on blue paper with value tablets in black, red and blue, and two in black with value tablets in red and in blue, and a further example in black and purple, affixed to Appendix piece marked “3d. D.F. Black Purple Ovpt.”
£250-300
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 “Scarborough”, November 2008 Forwarding Agents 2809
2810
*
*
Gerold & Urich: 1871 (23 Dec.) envelope to Port of Spain “Per Brazilian Steamer North America” bearing U.S. 10c. tied by New York cork obliterator with despatch c.d.s. alongside, manuscript “3” and “4” in blue crayon and a fine strike of boxed “FORWARDED/BY/GEROLD & URICH/TRINIDAD” in black and, on the reverse, St. Thomas (30.12) and Trinidad (5.1) c.d.s. Photo
£100-120
J.N. Harriman: 1874 (7 Sept.) entire letter from Marseilles to Carupano, Venezuela bearing France 1871-75 30c. pair and 40c. cancelled “2240” and tied by Marseilles c.d.s. with framed “P.D.” in black and “P.P.” in red and London transit in red and, on the reverse, a fine strike of “FORWARDED BY/J.N. HARRIMAN & CO/TRINIDAD W.I.”. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo
£150-200
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 Incoming Mail 2811
*
1874 (30 May) entire letter from Bordeaux to Trinidad “Voie de Southampton, pr W.I. Str.” bearing Ceres 5c. (defective), 15c. and 80c. tied by “532” numerals with London transit (1.6) and Trinidad arrival (19.6); two heavy vertical filing creases
£100-120
Maritime Mail 2812
*
1869 (16 Dec.) entire letter from Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela (sender’s cachet on front) to Trinidad showing blue crayon “3” and a fine strike of the straight-line “SHIP=LETTER” (type SP2) handstamp in red and, on the reverse, Trinidad double-arc arrival (21.12); two vertical filing folds (one through the handstamp). Believed to be the earliest of twenty one examples of the handstamp. Photo
£300-350
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001 ILLUSTRATED:
Trinidad by Marriott et al, 2010 (page 203) 2813
2814
*
*
1873 (Feb.) unstamped yellow-buff envelope to Bordeaux from Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela (sender’s cachet at top) showing a good strike of “TRINITE/PAQ.FR. C. NO.1” in black (5.2), handstruck “12” (deleted) and, on the reverse, “LIGNE A/PAQ.FR. NO.3” double-ring datestamp and arrival c.d.s. (4.3). Salles 1532. Photo
£100-150
1881 (6 July) envelope to Paris bearing 1876 perf.14 4d. tied by double-arc datestamp with a second strike alongside partly covering “TRINITE/PAQ.FR. C NO.1” in red (7.7). Salles 1532
£100-120
PROVENANCE:
Sir John Marriott, September 2001
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*
Venezuela: 1869 (1 Sept.) entire letter to Philadelphia bearing 1863+80 1d. rose tied by “D22” obliterator with a light strike of “CUIDAD BOLIVAR/PAID” c.d.s. in red, manuscript “4d” in red crayon and company oval in lower corner and New Your Steamship 10 c.d.s. (21.9) and, on the reverse, Trinidad (5.9), St. Thomas (13.9) and arrival c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo
£400-500
This is the earliest known date of the “D22” mark and is illustrated on page 187 of “Trinidad” by John Marriott et al, 2010. PROVENANCE:
Comelius Wickersham
TURKEY 2816
ᔛ
A most interesting collection of approximately 1,800 cancellations, chiefly on Duloz types but some later, neatly arranged by Towns in a large Yvert album, including over 250 rated at R by Brandt and Ceylan, 49 rated at RR and over 20 rated at RRR, including rectangular types with Beyrouth (6), Deraliye (3), Galata (6), Gumushane (2), Halili el Rahman, Hama (4), Izmir, Kibris, Sapanca, Simav, Siyam, Tavas, Usak, Yunda, Octagonal types with Bulgurlu, Kandili, Sultan Beyazit, double ring with Bosna, Cama, Yanya, Yenice (3), etc., etc., some multiples and pieces, strikes and condition variable but a fascinating lot with many rarities
£1,500-2,000
TURKS ISLANDS 1881 Provisionals 2817
刂
“21⁄ 2 ” Setting 5 on 1/- lilac, two different types, one with small part original gum and horizontal crease, the other without gum and a little toned. B.P.A. Certificates (2007 and 2014 respectively). S.G. 29, £1,100. Photo
£100-120
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1899-1948 envelopes (7) including 1899 registered to Barbados with 1889-93 1d. lake block of eight and the reverse with 1d. strip of four, 1927 to Chicago with 1922-26 1d. single and a pair; also picture postcards (4, two with stamps removed). Generally good to fine
£200-250
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 2819
P ᔛ
1928 1⁄ 2 d, 1d., 11⁄ 2 d., 2d., 21⁄ 2 d. and 3d, imperforate plate proofs in ultramarine, fine Photos appear on pages 293 and 295
297
£120-150
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2820 2820
刂
1895 (March) wide letters in black, wide stamps 10(c.) horizontal strip of four, the right stamp showing “0” corrected from “K”, unused with borders or part thereof on all sides. One of the major multiples of this issue. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. 1, £17,000. Photo
£5,000-6,000
Note: This is one of the very few errors known on the first issue. It is also the second largest multiple of any value of this issue. PROVENANCE:
Colonel J.R. Danson, May 1971 Roy Dunstan, September 1985 Dr. Gene Scott
2821 2821
刂អ B
1895 (March) wide letters in black, wide stamps 50(c.) block of six (3x2) unused with borders on two sides, the four right stamps 20mm. wide, the centre stamp in the lower row showing error “U U G” for “U G”, the additional “U” is partly erased; central horizontal crease between stamps and other light creasing. An outstanding showpiece and the largest recorded multiple of this issue. S.G. 5, £8400+. Photo
£2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
Roy Dunstan, September 1985 Dr. Gene Scott
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2822 F
2823
A * ᔛ
A selection of Sperati forgeries comprising 1845 Postmasters Provisionals, New York N.Y. 1845 5c. black, type A (2), Providence, Rhode Island 1846 5c. (2), General issues 1847 10c., Confederate States General Issues 1862 10c. rose, 1863 “TEN CENTS” blue, “unused” or “used”, four signed Jean de Sperati in pencil, the others without markings. A fine group
£300-350
1922 (13 Dec.) envelope from San Diego to Wisconsin bearing 2c. with violet “Delayed by forced landing/Air Mail Plane - Porcupine/Ridge, Utah, Dec. 15, 1922/Recovered Dec. 27, 1922.” cachet; stained around the perfs., otherwise fine. AAMC 22.1
£100-120
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刂
La Guaira 1864-69 Plain figures 4c. black on blue, horizontal pair and block of four, figures crossed by lines of shading 1⁄ 2 d. black on yellowish-grey block of twenty-five (5 x 5), 1868-70 perf. 10 1⁄ 2 r. green, sheet of 100 (split into two blocks of fifty); original gum, the 1⁄ 2 r. block of with faults but otherwise fine
£250-300
VICTORIA
2825 x2825
*
1860 (21 Aug.) entire letter from Inglewood to Melbourne, bearing Beaded Oval 4d. tied by Barred Numeral and showing, on reverse, very fine oval “VICTORIA EXPRESS/S. COLLOU & Co/STATIONERS/News & Letters Agents/etc/INGLEWOOD” handstamp, manuscript “1” (express fee paid), New Inglewood (21.8) and arrival (23.8) datestamps. Very rare. R.P.S.V. Certificate (2008). Photo
£2,500-3,000
2826 x2826
ᔛ E
1875 Bell 1d essay, the head printed in red, the frame handpainted in red, the whole design virtually as issued, on piece (57x50mm.) initialled “RR” (Robert Ramsay the then Postmaster General of Victoria); two stains well clear of design. One other essay, in greyviolet, is known. Delightful. Photo 299
£4,500-5,000
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1885 (Feb.-Nov.) overprinted “STAMP DUTY”, 2/- ultramarine on green diagonally overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type 12c), large part original gum, very fine. S.G. 307. Photo
£400-500
2828
x2828
ᔛ P
1901-10 KEVII £1 die proof, State 4 with white line of collar strengthened, in blue on surfaced wove paper (70x82mm.), and £2 die proof, State 1 showing base of King’s beard rounded, in blue on thin greenish wove paper (63x106mm.), both very fine. The KEVII high values from the Commonwealth period issues are among the most significant proofs of Victoria. BW V125DP(4) and V130DP(1). Photo
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£14,000-16,000
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VIRGIN ISLANDS 2829
ᔛ P
1866 die proofs on card comprising 1d. green, 1d. pale blue and 6d. watery blue (2) on four pieces of card with 2-8mm. margins, and 6d. in blue-green on wove paper (33x35mm.); also, imperforate plate proofs 1d. green (2), 1d. deep green, 6d. rose and 6d. rose-red (with gum), good to large margins
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
J. L. Fredrick, October 1992
1867-70 Issue Essay 2830
ᔛ E
4d. in grey-blue showing Virgin with twelve lamps and aureole on lined background, on card (86x107mm.) showing complete die impression; a little soiled though a very rare essay. Photo
£1,000-1,200
PROVENANCE:
R. B. Yardley, 1944 William Frazer, May 2004 Die Proofs on Card 2831
ᔛ P
4d. in green (36x38mm.), pale green (47x48mm.) and brown-lilac (31x36mm.); fine
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
J. L. Fredrick, October 1992 Colour Trials 2832
P ᔛ
4d. (6) two in red, two in deep red, one in lake-red and one in lake-red on pink, all imperforate, fine
£100-120
Imperforate Plate Proofs 2833
P ᔛ
4d. red block of fifteen (5x3), being the complete top three rows of the sheet with large sheet margins. A rare and impressive multiple
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
William Frazer, May 2004
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2834
刂
1854 imperforate 4d. pale blue, unused without gum, sheet margin at top and good margins other sides; very fine. Also 1885-93 1⁄ 2 d. green imperforate plate proof interpanneau margin block of four on gummed paper. S.G. 3, 94P
£150-200
ZANZIBAR 2835
1896-1954 envelopes/postcards (17) including 1896 (?) registered and addressed locally with 1r. to 5r. (five values), 1904 registered to Paris with 1899-1901 1r., 1904 1a. and 21⁄ 2 a. (defective); also some later airmail flights. Fair to fine
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£220-250
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2836
2837
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 x2836
x2837
*
*
x2838 ័
x2839
*
1879 (22 May) 13th. (Somersetshire) Prince Albert’s Light Infantry Officer’s envelope (small imperfections) to London, marked “On Active Service Zululand” at lower left and bearing Natal 1876 6d. violet cancelled “1” at Pietermaritzburg, London Paid c.d.s. (24.6) at left, G.P.O. Natal c.d.s. (25.5) on reverse. Photo
£400-500
1879 (July) 80th. (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment soldier’s envelope (flap missing) “On Active Service from No. 19/200 Corpl. J.J. Bailey 80th. Regiment Zululand” countersigned by the Commanding Officer and bearing Transvaal 1878 4d. sage-green (overpaid 3d.) unusually cancelled “2” at Pietermaritzburg, Durban and Tonbridge (27.8) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
£400-450
1879 (15 Sept.) The 4th. (The King’s Own Royal) 2nd. Battalion Officer’s envelope front and part back “From Transvaal J. Bononie Lieut. 4th. K.O. Regt.” and “per Royal mail” to London, bearing 1868 6d. olive-black cancelled “14” and with Utrecht c.d.s. at centre, the reverse with Durban 918.9) and London (29.10) c.d.s. Photo
£400-500
1879 (Aug.) 91st. (Prince Louise’s Argyllshire) Highlanders unstamped Officer’s envelope from Lieut. Frevill Cookson “On active service in the field” to Worksop, showing circular-framed “6d” tax handstamp and, on reverse, Durban (12.8), Rotherham (8.9) and Worksop (8.9) c.d.s. Photo
£400-500
PROVENANCE:
John Robson, June 1993
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1879 (23 Sept.) Col. Pearson’s No. 1 Column Officer’s unstamped envelope from Capt. H.G. Macgregor to a family member in Guernsey, signed by the sender at lower left corner, marked “On Active Service. No Stamps Obtainable” and showing a fine strike of the oval-farmed “57” obliterator alongside circular-framed “6d” tax handstamp, the reverse with a further strike of the obliterator, natal G.P.O. (26.9) and Guernsey (30.10) c.d.s. A rare and spectacular cover to an unusual destination. Photo
£600-800
Note: The numeral “57” is recorded for Illovo though not in this type. Capt. Macgregor was actively involved with Col. Pearson’s Column during the 1st. Invasion. He was besieged at Eshowe and was responsible for the erecting of a home-made heliograph which enabled the besieged fort to communicate with the British forces near Fort Pearson. PROVENANCE:
Bill Hart, June 1993 ———————————————————— x2841
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1888 (10 Apr.) OHMS envelope from Eshowe to Sir. A.E. Havelock, the Governor of Natal, to Pietermaritzburg, posted twenty days before official mail was issued from Zululand, showing Eshowe c.d.s. (second digit of month altered in manuscript) in violet and lightly over-cancelled by Lower Tugela c.d.s., the reverse with a further strike of the Eshowe c.d.s., Durban and G.P.O. Natal (16.4) c.d.s. Photo
£500-600
Note: On 23 April A.S. Windham wrote a circular to Zululand Officials instructing them that “from and after the 1st. of May 1888 all letters, newspapers, parcels and other postal matter posted in Zululand will be required to have affixed to them Zululand Postage Stamps”. A photocopy of this letter accompanies the lot. Despite this Notice the agreement between Natal and Zululand was only signed on 15 May 1888 1888-93 Issue x2842
x2843
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⁄ 2 d. to 5/- set of ten in strips of five (1⁄ 2 d., 3d., 9d. and 1/- vertical) or vertical strip and pair (5/-), each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (NA1) in violet, fresh colours and unmounted mint. A rare group. Photo
£2,000-2,400
1 ⁄ 2 d. single and 5d. plate 2 marginal block of six (3x2) from the top of the sheet with manuscript “Warrant No. 17 dated 17 March 1893” and in a different hand, “Printed 21 March 1893 (De)livered to SH 23”, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (D13), fresh colours and with large part original gum; the 1⁄ 2 d. with corner thin though exceptionally rare with the 5d. block a unique exhibition item. R.P.S. Certificate (1999). Photo
£1,200-1,500
PROVENANCE:
Col. J.R. Danson, June 1971, for 5d. block John Robson, May 1992, for 5d. block x2844 ័
1890 (29 Apr.) pre-printed soldier’s envelope front (quartered folds/split) “From No. 2305 Pte. S.C. Adling. 1st. Battn. The Royal Scots.” to Market Raisin, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and bearing 1d. with double-ring datestamp and subsequently marked “Very scarce, only in use about six weeks whilst the Regiment was out of the proper stamps”; most unusual. Photo
£200-250
PROVENANCE:
Milo D. Rowell, October 1992 x2845
x2846
x2847
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1893 (30 Oct.) envelope from Eshowe to Kristiana, Norway, bearing 21⁄ 2 d. with a good strike of the scarce single-ring datestamp, the reverse with Durban (1.11), London (28.11) and arrival (1.12) c.d.s.; a little toned in places though a rare destination. Photo
£500-600
1895 (Feb.) envelope registered from Eshowe to New York, bearing 1/- (good colour) neatly cancelled by double-ring datestamp and with oval-framed “R” alongside, the reverse with Durban (14.2), Liverpool (10.3) and arrival (21.3) datestamps
£200-250
1891 (15 Oct.) envelope from Eshowe to Hermannsburg, Natal, bearing 1891 Natal Fiscal 1d. dull mauve affixed inverted and cancelled by double-ring datestamp, the reverse with Durban (17.10), G.P.O. Natal (18.10) and arrival (20.10) c.d.s. Photo
£150-200
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x2850
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⁄ 2 d. to £1 set of nine stamp-size value tablet die proofs, each stamp-size and affixed to four De La Rue day book pieces, the 1⁄ 2 d. just with portion of a date across the proof, the others with details of leads taken and differently dated in 1894 or 1896. A unique group. Photo
£1,500-2,000
1
⁄ 2 d. to £5 set of ten each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (D12) and with additional 6d. showing broken “M” in “SPECIMEN” (only 13 possible), part to large part original gum. S.G. 20-29a, £975+
£200-300
£1 purple on red, handstamped “SPECIMEN” (NA2) in violet. Very rare and the sole value from this issue so handstamped. Photo
£250-300
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1898 (6 Apr.) OHMS envelope registered from Eshowe to London, bearing 1/- green neatly cancelled and tied by double-ring datestamp, faint London datestamp in violet below. Photo
£250-300
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1894 (31 Aug.) 1d. from Charles Johnson, the missionary at St. Augustines Mission Station at Nqutu to cape Town, cancelled by double-ring datestamp and showing Rorke’s Drift (on reverse), Durban, two “T.P.O./UP” and Claremont c.d.s.
£120-150
PROVENANCE:
John Robson, June 1992 Covers and Cancellations x2853
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1888 (17 July) envelope from E.J. Pennefather at Entonjaneni to Bristol and redirected to Weymouth, bearing 6d. with light c.d.s. and showing “1d/134” redirection fee handstamp, part Clifton duplex (14.8) and Weymouth (15.8) c.d.s., the reverse (torn flap on opening) showing Eshowe c.d.s. in violet and four transit c.d.s.; an early letter from this office. Photo
£400-500
Note: E.G. Pennefather became the Resident Magistrate for the Nqutu district and was responsible for the manuscript cancellations emanating from his office. x2854
x2855
x2856
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1893 (13 Nov.) envelope from Eshowe to Norway, bearing 1891 21⁄ 2 d. purple on blue with broken “D” in “ZULULAND” and tied by fine “ESHOWE/ZULULAND” single-ring datestamp, Durban (14.11) and Christiana (14.12) c.d.s on reverse. A rare destination. Photo
£250-300
1896 (3 Apr.) 1d. card from Eshowe to Noodsberg Road, Natal, neatly cancelled by second type “ESHOWE/ZULULAND” double-ring datestamp with time code “A”, fine arrival c.d.s. (5.4) alongside; accompanied by 1892 5/- rose on small piece and cancelled by complete similar strike with code “P” - scarce. Photo
£150-200
1898 (23 June) envelope from Maidstone to Hlabissu District, Embonbene, bearing 21⁄ 2 d. with c.d.s and showing “R.M. OFFICE/HLABISA” rubber datestamp below adhesive, the Zululand Post Office unable to deliver the cover and marked “Try G.P.O. Durban, Natal” in blue crayon at top with light Returned Letter Office natal c.d.s. below and framed “UNCLAIMED” alongside, the reverse with Lower Unfolosi (20 and 26.7) and Hlabisa (22.70 rubber datestamps in violet, Eshowe (19 and 27.7), T.P.O. Natal and Durban (28.7) c.d.s.; perimeter faults mainly confined to reverse though an uncommon example of undelivered mail to Zululand. Photo
£600-700
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FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2016 Commencing at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 2857-3191) PHILATELIC LITERATURE Offered by order of the Royal Philatelic Society, London Please note following may contain impressed stamps, printed handstamps or label to show that the material is ex RPSL Auction Catalogues o2857 o2858
o2859
British Empire 90+ auction catalogues including Harmers, Harmer Rooke, Phillips with the ‘Bishop’ Hong Kong (1936). Some have been disbound
£80-100
Foreign approximately 150 auction catalogues in two boxes including Harmers, Harmer Rooke, Phillips with the ‘Waterhouse’ USA (1955) hardbound in half-leather. Some have been disbound
£80-100
Great Britain 80+ auction catalogues including Harmers, Stanley Gibbons, Phillips, including The ‘Colonel Wood’ collection (1939), some have been disbound
£80-100
o2860
Spanish auction houses, selection of 45+ auction catalogues in a box
£20-30
o2861
Willy Balasse auction catalogues contained in 3 boxes. A run between April 1966 and December 1998. 225+ catalogues with some duplication with the vast majority having the separate photo plates included
£50-70
Corinphila: Twenty-seven different hardbound modern auction catalogues, including Smith ‘Egypt’.
£30-50
David Feldman: Twenty+ auction catalogues from 1976 including ‘Mauritius’ Kanai, ‘Greece’ Grand Prix
£40-50
Glendining & Co: Three catalogues between 1906 and 1936, includes ‘Philipp’ Gold Medal collection of Transvaal, ‘Daniels’ Postal Collection. Photo
£30-50
The Mayfair Find auction catalogue (2 copies) disbound one trimmed at right, together with WWI war fund auction catalogues (3 of)
£30-40
o2866
H.R.Harmer: Ceylon ‘Baron de Worms’ collection 20/23 June 1938
£30-40
o2867
H.R.Harmer: Denmark ‘Kranhold’ collection, 7 May 1928
£30-40
o2868
H.R.Harmer: European Portion ‘De Costa’ collection 18/20 March 1935
£30-40
o2869
H.R.Harmer: Norway ‘Odfjell’ Gold Medal collection 13/14 May 1929
£30-40
o2870
H.R.Harmer: Japan ‘Tracy Woodward’ collection 26/28 June 1939
£30-40
o2871
Harmer Rooke New York: China, ‘Atwood’ collection, 7/8 October 1952
£30-40
o2872
Plumridge: Turkey ‘Col Wilson’ collection 27 November 1935. Photo
£30-40
o2873
Plumridge,: Two catalogues with ‘Europe & Colonies’ and ‘Foreign Countries, United States and ‘GB’ ‘Ernest Collins’ collection. 3/4 April 1928 & 19/20 April 1928
£30-40
o2874
Plumridge: North Borneo & British Protectorate 30 May 1929. Photo
£30-40
o2875
Resume of Prices Realised for Plumridge & Co 1921-1926, and 1 general resume. Majority disbound
£20-30
Puttick & Simpson: Four catalogues between 1895 and 1899, including ‘The Pearce’ gold medal collection of Transvaal. Photo
£40-60
Robson Lowe Empire 60+ auction catalogues in 1 box. Including Desai ‘India’; Watkin ‘Cayman Islands’; Wood ‘Malaya’. Note that several have been disbound
£60-80
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Ex 2864
2872
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Robson Lowe Foreign 40+ auction catalogues in 1 box from 1940s onwards, plus 25 annual reviews and 4 hardbound Bolaffi reviews. Includes Roseway ‘China’; Baron Leijonhufvud ‘Sweden’. Note that several have been disbound
£50-70
Robson Lowe Great Britain 110+ auction catalogues in 1 box from 1940 to 2016. Majority pre 1980s. Including McGowan ‘Penny Blacks’; Seymour complete hardbound; Yates 1949 ‘Mulready’. Note that several have been disbound
£100-120
Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge: British & Colonial Postage Stamps also Great Britain, Ceylon, Canada, West Indies & Australasia, and Sicily, 15/16 January 1918
£30-50
An Index to The ‘Ferrari’ Sale in three parts, prepared for binding. Published by The Royal Philatelic Society London. Covers slightly worn but otherwise fine and ready to be bound
£50-70
Library of ten+ named Sale auction catalogues, including five hardbound, with ‘King’, ‘Turner’, ‘Ward’, ‘Hackmey’. Also ‘Philatelic Literature Collector’ journal 3 editions including No 1 (May 1896)
£50-70
o2883
Ventom, Bull & Cooper: Nine catalogues between 21 February 1890 and 1903
£50-70
o2884
National War Funds Auction: 3 catalogues bound together for sales held 13/14/March 1916, 15 May 1916, 16 April 1917
£30-40
o2879
o2880
o2881
o2882
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British Empire selection of 90+ publications contained in two boxes, including ‘Burma Postal History’ by Davis & Martin, ‘The WEP Hong Kong’ by Poole, ‘Jammu & Kashmir’ by Nanjee, ‘The Postage Due Stamps of Zanzibar’ by Griffith-Jones
£120-150
o2886
Europe including Colonies. 50+ publications in two boxes. View to appreciate the variety
£80-100
o2887
Far East selection of 10+ publications in 1 box, including ‘Air Post of China’, ‘China Charity Stamps’
£50-70
Selection of 25+ French publications on stamps and postal history including French Colonies, contained in one box
£50-60
o2889
GB Journals. A selection including hardbound Gibbons Monthly in two boxes
£30-50
o2890
Great Britain: Selection in 4 boxes including ‘A History of the Posts in England’ by Beale; ‘British Pictorial Envelopes of the 19th Century’ by Bodily, Jarvis & Hahn; ‘May Dates’, by Jackson; ‘The Postmarks of GB & Ireland’, by Alcock & Holland (Faults); ‘College Stamps of Oxford & Cambridge’ by Cummings; ‘The Mulready Envelope’, by Evans (Reprint edition); ‘The Cancellations of the 1841 Penny Red’, by Danzig; ‘Adhesive Wafer Seals’, by Champness & Trapnell; with ‘Letter Box Study Group’ run of journals from 1976 to 2006. 130+ items plus journals. A good mix of stamp & postal history publications
£150-170
Unted States Mail & Post-Office Assistant, October 1860-September 1866 & October 1866-September 1872. Hardbound 2 volumes in slip case, reprinted 1975 by the Collectors Club of Chicago. Large folio size 577 pages. In excellent condition
£50-70
Selection of 14 publications, of which 10 are hardbound, on Russian stamps and postal history with Zemstvo
£80-100
Selection of 20+ publications on Scandinavia, including ‘The Postage Stamps of Norway’ by Nichols, hardbound with plates
£50-70
Mainly 19th. Century US Journals in 3 boxes. Many hours of reading & research
£30-50
o2888
o2891
o2892
o2893
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United States selection of 50+ publications in 2 boxes, including many hardbound
o2896
Rest of The World, 30+ publications in 1 box, including ‘Ethiopia’ by Sciaky, ‘The Early Postal History of Saudi Arabia’ by Uexkull, ‘From The Azores to New Zealand’ by Maselis
£80-100
Bibliographies in two boxes, including ‘Milestones of Philatelic Literature’ by Massen; BPP publications x 9; CDP publications x 2 (All hardbound); and a further 30+ items
£100-120
o2897
£50-70
o2898
A selection of British Empire journals, softbound and hardbound in a box
£30-50
o2899
Congress and Exhibition 130+ publications in Monacophil, FIP, GB Congress from 1938 & US Congress in two boxes
£50-70
o2900
A continental selection of journals, softbound and hardbound in two boxes
£30-50
o2901
Edition D’Or. XLI Slesvig - From Danish Duchy 1625 to Plebiscite 1920, Christopher King: XLII Belgium - Medallions 1849 - 1866, Patrick Maselis: XLIII Prussia, Rolf Dieter Jaretzky. 3 volumes still shrink-wrapped
£100-120
Forgeries & Expertising: 15 publications contained in 1 box, including ‘Philatelic Expertising’ by Hellrigl, ‘Forged Stamps of Two World Wars’, by Williams
£50-70
o2903
Gibbons ‘Stamps of The World’ 2015 in six soft bound volumes. Unused condition
£50-70
o2904
Gibbons ‘Stamps of The World’ 2015 in six soft bound volumes. Still in original unopened box
£50-70
Melville publications. 13 including: ‘ABC of Stamp Collecting’ ( 2 different); ‘The Complete Philatelist’; ‘The Romance of Postage Stamps’; ‘World Stamp Errors’ (parts 1 & 2); ‘A Penny All The Way’; ‘How to Start A Philatelic Society’; ‘Guide to Stamp Collecting’; ‘The Mystery of the Shilling Green’; ‘Chats on Postage Stamps’ (with wrapper)
£50-70
Official Illustrated Catalogue of the International Exhibition London 1862. 2 volumes hardbound large folio size with black & white faults. Bindings worn
£60-90
Revenues, etc. One box containing 20+ publications including several by Erler; ‘The Spud papers’ by Ragatz etc; 1908 catalogue of British Colonial Revenue, Telegraph & Railway Stamps by Kay; 1895 Morley’s catalogue & trade price list of Revenue Stamps of the British Colonies. Also several RL related auction catalogues
£50-70
Rothschild, ‘Notice of the Origin of Uniform Tax of Post in England’. 1872 uncut softbound. Scarce monograph
£30-50
RPSL display publications in 1 box, 100+ including the 1969 centenary publication leather bound in slipcase
£50-70
Stamp atlases, almanacs, dictionaries and catalogues from around the world. 50+ items contained in three boxes
£50-70
o2911
Stamp Dealer ephemera contained in seventeen envelopes, London, U.S. and Paris
£30-50
o2912
‘Timbre Poste’ by Moens. The 1883 6th edition, half leather with raised spine banding, worn. Tight binding with plates bound at the back
£50-70
Worldwide indexes in two boxes. 110+ Including several hardbound. Fantastic resource for the bibliophile
£50-70
The Evolution of World Posts, Meroni. Three catalogues hardbound with his monograph bound in at the front
£30-50
Assortment in 1 box of books on general collecting, including the ‘Grand Prix Club Book’ by Springbett
£50-70
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o2905
o2906 o2907
o2908 o2909 o2910
o2913 o2914 o2915
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2917
The London Philatelist housed in six cartons comprising 1892, 1894-98, 1901-15, 1921-22, 1925-26, 1942-67, 1970-93, 1995, 1998-99: Volumes. 1, 3-7, 10-24, 30-31, 34-35, 51-76, 79-102, 104, 107-8; all uniformly bound, except volumes 73-74 bound together, in a total of seventy-seven volumes. Generally good to fine
£200-300
Historic albums comprising “album.timbres.post”, Justin Lallier, 1869, eighth edition, red leather binding with gold tooling, closing clasps missing; “grand album timbres poste” (c. 1901), green cloth bound with gold tooling and original sprung brass clasp; “album universel de timbres-poste”, Volume 2 (c 1886), black leather bound with gold tooling on spine and front, two brass clasps
£300-400
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2922
2923
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An interesting selection (14) including Belgium 1841 (10 Feb.) entire letter Lisbon, sent care of Shaw & Caffary London, British Levant, Denmark, France, Gibraltar 1857 (19 Mar.) entire letter to Bordeaux, headed “AGENCES DES LLOYDS GIBRALTAR”, showing blue “SAN ROQUE/CADIZ” and red “ESPAGNE/PAR ST. JEAN DE LUZ” c.d.s. and 1858 (13 Sept.) entire letter to Oran with red Espagne/Oran datestamp; Great Britain, Luxembourg, Netherlands Indies 1860 (7 Aug.) entire letter to Brussels (J. Van der Linden certificate 2011), Russia 1871 (Feb.) entire letter from Moscow to Porto, a variety of rate markings and handstamps, etc., generally fair to fine
£150-200
1915-18 group of Seahorse high values with British Levant 1921 180pi. on 10/- dull grey-blue with corner margins and showing re-entry (plate 5 1/1), mounted in the margin only; 1921 2/6d. chocolate-brown in a top right corner block of four, unmounted mint; Morocco Agencies Spanish currency 12p. on 10/- De La Rue variety surcharge double, one albino, with left margin, unmounted mint; and Nauru De La Rue 10/- pale blue, lightly mounted mint. Some light even gum toning, the 10/- stamps with certificates. (7)
£200-240
An All World accumulation of envelopes, mostly addressed to England, contained in two cartons, including Belgian Congo, Ethiopia, Great Britain and Mozambique; also loose mostly on paper with Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Nyasaland and Zanzibar. An interesting lot well worth closer inspection. (thousands)
£250-300
A mint and used accumulation housed in twelve assorted volumes, contained in a carton, including Great Britain 1840-1997 with surface printed range, K.E.VII to 5/-, 1934 re-engraved 10/-, 1939-48 set, later with values to £5 mint, etc., and South Africa 1913-95 with 1913-24 values to 10/- used, coil set of four mint, 1935 Jubilee set, 194754 to 5/-, Postage Dues, Officials, etc.; condition mixed. (thousands)
£200-300
An All World selection housed in album and two stockbooks contained in a carton, including France 1849-52 15c., 40c. (5), 1870-71 imperf. 40c. (2), 1877-90 50c. part original gum, 1936 South America flight 10f., Germany 1933 Wagner set (except 5pf. + 2pf.), 1935 Railway Centenary, 1935 Welfare, 1936 Air 50pf., 75pf., 1938 Zeppelin, 1939 Postal Employees, 1939 Relief, 1945 Anniversary, etc., unmounted mint, part original gum, used and on cover, mixed condition
£250-300
A selection of countries, predominantly mint, arranged in five assorted volumes and loose pages, contained in a carton, including Bulgaria with 1927-28 Air to 10l., 1932 Air to 28l., Czechoslovakia, Finland, Nepal 1949-60 mint collection (55) in presentation booklet, including 1949 2p. to 1r., 1954 Map set, 1956 Coronation 1r., 1957 set except 1r., 1959-60 set, Netherlands, Niger, Russia and Sweden. Generally fair to fine. (thousands)
£350-400
An All World selection housed in six albums or stockbooks and loose contained in a carton, thousands, including Egypt 1888-1909 10p. mint pair, 1925 Geographical (2 sets), 1933-38 Air, 1936 Agriculture (6 sets), 1939-46 50p., £E1 (2 each), 1943 Princess Ferial 5m. + 5m. (2), 1946 Arab League (5 sets), 1947 Fine Arts (5), British Forces 1935 Jubilee seal, Great Britain, Mauritius 1969-73 to 10r., Nyasaland, Palestine, Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1954 £1, Southern Rhodesia, Sudan, Tristan da Cunha 1952, 1954, 1960 and 1961 sets, later with values to £2
£350-400
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2927
2928
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2932
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An All World accumulation housed in fourteen assorted volumes plus loose, etc., contained in a carton, including Great Britain with 1840 1d. (5, one on large piece), 2d., surface-printed issues to 5/-, K.E.VII to 5/-, K.G.V to 10/-, 1948 Silver Wedding £1 mint, and Empire with strength in Fiji, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, India with K.G.V values to 25r., New Zealand; also U.S.A. condition mixed. (thousands)
£500-600
A small British Empire selection, comprising Bermuda 1938-53 10/- yellow-green and carmine on green lower right corner plate number pair, [59i] broken top right scroll and [60] broken lower right scroll, neatly used with small part c.d.s. at top and affixed to small piece; Leeward Islands 1938-51 10/- bluish green and deep red on green HPF damaged cliché, fresh mint; Sudan 1936-51 Official, mint collection with the basic stamps complete, additional items with 1948 set in corner o marginal blocks of four with most showing plate numbers and 1951 2p., 3p., 31⁄ 2 p., 4p., 6p., and 8p. listed shades; fine mint with some unmounted
£500-600
A British Empire mint selection (136) in a stockbook, including Ascension 1924-33 set, British Solomon Islands 1908 set, Cook Islands 1943-54 £5, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika 1922-27 £1, 1935-37 £1, Malta 1904-14 5/- block of four, North Borneo 1931 Anniversary set, Nyasaland 1903-04 £1, Southern Nigeria 1912 1⁄ 2 d. to £1, etc., chiefly good to fine
£600-800
A British Empire postal history selection, mostly addressed to England, including airmail, censored, military, official, postage due and registered, contained in a carton, the more interesting including Falkland Islands 1942 (1.11) censored, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Somaliland with Burao (11.12.49), Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan and Zanzibar. An interesting lot. (hundreds)
£700-800
An All World selection housed in eight albums or stockbooks and loose contained in a carton, many thousands, including Austria 1937 Doctors set and set on first day cover, Denmark 1912 35oe. surcharge set, 1915 G.P.O. 5k., 1919 Thorshaven provisional 2oe. on 5oe. (2 on separate pieces), Egypt 1931 Zeppelin set, 1932 100m. on £E1 (2), Germany with Schleswig 1920 Official set cancelled on cover, Great Britain 1840 1d., Greece 1927-35 with values to 25d. part o.g., 1930 Independence set, Italy 1924-25 advertising labels 50c. + Coen and 1L. + Colombia used, New Zealand, United States, etc., mixed condition but an interesting and useful lot
£800-1,000
A small selection of errors, comprising Algeria 1930 Centenary 5f. + 5f. carmine and deep green, variety centre inverted, original gum, fine. Signed Brun and with Foundation Certificate (2002). Also four imperforate colour trials (3 different), Italian States Modena 1852 second setting 10c. black on rose variety “CNET” and no stop after “10”, Monaco 1972 Dürer 2d. error in inscription “ALBERT”, Rumania 1956 Census 1L. 75 variety centre inverted single and block of four, also the variety used with normal on cover; fine. A rare group
£800-1,000
An early to modern postal history selection, one hundred and thirty-five items with airmail, registered, military, maritime, etc., and including Bechuanaland, British Virgin Islands with 1919 (16 Jan.) envelope registered to New York franked by 1916-19 WAR STAMP 1d., pair, 3d. Canada with 1898 Christmas (4), Cape of Good Hope, Cyprus with village postmarks, Gibraltar with Great Britain used in, Bull Fighting picture postcards, Gold Coast with 1891 (17 Aug.) envelope to London franked by 1884-91 1d. strip of four, Grenada, K.U.T., Malta with Great Britain used in (3), 1906 (9 Apr.) envelope registered to Milan, Rhodesia 1896 envelope to Gibraltar, 1901 envelope to South Africa, St. Vincent, Seychelles with 1903 (12 Oct.) envelope to France franked by 1903 15c. pair, Somaliland 1895 (26 Apr.) envelope registered franked by 1⁄ 2 a. to 1r., set of ten, cancelled with Berbera c.d.s., Togo. An interesting lot, generally good fine
£1,000-1,200
1948 Silver Wedding, two sets (except South Africa and South West Africa), mostly in horizontal pairs, unmounted mint, fine
£1,200-1,500
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2934
2935
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1640 (22 Oct.) Treaty of Ripon. Entire folio letter from Nicholas Payne to Captain Collins at Dover, addressed “To the Wor. and very good friend Increased Collins: at one of his Majesties forts at Dover: these present I pray”. Superb and practically complete cracked red wax seal “N.P.” (Nicholas Payne): A compelling letter, concerning the Bishops war and the ensuing phony peace, before the Civil War proper broke out. A lively and detailed account, affording one that first-person feeling of what it might have been like to be alive at the time. A transcript of the contents included. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1752-1943 collection, well written up on pages, seventy-four items, contained in a carton, including 1742 entire from Edinburgh to Dundee rated “3”, 1804 entire from London to Alloa with fine red ‘Apple’ “Free” handstamp, 1805 London to Alva with Mifent to and “ALLOA” handstamp, 1806 and 1807 two entires with different “DUMBARTON” handstamps, 1808 entire to Edinburgh with “MONTROSE/488/E” mileage (one month earlier than previously recorded), 1822 with red “POSTAGE/TO/EDINBURGH/NOT PAID”, 1839 to Edinburgh with Glasgow “4” handstamp, 1840 (10 Jan.) first day of Uniform Penny Post from Dundee to Edinburgh, 1840 with Edinburgh “2” handstamp, 1840 1d. Mulready Letter Sheet with advertisement, 1846 entire with yellow Cupar Fife datestamp and “1” in the same colour, etc., strikes and condition generally fine. A most interesting lot
£1,500-2,000
1799-1893 Missent Mail, collection of thirteen envelopes or entires, including 1799 entire from Coventry to Buckingham with manuscript Missent to and undated Birmingham arc, 1847 entire to Edinburgh with superb blue “MISSENT TO/LEVEN”, 1854 envelope from Haiti to Stirling with blue framed “MISSENT TO/ARBROATH”, 1855 envelope franked 1d. with Missent to Largs, 1856 envelope franked 1d. with red boxed “MISSENT/TO/WORCESTER”, etc., strikes and condition mixed but a fine lot
£400-500
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1801 (14 Feb.) local London printed coloured Valentine, designed by John Fairburn, with central vignette depicting a lady standing by an anchor with a sailing ship in the background, hand punched simulated lace surround and applique flowers; folded as an entire letter and with dated markings of 14 Feb.; some splits along the folds strengthened by hinges, fine and exceptionally early printed Valentine. Rare. Photo 313
ÂŁ600-700
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2938
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1814 entire letter from St. Boswells, 1832 entire from Port Glasgow, both to Edinburgh, Money letters, endorsed “Care of the Carlisle Mail Guard” or “Care of W. Adams Mail Guard”; without postal markings, 1831 entire from Aberdour to Edinburgh and 1832 entire from Lisburn to Dublin, each endorsed “Money Letter”; good to fine
£150-200
1817-86 collection of twenty-three Hull Ship Letter entires/entire letters and two postal stationery cards, including 1835 from Zlabings (Austria) to London with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.5), 1835 from Hamburg to Edinburgh with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.6), 1835 from Bremen to London with step type “SHIP LETTER/HULL” (Robertson S.7), another with the same but in red, 1837 from Breslau to London with blue step type “HULL/SHIP LETTER” (Robertson S.8), 1844 from Hamburg to London with framed “HULL/SHIP LETTER/D.5.JY 1844” in green, 1845 from Hull to Hamburg with framed “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/C.12.JY.1845” in blue, 1853 from Helsingor to Aberdeen with framed “HULL/SHIP-LETTER/AU25 1853” (Robertson S.12) in red, 1882 and 1886 Norwegian postal stationery cards with “hull ship letter” c.d.s. (Robertson S.14 and S.15), etc., chiefly fine. Also 1817 and 1843 internal letters
£600-800
PROVENANCE:
Alan Robertson collection (except the last two items) 2939
2940
2941
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2942
2943
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1820-76 mail to and from Scotland, sixteen entires or envelopes, contained in a carton, including 1840 (13 Mar.) 2d. entire letter addressed to London; condition a little mixed; also literature with “Postal Marking of Scotland to 1840” by Auckland, “Three Centuries of Scottish Posts” by Haldane, “Scotland’s Posts” by Mackay, “Manuscript town markings on early Scottish mail” and “Rates to Reform” both by Clark
£100-120
1828-34 selection of nine entire letters with “PENNY POST” handstamps, including 1828 “LENNOXTOWN” in blue (2), 1834 “GREENOCK”, 1837 “INVERKEITHING”, 1838 “HADDINGTON” in brown, etc., strikes and condition good to fine
£200-250
1842-1931 selection, contained in a carton, comprising 1842 (2 Mar.) envelope to Liverpool franked by 1841 1d. red tied black Maltese Cross and “East Hoathly/Penny Post” h.s. alongside, 1870 entire to St. Petersburg, Russia franked by 1858-79 1d. plate 127, 2d. plate 13, 1867-80 6d. plate 8, 1880 entire letter franked by 1873-80 4d. greybrown, plate 17 pair to Peru, 1883-84 11⁄ 2 d. on uprated 1d. pink postal stationery envelope, 3d. on printed List of Parliamentary Voters Notification, 1908 picture postcard to Hong Kong posted off the coast of Aden and K.G.V airmail envelopes (2) addressed to Kenya and Uganda; also Q.E.II first day covers and mint miniature sheets. (hundreds)
£300-400
1843 Select Committee Report on Postage with the Appendix to the Report and Analysis of Index; bound in red cloth; some stain spotting and minor faults. A highly important volume
£150-200
1845 printed “An Act to exempt certain Vessels from the Payment of Port Charges.”, dated February 1845, folded as an entire letter and sent from Hobart, Van Diemans Land to the United States, endorsed “p. Private Ship”, with red “Missent/To London”, “-PAID SHIP LETTER/LONDON-/8 JU 8/1846” (Robertson S51, error of date 1846 for 1845?), Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp and with red New York Ship/7cts. transit datestamp (20.7); vertical filing fold. A fascinating entire. Photo
£220-250
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2945
2946
2947
2948
2949
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1848 (30 July) from Bolton to the “Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Co. Manchester” with a superb and upright strike of the exceptionally rare red “HORWICH/LANC/P1D” uniform Penny Post mark (Willcocks & Jay 545); light unobtrusive filing folds (one crossing the mark) and the front of the entire has been partially overwritten, still very fine and a wonderful example of this popular and striking marking which received the highest rating of all the marks listed in the 1952 Robson Lowe encyclopedia. Photo
£600-700
1854 (1 Dec.) “Returned Paid Letter” envelope (with ROWLAND HILL/Secretary pasted into the interior), to Sheffield and with the original enclosure, 1854 (13 Nov) entire letter to Newark, franked 1d. and endorsed “Not Known”; the undelivered letter creased; fine and rare. Photo
£150-200
1855 (15 March) Returned Paid Letter envelope (with ROWLAND HILL/SECRETARY printed on the interior), to Sheffield and with original enclosure, 1855 (22 Feb.) entire letter to Hull franked 1d., endorsed Not found; small part of flap of the Returned Letter envelope missing, otherwise fine. Photo
£150-200
1855 (26 June) Returned Paid Letter (with ROWLAND HILL/SECRETARY printed on the inside), with original enclosure, 1855 (14 June) entire letter to Manchester franked 1d., endorsed Not Known; a little roughly opened. Fine. Photo
£150-200
1883 (11 June) 1d. postal stationery envelope to New Zealand, “Via San Francisco”, additionally franked 1865-67 4d. Plate 14 and 1d. dull lilac postal fiscal. London “E/28” duplex cancellations, Auckland arrival (20.7) on reverse; the envelope with small stain at left but an extraordinary franking to pay the 6d. rate
£180-200
An early to modern selection with much material relating to Sheffield, thousands, contained in two cartons, including, receiving house handstamps, Officials, Penny Post handstamps with red Ashton under line/PP, Halifax Pd1, “PAID/AT/LEEDS” in oval, “SHEFFIELD/PENNY POST”, “YORK/1D/PAID”, “Pd1” and “Pd/2”, Returned Letters, Missent, overseas origins, etc., condition is mixed but many fine and a most interesting lot
£1,200-1,500
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2951
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A71 dated 28 July 1840, to Ramsgate, fine orange-red Maltese Cross cancellation, dated marking and complete cracked red wax seal on reverse; a few minor perimeter splits strengthened by hinges, fine
£120-150
Stereo obscured, dated 24 June 1840, to Elgin, red Maltese Cross cancellation, on reverse a superb, cracked but complete red “SPEAKER HOUSE OF COMMONS” wax seal; fine
£150-200
One Penny Envelopes 2952
2953
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*
A178 dated 11 May 1840, from Manchester to London, superb red Maltese Cross cancellation and with Manchester c.d.s. on reverse flap, opening well for display; light vertical filing fold and some flap damage on reverse. Fine and very early use. Specialised from £1,200. Photo
£200-250
A189 dated 10 July 1840, from Lynn to Stockton on Tees, superb central red Maltese Cross cancellation and Lynn c.d.s. on the front; slightly soiled and crumpled around the edges; fine
£100-120
1840 One Penny Black Plate Ia 2954
2955
2956
2957
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ᔛ
ᔛ
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AK part of sheet margin at top and large margins other sides, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; very fine. Photo
£200-250
BA grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower right, red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and attractive. Photo
£280-320
BE fine delicate impression, good balanced margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£200-250
CH good to large margins all round, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£140-180
2958 2958
2959
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ᔛ
EE large margins all round, complete and practically upright red Maltese Cross cancellation. Absolutely superb. Photo
£500-600
FA grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, small part of sheet margin at left, good margins other sides, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£250-300
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2943
2946
2952
2947
2964
2986
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2960
2960
2961
2962
2963
2964
2965
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FK a slightly worn impression with good to very large margins all round, tied by a crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 20 May 1840, from Greenock to Edinburgh. Dated markings on reverse; very fine and an outstanding May date cover. R.P.S. Certificate (2003). Photo
£700-800
FL grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive. Photo
£280-320
GD grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, large balanced margins, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and most attractive. Photo
£280-320
GH grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, large balanced margins, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; trace of a thin at upper right, very fine appearance. Photo
£150-200
HG close to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to large part of entire letter, dated 16 May 1840, from London to Bromley, dated markings and straight line “MELTONS” on reverse (across flap); some small faults but a scarce early “May” date. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). Specialised AS2tf, £3,500. Photo
£350-400
HK intense black shade, good to large margins, crisp, upright and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and a most attractive example. Photo
£200-250
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2967
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II a lovely delicate impression and showing slight Plate wear, large margins all round, on entire, endorsed “p.pd.” and “Haste”, dated 6 July 1840 to Lanark, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in a vermilion-red shade and with framed “17” receiving office marking of Larkhall alongside. Extremely fine and surely one of the most beautiful Scottish Penny Post covers. Photo
£1,500-2,000
IJ grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, good to large margins all round, red Maltese cross cancellation; very fine and attractive. Photo
£180-220
2968 2968
2969
2970
2971
2972
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
2972
IL grey-black shade, from the right of the sheet with inscription “... e the Labels ABOVE t...”, close to large margins other sides, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation, most unusually showing a partial off-set on reverse; tiny thin in the margin. Fine. Photo
£400-500
JE grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, good to large margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£200-250
JG intense black shade, early impression, large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive. Photo
£180-220
JH grey-black shade, very worn plate, large margins all round and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at top, crisp, practically upright and complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and a most attractive example. Photo
£250-300
LA grey-black shade showing moderate plate wear, good to very large margins all round, bold red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£240-260
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2974
2975
刂
ᔛ
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PJ-PL (PL shifted transfer), horizontal strip of three from the right of the sheet with part of marginal inscription “...nt.”, close to large margins all round, of unused appearance but bleached, creased and repaired. A great rarity but necessarily sold “as is”. Photo
£5,000-6,000
PL good to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; small central red mark, otherwise fine. Photo
£240-280
RB slightly close to very large margins all round, crisp and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive. Photo
£220-250
Plate Ib 2976
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AD large margins, black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£160-200
2977
ᔛ
AJ recut side lines, close to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£160-200
AL recut corners, from the upper right corner of the sheet showing a small portion of the marginal inscription at top and a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower right, black Maltese Cross cancellation; Outstanding. Photo
£320-350
2978
ᔛ
2979
ᔛ
BE good to large margins all round, light red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£150-200
2980
ᔛ
BH recut corners, large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and most attractive. Photo
£220-250
2981
ᔛ
BK large margins all round, black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£150-200
2982
ᔛ
CE a little close at lower right but large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at upper right, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine appearance, thinned. Photo
£100-120
CH good to very large margins all round, crisp, practically complete and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; indentation in margin at left, attractive and fine. Photo
£240-280
DD roller flaw, on blueté paper, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation; manuscript on reverse, fine. Photo
£150-200
2983
2984
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2955
2956
2957
2959
2961
2962
2963
2965
2967
2969
2970
2971
2974
2975
2976
2977
2978
2979
2980
2981
2982
2983
2984
2989
2990
3000
2987
2992
3001
3018
2985
2994
3005
3022
3006
3023 321
2988
2995
3008
3026
2999
3015
3028
3029
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2986
2987
2988
2989
2990
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2992
2993
2994
2995
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DL from the right of the sheet and with good to large margins other sides, practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; very fine and attractive. Photo
£400-500
DL large to huge margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation, on entire letter to Buckingham with fine red Manchester c.d.s. of 25 Jan. 1841 across flap on reverse; clean and uncreased. An extraordinary example on cover. Photo
£600-800
EC-ED horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo
£280-320
FG on blueté paper, large to very large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile clear; fine. Photo
£160-200
HE good to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and attractive. Photo
£250-300
HI-HJ horizontal pair in an intense black shade, good to large margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and very attractive. Photo
£600-700
HI and PF, margins mostly all round, PF just touched at lower left, tied by three heavy black Maltese Cross cancellations on entire letter, dated 19 Oct. 1840 to Upper Canada, endorsed Paid and rated “2/8”, boxed Perth d.s. on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, perimeter and other faults. Extremely rare use of the Penny Black to an overseas destination. Photo
£5,000-6,000
IE constant variety, intense black shade, large to very large margins, upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£240-280
JJ (recut sidelines) good to large margins all round, tied to entire by red Maltese Cross, dated 20th. November 1840 to London; some wrinkles, otherwise fine
£80-100
LA from the left of the sheet with marginal inscription “... e the LABELS above t” and large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. Photo
£500-600
NK intense black shade, good to very large margins, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orange-red shade; superb. Photo
£300-350
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3012 3003
3021
3007
3024
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PE-QL block of four with part of sheet margin at right and good to large margins other sides, large part original gum, horizontal and vertical creases in the margins between the stamps and QL with diagonal crease; some tiny stains and soiling. A rare block. Specialised AS5, £140,000. Photo
£25,000-30,000
PROVENANCE:
W.J.B. Innes, July 1948 2997
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RF recut sidelines, slightly close at lower right, good to large margins other sides, orangered Maltese Cross cancellation. Also 1870 1⁄ 2 d. Plate 4, RK on printed entire; fine
£100-120
2998
2998
ᔛ
TG intense black shade, part of sheet margin at foot and good to large margins other sides, bold red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
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£220-250
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3000
3001
刂
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AI grey-black shade, good to very large margins all round, large part, slightly redistributed original gum; fine and fresh. Specialised AS6, £16,000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
BG intense black shade, large margins, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation (scarce on this plate); fine and most attractive. Specialised AS14m, £650. Photo
£250-300
EC intense black shade, good margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation in a scarlet-vermilion shade at the upper right corner leaving the Queen’s profile untouched; very fine. An outstanding example. Photo
£250-300
3002 3002
刂
DC-DF horizontal strip of four, close to large margins all round, toned original gum, vertical crease between DD and DE, DC with tiny thin; rare and a most appealing strip. With B.P.A. Certificate (1987), Photo
£10,000-15,000
PROVENANCE:
“Tes”, October 1995 3003
3004
3005
3006
*
*
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ᔛ
3007 ័
3008
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GF intense black shade with good to huge margins all round and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter (side flaps missing), dated 1840 (6 Oct.), on reverse five Irish datestamps in three different colours, including Derry with two different days; fine. Photo
£300-350
IJ large margins all round, tied by a red Maltese Cross cancellation, in an orange-red shade, which leaves the Queen’s profile untouched, to entire dated 22 May 1840, to Kirkcudbright; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; the entire with some minor faults. An most attractive May date cover. Specialised AS15th, £2,800. Photo
£600-700
JI-JJ horizontal pair with good to huge margins all round, red Maltese Cross cancellations in a bright orange-vermilion shade; fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Photo
£500-600
MH large balanced margins, complete, central and upright red Maltese Cross cancellation; superb exhibition quality. Photo
£400-500
NJ slightly cut into or touched at foot and at right, tied by a vivid red Maltese Cross cancellation on large part front and part of reverse to Pontefract with clear Leeds c.d.s. of 2 May 1840 on reverse (clearly an error). Unusual and interesting. Photo
£300-500
OA part of sheet margin at left and very large margins other sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, complete red Maltese Cross cancellation. A stunning example. Photo
£400-500
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OC large margins all round, tied by an ideal strike of the red Maltese Cross in a scarlet vermilion shade, to entire letter, dated 21 June 1840, from Bedford to Woburn with dated marking on the front. A wonderful combination of aesthetic appeal and Exhibition quality. One of the finest non marginal 1d. Black singles on cover in existence. Photo
£2,000-2,500
Plate III 3010
ᔛ
AH from the top of the sheet with full margin and inscription “...HAND SIDE of the” and with good to very large margins other sides, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine. A flawless example of exhibition quality. Photo
3011 3011
3012
ᔛ
*
£400-500
3013
OA part of sheet margin at left and large to very large margins other sides, crisp and practically complete red Maltese Cross cancellation. A flawless example, superb in every respect. Photo
£1,500-2,000
RC cut into at foot, tied by red Maltese Cross to envelope, dated 31 May 1840 (fourth Sunday) from Beaconsfield to Hampshire, dated markings on reverse. R.P.S. Certificate stating “heavily creased and corners restored”. Rare. Specialised AS20tk, £13,000. Photo
£800-1,000
Plate IV 3013 ័
AA intense black shade, clear to large margins all round, tied to piece by practically upright red Maltese Cross in a scarlet shade; fine and a scarce corner example. Photo
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£200-250
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3015
刂
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OL from the right of the sheet with inscription “... ot to remove the Ce”, large to very large margins other sides and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at lower left, small part sweated original gum; a small thin in the margin hardly detracts from this marvellous stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). Photo
£10,000-12,000
SL from the right of the sheet with full deckle edge, large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, red Maltese Cross cancellation; very fine and highly attractive. Photo
£400-500
3016 Plate V 3016
刂
DK-DL horizontal pair from the right of the sheet with full sheet margin and good to large margins other sides, part original gum, minor stains and some creases (one cracking the surface of DK); fine appearance and rare. With photocopy of a B.P.A. Certificate (1995) of a strip of five from which this pair originates. Specialised AS25, £55,000. Photo
£5,000-8,000
PROVENANCE:
Nigel Howard, November 1994
3017 3017
3018
3019
刂
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FL from the right of the sheet with marginal inscription “... CE 1d. Per Label. 1/- P”, large margins other sides and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, full original gum, vertical crease at right and toned gum; fine and rare. Photo
£5,000-6,000
MD-ME horizontal pair with good to huge margins and fine delicate impressions, Ruby Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Rare and attractive. Specialised AS25ve, £2,400 as singles. Photo
£800-1,000
RI margins three sides, cut into and torn at top, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter to Waterford, dated 1 Oct. 1840, with fine Dublin octagonal “MORE/+TO+/PAY” handstamp and manuscript “2” on front; dated markings on reverse. An attractive entire and the More to Pay handstamp very rare on a Penny Black cover
£300-350
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3021
刂
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BK-BL horizontal pair from the right of the sheet and with good to large margins other sides, part original gum; tiny thin in the margin at left, very fine and extremely rare. With R.P.S. Certificate (1984), Specialised AS41, £56,000. Photo
£12,000-15,000
KE a slightly worn impression, good to very large margins all round and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 7 April 1841, from Bradford to South Cave (Hull), framed “MISSENT/TO/YORK” alongside, the letter was sent on to London (9.4) and arrived at Howden (10.4); a full range of dated markings on reverse; fine and a rare ‘Missent’ Penny Black cover. Photo
£200-250
Plate VII 3022
3023
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ᔛ
DH good to huge margins, red Maltese Cross cancellation in a rose-red shade; fine. A most attractive example. Photo
£220-250
QF large to very large margins all round, crisp red Maltese Cross cancellation; pressed horizontal crease at foot. Exceptional appearance. Photo
£100-120
Plate VIII 3024
*
BG intense black shade with large balanced margins, tied by a fine red Maltese Cross to entire letter, dated 15 Jan. 1841, to Kendal, on reverse blue Kendal d.s.; clean and uncreased. A stunning cover of Exhibition quality. With R.P.S. Certificate (1992). Photo
£600-700
3025 3025
刂
CI-CJ horizontal pair, large margins all round, unused (regummed), vertical crease in the margin between the pair, a little soiled. Rare. Specialised AS46, £75,000. Photo
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£10,000-12,000
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3027
ᔛ
*
x3028
刂
JA from the left of the sheet with inscription “...wards the RIGHT HA” and close to large margins other sides, red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. Photo
£400-500
KI just touched at right, good to large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 28 Nov. 1840 from London to Coupar Angus, dated markings on reverse, fine and with interesting contents regarding the birth of Queen Victoria’s first child, the Princess Victoria. “.....I hope you are loyal enough to be glad to hear that the poor little Queen was getting over her trouble so well. I am glad she is getting so well over it but I cannot see any such great matter for rejoicing in the birth of the little affair, for whose maintenance this unhappy country will be still more heavily taxed - Did I tell you that the Wet nurse is to have £1000?- The Queen was very anxious to have a surgeon’s wife but, not being able to meet one willing to undertake the office, who had the - in her majesty’s eyes - necessary qualification of Black hair & black eyes, she is obliged to put up with a music master’s wife. I wonder if she fancies the wet nurse’s eyes will colour the child’s, for undoubtedly the infant princess has no title to Black eyes from either father or mother...”; fine and a most interesting entire letter. Photo
£500-600
TG in a fresh shade, small to very large margins, unused and regummed. A fresh and fine example. R.P.S. Certificate (1999). S.G. 2, £16,500. Photo
£1,000-1,200
Plate IX 3029
刂
3030 ័
BF large margins, full cracked original gum, two ink marks on reverse (one shows on face); fresh and fine. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). Specialised AS56, £20,000. Photo
£6,000-8,000
NA part of sheet margin at left and large margins other sides, tied to small piece by complete red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. A very fine example from this scarce plate. Photo
£300-400
Plate X 3031
3032
3033
*
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*
JA, small to large margins all round, tied to entire from Ross to Gloucester, dated 11 March 1841, by a black Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile untouched, dated markings on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive. Fine and very scarce. Photo.
£350-400
NA with sheet margin and inscription “Per Row of 12. £1...” at left, margin at right added, red Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile practically untouched. Fine appearance. Photo
£150-200
TH part of sheet margin at foot, small to very large margins other sides, tied to entire letter (headed “North Durham Railway Company”) to Durham, by a crisp and practically upright black Maltese Cross cancellation, dated 16 April 1841, dated markings on reverse; vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesive; exceptional. Photo
£500-600
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Plate XI 3034
ᔛ
EF grey-black shade, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellation, large to very large margins all round; a few coloured marks on reverse and R.P.S. Certificate (1982) which mentions a crease. Photo
£1,200-1,500
3035 3035
刂អ B
ND-OF (OF constant variety), the magnificent block of six (3x2), good to large margins all round, original gum; ND thinned, vertical crease in the margin between the first and second vertical rows. A trifle discoloured, fine and extremely rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1985). Specialised AS73, £260,000 as pair and block of four. Photo
£40,000-50,000
PROVENANCE:
P.C. Litchfield, April 1950 E. Dale, October 1959 3036
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OE large to very large margins all round, crisp, practically complete and upright black Maltese Cross cancellation. Superb. R.P.S. Certificate (1983). Photo
£1,500-2,000
Unplated 3037
*
1840 (20 Aug.-2 Nov.) twenty-seven entire letters or envelopes each bearing 1d., mostly with four margins, all addressed to Miss Atherstone (23) or Edwin Atherstone (4) in London (one addressed to Liverpool) from their father Edwin Atherstone, an art dealer, on his sales tour around England. From Birmingham (3), Cheltenham (2), Derby, Leamington, Liverpool (4), Manchester (9), Nottingham (2), Wolverhampton (3) and one unknown; also 1840 1d., EI, plate IV, even margins all round, unused (not guaranteed). A very interesting lot well worth closer inspection. Photo
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£5,000-6,000
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1840 Two Pence Blue Plate 1 3038
3039
3040
ᔛ
ᔛ
*
HC-HE horizontal strip of three, good to very large margins all round, light red Maltese Cross cancellations; fine. Photo
£800-1,000
KK-KL horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, crisp black Maltese Cross cancellations; fine and attractive. Photo.
£600-800
MH good to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation in an orangered shade, to printed “TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE THAMES AND ISIS NAVIGATION” entire letter, dated 25 Sept. 1840, to Windsor, red Oxford s.d. on reverse; filing folds well clear of the adhesive; fine and appealing. Photo
£800-1,000
3041
3041
*
MK large margins, placed diagonally (perhaps suggesting a kiss) and tied by a superb red Maltese Cross in an orange vermilion shade, on printed invoice headed “POSTAGE STAMPS” dated 19 Dec. 1840, from William Wordsworth, to Mrs. Hannah Backhouse, Postmistress of Kendal, blue Ambleside d.s. on reverse; fine. A spectacular and important single 2d. Blue cover. Photo
£6,000-8,000
Note: William Wordsworth (1770-1850) Poet, Poet Laureate (from 1843) was distributor of stamps for the County of Westmorland from 1812-1842. 3042
ᔛ
TE-TF horizontal pair in a delicate pale blue shade, good to large margins all round, practically upright red Maltese Cross cancellations in an orange-red shade; exceptional and of Exhibition quality. Photo
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£1,200-1,500
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3033
3031 Ex 3046
3053
3040
3060
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3043 “Black” Plates 3043
3044
3045
3046
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*
*
*
x3047
3048
刂
ᔛ
Plate 1b: CI-DJ block of four, three good to huge margins, cut into at right, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellations, to entire, dated 8 June 1841, from Glasgow to London, dated markings on reverse; unobtrusive filing folds clear of the adhesives. A major line engraved rarity. The block of four not priced by Stanley Gibbons. Photo
£2,000-2,500
Plate 2: BB, NG and TB, Plate 5: RD, Plate 8: AG, GH, JH and JI used together, KL and ME, Plate 9: HG and OI, Plate 10: EE, GL, HE, IH, JL and LK, Plate 11: DK and KC (Greenock Maltese Cross), each tied to separate entire or entire letter (except Plate 8 JH and JI), margins all round to cut into, mixed condition
£200-250
Plate 8: AJ, good to large margins all round, tied by black Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire letter, dated 17 Aug. 1841, to Dunbar, redirected to Haddington, dated markings on reverse; filing folds and a little soiled on the reverse. A scarce redirected letter
£100-120
Plate 9: JE margins all round, tied by a fine strike of the Manchester “Fish Tail” distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation to entire letter, dated 19 April 1841, to London, dated markings on reverse, also unplated AH, touched at left, tied to entire letter, dated 13 Oct. 1842, to Dundee, by a fine strike of the type 2 Manchester small diamond replacement Maltese Cross. Photo
£200-250
Plate 10: EF showing the “O” flaw, close to good margins all round; unused and regummed. Fresh appearance. Specialised AS69, £2,800. Photo
£200-250
Plate 10: Selection of fourteen, including OJ with red Maltese Cross cancellation, OJ-OK horizontal pair on entire letter from Campbelltown to Inveraray, SI (constant variety) on entire letter with Greenock distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, SJ with blue Maltese Cross cancellation, etc., chiefly good to fine
£600-700
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3034
3036
3038
3010
3039
3042
3057
3047
3068
3074
3070
3030
3071
3076
3069 3083
3075
3087
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3019
3049
3051
3049
3050
3051
*
*
*
Ex 3086
Plate 13: JD close at top but enormous margins other sides and showing portions of five adjoining stamps, tied by black Maltese Cross with leaves the Queen’s profile practically untouched, on entire letter dated 27 Sept. 1841 from Waterford to Kilkenny; fine and attractive. Photo
£200-220
Plate 16: AI touched at top, good margins other sides, tied to large part of entire letter (lower flap missing), dated 11 Jan. 1842, to Leeds, by a fine strike of the Perth distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation, overstruck by Leeds double ring c.d.s., fine and a very scarce combination
£120-150
Plate 18: HC good to large margins all round, tied by the distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation of Perth on entire letter, dated 11 May 1842, dated markings on reverse; horizontal filing fold well clear of the adhesive and a trifle soiled. Fine. Specialised BS7tt, £1,000. Photo
£400-500
Note: Rockoff & Jackson record the use of the distinctive Maltese Cross of Perth between March 1841 and Jan. 1844 3052 ័
Plate 28: MA (double letter “M”), good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by a watery blue Maltese Cross cancellation which leaves the Queen’s profile practically clear; tiny indentation to the left of “P” of “POSTAGE”; very fine appearance and rare. Specialised BS17sc, £650 off piece
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3054
3055
3056
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*
刂
x3057
x3058
3059
3060
3061
3062
3063
3064
3065
刂
刂 ᔛ
ᔛ
*
*
*
*
*
*
Plate 30: FG, good to very large margins all round, tied by a fine strike of the number “4” in Maltese Cross cancellation, to entire dated 24 March 1843, to Appleby, dated markings on reverse, fine and very early use of the numbered Cross. Specialised BS19ud, £2,000. Photo
£700-800
Plate 35: TK, from the foot of the sheet with inscription “... (be c)areful not to rem(ove the cement)” and large margins other sides, black Maltese Cross cancellation; fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2016)
£100-120
Plate 41: EB, large margins, Plate 131: HI, good to large margins, each tied to entire letters to Dublin by “17” in diamond cancellations of Drogheda (the first with serif); superb strikes
£100-120
Plate 76: AE, sweated original gum, good to large margins all round; a trifle age toned. Also Plate 101: FF, unused (regummed). Each with B.P.A. Certificate (2016)
£120-150
Plate 81: MD-ME horizontal pair in a pale shade, with very large to enormous margins all round, showing portions of four adjoining stamps, large part original gum. A fine and attractive pair. Photo
£200-250
Plate 154: AD, with small to huge margins showing a significant portion of the stamp below, unmounted mint. Copy of B.P.A. Certificate (for a pair). S.G. 8, £600
£100-120
Plate 166: NK-NL horizontal pair, huge margins and showing portions or a trace of three adjoining stamps, “498” barred oval cancellations of Manchester; exceptional
£120-140
IK touched at top left, large margins other sides and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at lower left, tied by deep green “395” Irish numeral cancellation of Roch Fortbridge, to envelope to Dublin dated 7 Sept. 1851, with matching Roch Fortbridge d.s. on reverse; clean and uncreased. Exceptionally rare. Specialised BIxc, £9,000. Photo
£400-500
JI large to huge margins all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tied to envelope, dated 9 Sept. 1853 by “186” numeral of Dublin; the envelope a little stained at foot
£100-120
NI large margins to touched, tied by a good strike of the distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation of Kelso, to entire letter, dated 5 Jan. 1843 to Coldstream and with two framed arrival datestamps on the front; TF good to large margins all round, tied by a fine and upright strike of the Greenock distinctive Maltese Cross, to entire, dated 29 Dec. 1841, to Greenock. Specialised B1ti., B1th. Photo
£200-250
PL large to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at foot, tied by “488” numeral of Lynn to envelope to Whittlesey, endorsed in red crayon Gone to America, dated markings on reverse; fine
£150-200
Selection of ten entires, mostly bearing four margined Plated examples, including double strike of the Maltese Cross, markings with double ring “TOO LATE”, “T.P./Streatham”, late use of Maltese Cross, Plate 171 with “387” numeral of Huddersfield on 1854 entire letter, etc., also 1857 entire bearing perf. 1d. with “DUNMORE EAST/83” mileage on reverse; chiefly fine. An attractive group
£300-350
Collection of thirty-five covers, some Plated and mostly with Maltese Cross cancellations, a variety of markings with green Athboy/Penny Post, red undated double ring “ETON”, blue “T.P./Charles St. West”, etc., mixed condition
£300-350
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3066 Plate 3 3066
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DC-DD horizontal pair, small to large margins all round, tied to entire letter to Macclesfield by two clear strikes of the number “10” in Maltese Cross cancellation, dated 24 July 1844. Lombard St. Maltese Cross datestamp on reverse; fine. The “10” in Maltese Cross is the scarcest number. Specialised ES11vj, £4,000 for a single on cover. Photo
£1,500-1,800
3067 x3067
3068
刂
ᔛ
EK-EL horizontal pair with right sheet margin in a fresh, pale shade, large to enormous margins showing traces of two adjoining designs, large part original gum; there is a vertical crease in the margin, clear of the design. EK showing shifted transfer (distorted letters) variety. A very desirable pair. B.P.A. Certificate (1996). S.G. 13, £15,000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
MB-MC horizontal pair, good to even margins all round, cancelled by single Wick “339” numeral between stamps, contrary to Post Office instructions; fine. Photo
£150-200
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ᔛអ B
3070 ័
PA-QF block of twelve (6x2) PA, PB, PC, PE shifted transfers, touched or slightly cut into at right and at foot, large margins other sides, “17” London inland cancellations; reduced pen mark and foot, thin spots and creases, nevertheless a fresh and attractive block of some rarity. B.P.A. Certificate (1996). Photo
£600-800
QK (shifted transfer) and QL, large to very large margins, QL showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at top, tied to piece by two good to fine strikes of the distinctive Maltese Cross cancellation of York. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1989). Specialised ES11ui., £5,000. Photo
£800-1,000
Plate 4 3071
3072
3073
ᔛ
*
ᔛ
x3074
3075
3076
3077
刂
ᔛ
ᔛ
ᔛ
BH-BI horizontal pair in a violet blue shade on thicker, lavender tinted paper, early printing BH without “Spectacles” variety, large to very large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at right, “447” numeral cancellations of Leeds; fine and rare. Specialised ES17o. Photo
£800-1,000
BH-BI horizontal pair, later printing, BH “Spectacles” variety, good to large margins and showing a trace of the adjoining stamp at right, tied by London “16” numeral cancellations to entire letter to Edinburgh, dated 12 June 1853; clean vertical filing folds clear of the adhesives; fine. Specialised ES14o. Photo
£500-600
BJ-BK horizontal pair, good to very large margins all round, “250” numeral cancellations of Davenport, CA-CB shifted transfer, touched at left, rare Bo’Ness datestamps of 27 Aug. 1856; fine
£100-120
FI, deep full blue, good to large margins, unused and regummed or redistributed gum. Hair on Queen’s face variety. S.G. 15, £8,500. Photo
£800-1,000
GD-GG horizontal strip of four in violet blue with marked ivory head with a slight sign of lavender tint (early stage), large margins all round and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, “198” barred oval cancellations of Chorley; a few tiny wrinkles, fine and an extraordinary strip. Photo
£500-600
QA barred oval cancellation, very large margins all round. Exceptional. With R.P.S. Certificate (1999). Photo
£100-120
RA-RB horizontal pair (RA shifted transfer), part of sheet margin at left, very large margins other sides and showing portion of the adjoining stamp at right and trace of another at foot, London district “24” cancellations; exceptional
£150-180
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*
1d. Plate 100: PE, tied by blue “29” barred oval of Ashburton to entire, ex the Fox Brothers correspondence, to Wellington, dated 5 May 1851; filing fold at right, well clear of the adhesive, fine and scarce. Specialised £3,200. Photo
339
£500-600
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ᔛ
Watermark Small Crown, perf. 16 1d. TB, cancelled by Chapel en le Frith “156” numeral in green, fine. Specialised C1uc, £450+
£120-150
3080 3080
3081
3082
*
刂អ ᔛ B
ᔛអ B
1d. AC-AE horizontal strip of three, tied by blue Galway Spoon cancellations on envelope, dated 18 July 1855, addressed to a Doctor of the 55th. Regiment, 2nd. Division, 1st. Brigade “Away on Service in the East”, blue “LETTERFRACK” and dated markings on reverse. A rare letter to the Crimea. Photo
£1,000-1,200
1858-79 1d. rose-red, Plate 131: KA-DD block of twelve (4x3) from the left of the sheet with inscription and part ornament, unmounted mint, the odd stain spot on reverse; fine. S.G. 43/44, £960+
£250-300
1870-74 11⁄ 2 d. rose-red, Plate 1: BE-CH block of eight (4x2) sharing six Southampton 5 Oct. 1872 cancellations, well centred, good colour and extremely rare. S.G. 51/53, £1,500 as two blocks of four. Photo
£700-800
1847-54 Embossed Issue 3083
3084
ᔛ
*
1/- green, large margins all round, “162” duplex cancellation of Cardiff; very fine. S.G. 54, £1,000. Photo
£250-300
1/- die 2, cut square with margins all round, used with 6d. cut-to-shape, on entire letter, dated 12 Nov. 1855, registered to Paris, “75” barred oval cancellations of Birmingham, a full range of markings; some minor faults but scarce and attractive. Photo
£300-400
1862-64 3085
3086
*
*
4d. HF and 6d. EF, tied by “92” duplex cancellation of Bolton, to envelope, dated 25 Feb. 1864, endorsed Via Marseilles, to Otago, New Zealand, faint arrival d.s. on reverse; traces of staining, fine
£100-120
9d. LL, used with 1d. Plate 78, on envelope, dated 21 July 1864, to Wellington, New Zealand, “693” duplex cancellations of Scarborough; Also 1865 (24 Oct.) envelope ex the same correspondence franked 1865-67 4d. Plate 9 and 6d. Plate 5; soiled and some minor imperfections. Scarce. Photo
£300-350
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3072
3078
3084
Ex 3155
3154
1865-67 x3087
刂
4d. vermilion, plate 12, MA-MC strip of three, redistributed gum; well centred and fresh colour. An attractive strip. S.G. 93. Photo
£150-200
1867-80 3088
ᔛ
2/- deep blue, Plate 1: ML and NJ, each with mute segmented circles cancellations; very fine. S.G. 119, £480. Photo Photos also appear on pages 335 and 343 341
£150-200
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3089 Watermark Maltese Cross 3089
3090
3091
刂
ᔛ P
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5/- deep rose, Plate 1: EC, sweated original gum, brilliant colour and well centred; fine. S.G. 126, £11,000. Photo
£1,500-2,000
10/- bistre, BA, imperforate colour trial overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 9, from the left of the sheet with inscription “TAGE STAM”, large part original gum, a little wrinkled, fine. Specialised from £2,400. Photo
£400-500
£1 brown-lilac, DC, crisp and central London c.d.s. of 25 May 1880, wonderful colour; pressed creases, pinhole and small thin at top. A most attractive example of this rare stamp. S.G. 129, £4,500. Photo
£500-600
Watermark Anchor, White Paper x3092
ᔛ S
£5 orange, CE, handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 11, large part original gum; well centred, a coupe of minor gum bends. Fresh and attractive. Specialised J128t, £4500. Photo
£700-800
3093 3093
刂 ᔛ
£5 orange DB, superb unmounted mint with just a few very minor gum wrinkles as must be expected. Brandon Certificate (2000). S.G. 137, £14,000. Photo
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3091
3092
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3095
3098
3100
3103
3096
3105
3104
3109
3112
3111
3106
3107
3110
3108
3082
3097 343
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3094 3094
ᔛ
£5 orange CI-CK, vertical strip of three, Glasgow FE 4 1896 cancellations; fine. An extremely rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (1994). S.G. 137, £14,250. Photo
£7,000-9,000
1873-80 x3095
刂 ᔛ
1/- green, plate 13, PD with wing margin and top margin, unmounted mint; lightly mounted in the top margin only. S.G. 150, £650. Photo
£200-240
1880-83 3096
刂អ B
3097 ័
3d. on 3d. lilac, RG-TH, block of six (2 x 3) from the foot of the pane, original gum with the lower block of four remaining unmounted mint, diagonal bend affecting TG-TH; fine. A fresh and rare block. S.G. 159, £4,200 as a block of four and two singles. Photo
£1,000-1,200
3d. on 3d. lilac and 6d. on 6d. lilac, tied by three “FORFAR/C/AU 16/83” c.d.s. to PARCELS label; the label with some defects an affixed to backing paper but very scarce usage in the first month of issue of the label. B.P.A. Certificate (2016). Photo
£300-400
4d. grey-brown, Plate 18: EE imperforate imprimatur, original gum, good margins, small pencil mark on reverse, fresh and fine. Specialised £2,500. Photo
£300-400
POST./FORFAR
3098
ᔛ P
3099
No Lot
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刂
3101
1d. deep purple, die II with “PEARS/SOAP” printed on the reverse in blue, outline letters, with full original gum. Fine. S.G. K8l, £650. Photo
£180-220
Specialised collection arranged in two volumes, contained in a carton, including plate proof (2) on green paper and on buff paper and mint, Die I, 14 dots, Bluish lilac overprinted SPECIMEN, Die II (16 dots), control single “K”, CONTROL “v” lower left corner pair variety misperforated caused by paper fold, Officials with Army 1896-1901 blocks with nine (3x3) middle stamp showing OFFICIAI, thirty (5x6) and twenty (2x10) used, Government Parcels 1887-1900 overprint inverted used (defective), 1896-1902 Office of Works on piece of 1901 O.H.M.S. with “her” deleted and handstamped “HIS”, British East Africa Company 1890 1⁄ 2 a. on 1d. (2); also selection of envelopes/postal stationery with used abroad, express, registered, uprated with 1887 to Germany 21⁄ 2 d. red with 1d., 1883-84 6d. green. An interesting lot with condition a little mixed in places. (hundreds)
£1,500-2,000
3102 x3102
ᔛ E
1883-84 unified series 1⁄ 2 d. to £5 composite essay headed “Scheme showing the Designs and Colours of the Stamps that will be in use after April the 1st, 1884” on brown card; repaired tear at top through inscription. Photo Photo for lot 3100 appears on page 343 345
£250-300
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£1 brown-lilac, SB, oval registered Threadneedle St. cancellation; good colour and perfs., violet handstamp on reverse, fine. S.G. 185, £2,800. Photo
£500-600
1888 Watermark Orbs x3104
ᔛ S
£1 brown-lilac, HA, handstamped “SPECIMEN” type 11, large part original gum; fresh and attractive. Specialised K16s, £6,750. Photo
£800-1,000
1887-1900 Jubilee x3105
刂 ᔛ
2d. green and scarlet, unmounted mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1992). S.G. 199, £550. Photo
£180-220
x3106
刂 ᔛ
3d. purple on orange, unmounted mint; with lower sheet margin. R.P.S. Certificate (1994). S.G. 204, £1,300. Photo
£400-450
41⁄ 2 d. green and deep bright carmine, unmounted mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1990). S.G. 206a, £1,000. Photo
£250-300
x3107
刂 ᔛ
3108
刂
41⁄ 2 d. green and deep bright carmine, very lightly hinged; fine. S.G. 206a, £750. Photo
£200-250
3109
刂
5d. dull purple and blue, Die I, original gum; slight wrinkles, fresh colours and fine. S.G. 207, £800. Photo
£150-200
10d. dull purple and deep carmine, unmounted mint; with trimmed lower left corner margins. S.G. 210a, £800. Photo
£220-250
1/- green variety inverted watermark, unmounted mint. Very scarce. S.G. 211Wi, £2,200. Photo
£600-800
£1 green, QD, lightly mounted or unmounted mint; well centred, fresh and attractive. S.G. 212. Photo
£1,200-1,500
11⁄ 2 d. Reply Paid Essay of the head Plate only, imperforate in blue, on gummed and watermarked paper, from the foot of the sheet; fine. Specialised £425
£100-120
x3110
x3111
x3112
3113
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂
P ᔛ
King Edward VII Issues 1902-10 De La Rue 3114
3115
3116
3117
3118
S ᔛ
S ᔛ
ᔛ
刂
刂
x3119
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. to £1, set of sixteen values (4d. green and grey-brown) overprinted “SPECIMEN” (2d., 4d., 5d., 9d., 10d., 1/-, 2/6d., 5/-, 10/- and £1 type 16, others type 15 or 22), original gum, 1⁄ 2 d. with slightly rounded corner, £1 from the foot of the sheet; fine and a rare set. Specialised £4,545. Photo
£1,200-1,500
2/6d. lilac, 5/- bright carmine and £1 dull blue-green, all overprinted “SPECIMEN” type 16, large part original gum; 2/6d. minor corner wrinkle, £1 slightly rounded upper-right corner. Fresh. Specialised M48t, M51s, M55s, £2,200. Photo
£150-180
2/6d., 5/-, £1, 1911-13 Somerset House 10/-, each with circular cancellation, fine. S.G. 260, 264, 266, 319, £1,795. Photo
£400-500
5/- bright carmine, 10/- ultramarine, original gum (10/- slightly yellowish), fine. S.G. 263, 265 £1,450. Photo
£250-300
£1 dull blue green, original gum; fine. S.G. 266, £2,000. Photo
£650-700
£1 dull blue-green, very lightly mounted mint; well centred and fine. S.G. 266, £2,000. Photo
£600-800
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Ex 3115
Ex 3117
3119
3118
3122 3129
3125
3130
3132
3131
3135
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刂 ᔛ
1
⁄ 2 d. dull green, perforation 15 x 14, pair left-hand stamp with gash in crown; fine unmounted mint. Specialised M4g, £280 (for mounted)
£120-150
3121 1911-13 Somerset House 3121
刂+ អ
x3122
刂 ᔛ
10/- blue lower left corner block of four, original gum with one remaining unmounted mint, very slightly toned, otherwise fine. An attractive block. S.G. 319, £5,900. Photo
£1,500-2,000
£1 deep blue-green with interpanneau margin at top, mounted in the margin only, the stamp being unmounted. S.G. 320, £3,000. Photo
£700-900
King George V Issues 3123
A * ᔛ
1911 Coronation Aerial Post, red envelope, with enclosure, addressed to Bombay and redirected to Allahabad, franked 1d. with Die 3 cancellation of 15 Sept., transit and arrival datestamps, including Bombay Sea Post Office, on reverse; fine
£100-120
1911-12 3124
ᔛ P
3125
刂+ ᔛ អ
3126
刂
1
⁄ 2 d. Die IA, die proof of the accepted design with uncleared value tablets and without “HALFPENNY”, on Proof paper (100x125mm.) in deep carmine with reversed “2” above the design; very fine and rare. Specialised £2,200. Photo 1d. carmine imperforate plate proof block of four; fine unmounted mint. Photo
£350-400
1d. mint selection including 1912 Simple Cypher scarlet variety white flaw above right value; also used watermark Crown variety open top to leaf. Fair to fine (5)
£200-250
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£800-1,000
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3124
3127 1912-24 3127
3128
P ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
Profile Head, Master Die for the 1d. and 21⁄ 2 d. values, Stage 4b in black on Proof paper (114x156mm.); fine. Specialised £2,400. Photo
£1,000-1,200
11⁄ 2 d. chocolate-brown, variety no watermark, unmounted mint from the upper-right corner of the sheet, pencil notations and very slight traces of staining in the margins; fine. S.G. 363a, £350
£100-120
1913 Waterlow x3129
x3130
x3131
x3132
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
刂
2/6d. sepia-brown with lower margin [38], mounted in the margin only, the stamp being unmounted mint; well centred with good perforations, folded between the stamp and margin. S.G. 400, £550. Photo
£150-180
5/- carmine-red, unmounted mint; very well centred with good perfs. A fine and appealing example. Specialised N66 (3). Photo
£200-250
10/- indigo-blue in a top left corner single, mounted in the side margin only, the stamp being unmounted mint; light gum ageing, superb centring and perfs. S.G. 402, £2,000. Photo
£400-500
£1 green, lightly mounted mint; good perforations, fresh appearance. S.G. 403, £3,500. Photo
£800-1,000
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3133 3133
3134
3135
刂+ ᔛ អ
ᔛ
刂 ᔛ
£1 green, block of four from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, some small gum wrinkles and crease in the margin; fine, fresh and exceptionally well centred. S.G. 403, £19,200+. Photo
£10,000-12,000
£1 green and £1 dull blue-green, used, the first with a short perf. at left; sound. S.G. 403404, £3,000
£500-600
£1 deep green, unmounted mint, well centred and fine. Sorani Certificate (2002). Specialised N72(3), £6,500. Photo
£2,500-3,000
3136 x3136
刂
£1 dull blue-green, with lower margin showing part central cross, lightly mounted mint; light gum ageing, mostly confined to the margin, good perfs. and fairly well centred. S.G. 404, £3,500. Photo
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£800-1,000
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3137 3137
刂+ ᔛ អ
£1 dull blue-green, block of four from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, hinged in the margin only, centred slightly to foot; fine and rare. S.G. 404, £19,200+. Photo
£8,000-10,000
1915 De La Rue 3138
3139
3140
刂
刂
ᔛអ B
2/6d. 2/6d. deep yellow-brown, unmounted mint, fine. Also 1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 2/6d., two lightly hinged examples. S.G. 405, 414, £1,000
£250-300
10/- deep blue, large part original gum; a few irregular perforations and a lightly bent corner perforation; fine. S.G. 411, £3,750. Photo
£250-300
10/- blue, block of six (2x3), London circular cancellations; small faults and the fifth stamp defective. A scarce and attractive block. S.G. 412
£500-600
3141 3141
刂 ᔛ
10/- bright (“Cambridge”) blue, unmounted mint from the lower-right corner of the sheet, pencil notation in the margin and the gum rather flattened. Rare. Brandon Certificate (2007). Specialised N70(3), £14,000. Photo
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£5,000-6,000
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3142 3142
刂 ᔛ
10/- deep (intense) bright blue, unmounted mint from the upper left corner of the sheet, hinged in the margin only, excellent colour and perfs., a fine example of this rare shade. Brandon Certificate (2000). Specialised N70(5), £12,500. Photo
£3,000-4,000
3143
3143
刂+ ᔛ អ
10/- bright blue, block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, the first with a small patch of very slightly disturbed gum; good colour and perfs., fine and a rare block. Brandon Certificate (2006). Specialised N70(7), £24,000+. Photo
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£7,000-9,000
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3144 1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 3144
刂 ᔛ
2/6d. sepia (shade associated with the De La Rue printing), unmounted mint from the left of the sheet, well centred, good colour and perfs., fine. A very rare and striking unlisted shade. B.P.A. Certificate (1991). Photo
Ex 3145 x3145
3146
3147
刂 ᔛ
刂
ᔛ
3148 ័
£6,000-7,000
Ex 3146
2/6d. olive-brown, 5/- rose-carmine and 10/- dull grey blue, each with left sheet margin, mounted in the margin only or unmounted mint; a good set. S.G. 413a - 417, £1,600. Photo
£400-500
2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, original gum, 2/6d. with small faults, 10/- fine unmounted mint. S.G. 415a, 416, 417, £1,350. Photo
£250-300
10/- dull grey-blue (19 singles, seven pairs, block of four and three blocks of six), also De La Rue 10/- pair, all used, mixed condition but many fine and an unusual group. S.G. 417
£500-600
10/- dull grey-blue (5) used with 2/6d. and 1/- on registered parcel tag from London to Copenhagen; some faults but extremely scarce. S.G. 417. Photo
£250-300
1924-26 Watermark Block Cypher 3149
3150
3151
S 刂ᔛ
刂
刂+ ᔛ អ
1
⁄ 2 d. green overprinted “specimen” (type 23) double, one albino. Fine mint. Specialised N33ta, unpriced
£100-120
11⁄ 2 d. red-brown showing blob on King’s nose (from horizontal coil); fine mint. Specialised N35(1)k, £400
£120-150
1924 and 1925 Wembley sets in fine unmounted mint corner blocks of four (hinged in the margins). S.G. 430-433, £440+
£100-120
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3152
£300-400
3153 3153
3154
3155
A * ᔛ
*
*
£1 black, tied by London c.d.s. of 3 April 1931, to “Ist England Australia Official Air Mail 1931” Imperial Airways souvenir envelope addressed to Sydney with arrival datestamp on reverse (29 Apr.); the envelope with two small perimeter tears, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 438. Photo
£1,100-1,200
£1 black, lower marginal single tied to registered envelope by Fenchurch St. registration d.s. of 25 July 1929, addressed to Zurich with “Registered + Insured/ for four hundred pounds/ £400” manuscript endorsement and INSURED / VALUEUR DÉCLARÉE etiquette. Very fine and possibly commercial usage. S.G. 438. Photo
£1,100-1,200
1
⁄ 2 d. to 21⁄ 2 d. set of four in control strips of three, used addressed to Blackheath, tied by “GRENWICH B.O.” first c.d.s., the 1⁄ 2 d. and 1d. envelopes bearing additional Insignificant tone specks on 1⁄ 2 d. envelope, otherwise very 437. Photo
on four registered envelopes day of issue 10 May 1929, values to make 41⁄ 2 d. rate. fine and attractive. S.G. 434£900-1,000
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ᔛ អ E+
3157
1934-36 Photogravure 1d. scarlet large head essay, imperforate block of four on gummed and watermarked paper; fine. Specialised £720+
£150-200
1934 re-engraved 2/6d., 5/- and 10/-, unmounted mint, the 2/6d. and 5/- from the right of the sheet, 10/- small corner crease. Also a used set and 1918-19 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- fair to fine used. S.G. 450-452, etc.
£250-300
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3158
3158
刂
1935 Silver Jubilee 21⁄ 2 d. Prussian blue error of colour, large part original gum from the left of the sheet with “W/35” Control and plate number “34”; fine. An exceptional example of this rarity. S.G. 456a, £13,500+. Photo
£11,000-13,000
King George VI Issues
3159 3159
3160
S ᔛ
刂អ ᔛ B
1940 Stamp Centenary 1d. from the left hand side of the sheet showing control “G/40/3”, overprinted “specimen” (type 9), fine unused. Specialised QCom.3s, unpriced. Photo
£100-120
1948 Silver Wedding £1 blue, complete sheet of twenty (5x4), unmounted mint, some small wrinkles or creases, fine. Also 21⁄ 2 d. mint block of fifteen (3x5). S.G.494, £800+
£200-250
Queen Elizabeth II Issues 3161
刂អ ᔛ B
1963-69 selection of commemorative issues, mostly in complete sheets, including 1963 F.F.H., 1963 Lifeboat, 1963 Red Cross, 1963 COMPAC, later with some better phosphor sets, etc., unmounted mint, mostly fine
£250-300
Officials 3162
3163
刂
刂
Government Parcels: 1883-86 9d. dull green, part original gum; fine. S.G. O63, £2,750. Photo
£500-600
A selection including Inland Revenue 1880-81 1⁄ 2 d., 1d. (3, one with blue-black overprint) and 6d.; 1884-88 5/- rose, NF, unused without gum, (R.P.S. Certificate, 1944 and B.P.A. Certificate, 2007); Government Parcels 1887-90 9d. dull purple and blue, 1891-1900 2d, grey-green and carmine; a few faults though generally fine. Cat. £1,800+
£500-600
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3165
3166
3167
3168
*
*
*
*
*
1d. carmine, cancelled by “NORWOOD- S.E.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, on Oswald Marsh envelope, with a different Norwood c.d.s. despatch mark at upper right and “1d./5L” instructional handstamp in black. Fine and scarce. S.G. D1. Photo
£350-400
1914 (18 Apr.) Downey head, 1d. red letter card, and 1⁄ 2 d. green post card, both cancelled with “IPSWICH SORTING OFFICE / NIGHT DOWN T.P.O.” c.d.s, and bearing single line POSTED WITHOUT LATE FEE cachet, taxed with 1914 1d. carmine, cancelled by “LEWISHAM B.O.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, Fine and scarce. Photo
£500-600
1d. carmine, cancelled by “HANDSWORTH/ BIRMINGHAM.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, on W.T. Wilson envelope, “1d.” h.s. and “Closed contrary/ to regulations /75” boxed cachet in black. Postage paid with 1912-21 1⁄ 2 d. green, cancelled with Birmingham c.d.s. Fine and scarce. S.G. D2. Photo
£350-400
2d. agate, used on 1914 (19 April) W.T. Wilson envelope from Belgium, cancelled by “HANDSWORTH/ BIRMINGHAM.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, “T” h.s. and “NORTH WESTERN T.P.O.” transit c.d.s. Interesting and unusual first day usage. S.G. D4. Photo
£400-450
2d. agate, tied to Oswald Marsh envelope, cancelled by “NORWOOD- S.E.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, , with a different Norwood c.d.s. despatch mark at upper right and “2d./5L” instructional handstamp in black. Fine and scarce. S.G. D4. Photo
£350-400
3169 3169
*
5d. brownish cinnamon, tied to Oswald Marsh registered envelope, cancelled by “NORWOOD- S.E.”, c.d.s. dated 20 April, 1914, the first day of issue, Registered ‘Norwood’ registration despatch mark and boxed “POSTED OUT/ OF COURSE /54” cachet in violet. Fine and rare. S.G. D7. Photo
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£1,800-2,000
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3164
3166
3165
3167
3168
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Revenue Stamps General Duty 3170
1694-1827 neatly presented collection arranged on album leaves comprising thirty-seven detailing the history of the duty and the application of embossed impressed labels with War Taxation uses 1694, 1711 complete receipts, Power of Attorney, Indentures, Exchequer Bills, Leases and Bills of Lading; also 1839 receipt for paper delivered to the printer. An interesting lot worthy of closer inspection
£300-500
Ex 3171 3171
ᔛ P E ᔛ
1887-88 archive material relating to the 1888 introduction of new cancellations in stamping offices, including hand painted essays for ‘Liverpool’ embossed cancellation, painted over general duty issues of 1887, one sheet of sketch designs featuring oval, curved, circular and wavy edged band designs, a formalised follow up sheet bearing an exquisitely produced trio of circular, oval and rectangular designs, endorsed “Mr Peacock is strongly in favour of a die of the Band-shape”, two sheets bearing proof impressions of cancellations for Liverpool (2) and Birmingham, a letter from “Mr J. Suorder” suggesting a “modification of the system”, for cancelling general duty stamps, explaining his proposed process of embossing over small adhesive designs with his own charmingly hand painted essays (3), lastly 1887 2d. to £10 set of thirty blue General Duty stamps, all overprinted SPECIMEN affixed to Inland Revenue headed paper. A stunning and unusually complete record. Photo
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£4,500-5,000
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Ex 3172 Health and Pensions 3172
ᔛ P
1925 Health and Pensions proofs (126) on pages from engraver’s presentation book with manuscript annotations and reference numbers, each handstamped “CANCELLED” in red, “Scalloped Background” set die proofs in black, (higher values with value in red) including rare high values 19/6d., 17/4d., 14/1d., 12/51⁄ 2 d., 12/-, 11/11d., 8/8d. 7/7d., “Crown on White Background” issues (75) including horizontal plate proof pairs (20), and value tablet proofs for the scarce high values (21/8d., 15/2d., 13/4d., 10/10d. etc.), a unique and attractive record of the issue. Photo
£2,200-2,400
Ex 3173 3173
ᔛ E
1942-45 Overprint Essays (15) for the ‘Multiple Contributions’ issues, each handstamped “CANCELLED” in red and affixed to engraver’s presentation book page with manuscript reference numbers and dates, blue and black proofs (8) comprising, 26/-, 20/7d., (2) 13/-, overprinted “13 CONTRIBUTIONS”, 16/-, 12/8d., overprinted “8 CONTRIBUTIONS”, and 4/-, and 3/2d. overprinted “2 CONTRIBUTIONS”. Red and black proofs (7) comprising 14/1d., 21/8d., and 14/1d. overprinted “13 CONTRIBUTIONS”, 13/4d. and 17/4d. overprinted “8 CONTRIBUTIONS”, 3/4d. overprinted “2 CONTRIBUTIONS” and 4/4d. overprinted “2 OR 13 CONTRIBUTIONS”. A unique assemblage with many combinations of overprint colour and previously unrecorded. Photo 359
£400-500
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ᔛ E
Hand drawn stamp-sized essays (37) in pencil on three sheets of glassine paper, largely marine themed designs (apparently unissued), with additional sketches for typeface and layout. Interesting and unusual.
£200-250
Ex 3175 National Health Insurance 3175
ᔛ P
1912-30 proofs (42) from the engraver’s presentation book, most dated with manuscript annotations, including frame with uncleared value tablet, and pairs of “original dies” and “Dies for leads”, for 41⁄ 2 d., 5d., 51⁄ 2 d., 6d., 7d., and 4d. to 1s. (8) original dies, 1930 revised frame issue with die proof block of nine with clear value tablet, and value tablet proofs for 1/6d., 1/8d., 5/5d., 5/10d., 6/8d., 7/6d., 7/7d., 8/4d., 8/8d., 9/9d., and 10/10d., some of which are unrecorded. A unique and attractive archival record. Photo
£800-1,000
Passports 3176
P ᔛ
1936 group of die proofs of complete pages (11) from the engraver’s presentation book, each endorsed “CANCELLED” diagonally including frontispiece (4), and others headed “Description” (2), “Foreign Exchange for Travelling expenses” (2), “Photograph of Bearer”, “Renewals”, and “Countries for which this passport is valid”. A fascinating and unique archival record
£600-800
Pensions or Allowances Money Orders 3177
ᔛ P
1928-40 group of Die Proofs of order and security background (7) from the engraver’s presentation book, each endorsed “CANCELLED” diagonally, showing changes and updates to the designs over time, with original manuscript annotations. A fascinating and unique archival group. Photo
£550-600
Unemployment Insurance 3178
ᔛ P
1912-1939 group of die and plate proofs (120) from the engraver’s presentation book with detailed annotations throughout, each handstamped “CANCELLED”, including 1912 first design proofs (12), one notably endorsed “This die is unfinished as the design was altered while it was being cut”, 1921 proofs with solid centre (21) including all values listed by Barefoot as well as an unrecorded 1/1d., 1921 “lined centre” frame die proof and value tablet impressions for nineteen different values, 1926 white centre issue proofs (65) documenting amendments to design and value tablets for 1931 and 1935 issues, lastly 1939 Diamond centre high values die proofs (2) each endorsed “approved” with uncleared and cleared surrounds. An unusually complete archival record of this attractive and difficult issue. Photo
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£2,000-2,500
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Ex 3178
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Ex 3179 Widows’, Orphans’ & Old age Contributary Pensions Money Orders 3179
P ᔛ
1926-35 Plate Proofs (25) from the engraver’s presentation book, each handstamped or endorsed “CANCELLED” in manuscript, featuring individual heading proofs for “Old age”, “Orphan’s” and “Widow’s”, complete money orders with and without headings, and documenting revisions to the design and inscirptions in 1933 and 1935. An attractive historical record. Photo
£1,000-1,200
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3180 Jersey 3180
刂 ᔛ
1990 Christmas 18p. Grouville variety deep blue-green (Queen’s head, value and “JERSEY” omitted), unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet, off centre as usual; fine. Only twenty examples known, of which four are torn. Brandon Certificate (2006). S.G. 536a, £1,500. Photo WWW.SPINK.COM
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£300-400
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3182
*
ᔛ P
1844-1951 selection of ninety items, including a few mint (with two overprinted “SPECIMEN”) but chiefly used in Ireland with thirty Penny Pink envelopes, two with Maltese Cross cancellation, 1852 with blue “Arthur Street/Belfast” receiving House marking, 1872 to New Hampshire additionally franked 1d. (2), 1922 5d. emerald-green registered envelope used from Kilkenny to Dublin, etc., chiefly good to fine
£200-300
Post Cards: 1883 2d., die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE and dated “24 AUG 82”, also Newspaper wrappers 1871 1⁄ 2 d. cut-down die proof in black; fine
£200-250
HARDENING”
Literature 3183
1881-96 ten pamphlets or tracts and 1882-91 twelve documents or pamphlets, all related to the debate between Pearson Hill and Patrick Chalmers, the sons of Rowland Hill and James Chalmers, as to who should be credited with the invention of the Postage Stamp, including “Opinions from the Press upon “The Penny Postage Scheme of 1837” (1881), “Sequel of Concealment Unveiled: A tale of the Mansion House” (1886), “The adhesive Postage Stamp decision of the Encyclopedia Britannica” (1886), submissions to the American Philatelic Association, International Society of Philatelists, Dresden, presenting the argument from Chalmers side; “A paper on some newly discovered essays and proofs of postage stamps” (1881 and he 1889 reprint) annotated by Hill “Kindly return this, when quite done with, to Mr. Pearson Hill 6 Pembridge Square London W”, etc., putting the argument from Hill’s side; mixed condition but an interesting group of considerable philatelic importance
£500-600
Collections and Ranges 3184
3185
3186
3187
3188
ᔛ
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1840-87 mostly used selection (200+) in black binder, including 1840 1d. (3), 1858-79 1d. with a range of plate numbers, 2d. plate 14 part original gum, surface printed with 1880-83 1/- orange-brown, etc., used, mixed condition
£200-250
1840-1929 small selection of seventeen items, including a range of stampless entire letters (6), 1840 1d. Plate Ib SE, large margins, on entire letter, dated 7 Jan. 1841 from Greenock to Paisley, 1929 P.U.C. 1⁄ 2 d. to 21⁄ 2 d. on plain first day cover (small stains); mixed condition
£250-300
1841-1990 large duplicated stock housed in five shoe boxes, two shortbread tins and loose in packets/envelopes, etc., contained in two cartons, with strength in George V including 1911-12 Downey Heads, some with No Cross on Crown, 1913-19 Seahorses to 5/-, 1924 and 1925 Wembleys, 1929 P.U.C. to 21⁄ 2 d., George VI high values to 10/-; a range of watermark varieties and first day/commemorative covers with 1948 Silver Wedding plain (3), 1953 Coronation illustrated (2). Condition mixed with careful inspection suggested (thousands)
£280-320
Selection contained in a carton, hundreds including 1806-37 “Free” entires (25), 1840 Mulready 1d. letter sheets unused and two used, 1841 and 1844 “Returned paid Letter”, 1841-53 1d. reds with many entires, including Charles Gilpin “Ocean Penny Postage” illustrated envelope, 1841 1d. pink postal stationery envelopes (40+) one with number “9” in Maltese Cross cancellation, 1841 envelope with embossed “Pre-paid/1840” on front and WHIGS/AWA” on reverse, etc., also a small foreign selection including 1936 envelope from Er Ramle to Berkshire with “DAMAGED BY IMMERSION/IN SEA WATER I.S.” cachet on reverse (“Scipio” crash), etc., mixed condition. An interesting group
£300-400
1840-1985 (c.) mint and used accumulation housed in thirteen assorted albums, contained in two cartons, including used 1840 1d. (5), 1883-84 2/6d. (2), 5/- (3), 10/-, K.G.V to 10/-, K.G.VI 1939-48 to £1 and better Q.E.II commemorative phosphor sets, later blocks of four to date, first day covers; also mint Guernsey 1969-2011 and Jersey 1969-1997. Generally fair to fine. (thousands)
£700-800
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1840-2011 used collection in six boxed Windsor albums (1993 edition) with issues from 1840 1d. (3) and 2d. (2) in mixed condition, later Line Engraved with Penny plate numbers to 224; a few Embossed; a good selection of Surface Printed with 1855-57 values to 1/- (2), 1862-64 values to 1/-, 1865-67 values to 1/-, 1867-80 with plates and shades with values to 2/- blue (2), 1867-83 5/- plate 2 (aged), 1873-80 plates including 8d. orange, 1883-88 to 10/- (2) and £1 Orbs good used, Lilac and Green, Jubilee values to £1; K.E.VII with values to £1 good used with some values fine used with neat c.d.s.; K.G.V Seahorses with values to 10/-, P.U.C. £1 good used; K.G.VI to all three £1. A comprehensive collection of Q.E. including 1959 phosphor-graphite set, commemorative phosphor sets, decimal Machins including booklet panes including greetings stamps, miniature sheets, Regionals and others. Condition is naturally mixed in places but a very clean and attractive collection with many of the modern items difficult to acquire.
£1,000-1,200
1841-1934 clean and attractive mint selection (32) on stock leaves with 1841 1d. and 2d. with good to large margins all round, 1d. Stars (3), 1d. plate 206 imprimatur, AB with top margin, 2d. plate 15 and 11⁄ 2 d. plate 1; some Surface Printed with 1880-83 21⁄ 2 d. plate 23 with right sheet margin, 3d. on 3d. with lower sheet margin, 1883-84 2/6d. (2) and 5/-, Jubilee with 2d. green and scarlet, 5d. die I and II and 1/- green; K.E.VII 1/- dark green and scarlet with lower right corner margins showing 1912 date cuts, 2/6d. and 10/-; K.G.V Seahorses with Waterlow 2/6d. deep sepia-brown, De La Rue 2/6d. shades (3), 5/- and 10/-, Bradbury 2/6d. shades (3) plus 1934 Re-engraved set of three. Condition is generally fine to very fine though a few of the Seahorses exhibit some gum toning. (32)
£3,000-3,500
1840-1940 duplicated selection housed in a black stockbook, hundreds, including 1840 1d. (33 with one on entire, many with four margins), 2d. (3), 1841-53 1d. with numbers in Cross cancellations (7), 2d. (45), perf. Stars 2d. (13), 1858-79 plate numbers with 1d. (24 mint), 2d. plate 8 unused, plate 9 inverted watermark used, 1847-54 embossed 1/(2), 10d. (2) and 6d. (5) all cut square, 1862-64 9d. (2), 1867-80 10d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 2/- (3), 1867-83 watermark Cross 10/- and £1, 1873-80 8d. (2), watermark Spray 1/- orange-brown, 1883-84 blued paper 2/6d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, white paper 10/- (6), 1884 watermark Crowns £1 brown-lilac (3), 1887-92 1/- part original gum, £1 green (3), Edward VII issues with values to 10/- (2) and £1 (4), George V issues with 1913 £1 green, 1915 10/- (2), 1918-19 10/- (6), 1929 P.U.C. £1 (mint and used), a few Officials, used abroad, etc., mixed condition but a valuable and useful lot
£8,000-10,000
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BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: Up to £100 £100 to £300 £300 to £600 £600 to £1,000
by £5 by £10 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc. by £50
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1
DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply in these conditions: Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs; Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below; Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3; Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling); Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot; Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue; Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold; Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us; Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies. VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.
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3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.
The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
BEFORE THE SALE 3.1
3.2
Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.
Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.
3.4.7 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
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Refusal of admission Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction.
4.2
Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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 (†) 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. 5.3.9 Lot marked as Investment Gold (g) is exempt from VAT on Hammer price. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer and where evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 months of the date of sale. 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 American Express are subject to a 4% fee. Payments by all other credit cards and debit cards issued by overseas banks 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.
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5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Invoices Invoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero rated Lots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme; Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†), imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammer for EU VAT registered buyers. 5.6 Collection of Purchases 5.6.1 Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque. 5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. 5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism. 5.7 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.8 Packing and handling 5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at the back of the catalogue. 5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion of Spink. 5.9 Recommended packers and shippers If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned. 5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 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; January/16
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
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Rest of the World
Up to 1kg
£8 for any weight
£12
£15
Up to 2kg
£8 for any weight
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£25
Prices for all other items including postage and packaging Invoice Value
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EU
Rest of the World
Up to £1,500
£10
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£20
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£20
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Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have to be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier services are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please contact Auctionteam@spink.com for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition to the above charges. Value Added Tax (VAT) Charging of (VAT) at Auction The information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends to account for VAT. i.
Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme 1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of any VAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. 2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to 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.
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Investment Gold Lots Lots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as a collectibles dealer outside of the EU.
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker 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 EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - George Yue (Consultant) Alan Ho COINS UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson 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 - Marcus Budgen BONDS & SHARES UK - Mike Veissid (Consultant) Andrew Pattison Thomasina Smith USA - Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) EUROPE - Peter Christen CHINA - Kelvin Cheung BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Gillian Watson 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 Nik von Uexkull Tom Hazell John Winchcombe Tatyana Boyadzhieva Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Veronica Morris Varranan Somasundaram IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Michael Lewis Liz Cones Curlene Spencer Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Managing Director Charles Blane Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Polona Hribovsek Finance & Administration Amit Ramprashad Auctioneers Charles Blane Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant) YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Administration Angie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Gary Tan
SALE CALENDAR 2016/2017 STAMPS 15 October 25 October 26/27/28 October 10 November
The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale British Africa, The David Pitts Collection The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale including Important Colombia, Italian P.O.’s in China, Bulgaria, Revenue Stamps and Aeronautical Memorabilia West Africa Pre-U.P.U. Postal History, The John Sacher Collection The Graham Cooper Collection of King George VI Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The David Pitts Collection, British Caribbean, British Post Offices in Central and South America The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale
Hong Kong London London
CSS20 16033 16034
Lugano London London Hong Kong
SW1019 16036 16025 CSS22
New York
29/30 March
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 4, Coins of Edward III to Richard III Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Susquehanna Collection of Gold Coins at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Dr. Allam Collection: Egyptian Coins at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby: English Coins part 5, Tudor, Stuart and Later Coins Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
BANKNOTES 19/20 October 13 January 14 January 17/18/19 January 25/26 April
13 December 14/15 December 15 January 24 January 25/26 January
COINS 19/20 October 29 November
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London London
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The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes at NY INC, Waldorf Astoria Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes
New York New York Hong Kong New York London
326 327 CSS25 329 17008
MEDALS 19/20 October 24 November 17/18/19 January 20 April
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
New York London New York London
326 16003 329 17001
BONDS & SHARES 19/20 October 17/18 November 14 January 17/18/19 January
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Bonds & Share Certificates of the World Banknotes, Bonds & Shares and Coins of China and Hong Kong The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale
New York London Hong Kong New York
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AUTOGRAPHS 19/20 October 17/18/19 January
The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale
New York New York
WINES 13 October 13 January
An Evening of Great Whiskies and Spirits An Evening of Great Whiskies, Cognacs and Other Spirits
Hong Kong Hong Kong
14 January 15 January 15 January 17/18/19 January 28 March
The above sale dates are subject to change Ken japan@spink.com
London London
Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –
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LONDON THE PHILATELIC COLLECTOR’S SERIES
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A.C. EDWARDS CEYLON, “FOXLEY” GRENADA AND PROFESSOR DEREK DIAMOND NEW ZEALAND PART II COLLECTIONS, AND FINE SECTIONS OF BAHAMAS, BERMUDA, ST. HELENA, GREAT BRITAIN WITH OUTSTANDING PENNY BLACKS AND SEAHORSES, AND PHILATELIC LITERATURE OFFERED ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY, LONDON THE OUTSTANDING