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Lot No.

Est.

                                                             LABUAN

787

#1 (SG1) 1879 QV 2₵ blue-green first issue wmk CA over Crown sideways. OG. A few short perfs at bottom, o/w F-VF. (Scott $1,150, SG £1,100). (PHOTO)

    550

788

#1 (SG1) 1879 QV 2₵ blue-green first issue wmk CA over Crown sideways, variety watermark reversed. Although recorded by Price as sideways, this wmk variety remains unlisted by SG. Unused. One toned perf tip. F-VF. (as normal Scott $1,150, SG £1,100). (PHOTO)

     400

789

#3 (SG3) 1879 QV 12₵ carmine wmk CA over Crown sideways, used with red circle of dots. Faults. Fine. (Scott $750, SG £700). (PHOTO)

     200

790

#9 (SG9) 1880 QV 12₵ carmine wmk Crown CC. Large part OG. Very fresh and nicely centered for issue. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £275). (PHOTO)

     150

791

#9 (SG9) 1880 QV 12₵ carmine wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £275). (PHOTO)

     160

792

#11 (SG12) 1880 QV 6₵ on 16₵ blue overprinted with two upright figures in red. Unused (regummed). Stain in front of face. Very scarce nonetheless. Fine. (Scott $2,500, SG £2,500). (PHOTO)

     750

793

#12 (SG11) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine LL corner margin stamp with surcharge in black and original value obliterated by red ms mark. Very attractive. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $ 1,700, SG £1,400). (PHOTO)

     950

794

#12 (SG11) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine surcharged in black and original value obliterated by red bar, used. Stained and a few short perfs. Fine. (Scott $ 1,100, SG £850). (PHOTO)

     400

795

#12a (SG11b) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine surcharged in black, variety "12" not obliterated. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $2,200, SG £2,750). (PHOTO)

  1,400

796

#12var (SG11d) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine surcharged in black, variety no right foot to second Chinese character. Part OG. F-VF. (SG £2,750). (PHOTO)

  1,400

797

#12b (SG13) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine surcharged in black, one "8" upright, the other sideways. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $1,800, SG £1,800). (PHOTO)

600

798

#12b var (SG13x) 1880 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine surcharged in black, one "8" upright, the other sideways, variety watermark reversed. Large part OG. Some staining. Fine. (Scott $1,800, SG £1,800). (PHOTO)

900

799

#13 (SG14) 1881 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine. Part OG. Fine. (Scott $375, SG £350). (PHOTO)

180

800

#13 (SG14) 1881 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine. OG, HR. Rounded corner perf, UL. Fine. (Scott $375, SG £350). (PHOTO)

     140

801

#14 (SG15) 1881 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine. OG, HR. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $125, SG ,120). (PHOTO)

60

802

#14var (SG15x) 1881 QV 8₵ on 12₵ carmine, variety watermark reversed. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £120). (PHOTO)

70

803

#15 (SG22) 1883 QV $1 on 16₵ blue, and ms initials ASH in red. Prepared for the local coal mines. Only about 20 examples are recorded. Large part OG. F-VF. Signed Bloch and with 1968 Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Scott $3,750, SG £4,000). (PHOTO)

2,500

804

#16a (SG17a) 1883 QV 2₵ yellow-green wmk Crown CA, variety horizontal pair, imperf between. Prepared in sheets of 10 (5 x 2), probably no more than 4 pairs could exist. A major rarity and one of the key stamps of the country. OG, HR. Very fresh, nicely centered, with good perfs all around and perhaps the finest example extant. VF. (Scott $9,750, SG £11,000). (PHOTO)

7,500

805

SH

#17, 21 (SG30, 32) 1885-86 QV Two complete sheets of 10 (5 x 2), the 2₵ rose-red and 10₵ sepia wmk Crown CA. The former with 2 stamps hinged, the latter with three stamps hinged and some perf reinforcement in margin, rest NH. (Scott $145, SG £172). (PHOTO)

90

806

#23 (SG33) 1886 QV 16₵ grey wmk Crown CA. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $140, SG £140). (PHOTO)

70

807

#25var (SG24x) 1885 QV 2₵ on 16₵ blue wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed, used. F-VF. (Scott $975, SG £900). (PHOTO)

550

808

#25var (SG24x) 1885 QV 2₵ on 16₵ blue handstamp wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed, used. Stained on reverse, not noted in certificate. Appears F-VF. 1999 Brandon certificate. (Scott $975, SG £900). (PHOTO)

    400

809

#26 (SG23) 1885 QV 2₵ on 8₵ carmine. OG. Fine. Signed. (Scott $250, SG ,225). (PHOTO)

    120

810

#26var (SG23x) 1885 QV 2₵ on 8₵ carmine horizontal pair, wmk Crown CA, variety watermark normal (not reversed). LH. F-VF. (SG £700). (PHOTO)

    425

811

SH

#29, var (SG35, var) 1891 QV 6₵ on 8₵ mauve complete sheet of 10 (5 x 2), the LR stamp, variety "Cents" doubled and no dot at lower left. Perfs splitting in margin at UR. One stamp HR., rest NH. Fresh and Fine. (as normals Scott $105++, SG £124++). (PHOTO)

C

812

#29b (SG35h) 1891-92 QV 6₵ on 8₵ mauve, surcharge in black, variety double surcharge. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £325). (PHOTO)

    225

813

#29d (SG35a) 1891-92 QV 6₵ on 8₵ mauve, surcharge in black, variety surcharge inverted. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $75, SG £75). (PHOTO)

50

814

#29e (SG35b) 1891-92 QV 6₵ on 8₵ mauve, surcharge in black, variety surcharge double, one inverted. Large part OG. Some offset and staining on reverse. F-VF. (Scott $850, SG £900). (PHOTO)

     450

815

#29, 29var (SG35, 35var) 1891-92 QV 6₵ on 8₵ mauve surcharge in black horizontal pair, pos. 9‑10, the right stamp, variety "Cents" omitted. While this variety is listed on the deep violet shade, it is unlisted on the mauve. OG, HR. Fine+. The error signed Bloch. (as SG34d, £450). (PHOTO)

750

816

#31 (SG37) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ blue, wmk CA over Crown, sideways. OG. A scarce stamp. Some toning mostly at perf tips and not visible on face. Signed Thier and Bloch. (Scott $2,300, SG £2,250).(PHOTO)

950

817

#40a (SG49a) 1892 QV 2₵ on 40₵ ochre surcharged locally, variety surcharge inverted, tied on small piece by LABUAN FE 17 1895 cds. F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £550). (PHOTO)

     350

818

#41 (SG50) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $400, SG £375).(PHOTO)

     180

819

#41 (SG50) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, used with partial (LAB)AN 1893 cds. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £150). (PHOTO)

  90

820

#41 (SG50) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, used. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £150)(PHOTO)

     90

821

#41a (SG50a) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, variety surcharge inverted, used on piece. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £300). (PHOTO)

     200

822

#41a (SG50a) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, variety surcharge inverted, used. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £300). (PHOTO)

     200

823

#41a (SG50a) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, variety surcharge inverted, used. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £300). (PHOTO)

    200

824

#41b (SG50b) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge with margin at top, variety surcharge sideways. LH. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £550). (PHOTO)

    400

825

#41b (SG50b) 1892 QV 6₵ on 16₵ grey local surcharge, variety surcharge sideways, used. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £300). (PHOTO)

    200

826

F

#42-48 (SG51-57) 1894 QV 2₵ - 40₵ collection of 23 forgeries of the issue, 10 stamps "mint" and 13 "used." Request photostat

C

827

F

#43-48 (SG52-57) 1894 QV 6₵ - 40₵ set of 5 values (ex the 2₵ carmine-pink), all being forgeries, plus a second set, a different forgery and a few shades, a total of 15 stamps of which 7 are Aused.@ An interesting write-up accompanies. Request photostat

C

828

#49-57 (SG89-97) 1897-1901 1₵ - 24₵ complete set of 9 values. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $151, SG £140). (PHOTO)

    80

829

#58-62 (SG75-79) 1895 44 on $1 - 40₵ on $1 set of 5 values complete. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $113, SG £90). (PHOTO)

      50

830

#63-65, 63b-65b (SG80-82, 80a-82a) 1896 QV 25₵ - $1 complete set of 3 values overprinted LABUAN, plus additional set of 3, variety overprint omitted. OG, HR. The odd perf fault. Fine. (Scott $222, SG £197). (PHOTO)

      90

831

P

#64var (SG81var) 1896 Two 50₵ imperf plate proofs, the first Indian red, variety double print, the second very pale red, both overprinted LABUAN, the latter printed on reverse without Labuan overprint. An interesting duo. (PHOTO)

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832

#66-71 (SG83-88) 1896 1₵ - 8₵ Jubilee set of 6 values complete plus 1₵ perf 132-14 and extra 5₵ perf 142 x 15. The 2₵ with overprint misplaced. OG, HR. The 8₵ with stain on reverse. Fine. (Scott $347, SG £285). (PHOTO)

     120

833

#66-71 (SG83-88) 1896 1₵ - 8₵ Jubilee set of 6 values complete. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $257, SG £200). (PHOTO)

     120

834

#66-71 (SG83-88) 1896 1₵ - 8₵ Jubilee set of 6 values complete on registered cover to Germany cancelled LABUAN 29 AP 98 and with Ulm receiver on reverse. Neat and attractive. Stains on reverse only. F-VF. (PHOTO)

     150

835

#67a, 67c (SG84a, 84c) 1896 2₵ black and blue Stag overprinted 1816 JUBILEE 1896, vertical pair, variety imperf between, and the top stamp, variety "JUBILE," row 3 pos. 10. Believed to be the unique combination of two varieties, this stamp was last offered in 1974. A spectacular item and a world class rarity. OG, HR. Perfs scissor cut at right, small faults and folded. Fine. Signed Bloch and 1974 Friedl certificate. Unlisted by Scott or SG. (PHOTO)

  3,500

836

#70b (SG87b) 1896 6₵ black and brown-lake Coat of Arms Jubilee overprint, variety "JUBILE," row 3 pos. 10. Rare. OG. Small faults. Fine. Signed Bloch and with 1975 Friedl certificate. (Scott $2,500, SG £2,750). (PHOTO)

     950

837

#74, 77, 96-99 (SG111-16) 2₵ - 16₵ set of 6 Pictorials overprinted LABUAN. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $209, SG £120). (PHOTO)

     60

838

#75a (SG112a) 19 1900-1902 4₵ black and yellow-brown Orangutang vertical pair, variety imperf between. OG, HR. Fresh and Fine. Signed Bloch. (Scott $925, SG£1,100). (PHOTO)

     650

839

#75a (SG112a) 19 1900-1902 4₵ black and yellow-brown Orangutang vertical pair, variety imperf between. OG, HR. A few short perfs. Fine. (Scott $925, SG £1,100). (PHOTO)

     600

840

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#76 (SG92a) 1897-1901 5₵ black and green Peacock perf 14½-15 left margin block of 8 (4 x 2). Some toning, mostly at edges. Six stamps NH, 2 hinged. (Scott $460, SG £400). (PHOTO)

    180

841

#81b var (SG96a var) 1897 18₵ black and olive-bistre Mount Kinbalu bottom margin vertical pair perf 16 overprinted LABUAN over the value, inscribed in error POSTAL - REVENUE, variety imperf between, used (CTO). Very rare. Because of the inscription error, the stamp was withdrawn in 1897. Neither Scott nor SG prices this error and both catalogues list the stamp as being perf 132-14. A major error and previously unrecorded. Fine. 1971 Philatelic Foundation certificate for SG96a. (PHOTO)

  1,200

842

#83b, 84 (SG96b, 97a) 1897 18₵ perf 16 and 24₵ perf 14½ - 15 cancelled LABUAN DE 22 1897 on registered reused "Kiderlen" cover to Germany. Bs Ulm. F-VF. (PHOTO)

     250

843

SP

#87-95 (SG102s-10s) 1899 4₵ on 5₵ - 4₵ on $1 Pictorial surcharge set of 9 values complete overprinted Specimen. OG, HR. Two stamps each with small perf fault o/w F, F-VF. (SG £150). (PHOTO)

 70

844

#87-95 (SG102-10) 1899 4₵ on 5₵ - 4₵ on $1 Pictorial surcharge set of 9 values complete. The 8₵ with two short perfs, rest F-VF. (Scott $295, SG £180). (PHOTO)

      90

845

#91a (SG106a) 1899 4₵ on 18₵ black and olive-bistre overprinted LABUAN at top, variety surcharge double, used on small piece with 22 DEC 1900 cds. Nicely centered and with good perfs. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £450). (PHOTO)

     400

846

#104a (SG123a) 1902-3 12₵ black and yellow Badge of the Colony vertical strip of three, variety imperf between, used (CTO) and only known as such. Well-centered and excellent perfs all around. VF. (Scott $4,500, SG £3,250). (PHOTO)

  2,500

847

#107a (SG126b) 1902-3 25₵ black and greenish blue variety error of color, used (CTO) and only known as such. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £500). (PHOTO)

  350

848

#110-18 (SG129-37) 1904 4₵ on 5₵ - 4₵ on $1 Pictorial set of 9 values complete. OG, HR. Some toning. F-VF. (Scott $220, SG £140). (PHOTO)

      50

849

#117a (SG136a) 1904 4₵ on 50₵ maroon overprinted LABUAN, variety surcharge double. A striking example. LH. Light toning. Fine+. (Scott $375, SG £325). (PHOTO)

     160

850

#119 (SG138) 1905 25₵ indigo locally overprinted LABUAN. OG. Small perf fault and toned but a very scarce stamp. Fine+. Signed. (Scott $1,275 SG £1,100). (PHOTO)

     450

851

#120 (SG139) 1905 $1 blue locally overprinted LABUAN, used (CTO) and only recorded as such. Fine. 1964 SG certificate. (Scott $950, SG £850). (PHOTO)

    600

852

#121 (SG140) 1904 $2 dull green locally overprinted LABUAN, postally used with 18 APL 05 cds. F-VF. Rare stamp. Signed G.B. Sloan and with 1965 BPA certificate. (Scott unpriced used, SG £3,250). (PHOTO)

2,500

853

#122 (SG141) 1905 $5 bright purple locally overprinted LABUAN. Rare and seldom offered. OG. Fresh and excellent appearance. Pressed crease. F-VF. Signed and with 1951 RPS certificate. (Scott $6,000, SG £6,000). (PHOTO)

3,500

854

Straits Settlements KEVII 4₵ claret (SG156) plus KGVI 4₵ orange horizontal pair (SG280) both cancelled LABUAN, the former dated 7 JA 14, the latter 22 MY 1941 and with partial purple triangular censor hs. (PHOTO)

C

855

COLL

#2//J9d (SG2//D9) 1879-1904 Collection on album pages, mostly mint. Includes many better stamps, with 1879 and 1880 2₵ orange-brown, numerous surcharges including 1881 8₵ on 12₵, 1892 2₵ on 40₵ surcharge inverted, 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896 sets with and without overprint and nearly complete from 1896 to 1904 plus some postage dues. Includes perf and shade varieties, etc., a total of 180 stamps. Many F-VF, a few faults. Interesting and worthwhile lot. (Scott over $4,600 mint plus $1,400 used, SG over ,4,000 mint and £1,350 used)

2,000

856

COLL

#2//J9b (SG2//D9ba) 1879-1903 Collection on black stockbook pages, mostly mint, with 1883 2₵ - 40₵ set of 5, 1885 2₵ on 16₵, 1892 and 1894 sets of 7, 1894 set of 9, 1896 25₵ and $1 overprint omitted plus 25₵ and $1 Specimen, 1897 set of 9, 1897 redrawn set of 3, 1899 4₵ overprint set plus 4 values overprinted Specimen, 1904 4₵ overprint set, postage dues, etc., a total of 236 stamps. Many shade and perf varieties, postally used and CTO. Mixed condition. Generally Fine. (Scott $4,860 as mint only, SG £3,970 mint, £837 used)

1,500

                                                               LAGOS

857

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#17 (SG23) 1884-86 QV 2d grey wmk Crown CA block of 4. Top pair HR, bottom pair NH. Fine. (Scott $270, SG £280). (PHOTO)

     150

858

#50-59 (SG54-63) 1904-6 KEVII ½d - 10/ set of 10 values complete wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $219, SG £120). (PHOTO)