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FIRST SESSION SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 AT 2PM |
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THE RICHARD E. RUSTIN COLLECTION OF BRITISH COMMONWEALTH |
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ADEN |
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#1-12 (SG1-12) 1937 ½a - 10R Dhow first definitive set of 12 values complete, the 2R with plate number 1. NH. F‑VF. (Scott $809, SG £700). (PHOTO) |
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375 |
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ANTIGUA |
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Lots 2-31 (ex 27) are from the award winning collection of Mark Swetland and each is presented on his exhibit page. Postal markings are identified by Robson Lowe numbers as listed in The Codrington Correspondence, 1968. |
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1762 SFL to London headed Antigua June 1st 1762 to Sir William Codrington from Samuel Redhead rated 1/ and sent by private ship "p Capt. Keaye." Contents state that he has obtained possession of the island of Barbuda and that Meech was appointed Governor. Also discusses sale of slaves. Fair Bishop's mark of July 21 on reverse. Amazingly well-preserved early and historically important letter. F‑VF. Ex Codrington correspondence. (PHOTO) |
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425 |
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3 |
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1764 SFL to London headed Antigua July 17, 1764 from Samuel Redhead rated "6" and with VF Bishop's mark of 10/SE and F-VF 2-line PORTS/MOUTH hs on reverse. Sent by private ship "p. Capt. Oswald." With transcription. An important early letter. F-VF. Ex Codrington correspondence (PHOTO) |
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425 |
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4 |
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1780 SFL headed August the 18th, 1780 to Clement Tudway at Wells headed Antigua August the 18th 1780 and with VF strike of s/l ANTIGUA hs, Robson Lowe type PD1var, an unlisted type which is similar to PD1 but 2mm narrower. Bishop's mark of 4/NO on reverse. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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1,000 |
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5 |
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1780 SFL to Sir William Codrington, London, headed Antigua Sep 1st 1780 and bearing F-VF s/l ANTIGUA hs, Robson Lowe type PD1, one of only 2 recorded examples of this marking. Bishop's marks of 13/NO and 14/NO all on reverse. This is the only letter from Peter Halloran, a mason, in the Codrington correspondence. Contents express the writer's displeasure at being fired by Robert Clarke and notes that work being done on Betty's Hope Estate is unnecessary. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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850 |
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6 |
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1781 SFL to Thomas Gordon, Madeira headed St. Lucia 28th Feb. 1781and bearing ANTIGUA s/l hs, type PD2, this being the earliest of the 3 examples recorded of this marking. Endorsed "p the Swift Packet 2 Dec." Contents discuss price of produce and the Army's and Navy's need for Madeira wine. Bishop's mark of 7/IV. Tear through s/l marking, o/w Fine. (PHOTO) |
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600 |
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7 |
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1782 SFL to London bearing one of only 4 known examples of s/l ANTIGUA, type PD3. Rated 6/. Letter is written by Richard Oliver, manager of the Codrington estates and is dated Dec. 12, 1782 and consists of 10 pages. Some cover faults but an interesting and rare item. Fine+. (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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8 |
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1783 SFL to London headed Barbuda 29th December 1783 with s/l ANTIGUA, type PD4 in italic type, the only known example. Rated 3/ and endorsed "p Packet." The interesting and extensive 6 page letter is written by Dennis Reynolds, manager of the island. Bishop's mark of 24/FE on reverse. Unique and rare. Fine. (PHOTO) |
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850 |
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9 |
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1784 SFL to Clement Tudway at Wells headed Antigua November the 29th, 1784 and bearing s/l ANTIGUA hs, type PD4var. measuring 42mm x 4mm and is the only recorded example of this marking. Written by Samuel Eliot and contents discuss crops. Rated 1/5, and endorsed "By the Packet." VF Bishop's mark of 24/IA on reverse. A marvelous, unique item. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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850 |
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10 |
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1785 SFL to Tudway, Wells, Somersetshire, rated 1/5 and bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD4var2 which measures 46mm x 4½mm and is the only example recorded. Letter headed Antigua February the 11th, 1785 from Walrond, discusses crops and weather. Endorsed "By the Packet." Bishop's mark of 23/AP on reverse. Attractive and rare. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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700 |
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11 |
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1786 SFL to Tudway from John Gray headed Antigua 4th June 1786 and bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD5 handstamp measuring 38½mm x 3mm, one of only 4 examples recorded. Rated 1/ which has been crossed out and 6d charged as a ship letter. Endorsed "p His Majesty's Ship Mediator." Contents discuss the illness of Mr. Walrond and his departure from the island. PORTSMOUTH/ SHIP.LRE hs on face. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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12 |
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1788 SFL to Revd. Thomas Maurice, Epping, from Thomas Kirby bearing VF s/l ANTIGUA, type PD6 (46mm x 3mm) and being the 14th example recorded of this marking. Letter headed Antigua March 11th 1788. Rated 6 and endorsed "p Margaret Eliza/Capt. Boyman." Contents are primarily a nostalgic recollection of past events. On reverse MR 26 88 double ring arrival. S/l SHIP LRE hs on face. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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13 |
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1789 SFL to Tudway, Wells from Mr. Walrond headed Antigua Novr 8th 1789 and bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD7var which measures 1mm wider and ½mm taller than the normal PD7. Rated 1/, crossed out and rerated 1/10. Short letter discusses rains improving the crops, grass and cattle. DE 21 89 double circle arrival on reverse. VF and attractive. (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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14 |
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1790 SFL to Sir William Codrington, London from his nephew Christopher Codrington, bearing VF strike of s/l ANTIGUA, type PD7. Rated 1/ and endorsed "Per Packet." Indistinct 1790 arrival marking on reverse. Contents regarding the grant of the island of Barbuda. Rare, with less than a dozen examples recorded of this marking. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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750 |
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15 |
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1792 SFL to Sir William Codrington, London from Jos. Lyons Walrond and noted B. Hope (Betty's Hope) 10 April 1792 bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD8 (no stop), a VF strike. Rated 1/ and endorsed "By Packet." Contents discuss crops and weather. MA 30 92 arrival on reverse. Very scarce. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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500 |
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16 |
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1792 SFL to Clement Tudway, Wells headed Parham House 7th Augt. 1792 from John Gray bearing VF strike of s/l ANTIGUA, type PD9. Rated 1/, crossed out and re-rated 1/5 to include inland postage. Contents discuss weather, crops and the need for mules. Very scarce marking and an excellent example. Bs SE 13 92. (PHOTO) |
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500 |
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17 |
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1792 SFL to Clement Tudway, Wells, headed Parham House 25th May 1792 from John Gray with s/l ANTIGUA, type PD9var, measuring 34mm x 5mm. Contents regarding crops, weather and insurance. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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500 |
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18 |
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1795 SFL to Tudway at Wells bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD10. Very scarce marking. Letter headed Antigua April the 26th, 1795 and written by Samuel Eliot. Rated 1/, crossed out and rerated 1/5 and endorsed "By Packet." Contents discuss crops, weather, tenants and runaways. Bs JU 26 95. Fine. (PHOTO) |
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425 |
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19 |
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1795 SFL to Sir Ralph Payne, London, from Edward Jones headed Antigua July 29th 1795 and bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD11. Redirected to Guildford and again to Little Argyle Street. Rated 1/ and with 1d postage added for forwarding. Contents regarding lack of attacks by the "Enemy," troops arriving from Gibraltar, the arrival of General Leigh, his departure for St. Kitts, etc. OC 9 95 arrival, red "C O" (Chief Office) and red Penny Post time date stamp for 4 o'Clock OC 9 95 AFN, a very early use of this marking. Fine. (PHOTO) |
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425 |
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20 |
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1797 SFL to Clement Tudway, Wells headed Antigua July the 25th 1797 from Samuel Eliot and bearing s/l ANTIGUA, type PD12a, a VF strike which clearly shows the shift of the last "A." Rated 1/8 and endorsed "By Packet." Contents about accounts, sugar, etc. Bs SE 22 97. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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650 |
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21 |
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1802 SFL headed Antigua April the 6th, 1802 to Tudway, Wells, bearing 2 line ANTIGUA/APR 7 802 (small size "2"), type PFc. Written by Samuel Eliot and concerning draft for loss of shipment, crops, etc. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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300 |
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22 |
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1814 SFL to Samuel Hobbs, Bristol, from Joshua Waters headed Antigua Dec 24th 1814 and bearing a VF strike of the Large Fleuron, type PG1a dated DEC 26. Rated 4/2, double weight, because of an enclosure, and endorsed "P Packet." F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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300 |
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23 |
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1814 SFL to Christopher Codrington at Doddington bearing bold Large Fleuron of DEC 26, type PG1a. Rated 2/2. Letter headed only "Antigua," written by John Edwards, a slave of Codrington's, requesting that he be allowed to purchase his freedom but still remain in Codrington's employ. F‑VF. (PHOTO) |
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300 |
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24 |
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1815 SFL to Christopher Codrington, Doddington. Disinfected Mail bearing no postal markings, with two disinfectant slits. Headed Antigua July 5th 1815 and written by Langford Hodge. Presumably carried privately. Contents refer to Barbuda, crops and 360 efficient Negroes. F‑VF. (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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25 |
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1821 SFL from John James to Christopher Codrington headed Antigua Novr. 16th 1821. Rated 4/2 and endorsed "p packet Novr. 16, 1821." Contents discuss boating accident "when a gust of wind struck her she filled instantly and went down in sixteen feet water. I had ten men with me, four of which could not swim and we were a mile and a half from the shore..." On reverse unframed LEEWARD ISLAND DE 28 1821 F, slightly across the join, applied on arrival in Falmouth. An interesting and unusual item. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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350 |
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26 |
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1823 SFL to Christopher Codrington written by John Osborn and headed Betty's Hope 9th Augt. 1823 bearing large fleuron PG1d partially across the join with variety date inverted. Originally rated 2/1 and sent to Dodington then readdressed to Ambleside, Westmoreland and rated 1/1. S/l CIRENCESTER/94 mileage hs. This cover is not listed in The Codrington Correspondence. With transcription. Fine. (PHOTO) |
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225 |
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27 |
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1828 SFL to Codrington at Bath headed Betty's Hope 5th Decr 1828 rated 2/1 and endorsed p. Packet. Indistinct small fleuron on reverse, type PG2. Written by R. Jarritt but not listed in The Codrington Correspondence and one year earlier than Jarritt's first recorded letter. VG. (PHOTO) |
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80 |
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28 |
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1832 SFL to Hastings Elwin, Bath from Francis B. Ottley headed Antigua July 27th 1832. XF small fleuron, type PG2i, var of JY 31 1832 with "8" of "1832" inverted struck just slightly across the join. Contents regarding financial matters. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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130 |
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29 |
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1834 SF outer sheet (large part) to John Jackson, Bible Society, Blackfriars, London bearing VF small fleuron type PG2a var of MY 5 1834, the "1" of "1834" inverted. Rated 2/2 crossed out and obliterated by red inspector's crown and rerated 4/4. Endorsed "P Packet." Repaired tear at top. Fine. (PHOTO) |
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150 |
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30 |
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1840 SFL to Forbes, Hale, Boys & Austin, London headed Antigua 1st June 1840 with small fleuron, type PG2 of JU 1 1840 on reverse. Endorsed "P Pkt." Red London arrival of JY 17 across the join. Contents concerning financial matters. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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225 |
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31 |
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1849 SFL to John Edwards, Bath headed Antigua August 28th 1849 and bearing ANTIGUA AU 28 1849 double arc, type PH. Rated 1/ and endorsed "P Steamer." Bath double arc arrival of SP 24 1849 on reverse. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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100 |
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32 |
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SG CC1 1867 Crowned Circle PAID AT ANTIGUA on cover to London, an absolutely glorious strike! Rated 1/10. ANTIGUA JY 29 67 cds on reverse along with black London arrival and red London Paid on face. Corner repair does not affect markings. Exhibition quality. (SG £650). (PHOTO) |
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550 |
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33 |
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1853-56 Group of 4 SFL to Whitehaven from the Jefferson correspondence rated 6, 1/ (2) and 2/. Each bears F-VF split double ring cds of JY 13, AU 16, NO 28 or FE 12 1856 (the latter with tear through marking), London transit and Whitehaven arrival on reverse. Contents discuss business matters |
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200 |
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34 |
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#A7 (SG Z5) 1856 GB QV 6d lilac with nearly full St. John's A02. Portion of margin at bottom. One short perf, o/w F-VF. (Scott $200, SG £180). (PHOTO) |
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60 |
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1862 QV 6d three items: an imperf plate proof in green with vertical ink obliteration, a defaced plate proof ex the Dublin Museum and a 6d black imperf plate proof block of 4 pos. 103-4, 115-6 with margin at bottom, on ungummed, unwatermarked paper, the LR stamp, variety dot on "N" in "PENCE," pos. 116. F-VF. The latter Ex Swetland, Mayer. (PHOTO) |
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500 |
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THE ISSUED STAMPS |
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#4 (SG8) 1863-67 QV 6d green wmk Small Star sideways. OG. Unusually fresh. F-VF for issue. (Scott $625, SG £600). (PHOTO) |
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275 |
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37 |
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#9 (SG19) 1879 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC. LH. Nicely centered for issue. F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £600). (PHOTO) |
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300 |
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38 |
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#13 (SG22) 1882 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CA. OG, HR. Crease. Fine. (Scott $225, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
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50 |
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39 |
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#14a (SG27a) 1886 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA, variety large "2" in "2½" with slanting foot, type C ("NN" normal). NH. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £160). (PHOTO) |
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80 |
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40 |
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#14a (SG27a) 1886 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA, variety large "2" in "2½" with slanting foot, type C ("NN" normal). OG. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £160). (PHOTO) |
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70 |
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41 |
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#14a (SG27a) 1886 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA, variety large "2" in "2½" with slanting foot, used, type A ("NN" damaged). Fine+. 1988 RPS certificate. (Scott $150, SG £160). (PHOTO) |
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80 |
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42 |
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#15 (SG23) 1882 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CA, perf 14. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
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120 |
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43 |
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#17 (SG30) 1886 QV 1/ mauve wmk Crown CA. OG. Fresh and fine. (Scott $175, SG £160). (PHOTO) |
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70 |
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44 |
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1891 Stampless OHMS cover to London bearing VF triple oval blue BOTANICAL STATION/ ANTIGUA/CURATOR and with two VF strikes of the scarce OFFICIAL PAID 3 JU 91, one in violet. Initialed twice and signed at LL. Fold at right does not affect markings. (PHOTO) |
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500 |
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45 |
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#21-30+ (SG 31-40, 34a) 1903 KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 10 values complete wmk Crown CC plus extra 1d and 2½d shade. OG or LH. The 6d toned, rest F-VF. (Scott $313, SG £279). (PHOTO) |
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130 |
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46 |
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#21-30 (SG 31-40) 1903 KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 10 values complete wmk Crown CC. OG or HR. Fresh. F-VF. (Scott $297, SG £250). (PHOTO) |
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110 |
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47 |
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1913 6d purple and black Coat of Arms on registered cover to Halifax, England cancelled ST. JOHN'S C AP 10 13. Antigua reg. label at left. London arrival on reverse. Vertical file fold. Fine+. (PHOTO) |
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100 |
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48 |
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#31-38, 43a, 49a,+ (SG41-51, 42, 43, 46a, 48var) 1908-17 KGV ½d - 5/ Seal of the Colony complete set of 9 values wmk Multiple Crown CA plus shades of the ½d, 1d, 2½d and 6d, a total of 13 stamps. Most LH. F-VF. (Scott $232, SG £276). (PHOTO) |
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110 |
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49 |
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#42-57 (SG62-80) 1921-29 KGV ½d - 4/ wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete set of 16 values plus shades of the ½d, 1d (both), 1½d, 2d, 2½d, 3d, 6d and 4/, a total of 28 stamps. OG or HR. One 4/ with ink on reverse, rest F-VF. (Scott $277, SG £268). (PHOTO) |
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120 |
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#42-57 (SG62-80) 1921-29 KGV ½d - 4/ wmk Multiple Crown Script CA set of 16 values complete. OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $184, SG £180). (PHOTO) |
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90 |
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51 |
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#58-64 (SG55-61) 1921-29 KGV 3d - £1 wmk Multiple Crown Script CA set of 7 values complete plus shades of the 3d and 4d. OG. F-VF. (Scott $267, SG £256). (PHOTO) |
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120 |
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52 |
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#58-64 (SG55-61) 1921-29 KGV 3d - £1 wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete set of 7 values. Most OG, the £1 value VLH. F-VF. (Scott $262, SG £250). (PHOTO) |
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120 |
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53 |
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#58-64 (SG55-61) 1921-29 KGV 3d - £1 complete set of 7 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. OG, the 3d with HR. F-VF. (Scott $262, SG £250). (PHOTO) |
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120 |
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54 |
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#60var (SG57y) 1921-29 KGV 1/ black on emerald, variety watermark inverted and reversed. OG, HR. (SG £300). (PHOTO) |
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140 |
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55 |
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#63 (SG60) 1922 KGV 5/ green and red on pale yellow LL corner control number block of 4 with VF central ST JOHN'S A SP 14 29 cds. A delightful item. F-VF. (Scott $240, SG £200). (PHOTO) |
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110 |
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56 |
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#67-76 (SG81-90) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary set of 10 values complete. The 1/ and 5/ LH, rest NH. F-VF. (Scott $210, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
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90 |
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57 |
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#67-76 (SG81-90) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary set of 10 values complete. OG. F-VF. (Scott $210, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
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90 |
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58 |
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#67-76 (SG81-90) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary complete set of 10 values. OG. The 2½d and 1/ each with a short perf, o/w F-VF. (Scott $210, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
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80 |
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59 |
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1932 KGV 1/ olive-green Tercentenary with bottom margin and partial imprint on tidy registered cover to Glasgow cancelled ST. PETER'S NO 23 (no year). Antigua (St. Johns) reg. label at left. St. Johns transit and Plymouth arrival on rev. Attractive village usage. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
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90 |
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ASCENSION (See also Lot 1118) |
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60 |
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#1-9 (SG1-9) 1922 KGV ½d - 3/ first Pictorial set of 9 values complete. The 1/ and 3/ LH, rest NH. The low values toned. F-VF. (Scott $434, SG £300). (PHOTO) |
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130 |
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61 |
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#1-9 (SG1-9) 1922 KGV ½d - 3/ Pictorial set of 9 values complete. Most LH. The 3d with small thin, o/w F-VF. (Scott $434, SG £300). (PHOTO) |
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130 |
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62 |
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#1-9 (SG1-9) 1922 KGV ½d - 3/ first Pictorial set of 9 values complete used. The 1d a Mme. Joseph forgery. F-VF. (Scott $622, SG £450). (PHOTO) |
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225 |
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63 |
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#10-21 (SG10-20) 1924-33 KGV ½d - 3/ Badge of the Colony complete set of 12 values plus shades of the ½d, 1d, 2d (2), 4d, one with vignette frame break above "SC" of "Ascension." Most LH. F‑VF. (Scott $685, SG £532). (PHOTO) |
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250 |
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64 |
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#10-21 (SG10-20) 1924-33 KGV ½d - 3/ Badge of the Colony complete set of 12 values. OG. The ½d thinned, the 1d with inclusion. F‑VF. (Scott $404, SG £300). (PHOTO) |
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140 |
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65 |
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#23-32 (SG21-30) 1934 KGV ½d - 5/ Pictorial set of 10 values complete. NH. F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £110 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
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90 |
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66 |
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#23-32 (SG21-30) 1934 KGV ½d - 5/ Pictorial set of 10 values complete. NH. The 2/6 with small area of gum loss. F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £110 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
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80 |
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67 |
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#35var (SG33k) 1935 KGV 5d green and indigo Silver Jubilee, variety kite and vertical log. OG. F-VF. (SG £300). (PHOTO) |
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140 |
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AUSTRALIA (See also Lot 1119) |
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68 |
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#1-11 (SG1-12) 1913-14 ½d - 2/ Kangaroos wmk Wide Crown and Wide A short set of 11 values. OG or HR. The ½d and 2½d with the odd short perf, the rest all F-VF. (Scott $1,068, SG £636). (PHOTO) |
$ |
250 |
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69 |
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#54 (SG42c) 1918 5/ grey and pale yellow Kangaroo wmk Narrow Crown and Narrow A. OG. F‑VF. (Scott $275, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
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70 |
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#55 (SG43a) 1917 10/ grey and bright aniline pink Kangaroo wmk Narrow Crown and Narrow A, used. Fine+. (Scott $350, SG £250). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
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71 |
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#57 (SG75) 1924 £1 grey Kangaroo wmk Narrow Crown and Narrow A, used. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
110 |
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72 |
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#99 (SG110) 1929 2/ maroon Kangaroo wmk Small Crown and A Multiple. NH. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £50 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
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73 |
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#100 (SG111) 1929 5/ grey and yellow Kangaroo wmk Small Crown and A Multiple. NH. Fine+. (Scott $875, SG £200 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
300 |
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74 |
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#126 (SG135) 1932 5/ grey and yellow Kangaroo wmk Small Crown and C of A Multiple. VLH. F‑VF. (Scott $300, SG £130). (PHOTO) |
$ |
70 |
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75 |
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#127 (SG136) 1932 10/ grey and pink Kangaroo wmk Small Crown and C of A Multiple. LH. F‑VF. (Scott $525, SG £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
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76 |
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#130-33 (SG141-44) 1932 2d - 5/ Sydney Harbour Bridge complete set of 4 values including both 2d stamps. All but one 2d are well-centered and all have good perfs. LH. VF. (Scott $508, SG £400). (PHOTO) |
$ |
190 |
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77 |
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#J8 (SG D8) 1902 5/ emerald green first Postage Due high value. OG. Fine+. (Scott $350, SG £180). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
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78 |
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#J36 (SG D59) 1908-9 5/ dull green Postage Due wmk Crown and Single Line A, perf 11½ x 11. Very fresh. OG. F-VF for issue. (Scott $425, SG £225). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
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79 |
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#J57-63 (SG D105-11) 1931-36 ½d - 1/ Postage Due complete set of 7 values perf 11, wmk Small Crown C of A Multiple. OG. F, F-VF. (Scott $721, SG £475). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
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80 |
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#J64-70 (SG D112-18) 1938 ½d - 1/ carmine and green Postage Due complete set of 7 values wmk Multiple C of A. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $226, SG £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
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81 |
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#O1-2 (SG O123-24) 1931 2d - 3d Kingsford Smith set of 2 values overprinted OS, complete. NH. F-VF. 1977 Philatelic Foundation certificate. (Scott $470 for hinged, SG £255 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
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AUSTRALIAN STATES |
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NEW SOUTH WALES |
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82 |
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#88a (SG264a) 1890 20/ cobalt blue Governors perf 11 horizontal pair used with VF BROKEN HILL SP 17 1900 cds. Fine+. (Scott $240, SG £150). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
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83 |
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See footnote after #O40 (SG O37b) 1889 QV 10/ mauve and claret perf 10 overprinted "O S" POSTAGE and CTO triple oval GPO, the official reprint of 1895. F-VF. 2001 RPS certificate. (PHOTO) |
$ |
400 |
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
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84 |
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#81b-93a (SG195s-208s) 1886 QV 2/6 - £20 set of 14 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN including the £5 brown issued later and missing from most sets. Streaky, patchy gum. OG or HR. (SG £750). (PHOTO) |
$ |
375 |
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VICTORIA |
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85 |
|
#155 (SG308) 1885 QV 3d yellow-orange wmk V over Crown, UL corner margin block of 4 overprinted Stamp Duty in blue. Stamps NH. Very fresh and Fine. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £240 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
|
|
|
86 |
|
#5 (SG6a) 1855 1/ pale brown Swan rouletted 7½ to 14 and compound showing roulettes all around, used with VF numeral "1" in blue. An elusive stamp. Fine. (Scott $450, SG £850). (PHOTO) |
$ |
300 |
|
87 |
SP |
#58, 63-66, 68 (SG 94s-101s) ½d - 1/ set of 6 Swans wmk Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN (4 are hs, 2 are overprinted). Most NH. Very scarce set. Offset on the 2d value. Very fresh and F‑VF. (SG £425). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BAHAMAS |
|
|
|
88 |
|
1842 SF outer sheet to England bearing VF s/l BAHAMAS on reverse. From the docketing it appears that the origin was Vera Cruz 19 May arriving London 24 June. Fine. (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
89 |
|
#19 (SG39b) 1863-80 QV 1/ green wmk Crown CC, perf 14. NH! Fine. 2007 BPA certificate. (SG £120). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
90 |
|
#27-32 (SG48-57) 1884-90 QV 1d - £1 complete set of 6 values. The 2½, 4d and 6d NH, rest OG. F-VF. (Scott $476, SG £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
91 |
|
#30var (SG54a) 1890 QV 6d mauve, variety malformed "E," row 6 pos. 6. VLH. Fresh and F‑VF. (SG £180). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
|
92 |
|
#32 (SG57) 1884-90 QV £l Venetian red high value. Cleaned and regummed. Well-centered for issue. F-VF appearance. (Scott $350, SG £275) |
$ |
50 |
|
93 |
SP |
#34var (SG59s) 1903 5d black and orange Staircase overprinted SPECIMEN, variety whole extra tree trunk, row 5 pos. 8 (see B & K footnote after E9). A scarce combination. LH. Fine. (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
94 |
|
#37-43+ (SG62-70+) 1902-10 KEVII 1d - £1 set of 7 values complete wmk Crown CA plus SG listed shades of the 4d and 1/. Fresh. Several values NH including the 5/. The £1 XLH if at all. F-VF. (Scott $527, SG £370). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
95 |
PS |
1905 KEVII 2½d blue postal stationery envelope to the Dominican Republic cancelled INAGUA 30 DE 05. NY transit and Monte Cristi arrival on reverse. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
96 |
|
#47var (SG74a) 1911 KEVII 6d bistre-brown wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety malformed "E." LH. Lightly toned gum. F-VF. (SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
97 |
|
#56 (SG89) 1912-19 KGV £1dull green and black wmk Multiple Crown CA with margin at bottom. Stamp NH. F-VF+. (Scott $250, £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
110 |
|
98 |
|
#65var (SG106x) 1920 KGV ½d green Peace, variety watermark sideways reversed. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
99 |
|
#70-84 (SG111-14, 115-25) 1921-37 KGV ½d - £1 complete set of 15 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. OG. F-VF. (Scott $387, SG £265). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
100 |
|
#79var (SG122a) 1922 KGV 6d bistre-brown wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, variety malformed "E." OG. Fine. (SG £90). (PHOTO) |
$ |
50 |
|
101 |
|
#83 (SG124) 1924 KGV 5/ dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA vertical pair used with partial Nassau cds. Fine. (Scott $170, SG £130). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
102 |
|
#84 (SG125) 1926 KGV £1 green and black wmk Multiple Crown Script CA with bottom margin control number. Very attractive. NH. Brownish gum. F-VF. (Scott $215, SG £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
103 |
|
#100-13, 115, 154-56 (SG149-57b, 158-60, 161) 1938-52 KGVI ½d - £1 complete set of 20 values plus a myriad of printings and shades with extra ½d green (2), 1d carmine, 1d grey (3), 1½d (3), 2d slate, 2d scarlet (2), 2d green, 2½d violet, 3d violet, 3d blue (2), 3d scarlet, 1/ (3), 5/ (5) and £1, a total of 48 stamps. OG, the occasional HR. F-VF. (Scott $530, SG £538). (PHOTO) |
$ |
170 |
|
104 |
|
#103B var (SG152ba) 1941 KGVI 2d scarlet, variety short "T" in "TWO." OG. F-VF. (SG £120). (PHOTO) |
$ |
50 |
|
105 |
|
#MR7a (SG97a) 1918 KGV 1d carmine second War Tax issue, variety watermark sideways. NH. F-VF. 1994 RPS certificate. (Scott $675, SG £300). (PHOTO) |
$ |
170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BAHRAIN |
|
|
|
106 |
|
#1-14 (SG1-14) 1933-37 KGV 3p - 5R set of 14 values complete. NH! Very fresh. F‑VF. (Scott $355 for hinged, SG £225 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
107 |
|
#15-17, 18-19, 19a (SG15-19) 1934-37 KGV ½a - 4a set of 6 values complete. NH! F, F-VF. (Scott $184 for hinged, SG £150 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
108 |
|
#20-37 (SG20-37) 1938-41 KGVI 3p - 25R set of 16 values complete. NH. F-VF. (Scott $960, SG £750). (PHOTO) |
$ |
475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BARBADOS |
|
|
|
109 |
|
#5 (SG8) 1858 (½d) green Seated Britannia, no wmk, imperf, white paper. Margins all around. OG. F‑VF. (Scott $175, SG £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
110 |
|
#64 (SG97) 1882 QV 4d grey, key value of the set. A very nice example. XLH. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £350). (PHOTO) |
$ |
180 |
|
111 |
|
#90-101 (SG135-44, 163-69) 1905-10 1f - 2/6 complete set of 12 values plus shades of the ½d, 1d and 2½d. Several values NH, rest OG. The 1f toned, rest all F-VF. (Scott $372, SG £330). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
112 |
SP |
#95, 100 (SG166s, 169s) 1910 2d greyish slate and 1/ black on green Seal of the Colony wmk Multiple Crown CA each a horizontal strip of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN. Scarce as a multiple. NH. Overall toning. F-VF. (SG pro rata as singles £168). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
113 |
SP |
#102-8 (SG145s-51s) 1906 ½d - 1/ Nelson Centenary set of 7 values each a vertical strip of 5 (except the 2d which is 2 horizontal pairs and a single) overprinted SPECIMEN. Scarce. The ½d unused and a few perfs splitting, the rest part OG. Toning. F, F-VF. (SG as singles £800). (PHOTO) |
$ |
275 |
|
114 |
|
#104var (SG147x) 1906 1d black and red Nelson, variety watermark reversed, used. Fine. (SG £80). (PHOTO) |
$ |
40 |
|
115 |
SP |
#109 (SG152s) 1906 1d black, blue and green Olive Blossom horizontal strip of 5 overprinted SPECIMEN. A very uncommon multiple of this popular stamp. Unused, some toning and faults, the center stamp with small worm hole but scarce and highly collectable. (SG as singles £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
116 |
|
#116-126 (SG170-80) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values. The top 3 values each an UR corner margin control number single. Very attractive. NH. F‑VF. (Scott $215 for hinged, SG £190 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
117 |
|
#116-126 (SG170-80) 1912-16 KGV ¼d - 3/ complete set of 11 values plus shades of the ¼d (2), 1d and 3/. OG or HR. The 3/ slightly toned and n/c. F‑VF. (Scott $230, SG £204). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
118 |
|
#140-151 (SG201-12) 1920 ¼d - 3/ Victory issue complete set of 12 values. NH. F-VF. (Scott $134 for hinged, SG £110 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
119 |
|
#194b (SG249) 1940 1d scarlet Seal of the Colony the scarce perf 13½ x 13. NH. Fine+. (Scott $200, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
140 |
|
120 |
|
1897//1936 Interesting group of 5 items including 2d registered ps envelope to London cancelled St. Lucy, 1902 reg. cover to Cheshire, 1904 GB KEVII ½d and 1d (2) with s/l POSTED ON BOARD and Barbados cds, 1935 OHMS stampless env. cancelled OFFICIAL PAID and 1936 6d Badge of the Colony on reg. cover to England cancelled double ring St. Lawrence and with matching St. Lawrence S. O. oval reg. ds on front and reverse. F-VF |
$ |
160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BARBUDA (See also Lots 8, 14) |
|
|
|
121 |
|
#1-11 (SG1-11) 1922 KGV ½d - 5/ of Leeward Islands overprinted BARBUDA set of 11 values complete. Several values incl. the 1/, 2/ and 3/ NH, rest LH. The 4/ with small toned spot. F‑VF. (Scott $179, SG £140). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
122 |
|
#2var (SG2x) 1922 KGV 1d bright scarlet of Leeward Islands overprinted BARBUDA, variety watermark reversed, used. Neat, nearly full BARBUDA AU 2 22 cds. Fine. (SG £850). (PHOTO) |
$ |
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASUTOLAND |
|
|
|
123 |
|
#1-10 (SG1-10) 1933 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorial set of 10 values complete plus shades of the ½d and 1d (2). OG. F-VF. (Scott $297, SG £202). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
|
124 |
|
#1-10 (SG1-10) 1933 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorial set of 10 values complete. VLH. F-VF. (Scott $293, SG £200). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
|
125 |
|
#61-71b (SG58-68b) 1961 QEII ½¢ on ½d - 1R on 10/ complete set of 11 values plus 10 SG listed varieties including the scarce 10¢ on 1/ type II. NH. F-VF. (Scott $219, SG £210). (PHOTO) |
$ |
70 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BATUM (See also Lot 1120) |
|
|
|
126 |
|
#10 (SG10) 1919 10R on 10 on 7k deep blue Russian Arms type, perforated. OG, HR. Signed. (Scott $425, SG £425). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
127 |
|
#25 (SG21) 1920 (12 Jan) 50R on 1K orange Russian Arms type, imperf, surcharge in black. Nice margins all around. OG. VF. 2008 BPA certificate. (Scott $625, SG £475). (PHOTO) |
$ |
250 |
|
128 |
|
#30 (SG26) 1920 (12 Jan) 50R on 5K brown-lilac Russian Arms type, perf 14 x 14½. OG. Signed Champion. F‑VF. (Scott $675, SG £425). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
129 |
|
#35 (SG30) 1920 25R on 10 on 7K blue, black surcharge, perforated. NH. F-VF+. (Scott $140 for hinged, SG £120 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
130 |
|
#40 (SG32a) 1920 25R on 25K, handstamped in blue, perforated. NH. F-VF. (Scott $110 for hinged, SG £95 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
50 |
|
131 |
|
#47 (SG38) 1920 50R on 2K yellow-green Russian Arms type, imperf, surcharge in black. OG. VF. Signed. (Scott $600, SG £375). (PHOTO) |
$ |
180 |
|
132 |
|
#48 (SG39) 1920 50R on 3K carmine-red Russian Arms type, imperf, surcharge in black. NH. F‑VF. Signed Brun. (Scott $625 for hinged, SG £475 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
275 |
|
133 |
|
#49 (SG40) 1920 50R on 5K brown-lilac Russian Arms type, imperf. Nicely margined. NH. VF. Signed. (Scott $1,450 for hinged, SG £1,400 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
700 |
|
134 |
|
#54 (SG43a) 1920 25R on 25K orange-yellow horizontal pair, imperf, surcharge in blue. NH. Portion of expert's mark on reverse. F-VF. (Scott $280 for hinged, SG £260 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
135 |
|
#56a (SG44ba) 1920 50R on 50K yellow imperf block of 4, surcharge in blue, each stamp variety "50 cut." NH. VF. Signed Romeko, Paris. (Scott $800 for hinged, SG £800 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BECHUANALAND (See also Lot 1121) |
|
|
|
136 |
|
#9 (SG8) 1885-87 1/ green Seated Hope of CGH wmk Anchor overprinted British Bechuanaland. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £300). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
137 |
|
#9 (SG8) 1885-87 1/ green Seated Hope of CGH wmk Anchor overprinted British Bechuanaland, used. (Scott $190, SG £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
138 |
|
#16-20 (SG15-19) 1888 QV 1/ - 10/ green and black set of 5 values. LH. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £414). (PHOTO) |
$ |
190 |
|
139 |
REV |
#22 (SG21, Barefoot #15) 1888 QV £5 lilac and black high value on small piece with MAFEKING A AU 30 96 squared circle cds plus ms 4.1.94 and initials I. L. R. Fine+. (Scott $200, Barefoot £150). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
140 |
|
#30 (SG29) 1888 QV ½d on 3d pale reddish lilac and black. OG. F-VF. (Scott $200, SG £180). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
141 |
|
#38a (SG38e) 1893-95 1d rose-red CGH Seated Hope overprinted British Bechuanaland, variety no dots to "i" of "British." OG. F-VF. (Scott $145, SG £130). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
142 |
|
#51 (SG55) 1890 QV ½d vermilion overprinted BRITISH BECHUANALAND, overprint 17mm. OG. F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £200). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
|
143 |
|
#53b (SG54b) 1890 QV ½d vermilion overprinted BRITISH BECHUANALAND, overprint 15mm, variety overprint double, used. F-VF. (Scott $200, SG £170). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
144 |
|
#63 (SG43) 1888 QV 3d on 3d pale reddish lilac and black overprinted Protectorate, used. F-VF. (Scott $220, SG £190). (PHOTO) |
$ |
100 |
|
145 |
|
#64 (SG44) 1888 QV 4d on 4d lilac and black, used. Fine. (Scott $475, SG £425). (PHOTO) |
$ |
180 |
|
146 |
COLL |
#83//97, J2-3 (SG73//92, D2-3) 1913//27 KGV Collection of 12 cylinder blocks of 6 with Simple Cypher wmk ½d (3), 1d (3) 1½d, 2d Die I (the latter with some perf separation); Block Cypher 1d (2, a block of 6 and block of 4) plus first Postage Dues (1d and 2d). Most blocks with 2 stamps hinged, rest NH. F-VF. (Scott as normals $259, SG as normals £254). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
147 |
|
#92-93 (SG83-84) 1914-15 KGV 2/6, 5/ Seahorses Waterlow printing. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $357, SG £290). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
148 |
|
#92a-93a (SG86-87) 1916-19 KGV 2/6 sepia, 5/ bright carmine Seahorses, De La Rue printing. NH. F-VF, VF. (Scott $505 for hinged, SG £430 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
300 |
|
149 |
|
#105-16 (SG99-110) 1932 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorial set of 12 values complete. LH. F-VF. (Scott $404, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
150 |
|
#105-16 (SG99-110) 1932 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorials complete set of 12 values. LH. F-VF. (Scott $404, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
151 |
|
#105-16 (SG99-110) 1932 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorials complete set of 12 values. OG. F-VF. (Scott $404, SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
152 |
|
#105-16 (SG99-110) 1932 KGV ½d - 10/ Pictorial set of 12 values complete, used. F-VF. (Scott $510, SG £350). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
153 |
|
#AR1 (SG F1) 1910 KEVII 6d black and brown-orange of Transvaal overprinted Bechuanaland Protectorate. OG. Fine. (Scott $200, SG £160). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
154 |
|
#AR1 (SG F1) 1910 KEVII 6d black and brown-orange of Transvaal with margin at right on registered cover to England cancelled LOBATSI JY 13 10, a very early date. Cape Town double oval Registered Letter Section transit and Birmingham arrival on reverse. Fine. 1973 RPS certificate. (PHOTO) |
$ |
650 |
|
155 |
|
#AR1 (SG F1) 1910 KEVII 6d black and brown-orange of Transvaal on small piece cancelled Francestown OC 28 10. Fine. Ex Brack. (Scott $400, SG £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
156 |
REV |
#16, AR1 (SG15, F1) 1910 KEVII 6d black and brown-orange of Transvaal horizontal pair on small piece, the left stamp, variety raised first "a" in "Bechuanaland," plus QV 1/ green and black all on small piece with purple double oval fiscal cancel dated 15 JUL 1910. (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
157 |
REV |
#16, 19, 34, AR1 (SG15, 18, 34, F1) 1910 KEVII 6d black and brown-orange of Transvaal plus QV 1/ and 5/ green and black and GB 2d overprinted BRITISH BECHUANALAND on piece with revenue cancel of 20 JUN 1910 and red ms initials. Attractive. F-VF. (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
158 |
|
#AR3 (SG F3) 1921 KGV 1d scarlet of South Africa overprinted Bechuanaland Protectorate. OG. Fine. (Scott $50, SG £42). (PHOTO) |
$ |
25 |
|
159 |
|
#J1-3 (SG D1-3) 1926 GB ½d - 2d overprinted BECHUANALAND/PROTECTORATE, used. F‑VF. (Scott $275, SG £225). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BERMUDA (See also Lots 1122-24) |
|
|
|
160 |
|
#7 (SG10) 1881 QV 3d yellow-buff perf 14 x 12½. A beautiful example. NH but a slight gum disturbance. Fresh and F-VF+. (Scott $210 for hinged, SG £180 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
110 |
|
161 |
|
#13 (SG15) 1875 QV 1d on 2d dull blue Provisional. OG. Fine. (Scott $875, SG £700). (PHOTO) |
$ |
325 |
|
162 |
|
#14 (SG16) 1875 QV 1d on 3d yellow-buff Provisional surcharge, used. Sound and with good perfs. Fine. (Scott $425, SG £350). (PHOTO) |
$ |
150 |
|
163 |
|
ca1888//1925? Group of 3 covers with QV 1d pale rose first issue on cut down cover with indistinct K3a #17 of Devonshire South. Also 1901 QV 2½d ultramarine horizontal pair cancelled BAILEY'S BAY to Seattle, and 2½d Caravel to NJ cancelled St. Davids. Fair to Fine. |
$ |
100 |
|
164 |
|
1894 QV 2d, 2½d on folded registered letter to Germany cancelled HAMILTON SP 20 94. London registered transit on face and Erfurt arrival on reverse. Fine. (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
165 |
|
#34var (SG37w) 1909 1d brown and carmine Dock wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety watermark inverted. Unused (regummed). Fine. (SG £475). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
166 |
|
#72var (SG69b) 1921 KGV 2½d bright ultramarine Tercentenary, variety "A" of "CA" missing from watermark, used. Rare. Crease and small facial scrape. F-VF appearance. (SG unpriced used. As mint £950). (PHOTO) |
$ |
325 |
|
167 |
|
#81-93 (SG76b-87, 87a) 1922-34 ¼d - 1/ Caravel set of 12 values complete plus 1/ brownish black on yellow-green wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. NH. The 2½d sage-green with gum crease, the 4d with toned spots. F-VF. (Scott $113 for hinged, SG £85 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
50 |
|
168 |
|
1933 1d Caravel plus 5¢ US Air Mails (2) on flown cover to NY cancelled Hamilton slogan. NY arrival of AUG 28 1933. F-VF and scarce. (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1918-32 KING GEORGE V KEYPLATES |
|
|
|
169 |
|
#49-54 (SG51b-55) 1918-32 2/ - £1 KGV set of 6 high values complete. OG. F-VF. (Scott $832, SG £600). (PHOTO) |
$ |
300 |
|
170 |
|
#94-97++ (SG88-93, 89i, 89j, 92var, 92g ) 1924-32 KGV 2/ - 12/6 Keyplate set of 4 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete plus the AUG 30 and SEP 31 printings of the 2/6 and MAY 28 and AUG 30 printings of the 10/. The 12/6 with top margin. LH or OG. F-VF. (SG £870). (PHOTO) |
$ |
425 |
|
171 |
|
#94-97+ (SG88-93, 89j ) 1924-32 KGV 2/ - 12/6 Keyplate set of 4 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete plus the SEP 31 printing of the 2/6. F-VF. (Scott $690 for hinged, SG £515 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
300 |
|
172 |
|
#94-97 (SG88-93 ) 1924-32 KGV 2/ - 12/6 Keyplate set of 4 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete. F-VF. (Scott $590, SG £425). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KING GEORGE V 2/6 - £1 KEYPLATES |
|
|
|
173 |
|
#95a (SG89h) 2/6 MAR 30 pale orange-vermilion. Rare printing. A beautiful example. LH. Well-centered and very fresh. F-VF. 1987 BPA certificate. (Scott $2,750, SG £2,750). (PHOTO) |
$ |
1,300 |
|
174 |
|
#95a (SG89h) 2/6 MAR 30 pale orange-vermilion. A very nice example. OG. Very minor gum crease. F-VF. 1974 RPS certificate. (Scott $2,750, SG £2,750). (PHOTO) |
$ |
1,000 |
|
175 |
|
#51 (SG52b) 4/ JUN 20 black and carmine UL corner margin control number single. NH. A hint of toning. Fine. (Scott $75 for hinged, SG £60 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
45 |
|
176 |
|
#52 (SG53) 5/ DEC 17 top margin stamp, pos. 6, flaw 6A. NH. F-VF. (Scott $75 for hinged, SG £70 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
45 |
|
177 |
|
#52 (SG53dw) 5/ JUL 21 green and carmine-red on pale yellow, variety watermark inverted. NH! F-VF. (SG £425 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
275 |
|
178 |
|
#96 (SG92) 10/ JUL 24 green and red on pale emerald. NH. F-VF. (Scott $160 for hinged, SG £130). (PHOTO) |
$ |
90 |
|
179 |
|
#97 (SG93) 12/6 grey and orange. NH. VF. (Scott $300 for hinged, SG £250 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
180 |
|
180 |
|
#97 (SG93) 12/6 grey and orange. NH. F-VF. (Scott $300 for hinged, SG £250 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
181 |
|
#97 (SG93) 12/6 grey and orange. LH. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £250). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
182 |
|
#97var (SG93g) 12/6 grey and orange flaw 60, gash in fruit and leaf. OG. Slightly brownish gum. F-VF. (SG £800). (PHOTO) |
$ |
450 |
|
183 |
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#97var (SG93h) 12/6 grey and orange top margin stamp, pos. 3 with flaws 3A and 3C, break in scrolls at right. A very scarce and seldom offered flaw. NH. F-VF. (SG £900 for hinged. (PHOTO) |
$ |
500 |
|
184 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black on red first printing DEC 17. NH. F-VF. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £325 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
185 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black APR 27. OG, HR. VF. (Scott $400, SG £325). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
186 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black on red, APR 27 printing, UL corner margin control number stamp, pos. 1. Fresh and NH. F-VF. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £325 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
250 |
|
187 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black on red with margin at top, pos. 7, APR 27 printing. NH. F-VF. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £325 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
188 |
|
#54var (SG55e) £1 purple and black on red, APR 27 printing, variety break in lines below left scroll, pos. 45, a proving flaw for this printing. OG. Gum crease. VF appearance. (SG £1,500). (PHOTO) |
$ |
600 |
|
189 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black on red with margin at bottom, APR 27 printing, flaws 57a, 57b. NH. F-VF. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £325 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
190 |
|
#54 (SG55) £1 purple and black MAR 30, scarce printing. NH. Fine+. (Scott $400 for hinged, SG £325 for hinged). (PHOTO) |
$ |
250 |
|
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|
|
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|
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KING GEORGE VI |
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|
|
191 |
|
SG104a, 110-15++ (CW1//10b, 28-34a) 1938-52 KGVI ½d - 1/ set of 23 line perf blocks of 4 complete ex CW1, 4a plus 12 comb perf blocks of 4. All NH. A very nice lot for the specialist. All fresh and F-VF. (SG £939+). (PHOTO) |
$ |
400 |
|
192 |
|
SG116f-21d 1950-52 KGVI 2/ - £1 set of 6 perf 13 high values each tied on small piece by VF HAMILTON 29 NOV 52 cds, the 2/ and 5/ with partial top margin. A very attractive set. F‑VF. (SG £245) (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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KING GEORGE VI 2/ - £1 KEYPLATES |
|
|
|
193 |
|
SG116//121d Mint KGVI Keyplate collection of 54 stamps on black stock pages, a substantial holding with most printings represented. Includes all first printings the 12/6 with RPS certificate and all line perfs but the 2/6. Very little duplication. Also includes KGV 2/, 5/ and 2/6. Most OG, an occasional stamp NH. An excellent holding. F-VF. (SG £5,200+) |
$ |
1,100 |
|
194 |
|
SG116bc 2/ MAY 41 line perf, flaw 22, lower right scroll with broken tail, used. Hamilton cds. Rare flaw which only exists on this printing. Faults. Fine. (SG £1,100). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
195 |
|
SG117a 2/6 MAY 41 line perf. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £550). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
196 |
|
SG118a 5/ JAN 39 pos. 21, flaw 21d (trace). NH. VF. 2006 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £350) (PHOTO) |
$ |
190 |
|
197 |
|
SG118b 5/ MAY 41 line perf, flaw 22b and a trace of the rare flaw 22a. OG. F-VF. (SG £275+). (PHOTO) |
$ |
140 |
|
198 |
|
SG118c 5/ NOV 41. Very scarce stamp. LH. VF. 2006 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £950). (PHOTO) |
$ |
400 |
|
199 |
|
SG118e 5/ DEC 46 top margin block of 6 (2 x 3), pos. 8-9, 20-21, 32-33, flaws 20a, 20c and 33a. NH. F-VF. (SG £300). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
200 |
|
SG118e 5/ DEC 46 bottom margin block of 6 (2 x 3), pos. 31-32, 43-44, 55-56, flaws 32, 44, 56. NH. F-VF. (SG £300). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
201 |
|
SG118e 5/ JUN 48 top margin block of 6 (2 x 3), pos. 5-6, 17-18, 29-30, flaws 6b (trace), 29a, 29b. NH. F-VF. (SG £300). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
202 |
|
SG118g 5/ AUG 50 block of 4, pos 47-48, 59-60, flaws 47, 48, 59b, 60a. NH. F-VF. (SG £192) (PHOTO) |
$ |
110 |
|
203 |
|
SG119 10/ NOV 37 first printing with margin at bottom, pos. 55. NH. F-VF. 2006 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £450). (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
204 |
|
SG119 10/ NOV 37 first printing. LH. F-VF. 1989 RPS certificate. (SG £450). (PHOTO) |
$ |
160 |
|
205 |
|
SG119a 10/ JAN 39 pos. 45. NH. F-VF. 2007 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £225). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
206 |
|
SG119a 10/ JAN 39 bottom margin stamp, pos. 58. NH. F-VF. 2007 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £225). (PHOTO) |
$ |
120 |
|
207 |
|
SG120c 12/6 MAR43. NH. VF. (SG £110). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
208 |
|
SG120c 12/6 MAR43. NH. F-VF. (SG £110). (PHOTO) |
$ |
60 |
|
209 |
|
#127b (SG120d) 12/6 JUN 46 lemon yellow, pos. 46. NH. F-VF. 2006 Murray Payne certificate. (Scott $725, SG £700). (PHOTO) |
$ |
375 |
|
210 |
|
#127b (SG120d) 12/6 JUN 46 lemon yellow. XLH. F-VF. 2004 Murray Payne certificate. (Scott $725, SG £700). (PHOTO) |
$ |
250 |
|
211 |
|
#127b (SG120d) 12/6 JUN 46 lemon yellow. OG. Small, almost unnoticeable marks at UR F-VF. 1985 BPA certificate. (Scott $725, SG £700). (PHOTO) |
$ |
200 |
|
212 |
|
#127b (SG120d) 12/6 JUN 46 lemon yellow used on piece cancelled HAMILTON 5 OCT 40. VF. 1966 BPA certificate. (Scott $600, SG £500). (PHOTO) |
$ |
275 |
|
213 |
|
SG120c 12/6 JUN 48, thin paper, top margin stamp, pos. 3, flaw 3. Stamp NH. (SG £110). (PHOTO) |
$ |
50 |
|
214 |
|
SG121 £1 NOV 37 first printing. NH. Fine. (SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
215 |
|
SG121 £1 NOV 37 first printing. NH. Fine. (SG £275). (PHOTO) |
$ |
130 |
|
216 |
|
SG121b £1 MAR 43 LL corner margin block of 4 with dramatic miscut corner due to paper foldover. NH. VF. (SG £340++). (PHOTO) |
$ |
170 |
|
217 |
|
SG121e £1 OCT 52 with margin at top, pos. 4, flaw 4. NH. VF. 2007 Murray Payne certificate. (SG £160). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
218 |
|
SG121e £1 OCT 52 pos. 10 or 11. Rich, intense shade. NH. F-VF. (SG £160). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
219 |
|
SG121e £1 OCT 52. NH. F-VF. (SG £160). (PHOTO) |
$ |
80 |
|
|
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|
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|
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II, ETC. |
|
|
|
220 |
|
#200var (SG188Ea) 1965 QEII 2/6 deep bluish green and lavender ICY LR corner margin plate number block of 4, variety lavender printed double. Each stamp shows the doubling as does the imprint! NH. Very scarce. This error only occurred in the early stages of the printing. F‑VF. (PHOTO) |
$ |
225 |
|
221 |
LIT |
Dickgiesser, Robert W. Bermuda King George VI High Values; A Guide to the Flaws and Printings. Triad Publications, Weston, Mass. 1980. First edition. Also Dickgiesser, Robert W. and Eric P. Yendall, King George VI Large Key Type Stamps of Bermuda, Leeward Islands, Nyasaland. Triad Publications, Weston, Mass. 1985. Second edition |
$ |
45 |
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