LOT NO. EST.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2011 |
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THE THOMAS S. OSDENE, PhD COLLECTION OF FALKLAND ISLANDS & DEPENDENCIES |
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QUEEN VICTORIA |
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542 |
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SG FR1 1869 Black Frank on piece of white paper, with boxed FALKLAND/PAID/ ISLANDS. F-VF. (SG £110). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
543 |
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SG FR1 1869 Black Frank on small piece of blue paper. Boxed FALKLAND/PAID/ ISLANDS. Fine. (SG £110). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
544 |
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SG FR2 1876 Red Frank on small piece of white paper with circular FALKLAND/PAID/ ISLANDS. F-VF. (SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
545 |
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1878 QV 6d blue imperf color trial on white wove paper block of 4 affixed to card. Very scarce. (Heijtz £1,000). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 750 |
546 |
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1878 QV 6d blue imperf color trial on ungummed, unwatermarked white wove paper. Generous margins. Scarce. Diagonal crease. (Heijtz £250). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA SPECIMEN OVERPRINTS |
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547 |
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#3, 4, (SG3, 4) 1878 QV 6d blue-green and 1/ bistre-brown first issue locally overprinted SPECIMEN. The 6d OG and reperfed, the 1/ OG, HR. A scarce offering. Fine. (Heijtz £600). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
548 |
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#4 (SG4) 1878 QV 1/ bistre-brown first issue locally overprinted SPECIMEN in black caps. OG, HR. Perfs clipped. (Heijtz £ 90). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
549 |
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#4 (SG4) 1878 QV 1/ bistre-brown first issue with local overprint Specim (sic) in black. OG, HR. (Heijtz £90). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
550 |
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#6a (SG6) 1882 QV 4d grey-black affixed to card and overprinted small SPECIMEN in red. Ex-Bradbury archives. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
551 |
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#6a, 12a variety (SG6, 21) 1882//94 QV 1d claret and 4d grey-black each locally overprinted SPECIMEN, Samuel type FI2. Unused. The 1d with pinpoint thin. Fine. (Heijtz £180). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
552 |
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#7 (SG7) 1885 QV 1d pale claret wmk sideways to the left overprinted Specim (sic). Large part OG. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
553 |
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#9//17 (SG15s-35s) 1891 QV ½d, 2d (2), 2½d, 6d and 9d complete set of 5 values overprinted SPECIMEN plus a distinctive shade of the 2d, the 6d with wmk reversed. Part OG, HR. or unused. Fine. (SG £720). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
554 |
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#9//17 (SG15s-35s) 1891 QV ½d, 2d, 2½d, 6d and 9d complete set of 5 values overprinted SPECIMEN, the 6d wmk reversed. OG or HR. Nice for these. F, F-VF. (SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
555 |
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#9, 15 (SG15s, 28s) 1891 QV ½d, 2½d each a horizontal strip of 3 overprinted SPECIMEN. The 2½d with brilliant color, the left stamp with ink smear on forehead. Strips of these Specimens are rarely found. Unused. Fine. (SG pro rata £720+). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
556 |
SP |
#9//21 (SG16//42) 1891//98 QV ½d // 5/ set of 8 values each locally overprinted large violet SPECIMEN in caps, Samuel type FI3. Includes ½d and 1d in horizontal pairs, 2½d, 4d, 6d (wmk not reversed), 1/, 2/6 and 5/. An uncommon offering. OG or part OG. Generally F-VF. (Heijtz £900). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
557 |
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#11 (SG11) 1891 QV 1d red-brown affixed to card and overprinted small SPECIMEN in red. Ex-Bradbury archives. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
558 |
SP/PS |
H & G 1 (Heijtz P1sp1) 1884 QV 1½d postal stationery card machine overprinted SPECIMEN. Scarce. Only 100 examples received this overprint. Tiny corner crease o/w F-VF. Ex-Shaw and with his write-up. (Heijtz £ 400). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
559 |
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#20-21 (SG41s-42s) 1898 QV 2/6 - 5/ high values overprinted SPECIMEN. Large part OG. F-VF. (Scott $525, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
560 |
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#20-21 (SG41s-42s) 1898 QV 2/6 - 5/ high values overprinted SPECIMEN. OG or HR. Fine. (Scott $525, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA 1878-1901 |
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561 |
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#1 (SG1) 1878 QV 1d claret first issue, no wmk, thin paper. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $850, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
562 |
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#1 (SG1) 1878 QV 1d claret first issue, no wmk, thin paper, used. Partial FI killer cancel. Fine. (Scott $500, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
563 |
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#2 (SG2) 1879 QV 4d grey-black, no watermark, thin paper. A fresh example, unusually well centered for issue. LH. A few rough perfs at top, o/w F-VF. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
564 |
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#2 (SG2) 1879 QV 4d grey-black, unwatermarked. Disturbed OG. Fine. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
565 |
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#2 (SG2) 1879 QV 4d grey-black, no watermark, used. (Scott $200, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
566 |
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#3 (SG3) 1878 QV 6d blue-green LL corner margin block of 6. Two NH, rest LH or hinged in margin. Multiples of this value are scarce. One stamp with small thin. Fine. (Scott $600++, SG £600++). PHOTO |
$ 375 |
567 |
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#3 (SG3) 1878 QV 6d blue-green block of 4. Two NH, others OG. Scarce multiple. F-VF. (Scott $400++, SG £400++). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
568 |
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#5a (SG5) 1882 QV 1d dull claret. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $425, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
569 |
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#6 (SG32) 1895 QV 4d olive-black complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). Very fresh and NH. Rust from paper clip affects one stamp. NH. F-VF. (Scott $840, SG £780).. |
$ 425 |
570 |
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#6b (SG12) 1889 QV 4d olive grey-black wmk Crown CA upright, top margin example. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $180, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
571 |
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#7a (SG8) 1887 QV 1d brownish claret wmk sideways. OG. An attractive example. F-VF. (Scott $125, SG £110). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
572 |
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#7a (SG8) 1887 QV 1d brownish claret wmk sideways. OG. Fine. (Scott $125, SG £110). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
573 |
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#7a variety (SG8x) 1887 QV 1d brownish claret wmk sideways, variety watermark sideways to the left and reversed. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
574 |
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#7b (SG8a) 1887 QV 1d brownish claret bisected diagonally on small piece tied by First Bisect cork cancel. A very nice example. F-VF. (on cover: Scott $3,250, SG £3,500, Heijtz on piece £200). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
575 |
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#8a variety (SG9x) 1885 QV 4d pale grey-black, variety watermark sideways and reversed. OG. Fresh. Fine. (SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 425 |
576 |
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#9//16a (SG15//32x) 1891//1902 QV ½d // 6d Collection of 12 blocks of 4 selected for freshness and variety of printings. Includes ½d (5), 1d (3), 2d, 2½d, 4d (corner margin) and 6d orange-yellow with wmk reversed, a top margin block. A very nice group. Most NH! All fresh and F, F-VF. (Scott $1,278, SG over £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
577 |
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#6b, 9//18 (SG12, 15//38) 1889//1902 QV Collection of 28 stamps representing nearly all different printings. Includes ½d (6), 1d (6), 2d (3), 2½d (5, with pale chalky ultramarine and Prussian blue represented), 4d (2 including olive grey-black), 6d (2, the orange-yellow with wmk reversed), 9d (both printings), 1/ (both printings). An excellent lot for the shade enthusiast. OG or HR. Most F-VF. (SG over £1,500). |
$ 500 |
578 |
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#9//18 (SG15//38) 1891//1902 QV Collection of 26 stamps representing numerous printings. Includes ½d (5), 1d (6), 2d (3), 2½d (5, including pale chalky ultramarine and Prussian blue), 4d, 6d (2, the orange-yellow with wmk reversed), 9d (both printings), 1/ (both printings). A useful group. OG or HR. Most F-VF. (SG over £1,200) |
$ 400 |
579 |
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#9var (SG16ax) 1892 QV ½d green, variety watermark reversed, used. Fine. (SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
580 |
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#11, 11a (SG11, 11a) 1891 1d red-brown bisected diagonally plus normal, both tied on small piece by the Small Football cork cancel. Fine. (On cover: Scott $2,830, SG £3,835, Heijtz on piece £200). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
581 |
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#13 (SG25) 1895-98 QV 2d pale purple complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). A few perfs split and toning on one stamp from paper clip. NH. F-VF. (Scott $420, SG £390) |
$ 250 |
582 |
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#13 (SG25) 1895-98 QV 2d pale purple complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). Some telescoping and very slight toning. Stamps NH. F-VF. (Scott $420, SG £390). . |
$ 225 |
583 |
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#13var (SG25) 1895-98 QV 2d deep purple complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). Scarcest shade of this denomination. Toning from paper clip affects one stamp at LL. Three stamps hinged, rest NH. F-VF. (Scott $420, SG £390) |
$ 275 |
584 |
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#13var (SG26) 1896 QV 2d reddish purple complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). Slight rust in margin only. Telescoping and very slight overall toning. NH. F-VF. (Scott $420, SG £330). . |
$ 150 |
585 |
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#15 (SG30) 1894-96 QV 2½d ultramarine complete sheet of 60 (10 x 6). Scarce multiple. Fresh and attractive. NH. One stamp scuffed, o/w F-VF. (Scott $2,250, SG £2,700). . |
$ 1,100 |
586 |
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#16a (SG33x) 1891 QV 6d orange-yellow block of 4 with margin at left, watermark reversed. Two NH, 2 LH. Fine+. (Scott $400, SG £320). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
587 |
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#16a (SG33x) 1891 QV 6d orange-yellow LL corner margin block of 4, watermark reversed. Two NH, 2 OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $400, SG £320). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
588 |
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#17 (SG35) 1895 QV 9d pale reddish orange UL corner margin block of 4. OG or HR. Fine. (Scott $200, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
589 |
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#18 (SG37) 1895 QV 1/ grey-brown block of 4. Exceptional centering. Three NH, one LH. F-VF. (Scott $270, SG £280). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
590 |
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#19E variety, 11 (SG14, 18) 1892 QV 1d orange red-brown (2) and ½d on half of 1d red-brown all tied on small piece by FI killer. Late use of the bisect. F-VF. (Scott $485, SG £435). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
591 |
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#19E variety (SG14) 1892 QV ½d on half of 1d red-brown with posthumous FI killer cancel. F-VF. 1989 BPA certificate. (Heijtz as late use £90). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
592 |
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#20-21 (SG41-42) 1898 QV 2/6 - 5/ high values. OG. F-VF. (Scott $540, SG £525). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
593 |
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#20-21 (SG41-42) 1898 QV 2/6 - 5/ high values. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $540, SG £525). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA POSTAL HISTORY |
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594 |
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1891 QV 1d brownish claret pair and diagonal bisect (SG8, 8a) on commercial cover to England cancelled by proper “First Bisect” cork cancellation (Barnes 1/90) and with FI double ring cds of MR 28 1891 at LL. Scarce. Cover fault and backflap missing. Some toning (stamps not affected). (SG £3,500). PHOTO |
$ 1,600 |
595 |
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1892 QV 1d brownish claret wmk sideways, 4d olive grey-black and ½d on 1d red-brown (2 examples), SG 8, 12, 14, all on registered cover to NY with “Large Squares” cork cancel (Barnes 1/91). FI FE 6 1892 double ring cds and Crown/Registered all on face. London transit on face and NY arrival of AP 11 on reverse. F-VF. 1986 BPA certificate. PHOTO |
$ 2,000 |
596 |
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1893 QV 1d green plus 8 bisects of the ½d on 1d red-brown all on registered cover to the Columbian Consulate on Jersey all cancelled FI killers and with FALKLAND ISLAND’S JY 13 1893 AT UL. Crown/Registered hs at left and hooded London transit on face. Jersey arrival of AU 24 on reverse. The bisects are all slightly faulty or cut into. Attractive appearance. Fine. 1971 BPA certificate which mistakenly calls the bisects claret. PHOTO |
$ 800 |
597 |
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1895 QV ½d, 1d, 2½d, 4d, 6d, 1/ (small fault at UR) all on registered cover to England cancelled FI JU 25 1895 and with Crown/Registered hs below. The 2½d is the scarce Prussian blue seldom found on cover. London arrival of AU 10 on reverse. 1969 BPA certificate. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
598 |
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1896 QV 6d blue-green on registered cover to Germany cancelled FALKLAND ISLAND’S NO 16 1896 with Crown/Registered alongside. London transit on face and Altona 27 12 96 arrival on reverse. Vertical crease through reg. marking and addressee’s name and portion of address inked out. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
599 |
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1897 QV ½d - 1/ set of 8 values on registered cover to Germany with the rare parcel cancellation. Crown/Registered hs. Bs Prenzlau. This is the only recorded use of this cancellation on cover. Previously known only on relatively few single stamps, this cover came to light in 1985 and was first offered at an Ameripex auction in 1986. A major rarity. Horizontal fold below stamps and small cover faults. Fine+. (Heijtz £2,000). PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 2,000 |
600 |
PPC |
ca1899 QV ½d, 1d on ppc of Islas de Juan Fernandez (Chile) paying the proper rate to Leipzig cancelled double ring FALKLAND ISLAND C 18 ( ) with German arrival on face. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
601 |
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1899 QV ½d, 2d (2) on cover to England paying the correct registered rate but with no local indication of registration and with no FI cancellation. London reg. oval of 25 OC and Leicester arrival of the next day. A strange little cover. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
602 |
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1902 QV ½d green blocks of 4 and 8 on registered cover to England cancelled FI 20 MY 02 double ring. Light Crown/Registered below. Partial London reg. transit on rev. Shortened at both ends. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
603 |
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1902 QV 4d olive-black on registered cover to Scotland cancelled FI ( ) SP 02 with Crown/ Registered alongside. London transit on face and Inverness arrival of OC 14 on reverse. A delightful, pristine cover. VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
604 |
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1905 QV 2d purple on cover to England cancelled double ring FI C JA 31 05. Liverpool MR 1 arrival on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
605 |
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1910 QV 1d (2), 2½d on registered cover to Germany cancelled FI AU 6 10 double ring cds. FI reg. label at LL. London transits and Dresden arrival on rev. Attractive and F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
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KING EDWARD VII ISSUES |
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606 |
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#22-29 (SG43-50) KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 8 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN and further surcharged Ultramar. Scarce. Unused. The 1/ with rough perfs at bottom, rest F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
607 |
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#22-29 (SG43-50) KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 8 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
608 |
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#22-29 (SG43-50) KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 8 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. Most VLH. The 1/ with one toned spot, rest F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
609 |
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#22-29 (SG43-50) KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 8 values complete. LH. Well centered. F-VF. (Scott $576, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
610 |
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#22-29 (SG43-50) KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 8 values complete. Most LH. F-VF. (Scott $576, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
611 |
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#23var (SG44d) 1908 KEVII 1d dull coppery red on thick paper. Elusive and underrated. OG, small HR. F-VF. (SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
612 |
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#24a (SG45b) 1912 KEVII 2d reddish purple. An excellent example of this scarce shade. OG. Toned. Fine. 1979 RPS certificate. (Scott $260, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
613 |
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#28 (SG49) 1904 KEVII 3/ green, clean cut perfs. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £160). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
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KING GEORGE V ISSUES |
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614 |
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1912 KGV ½d ultramarine on yellow imperf paper trial. Unwatermarked and ungummed. F-VF. (Heijtz £300). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
615 |
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1912 KGV 2d orange imperf printers’ sample overprinted SPECIMEN on thin card. F-VF. (Heijtz £150). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
616 |
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1912 KGV 2d orange imperf printers’ sample on thin card with diagonal overprint SPECIMEN at top. F-VF. (Heijtz £150). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
617 |
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1912 KGV 2d orange imperf printers’ sample on thin card overprinted SPECIMEN double, the overprint partially omitted and struck a second time. F-VF. (Heijtz £150). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
618 |
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1912 KGV 10/ sepia imperf printers’ sample overprinted SPECIMEN, unwatermarked and ungummed. VF. (Heijtz £200). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
619 |
P |
1912 KGV 10/ sepia perforated printers’ sample overprinted SPECIMEN, unwatermarked and ungummed. VF. (Heijtz £200). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
620 |
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#30-40 (SG60-69) 1912-20 KGV ½d - £1 wmk Multiple Crown CA set of 11 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. Fresh. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £1,600). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 950 |
621 |
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#36-37 (SG66-67) 1912-20 KGV 3/ green and 5/ deep rose-red wmk Multiple Crown CA each overprinted SPECIMEN and further overprinted “COLONIAS” in violet. Unused. The 3/ with missing corner. Fine. (SG pro rata and normal Specimen £291). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
622 |
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#38 (SG67a) 1914 KGV 5/ reddish maroon wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN. Useful for reference for this shade. Appears NH. F-VF. (SG pro rata £145). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
623 |
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#30-40 (SG60-69) 1912-20 KGV ½d - £1 set of 11 values complete wmk Multiple Crown CA plus shades of the ½d, 1d and 2d. Most LH. The 5/ red thinned. F-VF. (Scott $1,255+, SG £925+). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
624 |
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#30var (SG60a or Z22a) 1912-23 KGV ½d deep green wmk Multiple Crown CA line perf used block of 6 on small piece cancelled SOUTH GEORGIA JA 31 ( ). Fine and scarce. (SG £228). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
625 |
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#32var (SG62a) 1914 KGV 2d deep reddish purple line perf wmk Multiple Crown CA. Scarce. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
626 |
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#40 (SG69) 1914 KGV £1 black on red high value. OG, small HR. Fine+. (Scott $525, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
627 |
COLL |
SG60//65b 1912-20 KGV Collection of 34 stamps representing all printings but about 3 (no 2d line perfs) neatly identified on album pages, SG £630+. All fresh and a few NH. An excellent reference lot. Also includes a stockpage of mostly used, values to the 2½d, duplication, both wmks, SG £350. Total SG £975+. |
$ 350 |
628 |
COLL |
#MR1-3++ (SG 70//72b) 1918-20 KGV ½d - 1/ War Tax issues collection of 20 stamps and 6 blocks of 4 all mounted and identified on album pages. Includes line perfs, thick papers, range of printings, etc. Useful group. F-VF. (SG £250+). |
$ 100 |
629 |
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1915 KGV ½d - 2½d on registered Wilson cover (name and address excised) cancelled FOX BAY 21 JU 15 and with scarce Fox Bay reg. label below. London transit and Birmingham arrival on reverse. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
630 |
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1919 KGV 6d brown-orange on registered cover to Missouri and redirected to Texas cancelled double ring PORT STANLEY C DE 17 19 and with Stanley reg. label at top. London and St. Louis transits and Amarillo arrival on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
631 |
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1920 Mixed reign cover to Canada with QV ½d and 1d plus KGV ½d cancelled PORT STANLEY C 3 JA 20. An additional KGV 1d has been added at UL and cancelled 10 JA to make the proper rate of 1d postage plus 2d registration. London and Toronto transits and Waterloo receiver. An interesting and unusual item. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
632 |
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#41-48 (SG73s-80s) 1921-28 KGV ½d - 3/ complete set of 9 values (including the three 2½d stamps) wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
633 |
SP |
#41-48 (SG73s-80s) 1921-28 KGV ½d - 3/ complete set of 9 (including all three 2½d values) wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN. The 3/ NH, rest LH. The 2½d purple and 6d each with crease, others F-VF. (SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
634 |
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#41-48++ (SG73-80++) 1921-28 KGV ½d - 3/ set of 8 values complete wmk Multiple Crown Script CA plus shades of the 1d, (3), 2d and 2½d (3). OG or LH. F-VF. (Scott $200++, SG £225+). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
635 |
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#41-48++ (SG73-80++) 1921-28 KGV ½d - 3/ set of 8 values complete wmk Multiple Crown Script CA with shades of the ½d, 1d, (2), 2d and 2½d (3). Most LH. F-VF. (Scott $212, SG £219). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
636 |
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#45 (SG77) 1923 KGV 2½d deep purple on pale yellow wmk Multiple Crown Script CA block of 4 used with central PORT STANLEY 7 NO 23 cds. Fine+. (Scott $170, SG £152). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
637 |
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1926 KGV 1d on cover to Roy Cove cancelled H.M.C.S. AFTERGLOW 7 APR 1926, Heijtz SC5. Shortened at left. Fine. (Heijtz £400). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
638 |
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1926 KGV 1d on unaddressed cover cancelled VF H.M.C.S. AFTERGLOW 6 JUL 1926, Heijtz SC5. Note space between “192” and “6.” Pristine. VF. (Heijtz £400). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
639 |
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1927 KGV ½d, 2d on cover to California, each stamp neatly cancelled FOX BAY C 12 OC 27. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
640 |
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#52 (SG115) 1928 KGV 2½d on 2d purple-brown South Georgia provisional. VLH. Light overall toning. Fine. Signed Holcombe. (Scott $1,200, SG £1,100). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
641 |
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1928 KGV 2½d on 2d purple-brown South Georgia provisional on cover to England cancelled SOUTH GEORGIA C 7 MR 28. Only 1,179 stamps sold and a scarce stamp on cover. Small fault at UR and central file fold. Fine. 2000 Heijtz certificate. (Heijtz £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 950 |
642 |
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1929 KGV 4d orange Whale and Penguin imperf plate proof on watermarked, ungummed paper overprinted SPECIMEN in blue. Very scarce and seldom offered. F-VF. (Heijtz £600). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
643 |
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#54-64 (SG116s-26s) 1929 KGV ½d - £1 Whale and Penguin set of 11 values complete perf SPECIMEN. OG. F, F-VF. (SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
644 |
SP |
#54-64 (SG116s-26s) 1929 KGV ½d - £1 Whale and Penguin set of 11 values complete perf SPECIMEN. OG or HR. F, F-VF. (SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
645 |
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#54-64++ (SG116-26, 116a-22a) 1929 KGV ½d - £1 Whale and Penguin complete set of 11 values plus all of the line perf printings. Most LH. F-VF. (Scott $847, SG £794). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
646 |
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1931 KGV 6d purple Whale and Penguin on registered cover to Edinburgh cancelled SOUTH GEORGIA C 7 AU 31 and with matching reg. label at left. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
647 |
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1934 KGV 1d scarlet Whale and Penguin on cover to England cancelled PORT STANLEY 24 SP 34 and with VF s/l PAQUEBOT below. At left purple triple oval FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT/CROWN/SHIP “DISCOVERY.” Attractive. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
648 |
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#65-76 (SG127s-38s) 1933 KGV ½d - £1 Centenary set complete perf SPECIMEN. VLH. Slightly creamy gum. The £1 very well centered. F-VF. (SG £3,250). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,800 |
649 |
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#65-76 (SG127-38) 1933 KGV ½d - £1 Centenary set of 12 values complete. Most low values NH, the rest LH or VLH. A beautiful, fresh set. F-VF. (Scott $3,811, SG £3,500). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 2,000 |
650 |
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1933 ½d black and green Centenary on short paid Panton cover to the Cayman Islands cancelled PORT STANLEY C 10 SP 33 double ring with a second strike alongside. Marked “T” and with two line DEFICIENT POSTAGE/FINE_____ below. Caymans 1d scarlet Centenary affixed at UL and cancelled Georgetown NO 14, a second strike on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
651 |
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1933 3d black and violet map Centenary on local cover cancelled superb SOUTH GEORGIA C 2 DE 33 double ring cds. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
652 |
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1935 ½d, 1d and 2d Centenary stamps on registered cover to Missouri cancelled double ring FOX-BAY A MR 21 35, the 2d with partial Bradbury imprint. St. Louis transit and Joplin arrival on reverse. Shortened slightly at right not affecting stamps or markings. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
653 |
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1937 4d black and orange Centenary on cover to Edinburgh cancelled SOUTH GEORGIA 4 NO 37. Some stained perf tips. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
654 |
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#77-80 (SG139-42) 1935 KGV 1d - 1/ Silver Jubilee complete set of 4 values perf SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
655 |
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1913//38 Group of 6 items with KGV 1d lettercard mint, Silver Jubilee covers (3) used in 1935, one registered and KGVI OHMS ½d (2), 1d Coronation all cancelled South Georgia, the latter with boxed R.R.S. “DISCOVERY II.” Also GB ½d green Silver Jubilee on incoming cover cancelled PORT STANLEY on arrival with black “T,” PAQUEBOT and Pacific Steam Navigation Co. M.V. La Paz markings. A worthwhile lot. All F-VF |
$ 150 |
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KING GEORGE VI ISSUES |
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656 |
SP |
#81-83 (SG143s-45s) 1937 KGVI ½d - 2½d Coronation set of 3 values complete perf SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
657 |
SP |
#84-96 (SG146s-163s) 1938 KGVI ½d - £1 first Definitive complete set of 16 values each perf SPECIMEN. HR. Toned and a few low values thinned. A scarce set nonetheless. Fine. (SG £1,700). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
658 |
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#84-96, 101-2 (SG146-63) 1938-50 KGVI ½d - £1 first Definitive set of 18 values complete in blocks of 4 plus shades of the ½d, 1d, 3d (2), 4d, 9d and 1/, a total of 25 blocks. Many with margin, the 4d and 1/ with inscription. All NH! (Scott $2,315, SG £2,136). PHOTO |
$ 1,300 |
659 |
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#84-96, 101-2 (SG146-63) 1938-50 KGVI ½d - £1 first Definitive set of 18 values complete in blocks of 4 plus shades of the ½d and 3d. The ½d - 1/ all but 3 blocks NH, the 1/3 - £1 are LH. (Scott $1,250++, SG £1,824). PHOTO |
$ 750 |
660 |
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#84//91 (SG146//158b 1938-50 KGVI Collection of 21 blocks of 4 of the ½d // 1/ (no 6ds) plus pairs of the ½d (6) and 4d. The 3d with inscription, one 4d with sheet number 0933. The lower values mostly NH, others LH. Useful group. A few toned perf tips one 1/ block, rest F-VF. Also includes two FDCs of the 2d and 2½d Goose and the 6d black. (Scott over $200, SG £599) |
$ 150 |
661 |
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#95, vars (SG162-62c) 1938-50 KGVI 10/ four examples, stb one of each printing, 1937, 1938, 1944 and 1950, the latter with margin at side. The 1944 printing LH, rest NH. F-VF. (SG £1,010). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
662 |
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#96, vars (SG163, variety) 1938-50 KGVI £1 group of four stamps, stb one of each printing, 1937, 1938, 1944, 1949. All hinged but the 3rd printing. F-VF. (Heijtz £700 for NH). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
663 |
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#92-96, 1L1-8, 1L13 (SG159-63, G1-8, G11a) 1951 KGVI 1/3 - £1 high value Definitives plus complete set of thick maps and the 2½d thin map all on cover to Base “H” Signy Island cancelled South Orkneys 21 DE 51. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
664 |
SP |
#97-98 (SG164s-65s) 1945 KGVI 1d - 3d Peace Issue perf SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
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KING GEORGE VI POSTAL HISTORY (See also lot 672) |
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665 |
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H & G5 (Heijtz P5) 1938 KGVI 1d postal stationery card addressed locally and cancelled PORT STANLEY 11 MY 49. VF. (Heijtz £200). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
666 |
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H & G6 (Heijtz P6sp) 1938 KGVI 1d reply card overprinted SPECIMEN. Only 392 possible. VF. (Heijtz £125). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
667 |
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H & G A2 (Heijtz L2sp) 1938 KGVI 1d red on blue lettercard overprinted SPECIMEN. Just 392 possible. VF. (Heijtz £200). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
668 |
PS |
H & G A2 (Heijtz L2) 1938 KGVI 1d red on blue lettercard, unused. VF. (Heijtz £150). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
669 |
PS |
H & G C3a (Heijtz R3b) 1939 KGVI 4d registered envelope, size H, unused. VF. (Heijtz £150). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
670 |
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1943 Censored telegram headed Port Stanley 14 June to Leeds with EMPIRE SOCIAL TELEGRAM CENTRAL STATION 15 JUN 43. Purple triple oval PASSED BY/No. 18/CENSOR. Envelope (ragged and backflap missing) with machine cancel 2½d in red dated 16 JNE accompanies. F-VF. Ex-Shaw and with his write-up. PHOTO |
$ 80 |
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II |
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671 |
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#237//523 (SG 307//604) 1974-1990 QEII Collection of gutter pairs on Hagner pages with 1974 Battle in full gutter strips of 5 (Heijtz £500), 1978 and 1982 1p - £ 3 Ships, 1983 1p - £2 Anniversary, 1984 1p - £3 Insects and Spiders plus most commemorative sets to 1990. All NH, fresh and F-VF. . |
$ 450 |
672 |
PS |
H & G C3a (Heijtz R3b) 1958 KGVI Two 4d registered envelopes of 1938, size H, both addressed to the Darwin School, Falkland Isl., the first bearing additional QEII ½d - 6d (tape stain at top), the second uprated with QEII 9d - 5/ and both cancelled South Georgia 6 FE 58. A nice mixed-reign usage. F-VF. (Heijtz £250++). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
673 |
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H & G C4a (Heijtz R4b) 1962 QEII 4d registered envelope size G to Brussels uprated with 2d Gentoo Penguins (3). A very nice commercial use. F-VF. (Heijtz £80). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
674 |
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H & G C4a (Heijtz R4b) 1963 QEII 4d registered envelope size G to Tanganyika with 1d and 1/ Red Cross set cancelled PORT STANLEY 2 SP 63, the first day. A very unusual destination. London reg. transit on reverse. F-VF. . |
$ 80 |
675 |
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H & G C4b (Heijtz R4c) 1964 QEII 4d registered envelope size H to New Zealand uprated with 2d Gentoo Penguins and 2½d Starling cancelled PORT STANLEY 21 DE 64. London transit and Taihape machine arrival of 11 MAR on reverse. F-VF. |
$ 120 |
676 |
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Heijtz IV 1972 Stampless cover used locally with red oval FALKLAND ISLANDS Co. LTD./PORT STANLEY provisional hs. 31 MY 72 datestamp alongside, the last day of this scarce marking in use only 29 days. VF. (Heijtz £175). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
677 |
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1968//80 QEII group of 33 used new issues with 1960 £1, Ship definitives complete, 1980 Depend-encies definitive set to the £3 and various commemorative issues. F-VF. (SG over £175). |
$ 80 |
678 |
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1991//2000 Collection of 8 Postage Due covers, all but one incoming (from Germany, England, Singapore and the Netherlands) and bearing a variety of Postage Due markings and stamps to the 50p denomination. Three metered covers appear to be commercial usages. An uncommon group. Fine, F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
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FALKLAND ISLAND DEPENDENCIES |
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679 |
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#1L1-8 (SG G1s-8s) 1946 KGVI ½d - 1/ thick Map set of 8 values complete perf SPECIMEN. VLH. Scarce. The 3d and 1/ each with some toning not visible on face. F-VF. (SG £950). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
680 |
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#1L1-8, vars (SG G1-8, G9-16) 1946 KGVI ½d - 1/ thick Map set of 8 values complete in blocks of 4, the UL stamp in each block, variety broken arc. Also includes complete set of thin Maps in blocks of 4. Stamps NH. F-VF. (SG £457). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
681 |
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#1L9-10 (SG G17s-18s) 1945 KGVI 1d - 3d Peace issue set of 2 values complete perf SPECIMEN. NH. Light toning. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
682 |
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#2L1-5L8 (SG A1s-D8s) 1944 KGVI ½d - l/ complete set of four Dependency overprints all perf SPECIMEN. VLH. A scarce set. F-VF. (SG £2,200). PHOTO |
$ 950 |
683 |
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#2L1-5L8 (SG A1-D8) 1944 KGVI ½d - 1/ four Dependency overprint sets, 32 values complete in blocks of 4, most with margin, some with part inscription. NH. (Scott $344, SG £360) |
$ 200 |
684 |
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1948 KGVI ½d - 1/ set of 8 thick Maps to Base “H” Signy Island, each with broken arc plus 2½d thin Map all cancelled South Orkneys 17 FE 48. F-VF. |
$ 50 |
685 |
COLL |
1937//58 KGVI Collection of 100+ m & u stamps, 18 blocks of 4 or larger and a cover all on Hagner pages, primarily Dependency issues including Silver Wedding mint, used on piece and block of 4, UPU mint and used. various maps mint, used, blocks or 8 plus a mint set of broken arcs, a cover to Newfoundland with Dep. thick map set to the 1/, the 3d with missing “I” (£200), etc. Also contains plating notes. A few QEII commems n/c. A good lot. Ex-Shaw. (SG £775). . |
$ 300 |
686 |
COLL |
#107//5L8, So. Georgia #1-15 (SG 172-86, A1-D8, G1a-8a, G17-44, So. Georgia 1-15) 1952//63 KGVI and QEII collection mounted on album pages with KGVI second definitive set, the 4 Dependencies sets complete, Map set complete each with broken arc, 1954 Dependencies and So. Georgia definitive sets, the latter with the £1 ultramarine only, etc. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $780, SG £780). |
$ 150 |
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COLLECTIONS |
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1869//1952 QV - KGVI Powerful accumulation, mostly mint, housed in red stockbook. Includes red and black franks, first issue 6d (7) and 1/ (6 plus block of 4), and a large showing of ½d - 1/ singles plus blocks of 4 and larger (14) with many better printings represented (Prussian blue, pale chalky blue, etc, 9d SPECIMEN) and the 2/6 and 5/ high values; KEVII values to the 1/, KGV first set ½d - 10/ SPECIMEN (missing only one 2½d and the £), ½d - 3/ Script wmk sets (2), Whale and Penguin SPECIMEN set complete (some toning and the odd fault) plus set to the 10/, Centenary set to the 1/ used and mint blocks of 4 of the 1d, 2d and 3d. Also blocks of 4 and 4 sets of the Silver Jubilee issue. The KGVI is represented by 4 sets and numerous extra singles of the first definitive issue, mostly hinged, but including some NH (2 of each of the 10/ and £1), a £1 used on piece with 1945 cds, Silver Weddings, Dependency Map complete set perf SPECIMEN (some corner faults) each affixed at the UL corner to a portion of the receiving country’s ledger. A valuable and useful stock. Generally F-VF. (SG £16,000). |
$ 3,750 |
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