LOT NO. EST.
177 |
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#2 (SG1) 1857 QV 6d purple-brown first issue on blued paper, imperf, wmk Star, used. Four even margins. An unusually nice example. VF for this. 1956 RPS certificate. (Scott $525, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
178 |
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#2 (SG1) 1857 QV 6d purple-brown first issue on blued paper, imperf, wmk Star, used. Four large margins. F-VF. (Scott $525, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
179 |
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1861 QV 1d blue imperf, 2 margins, on mourning cover used internally. On reverse indistinct Kandy Post Paid MR 2 61 in red. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 170 |
180 |
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#4 (SG3) 1857 QV 2d green wmk Star, imperf. Four margins, close but well clear at right. OG, HR. F-VF. 1948 RPS certificate. (Scott $210, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
181 |
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#4 (SG3) 1857 QV 2d green horizontal pair wmk Star, imperf, used. Four margins, large at top. F-VF. (Scott $150+, SG £130+). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
182 |
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#4a (SG3a) 1857-59 QV 2d yellow-green wmk Star, imperf. Margins all around, just touching at LL. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
183 |
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#5 (SG4) 1859 QV 4d dull rose wmk Star, imperf. The rarest stamp of the country and missing from even the most advanced collections. Unusually nice appearance with all margins well clear of design. Opinions vary regarding the number of unused examples which have survived. At least 14 and possibly as many as 20 believed to exist and this is certainly one of the most beautiful examples extant. Unused (regummed). 1987 RPS certificate describing the stamp as extensively repaired, not uncommon with these early issues. (Scott $75,000, SG £70,000). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$12,000 |
184 |
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#5 (SG4) 1859 QV 4d dull rose wmk Star, imperf, used. An attractive 4 margin example, close but clear at right with light cancellation. Small thin. Signed Diena and Brun and with 1977 BPA certificate. F-VF appearance. (Scott $5,250, SG £4,500). PHOTO |
$ 850 |
185 |
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#5 (SG4) 1859 QV 4d dull rose wmk Star, imperf, used. Nicely margined all around and with light cancellation. Looks VF but extensively repaired. 1987 RPS certificate. F-VF appearance. (Scott $5,250, SG £4,500). PHOTO |
$ 850 |
186 |
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#5 (SG4) 1859 QV 4d dull rose wmk Star, imperf, used. Margins at top and right, just touching a left and slightly cutting a bottom. Small repair. Fine. (Scott $5,250, SG £4,500). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
187 |
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#6 (SG5) 1857-59 QV 5d chestnut wmk Star, imperf. Unused. Nice color. Cut into design at UL and LL. VG-F. (Scott $1,750, SG £1,600). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
188 |
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#6 (SG5) 1857-59 QV 5d chestnut wmk Star, imperf, used. Small margins all around. Appears sound. Fine. 1987 BPA certificate. (Scott $175, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
189 |
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#7a (SG6b) 1857-59 QV 6d deep brown wmk Star, imperf, used. Three generous margins with adjacent stamp visible at right, just cutting into design at left. Fine. (Scott $1,150, SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
190 |
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#8 (SG7) 1859 QV 8d brown wmk Star, imperf. Small margins all around. F-VF. 1950 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,750, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 475 |
191 |
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#8 (SG7) 1859 QV 8d brown wmk Star, imperf. Margins on 3 sides, just cutting at bottom. Tiny area of thinning. Fine. (Scott $1,750, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
192 |
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#9 (SG8) 1859 QV 9d purple-brown imperf, wmk Star, used. Margins all around with portion of adjacent stamp at top. Fine. (Scott $1,050, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
193 |
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#9 (SG8) 1859 QV 9d purple-brown imperf, wmk Star, used. Four small but nice margins. Small faults. Fine. (Scott $1,050, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
194 |
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#9 (SG8) 1859 QV 9d purple-brown imperf, wmk Star, used. Four margins. Beautiful appearance but extensively repaired. 1987 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,050, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
195 |
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#10 (SG9) 1857-59 QV 10d dull vermilion wmk Star, imperf. Four generous margins. Unused (regummed). Small repair at top. VF appearance. (Scott $950, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
196 |
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#10 (SG9) 1857-59 QV 10d dull vermilion wmk Star, imperf. Three margins, just cutting at UR. Portion of adjacent stamp visible at UL. Unused. Fine. 1953 RPS certificate. (Scott $950, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
197 |
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#10 (SG9) 1857-59 QV 10d dull vermilion wmk Star, imperf, used. Three margins, cutting at UL. Fine. 1950 RPS certificate. (Scott $350, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
198 |
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#12 (SG11) 1857-59 QV 1/9 green wmk Star, imperf. Glorious color. Four small margins all clear of the design. Unused. Fine. (Scott $925, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
199 |
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#12 (SG11) 1857-59 QV 1/9 green wmk Star, imperf. Four margins. Unused (regummed). Extensively repaired. Looks Fine. 1987 RPS certificate. (Scott $925, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
200 |
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#12 (SG11) 1857-59 QV 1/9 green wmk Star, imperf, used. Three margins with adjacent stamp visible at right but cutting at left. Looks sound. Fine. (Scott $925, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
201 |
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#12 (SG11) 1857-59 QV 1/9 green wmk Star, imperf, used. Large to very large margins. Thinned and faults. Looks F-VF. (Scott $925, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
202 |
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#12 (SG11) 1857-59 QV 1/9 green wmk Star, imperf, used. Three plus margins. Small repair and corner added. VG-F. (Scott $925, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
203 |
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#12a (SG11a) 1857-59 QV 1/9 pale yellow-green wmk Star, imperf. Scarce shade. Three margins, just cutting at bottom. Faults and extensively repaired. Unused. Fine. (Scott $5,500, SG £5,500). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
204 |
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#12a (SG11a) 1857-59 QV 1/9 pale yellow-green wmk Star, imperf. Margins at either side, cutting top and bottom. Unused. VG-F. (Scott $5,500, SG £5,500). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
205 |
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#13 (SG12) 1859 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, imperf, used. Large margins at top and left, just cutting at right and bottom. Sound. VG-F. 2004 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
206 |
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#13 (SG12) 1859 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, imperf, used. Two small margins at left and right, just touching at bottom and just cutting at top. Sound. VG-F. 2004 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
207 |
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#13 (SG12) 1859 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, imperf, used. Large margins all around and beautiful appearance. Faults and repaired. Looks VF. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
208 |
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#13 (SG12) 1859 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, imperf, used. Lightly cancelled. Nice margins all around. Looks F-VF but extensively repaired. 1987 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1857-64 |
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209 |
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#14 (SG17) 1856 QV ½d dull mauve, imperf, no wmk. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $200, SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
210 |
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#14 (SG17) 1856 QV ½d dull mauve, imperf, no wmk. LH. F-VF. Signed Diena. (Scott $200, SG £190). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
211 |
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#14 (SG17) 1856 QV ½d dull mauve, imperf, no wmk, used. Fine. (Scott $250, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
212 |
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#15 (SG16) 1857-64 QV ½d reddish lilac on blued paper, imperf, no wmk. OG, very slightly toned. Lovely color. Huge margins. Some creasing. F-VF. (Scott $4,250, SG £4,250). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 800 |
213 |
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#15 (SG16) 1857-64 QV ½d reddish lilac on blued paper, imperf, no wmk, used. Nicely margined. Tiny areas of thinning. Fine+. (Scott $650, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
214 |
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#17a (SG19) 1861-64 QV 1d light blue wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½. Small part OG, HR. Corner thin and small faults. VG-F. (Scott $2,600, SG £2,500). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
215 |
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#17a (SG19) 1861-64 QV 1d light blue wmk Star, intermediate perf 14 to 15½. Small repair. Unused. VG-F. (Scott $2,600, SG £2,500). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
216 |
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#18a (SG20) 1861-64 QV 2d yellowish green wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $275, SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
217 |
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#19 (SG21) 1861-64 QV 4d dull rose wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½. Unused. Scarce mint. Fine. (Scott $2,300, SG £2,250). PHOTO |
$ 600 |
218 |
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#20A (SG23) 1861-64 QV 6d brown wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½. Part OG. Fine. VG-F. (Scott $3,200, SG £3,000). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
219 |
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1862 QV 6d brown horizontal pair, intermediate perf 14 to 15½ paying a 1/ rate on cover to Scotland. Red GALLE MR 27 POST-PAID in red at LL, endorsed via Marseilles at UL and with Paisley arrival of AP 29. A little soiled and tatty at edges. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
220 |
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#21 (SG24) 1861-64 QV 8d brown wmk Star, intermediate perf 14 to 15½, used. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
221 |
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#21 (SG24) 1861-64 QV 8d brown wmk Star, intermediate perf 14 to 15½, used. Much paler shade than previous lot. Light cancel. Two nibbed perfs at left. Fine. (Scott $575, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
222 |
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#22 (SG25) 1861-64 QV 9d purple-brown wmk Star, intermediate perf 14 to 15½. A rare stamp mint. Seldom offered. OG with some toning at edges. A very presentable example. Fine. (Scott $16,000, SG £15,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 2,750 |
223 |
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#22 (SG25) 1861-64 QV 9d purple-brown wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½, used. Weak corner perf. Fine. (Scott $275, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
224 |
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#22 (SG25) 1861-64 QV 9d purple-brown wmk Star, intermediate perf 14 to 15½, used. Fine. (Scott $275, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
225 |
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#24 (SG27) 1861-64 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½. Unused (regummed). Thins and extensively repaired. Fine appearance. (Scott $4,750, SG £4,750). PHOTO |
$ 650 |
226 |
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#24 (SG27) 1861-64 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, clean cut perf 14 to 15½, used. Appears sound. Fine. (Scott $875, SG £900). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
227 |
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#27 (SG30) 1861-64 QV 4d rose-red wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. OG. F-VF for this. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
228 |
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#27 (SG30) 1861-64 QV 4d rose-red wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. Clipped perfs. Unused. VG-F. (Scott $600, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
229 |
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#28a (SG31) 1861-64 QV 6d deep brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. Unused. Fine. (Scott $1,350, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
230 |
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#28b (SG31a) 1861-64 QV 6d light brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. OG, HR. Small thin in margin. Fine. (Scott $2,300, SG £2,250). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
231 |
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#29 (SG32) 1861-64 QV 8d brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. Unused. VG-F. (Scott $1,775, SG £1,700). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
232 |
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#30 (SG32a) 1861-64 QV 8d yellow-brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½, used. A very attractive example. F-VF. (Scott $425, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
233 |
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#30 (SG32a) 1861-64 QV 8d yellow-brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½, used. A distinctly different shade from previous lot. VG-F. (Scott $425, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
234 |
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#32 (SG33) 1861-64 QV 9d deep brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½ block of 4. A rare and exceptional multiple which shows the irregular spacing of the impressions. The top pair OG with tiny HR, the bottom pair NH! Wonderfully fresh. Fine. (Scott $640, SG £600). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 400 |
235 |
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#32 (SG33) 1861-64 QV 9d deep brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. OG, glazed from hinge removal. Appears sound. Fine. (Scott $160, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 45 |
236 |
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#32a (SG33a) 1861-64 QV 9d light brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. OG. Fine. (Scott $1,350, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
237 |
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#32a (SG33a) 1861-64 QV 9d light brown wmk Star, rough perf 14-15½. Unused. Weak corner perf. VG-F. (Scott $1,350, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
238 |
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1868 QV 1d blue and 1/ slate violet, rough perf 14 to 15½, on cover front to London barred cancel and COLOMBO SP 19 68 alongside. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
239 |
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#35 (SG36) 1861-64 QV 1/9 light green wmk Star, rough perf 14 to 15½, prepared for use but not issued. OG, HR. Fine for issue. Ex-Pearson. (Scott $825, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
240 |
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#36 (SG37) 1861-64 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, rough perf 14 to 15½ horizontal pair. Lovely color and very attractive. Unused. F-VF for this. (Scott $1,600, SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
241 |
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#36 (SG37) 1861-64 QV 2/ dull blue wmk Star, rough perf 14 to 15½. OG. Unusually nice for this. F-VF. (Scott $800, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
242 |
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#37 (SG38) 1865 QV 10d dull vermilion wmk Star, perf 12½. OG. Fine. (Scott $340, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
243 |
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#37 (SG38) 1865 QV 10d dull vermilion wmk Star, perf 12½. Unused. Fine. 1954 RPS certificate. Fine. (Scott $340, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1862 |
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244 |
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#40 (SG40) 1862 QV 5d lake-brown no wmk, perf 13. Small part OG. VG-F. (Scott $1,850, SG £1,800). PHOTO |
$ 425 |
245 |
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#40 (SG40) 1862 QV 5d lake-brown no wmk, perf 13, used. Fine+. (Scott $175, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 45 |
246 |
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#41 (SG41) 1862 QV 6d brown no wmk, perf 13. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $210, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
247 |
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#42 (SG42) 1862 QV 9d brown no wmk, perf 13. Unused. Fine for this. 1987 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
248 |
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#42 (SG42) 1862 QV 9d brown no wmk, perf 13. Unused. The odd fault and small area of toning. Fine. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1863-66 |
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249 |
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#45a (SG48b var) 1863-66 QV ½d reddish lilac horizontal pair wmk Crown CC, variety imperforate. Patchy OG. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
250 |
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#46a var (SG49x) 1863-66 QV 1d deep blue wmk Crown CC, perf 12½, variety watermark reversed. Unused. A few perf faults. Fine. (SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
251 |
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#49 (SG51) 1866 QV 2d ochre, wmk Crown CC reversed. OG. One short perf. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
252 |
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#49 (SG51) 1866 QV 2d ochre, wmk Crown CC reversed, used. Fine. (Scott $275, SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
253 |
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#49var (SG51y) 1866 QV 2d ochre, wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted and reversed, used. Fine. (SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
254 |
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#49var (SG51y) 1866 QV 2d ochre, wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted and reversed, used. One pulled perf. VG-F. (SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
255 |
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#50var (SG52ax) 1865 QV 4d rose-carmine wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. A few toned perfs at left. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 400 |
256 |
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#50 (SG52b) 1865 QV 4d rose wmk Crown CC. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $550, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
257 |
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#50 (SG52b) 1865 QV 4d rose wmk Crown CC. Unused (regummed). Fine+. (Scott $550, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
258 |
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#50 (SG52b) 1865 QV 4d rose wmk Crown CC, used and bearing partial boxed (__)RWARDED/BY/(__NDERSPAR. Tear at left. Uncommon. Fine. PHOTO |
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259 |
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#50var (SG52bx) 1865 QV 4d rose wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. Unused. Hint of toning and a few short perfs. F-VF appearance. (SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
260 |
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#51 (SG53) 1865 QV 5d red-brown wmk Crown CC. LH. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
261 |
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#51 (SG53) 1865 QV 5d red-brown wmk Crown CC. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
262 |
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#51 (SG53) 1865 QV 5d red-brown wmk Crown CC. OG, glazed from hinge removal. Plate flaw behind neck. Two pulled perfs. VG-F. Signed Roig. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
263 |
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#52 (SG54b) 1866 QV 5d yellow-olive wmk Crown CC, used. The odd short perf but an attractive example for this. Fine. (Scott $350, SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
264 |
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#52var (SG54bx) 1866 QV 5d yellow-olive wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. Unused. One pulled perf. Fine. (SG £850). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
265 |
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#52a var (SG54ax) 1866 QV 5d grey-olive wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed, used. Attractive light cancel in red. F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
266 |
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#53b var (SG55var) 1863-66 QV 6d sepia wmk Crown CC perf 12½, variety re-entry in “POSTAGE” and value tablet, used. PHOTO |
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267 |
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#55c (SG47) 1863-66 QV 9d brown wmk Crown CC, perf 13, used. Unusually nice example with neat barred cancel clear of the profile. VF for this. (Scott $1,100, SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 425 |
268 |
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#56a (SG58b) 1866 QV 10d orange-red wmk Crown CC. Large part OG. Very scarce mint. Tiny area of thinning. Fine. (Scott $7,500, SG £7,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
269 |
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#56a (SG58b) 1866 QV 10d orange-red wmk Crown CC, used with bold “B” obliterator. Some perfs clipped at right. Fine. (Scott $500, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1867-70 |
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270 |
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#50b (SG65) 1867-70 QV 4d rose wmk Crown CC (21½mm high) block of 4. OG, HR. A very scarce multiple. Small faults but very attractive and with excellent color. F-VF. (Scott $1,300, SG £1,200) PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
271 |
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#52c (SG66b) 1867-70 QV 5d olive green wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). Fresh and with good color. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $150, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 45 |
272 |
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#52d (SG66c) 1867-70 QV 5d olive green block of 4 wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). Top 2 stamps OG, HR, bottom 2 NH! Two stamps with lightly toned perf tips, o/w very fresh and with excellent color. Fine+. (Scott $240+, SG £260+). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
273 |
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#53a (SG67) 1869 QV 6d deep brown wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). Part OG. Excellent perfs. Fine. (Scott $140, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
274 |
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#54a (SG68b) 1867-70 QV 8d lake-brown wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). Amazing centering for this. Two short perfs but an unusually nice example. OG, a little glazed. (Scott $140, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
275 |
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#54a (SG68b) 1867-70 QV 8d lake-brown wmk Crown CC (21½mm high), variety watermark reversed, used. Fine. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
276 |
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#55b var (SG69ax) 1868 QV 9d bistre-brown wmk Crown CC (21½mm high), variety watermark reversed. Unused. Nicely centered. F-VF. (SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
277 |
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#56c (SG70b) 1867-70 QV 10d red-orange horizontal pair wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). OG, HR. Perfs all intact. Fresh, bright color. Fine+. (Scott $180, SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
278 |
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#57 (SG71b) 1870 QV 1/ reddish violet wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). OG. Fresh and with good perfs. Fine+. (Scott $150, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
279 |
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#57 (SG71b) 1870 QV 1/ reddish violet wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). OG, glazed from hinge removal. Fine. (Scott $150, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
280 |
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#57a (SG71) 1870 QV 1/ reddish lilac wmk Crown CC (21½mm high). Traces of OG. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
281 |
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#58a (SG72b) 1867 QV 2/ deep blue wmk Crown CC (21½mm high) block of 4. STB a “woolly” impression from an uncleaned plate. Not in the characteristic shade of the remainders. Very well-centered for this and attractive. A rare multiple. Two stamps LH, 2 OG, HR. A little toned. Almost VF. (Scott $640+, SG £680+). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 325 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1872-80 |
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282 |
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#64 (SG122) 1872 QV 4¢ grey imperf imprimatur wmk Crown CC. Ungummed. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
283 |
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#65 (SG123) 1880 QV 4¢ rosy-mauve block of 4 wmk Crown CC. OG, HR. Fresh and beautifully centered. VF. (Scott $300+, SG £320+). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
284 |
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#66a (SG124a) 1872-80 QV 8¢ yellow block of 4 with sheet margin at top and interpanneau margin at left, wmk Crown CC. Two stamps OG, HR, 2 NH, one with tiny pinhole. F-VF. (Scott $180, SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
285 |
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#70var (SG129x) 1872-80 36¢ blue wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. OG. A few areas of toning. Fine. (SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
286 |
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#72 (SG131) 1877 QV 64¢ red-brown imperf imprimatur, wmk Crown CC, on gummed paper. Some creasing. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
287 |
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#72 (SG131) 1877 QV 64¢ red-brown wmk Crown CC, perf 14. OG. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
288 |
P |
#73 (SG132) 1872 QV 96¢ drab imperf imprimatur, wmk Crown CC, on ungummed paper. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
289 |
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#73 (SG132) 1872-80 QV 96¢ drab block of 8 (4 x 2), used with ms “Registered” and barred “B” cancellation. F-VF. (Scott $240+, SG £240+). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
290 |
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#74 (SG136) 1872-80 QV 2¢ brown perf 12½ wmk Crown CC, used with numeral 50 obliterator. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
291 |
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#74 (SG136) 1872-80 QV 2¢ brown perf 12½ wmk Crown CC, used. Nicely centered for issue. Slight creasing. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
292 |
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#82 (SG138) 1879 QV 2R50 dull-rose wmk Crown CC, perf 12½ x 14 high value. Patchy OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $825, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
293 |
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#82 (SG138) 1879 QV 2R50 dull-rose wmk Crown CC, perf 12½ x 14, used. F-VF. (Scott $440, SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
294 |
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see footnote after #82 (SG139) 1872-80 QV 32¢ slate wmk Crown CC, perf 14 x 12½. Prepared for use but not issued without surcharge. Large part OG. Rare. A few short perfs. Fine. (SG £1,400). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1882-84 |
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295 |
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#84 (SG143) 1882 QV 20¢ on 64¢ red-brown block of 12 (6 x 2) with interpanneau margin at left and sheet margin at right, pos. 9-14, 31-36. NH. Very fresh. Some creasing. F-VF. (Scott $174+, SG £168+). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
296 |
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#84 (SG143) 1882 QV 20¢ on 64¢ red-brown, variety line of surcharge transposed with “CENTS” at top, used, row 32 pos. 6. Light “A” and ms cancels. A spectacular error. Interpanneau margin at right cut down. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
297 |
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#86var (SG147w) 1884 QV 2¢ dull green wmk Crown CA, perf 14, variety watermark inverted. LH. F-VF. (SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
298 |
SP |
#88 (SG148s) 1883 QV 4¢ rosy mauve wmk Crown CA, perf 14, overprinted SPECIMEN in red, Samuel type CE4. Unused. Fine+. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1885 |
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299 |
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#96var (SG155var) 1885 QV 5¢ on 32¢ slate perf 14 with constant variety “CDNTS” and also dramatic misplacement of surcharge with “FIVE CENTS” at top, used. Minor faults. Possibly a unique combination of varieties. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
300 |
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#96a (SG155a) 1885 QV 5¢ on 32¢ slate, perf 14, variety surcharge inverted, used. Fine. Ex-deWorms. Shallow thin. 1938 RPS certificate. (Scott $3,000, SG £2,750). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 900 |
301 |
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#97 (SG156) 1885 QV 5¢ on 36¢ blue. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
302 |
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#97var (SG156var) 1885 QV 5¢ on 36¢ blue, variety dramatic misplacement of surcharge with “Revenue” at top. Unlisted. Type 10 of the setting. Part OG, HR. Minor toning. Fine. Ex-Ulrich. (as normal Scott $325, SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
303 |
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#97, 97var, 100, 117, 119 vars (SG156, 156x, 159, 178, 180 vars) 1885 QV Group of “Five Cent” surcharges, 36¢ (2, one with reversed wmk), 96¢, 4¢ and 16¢ all with constant variety cracked “N” in “CENTS”. An uncommon offering for the specialist. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
304 |
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#99a (SG158a) 1885 QV 5¢ on 64¢ red-brown perf 14, variety surcharge double, used. Only about 12 examples are thought to exist. Thinned. Fine appearance. (Scott $3,750, SG £3,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 700 |
305 |
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#100 (SG159) 1885 QV 5¢ on 96¢ drab. Fresh and nicely centered. Type 2 of the setting. Scarce. Unused. Slight creasing. F-VF. 1982 RPS certificate. (Scott $575, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
306 |
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#101 (SG161) 1885 QV 10¢ on 16¢ pale violet wmk Crown CC, used. Clear barred “A” cancel. F-VF. (Scott $3,250, SG £3,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 950 |
307 |
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#102 (SG162) 1885 QV 10¢ on 24¢ green. Small part OG. F-VF+. (Scott $525, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
308 |
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#103 (SG163) 1885 QV 10¢ on 36¢ blue wmk Crown CC, perf 14. Unused. Fine. (Scott $500, SG £475). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
309 |
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#104 (SG164) 1885 QV 10¢ on 64¢ red-brown wmk Crown CC perf 14. OG, HR. Fresh, attractive example. F-VF. (Scott $475, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
310 |
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#104 (SG164) 1885 QV 10¢ on 64¢ red-brown wmk Crown CC perf 14. OG. Some slight toning. Looks F-VF. (Scott $475, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
311 |
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#104var (SG164var) 1885 QV 10¢ on 64¢ red-brown wmk Crown CC perf 14, variety space between “E” and “N” in “TEN”. OG, HR. Thin. F-VF. (Scott $475+, SG £450+). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
312 |
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#106a var (SG166aw) 1885 QV 20¢ on 32¢ slate, variety watermark inverted. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
313 |
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#108 (SG168) 1885 QV 28¢ on 48¢ rose block of 4. Three stamps NH, one OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $180+, SG £160+). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
314 |
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#108a (SG168a) 1885 QV 28¢ on 48¢ rose, variety surcharge double, used. Cancelled numeral 95 of Slave Island. Very scarce. F-VF. 1992 RPS certificate. (Scott $3,250, SG £3,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,100 |
315 |
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#109a var (SG169xa) 1885 QV 30¢ on 36¢ blue, variety watermark inverted and surcharge inverted. OG. Area of toning on reverse. Fine+. (SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
316 |
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#109a var (SG169xa) 1885 QV 30¢ on 36¢ blue, variety watermark inverted and surcharge inverted, used. Fine. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
317 |
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#109a var (SG169xa) 1885 QV 30¢ on 36¢ blue, variety watermark inverted and surcharge inverted, used, another example. Fine. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
318 |
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#110 (SG170) 1885 QV 56¢ on 96¢ drab block of 4. NH. Fine. (Scott $150, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
319 |
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#112 (SG172) 1885 QV 5¢ on 32¢ slate perf 14 x 12½. Unused. Weak corner perf. Fine+. (Scott $900, SG £850). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
320 |
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#111 (SG175) 1885 QV 1R12 on 2R50 dull rose perf 12½. Unused. Touch of overprint ink on face. A few uneven perfs. F-VF. (Scott $750, SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
321 |
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#114 (SG174) 1885 QV 10¢ on 64¢ red-brown perf 14 x 12½, used. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £170). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
322 |
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#118var (SG179var) 1885 QV 5¢ on 8¢ orange-yellow wmk Crown CA, variety “Postage &” omitted, Type 12 of the setting, used with numeral 7 of Kaigalle. A rare and spectacular error. The odd toned perf tip, o/w Fine. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
323 |
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#118var (SG179var) 1885 QV 5¢ on 8¢ orange-yellow wmk Crown CA, variety misplaced surcharge with “FIVE CENTS” at top, a spectacular error, used. Very scarce. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
324 |
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#120 (SG182) 1885 QV 5¢ on 24¢ brown-purple wmk Crown CA perf 14, used. Two short perfs. Fine. 1994 BPA certificate. (Scott $600, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
325 |
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#120 (SG182) 1885 QV 5¢ on 24¢ brown-purple wmk Crown CA perf 14, used. Corner perf crease. F-VF. 1994 BPA certificate. (Scott $600, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
326 |
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#121 (SG184) 1885 QV 10¢ on 16¢ pale violet wmk Crown CA, used with partial duplex cancel and violet chop. Type 8 of the setting. A rare stamp. A little faded and skillfully repaired. Fine. 1926 STPA certificate. (Scott $1,800, SG £1,700). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
327 |
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#123var (SG186var) 1885 QV 15¢ on 16¢ pale violet, variety misplaced surcharge with “CENTS” at top, used. Light cancel clear of the portrait. Rare. Minor toning. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
328 |
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#124var (SG187w) 1885 QV 5¢ on 8¢ lilac, variety watermark inverted, used with additional company security chop. F-VF. (SG £160). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES - 1888-1900 |
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329 |
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#151Dg (SG210b) 1888-90 QV 2¢ on 4¢ rosy mauve, variety surcharge double, one inverted, used. F-VF. (SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
330 |
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#152b (SG233e) 1890 QV 5¢ on 15¢ olive-green, variety “REVENUE” omitted. OG, a little glazed. Light toning. Fine. (Scott $225, SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
331 |
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#152f (SG233f) 1890 QV 5¢ on 15¢ olive-green, variety inverted “s” in “Cents”. Creamy OG. Fine+. (Scott $130, SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
332 |
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1902 QV 2¢ pale brown (2) and 3¢ deep green on registered cover to Mass. cancelled COLOMBO REGISTERED MY 31 02. London and NY transits on reverse. Slightly cut down at right. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 70 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA COVERS AND POSTAL STATIONERY |
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333 |
PS |
H & G B2a, 4a, 5, 9a, 10a 1857//59 Collection of 5 mint postal stationery envelopes with 2d green, 5d dark brown, 6d violet-brown, 1/9 green and 2/ dark blue. Scarce. Some toning. Most F-VF. PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 |
$ 275 |
334 |
PS |
1885//88 QV Collection of 34 mint postal stationery envelopes all with various overprints and varieties including inverted overprints. A good lot for the specialist. Also includes KGV 2¢ and 6¢ envelopes. Mixed condition |
$ 350 |
335 |
PS |
1876//1903, 1948, 1957 Collection of 23 items, primarily QV, 6 QV covers, 5 mint ps items and 12 used ps items. Overseas destinations include London, US, Ireland, Montevideo; others used internally. Mixed condition |
$ 80 |
336 |
COLL |
Collection of 92 items, mostly mint QV postal stationery, with envelopes, letter cards, post cards, wrappers, includes a few with Specimen overprint. A few later, with KEVII (3), KGV (3, 1 overprinted Specimen), KGVI (4) and QEII (6). Some mixed condition but most F, F-VF |
$ 250 |
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KING EDWARD VII ISSUES |
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337 |
SP |
#166-77 (SG265s-76s) 1903-5 KEVII 2¢ - 2R25 wmk Crown CA set of 12 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. Light toning. F, F-VF. (SG £180). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
338 |
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#170var (SG269w) 1903 KEVII 6¢ carmine wmk Crown CA, variety watermark inverted. OG. Light corner toning. Fine. (SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 50 |
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KING GEORGE V ISSUES - 1912-25 |
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339 |
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#203var (SG303a) 1912-25 KGV 5¢ purple wmk Multiple Crown CA UL corner margin control number block of 8 (plate 4), variety watermark sideways. A very rare multiple. Stamps NH! A spectacular exhibition item. Small fault in margin. F-VF. (SG £4,000). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 1,700 |
340 |
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#203var (SG303a) 1912-25 KGV 5¢ purple wmk Multiple Crown CA variety watermark sideways. XLH. Fine+. (SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
341 |
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#203var (SG303y) 1912-25 KGV 5¢ purple wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety watermark inverted and reversed. NH. Fine+. (SG £140). PHOTO |
$ 60 |
342 |
SP |
#215 (SG320s) 1912-25 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN and additionally “cancelled” by receiving agency. Part OG, HR. Toned. F-VF. (SG £225). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
343 |
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#215 (SG320) 1912-25 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown CA with margin at bottom. LH. F-VF. (Scott $675, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
344 |
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#215 (SG320) 1912-25 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG, glazed from hinge removal. F-VF. (Scott $675, SG £650). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
345 |
SP |
#216 (SG321s) 1924 KGV 100R grey-black wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN in red, OG. F-VF. (SG £425). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
346 |
SP |
#217 (SG322s) 1912-25 KGV 500R dull green wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN. LH. F-VF. (SG £700). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
347 |
SP |
#218 (SG323s) 1925 KGV 1000R purple on red overprinted SPECIMEN. Rarest of all the Ceylon Keyplates. LH. Fresh and well-centered. VF. (SG £1,500). PHOTO |
$ 700 |
348 |
COLL |
#MR1//4+, vars (SG330//337c+) 1918-19 Collection of War Tax stamps in mounts on 3 album pages, 60 stamps (7 used) and 6 blocks of 4 or 6, one with control number 3. Includes double and inverted overprints, shades, 2¢ with plate flaw, etc. Looks F-VF. (SG over £675) |
$ 180 |
349 |
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#227, 230 (SG339, 342) 1921-32 KGV 3¢ green and 6¢ carmine-red wmk Multiple Crown Script CA each a pane of 60 with margins on 2 sides, plates 1 and 2 respectively. NH. F-VF. (Scott $555, SG £570) |
$ 150 |
350 |
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#244 (SG357) 1924 KGV 20R red and black on blue, die II, wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, used. Nearly full, sharp TALAWAKELE D 28 MR cds. Fine+. (Scott $425, SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
351 |
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#245 (SG358) 1924 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. Appears NH. Crackly gum. F-VF. (Scott $825, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
352 |
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#245 (SG358) 1924 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. OG. F-VF. (Scott $825, SG £800). PHOTO |
$ 325 |
353 |
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#245var (SG358a) 1924 KGV 50R dull purple wmk Multiple Crown Script CA UR corner margin control number single, pos. 12, variety break in scroll. NH! F-VF. (SG £1,500+). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 750 |
354 |
SP |
#246 (SG359s) 1924 KGV 100R brownish grey wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN in black at top, Samuel type CE7. Looks NH. Pencil notation on reverse. F-VF. (SG £475). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
355 |
SP |
#246 (SG359s) 1924 KGV 100R brownish grey wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN in black at top. VLH. F-VF. (SG £475). PHOTO |
$ 225 |
356 |
SP |
#246 (SG359s) 1924 KGV 100R grey black wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN in red at bottom, variety damaged leaf at bottom right. XLH, if at all. Very scarce. Only 7 examples possible. F-VF. (SG £475+). PHOTO |
$ 350 |
357 |
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#246 (SG359h) 1924 KGV 100R brownish grey wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. OG, a little glazed from hinge removal. F-VF. (Scott $3,250, SG £3,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
358 |
SP |
#247var (SG360s var) 1927 KGV 100R dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN, pos. 24, variety broken Crown and scroll. VLH. Very scarce with only 7 examples possible. Almost VF. (SG £500+). PHOTO |
$ 425 |
359 |
SP |
#247 (SG360s) 1927 KGV 100R dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. Light overall toning. (SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
360 |
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#247 (SG360) 1927 KGV 100R dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. Looks NH! Very fresh and with brilliant colors. F-VF. Signed Holcombe and with his photo certificate. (Scott $2,500, SG £2,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
361 |
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#247 (SG360) 1927 KGV 100R dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. Looks NH. A beautiful example. F-VF+. Signed Diena. (Scott $2,500, SG £2,500). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
362 |
REV |
#247var (SG360var) 1927 KGV 100R dull purple and blue wmk Multiple Crown Script CA pos. 9 variety break through scroll, fiscally used. Cancellation leaves flaw completely visible. Currently this flaw is not listed on any stamp of Ceylon. An important new discovery. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
363 |
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Collection of 13 WWI unusual censored items with 7 covers, 5 ppcs and one registered letter envelope, the latter to The Hague with green margin censor label (most are violet), 15¢ to Sweden with both violet and orange censor labels. To unusual destinations (Spain, Chile, Brazil, Sumatra, Egypt) or from uncommon origins (Hungary, Italy, Japan). An excellent specialist grouping. PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4 PHOTO 5 |
$ 400 |
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KING GEORGE VI ISSUES |
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364 |
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#278-89A++ (SG386-97a++, 398-99) 1938-49 KGVI 2¢ - 5R complete set of 14 values plus various perfs, a total of 29 stamps; the 5¢ with upright and sideways wmks, the 50¢ with perf 13½, 11½ x 11 and 12, 5R shades, etc. Two low values hinged, rest NH. F-VF. (SG £263). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
365 |
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#286c (SG394a) 1938 KGVI 50¢ black and mauve Elephants perf 13 x 13½ with plate number 1B at bottom. Scarce stamp and key value of the set. OG, HR. Slightly toned gum. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
366 |
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#286c (SG394a) 1938 KGVI 50¢ black and mauve Elephants perf 13 x 13½. Scarce stamp. LH. One split perf at top. Fine+. (Scott $300, SG £450). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
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OFFICIAL STAMPS |
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367 |
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#O7var (SG O5a var) 1869 QV 2/ deep blue wmk Crown CC perf 12½ overprinted SERVICE in red, unissued, variety imperf, and variety double overprint one albino. Rare. Very fresh, part OG. Three nice margins, just cutting in one small area at left. VF appearance. (SG as normal £1,100). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 450 |
368 |
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#O18a (SG O17a) 1895 QV 1R12 dull rose wmk sideways overprinted On Service, variety double overprint, one albino. Part OG. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO. |
$ 120 |
369 |
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#O18a (SG O17a) 1895 QV 1R12 dull rose wmk sideways overprinted On Service, variety double overprint, one albino. OG, HR. Small thin. Looks VF. (SG £300). PHOTO. |
$ 90 |
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