LOT NO.                                                                                                                                                                                 EST.

 

 

CYPRUS (see also Lot 1354)

 

 

 

QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES

 

370

#2 (SG2) 1880 QV GB 1d plate 181 overprinted CYPRUS. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $525, SG £525). PHOTO

$     190

371

#2 (SG2) 1880 QV GB 1d overprinted CYPRUS plate 220. OG. Fine. (Scott $550, SG £550). PHOTO

$     200

372

#6 (SG6) 1880 QV GB 1/ green plate 13 overprinted CYPRUS, used. F-VF. (Scott $525, SG £475). PHOTO

$     170

373

#8 (SG7) 1881 QV GB 1d plate 181 horizontal pair overprinted CYPRUS and surcharged HALF-PENNY (18mm). OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $420, SG £450). PHOTO

$     225

374

#8 (SG7) 1881 QV GB 1d plate 215 overprinted CYPRUS and surcharged HALF-PENNY (18mm). Part OG. Fine. (Scott $840, SG £800). PHOTO

$     250

375

#8 (SG7) 1881 QV GB 1d plate 174 overprinted CYPRUS and surcharged HALF-PENNY (18mm), used. Fine. (Scott $400, SG £375). PHOTO

$     130

376

#8 (SG7) 1881 QV GB 1d plate 218 overprinted CYPRUS and surcharged HALF-PENNY (18mm), used. Fine. (Scott $675, SG £650). PHOTO

$     225

377

#8a (SG7a) 1881 QV GB 1d plate 205, lettered L-G overprinted CYPRUS and surcharged HALF-PENNY (18mm), variety “HALFPENN”. Very scarce and seldom offered. OG. Tiny inclusion. Fresh and Fine. (Scott $3,250, SG £3,000). PHOTO FRONT COVER

$  1,400

378

#13var (SG13w) 1881 QV 2pi blue Die I wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted, used. Nearly full NIKOSIA B MY 22 89 squared circle. Fine+. (SG £1,800). PHOTO BACK COVER

$     800

379

#15 (SG15) 1881 QV 6pi olive-grey wmk Crown CC Die I, used. Red cds. Additionally initialed JAB in black. F-VF for issue. (Scott $500, SG £475). PHOTO

$     100

380

#16 (SG23) 1882 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green wmk Crown CC. OG, HR. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $750, SG £700). PHOTO

$     225

381

#18var (SG25c) 1882 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green surcharge wmk Crown CA, variety spur on “1”. OG. Fine+. (SG £325). PHOTO

$     110

382

#18var (SG25c) 1882 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green surcharge wmk Crown CA, variety spur on “1”, another example. OG. Fine+. (SG £325). PHOTO

$     110

383

#20var (SG32a) 1892-94 QV 30pa mauve, variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”. LH. F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO

$     150

384

#20var (SG32a) 1892-94 QV 30pa mauve, variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”. OG. Two toned perf tips. F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO

$     120

385

#20var (SG32a) 1892-94 QV 30pa mauve, variety damaged “US” in “CYPRUS”, used. F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO

$     150

386

#24a (SG36) 1894 QV 6pi olive-grey wmk Crown CA, Die II. (Scott $275, SG £250). PHOTO

$     110

387

#25a (SG37) 1887 QV 12pi orange-brown wmk Crown CA, Die II. OG. F-VF. (Scott $190, SG £190). PHOTO

$       90

388

#26var (SG29a) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety large “1” at left, used. F-VF. (SG £275). PHOTO

$     120

389

#26var (SG29a) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety large “1” at left, used. Another example. F-VF. (SG £275). PHOTO

$     120

390

#26var (SG29a) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety large “1” at left, used. Fine. (SG £275). PHOTO

$     100

391

#26var (SG29b) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety small “1” at right, used. F-VF. Small faults. 2004 Brandon certificate. (SG £275). PHOTO

$       80

392

#26var (SG29c) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety large “2” at left, used. F-VF. (SG £350). PHOTO

$     150

393

#26a (SG27) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 6mm apart, wmk Crown CA. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £300). PHOTO

$     140

394

#26a var (SG27a) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 6mm apart, wmk Crown CA, variety large “2” at right. OG, HR. Creamy gum. Fine+. (SG £3,000). PHOTO BACK COVER

$  1,200

395

#27 (SG28) 1886 QV ½ on ½pi emerald-green, fractions 8mm apart, wmk Crown CC, used. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £425). PHOTO

$     200

 

 

 

 

 

 

KING EDWARD ISSUES

 

396

#38-47 (SG50-59) 1902-4 KEVII ½pi - 45pi wmk Crown CA, used. F, F-VF. (Scott $1,342, SG £1,100). PHOTO

$     500

397

#38-47 (SG50-59) 1902-4 KEVII ½pi - 45pi wmk Crown CA, used. Another set. F, F-VF. (Scott $1,342, SG £1,100). PHOTO

$     500

398

#46-47 (SG58-59( 1903-4 KEVII 18pi - 45pr wmk Crown CA high values. Unusually fresh. Fine+. (Scott $350, SG £290). PHOTO

$     130

399

#47 (SG59) 1903 KEVII 45pi dull purple and ultramarine wmk Crown CA key value. OG. VLH. (Scott $250, SG £200). PHOTO

$       90

400

#47 (SG59) 1903 KEVII 45pi dull purple and ultramarine wmk Crown CA high value, used. Fine. 1998 Brandon certificate. (Scott $600, SG £500). PHOTO

$     225

401

#48-59 (SG60-71) 1904-10 KEVII 5pa - 45pi wmk Multiple Crown CA complete set of 12 values. OG or HR. The 9pi creased. F-VF. (Scott $402, SG £350). PHOTO

$     150

402

#48-59 (SG60-71) 1904-10 KEVII 5pa - 45pi wmk Multiple Crown CA set of 12 values complete. OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $402, SG £350). PHOTO

$     150

403

#48var (SG60w) 1908 KEVII 5pa bistre and black wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety watermark inverted. Trivial facial abrasion. Part OG. F-VF. (SG £1,900). PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER

$     800

404

#50var (SG62a) 1904 KEVII ½pi green and carmine wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken top left triangle. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £225). PHOTO

$     100

405

#53var (SG65a) 1904 KEVII 2pi blue and purple wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken top left triangle, used. F-VF. (SG £110). PHOTO

$       50

406

#55var (SG67a) 1904 KEVII 6pi sepia and green wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken top left triangle. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £450). PHOTO

$     200

 

 

 

 

 

 

KING GEORGE V ISSUES

 

407

#61-71 (SG74-84) 1912-15 KGV 10pa - 45pi complete set of 11 values wmk Multiple Crown CA. LH or OG. F-VF. (Scott $287, SG £250). PHOTO

$     120

408

#61-71 (SG74-84) 1912-15 KGV 10pa - 45pi set of 11 values complete wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG. The high value very fresh. F-VF. (Scott $287, SG £250). PHOTO

$     120

409

#61-71 (SG74-84) 1912-15 KGV 10pa - 45pi complete set of 11 values wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. F-VF. (Scott $333, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

410

#62, vars (SG75a, 75ba) 1912-15 KGV ½pi wmk Multiple Crown CA, 2 examples, the first green and carmine the second yellow-green and carmine, each with variety broken bottom left triangle, used. F-VF. (SG £165). PHOTO

$       80

411

#62 var (SG75w) 1912-15 KGV ½pi yellow-green and carmine wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety watermark inverted, used. Partial Nicosia double ring cds. Trivial corner crease. F-VF. (SG £2,000). PHOTO

$     650

412

#63var (SG76a) 1912 KGV 30pa violet and green wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken bottom left triangle. VLH. F-VF. (SG £150). PHOTO

$       70

413

#64var (SG77a) 1912 KGV 1pi rose-red and blue wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken bottom left triangle. OG. Fine. (SG £225). PHOTO

$     110

414

#69var (SG82b) 1913 KGV 12pi chestnut and black wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety broken bottom left triangle. OG. Fine+. (SG £450). PHOTO

$     200

415

SP

#70 (SG83s) 1914 KGV 18pi black and brown wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN and additionally overprinted “COLONIAS” in red by the Portuguese Receiving Authority. OG. F-VF. 2007 BPA certificate. PHOTO

$     100

416

#71 (SG84) 1915 KGV 45pi dull purple and ultramarine wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. Partial squared circle LEFKARA A AP 17, a scarce small village. F-VF. (Scott $170, SG £160). PHOTO

$       80

417

SP

#72-86 (SG85s-99s) 1921-23 KGV 10pa - 45pi wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete set of 15 values overprinted SPECIMEN. OG or NH, a few high values NH. One 10pa lightly toned. F-VF. (Scott $700, SG £700). PHOTO

$     300

418

#78var (SG91a) 1922 KGV 1½pi yellow and black wmk Multiple Crown Script CA with portion of margin at bottom, variety broken bottom left triangle. NH. Slightly brownish gum. F-VF. (SG £250). PHOTO

$     110

419

#81var (SG94a) 1922 KGV 2¾pi blue and purple wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, variety broken bottom left triangle, used. F-VF. (SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

420

#83var (SG96a 1923 KGV 6pi sepia and green wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, variety broken bottom left triangle, used. This variety only recorded mint. Small faults. Fine. (SG as mint £475). PHOTO

$     300

421

#86 (SG99) 1923 KGV 45pi dull purple and ultramarine, used. Key value. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

422

#86 (SG99) 1923 KGV 45pi dull purple and ultramarine, used. Key value. Another example. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

423

SP

#87-88 (SG100s-1s) 1923 KGV 10/ and £1 wmk Multiple Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN. The former OG, the latter VLH. Fine+. (Scott $625, SG £600). PHOTO

$     275

424

#87 (SG100) 1923 KGV 10/ green and red on pale yellow UR corner margin sheet number single. Stamp NH. Fine+. (Scott $425++, SG £400++). PHOTO

$     200

425

#87 (SG100) 1923 KGV 10/ green and red on pale yellow. OG. F-VF. (Scott $425, SG £400). PHOTO

$     170

426

#88 (SG101) 1923 KGV £1 purple and black on red key value. OG. Very fresh. F-VF. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,400). PHOTO

$     650

427

SP

#89-108, 110 (SG102-117, 118-22) 1924-28 KGV ¼pi - £1 complete set of 21 values. OG. F-VF. (SG £1,100). PHOTO

$     500

428

#89-108, 110 (SG102-117, 118-22) 1924-28 KGV ¼pi - £1 complete set of 21 values. OG or HR. F-VF. (Scott $669, SG £550). PHOTO

$     250

429

#108 (SG117) 1924-28 KGV 90pi green and red on yellow with top margin control number. NH. Fine. (SG £130++). PHOTO

$       70

430

#108 (SG117) 1924-28 KGV 90pi green and red on yellow, used. F-VF. (Scott $270, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

431

SP

#109 (SG117as) 1928 KGV £5 black on yellow overprinted SPECIMEN. A nicely centered example. OG. F-VF. (Scott $1,100, SG £1,000). PHOTO

$     450

432

#109 (SG117a) 1928 KGV £5 black on yellow key value. NH! A marvelous stamp! F-VF. 1986 Ferchenbauer and 2007 BPA certificates. (Scott $3,750+, SG £3,750+). PHOTO FRONT COVER

$  2,000

433

F

#109 (SG117a) 1928 KGV £5 black on yellow UL corner margin block of 4 forgery. A fascinating multiple. PHOTO

434

F

#109 (SG117a) 1928 KGV £5 black on yellow forgery. An interesting curiosity. PHOTO

435

#110 (SG102) 1924-28 KGV £1 purple and black on red high value with portion of control number at top. NH. Fine. (Scott $350+, SG £300+). PHOTO

$     150

436

#110 (SG102) 1924-28 KGV £1 purple and black on red on registered “Wilson” cover to Birmingham cancelled NICOSIA AP 13 26. VF. (as used stamp Scott $900, SG £850). PHOTO

$     550

437

#110 (SG102) 1924-28 KGV £1 purple and black on red, used. Partial oval registration cancellation. Fresh and Fine. (Scott $900, SG £850). PHOTO

$     400

438

SP

#114-23 (SG123s-32s) 1928 ¾pi - £1 Anniversary set of 10 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (Scott $750, SG £700). PHOTO

$     300

439

#114-23 (SG123-32) 1928 KGV ¾pi - £1 Anniversary set of 10 values complete, used. The £1 with partial Nicosia cds. F-VF. (Scott $565, SG £400). PHOTO

$     190

440

#123 (SG132) 1928 KGV £1 blue and bistre-brown Anniversary high value. NH. F-VF. (Scott $275+, SG £225+). PHOTO

$     120

441

SP

#125-35 (SG133s-43s) 1934 KGV ¼pi - 45pi Pictorial set of 11 values perf SPECIMEN, complete. LH. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £650). PHOTO

$     300

 

 

 

 

 

 

KING GEORGE VI ISSUES

 

442

#146a (SG154a) 1944 KGVI 1pi orange with margin at left, perf 13½ x 12½. VLH. F-VF. (Scott $375 for hinged, SG £550). PHOTO

$     180

443

#146a (SG154a) 1944 KGVI 1pi orange with margin at left, perf 13½ x 12½. OG. Fine+. (Scott $375 for hinged, SG £550). PHOTO

$     150

 

 

DOMINICA (see also Lot 1355)

 

444

#7var (SG7a) 1879 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC, perf 14, variety malformed “CE” in “PENCE”, used. Fine. (SG £130). PHOTO

$       60

445

#22var (SG24a) 1886-90 QV 4d grey wmk Crown CA, variety malformed “CE” in “PENCE”. OG. Fine. (SG £160). PHOTO

$       70

446

#25-34 (SG27-36) 1903-7 KEVII ½d - 5/ set of 10 values complete wmk Crown CC, used. F-VF. (Scott $400, SG £325). PHOTO

$     150

447

#93var (SG95h) 1935 KGV 1/ slate and purple Silver Jubilee, variety dot by flagstaff. OG. VF. (SG £160). PHOTO

$       70

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAST AFRICA AND UGANDA (see also Lot 1356)

 

448

SP

#16 (SG16) 1903-4 KEVII 50R grey and red-brown wmk Crown CC overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. Fine. (Scott $350, SG £450). PHOTO

$     200

449

#56 (SG60) 1918 KGV 20R purple and blue on blue. OG, HR. F-VF. Signed Sorani and with photostat of his certificate for 5 high values. (Scott $500, SG £550). PHOTO

$     250

450

#57 (SG61) 1912-21 KGV 50R rose-red and green wmk Multiple Crown CA. LH. Fine. Signed Diena and Sorani and with Sorani photo certificate calling it the carmine shade. (Scott $900, SG £900). PHOTO

$     425

451

SP

#58 (SG62s) 1912-21 KGV 100R purple and black on red overprinted SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. Signed Roumet. (Scott $600, SG £650). PHOTO

$     300

452

SP

#58 (SG62s) 1912-21 KGV 100R purple and black on red overprinted SPECIMEN and also with hs of receiving agency. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £650). PHOTO

$     350

453

SP

#58 (SG62s) 1912-21 KGV 100R purple and black on red overprinted SPECIMEN and additionally hs “COLONIAS”. Unused. F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £650). PHOTO

$     350

454

SP

#59 (SG63s) 1912-21 KGV 500R green and red on green overprinted SPECIMEN. LH. Trivial facial scuff. F-VF. (Scott $1,400, SG £1,400). PHOTO

$     500

455

REV

#59 (SG63) 1912-21 KGV 500R green and red on green fiscally used. Boxed fiscal cancel dated 1921. F-VF. (as fiscally used SG £850). PHOTO

$     400

 

 

 

 

 

 

FALKLAND ISLANDS (see also Lot 1357)

 

456

#2var (SG2a) 1879 QV 4d grey-black, variety on watermarked paper (D), used. Straight edge at right. Fine. (SG £500). PHOTO

$     150

457

#5a var (SG5y) 1882 QV 1d dull claret, variety watermark inverted and reversed. Neat cork cancel. Fine. (SG £475). PHOTO

$     150

458

SH

#6 (SG32) 1895 QV 4d olive-black left half sheet of 30 (5 x 6). Very fresh. Stamps NH. F-VF. (Scott $425, SG £480). PHOTO

$     225

459

#9var (SG16ay) 1892 QV ½d green, variety watermark inverted and reversed, used. Fine. (SG £300). PHOTO

$     130

460

#14 (SG29) 1894 QV 2½d Prussian blue, used. Fine. 1987 BPA certificate. (Scott $160, SG £130). PHOTO

$       60

461

SP

#20-21 (SG41s-42s) 1898 QV 2/6 - 5/ high values overprinted SPECIMEN. Large part OG. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £550). PHOTO

$     225

462

#20 (SG41) 1898 QV 2/6 deep blue. OG. F-VF. (Scott $290, SG £275). PHOTO

$     110

463

#23var (SG44d) 1908 KEVII 1d dull coppery red on thick paper used with New Island double ring cds AU 26 12. F-VF. PHOTO

$       70

464

#23b (SG44c) 1908 KEVII 1d vermilion on thick paper on small piece cancelled NEW ISLAND. Fine+. (Heijtz £75). PHOTO

$       40

465

#24var (SG45ax) 1904 KEVII 2d purple, variety watermark reversed. OG, HR. Fine. (SG £225). PHOTO

$     100

466

#24var (SG45ax) 1904 KEVII 2d purple, variety watermark reversed, used. F-VF. (SG £225). PHOTO

$     100

467

#25var (SG46aw) 1904 KEVII 2½d ultramarine, variety watermark inverted, used. Fine+. (SG £425). PHOTO

$     200

468

#25a (SG46b) 1912 KEVII 2½d deep blue with LL corner margin, the scarce late printing. Exceptional, rich color. Streaky, slightly toned gum. Fine+. 2005 RPS certificate. (Scott $300+, SG £275+). PHOTO

$     150

469

#25a (SG46b) 1912 KEVII 2½d deep blue, used. F-VF. 1986 RPS certificate. (Scott $200, SG £150). PHOTO

$       70

470

1915 Incoming WWI Field Service Post Card cancelled Field Post Office 4.x 25 SP 15 to Goose Green, Darwin Harbour. Sent by a Falkland Island volunteer, A. McDonald and carried on the “Orita”. Falkland Islands arrival of OC 30 15. F-VF. Ex-Heijtz. PHOTO

$     400

471

1917 Incoming WWI censored, illustrated YMCA cover from Vancouver to East Falkland Is. Believed to be the only recorded WWI incoming cover from Canada. A little tatty but quite scarce. Fine. (Heijtz £500). PHOTO

$     400

472

#32var (SG62b) 1918 KGV 2d maroon line perf wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. Scarce. F-VF. (SG £170). PHOTO

$       80

473

#38, 38a (SG67a, 67b) 1914, 1916 KGV Two stamps, the 5/ reddish maroon and maroon shades. Verified under UV light. OG. (Scott $440, SG £430). PHOTO

$     200

474

#38 (SG67a) 1914 KGV 5/ reddish maroon shade. OG. Fine+. (Scott $300, SG £300). PHOTO

$     120

475

#38 (SG67a) 1914 KGV 5/ reddish maroon shade. OG. Fine. (Scott $300, SG £300). PHOTO

$     120

476

#38 (SG67a) 1914 KGV 5/ reddish maroon shade, used. Fully dated PORT STANLEY C SP 14 15 socked on the nose, proving the printing. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £300). PHOTO

$     150

477

#MR2var (SG71cx) 1919 KGV 1d orange-vermilion, comb perf, variety watermark reversed. NH. F-VF. (SG £750). PHOTO

$     350

478

#52 (SG115) 1928 KGV 2½d on 2d purple-brown South Georgia provisional with margin at top. NH. Fine. (Scott $1,300+, SG £1,300+). PHOTO BACK COVER

$     700

479

#65-76 (SG127-38) 1933 KGV ½d - £1 Centenary complete set of 12 values. OG or LH, a few NH. A fresh, attractive set. F-VF. (Scott $4,794, SG £4,250). PHOTO BACK COVER

$  2,000

480

#65-73 (SG127-35) 1933 KGV ½d - 2/6 Centenary short set of 9 values, NH except for the 1½d which is LH. The 3d and 4d with very slight toning. F-VF. (Scott $494+, SG £493+). PHOTO

$     225

481

#74 (SG136) 1933 KGV 5/ black and yellow Centenary Penguin. LH. F-VF. (Scott $950, SG £950). PHOTO

$     450

482

#74a (SG136a) 1933 5/ black and yellow-orange Centenary Penguin. VLH. Fine+. 1970 BPA certificate. (Scott $3,000, SG £3,250). PHOTO FRONT COVER

$  1,300

483

#75 (SG137) 1933 10/ black and chestnut Centenary Coat of Arms. Large part OG. F-VF. (Scott $850, SG £850). PHOTO

$     350

484

SP

#84//96 (SG146s//163s) 1938 KGVI ½d - £1 first Definitive set of 15 values complete ex the 1/3, each perf SPECIMEN. A scarce set. Creamy OG. F-VF. (pro rata Scott $2,343, SG £2,343). PHOTO

$     750

485

#94a (SG161b) 1942 KGVI 5/ indigo and yellow-brown Sea Lion. NH. F-VF. (Scott $650 for hinged, SG £1,100). PHOTO

$     550

486

#94a (SG161b) 1942 KGVI 5/ indigo and yellow-brown Sea Lion. VLH. F-VF. 2001 BPA certificate. (Scott $650, SG £1,100). PHOTO

$     350

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIJI (see also Lot 1358)

 

487

COLL

1871//1902 Collection of 32 mint stamps on album pages identified by SG numbers. Includes 1871 1d, 6d, 1872 2¢ on 1d (2 shades), 6¢ on 3d, 12¢ on 1d; 1874 2¢ on 1d blue with VR overprint; various 1876-77 overprints (6), 1878 4d on 1d, etc. Most fresh and a nice group for these. (SG over £1,700)

$     350

488

#69 (SG114) 1903 KEVII £1 pale grey-black and ultramarine key value. Looks NH. Fine. (Scott $400+, SG £375+). PHOTO

$     190

489

#78 (SG124) 1912 KEVII £1 purple and black on red high value. OG. No trace of the usual rubbing. Fine+. (Scott $360, SG £300). PHOTO

$     130

490

#78 (SG124) 1912 KEVII £1 purple and black on red high value. LH. No rubbing. Fine. (Scott $360, SG £300). PHOTO

$     130

491

#79-91++ (SG125-37++) 1912-23 KGV ¼d - £1 complete set of 13 values wmk Multiple Crown CA with all SG listed shade and a few extras n/c, a total of 33 stamps. A few with margin, one 3d with control number 8 and extra 5/, a distinctly different shade. Most LH. F-VF. (SG £450+). PHOTO

$     200

492

#79-91a (SG125-37a) 1912-23 KGV ¼d - £1 complete set of 13 values wmk Multiple Crown CA. The £1 is Die II. LH to HR. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO

$     130

493

#91 (SG137) 1923 KGV £1 purple and black on red, wmk Multiple Crown CA, Die I. LH. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

494

#91a (SG137a) 1923 KGV £1 purple and black on red, wmk Multiple Crown CA, Die II, used. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO

$     150

495

#91a (SG137a) 1923 KGV £1 purple and black on red, wmk Multiple Crown CA, Die II, used. Fine. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO

$     150

496

SP

#93-106 (SG228s-41s) 1922-29 KGV ¼d - 5/ complete set of 14 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, Die II, overprinted SPECIMEN. LH or OG. A few values with light toning. F-VF. (SG £400). PHOTO

$     120

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAMBIA (see also Lot 1359)

 

497

#4var (SG8w) 1874 QV 6d blue imperf, wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted. Four large to huge margins. Unused. VF. (SG £700). PHOTO

$     200

498

SP

#20-27 (SG37s-44s) 1898 QV ½d - 1/ small key type set of 8 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. The 2½d with spot of toning and unused, others F-VF. (Scott $225, SG £200). PHOTO

$       70

499

#23var (SG40a) 1898-1902 QV 2½d ultramarine, variety malformed “S” in “POSTAGE.” OG. Fine+. (SG £475). PHOTO

$     225

500

#26var (SG43a) 1898 QV 6d olive-green and carmine, variety malformed “S” in “POSTAGE.” Large part OG. Slight soiling. Scarce nonetheless. F-VF. (SG £600). PHOTO

$     250

501

#31var (SG48a) 1902 KEVII 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA, variety dented frame (Glover flaw). LH. Corner crease. Fine+. (SG £650). PHOTO

$     180

502

#45var (SG90b) 1912-22 KGV 2½d deep bright blue wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety split “A”. OG. Fine+ (SG £300). PHOTO

$     120

503

#46var (SG91d) 1912-22 KGV 3d purple on yellow wmk Multiple Crown CA, variety split “A”. LH. Fine. (SG £190). PHOTO

$       80

504

#117a (SG139) 1928 3/ slate-purple Elephant and Palm scarce shade. NH! Creamy gum. F-VF. (Scott $290+, SG £275+). PHOTO

$     140

505

#117a (SG139) 1928 3/ slate-purple Elephant and Palm. LH. F-VF. (Scott $290, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

 

 

 

 

 

 

GERMAN EAST AFRICA

 

506

#N122 (SG62) 1917-21 KGV 50R carmine and green overprinted G.E.A. wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG. Fine. Signed Kohler and Bloch. (Scott $750, SG £750). PHOTO

$     300

 

 

 

 

 

 

GIBRALTAR (see also Lot 1360)

 

 

 

QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES

 

507

#1//7 ex-4 (SG1//7 ex-4) 1886 QV Bermuda ½d - 1/ set of values overprinted GIBRALTAR missing only the 2½d for completion. The ½d and 6d unused, others OG. F-VF. (Scott $1,312, SG £1,000). PHOTO

$     300

508

#4var (SG4a) 1886 QV 2½d ultramarine of Bermuda overprinted GIBRALTAR, variety overprint in blue-black. Streaky OG. F-VF. 1987 RPS certificate. (SG £500). PHOTO

$     225

509

#6 (SG6) 1886 QV 6d deep lilac of Bermuda overprinted GIBRALTAR. OG. Fine. Has become separated from its RPS certificate. (Scott $330, SG £300). PHOTO

$     130

510

#7 (SG7) 1886 QV Bermuda 1/ yellow-brown overprinted GIBRALTAR, used. Issued Jan 86, this example used FE 9 86. F-VF. (Scott $400, SG £375). PHOTO

$     160

511

SP

#8//20 (SG8s-14s) 1886-87 QV ½d - 1/ set of 7 values overprinted SPECIMEN complete. OG. F, F-VF. (SG £500). PHOTO

$     200

512

#8//20 (SG8-14) 1886-87 QV ½d - 1/ complete set of 7 value. LH to HR. Two values with very slight toning. F-VF. (SG £600). PHOTO

$     200

513

#22-28 (SG15-21) 1889 QV 5c on ½d -75c on 1/ set of 7 surcharges complete. OG. F-VF. (Scott $261, SG £200). PHOTO

$       80

514

#24b, 25b (SG17b, 18b) 1889 QV 25c on 2d brown-purple, variety broken “N” and 25c on 2½d bright blue, variety broken “N”, both row 10 pos. 5. OG. Fine+. (Scott $540, SG £425). PHOTO

$     180

515

#24b, 25b (SG17b, 18b) 1889 QV 25c on 2d brown-purple, variety broken “N” and 25c on 2½d bright blue, variety broken “N”, both row 10 pos. 5, used. Fine+. (Scott $315, SG £270). PHOTO

$     120

516

#25b (SG18b) 1889 QV 25c on 2½d bright blue, variety broken “N” in CENTIMOS”. Large part OG. Fine. (Scott $400, SG £325). PHOTO

$     130

517

#27var (SG20a) 1889 QV 50c on 6d bright lilac, variety “5” with short foot. OG. F-VF. (SG £140). PHOTO

$       60

518

#29-38 (SG22-33) 1889-96 QV 5c - 5pe complete set of 12 including both 20c values. LH to HR. F-VF. (Scott $314, SG £225). PHOTO

$     100

519

#29-38+ (SG22-33, 22a, 26a) 1889-96 QV 5c - 5pe complete set of 12 including both 20c values plus the 5c, variety broken “M” and 25c deep ultramarine shade, used. F-VF. (SG £385). PHOTO

$     180

520

#29var (SG22a) 1889-96 QV 5c green, variety broken “M”. NH. Fine+. (SG £190). PHOTO

$       80

 

 

 

 

 

 

KING EDWARD VII ISSUES

 

521

SP

#39-48 (SG46s-55s) 1903 KEVII ½d - £1 set of 10 values complete wmk Crown CA overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. The 2/ toned. F-VF. (Scott $575, SG £550). PHOTO

$     225

522

#39-47 (SG46-54s) 1903 KEVII ½d - 8/ set of 9 values wmk Crown CA. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $683, SG £550). PHOTO

$     250

523

#46 (SG53) 1903 KEVII 4/ dull purple and green wmk Crown CA. OG, HR. Nicely centered and fresh. F-VF. (Scott $150, SG £150+. PHOTO

$       70

524

#48 (SG55) 1903 KEVII £1 dull purple and black on red wmk Crown CA, used on piece with bull REGISTERED 27 MR 11. F-VF. (Scott $750, SG £750). PHOTO

$     350

525

#49A-64++ (SG56-64, 66-74, 56a, 57c, 58a, 60a, 61a, 62a) 1904-12 KEVII ½d - £1 set of 18 values wmk Multiple Crown CA complete plus 6 chalk surfaced papers. Two stamps with slight toning, one n/c. OG or HR. F-VF. (SG over £2,000). PHOTO

$     800

526

SP

#51//63 (SG67s-74s) 1905-11 KEVII 1d - 8/ set of 8 values overprinted SPECIMEN complete. OG or HR. (SG £600). PHOTO

$     250

527

#55var (SG69, 69a) 1907 KEVII 2½d ultramarine LL corner margin control number block of 4, the LL stamp, variety large “2” in “½”. NH. A lovely positional block. Fine+. (SG £325++). PHOTO

$     170

528

#56a (SG70) 1912 KEVII 6d dull and bright purple wmk Multiple Crown CA with margin at top tied on small piece by full registered oval cancel of 6 SE 12. An exceptionally scarce printing used as it was replaced almost immediately by the KGV 6d. A spectacular item! (Scott $900++, SG £750++). PHOTO

$     600

529

#61 (SG63) 1908 KEVII 4/ deep purple and green wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £350). PHOTO

$     140

530

#61 (SG63) 1908 KEVII 4/ deep purple and green wmk Multiple Crown CA. One shortish perf. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $350, SG £350). PHOTO

$     110

531

 

#63 (SG74) 1911 KEVII 8/ purple and green wmk Multiple Crown CA. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $250, SG £250). PHOTO

$     110

532

#63 (SG74) 1911 KEVII 8/ purple and green wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. F-VF. (Scott $250, SG £250). PHOTO

$     120

533

#66-75+ (SG76-85+) 1912-24 KGV ½d - £1 wmk Multiple Crown CA complete set of 10 values plus shades of the 1d, 1/ (4) and 2 distinct shades of the £1. The 8/ is a LL corner margin control number single (NH, slightly toned gum). NH to OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott over $650, SG £532). PHOTO

$     200

534

#71var (SG81a) 1918 KGV 1/ black on green on ordinary paper. OG, HR. Rare and seldom offered. Fine. (SG £900). PHOTO

$     450

535

#75 (SG85) 1912-24 KGV £1 dull purple and black on red, UL corner margin control number block of 4. Stamps NH. F-VF. (as hinged, Scott $640, SG £560). PHOTO

$     325

536

#75 (SG85) 1912-24 KGV £1 dull purple and black on red, UL corner margin control number single. OG. VF. Signed Diena. (Scott $160+, SG £140+). PHOTO

$       70

537

#75 (SG85) 1912-24 KGV £1 dull purple and black on red, UR corner margin control number single. NH. A nice companion to previous lot. Pressed crease. F-VF. (Scott $160+, SG £140+). PHOTO

$       60

538

#75 (SG85) 1912-24 KGV £1 dull purple and black on red wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. Parcel post cancel of 23 AU 21. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

539

#75 (SG85) 1912-24 KGV £1 dull purple and black on red wmk Multiple Crown CA, used. Parcel post cancel of 10 JE 26. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £275). PHOTO

$     130

540

#76-92+ (SG89-101, 102-7, B & K G59) 1921-32 KGV ½d - £1 complete set of 17 values wmk Multiple Crown Script CA plus both SG listed shades of the 3d, 6d, 2/ and £1, a total of 21 stamps. LH or HR. The 5/ lightly toned. F-VF. (Scott $974, SG £867). PHOTO

$     400

541

#86-87, 89, 91 (SG99a, 104-6) 1923//32 KGV 2/ // 10/ blocks of 4, the 2/ a LR corner margin control number block, the 2/6 with margin at top and the 5/ and 10/ each an UR corner margin control and sheet number block. NH. Very attractive. F-VF. (Scott $314++, SG £268++). PHOTO

$     150

542

#90 (SG101) 1924 KGV 8/ dull purple and green wmk Multiple Crown Script CA. Key value. XLH. F-VF. (Scott $325, SG £325). PHOTO

$     140

543

SP

#93 (SG108s) 1925-32 KGV £5 violet and black overprinted SPECIMEN. Creamy OG. F-VF. (Scott $800, SG £800). PHOTO

$     325

544

#93 (SG108) 1925-32 KGV £5 violet and black key value of the set. LH. Streaky gum with some loss. F-VF. (Scott $1,750, SG £1,600). PHOTO BACK COVER

$     600

545

#103, 103var (SG117, 17a) 1935 KGV 1/ slate and purple LL corner margin block of 4, the UL stamp, variety extra flagstaff, row 9, pos. 1. OG. F-VF. (SG £243). PHOTO

$     120

 

 

 

 

 

 

KING GEORGE VI ISSUES

 

546

#107-18++ (SG121-31++) 1938-52 KGVI ½d - £1 complete set of 14 values plus all SG listed shades and perf varieties including the 2d grey perf 13½ wmk sideways, a total of 36 stamps. Most LH, a few NH. The 6d perf 13 a few rough perfs (cat. £12). F-VF. (SG £2,266). PHOTO

$     750

547

#109b (SG123a) 1938-51 KGVI 1½d carmine perf 13½. LH. F-VF. (Scott $175, SG £275). PHOTO

$       90

548

#110a, var (SG124, 124aa) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 14, wmk upright, UR corner margin pair with sheet number 169 pos. 5-6, the left stamp, variety ape on rock. Stamps NH. Slightly streaky gum. F-VF. (SG £682++). PHOTO

$     350

549

#110a var (SG124aa) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 14, wmk upright, variety ape on rock. NH. Gum quite toned. Fine. (SG £650). PHOTO

$     180

550

#110d (SG124ab) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 13½ watermark sideways. NH. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £800). PHOTO

$     400

551

#110d (SG124ab) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 13½ watermark sideways. NH. Moderate overall toning. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £800). PHOTO

$     200

552

#110d (SG124ab) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 13½ watermark sideways. LH. Fine+. (Scott $500, SG £800). PHOTO

$     225

553

#110d (SG124ab) 1940 KGVI 2d grey perf 13½ watermark sideways. OG. Fine. (Scott $500, SG £800). PHOTO

$     225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS

 

554

#2 (SG2) 1911 KEVII 1d red cancelled Butaritari 13 Jan 1911 and additionally bearing blue italic, serifed S. S. “TAMBO”. Very scarce maritime usage as Vernon only records this ship marking on the ½d denomination. F-VF. PHOTO

$     300

555

#14-26 (SG12-24) 1912-24 KGV ½d - £1 Die I wmk Multiple Crown CA complete set of 13 values. The 1/ - 5/ NH, others LH. F-VF. (Scott $706, SG £600). PHOTO

$     250

556

#26 (SG24) 1924 KGV £1 purple and black on red key value. OG. F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £550). PHOTO

$     250

557

#26 (SG24) 1924 KGV £1 purple and black on red. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $600, SG £550). PHOTO

$     225

558

#31 (SG35) 1924 KGV 10/ green and red on emerald used on small piece. Scarce. F-VF. (Scott $375, SG £375). PHOTO

$     180

559

SP

#40-51 (SG43s-54s) 1939 KGVI ½d - 5/ definitive set of 12 values complete perf SPECIMEN. OG, HR. The 1/ toned. F-VF. (Scott $625, SG £600). PHOTO

$     200

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOLD COAST (see also Lot 1361)

 

560

SP

#22-25 (SG22s-25s) 1889-94 QV 5/ - 20/ set of 4 values overprinted SPECIMEN. The 20/ on red a few toned perfs. OG, HR. F, F-VF. (Scott $450, SG £450). PHOTO

$     140

561

#48 (SG48) 1902 KEVII 20/ purple and black on red high value. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $200, SG £190). PHOTO

$       80

562

#69-82+ (SG71-84+) 1913-21 KGV ½d - 20/ set of 12 values Die I, wmk Multiple Crown CA with the 3d (6 including die II), 1/ (4), 2/6 (2), 5/ (2) and 10/ (2) printings, a total of 23 stamps. OG or HR. F, F-VF. (SG £525+). PHOTO

$     225

563

SP

#83-95 (SG86s-102s, 100as) 1921–24 KGV ½d - £2 including both 15/ dies, wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, set of 14 values complete overprinted SPECIMEN. OG, HR. The odd toning problem. F-VF. (SG £585). PHOTO

$     225

564

#83-94a (SG86-100, 100a) 1921–24 KGV ½d - 15/ wmk Multiple Crown Script CA, Die II, set of 12 values complete plus shades of the 6d, 1/, 2/ (3, one NH) and both dies of the 15/. OG to HR. F-VF. (Scott $475, SG £400+). PHOTO

$     160

565

#94 (SG100) 1921-24 KGV 15/ dull purple and green Die I. Very deep headplate. VLH. Fine. (Scott $200, SG £200). PHOTO

$       80

566

#94a (SG100a) 1924 KGV 15/ dull purple and green, Die II. NH. Fine. (Scott $140+, SG £140+). PHOTO

$       70

567

#94a (SG100a) 1924 KGV 15/ dull purple and green, Die II. OG. Lightly toned. Fine+. (Scott $140, SG £140). PHOTO

$       40

568

#95 (SG102) 1921-24 KGV £2 green and orange key value. OG. Fine+. (Scott $550, SG £550). PHOTO

$     250

569

SP

#130-41 (SG135s-46s) 1948 KGVI ½d - 10/ second Definitive set of 12 values complete perf SPECIMEN. NH. F-VF. (Scott $425, SG £425) PHOTO

$     200