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The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1963 to 1970, a small collection of covers, cards and ephemera incl. 1963 Toulouse Concorde cancellation on piece signed by Sir George Edwards, Chairman of BAC and Dr. William Strang Director of Engineering BAC; 1968 Ministry of Technology, Technical Regulations for Concorde Project; two cards signed Henri Ziegler, Aérospatiale President; 1970 Berlin Boeing 2707 card signed by Sir Archibald Russell with handwritten message, etc. (14 items)

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1967 (Dec. 11) Roll Out of First Prototype 001, postcard with a message signed by “Tony Benn, Minister of Technology – A great day for Aviation, 11.12.67 Toulouse”, also a signed handwritten note from Mr. Benn. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1968 to 2002, a quantity of Concorde and TU144 commemorative covers, postcards, special cancellations, meter marks, postal stationery, stamps, ephemera, flight certificate, cinderella incl. British, French, Italian, Russian, German etc., also some covers on other themes incl. balloons, etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) French commemorative first day/first flight cover signed by French test pilot André Turcat, British test pilot Brian Trubshaw, Director General of Sud Aviation Henri Ziegler (with message), BAC Chairman George Edwards and Chairman of the Concorde Directing Committee Bernard Lathière. Said to be unique. Also a letter from Henri Ziegler. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) French commemorative first day/first flight cover, re-cancelled on 30th Anniversary, signed by Brian Trubshaw and André Turcat, also a photographic postcard signed by Turcat, another with a message from Henri Perrier, Chief Observer, and a Grenada souvenir sheet. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) British commemorative first day cover, with British set of Concorde stamps cancelled Mar. 3, and French Concorde stamp cancelled Mar. 2, signed by French test pilot André Turcat and British test pilot Brian Trubshaw, both with messages. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) French commemorative first day/first flight cover signed by the French crew André Turcat, J. Guignard, H. Perrier and M. Retif with certificate and photo. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) French commemorative first day/first flight card, signed by French test pilot André Turcat and British test pilot Brian Trubshaw, also G.B. f.d.c. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) French commemorative first day/first flight postcard signed by pilot André Turcat and later with a special Filton Bristol Nov. 26 2003 cancellation and signed by Mike Bannister pilot of BA Concorde last flight. Also a British flown cover cancelled Apr. 9 1969. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Mar. 2) British commemorative first day cover, with British set of Concorde stamps cancelled Mar. 3 and 4d. cancelled Apr. 9, signed by pilot Brian Trubshaw and H.M. Postmaster General John Stonehouse. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Apr. 9) British first flight cover with British 4d. Concorde stamp cancelled at Filton, with handwritten message “This envelope was carried on the first flight of Concorde 002 G-BSST on its maiden flight 9 April 1969/ Brian Trubshaw”. The cover also signed by Sir George Edwards, Allan Greenwood, Tony Benn MP, Dr. Archibald Russell, Dr. Peter Calder, George Gedge, James Hamilton, Dr. William Strang and the Rt. Hon. Julian Amery MP. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Apr. 9) British first flight cover, believed to be one of three flown, signed by the British crew Brian Trubshaw, John Cochrane, Brian Watts, Mike Addley, Peter Holding and John Allan. The cover additionally signed on the back by both Station Senior Operations Officers J.H. Parry and R.D. Griffin. Also a photo and magazine cuttings. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Apr. 9) British first flight cover with British 4d. Concorde stamp cancelled at Fairford, signed “Certified Flown on Maiden Flight/ Brian Trubshaw”. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Apr. 9) British first flight cover signed by Brian Trubshaw and Tony Benn, Minister of Technology, Concord(e) release certificate, special entry ticket for 1st Flight, invitation to the reception marking the flight, and four pictures. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Apr. 9) British first flight cover with Concorde stamp set, Filton and Fairford handstamps, signed by Brian Trubshaw, and both station operational officers Joe Parry and Bob Griffin and BAC Directors Geoffrey Knight and Handel Davies, also a Concorde sticker. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (May 29) First Liaison Flight from Toulouse to the Paris Air Show, commemorative French cover signed by André Turcat and Tony Benn, the British Minister of Technology at the time, also a postcard. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (June 7) First Public Appearance of both British and French Prototypes at Paris Air Show, French souvenir cover, signed by Brian Trubshaw and also a signed, handwritten message (in French) by Henri Ziegler, Honorary Chairman of Aérospatiale. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1969 (Oct. 1) First Flight at Mach 1 by the French Prototype, British commemorative cover signed by Sir George Edwards, Chairman BAC, Dr. William Strang, Technical Director BAC, together with signed messages by Henri Ziegler, André Turcat, Brian Trubshaw, Henri Perrier Sud Aviation Test Engineer, Dr. (later Sir) Archibald Russell, Deputy Technical Director. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1970 (Sept. 7), a collection of RAF Museum SC1 covers flown on a Concorde development test flight incl. varieties, re-flown and some with signatures of pilots Sir Alan Cobham, G/Capt. John (Cats’ Eyes) Cunningham, Peter Baker, John Cochrane, Brian Trubshaw, E.McNamara and others. (9)

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1970, 1971, a cover carried on Sept. 11 1970 Farnborough Air Show flight and a card flown on Sept. 2 1971 test flight, both signed by pilot Peter Baker together with a handwritten letter from him and a postcard. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1970 (Nov. 4) First Flight of 001 at Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound), French commemorative cover with a handwritten message in French, signed André Turcat. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1970 (Nov. 4) First Flight of 001 at Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound), French commemorative cover signed by Henri Ziegler, President of Aérospatiale, Handel Davies, Technical Director British Aircraft Corporation (with handwritten message) and Geoffrey Knight Chairman of BAC Commercial Aircraft Division, also a cover signed by Dr. William Strang, Technical Director of BAC and a label. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1970 (Nov. 12) First Flight of 002 at Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound), three British commmorative covers, the first signed by Brian Trubshaw and Sir Archibald Russell (with a handwritten message), the second signed by Brian Trubshaw and John Cochrane, co-pilot, and the third signed by Brian Trubshaw, John Cochrane and John Allen, observer.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 to 1973, a collection of covers, cards and ephemera in an album incl. a specimen Aérospatiale ticket, five flown covers, two pilot-signed by Brian Trubshaw and two by John Cochrane, also two souvenir covers signed by Henri Ziegler, correspondence, souvenirs from Italy and Japan, etc. (44 items)

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 (May 7) British 001 First Liaison Flight, flown card Fairford–Blagnac signed by Brian Trubshaw and a cover commemorating the 002 French Presidential flight from Paris–Blagnac, signed Henri Ziegler.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 (May 21) French First Intercontinental Flight Toulouse–Dakar, commemorative cover signed André Turcat with handwritten message and 21 years later signed by 2nd pilot Pierre Dudal, with a handwritten message, also a label. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 (July 21) Last Test Flight of Vulcan XA903, souvenir with cover handwritten and signed by Dr. Peter Calder, Rolls Royce Chief Engineer in charge of the Olympus 593 engine, also signed by Sir Arnold Hall of Rolls Royce, formerly Managing Director of Bristol Siddeley Engines. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 (Sept. 4–18) South American Tour, 1st Crossing of South Atlantic by 001, commemorative cover signed by Pilot Jean Franchi and Flight Observer Claude Durand, another commemorating the reverse flight and a third officially flown from Argentina back to France.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1971 (Dec. 13) President Nixon meets President Pompidou (and Concorde) at Terceira Airport in the Azores, souvenir cover signed by President Nixon and Henri Ziegler, President of Aérospatiale and Airbus Industry. Also a photograph of President Nixon and Henri Ziegler shaking hands on the steps up to Concorde, signed by Henri Ziegler. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (Jan. 5) First Visit of French Prototype 001 to Great Britain, landing at Fairford, commemorative cover signed by pilot André Turcat, co-pilot Gilbert Defer, and Henri Perrier, Chief Flight Test Engineer who also wrote the flight detail. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (Jan. 12) H.R.H. Prince Philip’s Special Flight, a unique flown cover signed by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh and invited passengers Sir George Edwards, Chairman of BAC, David Price, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aerospace, Air Commodore Archibald Winskill, Captain of the Queen’s Flight and the full flight crew incl. Brian Trubshaw. Also ten items of ephemera, letters etc., associated with the flight. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (Apr. 22) cover flown from Fairford to Hanover Air Show, signed by pilot Brian Trubshaw, SBAC Chairman Allen Greenwood and believed to be the only one of these covers signed by Aerospace Minister, Michael Heseltine. Also a newspaper cutting. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (May 3) Concorde 001 first visit to Morocco, to participate in Boukhalf Airport inauguration ceremonies, souvenir cover signed by pilot André Turcat who has written “inauguration du nouvel aéroport”. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (May 8) H.R.H. Princess Margaret’s First Flight, one of only two registered covers carried on the flight in Concorde 002 signed by The Earl of Snowdon, Rt. Hon. Michael Heseltine, MP, pilot Brian Trubshaw and Flight Engineer Brian Watts. Also two letters signed by Michael Heseltine and two other letters, with some ephemera relating to the flight. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (May 19) British Prime Minister’s First Flight in Concorde 001, one of three registered covers flown over the Bay of Biscay, but the only one signed by The Rt. Hon. Edward Heath, PM. Also signed by pilots Brian Trubshaw, Peter Baker and Observer Peter Holding. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (June 2–22) 002 Far East Tour, selection of covers and cards, some flown and ten signed by one or more of the following: Earl Jellicoe (head of sales team), Brian Trubshaw, Peter Baker or George Edwards. (11)

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1972 (June 27) Water Ingestion Trials, Concorde 001 Liaison Flight Fairford–Toulouse, the only flown cover known signed by co-pilot Ray Radford, Sir George Edwards and Henri Ziegler who jointly led the Anglo-French project at that time. Also a newspaper cutting. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Jan. 22–Feb. 22) 002 Hot and High Trials in South Africa, a selection of seven flown covers and cards carried on various stages, trial flights etc., some of which carried in very small numbers, all signed by Brian Trubshaw, one signed additionally by co-pilot Ray Radford, also a souvenir cover, photographs and an associated BAC letter.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Apr. 30–May 17) Ozone Test Flights, postcard and two covers carried on board 002 from Prestwick to the Arctic Circle on three different flights, all signed by John Harries, senior scientist on board and pilot John Cochrane, two also signed by co-pilot Eddie McNamara. Four, or fewer, of each were carried.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (June 3) African Total Solar Eclipse, card (No. 1 of 4) certified as flown by British scientist John E. Beckman and also signed by pilot André Turcat. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (June 3) TU144 crash at Paris Air Show, souvenir cover with special Concorde cancellation, signed by Henri Ziegler, Aérospatiale President with a handwritten description of the event, also some ephemera. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (July 9) High Temperature Trials, 002 Fairford to Madrid flown postcard (1/3) and a cover, both pilot-signed and a crew-signed flown postcard (1/4).

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Sept. 18–20) First Visit of Concorde to the United States, 002, F-WTSA, flown card signed by pilot Jean Franchi and three passengers, the adhesive cancelled Sept. 22, being the first day of opening of the airport post office. Believed to be unique. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Sept. 20–26) First Visit of Concorde to the United States, 002, F-WTSA, covers (6) associated with the visit incl. one flown Dallas/Fort Worth to Washington and signed by pilot Jean Franchi and three passengers. Also some ephemera.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Sept. 26) Washington–Paris, First Atlantic Crossing by a Supersonic Airliner, 002, F-WTSA souvenir cover signed by pilot G. Defer, test flight engineer Henri Perrier (both with handwritten messages) and also by passenger Henri Ziegler. Believed to be unique signed thus. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Oct. 19) Last Flight of 001 Toulouse–Le Bourget, flown cover signed André Turcat pilot of the first and last flights of 001. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1973 (Oct. 23) to 2003 (June 17)Royal Flights, a collection of fifteen covers and cards in an album incl. registered cover Oct. 13 1973 Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips Flight signed Brian Trubshaw and the Rt. Hon. Cranley Onslow, Under-Secretary of State for Aerospace, July 29 1981 Royal Wedding Day flown cover LHR–New York, signed by the pilot and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Aug. 6 1985 The Queen Mother's Birthday flown cover signed by Lord King and the crew, Aug. 4 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday flown cover signed by Lady in Waiting Angela Oswald, Norman Wisdom, Vera Lynn and the crew etc., also associated correspondence and ephemera.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Jan. 8–17) 1st Series of Air Intake System Trials, Fairford–Tangier, flown cover and two cards, all signed by both pilots and a Tangier–Fairford crew-signed flown cover, also the official passenger lists for both flights.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Feb. 7–19) “Cold-soak” Trials, Fairbanks, Alaska, card carried on Airport Test Flight, handwritten message in French “Perfect behaviour by Concorde at -45ºC” signed André Turcat. Believed to be unique. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Feb. 13–Oct. 28), a selection of ten signed flown covers and cards incl. first flights, test flights, July 19 1974 Fairford–Casablanca crew-signed, Sept. 4 1974 De-Icing Test Flight aerogramme with handwritten message by Archibald Russell, four signed by Brian Trubshaw etc., also three photos.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Mar. 26–Apr.16) 2nd Series of Air Intake System Trials, Fairford–Tangier, a flown card, Fairford–Tangier–Fairford, also a flown card and a cover flown on record breaking Test Flight 170, the highest and fastest ever Concorde flight, all signed by both pilots.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Apr. 10) Final Test Flight, No. 434, of Britain’s Prototype 002, one of just ten registered covers flown and signed by the four man crew, also a handwritten letter about the flight by Pete Holding, the flight engineer. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (May 27–June 2) South Atlantic Proving Flights, a selection with four flown covers incl. May 30 1974 Rio–Paris, signed J.D. Hayhurst, Director Concorde, Department of Industry, and June 5 1974 Paris–Rio–Paris in 12 hours signed by passenger Ken E. Johnson (1/12) with list of passengers, magazine article etc., North Atlantic Proving Flights, two flown covers June 14 1974 Boston–Miami and 18 June 1974 Boston–Paris, both signed by Brian Trubshaw.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (June 13) North Atlantic Route Proving Record Breaking First Flight by F-WTSA, Paris–Boston, 3 hrs. 9 mins. believed to be the only known cover signed by Aérospatiale pilot André Turcat, BAC pilot Brian Trubshaw, David Nicholson, Chairman of British Airways and Freddie Laker, Managing Director of Laker Airways. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (June 17) First Supersonic Double Crossing of the Atlantic, Boston–Paris–Boston in just over seven hours, a flown card and a cover, both signed by the pilots and others, also a letter by Bernard Lathière, describing the flight and an article “To Paris for Lunch”.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (June 29) The Shah’s Supersonic Flight, Istres–Teheran with handwritten message (in French) “with HM the Shah/ enthusiastic passenger” signed André Turcat. Believed to be unique. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Aug. 6–Sept. 13) Middle and Far East Development Tour, a selection of seven flown cards, all signed by pilots Brian Trubshaw and Peter Baker, Fairford–Heathrow (1/11), Heathrow–Tehran (1/11), Tehran–Bahrain (1/10), Kuwait–Abu-Dhabi (1/6), Abu-Dhabi–Dubai (1/11), Bahrain–Kuwait (1/10) and Bahrain–Doha (1/11); three covers signed Brian Trubshaw and Peter Baker, Dubai–Muscat (1/10), Bahrain–Singapore (1/11) and Bahrain–Fairford (1/3), also a cover carried throughout the tour signed by the crew and others.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Oct. 2) Special Royal Flight, registered cover flown in G-BBDG and signed by H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent, pilots Brian Trubshaw and Peter Baker. Also a letter on Kensington Palace notepaper and a H.R.H. Prince Michael of Kent compliments slip. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Oct. 20–28) American Pacific Coast Tour, seven covers and cards incl. two flown covers Oct. 20 1974 First Landing on Canadian Soil (1/3) and London–Gander–Mexico City–San Francisco–Anchorage–Los Angeles–Lima–Bogot–Caracas–Las Palmas–en route to Paris signed André Turcat with a handwritten note, believed to be unique.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1974 (Nov. 7) High Natural Icing Trials, No. 3 of 15 covers flown in G-AXDN on the fastest ever Transatlantic flight to the U.S.A., Fairford to Bangor, Maine, crew-signed. Also another cover carried in both directions (return on Dec. 13) signed by both pilots on the fastest ever double crossing of the North Atlantic (believed unique). Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1975 (Feb. 26–Nov. 5), a selection of mainly signed, carried covers and card incl. Feb. 26 1975 Crystal Ice Trials, Fairford–Nairobi (1/15) crew-signed, 14/21 May 1975 Runway & Airfield Assessment, Fairford–Singapore (1/13) signed by Brian Trubshaw and crew, etc. (8)

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1975 (May 20–Oct. 4) French Endurance Flying Programme, a selection of eleven covers, mainly flown, incl. May 28 1975 souvenir of Paris CDG–Dakar flight with a signed message from Henri Perrier in charge of the Endurance Flying Programme; June 21 1975 Roissy–Lisbon–Caracas (1/50) and return flight (1/50), both covers crew-signed etc., Oct. 3 1975 Paris–London–Ottowa–Montreal pilot-signed and Nov. 3 1973 three covers with special Concorde cancellation, etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1975 (July 7–Sept. 11) British Endurance Flights, a collection of 23 signed, flown covers in an album incl. July 7 1975 London–Bahrain (1 of 2) signed by pilot and Sir Henry Marking, Managing Director of British Airways, Aug. 4 1975 First Singapore–Melbourne and Return in daylight hours (1/7) pilot-signed, Aug. 26 1975 Fastest Civil Crossing of the North Atlantic London–Gander 2hrs.18mins. (1/7) pilot-signed, etc., also some ephemera (7) incl. passenger ticket, menu etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1975 (Oct. 6) Official Opening of Mirabel Airport, cover flown on F-WTSA from Montreal to Paris, signed by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau (initialled business card included) and Gilbert Defer, the co-pilot. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 to 2003, a collection of loose Air France covers, cards and aerogrammes (43), many of which were flown, incl. Sept. 21 1998 Mexico City–Washington–Paris, pilot-signed, Oct. 7 1980 Paris–Tunis –Paris, crew-signed, May 20 1983 Paris–Casablanca, crew-signed, Mar. 1 1985 Paris–New York–Paris, last flight of pilot Michel Martin, crew-signed, May 26/28 2003 last flight Paris–New York–Paris, pilot-signed etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (Jan. 21, 22) First British Airways Scheduled Commercial Service to Bahrain, London–Bahrain–London double flown cover signed by H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, Sir George Edwards, Grp. Capt. Leonard Cheshire, Allen Greenwood, Brian Trubshaw, Henry Marking, Viscount Leathers and the Rt. Hon. Eric Varley, MP. Also six associated letters, cards and compliments slip. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (Jan. 21) First BA Commercial Flight to Bahrain, London–Bahrain, a selection of eleven covers and cards incl. a double flown cover (said to be unique) carried on Maiden Flight Apr. 9 1969 and on Bahrain Flight with eleven signatures incl. BAC representatives Brian Trubshaw, Sir George Edwards and Sir Archibald Russell, BA representatives Henry Marking, Norman Todd, and Henri Ziegler of Sud Aviation, etc., also a letter from BA setting out flight timetable to and from Bahrain. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (Jan. 21, Apr. 10) First Air France Commercial Flight to Brazil, Paris–Rio, via Dakar, a selection of sixteen covers and cards incl. flown Paris–Rio pilot-signed (2), flown Rio–Paris pilot-signed (2), some with personal messages, South American acceptances etc., also seven covers Paris–Caracas and return, two crew-signed.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (Feb. 13–Dec. 22), a collection of twenty-two covers and cards in an album, many flown and signed incl. Mar. 4 Last Flight of Concorde 002, Fairford–RNAS Yeovilton (3), one pilot-signed, one crew-signed and another signed Gerald Kaufman, Oct. 2-4 Paris–Manila–Paris, crew-signed, Dec. 16 Performance Test Flight 424, one signed by the pilots, another signed by the crew, both also signed by the Earl of Sussex (plus an associated letter), and some ephemera.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (May 24–25) First Scheduled Commercial Services to Washington DC, nine covers and cards incl. Paris–Washington–Paris flown cover signed by the pilot and co-pilot, said to be unique, London–Washington signed by pilots Brian Calvert and Norman Todd, and five others incl. Gerald Kaufman, Minister of State for Industry, Julian Amery, former Aviation Minister and signatory to the original Anglo-French Concorde agreement etc., also a cover signed by BA and AF pilots and a passenger ticket. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (June 26–29) First British Airways Charter Flight to Puerto Rico, London–San Juan–London, one of two flown covers signed by Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. James Callaghan, Sir Patrick Wright and pilots Brian Calvert and Peter Duffey. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (July 4) U.S. Independence Day, British Airways cover flown Washington–London, said to be unique, signed by US President Gerald Ford and British Prime Minister James Callaghan. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (July 4) U.S. Independence Day, Air France cover flown London–Paris–Washington, said to be unique, signed by British Prime Minister James Callaghan and French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1976 (Nov. 2–11) Far East Demonstration Tour, Paris–Bahrain–Manila–Hong Kong–Djakarta–Seoul–London, a selection of seven covers, six of which were flown on various legs, one crew-signed incl. by Brian Trubshaw and three pilot-signed by Gilbert Defer, also two notes handwritten by the pilot, one referring to Mrs. Marcos shopping in Hong Kong.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977, 1978, a collection of thirty-two covers or cards in an album, many flown and signed incl. test flights, Mar. 17 1977 Maiden Flight of 212, signed by Brian Trubshaw, etc., also crew-signed incl. May 24 1977 Casablanca Test Flight 462, Aug. 20 1977 Last Flight of Pre-Production 01 to Duxford, Dec. 9/10 1977 London-Singapore, Dec. 10 1977 Singapore–London, Jan. 24 1978 Paris-Kish-Paris etc., also some ephemera.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Jan. 20, 21) Inauguration of President Jimmy Carter, London–Washington–Atlanta and return flown cover, said to be unique, signed by three pilots, Brian Trubshaw, Brian Walpole and “Returned on the first anniversary of supersonic service, 21.1.77/ Brian Calvert”, also a Jimmy Carter Best Wishes card. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Mar. 9, 12) Special Charter Flight, London–Washington–Ottawa, official flown BA cover signed by British Prime Minister James Callaghan, pilot J.D. Eames and George Floyd, also a cover flown Washington–Ottawa signed by pilot J.D. Eames. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Mar. 13) BA official flown cover Ottawa–Montreal–London signed by Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and pilot J.D. Eames. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (May 11, Sept. 23) two covers, the first commemorating the lifting of the ban on Concorde landing at JFK airport, signed by Gerald Kaufman, British Minister of State for Industry, the second commemorating President Carter’s decree that Concorde may land in many American cities, signed by President Carter and Brock Adams, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1977-1979). Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Sept. 23, 24) Last Flight of 16 Month Trial Period, two flown covers, London–Washington and Washington–London both signed by William T. Coleman, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1975-1977) and pilot Norman Todd. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Oct. 19) First Landing of Concorde in New York, a selection of eleven British or French covers and one card, mostly flown incl. some signed by one or more of pilots Brian Walpole, Pierre Dudal, Anthony Meadows or Jacques Swartz, other crew members or V.I.P.’s incl. Gerald Kaufman, Minister of State for Industry, Ross Stainton Chief Exec. and Chairman BA, Sir George Edwards, Lord Scanlon of Davyhulme etc., also June 1/2 1978 Introduction of “Two a Day” Flights, London–NY–London signed by both pilots and both crews.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1977 (Nov. 29) 15th Anniversary of UK and French Governments signing the agreement to build Concorde, card 001 of 100 flown on a test flight on G-BBDG over the Bay of Biscay, and the only card signed by British Aviation Minister Julian Amery, French Ambassador Geoffroy de Courcel (the two signatories to the original agreement) and ten other men behind Concorde. Also a signed Julian Amery compliments slip. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1978 (Jan. 11) Return of the Air France Presidential Flight to the Ivory Coast, cover carried Abidjan–Paris signed by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and the pilot M. Le Moel. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1978 (Apr. 25–May 9) High Altitude Intake Development Trials, Filton–Casablanca and return, four covers carried on different flights, all signed by pilot Brian Trubshaw and co-pilot Alan Smith, one crew-signed.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1979 (Jan.12) Braniff International Washington–Dallas and Return Interchange Service, a collection of covers (19) and ephemera (10 items) in an album, incl. Air France and British Airways flown, pilot-signed covers, official U.S. post office cachets etc., also a card with Concorde in Braniff colours, signed by the four AF and BA pilots.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1979 (Jan. 24–Dec. 1), a collection of twenty covers, cards and aerogrammes in an album, mostly flown, many signed incl. four by Brian Trubshaw, crew-signed Jan. 24/25 “Re-inaugural” of Singapore Concorde Service, Feb. 23/24 London–Jakarta–London, 1/2 September First Flight New York–Toronto etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1979 (Feb. 12–19) H.M. The Queen’s Eastern Arabian Tour, six crew-signed official British Airways covers, London–Kuwait, Kuwait–Bahrain, Bahrain–Riyadh, Riyadh–Bahrain, Riyadh–Dhahran and Dhahran–Bahrain.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1980, 1981, a collection of fourteen loose, crew-signed official British Airways covers incl. Mar. 28 1981 London–Cairo, Cairo–London, Mar. 29 1981 Graz–Linz, June 6 1981 London–Prestwick, Sept. 21 1981 London–Lisbon, Lisbon–London etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1980 to 1989, a collection of covers, cards and aerogrammes in an album, many of which flown and signed incl. Air France Mar 26/27 1982 Last Commercial Flight Paris–Caracas–Paris, Mar. 31–Apr. 1, 1982 Last Paris–Rio–Paris, Oct. 19 1982 Last Paris–Washington (via New York), Washington–Paris, all crew-signed; British Airways Aug. 29-31 1980 London–Toronto, Toronto–London, Aug. 28 1982 Newcastle–London, Sept. 11 1982 Rome–London, Nov. 8-23.1986 First Round the World Tour, all crew-signed etc., also some ephemera.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1982 to 1984, a selection of fifteen loose, crew-signed Official British Airways covers incl. Feb. 27 1982 London–Amsterdam, July 10 1982 World Cup Manchester–Madrid, Sept. 12 1982 London–Rome, Sept. 18 1982 London–Copenhagen, Nov. 8 1982 London–Venice, Mar. 17 1984 London–Miami, Mar. 28 1984 Miami–London etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1985 (Feb. 13–Mar. 4), four crew-signed (up to twelve signatures) official British Airways covers, comprising Feb. 13 1985 London–Sydney, Feb. 15 1985 Sydney–London, Mar. 2 1985 London–Hong Kong and Mar. 4 1985 Hong Kong–London.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1986 (July 11) First Flight London–Vancouver, official British Airways cover No. 20 of 28 issued and flown, signed by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, pilot Brian Walpole and co-pilot Derek Whitton. Also a copy letter from Mrs. Thatcher. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1990 to 1999, a collection of thirty-two covers and cards in an album, some having been flown and many signed, incl. eight by Brian Trubshaw, Mar. 2 1994 25th Anniversary of 1st Flight, signed André Turcat, Feb. 7 1996 Fastest Atlantic Crossing signed by pilot and co-pilot, June 2 1996 Heathrow 50th Anniversary Concorde and Red ArrowsFly Past, two cards flown and pilot-signed, one signed by Red Arrows Team etc., also ephemera incl. Aug. 13 1980 letter from the Présidence de la Republique and photo of President François Mitterand, specimen flight certificate, etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1997 (Jan. 21) British Airways London–New York with handwritten message “Flown on board Concorde G-BOAC on her 21st Anniversary flight from London to New York, 21st January 1997/ Mike Bannister Captain” also signed by Richard Branson, and two newspaper cuttings. Believed to be unique. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1998 (Feb. 10) Commemorating the Life of a Princess, cover signed by British Prime Minister John Major, Captain K.D. Leney and with the handwritten message “Flown on board Concorde G-BOAD, London–New York on February 10th 1998, signed Captain Leslie Scott”. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1998 (July 25) 20th Anniversary of the Concorde Study Circle, card No.1 of 4 flown London Heathrow–RAF Fairford and Mach 2 over the Atlantic signed by no fewer than twenty Concorde pilots incl. Brian Trubshaw, John Cochrane, Peter Baker, Roy Radford, Eddie McNamara, Norman Todd, Brian J. Calvert etc. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1999 to 2003, a collection of twenty-two British covers or cards in an album with eight pilot-signed carried on anniversary flights incl. Apr. 9 1999 30th Anniversary of First Prototype Flight flown London–Filton–London, May 2 2002 33rd Anniversary of First NY Flight flown LHR–NY, Nov. 22 2002 25th Anniversary flown LHR–NY, Oct. 14/16 2003 27th Anniversary 27th Anniversary of First Washington Flight flown London–Washington–New York–London etc.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1999 (Mar. 13) 30th Anniversary of Concorde, two philatelic souvenirs signed by André Turcat, Michel Retif and Henri Perrier, the crew of 001 on Mar. 2 1969. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1999 (Aug. 11) Total Eclipse of the Sun Flight, nine cards and covers, incl. four BA flown cards and a cover, all pilot-signed, one signed by Patrick Moore, an AF pilot-signed cover etc., also some ephemera incl. a flight certificate.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1999 (Dec. 31) The Millennium Eve Concorde Flypast Over the River Thames, the only card flown on G-BOAB, signed by Prime Minister Tony Blair, Dame Vera Lynn and pilot Mike Bannister, also two letters from 10 Downing Street and a handwritten letter from Dame Vera and one of her compliments slips. Photo. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 1999 (Dec. 31), 2000 (Jan. 2) Concorde welcomes the New Millennium, No. 1 of two cards certified flown on G-BOAF LHR–New York on the last day of 1999 and on G-BOAD New York–LHR on 2 January by the pilot Roger Mills. Also signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, and with two letters from Lambeth Palace and a few cuttings. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2000 to 2003, a selection of thirteen Air France covers or cards incl. pilot-signed last flights (5) May 30 2003 Paris–NY, May 31 2003 NY–Paris, June 2/3 2003 Paris–NY–Paris, June 12 2003 Paris–Washington, June 14 2003 Paris–Le Bourget, June 24 2003 Paris–Karlsruhe/Baden Baden etc., also two cinderella sheets and two wine labels.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2000 (July 25–Sept. 21) Flight AF4590 Disaster, selection comprising July 27 cover and card commemorating the tragedy; Aug. 15 BA G-BOAD Repatriation Flight JFK-LHR flown card; Aug. 15 card flown on that flight and also on Sept. 21 AF F-BVFC JFK–Paris, CDG and another unflown card, all five signed by Concorde pilots, and two other souvenir covers.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2001 (Jan. 18–Dec. 15), a selection of ten souvenir Air France covers and cards in an album, four pilot-signed incl. flown Nov. 7 2001 First AF Passenger Flight Paris–New York, Nov. 8 2001 New York–Paris, Dec. 15 2001 Testing Michelin Tyres, Clermont-Ferrand–Paris etc., also ephemera incl. Dec. 19 2001 signed Philatelic Flight certificate.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2001 (Apr. 9) A Tribute to Brian Trubshaw, illustrated souvenir cover signed by eight Concorde pilots. Believed to be unique. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2001 (July 17–Nov. 9), a selection of eight cards in an album, all flown on British Airways Concordes and pilot-signed incl. Aug. 7 2001 London–Shannon Pilots' Refresher Flight, Oct. 22 2001 London–New York–London Final Test Flight, Nov. 7 2001 First BA passenger flight London–New York, also signed by John Spellar Minister of Transport (with covering letter from the Minister) etc., also three souvenir covers (3), a cinderella sheetlet and a few postcards.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2001 (Nov. 7) British Prime Minister’s Special Flight London–Washington, cover No.1 of three cards flown, signed by Tony Blair and pilot Stuart Bates. Also a letter from 10 Downing Street. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2002 (Mar. 23) first day cover, signed by André Turcat and bearing French 0.46 Euro Concorde stamp from the “Transport in the 20th Century”set., unfortunately depicting F-BTSC, the aircraft that crashed in Paris. Also the mint souvenir sheet with the full set of stamps. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2002 (June 4) Queen Elizabeth II, Golden Jubilee Fly Past, three flown, pilot-signed, items, the first a card flown on G-BOAD, the second Feb. 6 2002 card carried LHR–JFK, the actual date of the accession, and the third a cover carried on board a Red Arrow (said to be the only such cover known). Also a souvenir cover, cinderella sheet and two letters signed by pilot Jock Reid.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2003 to 2006, a selection of thirty-four British covers or cards in an album, twenty-one signed by one or more pilots and twelve flown incl. Oct. 24 2003 G-BOAE London–Heathrow–London signed by pilots Les Brodie and Brian Walpole, Nov. 10 2003 crew-signed G-BOAD Last Ever Flight London–New York, Nov. 17 2003 G-BOAE London–Barbados Last Ever Flight, Nov. 26 2003 G-BOAF Final Flight London–Filton, signed by five pilots, one engineer, Tony Benn, Michael Heseltine, etc., also some ephemera incl. related letters and cinderella sheets.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2003 (June 27) Last Flight of F-BVFC, Roissy CDG–Toulouse Blagnac cover, also Grenada 2003 Turcat Souvenir Sheet, both signed by André Turcat. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2003 (Oct. 8–24), a selection of eleven British Airways final flight, flown and signed covers, cards and aerogramme incl. Oct. 8 2003 London–Boston Record Breaking Flight, Oct. 14 2003 aerogramme flown London–Washington May 24 1976 and on Oct. 14 2003 signed by pilots of both flights, also two associated letters, Oct. 23 2003 Final Commercial Flight London–NY, Oct. 24 2003 both signed by pilots of first and final flights, the later cover also signed by Tony Benn, and a unique card carried on this flight signed by 3 pilots etc. Also four other covers, one card and a letter.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2003 (Oct. 24) British Airways, Last Commercial Flight, New York JFK–London Heathrow, four cards (only seven flown), each signed by nine Concorde pilots.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: 2003 (Dec. 17) Man’s 56 Years of Supersonic Flight, cover signed by Chuck Yeager, Brigadier General U.S.A.F. (Retd.) the first man to fly at supersonic speed, and also by Brian Calvert Concorde Captain on the first ever commercial supersonic flight London–Bahrain and USA (Washington) in 1976. Also another unsigned Apr. 9 1969/Oct. 24 2003 souvenir cover. Photo.

The Charles Harrison ‘Concorde’ Collection: Hovercraft Mail: An accumulation of mainly loose Hovercraft and Hovertrain covers and cards from 1962 onward, with items from many parts of the world incl. Australia, Channel Islands, Falklands, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Japan, Norway, Philippines, Sweden, USA, White Nile, meter marks, flown, pilot-signed, paquebot markings, also ephemera incl. flight certificates, pilot’s approval certificate, luggage labels, photographs etc.

Telegraphs: Australia: New South Wales: 1871 1d. brownish red and black, 6d. Indian red and black, both with faults, scarce. Hiscocks 1, 3. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Bolivia: 1906 1c. (2), 2c. (2), 5c., 10c. (2), 20c. (2), 1p. all overprinted “SPECIMEN” with small punch holes, also telegraph stamps overprinted for tobacco tax 1c., 2c. on 10c. and 2c. on 50c., fair to fine. A scarce group. Ex Lee.

Telegraphs: Brazil: A small selection, incl. 1869 500r. and 1000r. used with control on reverse, 1863 200r. black on pale green, unused on thin card (possibly a proof), 1899 500r. purple mint, etc. Ex Lee. (20)

Telegraphs: Burma: A mint selection on stockleaves, incl. 1946 set in blocks of four, also single set, 1953 to 1k. (2), also blocks of four to 1K., Official stamps with 1953 6p. on 1a., 13p. on 2a., 75p. on 12a. and 10k. on 10r. in blocks of four, 1954 to 2k. blocks of four and two singles, also 1a. to 10r. set of seven values unlisted in Hiscocks, etc. Ex Lee. (135)

Telegraphs: Burma: A mainly mint duplicated selection, incl. 1946 sets (25), 1954 sets (27), Officials 1953 sets (13), 1954 sets (5), etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Telegraphs: Ceylon: An accumulation in three stockbooks and leaves, incl. 1881 to 50r. mint, 1883 80c. on 25r. mint, 1887 12c. on 25c. used, 80c. on 50r. mint, 1892 25c. on 1r. used, 25c. on 50r. mint, 5r. on 25r. mint, much duplications, etc., mixed condition. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Telegraphs: Ceylon: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1883 60c. on 50r. mint (unpriced mint in Hiscocks), 80c. on 25r. mint, etc., varied condition. Ex Lee. (115)

Telegraphs: France: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1868 imperforate 25c., 50c., 1f., used, 1868 perforated 25c. (2), 50c. (9), 1f. (9), 2f. (9) used, 1885-1887 3f. used, postal stationery, some cut outs, also a range of postage dues, varied condition, etc. Ex Lee. (128)

Telegraphs: France: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1896 25c. on 50c. unused, 1900-06 3f. green used, also a range of cut outs, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (107)

Telegraphs: Hong Kong: 1867 perf. 14 3c. orange Stamp Duty used with almost complete strike of the double framed oval “THE GREAT NORTHERN/HONG KONG/TELEGRAPH COMPANY” in blue. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: India: An accumulation in stockbook, incl. 1860 4a. and 1r. mint, 1869 to 50r. overprinted “CANCELLED”, 1881-82 Provisional 1a. on white paper mint, 1890 to 50r. mint, also set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1904 K.E.VII set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, Service Telegraph stamps with 1908 set mint, Kashmir State Telegraphs with 1897 to 5r. mint, 1941 to 2r. mint, Telephone stamps, etc., mixed condition. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Telegraphs: India: A selection on stockleaves, incl. range of Postage stamps telegraphically used with 1911-22 to 25r. (4), 1909 Official 25r., Postal Service stamps, etc. Ex Lee. (approx. 364)

Telegraphs: India: Kashmir State Telegraphs: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1894 to 5r. unused, 2r. blackish-green unused block of four, 1899 1/2a., 1a. and 2a. mint, 1911 1/2a. to 4a., 8a. mint, etc. Ex Lee. (37)

Telegraphs: Indian Convention States: Patiala: A selection of Telephone stamps, incl. some used on documents, etc. A scarce group. Ex Lee.

Telegraphs: Iran: A selection on stockleaves, incl. the rare 1920 Tabriz 10ch. blue used on piece, range of Postal Tax stamps which were used for Telegrams, etc. Ex Lee. (141)

Telegraphs: Italy: Undated 1l.20 Telegraph proof in black on thin card (49 x 58mm.), fine and scarce. Hiscocks 1. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Japan: A used selection on stockleaves, incl. 1885 issue with values to 1y. (4) with the scarcer vermilion shade, range of postage stamps, most used telegraphically, etc., varied condition. Ex Lee. (140)

Telegraphs: Monaco: 1892 (?) 50c. brown on yellow, green back, used with circular “S.T./CONDAMINE/MONACO”, fine. Hiscocks 2, Maury 1, cat. 625 euros. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Rhodesia: Matabeleland: 1894 Reuters Telegraph Service 2s.6d., 5s. and 10s. in a se-tenant vertical strip of three, from the top right corner of the sheet with manuscript “36”, gummed, corner crease, otherwise fine and scarce. This strip is illustrated in “Telegraph & Telephone Stamps of the World” by S.E.R. Hiscocks. The stamps were prepared and used by the Reuters Agent in Matabeleland, Capt. C.L. Norris-Newman to keep track of payments for messages carried from Bulawayo. The service was made generally available to the public to offset costs, but naturally had a limited life. The Post Office took over after about three months. Ex Hiscocks. Photo.

Telegraphs: Rhodesia: Matabeleland: 1894 Reuters Telegraph Service 2s.6d., 5s. and 10s. in a part original gum se-tenant vertical strip of three, fine and scarce. B.P.A. certificate (1960). The stamps were prepared and used by the Reuters Agent in Matabeleland, Capt. C.L. Norris-Newman to keep track of payments for messages carried from Bulawayo. The service was made generally available to the public to offset costs, but naturally had a limited life. The Post Office took over after about three months. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Russia: 1867 10K. on 20k. brown and black, unused, few surface faults, rounded corner, otherwise fine and scarce. These stamps were sold only in St. Petersburg, the arms of which city they bear and are thought to have been in use for a period of about two years. They were available from the Town General Telegraph Office which stayed open until midnight each night. Hiscocks 2. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Sarawak: 1933 25c. lilac and blue, fine used, very scarce. Hiscocks 5. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: Sarawak: 1933 25c. used, 1935 1c. to $5 on 8c. mint, fine. Ex Hiscocks.

Telegraphs: South Africa: Natal: 1902 Provisionals 3d. on 4d. types 4 and 5, 6d. on 9d. (2 one with 1.2mm. gap), 1s. on £1 type 7 with 1.2mm. gap, 1s. on 9s. type 7 with 1.2mm. gap, 1s. on £1.10s. type 7 with 1.2mm. gap, mint some toning, otherwise fine. Hiscocks 12, 13, 14, a, 15a, 17a, 19a. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: South Africa: Natal: A selection, incl. 1881 to £1 mint, £1 used, 1s. deep blue-green imperforate vertical pair, £5 orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1902 Provisional 6d. on 9d. variety overprint printed on reverse mint, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (35)

Telegraphs: South Africa: Transvaal: A mint and used selection, incl. 1901 1d., 6d. and 2s.6d. mint, 1903 Provisionals 10s. and £5 (2) used, range of Revenues, most telegraphically used with 1902 £5 (2), etc. Ex Lee. (100)

Telegraphs: South Africa: Transvaal: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1890 6d. and 1s. used, 1901 6d. ultramarine used (3), 1901-02 1d. on 1d. used, Army Telegraphs with 1901 10s. (2), £1 (2) and £4 mint, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (134)

Telegraphs: South Africa: Transvaal: A selection, incl. 1902 5s. on £2 red-brown used, 1903 Provisional £5 purple and grey used, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (32)

Telegraphs: Sudan: A collection in an album, incl. 1897 10pi. mauve overprinted “TEL” in blue, used, 1898 watermarked Egyptian Star and Crescent 10pi. mint, range of adhesives, some telegraphically used, etc., varied condition. Ex Lee. (207)

Telegraphs: Tibet: 1949 or 1950 1/2 sang, 1 sang, 25 sang in unused sheets of four (reprints?), also 1 sang and 10 sang used, 1996 telegram bearing Chinese adhesives. Ex Lee.

Telegraphs: Uganda: 1902 Railway Telegraph 2a., 4a. and 6a., fine mint, also top halves only mint. Hiscocks 1-3. Ex Lee. Photo.

Telegraphs: United States of America: An accumulation in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. American District Telegraph Co., California State Telegraph Co., New York City and Suburban Printing Telegraph Co., The Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., Western Union Telegraph Telegraph Co., range of Telephone stamps, duplication, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Telegraphs: United States of America: A collection in a stockbook, incl. American Rapid Telegraph Co., Northern New York Telegraph Co., The Postal Telegraph-Cable Co., range of fiscals, many used on documents, photographs, etc., varied condition. Ex Lee. (100s)

Telegraphs: An all World accumulation in seven albums or folders, leaves and loose, contained in two cartons, incl. Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco 1892 50c. mint, Netherlands 1877-1903 25c. mint, Peru, Spain, range of Telegraph seals, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Telegraphs: An all World collection in ten stockbooks, incl. Austria, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany with Bavaria, North German Confederation, Hungary, Nicaragua, Rumania, Spain and Colonies, Switzerland, range of Telegrams, Telegraph Seals, etc. Ex Lee. (100s)

Telegraphs: An accumulation in a stockbook, incl. Ceylon, Great Britain with 1877 £1 brown-lilac BO used, India, Orange Free State, etc. The property of another vendor. (100s)

Revenues: Australia and States: A selection in a stockbook, incl. New South Wales, Queensland with Impressed Duty 1895 to £500, Victoria with Beer Duty, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: Bechuanaland: 1932 K.G.V £1 black and green (3) used on document with normal 1s. (2) and 5s., all with manuscript cancellations, fine. Barefoot 64. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Bechuanaland: 1961 £10 on £5 orange and black, fine used block of four. Barefoot 71. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Canada: Bill Stamps: 1865 Second Issue, imperf. plate proofs mainly on card, 1c. to $3 set of seventeen values in red (1c. to 9c.), blue (10c., 30c., 40c, 50c.), brown (20c., on India paper) or issued bicolours ($1 to $3). The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Canada: Ontario Law Stamp 1912 $4 to $50 in lower marginal imprint blocks of four, unmounted mint with blue “C” handstamps on gum, a few gum bends otherwise mainly fine. (20) The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Ceylon: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Foreign Bill, Stamp Duty, Revenue with 1938 50r. mauve and purple, 1954 1000r red, Warehouse Warrant 1871 1s. in a mint block of four, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (approx. 467)

Revenues: Cyprus: Cheque Stamp: 1891 De La Rue 1pi. handpainted essay in pink and Chinese white on tracing paper (50 x 79mm), manuscript “JUNE 16” and affixed to card, fine. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Cyprus: 1893 Master die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), marked “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “22 NOV. 93”, fine. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: Hong Kong: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Stamp Duty with 1873 2c. grey-blue, 1898 $1 on $2 (2), 1912 $40, Bill of Exchange, Contract Note, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (approx. 369)

Revenues: India: 1882-90 1/2a., 1a., 4a. mint also 2a used, all overprinted “RAJ/SERVICE”, unusual. The property of another vendor.

Revenues: India: An accumulation in two stockbooks and loose contained in a carton, incl. Court Fees, Foreign Bill, Share Transfer, Small Cause Court, Special Adhesive, States, duplication, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: Japan: An accumulation in two stockbooks, incl. General Revenues, Medicine, Telegraphs, Tobacco Tax, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: Malaya and States: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Straits Settlements with Marine Policies, Federated Malay States with Revenue 1926-28 $250, Selangor Judicial 1897-1902 to $25 (2), Singapore, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (101)

Revenues: Mauritius: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Bill of Exchange 1869 to 8/4d. (the three types), Internal Revenue, Insurance, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (approx. 354)

Revenues: The Rhodesias: A selection, incl. Rhodesia with Revenue 1897 £30 (2), £100, Southern Rhodesia, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (182)

Revenues: Rhodesia: Northern Rhodesia: 1955 20s. fine unmounted mint. Barefoot 24. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: Railways: Artists essay for an unadopted 1d. design, very well executed in pen and ink and grey wash on tracing paper, mounted on card (132 x 98mm.). The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: Railways: 1867 4d., 6d. and 7d. mint, few imperfections, otherwise fine. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: Railways: 1868-73 2d., 3d. and 5d., fine. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: Railways: 1882 1/2d. Newspaper stamp in an imperforate unused block of four, a few small imperfections, otherwise fine. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Revenues: South Africa: An accumulation in two stockbooks, incl. Assize with 1938-42 to £5, Customs, Penalty, Revenue with 1913 to £25, 1931-37 to £25, 1954 to £1, duplication, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: United States of America: A mainly used accumulation in album, stockbook and leaves, incl. Revenues with 1863 $1.60, $1.90, Documentary stamps, Motor Tax, Stock Transfer, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: A Commonwealth selection in a stockbook, incl. Australian States, Great Britain, New Zealand, etc. The property of another vendor. (100s)

Revenues: A foreign selection in two stockbooks, incl. Austria, France, Italy, Japan, United States of America, etc. The property of another vendor. (100s)

Revenues: A selection of Southern Africa items on stockleaves, incl. Bechuanaland 1913 £5, British Central Africa with Consular 1898 £1, Cape of Good Hope 1865 to £9, Griqualand 1879 to £1, Natal, Orange Free State, Stellaland, Transvaal, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

Revenues: An accumulation in four stockbooks and leaves, incl. British Guiana, Burma, Canada, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Vincent, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (100s)

A comprehensive used K.G.VI collection in an S.G. printed album, virtually complete incl. Aden 1937 Dhows, Bahawalpur 1948 to 10r., Officials, Bahrain 1938-41 to 25r., British Occupation of Italian Colonies and other Great Britain overprinted issues, Burma 1937 to 25r. and Official 1937 to 10r., Cook Is. Arms to £5, extensive Indian States (not all cancellations guaranteed) with Convention States incl. most values to 25r. with postage and official issues, Feudatory States incl. Bhopal, Charkhari, Cochin virtually complete with officials, Indore, Jaipur, Orchha, Kuwait 1939 to 15r., Malayan States sets to $5 incl. Kelantan 1937-40, Perak 1938-41, Perlis 1951-55 (less 30c.), Trengganu 1921-41 Watermark Mult. Script CA $5 (Madame Joseph fake cancellation), New Guinea 1939 Air to £1, New Hebrides, New Zealand Arms (some fiscal cancellations) with 1931-40 values to £4.10s., 1939-40 surcharges, 1940-58 to £5 (less £3.10s.), North Borneo 1939 to $5, Pakistan with officials, Samoa 1945-53 Arms to £5, Sarawak 1945 BMA set, South Africa officials to 10s., Sudan, West Indies, some perf. variations, postage due sets, 1948-49 Silver Wedding sets complete, etc., mainly fine, not all cancellations guaranteed with some fiscal and Madame Joseph fakes. (100s) Photo.

A mainly K.G.V to Q.E.II duplicated collection in six albums, mostly used incl. Aden 1937 Dhows to 5r., Antigua 1903-07 values to 2s. (2), 5s., 1913 5s., Ascension, Australia range of ‘roos to 2s., Bahamas 1930 Tercentenary set, Barbados 1912-16 2s., 3s., 1920-21 Victory set (less Watermark Mult. Script CA 1d.), Bechuanaland 1932 to 10s. (less 4d.), Bermuda, Brunei 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition set (less 5c.), also $1 with broken “E” variety mint, 1947-51 set (mint), Cayman Is. 1935 to 10s., Cyprus 1904-10 values to 45pi., 1934 to 45pi. (2), Falkland Is. 1898 2s.6d. and 5s., 1912-20 3s., 5s. maroon, 1929-37 to 5s., 1938-50 sets (2) to £1 (only one 21/2d. Goose and 6d. black), Dependencies 1954-62 to £1, Gambia 1912-22 to 5s., 1922-29 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s., Script values to 10s., Gibraltar 1912-24 £1, Hong Kong 1912-21 $10, 1921-37 $3, $5, 1938-52 to both $10, K.U.T., Malaya incl. Kedah 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition raised stop varieties with values to 25c., 1937 to $5 (10c., 40c. mint), Malta 1922-26 10s., £1 wmk. upright, 1926-27 values to 10s., 1928 values to 10s., Montserrat, North Borneo, Northern Rhodesia sets to 20s., Nyasaland, Papua, New Guinea, Rhodesia 1905 Falls 1s. to 5s., 1910-13 Double Heads to 5s., St. Helena 1903 to 2s., 1912-16 values to 3s., 1922-37 values to 7s.6d. and 10s., Sarawak 1888-97 values to 50c., 1918 $1, Sierra Leone 1932 10s. (2), 1933 to 5s., Solomon Is. 1907 to 1s., Somaliland 1938 to 5r., Trinidad and Tobago, Zanzibar, etc., varied condition, many fine, not all cancellations guaranteed. (1000s)

An all World collection in an early Lincoln album with clasps (G.B. pages detached) incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (2), 2d. used, surface printed range to 2s. blue used, 1867-83 wmk. Maltese Cross 10s. FD (perfin) and £1 BE (repaired) used, £5 orange AB used with Manchester Accounts c.d.s’s, 1883-84 2s.6d. to 10s. mint and used, 1884 £1 brown-lilac ED used, 1888 wmk. Orbs error £1 brown-lilac RC used, 1887-1900 Jubilee set to both 1s. mint, £1 green RD mint, MB used, K.E.VII most values to 1s. and 2s.6d. to 10s. mint, German States, Denmark from imperfs., France range of Ceres and Napoleon issues, postage dues used, Spain, China 1878-83 Large Dragon 1ca. to 3ca. used, 1897 surch. on Small Dragon 1c. on 1ca. to 5c. on 5ca. mint, 1897 Red Revenue type 19 and type 21 2c. on 3c. surcharges used, various locals, Hong Kong 1891 Jubilee 2c. with short “J” variety unused, India and States, Nyasaland 1891-95 1d. to 2s.6d. used, U.S.A. 1890-93 15c. mint, 1893 Columbus to 50c. used, $1 to $5 mint, 1890s definitives to 50c., $1 type II, $2 (partially stuck down) mint and used, 1898 Omaha to 5c. mint, set to $2 used, Canada Large and Small Queens used, 1893 20c. and 50c. mint, 1897 Jubilee values to 50c. used, 1897-98 to 10c. mint, Newfoundland 1897 Discovery set mint, Central and South America, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A comprehensive foreign collection in two New Ideal albums with issues to 1936, incl. Argentine, Austria with 1925-30 air set mint, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China with 1913-33 to $20 used, Denmark, France and Colonies with Algeria, Tunisia, Germany and States, Hungary, Italy and Colonies with Italian Somaliland 1934 air set mint, 1935 Visit set mint, Libya, Japan, Liechtenstein with 1912-15 set on thick paper mint, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Colonies, Russia, Spain and Colonies, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A mint and used collection of Foreign Countries in a pair of well filled Ideal albums incl. Andorra, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France and Colonies, Germany and Colonies, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Portugal and Colonies, Shanghai, Thailand, Switzerland, etc. Ex Straus. (1000s)

An all World collection in five Philatelic albums, five further albums and stockbooks, on leaves and loose in two cartons incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (3) used, 1870 1/2d. plate 9 used, K.E.VII to 10s. used, 1913 Waterlow 10s. and £1 used, 1929 P.U.C. £1 used, 1940 (July) 5s. booklet edition 13 (three stamps removed), Ascension 1924-33 set to 3s. mint, 1934 set to 5s. used, Australia, Bermuda, Gibraltar 1912 8s. and £1 mint, Hong Kong, India, Ireland 1935 re-engraved 5s. used, Malaya Johore 1938 postage due set mint, K.U.T. 1932 to £1 used, St. Helena 1934 to 5s. mint, West Indies, Denmark, France from 1849 imperfs., 1936 Air 50f. green, Air Banknote 50f. and South Atlantic Flight 10f. all used, U.S.A., packets, covers, etc. (1000s)

A Q.V. to early Q.E.II British Empire mint and used collection in nine albums and seven stockbooks incl. Bermuda 1948 Wedding £1 unmounted mint, Brunei, Canada, Gibraltar 1925-32 to 10s. mint, Hong Kong 1948 Wedding $10 unmounted mint, India 1948 Gandhi 10r. mint, Jamaica 1921-29 to 10s., Malaya Straits Settlements 1906-07 overprinted on Labuan set to $1 mint, States 1948 Wedding sets mint, B.M.A. 1945-48 to both $5 mint, North Borneo Exhibition set mint, Rhodesia, Seychelles, South Africa 1913-24 £1 green and red used, Trinidad 1896-1906 5s. and £1 mint, 1901-06 5s. mint, Trinidad and Tobago 1913-23 to 5s. mint, 1921-22 set to £1 mint, 1922-28 to £1 mint, 1938-44 set to $4.80 mint and used, later unmounted mint blocks, covers, etc. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.VI West Indies collection in two albums, incl. Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada with 1859 to 17c. used (2), 1897 Jubilee to 50c. used, 1908 Quebec set (less 15c.) used, 1928-29 set used, Grenada 1881 21/2d. with variety “PENCF” used, St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, etc. (100s)

A mint and used Q.V. to Q.E.II British Empire collection in seven albums, on leaves and loose in two cartons incl. British Africa, Cyprus Q.V. values to 18pi. mint, Gibraltar 1935 Jubilee 6d. with extra flagstaff fiscally used, Hong Kong with Q.V. values to 96c. and $1 used, 1941 Centenary set mint, India and States, Ireland, Malaya, Malta, Northern Rhodesia 1938-52 to 20s. mint, Samoa, South Africa, quantity of West Indies, covers incl. f.d.c’s, also some foreign, etc., mixed condition. (1000s)

A British Empire collection in 13 stockbooks incl. mint complete omnibus issues with 1935 Jubilee (less British Forces in Egypt) mostly unmounted, 1946 Victory unmounted, 1948 Wedding mostly unmounted incl. Hong Kong $10, 1949 U.P.U., Australia, Bahamas 1884-90 £1 mint, C.O.G.H. triangulars (6) used, India and States, Malayan States, St. Lucia 1936 set to 10s. unmounted mint, Singapore, etc. (100s)

A World collection in two Imperial albums, three Ideal albums and a K.G.VI album incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (4) used, 1864-79 1d. plates incl. plate 225 used, 1891 £1 green used, Australian States, British East Africa, C.O.G.H. triangulars (9) used, Gibraltar 1898 1/2d. to 1s. mint, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand Chalon issues, Uganda 1898-1902 5r. mint, Austria, China from 1885, France, Germany, Japan, U.S.A., etc. (100s)

A world accumulation in eight albums, five stockbooks, leaves and loose, contained in three cartons, incl. France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Switzerland, United States of America with 1869 to 90c. used, 1895 $2 used, etc., mixed condition. (1000s)

A K.G.VI mint and used collection in an S.G. printed album, incl. Aden 1937 Dhow to 5r. mint, Bahrain, Bermuda, Ceylon, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong, India with 1937-40 15r. and 25r. mint, 1948 Gandhi set mint, Malaya and States, etc., varied condition. (100s)

A mainly K.G.VI to early Q.E.II collection in an album and three stockbooks, mostly used with definitive sets incl. Aden, Basutoland, Bechuanaland 1938-52 and 1955-58 to 10s., British Honduras 1938-47 to $5, Cyprus 1955-60 and 1960-61 to £1, Fiji, Gambia, K.U.T., Mauritius 1938-49 to 10r. incl. 10c. with sliced “S” variety, 1950 to 10r., Seychelles, Sierra Leone 1938-44 to £1, Swaziland, many West Indies sets incl. Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda 1938-53 to £1, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Leeward Is. 1938-51 to £1, Saints, Turks and Caicos Is., Virgin Is., commemoratives incl. 1948 Wedding sets (many mint), duplicates, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (100s)

A collection of British Empire definitive sets on leaves, mainly K.G.VI with a few K.G.V incl. Aden 1937 Dhows to 10r. mint, Ascension 1924-33 to 3s. used, Barbados used incl. 1916-19 to 2s. (less 3d.), 1918-20 3s. (2, shades), 1921-24 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s., 3s., 1925-35 to 3s. (2), Fiji 1938-55 to £1 used, Gibraltar 1938-51 to £1 mint, Gold Coast 1938-43 to 10s. used, Malaya Kedah 1912 to $5 (2) plus 1921-32 $5 used (cancellations not guaranteed), Nyasaland 1945 to 20s. used, St. Kitts-Nevis 1938-50 to £1 used, Sierra Leone 1938-44 to £1 used, Trinidad and Tobago 1938-44 to $4.80 (2) used, a few duplicates, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 355)

A World collection in a large c.1890s album incl. G.B., Canada imperf. 3d. Beaver used, Australian States incl. Victoria mint blocks, 1897 Charity Fund 1d. (1s.) and 21/2d. (2s.6d.) mint, 1900 Patriotic Fund 1d. (1s.) and 2d. (2s.) mint, C.O.G.H. triangulars (4) used, France and Colonies, German States, Italy, New Zealand Chalon issues, China 1878 3ca. used, Japan 1870’s issues with Specimen overprints, U.S.A., etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A stuck-down of early issues in mixed condition in a damaged Lallier album with G.B. 1840 1d. (6, incl. three singles with four margins, and a pair just touched at upper left), 2d. (4, one with four margins) used, Belgium, Greece, Ceylon with imperf. and perf Chalons, C.O.G.H. triangulars, Australian States, N.Z. with Chalons, Brazil, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection in four Orilex albums, incl. Australia and States, Barbados, Cape of Good Hope, Cayman Islands, Ceylon, Hong Kong, India, Malta, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, etc. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.V British Africa collection in an album incl. Bechuanaland overprints on G.B. mint, Gambia 1922-29 values to 5s. mint, Gold Coast, Mauritius, Natal, Nigerias with Lagos, Niger Coast, Rhodesia 1910-13 Double Head values to 2s., Seychelles Q.V. mint, South Africa incl. 1930’s commemorative sets mint, Officials, Southern Rhodesia, S.W.A. 1930’s commemorative sets mint, Transvaal, Zanzibar, also Atlantic islands with mint incl. Ascension 1924-33 2d. with cleft rock variety, 1934 set to 5s., and St. Helena incl. Q.V. values to 1s., 1922-37 5d. with cleft rock variety in a plate number corner pair, 1934 Centenary to 5s., etc., varied condition. (100s)

A World collection in a leather bound 4th. edition Ideal album incl. G.B. 1873-80 6d. grey plate 17 mint, 1880-81 4d. grey-brown plate 17 and 1s. orange-brown plate 13 mint, British East Africa 1895-96 India overprinted set to 5r. mint, 1897 21/2 surcharges, Ceylon, Fiji, Hong Kong 1862-63 18c. mint, Mauritius 1863-72 1d., 2d., 3d., 6d. violet mint, Rhodesia 1892-93 5s., 10s. mint, 1892 1/2d. on 6d. mint, 1901 £1 mint, Sudan, Zanzibar 1895-96 opts. on India set of 15 to 5r. mint, etc. (100s)

An old-time accumulation in seven albums, stockbooks and loose in three cartons incl. G.B., British Empire incl. C.O.G.H. triangulars (3) used, British Africa, Nyasaland, large quantity in tins and packets incl. China, Hong Kong, Japan, telegraphs in two old approval books, covers incl. 1869 Alexandria to Brighton with G.B. 6d. (3) tied “B01”, postal stationery unused and used, postcards incl. Germany Gruss Aus, etc. (1,000s)

A mint and used collection of European countries in eight albums incl. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France from imperf. Napoleons, Germany from Eagles, West Germany, Berlin, States, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain from imperfs., Switzerland, etc., mixed condition. (1,000s)

An accumulation of stamps in ten albums, stockbooks and loose contained in two cartons with G.B. incl. 1840 1d. (2) used, 1939-48 10s. dark blue mint, decimal commemorative sets unmounted mint, range of booklets incl. prestige issues, a collection of mint and used British Commonwealth incl. Australia ‘roos to £2 (damaged) used, 1932 Bridge 5s. both mint and used, Gambia, Hong Kong, Omnibus sets with 1935 Jubilees, covers with f.d.c’s, etc. (1,000s)

A British Commonwealth selection in two albums (one a sparsely filled Imperial) and two stockbooks, incl. Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A K.E.VII to Q.E.II collection in a large stockbook, mainly mint with some used, strong in K.G.VI, incl. Bahrain 1942-45 and 1948-49 sets, Barbados, Basutoland, Bermuda, Cayman Is., Fiji 1938-55 set, Gambia 1938-46 set, Gold Coast, Leeward Is. Malta 1948-53 set, Montserrat 1938-48 and 1951 sets, Nyasaland 1945 set, Pitcairn Is., St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Southern Rhodesia 1937 set, Swaziland, Turks and Caicos Is. 1938-45 and 1950 sets, etc., mainly good to fine. (100s)

A British Empire selection, mainly mint incl. Australia 1914-20 1/2d. to 5d. plus 4d. lemon-yellow, Bahamas 1902-10 £1, Bahrain 1938-41 5r. top left corner of the sheet block of 20 (toned gum), British Solomon Is. 1914-23 £1 (used, small surface fault), Cayman Is. 1907-09 10s., Cook Is. 1936-44 10s., 1943-54 £1, Indian Convention States K.G.VI incl. Nabha 1938 15r., Feudatory States mostly Cochin, Kelantan 1937-40 $2, Niue 1941-67 multiple wmk. 10s., Seychelles 1893 3c. on 4c. surcharge inverted (some colour suffusion), also G.B. with 1934-36 10d. unmounted mint left margin block of six with cylinder number, selection of Q.V. fiscals on documents (8), etc., varied condition. (81)

A duplicated Q.V. to K.G.V British West Indies collection in an album incl. Antigua 1932 Tercentenary set mint, Barbados 1892-1903 to 2s.6d. blue-black and orange mint, British Guiana 1934-51 to $1 mint, Cayman Is. 1932 Centenary to 5s. mint, 1935 to 5s. mint, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia 1883-86 4d. with top left triangle detached variety used, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Is., Virgin Is., Q.V., K.E.VII and K.G.V mint and used mainly low values throughout, etc., varied condition. (100s)

An accumulation in albums, stockbooks and loose contained in three boxes with interest in mint Q.E. II issues, covers and f.d.c’s incl. G.B. with decimal sets in blocks, Christmas Is., Malayan States, Norfolk Islands, P.N.G., etc. (1,000s)

An all World collection in mixed condition in five albums incl. Austria 1931 Rotary set mint, 1890 Imperial Journal 25k. mint, China 1903-04 Foochow bisect used on small piece, Estonia two philatelic covers with first issue imperfs., France and Colonies incl. Madagascar, Germany, Italy, Sweden, British Commonwealth with Canada 1859 17c. used strip of four, N.Z. Officials, etc. (1,000s)

A World accumulation on leaves and stockcards incl. G.B., British Guiana, British P.O. in Siam, Commonwealth varieties, France 1936 South Atlantic Fund 10f. used, 1938 Ader 50f. used, Germany, Italy and States, Scandinavia, Switzerland, forgeries. Cinderellas, etc. (100s)

An all world collection of early issues in mixed condition (many are stuckdown) in a Senf album incl. G.B., China, Japan, British Africa, Barbados, N.Z., U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A mint and used World accumulation in seven stockbooks in a carton with Q.V. to Q.E.II British Empire incl. Australia and States, Ceylon, India from imperfs., Ireland, Malaya, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco Agencies, Newfoundland from imperfs., New Zealand, British Africa incl. Rhodesia, Sudan, West Indies, Foreign incl. French Colonies, Russia, etc., much duplicated in places. (1,000s)

A duplicated Q.V. to K.G.V collection of British Pacific in an album incl. Australia mainly used with States, range of ‘roos to 5s. with dies and shades, K.G.V Heads to 1s.4d., Fiji, New Guinea, New Hebrides English issues mint incl. 1938 to 5f. and postage due set to 1f., Papua range of Lakatoi issues mostly mint incl. 1901-05 values to 1s., 1906 large opt. values to 1s., 1907 small opt. values to 2s.6d., 1932-40 to 5s. mint, Samoa, Solomon Is., etc., varied condition. (100s)

A collection of mainly British Middle East on leaves incl. Bahrain 1933-37 to 2r. mint, 1934-37 both 2a. mint, British Levant mint and used, Egypt 1926 Agricultural Exhibition mint, 1933 Aviation Congress mint, Iraq mint and used, Kuwait 1929-37 to 1r. mint, 1933-34 Air set mint, Palestine range of 1920-22 overprints mint and used, Transjordan 1933 to 200m. mint, also others incl. Burma 1937 Postage and Official to 2r. mint, selection of Ceylon, Sudan, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

An old-time accumulation in four folders in a carton with British Africa incl. Basutoland 1933 to 10s. mint, Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Hong Kong 1891 Jubilee 2c. with space between “o” and “n” of “Hong” mint, China, Japan, packets, covers incl. 1939 (May) wreck cover with two-line bilingual “Flying Boat Correspondence Damaged by Seawater”, W.W.II covers, etc.

A collection in two Ideal albums, on leaves and in packets incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (2) used, 1870 1/2d. (approx. 200) with various plates incl. plate 5 mint, plate 9 used, British Levant, British Occupation of Italian Colonies 1940s sets to 10s. and postage dues mint, Falkland Is. Q.V. 1/2d. to 1s. used, K.E.VII 1/2d. to 1s. used, K.G.V 1/2d. to 1s. used, Hong Kong 1863-71 96c. brownish grey used, etc. (100s)

A mainly British Empire collection in four albums, a stockbook and loose in a small carton incl. G.B. officials, booklets, omnibus issues with 1935 Jubilee sets complete mint (less Egypt) incl. short extra flagstaff variety on Gibraltar 2d. and Gold Coast 1d., 1946 Victory mint and unmounted mint in packets, 1949 U.P.U. mint, 1953 Coronation mint, British Empire new issues from 1960s unmounted mint incl. Abu Dhabi 1964 to 10r., Bahamas 1964-65 to £1, Sabah 1964 to $10, Middle East, Iraq officials, miniature sheets, etc. (100s)

A collection of early issues in mixed condition (a number of stamps are stuckdown) in a Lallier album with France, GB, Hong Kong, Iceland, NZ, Norway, USA, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Collections of mainly early issues in fifteen Lincoln albums with British Empire incl. mint Cyprus and Malta, also Australian States, G.B., U.S.A., South America, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An all World mint and used accumulation in thirty three stockbooks contained in two cartons with British Empire incl. Australia, China, G.B. from 1840 1d. (6) used, German States, South America, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An accumulation in thirty two albums and stockbooks contained in three cartons incl. Canada 1897 Jubilee 1/2c. to $1 unused, 1908 Quebec sets unused (2) and used, G.B. with used abroad, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

A collection of British Pacific islands in three binders, mainly mint K.G.VI and Q.E. II issues to 1973 from British Solomon Islands, Fiji, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, New Hebrides, New Zealand with postal fiscals to £1, Pitcairn and Tonga, also Papua 1932-40 set, varied condition.

An all World selection of varieties in two stockbooks, incl. French Colonies, Ghana, Great Britain, Italian Colonies, inverted and misplaced overprints, surcharges, bisects, offsets, paper fold, etc. (100s)

A Q.V. to Q.E.II mint and used accumulation in two albums and three stockbooks incl. Bahamas, Bermuda 1938-53 perf. 14 12s.6d., £1 mint, Canada 1852-57 3d. used, range of small and large Queens used, C.O.G.H. triangulars, Gibraltar, India, Malta, South Africa mint pairs to 10s., Southern Rhodesia incl. most 1931-37 perfs. used, etc., varied condition. (100s)

An accumulation in two folders, on leaves and in small booklets incl. Hong Kong, China, Malaya incl. Straits Settlements, Johore 1922-41 $3, $5 used, Kedah 1921-32 to $5 used, 1937 to $2 used, Kelantan 1937-40 25c. to $5 mint, North Borneo, Thailand 1920 Scout Fund various values used, etc. (100s)

An accumulation in six albums, stockbooks, tins and packets in two cartons with G.B. incl. 1957 graphite and 1959 phosphor-graphite unmounted mint blocks incl. 41/2d. (16), booklets incl. K.E.VIII 3s. and K.G.VI, British Empire, France in album incl. 1936 Air 50f. green used, 1947 U.P.U. 500f. mint and used, 1954 Air set mint and used, Germany, etc. (100s)

A British Empire modern Q.E.II mint duplicated stock in two stockbooks incl. Australia, Belize, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., P.N.G., watermark varieties, etc., mainly unmounted. S.G. (stated) £7,000+. (1,000s)

A British Empire mainly used collection in a Simplex album incl. G.B. 1840 1d. used, B.A.T., B.I.O.T., Falkland Is. 1938-50 set to £1 used, 1952 to £1 used, 1960-66 to £1 used, Fiji 1938-55 to £1 used, 1959-63 to £1 used, Nyasaland 1938-44 set to £1 mint, etc.

A Q.V. to early Q.E. II accumulation in a stockbook with Bermuda used incl. 1938-53 5s. (7), 10s. (5), 12s.6d., £1 (2), Gibraltar 1903 8s., 1904-08 2s., 4s. and £1 all mint, Hong Kong, India, Madagascar 1895 (Mar.) 2d. to 4s. mint, North Borneo, Southern Africa, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A collection of early issues in mixed condition in an Improved album, partly remaindered but incl. China 1878-83 1ca. and 3ca. unused, 1897 Red Revenue 1c. on 3c. mint, Morocco locals, Rhodesia 1910-13 to 5s. used, etc. (100s)

A World collection in six albums and loose in a carton with well-filled Lincoln and Centurion albums incl. G.B. 1840 1d. used, 1948 Wedding £1 mint, 1951 to £1 mint, K.U.T. 1912 4r. unmounted mint, Malayan States, China incl. 1897 1c. on 3c. Red Revenue mint, Hong Kong, Korea, few covers, packets, etc. (100s)

An all World collection in varied condition in Imperial albums volumes I and II with G.B. incl. 1840 1d. (4) used, Australian States, Canada, China large Dragons used, Netherlands, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Collections of mainly early issues in twelve Oppens albums contained in a carton incl. China, G.B., U.S.A., British Empire, South America, revenues, etc. Condition is rather mixed. Ex Straus. (100s)

An accumulation in mixed condition in eighteen stockbooks contained in a carton with strength in early issues incl. Chile, France, Germany and States, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal with unused imperfs., Switzerland, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An accumulation in mixed condition in eleven old time albums contained in a carton with main interest in early issues with Europe incl. Switzerland, G.B., China, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An interesting duplicated accumulation of mainly early issues in mixed condition in five stockbooks and a ledger incl. Canada, C.O.G.H., China, France, German States, G.B. with surface printed, India, Italian States, N.Z., South America, also a range of mint foreign issues in five approval books. Ex Straus. (100s)

An all World accumulation on leaves, stockcards and old auction folders contained in three cartons witha range of early European issues, mint and used British Empire, South and Central America, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An accumulation in six stockbooks, four albums and loose contained in a carton, incl. France, San Marino, Spain and Colonies, Switzerland, etc. (1,000s)

A World accumulation in seven stockbooks and on leaves in a carton, mainly mint modern issues incl. much Germany and Berlin, quantity of Ireland definitives incl. plate blocks, coil strips, New Zealand, Spain, Sudan 1991 definitive sets (13), Churchill collection, thematics, miniature sheets, etc. (1,000s).

A collection of Foreign Countries in an Ideal album Volume I incl. China, France, Germany and States, Italy and States, Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, etc. Condition is rather mixed. Ex Straus. (100s)

Various old time collections in mixed condition in thirteen general albums with G.B., British Empire, Portugal, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

A World accumulation in seven albums and stockbooks, and loose in a carton, strength in G.B. with a used collection to K.G.VI incl. 1840 1d. and 2d., later line engraved, surface printed, K.E.VII to 5s., Commonwealth and some foreign, loose in packets, “Story of the Indian Post Office”, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A World accumulation on leaves, stockcards and loose in a small carton incl. Canada, Cyprus, French Colonies, Greece, Hungary, Italy 1912 St. Mark Campanile 5c. and 15c. strips of five mint, Norway, Ross Dependency 1967 3c. and 15c. wmk. inverted unmounted mint, Spain 1930 Columbus postage set mint, Switzerland, locals, forgeries, covers and cards incl. censored, postal stationery, airmails, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A collection of early issues stuckdown in rather mixed condition in a notebook with GB from 1840, France, Germany and States, Italy and States, Switzerland, USA, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A collection of foreign Countries in mixed condition in a large binder incl. Austria, France and Colonies, Germany and States with Third Reich and West German sets mint, Japan, USA, South America, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A remaindered collection in early Imperial albums Volumes I and II with British Empire incl. Canda, Falkland Is, India, NZ with imperf. and perf. Chalons, Australian States, Foreign incl. Japan, Thailand, USA, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Collections in seven Imperial albums (different editions) contained in a carton with G.B., German States, U.S.A. 1893 Columbus 1c. to $1 fresh unused, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Collections of mainly early issues in mixed condition in nine old time albums with British Commonwealth, G.B., China, Europe, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An extensive all World mint and used accumulation in albums, stockbooks, packets, envelopes and loose including covers contained in eight cartons. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An accumulation in twenty albums and stockbooks contained in a carton with several old time collections in rather mixed condition, mint British Empire with some higher KGVI values, G.B. etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A Q.V. collection in an Imperial album, incl. Hong Kong 1880 (Mar.-Sept.) 10c. on 16c. yellow, 10c. on 24c. green used, Mauritius 1879-80 13c. slate mint, Nyasaland 1892-93 4s. on 5s. mint, Rhodesia, etc. (100s)

A World accumulation in 35 stockbooks and loose in four cartons, mainly used 20th Century Foreign issues but some earlier, incl. Belgium, France and Colonies, Germany, Scandinavia, Spain, Switzerland, Eastern Europe, South and Central America, U.S.A., some Commonwealth incl. Australia, thematic interest, etc., varied condition. (1,000s)

Various Q.V. to Q.E.II British Empire incl. Australia selection of “O S” overprinted officials used, Basutoland, Bechuanaland 1913-24 Bradbury 5s. mint, New Zealand 1931 Smiling Boy 2d. + 1d. used, Official 1940 Centennial set mint, Nyasaland 1891-95 3s. used, St. Helena 1863 1d. type A unused, 4d. mint, S.W.A. 1931 20s. used (vertical pair), Transvaal 1877 (Apr.) imperf. 1s. used (small tear), also Germany British and American Zones 1949 Hanover Fair miniature sheet unmounted mint, etc., varied condition. (73)

An accumulation of Great Britain overprinted issues and G.B. used abroad in a stockbook with British Levant mint and used incl. British Currency 1905-12 to 1s. used, British Occupation of Italian Colonies, Morocco Agencies incl. Gibraltar used in incl. 1889-96 1p. bistre with Tangier c.d.s., values to 5s. mint, G.B. used abroad incl. 1867 5s. plate 1 with “B01” of Alexandria, etc., varied condition. (100s)

An accumulation in five albums, on leaves and loose in packets and small boxes contained in two cartons incl. Gold Coast, G.B. with unmounted mint sets, booklets, 1985-88 Year books, a range of covers with f.d.c’s, etc. (1,000s)

A collection of Foreign Countries in varied condition in eight albums incl. Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, U.S.A., European Colonies, etc. (100s)

A British Empire collection in an Imperial album (good condition) incl. G.B. 1840 1d. used, British Africa, Hong Kong incl. China overprinted 1922 1c. to $3 used, India, St. Helena 1922 11/2d. with torn flag variety mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

A stuck-down collection of early issues in mixed condition in an early Lallier album with G.B. 1840 1d. and 2d. Mulready’s, German States, Norway, Switzerland with early forgeries, Australian States, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A remaindered collection of early issues in mixed condition in an Imperial album (damaged spine) incl. G.B., France, Germany and States, Greece, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An early stuckdown general collection in mixed condition in a damaged Permanent album incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (2) and 2d. used, German States, Hong Kong, Malayan States, Newfoundland, Peru, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.V mint and used collection of British Commonwealth in an Imperial album incl. Australian States, Canada, G.B., C.O.G.H., Rhodesia, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Stuckdown collections in mixed condition in three early albums incl. Australian States, C.O.G.H., Denmark, German States, G.B. with 1840 1d. (3) used, 1867-85 5s. (2) used, Netherlands, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An all World mint and used used accumulation contained in fifteen notebooks with France incl. 1937 PEXIP block used, Monaco, British Empire with NZ, GB line-engraved, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A large British Empire accumulation in 26 albums and stockbooks, and loose in two cartons, incl. duplicated Australia, aerogramme collection, Ireland from 1922 overprints mint and used, later commemoratives and definitives, three album collection of covers incl. G.B. used in, postal stationery, f.d.c’s, censored, p.p.c’s, New Zealand incl. mint multiples, heavily duplicated used, Rhodesia, also a few Foreign, etc. (1,000s).

A British West Indies Q.V. to early Q.E.II selection on stockcards incl. Antigua 1908-17 2s. mint, 1913 5s. mint, Bahamas, Barbados 1897-98 Jubilee 5d. to 10d. mint, cancellations, etc. (approx. 160)

An accumulation in six albums, on leaves and loose in packets and envelopes contained in two cartons incl. duplicated used G.B, later decimal issues in unmounted mint pairs, an all world selection of covers and cards incl. some earlier frankings, etc. (1,000s)

An old time all World collection in mixed condition in a damaged leather bound Hinton album incl. GB, Canada, India, France, Germany with locals, USA, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A collection of early issues in mixed condition in a Schaubek album incl. China, France, G.B., etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A much duplicated accumulation in three small stockbooks, small boxes and loose, contained in a carton, incl. Great Britain with 1939-48 2s.6d. brown (8), 10s. dark blue (3) used, Iran, Japan, etc. (1,000s)

A World accumulation in album, approval booklets, leaves and loose, contained in a carton, incl. Ceylon, Germany, India, Norway, Sweden, etc. (1,000s)

A Q.E.II selection, incl. Bahrain 1953 Coronation set in cylinder blocks of six, Montserrat, Samoa, range of varieties with Ceylon 1974 15c. imperforate pair unmounted mint, Lesotho 1986-88 15s. in 1s. with double surcharge unmounted mint, Malta 1964 Independence 2d. with gold omitted, Zambia 1968 1n. with copper-bronze omitted unmounted mint, etc. (100s)

An accumulation on leaves and loose in a small box, incl. Great Britain, India, South Africa with 1918 (Nov. 20) Aerial Post Red Cross card, etc. (100s)

A collection of early Scandinavia issues on leaves, mainly used with Denmark incl. 1870-74 2sk. to 16sk., 1875-1901 to 100o. (2), 1882-1902 small figures 5o. and 20o., Norway incl. 1863-66 24sk., 1867-68 1sk., 2sk. (4), 1877-79 to 60o. (less 25o.), 1889-1915 Postage Due 20o. perf. 131/2 x 121/2, and Sweden incl. 1855-58 4sk., 1858-72 to 50o. (3) with shades, 1872-79 1r., etc., mainly good to fine. (172)

A duplicated World accumulation on leaves and loose in a carton incl. Austria quantity with mint incl. 1948-52 Costumes 1s. claret block of four (lower pair unmounted), 1949 Child Welfare set, 1950-53 Birds 3s., France, Germany duplicated used, West Germany 1951 and 1952 Relief Funds mint, Eastern Europe, G.B. 1980’s commemorative sets mint, some Commonwealth, a few covers, etc., mixed condition. (1,000s)

A large British Empire mainly used accumulation in a box with British Africa incl. K.U.T., Malaya, West Indies, many on piece incl. higher values, from Q.V. but with much K.G.VI and early Q.E.II, etc. (1,000s).

A World collection mainly early to middle period accumulation in packets, boxes and loose in two cartons, many on paper, wide range of countries. (1,000s)

An all World partly remaindered collection in mixed condition in a Maury album with GB from 1840, Europe, South America, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

A mint and used collection of foreign Countries in an Imperial album volume III incl. South America, Shanghai, U.S.A., etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An all World accumulation in fifteen albums or stockbooks, loose, contained in two cartons, incl. France, Great Britain, United States of America, much duplication, etc. Ex Hiscocks. (1,000s)

A selection in a small stockbook, incl. France with 1876-85 type b 15c. unused, 1877-90 25c. bistre on yellow unused, etc., mixed condition. (138)

The balance of a collection in six stockbooks, two binders and loose incl. Germany 1928-31 Zeppelin set mint (also 4m. used), Liberty Loan WWI label in complete unused sheet, China, etc. (100s)

A collection of mainly early foreign issues incl. China 1897 Small Dragon surch. set of three mint, etc. (100s)

A collection in mixed condition in an early Imperial album volume II incl. C.O.G.H., Canada, Hawaii, U.S.A., South America, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An accumulation in four stockbooks and and album, incl. Canada, China, French Colonies, duplication, etc. (100s)

A selection on leaves, incl. Canada, Egypt with Suez Canal Company 1868 1c., 5c. (2), 20c. (2), 40c. unused, etc., mixed condition. (363)

A British Commonwealth selection in a stockbook, incl. Hong Kong, St. Helena, etc. (80)

Various on stockcards etc. with interest in Sudan, British Occupation of Italian Colonies 1943-47 M.E.F. 1d. to 10s. set mint, Australia 1982 Year Book, etc. (100s)

Banknotes: A worldwide early to modern accumulation in a small box including early Russia etc., varied condition. (100s)

Cancellations: An interesting accumulation of cancellations on foreign issues contained in two stockbooks and loose in envelopes incl. Austria and Hungary, Germany and States, Greece, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, South America, Thailand, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Cancellations: A British Commonwealth accumulation, incl. Australian States, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, etc. (100s)

Cinderellas: A comprehensive all World collection of labels in five stockbooks and two albums, incl. a large range of Advertising, many Exhibitions, National War Savings, Philatelic Exhibitions, Publicity, Germany, Great Britain, United States of America, etc., a most interesting lot. (1,000s)

Colonial Proofs: Key Plate “IMPERIUM” Trials: 1897 imperf. 6d. solid and white numeral vertical pair on Crown CA watermarked paper, key plate in dull purple and duty plate in ultramarine on buff paper, insignificant thin in margin at foot otherwise fine. Photo.

Colonial Proofs: Key Plate “IMPERIUM” Trials: 1897 imperf. 6d. on unwatermarked gummed paper prepared for Gold Coast, second submission of March 19 1897, with “Jubilee” line at left, solid and white numeral examples with key plate in green and duty plate in violet, both affixed to small piece, fine. Photo.

King Edward VII De La Rue Key Plate imperf. sample stamps, 1908 (Feb.) Fourth Universal Colour Trial Sheet, 1d. in green and red on piece marked “No. 21.. 5s. Yellow Paper/Border, S.F. Red. Head, D.F. Green.”. Photo.

Colonial Proofs: Die proof of King George V profile head in oval with uncleared surround, in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), fine. Photo.

Colonial Proofs: De La Rue Queen Elizabeth II head, printed in violet on wove paper (27 x 29mm.) mounted on card. Photo.

Forgeries: A selection of mainly “used” Sperati forgeries, incl. Belgium 1878-81 5f., Sweden 1855 3sk., Switzerland, all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse. (10)

Forgeries: A selection of South American Sperati forgeries, incl. Brazil, Uruguay, etc., all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse. (10)

Forgeries: Austria: 1851-56 Newspaper 6k. vermilion and 30k. rose, “used” Sperati forgeries, both stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse. Photo.

Forgeries, Brazil, an extensive selection of forgeries and fakes, mainly “used”, incl. large ‘bulls-eyes’ with 30(r.), 60(r.) and 90(r.), 1844 small ‘bulls-eye’ 90(r.), 1850 10(r.), 20(r.), 1854-61 10(r.) (2), 30(r.) (2), 280(r.) (2), 430(r.) (2) in full sheets of 25, etc., fair to fine. (approx. 500 items)

Forgeries: British Guiana, a selection of forged stamps on leaves and loose, incl. Fournier and Spiro productions, with “Cotton reels”, 1856 type-set, 1862 roulettes, Ship types, also some British Honduras first issues, “unused” and “used”, mainly fair to fine. (approx. 150)

Forgeries: Cape of Good Hope: 1871-76 5s. yellow-orange an unused Sperati forgery, stamped on reverse “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” manuscript “188” and signed. Photo.

Forgeries: France: 1849-52 1f., 1853-61 1f. and 1871-78 40c. postage due, “used” Sperati forgeries, all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse.

Forgeries: France and Colonies, a selection on leaves and loose incl. Fourner and Spiro productions, with Cérès and Napoléon types, postage dues, Alsace-Lorraine, Mohéli, New Caledonia, Réunion, mostly fair to fine. (approx. 130 items)

Forgeries: German States, a selection of Sperati forgeries, comprising Baden 1862-65 18k., Bavaria 1849 1k., Bremen 1856-63 5sgr., Oldenburg 1852-59 1/3sgr., 1859 1/3sgr., 3sgr., 1861 1/3g. (unused), 1/2g., 2g. (unused), 3g., Saxony 1850 3pf., 1855-63 10ngr., mostly “used” all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse. (12)

Forgeries: Great Britain and British Empire, Sperati Forgeries, a selection of 215 photographic reproductions on stockleaves, die proofs (44) and stamps, incl. Australia, British East Africa, Ceylon, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, India, Mauritius, Newfoundland, Vancouver Island, etc., chiefly fine.

Forgeries: Great Britain and British Empire, “The Work of Jean de Sperati”, Part IV (1954) containing 124 photographic reproductions forgeries (without Gibraltar), stamps, overprints and cancellations incl. Cape, Mauritius, Newfoundland, etc., 123 original, chiefly fine.

Forgeries: Heligoland, an extensive selection of mainly reprints with some forgeries and genuine, on leaves and loose, “unused” or “used” with values to 1m. (1s.), stationery cut-outs, etc., poor to fine. (approx. 290)

Forgeries: Italian States: A selection of Sperati forgeries, comprising Naples 1860 Cross of Savoy 1/2t. “used”, Parma 1859 5c. and 80c., both unused, Papal States 1852 1sc. and Sardinia 1851 5c., both “used”, all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and with manuscript “188” on reverse.

Forgeries: Italian States, “The Work of Jean de Sperati”, Part IV (1954) containing 40 photographic reproductions of forgeries of stamps incl. Naples, Papal States, Sicily, etc., 38 original, chiefly fine.

Forgeries: Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1890-94 4a. grey, imperforate unused Sperati forgery, on reverse stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript 188, fine. Photo.

Forgeries: Spain, 1850 to 1878, an extensive selection of Sperati forgeries, incl. 1850 6r. (2), 10r. (3), 1851 2r. (5), 6r. (8), 10r. (4), etc., mainly fine. (92)

Forgeries: Spain: A mainly “used” selection of Sperati forgeries, incl. 1850 5c., 10r., 1851 2r., 1853 Madrid 1c. and 3c., etc., all stamped “SPERATI REPRODUCTION” and manuscript “188” on reverse. (17)

Literature: An accumulation in two cartons, incl. “Stamps of India” by Cooper, “Catalogue of Fiscal stamps” by Forbin (1915), “Official Seals of the World” by Drummond, Fiscal and Revenue catalogues and periodicals, etc. Ex Hiscocks.

Omnibus issues: A collection incl. 1935 Jubilee sets complete mint with British Forces in Egypt, 1937 Coronation mint, 1946 Victory mint, 1948 Wedding mint complete with much unmounted incl. Hong Kong $10, 1949 U.P.U. mint, 1953 Coronation mint and some used, etc. (100s)

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: An accumulation of Pacific island issues on leaves and stockcards with mint and used sets and a range of covers, incl. British Solomon Is. 3d. with diagonal line by turret variety mint, Fiji plate “2A” corner block of four used with 3d. on 1935 registered cover to Hong Kong, Cook Is. and Niue covers incl. varieties, Nauru set in mint imprint strips of four, Papua set in unmounted mint imprint pairs with 1d., 3d. and 5d. showing [R. 5/4] “accent” flaw, a further set with the three varieties mint, and 3d. with the variety used, Samoa 1d. perf. 14 x 141/2 mint and used, also a few other items incl. Niue 1932 6d. imperf. plate proof pair, etc., mainly fine. (116 + 19 covers)

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: A collection in an album with mint sets from 31 countries plus some duplicate sets incl. Falkland Is., additional singles and part sets, Somaliland 1r. with kite and horizontal log variety, Trinidad and Tobago 2c. with extra flagstaff in a corner block of four, minor varieties, some used, etc., varied condition, a few slightly toned, mainly fine. (approx. 230)

Omnibus Issues: 1948-49 Silver Wedding sets complete mint, very varied condition, some with margins stuck to gum, off-sets and other imperfections. (138)

Omnibus Issues: 1948-49 Silver Wedding sets complete mint less South and South West Africa, very varied condition, some with margins stuck to gum, off-sets and other imperfections. (134)

Postage Dues and Officials: A selection in two stockbooks, incl. Germany, Italian Somaliland, Netherlands, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. Austria, France and Colonies, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, U.S.A., etc. (105 items)

Postal History and Covers: A correspondence to Montomery Ward & Co of Chicago with a range of British Empire KGV frankings on covers, fronts and large pieces contained in a carton incl. Bahamas, British Honduras, British Guiana, Gold Coast, Nigeria, Newfoundland, Sierra Leone, Trinidad, etc. with much cancellation interest. Ex Straus. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. W.W.II censors, Great Britain, Middle East, P.O.W. mail, etc. (approx. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. W.W. I and II with military and civil censors, instructional marks, Great Britain, etc. (approx. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. W.W.I and II with range of censors, Indian F.P.O’s, etc. (approx. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: A collection of K.G.VI British Empire covers on leaves incl. Aden, Bechuanaland 1938-52 4d., 1s., 5s. and 10s. used together on 1945 (Feb. 21) registered airmail cover from Maun to U.S.A., Jamaica incl. 1938-52 £1 fine used on registered cover to U.S.A. with 1950 (Jan. 18) registered oval datestamp, Trinidad, majority are W.W.II censored, etc. (35)

Postal History and Covers: A group of mainly commercial British Africa covers and cards, 1888 to 1960 incl. Nigeria, Southern Africa, Sudan, registered, airmails, stationery, censored, etc. (92)

Postal History and Covers: A group of British West Indies covers and unused and used postal stationery, incl. Bahamas, British Guiana, Jamaica, St. Vincent 1895 registered to Germany bearing 4d. yellow pair, Virgin Is. 1911 1d. stationery envelope to Montserrat, etc. (56)

Postal History and Covers: An all World accumulation of covers and cards, incl. W.W.I and II, civil and military censors, naval mail, etc. (approx. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. France, Germany, Ireland, etc. (approx. 180 items)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. W.W. I and II with military and civil censors, instructional marks, etc. (appprox. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: An all World selection of covers and cards, incl. Russia, Turkey, U.S.A., etc. (approx. 220 items)

Postal History and Covers: An all World accumulation of covers and cards, 1846 to 1990(c.) incl. airmails, registered, stationery, various countries incl. France, Germany, India, etc. (300+)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of 19th and early 20th Century letters to and from the Grosvenor family in a ledger, a few covers, newspaper cuttings, etc.

Postal History and Covers: Various covers and cards, incl. Egypt, Great Britain, etc. (47 items)

Postal History and Covers: 1867 to 1985 accumulation of Exhibition covers and cards, various countries, strength in France, p.p.c.’s incl. unused sets, etc. (100+ items)

Postal History and Covers: World War I and II: A selection of covers and cards, incl. Iran, Turkey, P.O.W. mail, etc. (188 items)

Postal History and Covers: World War II: A selection of covers and cards, incl. good range of civil and military censorship with a range of labels and cachets, registered mail, etc. (approx. 280 items)

Postal History and Covers: World War II: A selection of covers and cards, incl. good range of civil and military censorship with a range of labels and cachets, Indian F.P.O’s, etc. (approx. 250 items)

Postal History and Covers: World War II: A selection of covers and cards, incl. good range of civil and military censorship with a range of labels and cachets, Great Britain, Indian F.P.O’s, etc. (approx. 260 items)

Postal History and Covers: World War II: A selection of covers fronts and cards, incl. a good range of civil and military censorship with a range of labels and cachets, Great Britain, etc. (approx. 220 items)

Postal History and Covers: World War II: A selection of covers and cards, incl. good range of civil and military censorship with a range of labels and cachets, etc. (approx. 240 items)

Airmails: A collection of flown covers and some stamps on leaves, incl. Ceylon, Egypt, India with incoming mail, U.S.A. Helicopter flown covers, etc. (102 items, 169 stamps)

Airmails: Zeppelin Mail: 1931-36 selection of flown covers, cards and a front, incl. Brazil, Germany, range of cachets, frankings, etc. (29 items)

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Ceylon: 1844 (May 30) entire from Singapore to Shetland Islands, on reverse bearing large oval “WILSON RICHIE & Co/COLOMBO’, fine. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Ceylon: 1854 cover backstamped fancy boxed “FORWARDED BY/ALEXANDER REID/GALLE”, also 1861 cover with fancy boxed “FORWARDED BY/WILSON & Co/GALLE”, fine. Ex Rowe.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: France, 1842 entire from Le Havre to U.S.A., bearing London red transit mark, “SHIP/6”, both in red, with “Forwarded by/yours respectfuly/Slade & Lemaitre” in red and blue oval “N.M. PRIAULX” cachets on reverse. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: India, 1845 to 1872 seven covers, incl. various Calcutta forwarding Agents cachets, good to fine.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malaya, Straits Settlements: 1879 (Sept. 18) cover from Singapore to Trieste, franked by 1867-72 24c. green, tied by dotted circle and oval “FORWARDED BY/BRENNAND & Co/SINGAPORE”, fine. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malaya, Straits Settlements: 1900 (Mar. 13) registered cover to U.S.A., bearing 1885 3c. on 32c., 1891 (Nov.) 30c. on 32c., 1892 1c. on 4c., 1c. on 6c., 1c. on 8c., 1c. on 12c., 1892-94 3c. on 32c., all tied by “SINGAPORE” c.d.s.’s, with registration cachet below, backstamped violet oval “FORWARDED BY/SINGAPORE/C.A. RIBEIRO”, also 1897 printed envelope from the same Fowarding agents. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malta: 1837 (Feb. 17) cover from Tripoli to Marseilles, bearing oval “AUGn PORTELLI & Cie/MALTA”. Ex Rowe. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malta: 1846 (Sept. 2) entire from Italy to Tunis, endorsed “Via Malta”, bearing blue oval “GIUSEPPE PISANI/MALTA” forwarding Agents cachet with manuscript “Received 7th. September, Forwarded 8th. September”. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malta: 1856 (Jan. 4) cover from Tripoli to Marseilles, bearing fine oval “Giuseppe Scicluna & Figli/MALTA”. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Malta: 1857 (Nov. 10) cover from Alexandria to Marseille, with manuscript and cachet of forwarding agent Giuseppe Scirluna & Figli. Ex Rowe.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Mauritius: 1868 cover to Calcutta, backstamped two strikes of the large oval “FORWARDED BY/MAURITIUS/RICHARDSON & Co”, also 1891 registered mourning large part cover to England, franked by 8c. and 16c., backstamped blue oval “FORWARDED/BY/BLYTH BROTHERS/MAURITIUS”.

Postal History and Covers: Forwarding Agents: Peru/China, 1844 entire letter from the Philippines to Santiago Chile via Canton, with faint “ULTRAMAR/VALPARAISO” in red, with fine oval “Encaminada perf Barrera Y Rodrigo/Lima” and manuscript “Encaminada per Canton Mayo 26/1844” on reverse, a fine and rare combination of markings. Photo.

Postal Stationery: A well written up collection of mainly European postal stationery in a file box, incl. Austria, Denmark, Norway, Russia, etc. (167 items)

Postcards: A collection of postcards in four albums and loose with range of Humour incl. collection of Reg Carter cards, Advertising, various topographical with Ireland, Hong Kong incl. 1905 Race Course, etc. (100s)

Specimen Stamps: A small selection, comprising Grenada 1895-99 set, St. Kitts-Nevis 1903 set, St. Lucia 1902-03 set all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fair to fine with gum.

Specimen Stamps: A selection overprinted “SPECIMEN” incl. British Guiana 1898 Jubilee set (less 5c.), Negri Sembilan 1895-99 values (6) to 20c., North Borneo 1897 corrected inscriptions 18c. and 24c., Trinidad 1898 Discovery 2d., Uganda 1898-1902 1a. to 8a., etc., mainly fine with gum. (22)

Thematics: A collection in thirteen albums in two cartons incl. costumes, masks, tribal art, ceramics, pottery, archaeological treasures, Opera, stained glass windows, with mint and used sets and miniature sheets, incl. Eastern Europe, Japan, West Indies, also cigarette cards, loose in a tin, etc. (100s)

Thematics: Cats: A collection in seven albums and loose in packets in a carton with mint and used sets and miniature sheets incl. Eastern Europe, Russia and Republics, West Indies, etc. (100s)

Thematics: Cricket: A colection in ninteen albums and stockbooks contained in two cartons with an extensive range unmounted mint stamps, sheetlets and minature sheets, commemorative covers and f.d.c’s with some signed. (100s)

Thematics: Militaria: A collection in nine albums in two cartons incl. uniforms, castles, military anniversaries, war heroes, with mint and used sets and miniature sheets, countries incl. G.B. and Channel Is., China, Eastern Europe, France, Portugal, quantity of Russia, Spain, West Indies, also cigarette cards, etc. (1,000s)

Thematics: Railways: A collection in twenty one albums and on leaves in three cartons with locomotives, trains, railway bridges, stations, mint and used sets and miniature sheets incl. Belgium, China, Eastern Europe, G.B. with locals, Russia and Republics, South and Central America, Commonwealth incl. West Indies, also p.p.c’s and cigarette cards, etc. (1,000s)

Aden: India used in Aden: A collection in an album, incl. “124” numerals, duplexes, squared circles, 1931 piece bearing 2a. tied by oval “OFFICIAL PAID” datestamp, Aden Cantonment, Aden Camp with “125” numerals, Steamer Point, etc. (approx. 258 items)

Aden: 1937 Dhow 1/2a. to 10r. set, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1-12, cat. £800. Photo.

Antigua: 1884-87 21/2d. ultramarine with variety top left triangle detached, fine mint. S.G. 27b, cat. £400. Photo.

Antigua: 1903-07 Watermark Crown CC 1/2d. to 5s. (1d. value with diagonal crease), 1913 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. and 1916-18 War Tax three values overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 31s-40s, 51s and 52s-54s cat £345. Ex Straus.

Antigua: 1903-07 Watermark Crown CC 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 31s-40s cat £180. Ex Straus.

Antigua: 1921-29 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3d. to £1 and Watermark Mult. Script CA eleven values to 4s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum, some values are marginal. Ex Straus. Photo.

Antigua: A Q.V. collection on leaves incl. 1863-67 1d. rosy mauve used (4), 1d. dull rose unused, 6d. green unused, wmk. upright used (2), 1872 1d. wmk. reversed unused, 6d. wmk. inverted used, 1876 1d. mint, 1884-87 1d. re-entries, 6d. mint, used (thinned), etc., mixed condition, some toned. (50)

Antigua: Barbuda: 1922 1/2d to 5s. set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-11s cat £225. Ex Straus.

Argentina: 1844 cover to England, with “2/7” rate mark and a good strike of the British P.O. “BUENOS AYRES/o” in red, scarce. Photo.

Ascension: 1922 1/2d to 3s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 3s. with faint gum crease at upper right otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-9s cat £750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ascension: 1922 1/2d to 3s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 3s. with small corner crease at upper right and minor offset otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-9s. cat £750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ascension: 1922 1/2d. to 3s. mainly good to fine used. S.G. 1-9, cat. £450. Photo.

Ascension: 1924-33 2s. with broken mainmast variety, very fine mint. S.G. 19a, cat. £475. Photo.

Ascension: 1924-33 3s. grey-black and black on blue with ‘cleft rock’ [R. 5/1] variety fine mint from left of sheet. S.G. 20c, cat. £600. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 set of thirteen values, perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine with gum. S.G. 38s-47s, cat. £850. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 a used selection of mostly blocks of four to 5s., incl. 1/2d. perf. 131/2 and 13 one of each with re-entry [R. 2/2], 1d. black and green (Green Mountain) block of six, scarce, 1d. black and orange-yellow block of four from the top left corner of the sheet with sheet number “27” on side margin, 1d. black and green (Three Sisters) block of four from the top of the sheet with “1511” sheet number, scarce, 1d. black and yellow orange perf. 14, 2d. black and red-orange perf. 14, 3d. black and grey perf. 13 imprint block of four with ‘extra rocks’ flaw, imprints, etc., mainly fine. (96)

Ascension: 1938-53 1/2d. black and violet, Perf. 131/2 1938 printing in a complete sheet (6 x 10), scarce, as has no long centre bar to “E”, fine. S.G. 38.

Ascension: 1938-53 1/2d. black and violet, Perf. 13 1944 printing, with all flaws and re-entries, 1d. black and green “Three Sisters”, in complete sheet, Perf. 13 1949 printing, 11/2d. black and rose-carmine, Perf. 14 1949 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10), one from each showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1] and Davit flaw [R. 5/1], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 38b, ba, var, 39d, 40d, da, db.

Ascension: 1938-53 1/2d. black and violet, Perf. 13 1944 printing and 1953 printing both in complete sheets (6 x 10), showing all flaws and re-entries, one with sheet number “272”, 1d. black and yellow-orange 1942 printing in a complete sheet (6 x 10), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 38b, ba, var, 39ab.

Ascension: 1938-53 1/2d. black and violet, Perf. 13 1953 printing, the top two rows of the sheet, showing re-entry [R. 2/3] and long centre bar to “E”, stamps are fine unmounted mint. S.G. 38ba., var.

Ascension: 1938-53 1d. a mint selection, incl. plate and imprint blocks, printings, 1d. black and green (“Green Mountain”) unmounted mint imprint block of four (scarce), etc., mainly fine. S.G. 39, a, b, c, d. (226).

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and vermilion, Perf. 131/2, with “davit” flaw, fine mint. S.G. 40a. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and rose-carmine, Perf. 14 1949 printing (but with marginal markings of scarce shade), complete sheet (6 x 10), one from each showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1] and Davit flaw [R. 5/1], also showing sheet number “071” (over stamp 5, rare), small piece of marginal selvedge missing at top-right, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 40d, da, db.

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and rose-carmine, Perf. 14 showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1], very lightly mounted mint. S.G. 40d, db.

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and dull rose-carmine (scarce shade), Perf. 14 1949 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10), one from each showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1] and Davit flaw [R. 5/1], with marginal crosses each side, slight crease affecting five, otherwise fine unmounted mint. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and bright rose-carmine, Perf. 13 1953 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 with marginal crosses), one from each showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1] and Davit flaw [R. 5/1], also medallion flaw [R. 5/6] and jibstay flaw [R. 6/6], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 40f, fa, fb, var.

Ascension: 1938-53 11/2d. black and bright rose, Perf. 13 1954 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 with marginal crosses), one from each showing cut mast and railings [R. 3/1] and Davit flaw [R. 5/1], also medallion flaw [R. 5/6] and jibstay flaw [R. 6/6], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 40f, fa, fb, var.

Ascension: 1938-53 2d. black and red-orange, Perf. 13 1946 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 with initials “JG” in top margin), one showing Mountaineer flaw [R. 4/4], few perf separations, otherwise fine. S.G. 41a, aa.

Ascension: 1938-53 2d. black and scarlet, Perf. 13 1949 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 with crosses in margins), one showing Mountaineer flaw [R. 4/4], unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 41c, ca.

Ascension: 1938-53 2d. black and scarlet, Perf. 13 1949 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 without crosses in margins), one showing Mountaineer flaw [R. 4/4], unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 41c, ca.

Ascension: 1938-53 2d. black and scarlet, Perf. 14 used block of four, one showing Mountaineer flaw [R. 4/4], fine. S.G. 41ca, cat. £275+. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 2d. black and scarlet, Perf. 14 used block of four, one showing Mountaineer flaw [R. 4/4], fine. S.G. 41ca, cat. £275+. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 3d. black and grey, a mint selection, incl. perf. 131/2 block of fifteen, one showing extra rocks [R. 10/3], perf. 13 imprint blocks of four (2), one of each with extra rocks [R. 10/3] and sky retouch [R. 10/4], block of four from the top right corner of the sheet one with doubled horizontal lines [R. 1//5], block of eight from the top of the sheet, one with doubled vertical lines at top-right [R. 1/3], plate and imprint blocks, shades, etc., mainly fine. S.G. 42a, b. (68)

Ascension: 1938-53 3d. black and grey, Perf. 13 1950 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10 with sheet number “313”), showing flaws {R. 6/5, R. 10/3, R. 10/4], unmounted mint, minor traces of toning in margin, otherwise fine. S.G. 42ab.

Ascension: 1938-53 4d. black and ultramarine, Perf. 131/2 1940 printing, complete sheet (6 x 10), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 42c, cat. £1,020 as singles. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 4d. black and ultramarine, a mint selection, incl. perf. 131/2 blocks of four (3, two are imprint), plate blocks, etc., mainly fine. S.G. 42c, d. (32)

Ascension: 1938-53 4d. black and ultramarine, Perf. 13 1944 printing in an unmounted mint block (6 x 4) from base of sheet with imprint and plate numbers, mainly fine. S.G. 42ca.

Ascension: 1938-53 6d. black and blue, a mint selection, incl. perf. 131/2 single with showing re-entry [R. 9/3], plate and imprint blocks, etc., mainly fine. S.G. 43. (31)

Ascension: 1938-53 1s. black and sepia, a mint selection, incl. perf. 131/2 corner block of four, etc., mainly fine. (28)

Ascension: 1938-53 1s. black and sepia, Perf. 13 1954 printing in an unmounted mint block (5 x 2)from the lower right corner of the sheet with imprint and plate numbers. S.G. 44a.

Ascension: 1938-53 2s.6d. perf. 131/2 block of four, perf. 13 marginal block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 45, c, cat. £276. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 2s.6d. black and deep carmine, Perf. 131/2, showing “davit” flaw [R. 5/1], mint, fine. S.G. 45b. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 2s.6d. perf. 13, 5s. perf. 13 and 10s. perf 13, all in fine unmounted mint corner blocks of four. S.G. 45c, 46a, 47a, cat. £440.

Ascension: 1938-53 2s.6d. black and deep carmine, Perf. 13, showing “davit” flaw [R. 5/1], fine used. S.G. 45ca, cat. £1,400. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 5s. black and yellow-brown perf. 131/2 block of four, perf. 13 two blocks of four (one is imprint), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 46, a, cat. £760. Photo.

Ascension: 1938-53 10s. black and bright purple perf. 131/2 block of four, perf. 13 block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 47, a, cat. £620. Photo.

Ascension: A selection from 1934 to 1953 incl. 1934 to 5s. (less 11/2d., 8d.) mint, 1938-53 all colours and perfs. to 10s. mint (less 11/2d. black and carmine perf. 13), used values to 10s. perf. 131/2, etc., mainly good to fine with many of the mint unmounted. (74)

Ascension: A mint and used K.G.VI to Q.E.II selection on stockleaves, incl. 1938-53 to 10s. (2) used, 1948 Silver Wedding sets unmounted and used, 1963 1/2d. to £1 set unmounted, etc., mainly fine. (approx. 272)

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 6d. yellow-green, variety imperorate three sides, good to large margins three sides, cut into at top, very scarce. S.G. 27 var.

Australian States: Queensland: 1868-78 perf. 13 3d. brown and perf. 12 6d. green used on 1875 (Feb. 16) envelope to England, cancelled by faint numeral with Clermont c.d.s. below, attractive. S,G, 88, 105. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: 1856-58 1d. deep yellow-green, fine used with close to large margins. S.G. 5, cat. £550. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: Officials: 1899-1901 1/2d. yellow-green in a complete left pane (6 x 10), mint, mainly fine. S.G. O80, cat. £960+. Photo.

Australian States: Tasmania: 1855 2d. green, a very fine used example with good margins on all sides. S.G. 16, cat. £450. Photo.

Australian States: Tasmania: 1878 2d. (plate 2 intermediate state) die proof in black on glazed card (90 x 60mm.) dated “July 4 1878”, fine and rare. Photo.

Australian States: Tasmania: 1899-1900 1/2d. to 6d. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 229s-36s cat £450. Ex Straus. Photo.

Australian States: Tasmania: 1902-04 Wmk V over Crown 1/2d. green, 1d. rose -red and 2d. deep reddish violet overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 237s, 239s and 240ds cat £270. Ex Straus.

Australian States: Victoria: 1900 Patriotic Fund pair fine used on piece, S.G. 374-5, cat. £265. Photo.

Australia: 1913-14 First Watermark 1/2d. to 5s. mint, with extra 1d. (2) and 21/2d., mainly good to fine. S.G. 1-13. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark 4d. orange plate 2, mint, showing large part “CA” monogram single, fine and fresh, rare. S.G. 6, A.C.S.C. 15zc. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark 6d. ultramarine mint vertical strip of ten from the left of the sheet, all perforated “O S/NSW”, some split perfs and creases, otherwise fine. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, mint, fine. S.G. 14, A.C.S.C. 47. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark 10s. grey and pink, mint, one blunted perf., otherwise fine. S.G. 14, A.C.S.C. 47(V)d. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark £1 brown and ultramarine, mint, some hinge remainders, two gum bends, small mark on front, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 15, cat. £2,000, A.C.S.C. 51. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark £1 brown and ultramarine, few slightly blunted perfs, otherwise fine used, probably c.t.o., scarce. S.G. 15, cat. £2,000, A.C.S.C. 51. Photo.

Australia: 1913 First Watermark £2 black and rose, fine mint, some hinge remainders. S.G. 16, cat. £4,500, A.C.S.C. 55. Photo.

Australia: 1913-14 Engraved 1d. K.G.V Head, mint strip of three from the right of the sheet, variety imperf. between stamp and margin, centre stamp has minute gum thin, otherwise fine. S.G. 17 var., A.C.S.C. 59bf. Photo.

Australia: 1915 Second Watermark 2d., 21/2d., 6d., 9d. and 1s., mint, good to fine. S.G. 24-28. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark 2d. (2), 21/2d. (3), 3d. (3), 6d. (2), 9d. (2), 1s. (2, one watermark sideways), 2s. (2) and 5s., good to fine mint. S.G. 34-42. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark 5s. grey and yellow, three different shades, good to fine mint. S.G. 42, A.C.S.C. 44. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark 10s. grey and pink, few blunted perfs, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 43, cat. £475. A.C.S.C. 48. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark 10s. grey and pink (bright aniline) fine mint and fresh. S.G. 43a, cat. £425, A.C.S.C. 48(B). Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark £1 chocolate and dull blue, mint, slightly toned gum, a few blunted perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 44, cat. £2,250, A.C.S.C. 52(A). Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 Third Watermark £2 purple-black and pale rose, fine mint. S.G. 45b, cat. £3,250, A.C.S.C. 56. Photo.

Australia: 1918 Single Watermark, Die III on War Savings Paper 1d. “CA” monogram mint block of ten, some split perfs, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 53, A.C.S.C. 75zb. Photo.

Australia: 1918-23 Single Watermark 2d. brown orange with only marginal line watermark, the Crown over A omitted, fine mint. S.G. 62 var., A.C.S.C. 95 see note 2 cat. A$2,000. Photo.

Australia: 1923-24 Third Watermark £1 grey, fine mint, small expert mark on gum. S.G. 75, cat. £550, A.C.S.C. 53. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark 6d., to 10s., mainly fine mint. S.G. 107-112. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 Small Multiple Watermark £2 black and rose, fine used. S.G. 114, cat. £650, A.C.S.C. 57. Photo.

Australia: 1931-36 Multiple Crown C of A Watermark, £2 black and rose, fine and fresh unmounted mint example from the top of the sheet. S.G. 138, cat. £3,250, A.C.S.C. 58. Photo.

Australia: 1932 Bridge 5s. blue-green, showing retouch over centre of bridge, fine mint. S.G. 143 var, A.C.S.C. 148d. Photo.

Australia: 1932 Bridge 5s. blue-green, showing retouch over left centre of bridge, fine c.t.o.. S.G. 143 var., A.C.S.C. 148e. Photo.

Australia: 1935 Silver Jubilee, a selection on leaves incl. set in mint corner blocks of four, 2d. “1” to “6” set of top left corner plate number blocks of four, further 2d. plate blocks and 3d. lower right corner plate “1”, used sets (2), 2d. (2), 3d. (3) and 2s. used with two other adhesives on 1935 (May 3) registered airmail cover to England, etc., varied condition with most unmounted. (83 + cover). S.G. 156-158.

Australia: 1973-74 Gemstones 8c. unmounted mint horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet (hinged in margin), both with variety ultramarine omitted, fine with normal for comparison. S.G. 551var, EC AUS1102b, cat. £500 each. Photo.

Australia: A collection in four albums and a stockbook, mainly used with a range of States from imperfs., ‘roos (some c.t.o.) incl. 1913-14 to 5s., 1915 to 2s., 1915-28 to 10s., 1923-24 £1 (thin), 1931-36 10s. (2), K.G.V Head sets to 1s.4d., 1930s commemorative sets incl. 1932 Bridge, later with definitives, coil pairs, commemoratives, postage dues, extensive officials (some c.t.o.) with 1913 large “O S” punctures to 2s., small punctures with 1914 to 2s. (2) incl. 21/2d. (2), 1915 to 5s., 1915-28 to 10s., K.G.V Heads to 1s.4d., “O S” overprinted issues complete, also some Malaya, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Australia: A mainly mint collection in a Philatelic album, incl. 1918-20 1/2d. green with thin fraction at right, 1918-23 to 1s.4d. (3), 1926-30 perf. 14 set, perf. 131/2 x 121/2 set, 1932 Bridge set, 1934 Centenary sets (both), 1937-49 to £1 (both), 1963-65 Navigators set, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Australia: A Q.E.II selection of complete sheets, incl. 1966-73 25c. (100), 30c. (50), 1966-79 Paintings $1, $2 and $4 (50 of each), 1986 America’s Cup sets (100), etc. (100s)

Australia: A selection to early Q.E.II on leaves and Hagner pages incl. 1913-14 values to 1s. mint, 1915-28 5s. used, 1923-24 £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1926-30 perf. 131/2 x 121/2 to 1s.4d. mint with dies, 1931-36 to 1s.4d. mint, 10s. to £2 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1930s commemorative sets used, 1948-56 to £2 mint, etc., mainly good to fine. (149)

Australia: A collection on leaves with a range of ‘roos mainly used incl. 1931-36 10s., K.G.V heads to 1s.4d. used, 1930s commemoratives used, Q.E.II mint and used to 1990(c.), etc., varied condition. (100s)

Australia: Covers: 1928 to 1978, a selection of mainly airmail covers and cards, incl. a few first flights, also some labels, etc. (48 items)

Australia: Covers: 1931 (June 6) Francis Chichester Lord Howe Island-Australia flown cover, signed by him and numbered “59”. A.A.C. 184a. Photo.

Australia: Covers: 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d. scarlet used with 1929 Air 3d. on registered cover to West Brunswick, cancelled “ROY’S/22JY35/VIC” with registration label and next day Yinnar c.d.s. at left, very slight stains but rare. Stated to be the only recorded example. Photo.

Australia: Covers: 1936 (June 26) unofficial Australia-England flown cover by Francis Chichester, bearing stamps and cancellations of Australia, Dutch East Indies, Straits Settlements, Thailand, French India China, Hong Kong, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Great Britain, folded otherwise fine. A.A.C. 612. Photo.

Austria: 1860-61 issue, a mainly used 2k. to 15k. accumulation in a binder with much cancellation interest, some on piece incl. multiples, covers and mainly unused postal stationery (54), also some mint incl. reprints, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Austria: 1863-64 Arms issue, a mainly used accumulation incl. 1863 perf. 14 3k. pair, 10k. and 15k. quantity, 1863-64 perf. 91/2 quantity, much cancellation interest, some on piece incl. multiple frankings, a few unused, covers and postal stationery (33), etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Austria: 1890-1905 issues, an accumulation in a binder and a stockbook with mint values to 2g. and 4k., heavily duplicated used with much cancellation interest, multiples, covers and cards (19), etc., also a range of earlier issues. (100s)

Austria: 1931 Rotary set, mainly fine unmounted mint. R. Soecknick opinion, Michel 800 euros. Photo.

Austria: A collection in an album, early issues used with imperfs. incl. 1k. (4), 2k. (3), 1858-59 3k. black type I, 3k. green, 1861 Newspaper (1k.05), 1863 2k., 3k., 1883-90 to 50k. (2), 1890s issues with a range of perfs., 1894-95 postage due to 50k. (2), 1908-13 Accession set, 1910 Birthday set, early 1920’s issues mint and used, 1923 and 1924 Artists’ Fund sets mint and used, 1925-30 Air to 10s. used, 1931 Rotarian Congress mint, Writers Fund mint, 1932 Painters mint, 1933 Ski Fund mint, WIPA 50g. (+ 50g.) ordinary and granite papers mint, white paper used on piece, Relief of Vienna mint and used, 1934-36 to 5s. mint and used, 1934 Architects mint, 1935 Air set mint and used (less 2s.), Heroes mint, 1936 Dollfuss 10s. used, Allied Occupation issues, 1950 Plebiscite mint, 1950-53 Air Birds set used, later to 1980s, Austro-Hungarian Military Post, Lombardy and Venetia used from imperfs., a few covers and cards, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (100s)

Austria: A collection from 1850 to 1970 in three albums with duplicated 1k. to 9k. imperfs. used, 1858-59 3k. black and 3k. green used (2 of each), also Lombardy and Venetia issues mint and used, various reprints, 1883-90 5k. perf. 91/2 mint, to 50k. (2) used, 1890 to 1907 issues mint and used with some perfs., 1908-13 Accession 10k. block of six used, 1910 Birthday set mint, 1922 Musicians Fund perf. 121/2 and perf. 111/2 sets mint, 1925-30 Air set mint and used, 1931 Rotarian Congress mint, Writers mint, 1932 Painters mint, 1933 Ski Fund set used on commemorative cover, WIPA granite paper 50g. (+ 50g.) used on piece, Relief of Vienna set mint, 1934-36 1g. to 5s. mint and used, 1935 Heroes mint and used, 1936 Ski Fund used, Dollfuss 10s. mint, 1945 overprinted 1pf. to 5rm. mint, 1948-52 Costumes set mint, 1950 Plebiscite mint, 1950-53 Air Birds set used, newspaper stamps, postage dues, Austro-Hungarian Military Post, Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc., varied condition.

Austria: An accumulation of covers and cards in an album and loose in a small carton, 1768 to 2008 incl. extensive pre-stamp, registered, censored, postal stationery, p.p.c’s, commercial mail, f.d.c’s, Zeppelins, W.W.II incl. scarce postwar provisional local issues, etc. (100s)

Austria: An accumulation of cancellations in two albums and a stockbook, 1843 to 1991(c.) with many on piece, covers from pre-stamp, postal stationery (also a few unused), wide range incl. maritime, T.P.O’s, registered, also some reprints, etc.

Austria: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Lombardy and Venetia with a range of early issues with some cancellations, also some Germany, etc. (100s)

Austria: Bosnia & Herzegovina: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1879-1900 an 1906 issues with a range of perfs, 1912-14 sets mint (2, one imperforate) and used, 1916 set (less 15h.) in mint imperforate pairs, varieties, Postage Dues, also Austria 1910 Birthday set mint, Austrian Levant 1908-10 Postage Due sets mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Austrian Post Offices in the Levant: A collection in an album incl. Lombardy and Venetia Currency 1867-83 50s. perf. 12 mint (2) and used, 1883 2s. to 50s. used, Turkish Currency ranges mint and used, French Currency 1903-04 50c., 2g. used, 1904-05 5c. to 50c. used, covers and cards (30), good range of cancellations with some on piece, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Austria: Lombardy-Venetia: A duplicated mainly used selection in a stockbook, incl. range of cancellations, shades, papers, etc. (100s)

Austria: Lombardy-Venetia: A selection on stockleaves, incl. 1850 5c. (2) used on part cover, cancellations, range of reprints, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Bahamas: 1901-20 selection overprinted “SPECIMEN” comprising 1901-03 CC 1d. to 3s., 1906-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d., 1911-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA both 3d .values and 5d., 1920 Peace set and 1917 and 1918 Special Delivery 5d values, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Bahamas: 1902-10 CA 1d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 62s. -70s. cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bahamas: 1902-10 £1 green and black fine and fresh mint, very lightly mounted. S.G. 70, cat. £250. Photo.

Bahamas: 1906-11 21/2d. ultramarine with variety watermark inverted, in a fine unmounted mint block of four, scarce multiple. S.G. 73w, £640+. Photo.

Bahamas: 1912-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with gum, all but 2d. value are marginal. S.G. 81s-9s cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bahamas: 1917-19 selection of War Tax issues overprinted “SPECIMEN” with 1917 1d., 1918 (July 20) 1/2d. to 1s., 1919 (21 Mar.) 3d., 1919 (Jan. 1) 1d., 1919 (July 14) 1/2d. to 1s. set of four, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. cat £470. Ex Straus.

Bahamas: 1938-52 1/2d. to £1 set all perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine with gum. S.G. 149s-157s, cat. £500. Photo.

Bahamas: 1938-52 A specialised mint study of the printings written-up on leaves, incl. 2d. scarlet with variety short “T” four singles, also pair blocks of six (3) one of each showing the variety, 5s. lilac and blue on thick paper (5), dull mauve and deep blue (3), £1 deep grey-green and black (3), grey-green and black on ordinary paper (4), plate blocks, panes, minor varieties, etc. (100s)

Bahamas: 1938-52 1s. brownish-grey and scarlet on thin striated paper, fine mint from right of sheet. S.G. 155a. Photo.

Bahamas: 1938-52 5s. reddish-lilac and blue on thin striated paper, fine mint, rare. S.G. 156a. Photo.

Bahamas: 1938-52 £1 blue-green and black on ordinary paper, fine mint block of four from the top right corner of the sheet with “006” sheet number, mounted in margin only. S.G. 157a, cat. £240+. Photo.

Bahamas: 1942 Columbus 1/2d. to £1 set, all perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine with gum. S.G. 162s-175s. Photo.

Bahamas: 1942 Columbus, 4d. light blue and red-orange, mint block of four, one with variety “COIUMBUS” [R5/2], very fine and fresh mint, the variety is unmounted. S.G. 168, a, cat £950+. Photo.

Bahamas: 1942 Columbus: 6d. olive-green and light blue, in a mint block of four from the left of the sheet, one with variety “COIUMBUS” [R5/2], fine and fresh mint, the variety is unmounted. S.G. 169, a, cat £950+. Photo.

Bahamas: 1942 Columbus 3s. slate-purple and myrtle green in an unmounted mint block of nine from the top right corner of the sheet with “483” sheet number, one showing the rare variety stop after “COLUMBUS” [R. 2/12], faintly toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 173b, cat. £2,500+. Photo.

Bahamas: A mint selection from 1919 to 1948 on leaves, incl. 1931-46 2s. and 3s. perforated “SPECIMEN”, 1938 set perforated “SPECIMEN”, shades, etc., mainly fine. (118)

Bahamas: Postal Stationery: 1901 Queen’s Staircase 1d. envelope, colour trial printed in carmine in an unissued size, with manuscript “Size 91/2 A.A. quality”, with normal issued envelope for comparison. Ex De La Rue archives. Photo.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on 2s.6d. type I in a fine unmounted mint sheet (4 x 10) from plate 1B. S.G. 94.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on 5s. type II in a fine unmounted mint sheet (4 x 10). S.G. 95a.

Barbados: 1861-70 No watermark, Rough perf. 14 to 16 (1d.) blue imperf. horizontal pair, unused without gum, very fine and fresh. S.G. 23a. Photo.

Barbados: 1861-70 Rough perf. 14 to 16 (6d.) rose-red, tied by “1” numeral cancellation to 1861 (Mar. 13) entire to Edinburgh, with red London paid mark alongside, on reverse has Barbados despatch and Edinburgh receiving marks, stamp affected by filing crease. Stated to be the earliest known usage. Brandon certificate (1995). S.G. 29. Photo.

Barbados: 1873 5s. dull rose, fine used with bright colour. S.G. 64, cat. £300. Holcombe opinion (1995). Photo.

Barbados: 1892-1903 1/4d. to 10d. in mint blocks of four, mainly fine and fresh, most of the lower pairs unmounted. (36). S.G. 105-113.

Barbados: 1897-98 Diamond Jubilee CC 1/4d. to 10d. and 1906 Nelson Centenary (1s. with faint gum crease) sets overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 116s-24s and 145s-51s cat £360. Ex Straus.

Barbados: 1909-10 1/4d., 1d., 2d., 6d. and 1s. in mint blocks of four, a few gum bends and minor stains otherwise fine, some unmounted. (20). Btwn. S.G. 163 and 169.

Barbados: 1909-10 De La Rue die proof (c.1910) for “ONE SHILLING” value only in black on glazed card (92 x 60), fine. Photo.

Barbados: 1912-16 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 3s. and 1921-24 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3d. to 1s., Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/4d. to 3s. (less 1s.) overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum, many values are marginal. Ex Straus.

Barbados: 1916-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 3s. and 1918-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. and 3s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 181s-191s and 199s-200s, cat £380. Ex Straus. Photo.

Barbados: 1920-21 Victory set overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12a), mainly fine with gum. (12) S.G. 201-12s, cat. £250. Photo.

Barbados: 1920-21 Victory Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 3s. and Watermark Mult. Script CA 1d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 201s-12s cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Barbados: A mainly used collection on leaves, 1852 to 1950 incl. 1852-55 (1d.) (2), (4d.), 1855-58 (1/2d.) (2), (1d.) (2), 1858 6d. and 1s., 1860 pin-perf. 14 (1d.), 1861 (1d.), 1861-70 shades incl. (4d.) (3), 6d. (6), 1872 perf. 11 to 13 x 141/2 to 151/2 (4d.), 1873 3d., 1873 5s., 1875-80 good range of shades, wmk. varieties, cancellations, 1882-86 to 5s., 1892-1903 to 2s.6d. blue-black and orange, 1897-98 Jubilee 10d., 2s.6d., 1906 Nelson set, 1918-20 3s., 1920-21 Victory set (less 1s.), 1921-24 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s., 1950 to $2.40, etc., varied condition, mainly good to fine. (approx. 289)

Barbados: A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection on Hagner pages with a range of Britannia issues with imperf. (1d.)’s mint, 1852-55 (4d.) used, 1855-58 (1/2d.) used, 1861-70 6d. unused (2), 1s. mint, 1870 (1/2d.) mint, 1872 6d. used, 1s. mint, 1875-80 perf. 121/2 4d. unused, perf. 14 values to 1s. unused, 1878 type 3a 1d. on half 5s. used on piece, later mint incl. 1882-86 values to 1s., 1892-1903 to both 2s.6d. (less 1/2d.), 1897-98 Jubilee blued paper values to 5d. (used), 1905 8d., 2s.6d., 1906 Nelson set, 1912-16 to 2s., 1916-19 to 3s., 1920-21 Victory set, etc., varied condition, mainly good to fine. (approx. 279)

Basutoland: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1d. to 6d. set on registered Zeppelin cover to Bahia with purple cachet at lower left , cancelled Maseru “-3SEPA35”, endorsed “VIA LONDON !/OVERLAND/ordinary post”, slightly stained, not flown but nevertheless scarce. S.G. 11-14. Photo.

Bechuanaland: 1897-1902 G.B. overprinted 1/2d. to 6d. set of seven, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 59s. -65s cat £225. Ex Straus.

Bechuanaland: 1904-13 1d. (nibbled perfs at base) and 1s., 1913-24 1s. and Waterlow 2s.6d. and 5s. (both with minor natural gum creasing), overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 68s, 71s, 82s and 83s-4s cat £515. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bechuanaland: 1932 1/2d. to 10s. set, fine mint. (12) S.G. 99-110, cat. £325. Photo.

Bechuanaland: 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d. mint block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet, one (unmounted) showing variety “lightning conductor” [Pl. “3”, R. 2/5]. S.G. 111, c, cat. £140+. Photo.

Bechuanaland: 1955-58 1/2d. to 10s. set in mint corner marginal blocks of four, two of each are unmounted, fine. S.G. 143-153.

Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: 1886 to 1945 group of unused and used postal stationery mostly written up on leaves incl. wrappers, postal cards, registered envelopes, etc. (35)

Bechuanaland: Botswana: 1966 Independence 1c. to 2r. set used on f.d.c., the 71/2c. with variety yellow background. Pierron’s catalogue suggests that this was caused by a faulty ink mix or a trial printing. S.G. 211a, EC BWA422a, cat £2,500. Photo.

Bechuanaland: Botswana: 1967 Birds 1c. unmounted mint vertical strip of five, showing colour shift of red resulting in “double legs”, fine. S.G. 224 var. Photo.

Bechuanaland: Botswana: An unmounted mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1967 Birds set, 1974 Minerals set, good range of issues to 1996, minor varieties, etc. (100s)

Belgium: 1897 to 1939 accumulation of Exhibition covers and cards with p.p.c’s incl. attractive early lithos, vignettes, range of special cancellations, unused sets, also 1897 Brussels Exhibition labels, etc.

Belgium: 1958 Brussels Exhibition, an accumulation of covers and cards (220+) mainly with special cancels, also a few stamps, some duplication.

Belgium: A collection in two albums with early issues used incl. 1849 Epaulettes 10c. and 20c., range of imperf. and perf. Medallions, 1860s to 1880s issues with perfs. and shades, 1893-1900 1f. carmine on green mint, 1910-11 Exhibitions used, German Occupation with 1914 to 2f.50c. on 2m. mint and used, 1916-18 values to 6f.25c. on 5m. mint, set used, 1915-22 5f. “FRANKEN” used, and on cover with original values to 10f., 1918 Red Cross Fund set mint, 1919-20 Tin Hat set mint (2f. with tone spot) and used (less 35c.), 1919-21 Belgian Occupation of Germany sets mint and most values used, 1921-25 5f. red-brown sheet of four (folds) with exhibition cancel in corner, 1928 Orval Abbey set mint and used, 1929 10f. to 100f. mint and used, 1929 Orval Abbey set mint, TB Fund sets mint or used, 1931-32 to 10f. mint, 1931 Soldiers’ Relief Fund miniature sheet with Exhibition cancel, 1932 Cardinal Mercier set mint, Infantry Memorial 75c. + 3f.25 used, 1f.75 + 4f.25 mint, 1933 Orval Abbey set mint, 1935 SITEB miniature sheet mint and used (stained), 1936 Exhibition miniature sheets mint, 1944-56 perf. 111/2 King Leopold 5f. mint, 1949 Jordaens paintings miniature sheet mint, 1952 U.P.U. set used, later mint or used to 1960s with a few later, Railway Parcels issues incl. 1938 6f. on 5f.50 official bisect used 1939 (Sept. 6th) on parcel form, covers and cards incl. airmails, stationery, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Bermuda: 1918-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2s. to £1 set of six overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 51b-5s, cat £800. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bermuda: 1920-21 Tercentenary 1/4d. to 1s. set of nine overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 59s-67s cat £375. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bermuda: 1921 Tercentenary 1/4d. to 1s. set of nine overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 68s-76s cat £325. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bermuda: 1924-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 2s. purple and blue on grey-blue, with variety beak in lines below left scroll [R. 4/9], fine and fresh mint. S.G. 88ge, cat. £350. Photo.

Bermuda: 1924-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 2s.6d. black and scarlet-vermilion on deep blue, showing HPF 36 nick in top right scroll, fine mint. S.G. 89jc, cat. £500. Photo.

Bermuda: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1s. slate and purple, mint block of four from the right of the sheet, one with variety “kite and vertical log” [Pl. “2A”, R. 10/6], mint, variety unmounted, fine. S.G. 97k, cat. £288+. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 Sixth printing March 1943 2s. deep red-purple and blue on pale blue showing gash in chin [R. 2/5], fine mint and scarce on this printing. S.G. 116df. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 Line perf. 141/4 5/- dull yellow-green and red on yellow, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 118b, cat. £275. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 5s. pale bluish green and carmine-red on pale yellow (Fifth printing March 1943), with variety gash in chin [R. 2/5], very fine mint. R.P.S. certificate (2008). S.G. 118df. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 perf. 14 10s. green and lake on emerald, fine and fresh unmounted mint. S.G. 119, cat. £450. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 10s. green and deep lake on pale emerald fine mint with usual brownish gum. S.G. 119, cat. £450. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 Perf. 14 10s. bluish-green and deep red on green, 12s.6d. grey and pale orange, £1 pale purple and black on pale red, Perf. 13 £1 violet and black on scarlet (2), fine mint. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 perf. 14 10s. deep green and dull red on green (emerald back) in a fine unmounted mint block of four from the top of the sheet, showing HPF 3, 4, 15a, 15b, 15c, 16. S. G. 119d, cat. £320+. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 Perf. 13 10/- green and vermilion on green, unmounted block of four from the foot of the sheet, showing HPF 56, fine. S.G. 119e, cat. £180+. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 12s.6d. grey and pale yellow, showing HPF 17a gash in chin, mint, minute mark on face, otherwise fine and a rare variety. S.G. 120cf, cat. £1,800. Photo.

Bermuda: 1938-53 Large Key Type Issues: First printing November 1937 £1 pale red-purple and black on red, showing BFF 2 state I “ER” joined, fine used. S.G. 121a, cat. £550. Photo.

Bermuda: 1970 Decimal Currency 6c. on 6d. with watermark inverted, fine used from top of sheet. S.G. 237w, cat. £180. Photo.

Bermuda: 1971 Golfing 4c. and 1978-83 Wildlife 5c. and 1984 Stockman 40c. all with inverted watermarks, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 279w, 389w, 471w.

Bermuda: A K.G.V. to K.G.VI selection of high values, incl. 1918-22 4s. mint, 1938-53 perf. 14 2s.6d. mint (5), 5s. (2) mint, 10s. used, £1 mint, perf. 13 10s. (2) mint, used, 12s.6d. mint (2), etc., varied condition. (37)

Bolivia: An accumulation in varied condition on leaves, stockcards and in packets incl. 1867 Condor to 50c. (6) and 100c. unused, duplicated ranges of later issues, selection of covers and cards incl. 1875 three stampless covers with handstamps, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Brazil: 1865 (Dec. 29) wrapper from Bahia to Buenos Aires, bearing a fine strike of the scarce Crown circular “PAID/AT/BAHIA” in blue. Photo.

Brazil: A collection from 1843 to 1890 on stockleaves, incl. 1843 30r., 60r. (3) and 90r. used, 1850 on yellowish paper to 600r. used, 1854-61 200r. unused, used (3), 430r. unused, used (3), etc., mixed condition. (approx. 212)

British Guiana: 1898 Jubilee set, 1900-03 CA 1c. to 60c., 1905 “POSTAGE AND REVENUE” $2.40 and 1907-10 Watermark Mult Crown CA 1c. to 12c., overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 216s-21s, 233s-8s, 251s and 252s-7s cat £390. Ex Straus.

British Guiana: 1911 (Oct. 21) postcard to London, bearing 1907-10 1c. blue-green (3) each tied by very fine “BRITISH GUIANA PHILATELIC EXHIBITION” cancellations, fine. Photo.

British Guiana: 1913-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 96c.(3, two additional shades) set, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G.259s-269cs cat £222. Ex Straus.

British Guiana: 1921-27 1c. to 96c. set (less 24c.), also 1913-21 24c., overprinted “SPECIMEN”, a couple slightly toned otherwise fine with gum. (11). S.G. 272s-282s (ex 278s), 265s.

British Guiana: 1938-52 $1 bright violet perf 14 x 13, very lightly mounted mint, fine. S.G. 317a. Photo.

British Guiana: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection on leaves and stockleaves, incl. 1882 1c. magenta used se-tenant pair, mint with 1898 Jubilee sets (2), 1905-07 set, 1905 $2.40, unmounted mint with 1934-51 set, 1938-53 to $3 (3), booklets with 1945-49 24c. (5), etc. (100s)

British Honduras: 1888-91 1c. on 1d. (2) and 1891-1901 3c. used on 1895 (Feb. 8) Hotel advertising envelope to U.S.A., cancelled by barred ovals with Belize c.d.s. below, attractive. Photo.

British Honduras: 1891 to 1911, a selection overprinted “SPECIMEN” incl. 1891-1901 CA seven values to $2, $5, 1902-04 CA 1c. to 20c., 1904-07 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $5 set of six and 1908-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to 25c, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. (20)

British Honduras: 1904-07 $1, $2 and $5 fine used on separate pieces, each with Belize 1910 (Aug. 26) c.d.s. cancels. S.G. 91-93, cat. £645. Photo.

British Honduras: 1922-33 1c. to $5 set overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN” (Samuel types D12, D16 or D19), mainly fine with gum. (13) S.G. 124s-37s, cat. £300.

British Honduras: 1922-33 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 25c. and $5 and Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to $2 set (less perf 1c., 3c. and 4c.) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 124s-37s (less 127s, 129s and 130s). Ex Straus.

British Honduras: 1962 Birds 2c., a left marginal example with variety turquoise-blue (bird’s head) omitted, good used. S.G. 203a, unpriced used. Photo.

British Honduras: 1964 New Constitution 1c. with variety orange-yellow (knob) omitted, fine unmounted mint with normal for comparison. S.G. 217b, cat. £200, EC BLZ434a. Photo.

British Honduras: 1971 Bridges of the World 50c. with variety pale blue omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 323var, EC BLZ646a, cat. £275. Photo.

British Indian Ocean Territory: 1968-70 10r. Lion Fish, variety imperforate in a fine unmounted mint vertical pair. S.G. 30a, cat. £900, EC IOT60a - 25 pairs known. Photo.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1893 (Feb. 25) 40pa. on 21/2d. stationery envelope to Germany, additionally franked by 1893 40pa. on 1/2d. pair used on the first day, tied by British Post Office Constantinople c.d.s’s. The Philatelic Society (1898) certificate. Photo.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1893 (Feb. 27) envelope to England, franked by 1893 40pa. on 1/2d., tied by British Post Office Constantinople c.d.s. Photo.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1901 (May 18) p.p.c. registered to Italy, bearing Great Britain 1881 1d. die II and Turkish Currency 1885-88 40pa. on 21/2d., cancelled by British Post Office Constantinople c.d.s., violet “R/FEE PAID”. Photo.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1902-05 80pa. on 5d., 4pi. on 10d., 12pi. on 2s.6d., 1909 5pi. on 1s, and 1921 1s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 9s-11s., 21s and L23s cat £275. Ex Straus.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1902-05 80pa. on 5d. mint horizontal pair, one showing small “0” in “80”, fine and fresh. S.G. 9, a, cat. £338. Photo.

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1921 surch. set of three and 1918 183/4pi. on 1s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” with full gum,180pi. on 10s. has a couple of faint gum bends otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 47s-50s, cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

British Virgin Islands: 1834 (Aug. 5) wrapper to England, bearing manuscript “2/2 P. P.”, backstamped two line “TORTOLA/5 AUG 34”, fine. Photo.

British Virgin Islands: 1848 entire from Tortola to Scotland, rated “1/-”, on reverse has British P.O. “TORTOLA” double arc datestamp. Photo.

British Virgin Islands: 1883-84 1/2d. dull green showing variety top left triangle detached, used on 1901 21/2d. stationery envelope, registered to U.S.A., additionally franked 1899 1/2d. pair and Leewards 1890 1/2d., fine. Photo.

British Virgin Islands: 1899 CA 1/2d. to 5s. (some values with a few small imperfections) and 1904 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s., sets overprinted “SPECIMEN” majority are fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 43s-62s cat £340. Ex Straus.

British Virgin Islands: 1913-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set (21/2d. is damaged at top), 1916-19 War Tax pair and 1921 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. and 1d., overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly mint and fresh with full gum. S.G. 69s-81s cat £340. Ex Straus.

British Virgin Islands: 1922-28 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to 5s. overprinted/perforated “SPECIMEN”, good to fine with gum. (16). S.G. 86s-101s, cat. £325. Photo.

Brunei: 1906 overprinted or surcharged on stamps of Labuan 1c. to $1 on 8c. set, mainly fine used. S.G. 11-22, cat. £750. Photo.

Brunei: 1907-10 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 23s-33s cat £275. Ex Straus.

Brunei: 1908-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA c. to $25 set, with additional 10c. shade, all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, a few minor faults incl. 25c. is torn at foot and $25 with diagonal gum crease, others mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 34s-48s cat £600. Ex Straus.

Brunei: 1908-22 $25 black on red mint (characteristic dried gum), fine. S.G. 48, cat. £550. Photo.

Brunei: 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition 5c. orange with “5” retouched and short “I” in “EXHIBITION”, fine mint. S.G. 55a, cat. £550. Photo.

Burma: 1937 (Apr.) 3p. to 10r., also Officials 1937 (Apr.-June) 3p. to 10r. set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 1-16, O1-O14. Photo.

Burma: A K.G.V mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1937 to 5r. mint, to 25r. used, etc., varied condition. (59)

Canada: Provinces: A selection in a folder, incl. British Columbia 1865-67 3d. unused (3), used, 1868-71 perf. 14 2c. used (3), 5c. (3) used, 25c. used, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, etc., mixed condition. (123)

Canada: Provinces: A mint and used collection in a Lindner album, incl. Newfoundland with 1887-88 10c. used, 1897 Discovery set of imperforate plate proofs, New Brunswick, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Canada: British Columbia & Vancouver Island: 1860 no watermark 21/2d. deep reddish-rose in a very fine fresh mint block of four, a very scarce multiple. Ex Dale Lichtenstein. S.G. 2. Photo.

Canada: Newfoundland: 1937 Additional Coronation Issue, a duplicated mint selection, various perfs. with values to 48c. (17), mainly fine with many unmounted.

Canada: Newfoundland: A collection on stockleaves with a range of imperfs. unused and used to 1s., 1865-71 5c. used, 13c. mint and used, various 1868 to 1896 issues mint, unused and used incl. 1894 5c. block of four mint, 1897 Discovery values to 24c. mint, set used, 1897-1918 1/2c. to 5c. mint, 1911-16 Coronation set mint, to 12c. used, later mint incl. 1919 Contingent set, 1923-24 to 24c., 1928-29 Publicity set, 1931 Air no wmk. and wmk’d sets, 1933 Air set, also set used, 1937 Coronation comb perf. 13 values to 48c., also a selection of Nova Scotia imperfs., etc., varied condition, mainly good to fine. (100s)

Canada: Newfoundland: A collection in an album and stockbook, incl. 1860 2d. orange-vermilion unused, 1865-71 5c. brown unused and used, 1868-73 3c. vermilion used, 5c. black used, 1897 Discovery to 60c. mint, 1911-16 Coronation set mint, 1919 Contingent set mint, 1928-29 set mint, 1933 Air set mint, 1933 set mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Canada: Nova Scotia: 1863 1c. large die proof in black on India paper (33 x 43mm.), fine. Pratt 8P1a. Ex Baillie. Photo.

Canada: Nova Scotia: 1863 1c., 5c., 10c. and 121/2c., also New Brunswick 5c., 10c. and 121/2c., each used on separate covers, variously addressed, some cover faults, otherwise fine.

Canada: Nova Scotia: 1863 10c. imperf. colour trials on India (6), in yellow-orange, vermilion (2 shades), green, dull red, yellow-brown, respectively, each in a horizontal pair, some affixed to card. (18). Photo.

Canada: A mint selection comprising 1928-29 50c. (2), 1942-48 50c., $1 in blocks of four and 1949 Official 50c. (unmounted), also Newfoundland 1910 perf. 12x14 1c. marginal block of four showing both listed varieties, also a used copy showing the “NFW” variety, mainly fine.

Canada: 1935 Silver Jubilee, a collection on leaves incl. set in unmounted mint blocks of four, quantity of used with singles, blocks of four and other multiples, f.d.c’s with set on single cover and two sets of each value on separate covers, 5c. imperf. plate proof pair on card, etc., mainly fine. (100s). S.G. 335-340.

Canada: Officials: A mint and used collection in a Lindner album, incl. 1949 set used, 1950-52 set used, some plate blocks, etc. (100s)

Canada: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in three albums and stockbook, incl. 1852-57 3d. used, large and small Queens, 1868-90 121/2c. unused, 15c. mint (2), 1897-98 to 20c. mint, 1898-1902 to 20c. used, 1897 Jubilee to 10c. mint (4), etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Canada: A collection in two albums and a stockbook, from 1852-57 3d. Beaver (3) used, 3d. plate proof, 1852-57 10d. used, large Queens incl. 1c. and 2c. with wmk. used, 1869 1c. orange-yellow mint, small Queens to 10c. mint, 1897 Jubilee 1/2c. to $1 used, 1908 Quebec set used, K.G.V and K.G.VI sets used, postage dues, 1875-92 Registration 8c. used, covers from 1821 incl. 1856 “WAY 3”, 1860 “FORWARDED 7”, 1874 registered “PAID 5”, later f.d.c’s, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Canada: A mint and used collection from 1903 to 1967 in seven red folders. incl. 1908 Quebec sets mint and used, 1928-29 set of imperforate plate proofs, also mint set, 5c. booklet pane, 1930-31 set mint, a good range of later issues with plate blocks, booklet panes, etc. (100s)

Canada: A Q.V. mint and used collection in a red folder, incl. 1852-57 3d. and 6d. imperforate plate proofs, large and small Queens with 1868-90 2c. green used showing portion of watermark, 1897 Jubilee 1/2c., 1c., 2c., 3c. and 5c. in imperforate plate proof pairs, mint to 50c., used to $1. and $5., etc., varied condition. (100s)

Canada: A large unmounted mint Q.E.II accumulation, 1972 to 2002 (c.) incl. singles, sheets, presentation packs, special packs, etc., stated face value CAN $3,700.

Canada: A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection on leaves incl. 1859 121/2c. used, good range of small and large Queens used with shades, 1897-98 to 8c. mint, 1935 to $1 mint, Provinces incl. New Brunswick 1851 3d. used, quantity of Newfoundland incl. 1933 Air set mint (30c. tear), Gilbert set mint, Prince Edward Is. 1862-69 9d. mint, etc., mixed condition, a few mint stuck down. (100s)

Canada: A mint and used selection of better items in a counter book with 1852-57 values to 71/2d., 1859 to 17c. (2), Large Heads to 15c. (5), 1897 Jubilee values to 50c., 1908 Quebec to 20c. (3), later issues to 1951, a range of Newfoundland etc., very varied condition.

Canada: A K.G.V mint and used collection in a red folder, incl. 1911-22 to 50c. mint (3), 1922-31 to $1 mint, booklet panes, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Canada: A mint and used duplicated collection on leaves incl. 1859 to 17c. used, range of large and small Queens used, 1897 Jubilee to 50c. mint or used, 1898-1902 to 20c. used, 1908 Quebec set mint (10c. used), later sets to $1 used, coil and booklet stamps, quantity of modern issues mint and used to 1990(c.), Officials, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Canada: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in ten Lindner albums, folder and leaves, incl. a good range of Q.E.II issues to 2003 with many plate blocks, Postage Dues 1930-32 set mint, etc. (1,000s)

Canada: Airmails: A collection in three Lindner albums, incl. 1924 (Oct. 1) Estevan-Winnipeg flown cover with vignette, Commercial Airways, Elliot-Fairchild, Western Canada Airways, Yukon Airways, 1926 (Mar. 27) Toronto-Red Lake flown cover signed by the pilot, etc. (100s)

Canada: Literature: A small library contained in two cartons, incl. “The Admiral Issue” by Marler, “The Postage Stamps and Postal History” by Boggs, books on cancellations, etc. The buyer of this lot is responsible for its removal from our offices.

Cayman Islands: Stamps of Jamaica cancelled with Type Z3 on 1889-91 21/2d. deep purple and blue, on piece cancelled by Grand Cayman c.d.s. (NO 8 99), fine and scarce. B.P.A. certificate (2003). S.G. Z13, cat. £750. Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1900 CA 1/2d. and 1d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine with full gum. S.G.1s and 2s cat £150. Ex Straus.

Cayman Islands: 1902-03 CA 1/2d. to 1s., overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G.3s-7s cat £225. Ex Straus.

Cayman Islands: 1907 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. to 5s., overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G.13s-16s cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1907-09 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s., overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (9) S.G.25s-30s cat £350. Ex Straus.Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 10s. set with both 3d, 1s. and 10s. values overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum with some values marginal. S.G. cat £605. Ex Straus.

Cayman Islands: 1917 11/2d. on 21/2d. and 1919-20 1/2d. and 11/2d. on 21/2d. orange War Stamps overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 56s, 57s and 59s cat £240. Ex Straus.

Cayman Islands: 1921-26 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1s. black on green, variety watermark reversed, mint, a little heavily mounted otherwise fine. S.G. 63x, cat. £425. Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1968 Christmas 1/4d. with variety gold omitted, fine unmounted mint from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate numbers. S.G. 215a, cat. £250, EC CYM 510a. Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1980 Rotary International 50c. with variety black (Royal Cypher and face value) omitted, fine unmounted mint, marginal. S.G. 499a, cat. £325. Photo.

Ceylon: 1857-59 Imperforate 6d. deep brown, fine used with clear to large margins all round, with light barred cancellation, scarce shade. B.P.A. certificate (1988). S.G. 6b, cat. £1,000. Photo.

Ceylon: 1861-64 intermediate perf 14 to 151/2 8d. brown, a fine used example. S.G. 24, cat. £500. Photo.

Ceylon: 1903-05 CA 2c. to 2r.25 set and 1908 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5c. and 6c. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (14) S.G. 265s-76s and 289s and 291s cat £230. Ex Straus.

Ceylon: 1910-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to 10r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 292s-300s cat £200. Ex Straus.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 50r. dull purple overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 320s cat £190. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 100r. grey-black overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12a), fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 321s cat £325. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 500r. dull green overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 322s cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 100r. grey-black overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D16) fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 359s. cat £400. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 die proof essay of the frame only printed in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), with all lettering and value tablets handpainted for a 20r. value but differing from the issued design, the side panels has “TWENTY/RUPEES” instead of “POSTAGE/REVENUE” and the small oval ornaments at foot have been blocked out and have “P” and “R” superimposed in white. The card is marked “BEFORE/STRIKING” (deleted) and “Duplicate alongside, three manuscript dates “5th. May 27” (in ink), “5/5/27” and “30/9/20” (both in pencil). Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 1r. die proof of frame in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “AFTER STRIKING” and dated “3/8/27” in manuscript. S.G. 363 P. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 1r. perforated colour trials (5) affixed to piece ex De La Rue archives (85 x 214mm.), in issued colours with proposed values written alongside, fine. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 1r. dull and bright purple (2). 2r. green and carmine and 5r. green and dull purple (2) all in mint corner plate blocks of four, two of each are unmounted, mainly fine. S.G. 363-365.

Ceylon: 1927-29 2r. die proof of frame in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “5/7/27” in manuscript. S.G. 364 P. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 5r. frame only in an imperforate block of four from lower-right corner of sheet, printed in black on surfaced paper and dated “29/7/27”. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 10r. die proof of frame in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “8/7/27” in manuscript. S.G. 366 P. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 20r. die proof of frame in black on white glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “5/7/27” in manuscript. S.G. 367 P. Photo.

Ceylon: Officials: 1869 “SERVICE” unissued 1d. to 2s. set of seven, mint, mainly fine. S.G. 01-07.

Ceylon: A collection of picture postcards in five albums and loose, incl. street scenes, transport, etc. (approx. 209 items)

Ceylon: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection on Hagner pages incl. 1857 6d. used (tear), 1857-59 imperf. selection used (some repaired), 5d. mint (apparently imperf.), 1857-64 1/2d. used, later perf’d issues to 2s. (2) unused, to 1s. used, 1872-80 96c. wmk. inverted used, 1885 5c. on 64c. mint, 1887 1r.12 wmk. upright mint, 1893-99 2r.50 used on piece, K.E.VII values to 2r.25 mint, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 159)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: A selection, incl. envelopes, registered envelopes, Air letters with 1945 40c. (4 x 10c.) unused (2), etc., varied condition. (32 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: An unused and used selection, incl. envelopes, wrappers, some “SPECIMEN” overprints, etc., varied condition. (150 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1872 to 1907 a comprehensive collection on leaves, incl. 1880 8c. brown on buff used (2), 1885 21/2c. on 8c. used, 1887 De La Rue proof of a proposed 5c. + 5c. blue reply card dated “3 AUG. 87”, 1906 2c. + 2c. olive-yellow unused, range of “SPECIMEN” overprints, reply cards, Officials, uprated cards, etc. (203 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1872 to 1935, an unused and used selection, incl. 1927 2c. on 3c. used, “SPECIMEN” overprints, 1892 Official cards unused and used, etc., varied condition. (234 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Lettercards: 1893 to 1908 unused and used selection on leaves, incl. destinations, uprated, “SPECIMEN” overprints, etc. (30 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1857 to 1859, an unused selection on leaves, comprising 1d. blue type 1 unused (3) and used, type 2 unused and used, 2d. type 2, 4d. type 2 unused, 5d. type 2 unused (2, one with manuscript line denoting specimen), 6d. type 2, 8d. type 2, 9d. type 1 (with manuscript line denoting specimen), type 2 unused, 1s, type 2 unused, 1s.9d. type 1 (with manuscript line denoting specimen), type 2 unused, 2s. type 2, good to fine. Photo.

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1857 to 1859 an unused selection mounted in an album, comprising 1d. blue (type 1 and type 2 (2)), 2d. green type 1, 4d. pink type 1, 5d. dark brown type 1, 6d. violet brown type 2, 8d. dark brown type 2, 9d. violet brown type 1, 1s. yellow type 2, 1s.9d. green type 2 and 2s. dark blue type 2, good to fine. Photo.

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1868 10d. die proofs in pink and black, printed on glazed cards (26 x 32mm.), rare. Photo.

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1872 4c. die proofs in grey and black, printed on glazed card, latter cut to shape and mouned on thin card (27 x 33mm.), former on wove paper (34 x 38mm.). Photo.

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1872 to 1900, an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. uprated envelopes, “SPECIMEN” overprints, etc. (51 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1893 to 1909 an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. “SPECIMEN” overprints, 1903-05 5c. on thin white laid paper unused, etc., good to fine. (37 items)

Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1879 to 1909 an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. range of types, shades, papers, etc., fair to fine. (48 items)

China: 1878-83 thin paper stamp 41/2mm. apart, 5c. yellow-ochre, a few rough perfs. at left, otherwise fine unused without gum, very rare. Chan 6. S.G. 6. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: 1885-88 Small Dragon 5ca. fifty-nine used examples incl. blocks of eight, six (marginal) and four, various pairs, range of cancellations. Condition is a little mixed. Ex Straus.

China: 1894 Dowager Empress 9c. dull green, used on 1896 opened-out envelope from the French Consulate in Tientsin to the French Legation in Peking, cancelled by Tientsin seal in blue, with red oval framed “R” registration mark, on reverse has Customs c.d.s’s of Tientsin and Peking, also reverse only of envelope with 9c. cancelled by Newchwang seal and Customs Newchwang c.d.s alongside. Photo.

China: 1897 Dowager Empress 2nd printing 9c. yellow-green, unused with a few rough perfs, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. certificate (1956). Ex Straus. Chan 28S, cat. $5,000. Photo.

China: 1897 (Jan.) type 21 surcharged Revenue 2c. on 3c. deep red with “s” in “cents” inverted mint, the top stamp in a vertical pair with normal, some lightly toned perfs. and each with a portion of gum missing otherwise fine, rare. S.G. 93, d, cat. £800. Photo.

China: 1900-06 1/2c., 1c. and 2c. three of each printed together in a sheetlet of nine, printed in rose on unwatermarked paper, overprinted “WATERLOW & SONS LTD./SPECIMEN” and each one with small punch hole, fine and rare. Photo.

China: 1900-06 20c., 30c. and 50c. three of each printed together in a sheetlet of nine, printed in maroon on unwatermarked paper, overprinted “WATERLOW & SONS LTD./SPECIMEN” and each one with small punch hole, fine and rare. Photo.

China: A collection in a Minkus album and a stockbook incl. 1878-83 Large Dragon 1ca., 3ca. mint, 3ca. (3), 5ca. (3) used, 1885-88 Small Dragon 1ca. to 5ca. unused, 1894 values to 12ca. mint and used, 1897 small figures 2c. on 3ca. mint, 1897 Revenue 1c. on 3c. unused, 1898 $5 mint (thin), 1913-33 London Printing values to $1 mint, $5 used, First Peking Printing $10 used, 1921 Air set used, later 1920s issues mint and used, range of 1940s surcharges, People’s Republic issues to 1960s mainly used incl. 1963 Landscapes, Taiwan selection of early issues used, 1953 Anti-Tuberculosis set unused, 1960 sets mint or unused, Manchukuo, selection of Shanghai, Japanese Occupation, etc., varied condition. (100s)

China: An interesting accumulation in mixed condition on leaves, stockcards and in packets with Large Dragons to 5ca. (8) used, Small Dragons mint and used, Dowager surcharges, 1897 Imperial Chinese Post to $1 mint, 1898 Chinese Imperial Post to $2 mint, 1897 Red Revenues (12, incl. small surcharge 2c. on 3c. mint), later sets mint, Manchuria, a few covers and cards, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

China: A large accumulation in albums, stockbooks, on leaves and loose in two cartons, mint and used from early to modern, covers, locals, provinces, Taiwan, foreign Post Offices, etc. (1,000s)

China: An accumulation of mainly Municipal issues in varied condition on leaves and stockcards with a range of different issues mint and used with strength in Shangai, Ex Straus. (100s)

China: A selection on leaves, incl. Municipal Posts, 1960-61 Chrysanthemums set mint, also some Great Britain and Channel Islands, etc. (100s)

China: 1898 (Apr.) envelope from Peking to Germany, bearing 10c. tied by “PEKING” dollar datestamp, with Hong Kong 5c. blue pair cancelled “SHANGHAI” c.d.s’s, on reverse has “SHANGHAI” dollar datestamp, few cover imperfections. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: 1898 (Nov. 29) envelope with printed “LEGATION/DE LA/REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS/EN CHINE” with hand-drawn bird in branches, registered to France, bearing Hong Kong 10c. purple on red vertical strip of three with “SHANGHAI” c.d.s’s, with two different “R” markings, on reverse has Chinese 10c. green and 20c. claret tied by “PEKING” dollar datestamp. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: 1899 (Feb. 23) opened-out envelope to England, bearing on reverse Dragon 10c. green tied by “WENCHOW” dollar datestamp with similar mark for Shanghai alongside, on front has Hong Kong 10c. purple on red tied by “SHANGHAI” c.d.s. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: 1901 opened-out red band cover from Chefoo to Tientsin, franked by 1898 4c. tied by bilingual “CHEFOO” c.d.s., on reverse has boxed violet “Chefoo Agency no. 1. Photo.

China: 1901 (c.) large red band envelope, registered from Siao-tah-tze to Peking. franked by Dragon 1c. and 3c. (4), tied by boxed “Sioa-tah-tze/Registered Postal Matter/Mukden”. Photo.

China: 1901 (c.) red band envelope from Chefoo to Tientsin, bearing Dragon 3c., tied by bilingual “CHEFOO” c.d.s. with boxed “Chefoo Postal Agency no. 5” in black. Photo.

China: 1902-08 four covers comprising 1902 from Mukden to Tientsin, bearing Dragon 1/2c. (2) tied by boxed “Dah-Tsing P.O. Shangyang”, 1907 from Mukden to Tientsin bearing Dragon 2c. tied by boxed “Dah Tung Chao P.O. Agency”, 1908 from I Tung to Peking bearing Dragon 2c. tied by boxed “Kirin I Tung City P.O.” and undated cover from Manchuli to Peking bearing Dragon 3c. (corner missing) and 5c. tied by boxed purple “Manchuli”, fair to fine.

China: 1902 (c.) opened-out red band envelope from Harbin to Changchun, bearing Dragon 1c. and 2c., tied by bilingual “HARBIN” datestamp, on reverse has scarce boxed “Agency no. 1”. Photo.

China: 1905 red band envelope from Chefoo to Tientsin, bearing Dragon 1c. (2) with “CHEFOO” datestamp, boxed “Chefoo Agency no. 7” and boxed “Yen-Tai Agency of P.O. Branch Office” both in red. Photo.

China: 1912 to 1998, an accumulation of covers and cards, incl. postal stationery, f.d.c.’s, commercial mail, etc. (100s)

China: Airmails: 1920 (May 7) Experimental flight between Tientsin-Peking and return. Newspaper wrapper of the “North China Daily Mail” special edition inscribed “BY FIRST/AERIAL POST/To/PEKING”, carried on the return flight. Bearing boxed bilingual “CHINESE POST OFFICE/Despatched by Aeroplane/TIENTSIN TO PEKING” and circular bilingual “9. 5. 7/AEROPLANE SERVICE/TIENTSIN/G.P.O.” timestamp both in violet and black circular “NEWSPAPERS UNDER SPECIAL CONTRACT/TIENTSIN” datestamp. Stated only 19 copies of the North China Daily Mail were carried and to date only three wrappers have been found, this the finest. A great Chinese Air Mail rarity. Photo.

China: 1945 (c.) stampless envelope from Cher Wu Shee (Manchuria), bearing locally prepared circular rubber handstamp denoting postage paid, no stamps available, overstruck by small red seal of the Postmaster, interesting item. After the expulsion of the Japanese and before the Communist invasion, there was little time to receive fresh stocks of stamps. Photo.

China: 1950 stampless official envelope from the Communist Bank of Kirin to Peking, bears purple chop “Kirin city P.O. Postage Paid”, scarce. Photo.

China: 1950 stampless official envelope from the Communist Bank of Kirin branch at Shan-hai-kwan to Peking, bears red circular chop “Shan-hai-kwan P.O. Postage Paid”, scarce. Photo.

China: 1950 (Aug. 8) stampless cover from Shanhaikwan to Peking, bearing “POSTAGE PAID” chop, fine. Photo.

China: 1958 (Mar. 11) money order cover, posted at Shengyang to Tai-Yuen, bearing boxed “Local Postage Paid” chop in black, red cachet “If undelivered please return to the money order office” and red “Shengyang P.O. Mobile P.O.” Photo.

China: Municipal Posts of Treaty Ports: Shanghai: A selection of twenty three unused large Dragons in varied condition incl. some reprints. Ex Straus.

China: Municipal Posts of Treaty Ports: Chefoo: 1893 2c. blocks of 24 and 16, 5c. block of 24, 10c. blocks of 24 and 16, 1894 1/2c. sheets of 40 (2), blocks of 20 (2), 1c. sheet of 40, block of 24, 5c. sheets of 40 (2), strip of three, all mint, mainly fair to fine.

China: Municipal Posts of Treaty Ports: Hankow: Two undated stampless covers from Hankow, bearing different “Postage Paid” cachets in black. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Ximan: 1946 (Aug. 15) First Anniversary of Victory 50c. turquoise-blue in an unused part sheet of 71, and $1 vermilion part sheet of 64, unused, mainly fine. S.G. NE5, 6, cat £843 as singles.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Apr.) 20c. on 3s., $1 on 17s., $5 on 6s. carmine, $5 on 6s. yellow-orange, (May) Transfer of Administration set and (July ) Ninth Anniversary $15 on 12f. orange, used on unaddressed philatelic envelope, fine. S.G. NE8-10, 12, 14-16, 19. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Oct. 19) Death Anniversary of Lu Xun $1 on 1f. to $15 on 12f. set in blocks of four from the lower right corner of the sheet, one of each showing 2nd. and 3rd. rows transposed, one of each showing 3rd. character same as 1st. in third row, fine mint, three of each unmounted, rare S.G. NE26-NE28 var. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Oct. 19) Death Anniversary of Lu Xun $1 on 1f. showing character repeated in 4th. row, $15 on 12f. (2) one showing new type inserted in 3rd. row, other with 1st. character omitted, fine mint. S.G. NE26, NE28 var. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Oct. 19) Death Anniversary of Lu Xun $1 on 1f. to $15 on 12f. set each showing last character in the third row inverted, fine mint. S.G. NE26-NE28 var. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Oct. 19) Death Anniversary of Lu Xun $1 on 1f. to $15 on 12f. set, fine mint. S.G. NE26-NE28. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1946 (Oct. 19) Death Anniversary of Lu Xun $1 on 1f. to $15 on 12f. set, cancelled with Lu Xun commemorative cancellations in red, fine. S.G. NE26-NE28. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1948 (Nov. 7) 31st. Anniversary of Russian October Revolution $10 on 1f. to $100 on 4f., fine mint set with red collector’s handstamp on gum, extremely rare. S.G. NE45-NE47. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1948 (Nov. 15) Guangdong Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition $10 on 2f. yellow-green, mint with a few rough perfs, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. NE48. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1948 (Nov. 15) Guangdong Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition $50 on 20f. brown, mint with a few rough perfs, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. NE49. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1948 (Nov.)-49 $5 on 3s. green and $10 on 1f. brown-lake, fine mint. S.G. NE50, NE51. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1948 (Nov.)-49 $100 on 4f. yellow-olive, fine mint, scarce. S.G. NE53. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1949 (Sept)-50 $7 on $5 yellow-green, overprint in red, mint block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet showing overprint misplaced, stated only one sheet known. S.G. NE65 var. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1949 (Sept)-50 $7 on $5 yellow-green, overprint in red, $7 on $5 yellow-green overprint in black, used on $10 stationery card to Shanghai. S.G. NE65, NE65a. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1949-50 $50 on $5 yellow-green used with 1949 Founding $35 on 1949 registered envelope, few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. NE66, NE71. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1949 (Nov. 1) 32nd. Anniversary of Russian Revolution $10 grey-green, unused from the top right corner of the sheet, showing variety imperforate between stamp and right margin, unusual. S.G. NE72 var. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Andong: 1946 (Oct.) $5 turquoise-green, fine used on 1947 (Oct.) envelope to Tao Li Po, fine. S.G. NE107. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Andong: 1947 (July) $10 vermilion in a complete sheet (5 x 10), printed on surfaced paper with coloured illustrations on reverse, unused, few folds and imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. NE111. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: Port Arthur and Dairen: 1950 envelope, registered from Harbin to Peking, bearing 1948 (Nov.) $500 on $2 rose-red, $1,500 on $5 orange, 1950 Chinese People’s Political Conference $1,000, $1,500 (8) and $5,000, few imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: North-East China’s People’s Post: 1950 (July 1) Foundation of People’s Republic set and reprint set, fine unused. S.G. NE286- NE289. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: North-East China’s People’s Post: 1950 (Oct. 1) First Anniversary of Peoples Republic set and a set of reprints, fine unused. S.G. NE293-NE297. Photo.

China: Communist China: North-East China: A collection in an album, incl. 1949 Labour Day $1000 (3), $1500 and $4500 used on registered cover from Harbin to Peking, 1949 28th. Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party sets (180) in complete sheets, 1950 Sino-Soviet Treaty set unused, etc. (100s)

China: Communist China: North-East China: A collection on leaves, incl. 1946 (Aug. 15) First Anniversary sets (2) mint, 1946 (Oct. 10) 35th Anniversary set mint, 1947 (May 1) Labour Day sets (2) mint, 1949 (Apr. 1) $50 unused block of four, 1949 32nd. Anniversary of Russian Revolution $10 unused block of four, 1949 Stalin’s birthday $20 unused (2) and used, $35 unused (2), used, etc. (42)

China: British Railway Administration: 1901 5c. on 1/2c. brown, surcharge in black, four used examples, good to fine. Ex Straus. S.G. BR133. Photo.

China: French Post Offices: 1900 (June 7) envelope to England, bearing Chinese 5c. rose pair tied by Peking c.d.s. and French P.O’s 25c. black on rose cancelled “SHANG-HAI/CHINE” c.d.s., fine. Manuscript note on front “Foreign Legations were attacked and shut up in Peking just after this letter left”. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: French Post Offices: 1901 envelope from Chefoo to Wales, bearing Dragon 10c. and French P.O. 25c. cancelled by Shanghai c.d.s., also 1901 p.p.c. from Chefoo to Austria with Dragon 4c. and French P.O. 5c. pair cancelled by Shanghai c.d.s.

China: French Post Offices: 1901 (Mar. 1) envelope registered from Peking yo France, bearing Chinese 30c. rose, tied by oval “PEKING” datestamp and with French P.O’s in China 25c. pair and single cancelled “SHANG-HAI” c.d.s.. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: German Post Offices: 1898 (July 7) Chinese 1c. stationery card with 1c. ochre cancelled by boxed Chinese cancel and German P.O’s 5pf. pair cancelled by “TSINTAU” c.d.s’s. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: German Post Offices: 1900 (Feb. 23) 1c. Chinese stationery card to Germany with 1c. and 2c. Dragon stamps cancelled by oval “KIAOCHOW” datestamp, also German P.O’s 5pf. tied by “TSINGTAU” c.d.s. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: German Post Offices: 1901 (July 10) German 2pf. stationery card to Germany, additionally franked Kiautschou 3pf. cancelled “TSINGTAU” c.d.s’s with China 1897 large figures 1c. on 1c. salmon-red, fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: German Post Offices: 1902 (Apr. 11) 5pf. stationery card, registered to Germany, additionally franked by German P.O’s 10pf. and 30pf., cancelled by undated “NANLIU/DEUTSCHE POST”, also oval “TSINGTAU-KAUMI/BAHNPOST/ZUG 1” datestamp. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: German Post Offices: 1903 (Oct. 20) envelope to England, bearing Chinese Dragon 1c., 4c. and 5c., cancelled by violet oval “KIAOCHOW” datestamp with KIAUTSCHOU 20pf. cancelled by “TSINGTAU” c.d.s. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: Japanese Post Offices: A selection on mainly pieces on leaves, majority with I.J.P.O’s in Dairen, etc. (113 items)

China: Japanese Post Offices: A selection of covers and cards from 1909 to 1939 on leaves, incl. 1909-10 three envelopes from England to Dairen, 1913 O.H.M.S. envelope from the British Consulate, Dairen to England, bearing Japanese 10s. cancelled by “DAIREN/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. in violet, 1914 advertising envelope for the Yamato Hotel Mukden, bearing Japanese 3s. cancelled by “MOUKDEN/I.J.P.O.” c.d.s. in violet, etc. (27 items)

China: Japanese Post Offices: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1900-08 to 1y. mint, used to 5y., 1914-19 to 30s. mint, etc., varied condition. (95)

China: Russian Post Offices: 1903 (Mar. 26) envelope to London, endorsed at left “R.P.O. Chefoo”, bearing 10k. blue cancelled Russian Chefoo datestamp, with two Chinese 1/2c. brown Dragon stamps cancelled by single “PORT EDWARD/WEI HAI WEI” datestamp in blue black (Goldsmith type 10 unrecorded in blue black), on reverse has Stoke Newington receiving and a pen sketch of a British War ship. Ex Straus. Photo.

China: Russian Post Offices: A collection on leaves, incl. 1899-1908 vertically laid paper to 10r. mint, 1902 p.p.c. registered from Harbin, bearing Russian 1k., 2k. (3) and 7k., 1917 wove paper to 10d. on 10r. mint, etc., varied condition. (approx. 212)

China: Manchuria: 1937 booklet containing seven panes of S.G. 82a only, also extra pane, 1937 booklet containing two panes of S.G. 84a only, also two extra panes, interleaving adhering to gum, and one P.O. band.

China: Manchuria: 1940 (c.) unissued Patriotic Aviation Fund 3f. + 47f. se-tenant pair, mint, some gum disturbance, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

China: Manchuria: A collection from 1902 to 1950 on leaves, incl. 1912 red band cover from Fengtien to Tientsin bearing Dragon 2c. tied by Fengtien and with red tombstone of “Tien-Tung-Chiao”, Provinces 1927 1/2c. and 1c. mint pairs with overprint inverted, etc. (45 stamps, 38 items)

China: Manchuria: A collection of local overprints on leaves and in a stockbook, incl. Bin Hsien, Hai Lun, Harbin, Mu Dan Jiang, Ping Shan, Sui Ling, many blocks, part and full sheets, booklet panes, some stuck down, mixed condition. (100s)

China: Manchuria: A collection on leaves, incl. 1928 Chang Tso-lin sets (2) used on plain first day covers, 1929 Unification sets mint and used on cover, etc., varied condition. (149)

China: Manchuria: A selection of local overprints used on covers, incl. Chu Ho, Fu Chien, Harbin, Tai An Chen, Wang Kui, some philatelic covers, etc. (76 items)

China: Manchuria: A collection in three albums, incl. range of cancellations, postal stationery, p.p.c’s, etc. (100s)

China: Taiwan: 1895 “Black Flag” Republic imperf. 30 cash., 50 cash. and 100 cash. tied by “TAIWAN REPUBLIC/TAINAN” double ring c.d.s.’s to 1895 (Sept. 5) native red band cover, slight wrinkle, otherwise fine. S.G. R1-3, Chan F38-40. Ex Straus. Photo.

Cook Islands: Penrhyn Island: 1902 perf. 11 1d. carmine, overprint in brown, fine mint. Brandon certificate (1989). S.G. 3, cat. £850. Photo.

Crete: A mint and used collection in a stockbook, incl. 1900 red and black overprint sets mint, 5d. in black used, 1908 to 5d. mint and used, 1909 set mint, 1909-10 set mint, varieties, also range of Greek Postage Dues with 1902 2l., 3l., 5l., 30l. and 1d. in mint imperforate pairs, etc. (100s)

Croatia: A mainly mint collection in an album, incl. Hungarian issues overprinted for use in Croatia, 1941 Founding of Croatian Army, 1941 Exhibition set in sheets of 16, good range of complete sheets, imperforates, proofs, etc. (100s)

Cyprus: 1880 1/2d. rose Plate 12 LD cancelled “974”, plate 15 QJ cancelled “975” and plate 19 RP cancelled “942”, the last with rounded corner, otherwise fine. (3) S.G. 1, cat. £1,050. Photo.

Cyprus: 1880 1/2d. rose Plate 19 TN, lightly cancelled, slight trace of soiling, otherwise fine. S.G. 1, cat. £700. Photo.

Cyprus: 1880 1d. plate 216 IK-JL block of four, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” type GB9, large part original gum, a few perf separations between lower stamp and margin, fine and of fresh appearance. S.G. 2s. Photo.

Cyprus: 1880 4d. sage-green plate 16 GH, JE mint and IA, QG used, fine. S.G. 4, cat. £730.

Cyprus: 1880 6d. grey plate 16 PC-TD wing margin block of ten, used with “942” barred ovals of Larnaca, fine good strong colour, a rare multiple. S.G. 5, cat. £6,500 as singles. Photo.

Cyprus: 1881 1/2d. type 4 (16 or 161/2mm.) on 1d. red plate 201 KD with “975” cancellation, and plate 216 HG lightly cancelled, both unusually showing partially inked surcharges, fine. S.G. 8, cat. £585. Photo.

Cyprus: 1881 1/2d. type 5 (13mm.) on 1d. red plate 205 TA with variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, fair condition. S.G. 9aa, cat. £800. Photo.

Cyprus: 1881 1/2d. type 5 (13mm.) on 1d. red plate 215 HD with variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, fair condition. S.G. 9ab, cat. £450. Photo.

Cyprus: 1881 1/2d. type 5 (13mm.) on 1d. red plate 215 KC with variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, horizontal gum crease, otherwise good condition. S.G. 9ab, cat. £450. Photo.

Cyprus: 1881 1/2d. type 5 (13mm.) on 1d. red plate 215 TD with variety surcharge double, unused with part original gum, lower left corner crease, otherwise good condition. S.G. 9ab, cat. £450. Photo.

Cyprus: 1882 surcharges watermark Crown CC 30pa. on 1pi. rose, six used examples, representing the six types, fair to fine. S.G. 24.

Cyprus: 1886 (May-June) 8mm. 1/2 on 1/2pi. emerald-green, wmk. Crown CA, a vertical pair and single unused without gum, also single with part original gum, fair to good. S.G. 29. Photo.

Cyprus: 1902-04 CA 1/2pi. (with wmk. inverted) to 9pi. and 18pi. and 1904-10 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5pa. and 10pa. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Cyprus: 1902-04 1/2pi. to 45pi. overprinted “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in violet or blue by the Portuguese postal authority, without gum, 1/2pi. and 45pi. with a couple of short perfs. otherwise mainly fine and rare, this being the only complete set recorded. (10). S.G. 50s-59s. Photo.

Cyprus: 1904-10 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4pi. olive-green and purple showing broken top left triangle [Left pane, R. 7/5], fine mint. S.G. 66a, cat. £325. Photo.

Cyprus: 1912-15 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10pa. to 45pi. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (11) S.G. 74s-84s cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Cyprus: 1912-15 10pa. to 6pi. and 12pi. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, each additionally handstamped “COLONIAS” diagonally in violet by the Portuguese postal authority and taken from the Goa archives, mostly without gum, four with surface faults and other imperfections, scarce. (8). S.G. 74s-80s, 82s. Photo.

Cyprus: 1912-15 30pa., 2pi., 9pi., 12pi. and 45pi. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, each cancelled by the Gabon receiving authority. (5). S.G. 76s, 78s, 81s, 82s, 84s. Photo.

Cyprus: 1921-23 Watermark Mult. Script CA 10pa. to 45pi. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (15) S.G. 85s-99s cat £650. Ex Straus. Photo.

Cyprus: 1921-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10s. and £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 100s and 101s cat £550. Ex Straus. Photo.

Cyprus: 1934 1/4pi., 1/2pi., 3/4pi. and 11/2pi. each with small punch hole at lower right, from the Waterlow and Sons archive, fine with gum. S.G. 133-135, 137. Photo.

Cyprus: 1938-51 1/4pi. ultramarine and orange-brown, 1/2pi. green and 1pi. orange in marginal blocks of four, sample stamps, each with small Waterlow & Sons security punch holes, fine with full gum. Photo.

Cyprus: A Q.V. to K.G.V used selection on stockcards, incl. cancellations with Village, etc. (approx. 240)

Cyprus: A Q.V. to K.G.V small collection on leaves incl. 1880 4d. unused, 1894-96 to 18pi. (less 12pi.) mint, 1904-10 10pa. with broken top left triangle used, 1934 set to 45pi. mint, some duplicates, etc., varied condition. (153)

Cyprus: 1897 (Sept. 28) Rhodesia 1d. stationery card additionally franked 1d., addressed to Larnaca, showing octagonal “T/5.c.” and a fine “1 C.P.” postage due handstamps, some toning, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

Cyprus: Postal Stationery: 1913 (June 14) K.E.VII 2pi. blue stationery registered envelope size H to Plymouth, additionally franked by 1912-15 30pa. cancelled by “NICOSIA” squared circle, fine. Photo.

Dominica: 1776 (Feb. 26) entire to Scotland, endorsed “Pr The Noble/Capn Addis”, bearing four line “BRIGHT/HELM/STONE/SHIP LRE”, some cover faults, otherwise fine early item. Photo.

Dominica: 1813 (Nov. 15) cover to Edinburgh, with manuscript “4/0” and “2/5” with red Inspectors Crown, bearing on reverse a good strike of the “DOMINICA” fleuron, fine. Photo.

Dominica: 1819 (June 10) entire letter to London, bearing “2/2” rate mark, with fine Dominica undated fleuron on reverse, fine. Photo.

Dominica: 1903-07 CC 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 27s-36s cat £160. Ex Straus.

Dominica: 1908-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. to 5s. set with additional 1s. overprinted in red, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 48s-54s cat £255. Ex Straus.

Dominica: 1908-20 1d. to 5s. set of nine with extra 1s. (overprinted in red), overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly good to fine with gum. S.G. 48s-54s, cat. £255. Photo.

Dominica: 1918-20 War Tax set of six and 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to 2s.6d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 55s-60s and 62s-70s cat £310. Ex Straus.

Dominica: 1923-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA twelve values to 4s. and Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3s.to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. (15) Photo.

Dominica: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1848 (Jan. 1) entire to Glasgow, bearing faint Crowned circular “PAID/AT/DOMINICA” in red, 1865 (Apr. 10) entire to Scotland bearing fine Crown circular “PAID/AT/DOMINICA” in red, 1874 perf. 121/2 6d. used (2), 1s. used (3), 1886-90 set mint, 1903-07, 1907-08 sets mint, 1923-33 sets (2, one overprinted/perfin “SPECIMEN”, 1938-47 set perfin “SPECIMEN”, range of covers and cards, cancellations, etc. (100s)

Dominica: A Q.V. to Q.E.II selection, incl. 1903-07 5s. used (3), 1908-20 to 5s. mint, 1923-33 watermark Watermark Mult.Crown CA 3s. to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, some covers, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Dominica: Postal Fiscals: 1896 registered cover (faults) to St. Lucia, bearing 1888 1d. (2) and 1879-88 1s., 1884 part registered cover bearing 1879-88 1d. (6), 1912 registered cover to U.S.A. bearing 1879-88 6d., fair to fine.

Egypt: Postage Dues: A collection on leaves, incl. 1884 1pi. used (2), 1888 2m. to 2pi. imperforate plate proofs in blocks of four, also used to 5pi., 1889 1pi. imperforate plate proof pair, etc. (210)

Egypt: A collection in an album and a stockbook from 1866 to 1966(c.) incl. 1867-71 values to 5pi. mint, later Pyramid and Sphinx issues mint and used incl. inverted wmks., 1922 Proclamation overprints to 200m. used, 1926 Agricultural Exhibition used, 1931 Zeppelin pair mint, 1933 Railway Congress mint, 1933 Aviation Congress mint, used and on f.d.c., 1933-38 Air set mint (less 6m., 90m.), 1938 Birthday £E1 used on plain registered f.d.c. (some toning), other covers and cards incl. airmails, f.d.c’s, etc., varied condition, some of the mint unmounted. (100s)

Egypt: 1837 entire letter from Damieta to Cairo, without postal markings. Photo.

Egypt: 1843 entire letter from Fajun to Cairo, without postal markings. Photo.

Egypt: 1846 entire letter from Scibin to Cairo, without postal markings. Photo.

Egypt: 1863 envelope with original contents (stamp removed), from Cairo to England, with Cairo despatch mark and a fair strike of the scarce “POSTED AFTER DEPARTURE/OF PACKET FOR/MARSEILLES”. Photo.

Egypt: Great Britain used in Egypt: 1873 (Mar. 16) envelope to England, bearing 1865-73 4d. vermilion plate 12 DH and 1872-73 6d. buff plate 11 JK-JL (JL with tear) pair, cancelled by “B01” barred oval, with Cairo c.d.s. alongside and red boxed “NW/TPO/M”. Photo.

Egypt: 1885 (Feb. 19) envelope to London endorsed W. Gordon Cumming, Lt. Col. Scots Gds, Egypt, with handstruck “2/12”, various backstamps, slight faults. Photo.

Egypt: 1885 (Mar. 11) envelope to London endorsed W. Gordon Cumming, Lt. Col. Scots Gds, Egypt, with handstruck “1d”, various backstamps. Photo.

Egypt: Postal History, Cancellations and Covers: 1909 to 1992 Acknowledgment of Delivery, a collection of “A.R.” covers and cards in an album, incl. destinations, A.R. cards, types, etc. (44 items)

Egypt: British Forces in Egypt: 1932 (Dec. 23) envelope (opened out and reduced at back) bearing 1932-33 Postal Seal 1pi. deep blue and red, tied by purple retta, front bearing red crowned circular “EGYPT POSTAGE PREPAID” the extremely rare number “7” (famously lost down a well in 1933), slightly soiled. otherwise fine. Photo.

Egypt: New Zealand Forces in Egypt, 1940 (Nov. 5) Active Service airmail censored envelope to New Zealand, franked by British Forces 1939 3m. (2) and 10m. (S.G. A14, A15) alongside 1937-44 1m. (2), 2m., 5m. (2) and 10m., all cancelled by New Zealand Forces “F.P.O./5 NO 40/ K.W.1” datestamps, envelope with central vertical fold, scarce. Photo.

Egypt: A selection of covers and cards, incl. instructional marks, f.d.c’s, Censors, registered mail, also a few stamps, etc. (approx. 278 items)

Egypt: A collection of covers from 1887 to 1989 on leaves, incl. Instructional markings with Dead Letter Office, Postage Due marks, Return to Sender, Unclaimed, Insufficiently addressed, Registered mail, etc. (62 items)

Egypt: A selection of covers a few fronts and cards, incl. W.W.II civil and military censors, registered mail, etc. (approx. 330 items)

Egypt: A selection of unused and used cards, incl. mainly picture postcards, good range of scenes, etc. (approx. 367 items)

Estonia: A small selection, comprising 1919-20 5m. yellow and black, showing variety yellow printing (centre and frame) inverted used, also 70p. imperforate enlarged die proof printed in black on paper, mounted on card (51 x 60mm.) with red pen cross, 1941 Parnu local overprint type I 5k. to 30k. used on 1941 (Aug. 19) envelope, all tied by “PARNU” c.d.s.’s, 1941 (Aug.) Tartu set on thick chalky paper, fine used on 1941 (Nov. 19) envelope, tied by “JARVA-JAANI” c.d.s., also 1904-06 Russo-Japanese War, seven cards, envelope and letter, mainly fine.

Falkland Islands: 1878-79 Colour Trials, 1s. in green, imperf. on wove paper, a horizontal pair, just touched at base, good to large margins other sides. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1878-79 no watermark 6d. blue-green, mint block of six (3 x 2), marginal from the foot of the sheet, a few faint stains, one with vertical bend. S.G. 3, cat. £600+. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1891-1902 21/2d. ultramarine in a complete mint sheet of sixty, hinged on four and in margins only, two with small thins on reverse, otherwise fresh and fine. Exceptional. S.G. 30, cat. £2,700+. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1898 2s.6d. (a couple of very minor gum bends) and 5s. both overprinted “SPECIMEN” very fresh with full gum. S.G. 41s, 42s, cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1898 2s.6d. and 5s. mint, 5s. with a few slightly short perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 41, 42, cat. £525. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1904-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 5s. with minor corner crease at lower left otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 43s-50s cat £600. Ex Straus. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1904-12 1/2d. to 5s. set with extra 1/2d., 1d., 2d. (2, one with watermark reversed), 21/2d. (2), 1s., 3s. (2), mainly fine mint. S.G. 43-49b, cat. £1,053. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1904-12 selection with 1/2d. to 3s. (2) mint with some shades, 2d. wmk. reversed mint, used incl. 1d. dull coppery red pair, 3s. (2), 5s., etc., mainly good to fine. (37)

Falkland Islands: 1904-12 1d. dull coppery red, exceptionally fine lower left corner marginal unmounted mint block of six (3 x 2). S.G. 44d, cat. £1,200+, SH 17c2. Heijtz notes “blocks of four and larger multiples are very scarce, both mint and used”. Heijtz certificate (2011). Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1904-12 1s. brown, fine mint block of eight (4 x 2), unmounted except two very lightly hinged. S.G. 48, cat. £336+.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set incl. both 5s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” £1 with small black mark on gum otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum with several values marginal. S.G. 60s-9s cat £1600. Ex Straus. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Multiple Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set with extra 1/2d. (2 plus block of four), 1d. (2, plus block of six), 2d. (2), 21/2d. (6), 6d. (2), 1s. (2), 3s., 5s. deep rose-red, 5s. maroon, mainly fine mint. S.G. 60-69, cat. £1,482. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1s. brown on thick greyish paper, upper marginal block of nine, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 65b, cat. £288+.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3s. (tone spots on gum), 5s. red (sweated), 5s. maroon, 10s., 1921-28 Watermark Mult. Script CA 3s., mint, most fine. S.G. 66, 67, b, 68, 80, cat. £570. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3s. slate-green, 5s. red (gum a little sweated) and 10s. red on green (a little heavily mounted), mint, fresh appearance. S.G. 66, 67, 68, cat. £370. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. reddish maroon, fine mint. S.G. 67a, cat. £250. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1918-20 “WAR STAMP” 1/2d. on thick greyish paper, Fifth overprinting (May 1920), five blocks of twelve (the upper two rows of the sheet with side margins) incl. both shades and with each showing face flaw (pos. 4), odd faint tone otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. SH 35d, v3.

Falkland Islands: 1918-20 “WAR STAMP” 1s. pale bistre-brown horizontal pair used with 1912 21/2d. (two pairs) on piece. S.G. 72a, 63. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1918-20 “WAR STAMP” an extensive mint selection in a stockbook with multiples incl. part sheets, ranges of shades, printings and flaws, comprising 1/2d. (482), 1d. (108) and 1s. (13), mostly fine.

Falkland Islands: 1921-28 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. 2d., both 21/2d., 1s. and 3s. (horizontal gum bend at top) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Falkland Islands: 1921-28 Watermark Mult. Script CA 2d. deep brown-purple, 21/2d. deep purple on pale yellow and 6d. yellow-orange, each in a block of four with fine central c.d.s., the 6d. on piece from registered package. S.G. 75, 77, 78, cat. £336+.

Falkland Islands: 1921-28 Watermark Mult. Script CA 3s. slate-green, unmounted mint block of four from the foot of the sheet with marginal cross, unmounted mint, slight tone on reverse of margin with spot on one, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 80, cat. £360+. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 Whale and Penguin 1/2d. to £1. set with extra line perf. 1/2d., 6d. (2), 1s., extra values with 1/2d., 1d., 2d.,4d., 6d. (2), 1s., mainly fine mint. S.G. 116-126, cat. £906. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 ‘Whale & Penguin’ 2s.6d. mint block of four, the upper pair with light bend, the lower unmounted. S.G. 123, cat. £240+. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 ‘Whale & Penguin’ 10s., fine mint. S.G. 125, cat. £200. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 ‘Whale & Penguin’ £1, fine used. S.G. 126, cat. £375. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary stamp-sized photographic reproductions of Roberts’ essays, eleven values to £1 (without 6d.), also five similar for what became the 1938-50 issue, 1s. to £1 but with the head of K.E.VIII. (16)

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine and fresh mint, the 5s. is the better black and yellow-orange and is unmounted, with R.P.S. certificate 2006. (12). S.G. 127-138, cat £4,750+. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. (2 singles and imprint pair), 1d. (2), 11/2d. (2), 6d. (2), 1s. (2), 2s.6d. (2) and 10s., mainly fine mint. S.G. cat. £1,481. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d., 1d. and 11/2d. in blocks of four, 2d. to 2s.6d., unmounted mint, mainly fine. S.G. 127-135. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 5s. black and yellow fine used. S.G. 136 cat £1100. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 10s. black and chestnut, fine and fresh mint. S.G. 137, cat. £700. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1938-50 2s.6d. (3), 5s. (3), £1, mint, fine and lightly hinged.

Falkland Islands: 1938-50 5s. indigo and yellow-brown, fine very lightly mounted mint. S.G. 161b. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1938-50 £1 black and reddish violet, fine mint, marginal from the left of the sheet. SH 93b. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1948 Silver Wedding £1 in a fine unmounted mint block of four. S.G. 167, cat. £360. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1960-66 Birds 1d., De La Rue Pl. 2-1 (1965) complete unmounted sheet of sixty incl. substituted cliché [R. 12/4], weak entry [R. 12/5]] and shoulder flaw [R. 8/4], a few tone spots on gum, otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 194a, ab, cat. £638+.

Falkland Islands: 1960-66 Birds, a selection of 29 covers cancelled at Fox Bay, values to 10s. (2), £1, incl. blocks of four, variously rated and addressed, commercial and philatelic, also a range of picture postcards, unused or used to the U.K., mainly fair to fine. (approx. 80 items)

Falkland Islands: 1968 Flowers, a specialised selection on leaves, with multiples, varieties and some covers, values to £1 (8), chiefly fine. (162 + 11 covers)

Falkland Islands: 1968 Flowers - 11/2d. variety slate-purple printed double, used with ten other values to 2s. on plain ‘Binnie’ “14 FE/71” last day of sterling cover. S.G. 233 var., 232, 234-42, SH 162 v1, 161, 163-71. Photo on page ???

Falkland Islands: 1968 Flowers 11/2d. variety slate-purple printed double, used with ten other values to 2s. on plain “Binnie” “14 FE/71” last day of sterling cover. S.G. 233 var., 232, 234-42, SH 162 v1, 161, 163-71. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1979 Opening of Stanley Airport set in unmounted mint lower right corner blocks of six (3 x 2) with sheet no.’s, the 3p., 11p. and 15p. with watermark Crown to left of CA, 25p. watermark Crown to right of CA, fine. S.G. 360, 361w, 362w, 363, cat. £820, SH 284, 285 wmk1, 286 wmk1, 287.

Falkland Islands: 1980 Birds of Prey 11p., variety watermark Crown to left of CA, marginal from the right of the sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 386w, cat. £375, SH 310 wmk1. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1980 Birds of Prey 15p. with variety watermark Crown to left of CA, an example from the top of sheet, also 1988 Lloyd’s Anniversary 58p. variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 386w, 566w, cat. £510, SH 310 wmk1, 503 wmk1. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1982 Darwin’s Voyage 34p. in an unmounted mint block of four from the right of the sheet with plate numbers, showing variety pale brown (background to side panels) omitted, fine and scarce with normal block for comparison. S.G. 425a, EC FLK850a, cat. £5,500 as plate block, circa 50 mint known, SH349v1. Photo.

Falkland Islands: A collection in two albums and four stockbooks and loose contained in a small box with a selection of covers and pieces used in South Georgia incl. two philatelic covers with K.G. VI frankings to 10s. and £1, Dependencies 1946-49 Maps incl. 1946-49 6d. black and ochre on cover, plate blocks and varieties, 1954-62 set to £1 and 1963-69 1/2d. to £1 (both) unmounted mint, later sets unmounted mint, also BAT incl. 1963-69 set unmounted mint, A.A.T., f.d.c’s, etc. (100s)

Falkland Islands: A Q.V. accumulation incl. 1878-79 no wmk. 1d., 6d. and 1s. mint, 4d. (2) and 1s. used, 1885-91 wmk. CA sideways 1d. unused and used (3, one wmk. Crown to right of CA and reversed), 4d. mint and used (2), good range of wmk. CA upright shades mint (a few unused) incl. 2d. imprint block of eight, 21/2d. (10) incl. Prussian blue and a block of four, 4d. (5), one wmk. reversed, 6d. (5), 9d. (2), 1s. (2), various used to 6d. (3, one thinned), 9d., 1s., 1898 2s.6d. used (crease), etc., varied condition. (123)

Falkland Islands: A mint collection from 1918 to 1986 in an album, incl. 1921-28 set, 1938-50 set with extra shades, 1948 Silver Wedding sets (2), 1952 1/2d. to £1 set, 1960-66 Birds to £1 (3), 1966 Churchill 1s. watermark inverted, etc., mainly fine. (approx. 394)

Falkland Islands: A K.G.V accumulation incl. 1912-20 1/2d. to 10s. both mint and used with 5s. maroon and some other shades, War Stamp issues, 1921-28 to 3s. mint with some shades, 1929-37 Whale and Penguin to 5s. mint with some line perfs., to 2s.6d. used, 1933 Centenary to 1s. mint, etc., mainly good to fine. (151)

Falkland Islands: A small mainly mint selection, incl. 1898 2s.6d. deep blue, 5s. red (2, one without gum), 1904-12 3s. green, 1912-20 3s. and 10s., £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN” , 1929-37 2s.6d. and 5s., fair to fine. (11)

Falkland Islands: A K.G.VI to early Q.E.II accumulation incl. 1938-50 to £1 mint with some shades, used to 5s. (4), 10s., £1 (3), 1948 Wedding £1 mint, 1952 to £1 mint (1s.3d. used), 1960-66 to £1 mint, Dependencies incl. 1944-45 overprinted sets mint, 1946-49 thick and thin Map sets mint, etc., mainly fine, much of the mint unmounted. (approx. 320)

Falkland Islands: A Q.V. to K.G.V selection, mainly mint incl. 1891-1902 values to 9d. and 1s., 1918-20 War Stamp printings, 1921-28 1/2d. to 3s. (less 2d., 3s. creased), 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to 5s., etc., varied condition. (61). Photo.

Falkland Islands: A selection of mint sheets and large multiples incl. 1904-12 1d. wmk. sideways, 1938-50 2d. black and red (3, numbered “2024”, “2025” and “2122”), South Shetlands 1944 6d. (block of eighteen), Dependencies 1946-49 1/2d. (right half of sheet with varieties), mostly fine. (392)

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1894 (July 15) 1d. stationery card to Germany cancelled by fine part strike of Ob. 4/94 cork with F.2 c.d.s. below, carried on the “Pentaur” with Hamburg Aug. 20/21 arrival. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1895 (Sept. 25) envelope registered to Germany bearing 1/2d., 1d., 21/2d., 4d., 6d. and 1878 1s., all the values then available at the Stanley post office, cancelled by fair to fine strikes of F1, two values crossed by blue pencil lines, with “(crown)/REGISTERED” marking and London transit, carried on the “Abydos” to Punta Arenas and with Weissenfels Nov. 9 arrival backstamp, a most attractive multicolour franking. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1896 (Nov. 16), an attractive envelope from Hugo Shlottfeld with Kosmos Agency cachet on reverse, registered to his sister-in-law in Germany, franked by corner marginal 1878 no watermark 6d. blue-green tied by F.3 c.d.s. with additional strike and London Dec. 26 transit below and “(crown)/REGISTERED” marking alongside, backstamped Altona next day arrival, carried on the “Ramses” to Punta Arenas and thence on the “Oropesa”.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1896 (Dec. 28) part “Buckup” envelope to Hamburg (upper half removed) bearing 1/2d. pair cancelled by fine strike of F.3 c.d.s., carried on the “Basilisk” and “Thames”.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: Post Office Parcel Cancellation (SH PSO.2, only date recorded July 1897), good to fine strikes on 1891-1902 1/2d. and 2d. Ex Barnes. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1903 (May 21) picture postcard of Buenos Aires’ Palermo Park, apparently written by a passenger on the “California”, franked 1d. cancelled F.4A (code “C” sideways) and used to Switzerland, carried on the “Liguria”. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1903 (June 27) picture postcard featuring view of the harbour with the “Antarctic”, Nordenskjold’s ship for the 1902-03 Swedish South Polar Expedition, sent by U.S. Consul, John Rowen, to his brother-in-law in Iowa, franked by Q.V. 1d. cancelled light F.4A with Sheldon arrival alongside, carried on the “Oropesa”. Heyburn B-11-bz. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1903 (June 27) picture postcard featuring Globe Store, sent by U.S. Consul, John Rowen, to his brother-in-law in Iowa, franked by Q.V. 1d. cancelled light F.4A and additionally tied by Sheldon arrival, carried on the Oropesa. Heyburn B-17-bz. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1907 (Feb. 26) and 1908 (Feb. 24) two picture postcards to the same addressee, firstly in London and secondly in Montevideo, the former franked 1/2d. pair with message regarding Kidney Island and carried on the “Oriana”, the latter with 1d. and carried on the “Oravia”, Heyburn E-3-c, L-3-l.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1908 (Jan. 27) real photographic sepia picture postcard showing vessels in the harbour, used to Kent franked 1d. with ms. note on picture side indicating origin in Port Stephens on Jan. 20, carried on the “Oropesa” with Bromley arrival of Feb. 25, light diagonal crease but very scarce. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1908 (Mar. 24) postcard with view of harbour (Heyburn F-4-f), written by a member of the crew of the “Duc d’Aumale” with interesting message in French regarding the state of the ship and its future, franked on picture side by 1d. cancelled F.4A, also a photo of the vessel. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1924 (Oct. 3) postcard of St. Edward’s Hospital used to Surrey, franked 1d. and carried on the “Ortega”. Heyburn AE-2-ae. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1932 (June 11) formula registered envelope (Perkins D.3, very rare), front only, bearing Whale & Penguin 4d. (2) tied by two good strikes of PS.1A with curly “32”, one crossed by registration blue pencil line, also a 4d. single showing the cancellation variety “C/20 FE/32” and marginal 1d. with postmark variety on PS.1B (“C/5 JA/32”, light strike, “2” only appearing) (SH FB1.v1). (3 items) Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1934 (Aug. 8) overseas printed matter rate envelope to Switzerland, endorsed “Printed matter” and franked Centenary 1/2d. cancelled fine PS.1B and with Zurich Sept. 13 arrival backstamp. Ex Barnes. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1938 (Dec. 12) commercial envelope registered to London franked by 4d. Goose cancelled fine PS.2A,, carried on the “Lafonia” (III).

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1941 (Sept. 14) stampless long O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to London, with good strike of Post Office Crown in black (SH PSO.5) and Port Stanley despatch c.d.s., some stains and creasing. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: World War II, stampless envelope to Horton, Bradford, from a member of the West Yorks. Regiment, endorsed “On Active Service” with red wavy line “OFFICIAL/PAID” marking, two strikes of violet crowned circle censor’s cachet no. 9990, one tying resealing label on reverse, probably sent whilst travelling to or from the Falklands, some creasing.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1942 (Sept. 10) envelope registered to Major Nabarro in London, bearing 21/2d. and 5s. (indigo and pale yellow-brown) cancelled by fine PS.2A c.d.s.’s and with type 12A label. Ex Lehmann. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1942 (Sept. 10) envelope registered to Major Nabarro in London, bearing 1/2d. and 10s. cancelled by fine PS.2A c.d.s.’s and with type 12A label. Ex Lehmann. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: 1972, two stampless envelopes to West Falkland, both with PS.3D c.d.s., one (May 3) with Falkland Islands Company Provisional oval red handstamp (showing inner frame line breaks), the other (May 6) with “WEST STORE/PORT STANLEY/FALKLAND ISLANDS” framed cachet in bluish black, used during temporary stamp shortage. Ex Lehmann. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: An interesting range of Q.V. to Q.E.II covers, cards, etc., variously addressed and franked, incl. Q.V. 1d. stationery card overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1972 Temporary Aerodrome with Flowers 1972 set, hovercraft mail, ship postcards, Dependencies with Map issues, B.A.T. with 1973 set used from Halley Bay and Signy Island, Antarctica signed covers, good to fine. (107 items)

Falkland Islands: Cancellations and Covers: An extensive selection of Q.V. to Q.Ell covers, cards, etc. incl. postal stationery, f.d.c.’s, range of cancellations, cachets and rates, Dependencies, B.A.T., mainly good to fine. (approx. 160 items)

Falkland Islands: Selection of approx. 140 covers, mainly Q.E.II, incl. formula registered envelopes, inter-island mail incl. Fox Bay cancellations, f.d.c.’s with Dependencies and B.A.T., etc., fair to fine.

Falkland Islands: 1914 Battle of the Falklands: S.M.S. “Gneisenau”, 1914 (Aug. 2) envelope to Wilhelmshaven, Germany, sent two days before the outbreak of war, showing violet handstamps “Kommando/S.M.S. Gneisenau/Journ. Nr. (ms.) 1136I” and “Marinesache”, and with Kais Deutsche Marine Schiffspost No. 22 c.d.s. at right (a little indistinct and rubbed), backstamped by violet circular “Kaiserliche Marine/Brief Stempel/S.M.S. Gneisenau”, slight cover creasing mainly peripheral. Ex Barnes. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1914 Battle of the Falklands: H.M.S. “Carnarvon”, 1915 (Feb. 16) sailor’s stampless envelope to Ilfracombe, Devon, showing ship’s triple oval datestamp “H.M.S. “CARNARVON”/16 FEB 1915/POSTAGE/RECEIVED” in blue, overstruck by London Mar. 22 1915 machine arrival and with framed “RECEIVED FROM H.M. SHIP/NO CHARGE TO BE RAISED”, also an illustration of the vessel trimmed from p.p.c. Ex Barnes. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1914 Battle of the Falklands: H.M.S. “Invincible”, 1915 (Nov. 14) envelope with enclosed letter from midshipman Alexander Scrimgeour, addressed to his former master Ernest Culme-Seymour at Royal Naval College Osborne, Isle of Wight, bearing G.B. 1/2d. pair tied by circular dumb cancellations, endorsed “Censored” with initials by commanding officer at lower left, Nov. 17 arrival backstamps, slight soiling. Alexander Scrimgeour is remembered as the author of “Scrimgeour’s Small Scribbling Diary”, his honest and moving account of his naval experiences at peace and war. The enclosed three sheet letter on H.M.S. “Invincible” notepaper (with “(penguin)/MALVINAS” crest) reflects both his enthusiasm for action “It seems too hopeless for words to “dither” about in the North Sea doing nothing, when all one’s friends seem to be getting killed or wounded & making history in every quarter of the globe.” and his dread of the “inevitable consequences of an inconclusive peace”. He was killed six months later at the Battle of Jutland on May 31 1916 at the tragically early age of nineteen. Ex Barnes. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W.F.I.” obliterator (WF.1), an exceptional almost complete strike on the 1891-1902 1d. pale red, a few perfs. at top slightly toned, mainly on reverse. One of just seven 1d. stamps known cancelled in this fashion. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W.F.I.” obliterator (WF.1), a large part strike on the 1891-1902 1d. pale red, a few perfs. at top slightly toned, mainly on reverse. One of just seven 1d. stamps known cancelled in this fashion. Also two specimen strikes of the obliterator obtained 1996 (one on p.p.c. and subsequently smudged). Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W.F.I.” obliterator (WF.1), a fine, largely complete strike on picture side of postcard (Heyburn M-4-mz) used to Sussex, the adhesive roughly removed from reverse leaving part F4 c.d.s., nevertheless a very rare item, one of only two known. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), fair to fine strikes on 1891-1902 1/2d., 1d. and 1s., the 1d. with clear date “SP 12/02” showing “12” and “2” in “02” inverted. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), good to fine part or large part strikes on 1891-1902 1/2d. and 1d., two printings of each. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), “NO 25/1899” a fine almost central strike on 1891-1902 1d. Venetian claret (SH 6j), scarce. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), fair to fine strikes on 1891-1902 1d. (6) dated 1900, 1901 (both types), 1902, 1903 and 1904. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), a fine strike showing clear date “25 OC/1900” with “OC” reversed on 1891-1902 21/2d. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), a good strike on 1891-1902 9d. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The “W. FALKLAND. W/ISLANDS” c.d.s. (WF.2), a good strike on 1891-1902 1s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The Fox Bay “(crown)/REGISTERED” marking, 1891-1902 1d. pale red and orange-red shades showing good to very fine part strikes, the latter with slight perf. imperfections, the former very fresh. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Four pieces showing early use of FB.1 c.d.s., mainly good to fine strikes “2 MY/14” on 1904-12 1/2d. pair, “30 MY/14” on 1904-12 1d. (3, one uncancelled), “25 JY/14” on 1891-1902 1/2d. (scarce), 1904-12 1/2d., 1912-20 1d. on piece from K.G.V 1d. stationery envelope, “13 JY/15” on 1912-20 1d. strip of three with FB1 registration label alongside.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1914 (May 30) and (Oct. 17) early use of type FB.1 c.d.s. code B, fine complete strikes tying 1904-12 1d. horizontal strip of three and 1/2d. vertical strip of three to small pieces, the centre 1/2d. with light crease, otherwise fine.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1915 (Sept. 15) 1d. stationery envelope type I registered to ‘Wilson’ in Birmingham, with added 1/2d., 2d. and 21/2d. and type FB1 registration label, tied by six good to fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s., backstamped London Nov. 10 transit and arrival oval datestamps. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1918-20 “WAR STAMP” 1/2d., 1d. (with broken “W”) and 1s. tied by “FE 7/20” strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. to piece from registered cover with later despatch of “AP 24/20” alongside and Stanley label below, also “WAR STAMP” 1d. “2 FE/23”, and 1s. “OC 31/21” (on piece). (3 items)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: A selection of mainly fine large part or complete strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. dated from “NO 11/16” onward on 1912-20 1/2d. (marginal, on piece), 1d. strip of three, 2d. and 21/2d. (on pieces), 6d., 1s. and 5s. maroon (“AU 12/26”, on piece). (7 items) Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: A selection of seven pieces variously bearing K.G.V 1/2d. with 1d., 2d., 21/2d. (2, one on yellow), 6d., 1s. and 3s., cancelled by good to fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: A selection of mainly good to fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. on K.G.V 1/2d. (2), 1d. pair and single, 2d. (2), 21/2d. block of four, 21/2d. (on yellow) singles (2), 6d., 1s. and 3s., on or off piece. (10 items) Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1920 (Apr. 24) printed ‘Wilson’ envelope registered to Birmingham, bearing “WAR STAMP” 1/2d., 1d. and 1s. cancelled by fair to very good strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. with Stanley registration below and Liverpool transit backstamp. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1923 (Sept. 30) commercial cover with printed address registered to Huddersfield franked 1d., strip of four cancelled by poor to good strikes of FB.1 with Post Stanley registration label, receiver’s spike puncture at right.The property of another vendor.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Selection of six covers comprising 1924 (Apr. 17) and (Dec. 8) two printed ‘Wilson’ envelopes registered to Birmingham bearing 2d. with 21/2d. (on yellow) and 1s. respectively, (Aug. 18) to Cheshire franked 1/2d. (2), 1928 (Aug. 25) to U.S.A. franked 21/2d., (Nov. 13) to Somerset franked 1d. (slightly oxidised), and 1929 registered to Stanley (part address excised) bearing 6d., cancelled by fair to very fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s., the registered covers with Port Stanley registration labels.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1924 (Aug. 18) to Cheshire franked 1d., (Dec. 8) printed ‘Wilson’ envelope registered to Birmingham with 1/2d., 2d., 21/2d. (on yellow) and Stanley label, 1927 (Mar. 11) another ‘Wilson’ cover bearing 6d. and 1s. with type 7A label, and 1928 (Apr. 25) to Somerset bearing 1/2d. (5) and 21/2d., all cancelled by fair to fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s. (4 covers)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Four registered covers, comprising 1924 (Dec. 18) printed ‘Wilson’ envelope to Birmingham bearing 1/2d., 2d. and 21/2d. (on yellow), 1927 (Oct. 10) to Somerset with 1d. block of four, (Oct. 12) to California bearing 1s., and 1929 (Oct. 3) to Stanley with 6d., each cancelled by mainly good to fine examples of FB.1 c.d.s. and with Port Stanley registration labels.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1926 (Dec. 5) envelope registered to Cheshire showing rare type FB.2 registration label with “NEW ISLAND” deleted and “Fox Bay” added in ms., bearing 21/2d. purple on yellow pair tied by fine strike of FB.1 c.d.s. Only 4-5 covers known with this label, all sent on this date. The property of another vendor. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Seven pieces bearing 1929-37 Whale & Penguin 1/2d. strip of three (2) and single, 1d. pair, 2d., 21/2d., 4d. pair, 6d., 1s. (2) and 2s.6d. cancelled by mainly good to fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1931, Whale & Penguin 5s. on piece tied by one of two fine strikes of FB.1 “B/JA 2/31” c.d.s. with FB3 label alongside, also 2s.6d. vertical pair (marginal at right, partly detached) cancelled “B/AU 22/36” on piece. (2 items)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1929-37 Whale & Penguin 10s., a pale shade cancelled by fine corner strike of FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1930 (Nov. 16) and 1936 (July 11), two commercial covers with ‘Whale & Penguin’ frankings, the former to London bearing 1d., the latter registered to Birmingham with 1d. (4) and type 6B Port Stanley label. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1932 (Dec. 27) envelope registered to Glasgow, franked by 21/2d. with Whale & Penguin 4d., both tied by light but distinct examples of FB.1 v1 “2” for “32” c.d.s., the latest date recorded for this variety, type 7A label at left, the cover a little creased at left nevertheless scarce and attractive. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to 1s. on individual pieces tied by large part or complete mainly fine strikes of FB.1 c.d.s., chiefly fine. (8)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 Centenary 5s. black and yellow tied to piece by fine complete “B/AU 1/33” type FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 (Jan.2 ) envelope in Maude Carey’s hand, registered to Kent bearing Centenary 2s.6d. tied by fine, if a little heavy, first day of issue FB.1 c.d.s. with type 7 label at left. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 Centenary 10s. tied to piece by fine part strike of type FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 Centenary 10s. tied to piece by light but complete strike of “B/JY 26/33” type FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 Centenary £1, lower marginal example tied to piece by fine complete “A/OC 28/35” type FB.1 c.d.s. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1933 (Aug. 28) envelope registered to Bristol, franked Centenary 4d. tied by fair FB.1 c.d.s. with Stanley type 7A label alongside, the cover a little creased and soiled. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1935 (May 7) large piece form package registered to Dartmouth, Devon, bearing Silver Jubilee 1s. block of eight (2 x 4), one showing ‘double flagstaff’ variety [Pl. “6”, R. 5/2], cancelled by good to fine strikes of first day of issue FB.1 c.d.s., 8s. being the correct overseas rate for a parcel weighing between 11lb and 22lb. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1935 (Dec. 23) envelope to Buenos Aires, endorsed “Argentine Mail’ and later opened for display, bearing Silver Jubilee 1d. (3), 4d. and not taxed further, good to fine FB.1 c.d.s. cancellations and Jan. 16 arrival backstamps. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1938, first printings of K.G.VI 5s. (on piece), 10s. and £1 cancelled by fine complete strike of “C/JA 15/38” type FB.1 c.d.s. on first day of issue at Fox Bay, the £1 with odd nibbled perf., otherwise fine and attractive. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1940 (Apr. 1) envelope registered to London bearing K.G.V 5s. maroon tied by fine FB.1 c.d.s. with early use of FB4 registration label at left. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1941 (Jan. 1) piece bearing Whale & Penguin 2d. (2) tied by good strike of “C/JA 1/41” type FB.1 c.d.s. with unrecorded variety “41” year date inverted (missing “4”, as well manuscript “41” have also been previously noted on this date), the stamps additionally crossed by London “GROW MORE FOOD/DIG FOR VICTORY” slogan cancellation. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1950 (Sept. 14) envelope registered to Kent, franked 21/2d., 4d., cancelled by two very good to fine strikes of FB.1v3 “B/14 9/50” c.d.s. with month as numeral known only this day and once previously in 1931, FB4 label at left, very scarce. Photo.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: 1954, three covers, one stampless O.H.M.S. to F.I.G.A.S. in Stanley, the others locally addressed and showing late use of K.G.V 1d. (invalidated 1951), each cover with fine FB.2 c.d.s.

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: The balance collection of type FB.1–FB.4 c.d.s. cancellations in one binder, incl. 1933 Centenary 1/2d. (3), 1d. (7), 11/2d. (7), 2d. (3), 3d. (5), 4d. (4), 6d. (2), 1s. (2), 1935 Silver Jubilee (2), 1938-50 to 2s.6d., 10s., £1, 1948 Silver Wedding, 1952 to £1 (2), mainly fair to fine strikes with some on piece and some scarcer dates, fair to fine. (approx. 250)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Collection of mainly Q.E.II covers used from Fox Bay, contained in four binders, incl. formula registered envelopes and airletters, f.d.c.’s, Joint Declaration cachets, O.H.M.S., also a range of cancelled stamps incl. 1971 decimal surcharges, etc., mainly fair to fine. (approx. 300 items)

Falkland Islands: The Dr N Lehmann Collection of Fox Bay: Collection of covers etc. in three binders, with incoming mail to addresses incl. farms, islands and Fox Bay doctors, incl. 1929 (3d. rate, faults) and 1933 (franked Centenary 1d.) to Roy Cove, O.H.M.S. with a range of cachets, also medical supplies labels, etc. (approx. 180 items)

Falkland Islands: New Island: 1912 incoming Greetings picture postcard sent Dec. 5 1911 from Uttoxeter, Staffs, addressed to Ethel Cull on New Island, with light F.4 Jan. 10 transit datestamp, carried on the “Orcoma”, a little soiled and worn. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Whaling Mail: 1927 (Mar. 7) whaler’s cover from South Shetlands to Norway with endorsement at lower left apparently indicating origination from the “Frango”, carried on the “Fleurus” to Stanley and thence on the “Losada”, franked 1/2d., 1d. (2) cancelled by fair to good B2 c.d.s.’s, the envelope very creased and torn but scarce. Photo.

Falkland Islands: Whaling Mail: 1927 (Oct. 25) and 1928 (Oct. 19) pair of envelopes from R. Danielsen of the factory ship “Sevilla” to Norway franked 21/2d. in dark blue and steel blue shades respectively, the first (part flap missing) cancelled at South Georgia, the second at Port Stanley.

Falkland Islands: Whaling Mail: 1930 (Apr. 5) envelope from Ole Hauge, master of the sealer “Albatross”, in Grytviken to his future wife in Norway, franked ‘Whale & Penguin’ 21/2d. cancelled SG.2, arrival backstamps, a little toned and creased. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: 1946-49 Thick and Thin Maps, a mainly mint selection with singles and multiples incl. Thick Map sets incl. blocks of four, ‘broken arc’ sets, 1d. and 6d. with [R. 1/2] missing “I” varieties in corner blocks of four, 6d. and 1s. with [R. 6/8] “SOUTH POKE” varieties in plate blocks of six, other minor varieties, shades, Thin Map sets (5) incl. set of dot in “T” varieties (less 21/2d.) in pairs with normals, range of covers incl. Thick Map set backdated with Graham Land 1946 (Feb. 11) c.d.s.’s, varieties incl. 1s. with “SOUTH POKE” variety cancelled South Shetlands 1949 (Jan. 25) c.d.s., also some Q.E.II with mint stamps and covers incl. Base J, Base W, Marguerite Bay, and a few other covers incl. Tristan da Cunha, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 260 + 34 covers)

Falkland Islands Dependencies Issues from 1946: 1954-62 De La Rue 1/2d. black and deep green in a complete sheet of sixty, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. G26a.

Falkland Islands Dependencies Issues from 1946: 1954-62 De La Rue 1d. black and sepia in a complete sheet of sixty, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. G27a.

Falkland Islands Dependencies Issues from 1946: 1954-62 De La Rue 11/2d. black and yellow-olive in a complete sheet of sixty, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. G28a.

Falkland Islands Dependencies Issues from 1946: 1981 Plants 15p. Brown Rush, showing the rare variety light brown (Queen’s Head and Territory inscription) omitted, superb unmounted mint. S.G. 93a, cat. £3,000, EC FLD186a. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: 1982 Rebuilding Fund £1+£1, variety watermark Crown to right of CA, fine used with corner first day of issue c.d.s. S.G. 112w, unpriced and not hitherto reported used, SH 186 wmk1. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1912 (Jan. 2) piece (57 x 60mm.) showing rare provisional handstamp “Paid At/SOUTH GEORGIA” with “21/2” value inserted by ms and initialled “E.B.B.” by the Postmaster, Edward Binnie, overstruck by South Georgia SG1 c.d.s. A fine example of the rarest of the South Georgia provisional handstamps used from Oct. 1911 to Feb. 1912 after the post office had run out of 1d. and 21/2d. stamps. Also K.G.V 1/2d. tied to piece by a fair strike of South Georgia Customs double ring oval handstamp with part Binnie initials in red alongside. Photo.

Falkland Island Dependencies: South Georgia 1944-45 1s. essay die proof, stamp size of the Falkland Islands 1938-50 1s. with handpainted essay for the overprint in red “SOUTH GEORGIA/DEPENDENCY OF/THE” with “THE” deleted with a pen, mounted on card (128 x 78mm.), dated “21/4/43” and initialed “S.L.”. Ex De La Rue archives, unique. Ex Baillie. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) Operation Tabarin, two envelopes to Capt. Andrew Taylor c/o Madge Biggs at Port Stanley, one self-addressed and signed on flap, registered with label and bearing overprint 1d. and 4d., the other bearing 2d. to 1s., both covers showing straight line “FIRST DAY COVER” handstamp, the latter with Apr. 8 Stanley arrival on reverse. Photo on page ???

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) Operation Tabarin, two envelopes to Capt. Andrew Taylor c/o Madge Biggs at Port Stanley, one self-addressed and signed on flap, registered with label and bearing overprint 1d. and 4d., the other bearing 2d. to 1s., both covers showing straight line “FIRST DAY COVER” handstamp, the latter with Apr. 8 Stanley arrival (faint) on reverse. Photo on page ???

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1971-78 Decimal Surcharges, 1971 2p. on 2d. variety surcharge misplaced used with 10p. on 2s. and 15p. on 2s.6d. on formula registered envelope commercially used 1977 (Apr. 6) at 1/2oz. registered rate to Cheshire. Photo. S.G. 21 var., SH 98v1. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1971-78 Decimal Surcharges, 1977-78 1/2p. on 1/2d. variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 53w.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1971-78 Decimal Surcharges, 1977-78 3p. on 3d. variety watermark inverted block of four, marginal with imprint, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 58w, cat. £800+. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1971-78 Decimal Surcharges, 1977-78 50p. on 10s. variety watermark inverted, lower left corner marginal block of four, one with slight wrinkles otherwise fine unmounted mint. Rare, from the “Mansell Find” of a unique half sheet of fifty examples discovered in 2008. S.G. 66w, cat.£2,200+. Photo.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Shetlands: 1949 (Dec. 2) envelope to Port Stanley bearing Dependencies 1946-49 Thick Map 1/2d. and 2d. tied by B5 c.d.s., the 2d. with missing “I” variety. S.G. G1, G3b. Photo.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Expedition 1901-04, Wrench’s “Links of Empire” postcard, Series 3, the set of four cards depicting Scott and the “Discovery” (with facsimile Scott signature), Route and deck of the “Discovery”, Explorers and sledge, Polar bear (in error) and British flag, each with “Discovery” handstamp and sent 1901 (July 21), (Oct. 7), (Dec. 24), and 1904 (Apr. 25) respectively, the second with small tear at top, otherwise good to fine. Wharton DA-1 to DA-4. Photo.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Expedition 1901-04: Christchurch “Canterbury Times”, Set 1 limited printing with orange-brown back, “Arrival of Relief Ships” and “The Spot where the Discovery was frozen ..”, both fine unused, “Two of the Dogs used by Exploring Parties” used 1904 from Glenroy to Southland. (3) Wharton DE-1, DE-10, DE-11 vars. Ex Wharton.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Expedition 1901-04, Christchurch “Canterbury Times” picture postcards, selection comprising DE-5, DE-6 and DE-10 from Set 1, unused, DE-14, DE-19 and DE-23 from Set 2, unused, DE-3, DE-4, DE-7, DE-11, DE-13, DE-15, DE-20 and DE-24, each used from Napier bearing 1d. Universal with “W.E.S./NAPIER” handstamp in red on picture side alongside vignette, also DE-8 from Set 1 limited printing with orange-brown back, unused, chiefly fine. (15)

Antarctica: British Antarctic Expedition 1901-04, N.S.W. Bookstall Co. of Sydney “Discovery” Antarctic card ““DISCOVERY” ALONGSIDE THE BARRIER”, unused, a little damp spotting on reverse, otherwise fine. DF-3. Photo.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13, Selection of fourteen picture postcards comprising Fine Art Society KA-1, KA-7, KA-8, KA-11 to KA-13, Rotary Photo set of three KB-7199A–C, “Shanghai” KD-2, KD-4 (creased), KD-9, KD-14, KD-15, most fine unused.

Antarctica: German South Polar Expedition 1911-13, Fototipia-Jacobo Peuser of Buenos Aires card depicting the “Deutschland”, sent by expedition leader Wilhelm Filchner to the Minister of State for Finance, D. Leutze, in Berlin, dated Dec. 10 1911 bearing Falkland Islands 1d. tied by indistinct South Georgia c.d.s. and with “DEUTSCHE /SÜDPOLAR EXPEDITION” label at left lightly tied by four line expedition cachet in violet, the card signed by Filchner and additionally showing the signatures of Erich Barkow, Wilhelm Brennecke, Wilhelm Goeldel, Ludwig Kohl, Felix König, Erich Przybyllok and Richard Vahsel on picture side. Wharton IB-1. Photo.

Antarctica: A selection of eleven postcards, varied condition, comprising 1897-99 Belgian Expedition, Flanders Bay (Wharton AA-12), 1901-04 British Expedition, Wrench’s “Links of Empire” Route and deck of “Discovery” (DA-2), Explorers and Sledge (DA-3, faults) and real photographic card of the “Discovery”, 1903-05 French Expedition, La Banquise (FA-1), 1905(c.) Cerebos Salt (XPU-1-a) (2, one used), British Expedition 1907-09, Set 1 (GA-2) (2), Set 2 (GA-8, GA-11). Photo.

Antarctica: A collection of approximately 100 commemorative covers in two binders with Australian, French and U.S. Territories, etc.

Antarctica: Belgium: 1957-58 Antarctic Expedition 30f. miniature sheet, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. MS1620. Photo.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory: 1969 £1 Endurance tied by Adelaide Island 1970 (Feb. 26) type T1 c.d.s. to envelope to Port Stanley with blue framed “STONINGTON/ISLAND” cachet at left, minor envelope damage on reverse from previous mounting.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory: 1971 3p. on 3d. and 50p. on 10s. both variety watermark inverted, unmounted mint, the latter with slight bends but a lower right corner marginal example with plate number. S.G. 29w, 37w, cat. £260.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory: 1971 10p. on 2s. violet and orange-sepia, variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 34w, cat. £750

Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory: 1998 Antarctic Birds 1p. in a complete sheet of fifty (two panes of twenty-five) with [R. 1/1] of the lower pane showing the inscription error “British Antarctic Terri” instead of “Sheathbill Chionis alba” at top, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 290a, cat. £371+, SH 293v1. Photo.

Antarctica: British Antarctic Territory: A collection mainly fine used from 1963 to 1983 incl. 1963-69 1/2d. to £1 (both), 1971 surcharge set, two 1966 H.M.S. “Protector” covers, etc. (51 stamps and six covers)

Arctic: Expeditions: 1931 Wilkins-Ellsworth Trans-Arctic Submarine Expedition, card to Canada bearing U.S. 2c. cancelled New York May 8, and Norway 15ore pair cancelled Longyearbyen July 16th. datestamps. Photo.

Fiji: 1903 CA £1 grey-black and ultramarine with gum and 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £1 purple and black unused with a few slightly nibbled perfs at top, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” S.G. 114s and 124s. Ex Straus.

Fiji: 2006-08 Local provisional a selection of mainly varieties, incl. 1c. on 6c. type II, cancelled block (4 x 3) one showing “2” for “1”, 4c. on 13c. type 11a, variety surcharge double, one inverted unmounted mint, 20c. on 6c. type 1c cancelled pair, with surcharge inverted, 20c. on 6c. type IIc with surcharge double unmounted mint, 20c. on 6c. type III interpane pair unmounted mint, etc. (approx. 483)

Fiji: 2006-08 2c. on 6c. trial surcharge, 5c. on 23c. type III pair variety surcharge double, one inverted, 20c. on 23c. type III pair with variety surcharge on gummed side, fine unmounted mint.

Fiji: 2006-08 Local provisional 20c. on 23c. Fruit Dove with variety surcharge inverted, in a fine unmounted mint block of four from the top left corner of the sheet with plate numbers. S.G. 1310wa. Photo.

Fiji: A used collection from 1871 to 1974 in varied condition on leaves incl. 1872 surch. set, 1878-99 surcharges to 6d. with a range of perfs., 1881-99 1s. (6) and 5s. (2), 1903-CA to 5s., 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA to 5s., 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA to 5s., £1, 1922-29 Watermark Mult. Script CA to 5s., later Q.E.II sets to £1, etc. (100s)

Fiji: A mainly mint collection from 1871 to 1976 on leaves incl. 1903 CA 1/2d. to £1, 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA to 5s., 1912-23 Watermark Mult.Crown CA 1/4d. to £1 (both dies, die I £1 with small tear at upper left and rubbed), 1922-29 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/4d. to 5s. set, later QEII sets to £1, etc. (100s)

Fiji: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection on leaves with a selection of Q.V. mainly used incl. 1872 12c. on 6d., later to 5s., K.G.V values to 5s. mint, 1938-55 to 5s. mint with dies and most perfs., Q.E.II with 1954-59 and later sets to £1 mint, issues to 1991(c.) mint and used, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Fiji: A mainly unmounted mint Q.E.II collection, incl. 1954-59 to £1, many plate blocks with 1954-59 £1, complete sheets, etc. (100s)

Fiume: 1918 to 1924, a mainly mint accumulation in a stockbook, incl. varieties (most with certificates) with 1918-19 2f., 5f., 15f., 20f., 35f. and 40f. with inverted overprint, 20f., 25f., 30f. with “FUME” error, 3f., 20f. with double overprint, Charles and Zeta 20f., 40f. with “FUME” error, 10f., 20f. overprint inverted, 1920 (Feb.) 80c. on 80c., 10cor. on 10cor. overprint double, 1920 (Sept.) 5c. to 10l., 1921 (Feb.) 5c. to 10l., also a copy of “Stamps of Rijeka, Fiume 1918-24” by Martinas, etc. (100s)

Fiume: A collection on printed leaves with 1918-19 values to 10k. (mint and used), 1918 Postage Dues (both issues) mint, 1920 Military Post set mint, Postage set to 10l. on 20c. mint or used, Arbe and Veglia small letters sets etc., some duplication, varied condition.

France: 1849-52 Ceres 40c. orange, a used horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, close to large margins other three sides, on 1852 envelope to England, tied by “1561” lozenges also red and blue transit and receiving marks. Photo.

France: 1869 5f. lilac-grey on greyish used cancelled light “5107” gross chiffres, some clipped perfs. but without the usual thinning associated with this stamp. S.G. 131, cat. £1,100. Photo.

France: 1924 Olympic Games set in blocks of ten unmounted mint, one 50c. with small gum fault, otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 401-4.

France: 1949-50 1,000f. imperforate in deep blue-green and black fine lightly mounted mint, also 1960 La Bourboule 50c. in green and 1975 Robert Schuman 80c.+20c. in green pair on thick card, fine. Photo.

France: A mainly used collection from 1849 to 1959 in a Lighthouse album, incl. 1900-06 2f. deep lilac and buff, 1926-27 5f. + 1f. mint, 1936 South Atlantic 10f., etc., varied condition. (100s)

France: Corsica: 1850 (June 26) entire letter from Paris addressed to Bonifacio in Corsica, franked on reverse by 1849-52 20c. black, tied by neat “Grille” with another strike on front, with “BONIFACIO” receiving mark. Photo.

France: A selection of covers, cards, pieces and stamps from 1849 to 1905 , incl. used abroad, maritime mail, etc. (60)

French Colonies: A mint and used, early to middle period collection on leaves and stockcards in a ringbinder with sets and singles, multiples, some revenues etc., most territories represented, varied condition.

French Colonies: Guadeloupe: 1889 25c. on 20c. used on wrapper to France, also General Issues 1881-86 25c. on envelope to London franked by ship cancellation, a few cover faults, otherwise fine.

French Colonies: Wallis & Futuna: 1988-91 selection of de luxe proofs, incl. topical items, etc. (69)

Gambia: 1898-1902 CA 1/2d. to 1s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 37s-44s cat £170. Ex Straus.

Gambia: 1902 -05 CA 1/2d. to 3s. set and 1904-06 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5d., 71/2d and 10d. set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 45s-56s and 63s, 65s-6s cat £260. Ex Straus.

Gambia: 1909 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. to 3s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 73s-85s cat £250. Ex Straus.

Gambia: 1912-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 86s-102s cat £350. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gambia: 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to 4s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 108s-17s cat £200. Ex Straus.

Gambia: 1922-29 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. to 5s. and Script 1/2d. to 10s. set (less 4d., 71/2d. and 1s.) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gambia: A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection on leaves and Hagner pages incl. 1874 6d. used showing “W” wmk., 1880-81 wmk. sideways 2d. used, wmk. upright values to 6d. mint and used, 1886-93 shades to 1s. mint, 1902-05 values to 3s. mint and 2s. used, K.G.V mint and used, 1938-46 to 10s. (less 2s.) mint, also a selection of Gold Coast Q.V. used, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 195)

Germany: 1920 to 25 a collection of issues before, during and after hyperinflation, mounted on leaves and loose, incl. a very good range of covers and cards, with many rates, showing the rise in inflation, registered mail, also some banknotes and Notgeld, etc. (100s)

Germany: A mint and used collection from 1872 to 1945 in an album incl. 1912 Air set of three used and 1912 1m. on 10pf. used, 1920-21 overprinted to 20m. (both types) used, Inflation issues used, 1924 Air set used, 1930 South American Flight pair mint, 1931 Polar Flight 1m. used and 4m. mint, Welfare Fund sets with 1933 Wagner used, 1935 OSTROPA set used, later sets apparently complete mint or used, etc. (100s)

Germany: A mainly mint collection from 1872 to 1964 in three Lighthouse hingless albums incl. 1872 large shield to 18k., 1889-1900 to 50pf., 1899-1900 REICHPOST to 3m., 1902 to 1m. (2), 2m. and 3m, 1926-31 Air set, 1930 South America Flight 2m, 1933 Welfare Fund miniature sheet (stamps are unmounted), Allied Occupations, West Germany, Berlin 1948 overprinted set (unexpertised), etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Germany: A collection in two stockbooks, incl. States with Bavaria, Hamburg, Saxony 1855-63 10ngr. used on piece, West Germany with 1949 Parliament set, 1949 Centenary set unmounted mint, West Berlin, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Germany: A collection in seven albums with mint and used fairly comprehensive collections of East Germany, Berlin 1949 U.P.U. set used, 1949 Goethe set used, 1949 Relief Fund set mint, West Germany, etc. (100s)

Germany: A collection in two albums with Occupations with Belgium incl. Eupen 1920-21 overprinted to 10f. mint, Bohemia and Moravia, Marienwerder, Memel with Lithuanian Occupation incl. 1923 surch. 60c. on 50m. on 25c. apparently used, General Government, also Danzig incl. 1925 Air set used, Saar 1920 overprinted to 10m. mint, good range of later sets, etc. (100s)

Germany: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. large and small Shields, 1926-31 to 3m. mint and used, 1926-29 Welfare Fund sets mint, 1934 Air 2m. and 3m. mint, 1935 OSTROPA miniature sheet unused, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Germany: A collection in mixed condition in an album with a range of States incl. Bavaria, Allied Occupations incl. 1949 Goethe miniature sheet mint, Rhineland-Palatinate 1949 Red Cross set mint, Russian Zone, etc. (100s)

Germany: A collection in an album, incl. States with Bavaria, Saxony, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Germany: A selection on stockleaves, incl. large and small Shields, 1872 10g. grey mint, West Germany 1951-52 Posthorn 70pf. to 90pf. mint, etc., mixed condition. (70)

Germany: 1801 to 1868, a selection of pre-stamp covers, incl. unframed and boxed town marks, etc. (43 items)

Germany: 1895 to 1959, maritime mail, a selection of covers and cards, incl. a range of Catapult mail, Seepost cancels, postcards, etc. (119 items)

Germany: 1917 (Jan. 2) envelope from Cannstatt to U.S.A., with manuscript “Tauchbootbrief”, franked by Germania 20pf., with Cannstatt c.d.s. with date error of “1918”, has three line cachet “ZURUCK/Wegen Einstellung des Tauchboot/briefverkehrs zuruch an Absender” (Return to Sender as submarine mail service is suspended), with manuscript refund note on reverse. Photo.

Germany: Concentration Camp Mail, a selection in a folder, incl. Auschwitz with envelope and postcard both with stamps removed, Buchenwald 1940 envelope with original letter, Dachau, Mauthausen 1942 envelope to inmate at the camp with original letter, etc. (9 items)

German Colonies: A selection of mainly covers and cards in an album, incl. P.O’s in China 1901 p.p.c. with “K.D. FELD POSTSTATION/No. 7”, German South West Africa, etc. (19 items)

German Colonies: A mint and used collection in varied condition on leaves incl. Caroline Islands 1899-1900 overprinted type II 3pf. to 50pf. set mint, Post Offices in China 1905 surch. to 11/2d. on 3m. used, East Africa 1893 surch. set mint, South West Africa 1901 to 1m., 3m. mint, Mariana Islands 1899-1900 overprinted type II set mint (50pf. is unused), Samoa, Togo, etc. (100s)

German Colonies: German East Africa: 1896-99 3pf. 5pf. green, eight examples used on 1900 opened out envelope, registered to Austria, tied by “DAR-ES-SALAAM” c.d.s’s. Photo.

German Colonies: German South West Africa: A mint collection from 1897 to 1919 on leaves, incl. 1897-1900 type 1 overprint 25pf. orange and 50pf. chocolate (2), prepared for use but never sent to the Colony, type 2 overprint 25pf. orange mint (2), 1901 no watermark 3pf. to 5m. sets mint (2, one 5m. has small thin), etc., varied condition. (86)

German Colonies: German South West Africa: A used collection from 1897 to 1919 on leaves, incl. 1901 3pf. to 5m. sets (2), 1906-19 to 5m. (2), cancellations, etc., mixed condition. (134)

Ghana: 1963 Ghana Railways 1/3d. artist’s handpainted essay similar to issued, headed “Three times full size” and “Rough colour trial final watercolour went to Harrisons”, also original pen and ink sketch, both on paper (250 x 189mm.). Photo.

Ghana: 1983 Coastal Marine Animals 2c.30 horizontal strip of five from foot of sheet, for three stamps showing progressively poor registration, next stamp has blue and red omitted, last has red omitted and almost all the blue. S.G. 1034 var. Photo.

Ghana: An unmounted mint collection of varieties from 1965 to 1978, 1959-61 6d. with green omitted, 1965 6c. on 6d. green omitted, 1c.20 on 10s. surcharge double, 1967 11/2n.p with blue omitted, 21/2n.p with face value omitted, 4n.p plate block of six, three with green omitted, pair with black omitted, misplaced overprints and surcharges, etc., mainly fine. (96)

Gibraltar: 1840 (May 19) cover endorsed on flap “19th May 1840 Malaga”, bearing a fair strike of the curved framed “GIBRALTAR”, endorsed on reverse “Gibraltar 21 May 1840 Forwarded by Rob Anderson & CO”. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1846 (Nov. 30) entire to Scotland, bearing a fair curved framed “GIBRALTAR”, ms. “Forwarded by Longland Cowell & Co Gibraltar 30th November 1846” on reverse. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1860 and 1870, two Soldier’s letters, one to Bristol, the other to Scotland, the former franked by Great Britain 1857 1d. EF tied by “A 26” barred oval, the latter with 1864-79 1d. plate ? IE tied by “GIBRALTAR/A26” duplex. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1871 (Apr. 15, Nov. 6) two mourning envelopes to Monmouthshire, bearing Great Britain 1867-70 6d. lilac plate 9 NG and OD respectively, cancelled by “GIBRALTAR/A 26” duplexes, some imperfections.

Gibraltar: Great Britain used in Gibraltar: 1875 (Aug. 9) cover to Malta, bearing 1875 21/2d. rosy mauve on blued plate 1 OE, tied by Gibraltar/A26” duplex. S.G. Z23. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1880 (June 5) entire from Casablanca to France, bearing Great Britain 1880-81 21/2d. blue plate 18 BH, cancelled “GIBRALTAR/A 26” duplex, with firm’s cachet “J. Hortus Casablanca (Maroc), backstamped “ESTAFETA DI CAMBIO MADRID” and “ORLEANS” transit and receiving marks, scarce. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1889 10c. on 1d., a complete sheet of 120 (folded) comprising two panes of 60, missing bottom margin and occasional tone spot otherwise fine. S.G. 16, cat. £1,560+.

Gibraltar: 1898 CA 1/2d. to 1s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” , 1s. with pulled perf at base otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 39s-45s. cat £275. Ex Straus.

Gibraltar: 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 8s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 66s-74s. cat £600. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1912-24 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 marginal set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 76s-85s cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gibraltar: Airmails: 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d. ultramarine and grey-black (2), 6d. green and indigo used in a spectacular mixed franking with Bechuanaland 2d. on 14th South America Flight postcard (zeppelin in hangar) to Pernambuco with cachet, vary rare. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1938-51 perf.13 6d. carmine and grey-violet in an unmounted mint sheet (6 x 10) with sheet number “150”. S.G. 126b.

Gibraltar: 1966 Sea Angling Championships 7d. showing the scarce variety black (value and inscription) omitted, one perf. added at foot, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 191a, cat £1,400. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1967-69 7d. with watermark inverted in a half sheet (6 x 5), one with patched sail [R. 10/5], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 207w, 207aw. Photo.

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in three albums with Q.V. mint incl. 1886 1d., 1886-87 to 21/2d., also 6d. and 1s. used, 1889 to 75c. on 1s., 1889-96 to 5p., 1898 to 1s., many duplicates, various used, later mint incl. 1903 to 8s. (less 2s.), 1906-12 to 2s. (2), 1912-24 to 8s., 1921-27 to 4s., 1938-51 to £1 with most perfs., 1948 Wedding, Q.E.II mint incl. 1953-59 to £1, 1960-62 to £1, later definitives to £1 and £5, commemoratives mainly mint to 1989, some wmk. varieties, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to K.G.V duplicated accumulation on Hagner pages with mint incl. 1889-96 20c. olive-green and brown (3), 2p. (7), 1898 2d. (7, incl. block of four), 6d. (7), 1s., used incl. 1889-96 values to 5p., K.E.VII values to 1s., etc., varied condition, many of the mint unmounted. (159)

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection on leaves incl. 1889 to 50c. on 6d. mint, 1898 1/2d. to 1s. mint, K.E.VII and K.G.V mint and used shades, mainly low values, 1935 Jubilee 2d. with extra flagstaff mint with normal in a corner pair, etc., varied condition. (approx. 230)

Gibraltar: A used Q.V. to K.G.V accumulation in a stockbook incl. 1889-96 20c. olive-green and brown (60), 20c. olive-green (8), 2p. (3), 1898 1s. (18), 1903 1s. (3), heavily duplicated low values, etc., mixed condition but many fine. (100s)

Gibraltar: Postal Stationery: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection/accumulation on leaves, incl. a good range of registered envelopes with 1886 2d. pale blue sizes I (2), J and K unused, 1886-82 2d. orange (McCorquodale) size F with “SPECIMEN” overprint, 1889 20c. on 2d. sizes I and K unused, 1898 2d. orange-red size F overprinted “SPECIMEN” (6), 2d. orange-red size H used to U.S.A. with additional 1898 1/2d. and 1s., 2d. orange-red size G used 1903 to France with 1903 1/2d. (2), 1d. (2), 2d. and 21/2d., also similar used 1898 to U.S.A. with 1898 1/2d., 1d. (2) and 21/2d., postcards, wrappers, aerogrammes, letter cards with 1933 K.G.V 2d. grey overprinted “SPECIMEN”, unused (3) and one used in 1934, 1938 K.G.VI 2d. grey overprinted “SPECIMEN”, unused and used in 1951, many “SPECIMEN” items, etc. (100s)

Gilbert and Ellice Islands: 1911 overprinted 1/2d to 1s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 1s-7s cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gilbert and Ellice Islands: 1911 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 21/2d. (damaged at base), 1912-24 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. and 1918 War Tax 1d. all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Gilbert and Ellice Islands: A K.G.VI to Q.E.II selection of covers (18) and two stamps in an album, incl. Beru, Canton Island, Fanning Island, etc.

Gold Coast: 1884-91 21/2d. ultramarine and orange, fine used on 1896 (July 17) envelope to England, tied by “ATTUABU” c.d.s., fine. Photo.

Gold Coast: 1907-13 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set and 1908 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly good to fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 59s-69s cat £348. Ex Straus.

Gold Coast: 1907-13 Watermark Mult. Crown CA unissued 10s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: 1913-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d to 20s. set incl. extra 3d., 1s. and 5s. shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (15) S.G. 70s. to 84s cat £410. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: 1921-24 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to £2 set (less 1s., 2s.6d. and 5s. values) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (10) Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Covers: 1954 to 1969 collection of Gold Coast and Ghana Forces covers on leaves with a range of concession rate airmail covers, Camp cancellations, military cachets, etc. (25 items)

Greece: 1896 Olympic Games 5d. green mint and used, the used stamp with small stain at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 120, cat. £1,000. Photo.

Greece: A mainly used selection in a stockbook, incl. large and small Hermes Heads, later sets and part sets, duplication, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Grenada: 1906 1/2d. to 21/2d. and 1908-11 3d. to 2s. in mint blocks of four, 1906 1/2d. and 2d. with some adhesion on reverse otherwise fine with majority unmounted. (32). S.G. 77-80, 84-87, cat. £305.

Grenada: 1913-22 Watermark Mult.Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. set with additional 3d. (2) 1s. (3), 5s. and 10s. shades overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 89s-101s. cat £390+. Ex Straus.

Grenada: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA sixteen values to 5s., 10s. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Heligoland: An unused selection in a folder, incl. 1875-90 to 25pf. (3d.), reprints, etc., varied condition. (28)

Hong Kong: 1882-96 10c. dull mauve, used with rare “2H62” barred oval in blue, few imperfections at base, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1885 surch. 50c. on 48c. and $1 on 96c. overprinted “SPECIMEN” with gum, both with slightly heavy hinge remainders otherwise fresh and of fine appearance. S.G. 41s and 42s. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1898 CA surch. $1 on 96c. grey-black overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 53as cat £600. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1898 CA surch. $1 on 96c. grey-black overprinted “SPECIMEN” with gum, slightly heavy hinge remainder otherwise fine and of fresh appearance S.G. 53as cat £600. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1900-01 CA 2c. to10c. and 30c. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 56s-9s, 61s cat £550. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1903 CA 1c. to 50c., $2 and $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 62s-71s, 73s and 75s. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1904 (Jan. 4) envelope to Australia, bearing 1900-01 2c. and 1903 4c. (2), tied by “SHANGHAI” c.d.s’s., with Melbourne receiving mark on reverse. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1907-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c., 4c. to $2 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 91s, 93s-9s cat £1000. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $10 set with both extra 50c. and $5 shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (21) S.G. 100s-116s cat £3,205. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1912-21 $5 green and red on green (white back), mint some hinge remainders, otherwise fine. S.G. 115a, cat. £600. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1921-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA thirteen values to $2 overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Hong Kong: 1935 Silver Jubilee 5c. green and indigo showing variety “flagstaff on right-hand turret” [Pl. “5”, R. 7/1], used with additional 3c. strip of three and single, 5c. (torn) and 20c. pair and single on registered official envelope to New Jersey, the variety with small closed tear and some cover damage but scarce. S.G. 134d, 133-35.

Hong Kong: Three envelopes sent by airmail, comprising “20 SP/35” to London franked 1935 Silver Jubilee 10c. strips of three (2, some staining from additional gumming) and 20c. endorsed for sending via the S.S. “Ranpura” for the Bandoeng-Amsterdam service; “25 MR/36” 10c. block of four on Hong Kong-Penang-London f.f.c. with flight cachet; and “5 NO/36” 5c. used with 30c. on Hong Kong-Shanghai f.f.c.

Hong Kong: 1962-73 $1.30, $2, $5 and $10 in unmounted mint top right corner blocks of four, the scarcer PVA gum printings from 1970-71, three blocks with ink note in margin otherwise fine. S.G. 206-209 var.

Hong Kong: 1962-73 $2 on chalky paper, variety ochre (sash) omitted, in an unmounted mint block of four from the top of the sheet. S.G. 207b, EC HK414MCb. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1976 Girl Guides $1.30 with variety light blue omitted, unmounted mint block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate numbers and coloured bars, one has minute mark on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 355var, EC HK710MCa, 50 mint known cat. £4,500+. Photo.

Hong Kong: Postage Dues: 1923-56 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 10c. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1c. with missing corner perfs and 6c. with a few nibbled perfs at base otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. D1s-5s, cat £375. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: A mainly mint Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in an album, incl. 1862-63 no watermark 18c. lilac, 1863-71 24c. green unused, 1885 (Sept.) 20c. on 30c., $1 on 96c., 1880 2c., 10c. unused, 1891 (Jan-March) 14c. on 30c., 20c. on 30c. grey-green, 50c. on 48c., S1 on 96c. purple on red, 1891 Jubilee 2c., 1898 $1 on 96c. black, 1900-01 set, 1903 to $1, 1904-06 to $2, 1907-11 to $2, 1912-21 to $3, 1921-37 to $3, 1938-52 to $10 green and violet, $10 bright lilac and blue (2), 1948 Silver Wedding set, 1954-62 to $10 (both), 1962-73 set, 1966-72 set, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Hong Kong: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in three albums with Q.V. mainly used incl. 1862-63 96c. (thinned), 1863-71 to both 96c. with a range of shades, 1876-77 16c. on 18c., 1880 5c. on 8c., 10c. on 16c. (2), 1891 Jubilee 2c. (crease), 1900-01 2c. to 30c. mint, range of Treaty Port cancels, 1903 1c. to $2 mint, 1904-06 $2 used, 1921-37 to $1 (less 30c.) mint, $3, $5 used, 1938-52 set (less $10 green and violet) mint with perfs. incl. perf. 14 30c. yellow-olive, set used, K.G.VI commemorative sets complete both mint and used plus 1946 Victory $1 with extra stroke variety used and 1948 Wedding 10c. with spur on “N” variety mint, Q.E.II with definitive sets mint incl. 1954-62 to $10 (less 50c.), 1962-73 to $20, later issues to $50 incl. 1987-88 type A and B sets, early commemorative sets complete to 1970 mint and used, later mainly mint to 1988, etc., some duplication, varied condition, many fine. (100s).

Hong Kong: A duplicated Q.V. to K.G.V collection on leaves with Q.V. mainly used incl. 1863-71 values to 96c., 1877 16c., 1880 10c. on 24c., 1891 Jubilee 2c., mint with 1891 20c. on 30c. grey-green without Chinese characters, 1900-01 2c. to 30c., K.E.VII values to $1 used, a few mint, K.G.V mint incl. 1912-21 values to $10, 1921-37 1c. to $5 with 25c. broken flower variety, used incl. 1912-21 $10, 1921-37 $3 (4), $5 (2), range of Treaty Port cancellations, P.O’s in China overprints with values to 50c. mint, $2 used, Postage Dues mint incl. 1923-56 10c. wmk. sideways, Postal Fiscal 1938 5c. mint, etc., mixed condition, many fine. (100s)

Hong Kong: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, mainly used incl. 1885 50c. on 48c., $1 on 96c., K.E.VII values to $1, 1912-21 $10, 1938-52 to both $10, 1948 Wedding, Q.E.II definitives to $20 and $50, commemoratives with some mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Amoy: 1863-71 8c. pale dull orange used with “A 1” barred oval in blue, fine and very rare, Webb states only two examples are known, one on 4c. and one on 8c. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Hankow: 1880 5c. on 8c. orange used with “D 29” barred oval, slight corner creases, otherwise fine. S.G. Z442. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Hankow: 1901 envelope with embossed “”H.M.S. ALGERINE” on flap, addressed to H.M.S. Alacrity China Station, bearing 1882-86 4c. grey (2) and 1900-01 2c. green, tied by “HANKOW/A” c.d.s’s, has Shanghai datestamp on reverse, minor staining. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Kiungchow: 1882-96 5c. blue showing part of the rare oval “KIUNG-CHOW/A/7 JA”, corner fault and slight crease, otherwise fine. Webb states only ten recorded. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Ningpo: 1880 10c. on 16c. yellow, a wing margined example with large part “N 1” barred oval, fine and unlisted in S.G. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Ningpo: 1882-96 10c. purple on red used with irregular circle of dot and “NINGPO/C” datestamp Webb type 169AB and C, fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: Post Offices in China: 1917-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 50c. to $10 set of six handstamped (50c.) or overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 12s-17s cat £2,250. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in Japan: 1863-71 48c. rose, fine used with “N 2” of Nagasaki in blue (two part strikes), small ink offset on reverse, very rare. S.G. Z25, cat. £3,750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in Japan: 1863-71 Watermark Crown CC 4c. grey perf 121/2, fine used with “Y 1” barred oval in blue, fine. S.G. Z33a, cat. £550. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: 1854 1/2a. (15), 1a. (11) and 2a. (7) used, varied condition.

India: 1854 1/2a. a used selection, incl. die I 1/2a. indigo, die II (4), die III (4), shades, fair to fine. (21)

India: 1854 1a., a mainly used selection, incl. die I vertical pair, die II unused horizontal strip of four, die III (5), etc., fair to fine. (18)

India: 1854-55 4a. a used, mainly cut to shape selection, incl. 2nd. printing head die II, frame die I (3), 3rd. printing head die II, frame die I (3), 4th. printing head die III, frame die II vertical pair and cut square single, etc., poor to fine. (13)

India: 1854 4a. blue and red, frame die II, head die II (early state), proof on yellowish wove paper with watermark, based on a single example from a larger unknown stone (See Spence page 25 no. 4). Fine and extremely rare. Photo.

India: 1854 4a. the 1894 Thuillier & Smith reprint without underprint on yellowish unwatermarked paper, two full sheets (6 x 4) folded, otherwise mainly fine. Photo.

India: 1856-64 1/2a. blue horizontal marginal pair variety imperforate, unused without gum, one showing small unprinted area, slight crease, some soiling, otherwise fine. S.G. 37a. Photo.

India: 1856-64 1/2a. pale blue in a mint block of six, faintly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 38. Photo.

India: 1856-64 prepared for use but not officially issued 2a. yellow-green showing trial obliteration, small grease spot giving the impression of a thin spot, fine. S.G. 50, cat. £1,500. Photo.

India: 1865 1/2a. blue die I imperforate horizontal pair, hinged to piece and cancelled by diamond “C/131”, fine. S.G. 54a, cat. £1,200. Photo.

India: 1882-90 1/2a. blue-green, variety double impression, mint, toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 85a, cat. £750. Photo.

India: 1882-90 2a. blue, variety double impression, mint, diagonal crease and some tone spots, otherwise fine, S.G. 92a, cat. £1,600. Photo.

India: 1891 21/2a. on 41/2a. yellow-green, variety surcharge double, one albino, mint, paper hinge and faint trace of soiling, otherwise fine. S.G. 102a, unpriced. Photo.

India: 1898 1/4 on 1/2a. blue-green, variety double impression of stamp, unmounted mint from top of sheet, fine appearance. S.G.110b, cat. £350+. Photo.

India: 1922 1/4a. on 1/2a. variety surcharge inverted in a lower left corner part sheet of 48 (8 x 6) with interval margin, occasional gum wrinkle and some split perfs. otherwise fine and fresh, scarce multiple. S.G. 195a, cat. £480+.

India: 1922 1/4 on 1/2a. green mint horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet, right stamp variety surcharge omitted, fine. S.G. 195b, cat. £300. Photo.

India: 1922 1/4 on 1/2a. green mint horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet, the right stamp with variety surcharge omitted, light diagonal gum crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 195b, cat. £300. Photo.

India: 1929 Air 8a. purple showing variety with reversed serif, fine used on 1931 envelope. S.G. 224b, cat. £200+. Photo.

India: 1929 Air 8a. purple in an unmounted mint block of four, one showing variety with reversed serif, very faint trace of toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 224b, cat. £400+. Photo.

India: 1935 Silver Jubilee 31/2a. mint block of four, one showing ‘bird’ flaw, slightly toned gum, some gum creases, otherwise fine. S.G. 245a, cat. £225+. Photo.

India: Officials: 1925 2r. on 1912 10r. green and scarlet, very lightly mounted mint, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine and rare, one of only 96 examples known. S.G. O104, cat. £1,500. Photo.

India: Officials: 1926 error 1a. on 1a. chocolate, fine mint. Philatelic Foundation certificate (1975). S.G. O107a, cat. £200.

India: Officials: A collection on leaves, incl. 1866-72 no watermark 1/2a. pale blue used, watermarked 2a. yellow mint, 4a. green mint, 1867-73 1/2a. blue die II mint, 1912-13 15r. unused and used, 25r. mint, also a range of Postal Service stamps, some forgeries, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 371)

India: A used collection from 1854 to 1986 in an album, incl. 1854 4a. (3, cut to shape), 1865 to 8a., 1902-11 to 25r. telegraphic cancellation, etc. (100s)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.V. collection of varieties and errors in an album, incl. 1898 1/4a. on 1/2a. with surcharge double unused, 1929 Air 3a. with “Q” for “O” mint, used (4, one on cover), 8a. mint pair, one showing missing tree-top, also used single, 8a. with reversed serif used (6), 1931 Inauguration 1/4a. with variety “F” for “P” in “PURANA” used (3), 1935 Silver Jubilee 31/2a. mint, used (three singles also a vertical pair used on cover, one with “Bird” flaw), Officials with 1902-09 3p. with no stop after “M” used, 1926 1a. on 1a error (2) mint, I.E.F. 1914 1/2a. mint pair, one with no stop after “F”, 2a. in a mint interval margin block of four, one with no stop after “F”, some States, British Somaliland 1903 K.E.VII 2a. with variety “SOMAL.LAND” mint, etc., some forgeries. (approx. 339)

India: A Q.V. collection on leaves, incl. 1854 1a. green unused (2) used strip of four, 1855 4a. unused, 1856-64 1/2a. blue unused, 1a. brown mint block of four, 2a. yellow-buff unused, 4a. grey-black unused, 1865 1a. pale brown in a mint block (4 x 4), 2a. yellow mint, 1866 overprinted type 15 used (2), type 16 (3), 1882-90 2a. blue variety double impression used (damaged), etc., varied condition. (approx. 260)

India: A K.E.VII to K.G.VI mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1902-11 to 5r. mint, 1911-22 to 25r. (toned) mint, used to 25r., 2a.6p., 3a. and 12a. imperforate and overprinted “CANCELLED”, 1921 9p. on 1a. with surcharge double mint, 1926-33 to 25r. mint, 1929 8a. mint block of four, one showing missing tree top, also used single, 1937-40 set mint, also some Muscat and Somaliland, etc., varied condition. (100s)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.V. collection in a stockbook, incl. 1892-97 1r. mint. (10), 1895 set mint, 1902 2r. mint, used to 25r. (telegraphic cancellation), 1911-22 to 25r. mint. 1926-33 10r. mint, Officials, C.E.F. with 1914-22 set mint, also some Somaliland, etc., varied condition. (approx. 540)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.V duplicated collection in an album incl. a selection of 1854 imperfs. used, 1882-90 to 1r. (less 8a.) mint, 1895 2r. to 5r. used, K.E.VII to 12a. mint, duplicated used to 5r. and 15r., K.G.V mint shades, mainly low values, duplicated used to 25r., Officials mint and used, C.E.F. with 1900 set to 1r. used, range of States incl. Cochin, Jaipur 1932-37 Official 1a. to 1r. mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

India: A mint and used collection from 1854 to 1951 in varied condition in an album incl. 1937-40 3p. to 25r. set used, 1948 Gandhi set mint, Officials, C.E.F., range of Feudatory and Convention States incl. Cochin, Gwalior, Jaipur, Jind, Nabha State, Patiala, etc. (100s)

India: A mint and used collection from 1948 to 2006 in two Schaubek albums, incl. 1948 Gandhi sets mint and used, 1949-52 set with extra 10r. mint, and a good range of later issues, etc. (100s)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.VI selection in a stockbook, incl. 1854 4a. (9, six are cut to shape), 1911-22 to 25r. used, 1926-33 to 25r. used (3), 1937-40 to 25r. used, Officials, duplication, etc. (100s)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection in an album, incl. 1854 1/2a. die I used strip of four, die III pair used, 1902-11 to 25r. (violet cancellation), 1911-22 to 25r. used, 1937-40 to 10r. mint, etc. (100s)

India: A large accumulation in two stockbooks, approval booklets, tins and packets contained in two cartons, incl. 1948 Gandhi set mint (toned), much duplication and a large amount of bundle ware, etc. (1,000s)

India: An accumulation in two stockbooks, incl. cancellations, also some Burma, Kuwait, Pakistan, duplication, etc. (100s)

India: Postal Stationery: A mainly Q.V. collection in an album, incl. postcards with advertising, reply cards, envelopes, Official, etc., varied condition. (143 items)

India: Postal Stationery: A Q.V. to K.G.VI selection in a cover album, incl. envelopes, registered envelopes, postcards, unused and used, etc. (100s)

India: Cinderellas: A selection in a stockbook, incl. W.W.I and II Patriotic Fund labels, War Raffle coupons, Defense, Relief Fund, etc. (95 items)

India: 1816 to 1863 selection of pre-stamp and stampless covers, incl. 1816 (May) cover from Edinburgh to Calcutta, bearing red octagonal Edinburgh datestamp, crowned circular “INDIA PACKET LETTER/G.P.O../LONDON”, boxed “Addl/1.2”, on reverse has boxed “KING’S POST/Co’s INLD.Ao.”, 1859 stampless cover from Cochin to France, bearing red boxed “COCHIN”, etc. (18 items)

India: 1826 (Apr. 14) entire letter from Cawnpore to Calcutta, on reverse indistinct “CAWNPORE/POST OFFICE” c.d.s. in black with octagonal “CALCUTTA/G.P.O./25AP25/1826” and unframed “PM” both in red, a couple of light cover folds. Photo.

India: 1828 (Sept. 1) entire letter to Palamaner, near Chittoor, on reverse manuscript “Post Paid As 4” and boxed “BANGALORE/POST PAID” despatch handstamp in red, slight faults.

India: 1845 (Jan. 12) entire letter from Pondichery to France, bearing red “INDES OR/MARSEILLES” c.d.s., on reverse has “MADRAS/STEAM LETTER” and Madras boxed datestamp both in red.

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1850 (Jan. 14) ‘On active service’ entire letter from Bombay to Woodford, Ireland, with oval “BELGAUM/1850JAN.14/FREE” on front, cover damaged and much repaired.

India: Cancellations: A selection of covers and stamps mainly bearing “diamond of bars” mostly on 1854 issues, incl. 1/2a. blue die I pair with 12 bars, 1/2a. singles with 7, 8, 9 bars, etc. (16 items)

India: 1856 to 1860, a correspondence incl. 1856 (Dec. 15) envelope written from Camp Tooreewarree, bearing two 1854 4a. cut to shape, letter has interesting account of a trip to explore the Pywar Pass, 1857 (Nov.) envelope bearing 1854 1a. (2) and cut to shape 4a, redirected from London to Tunbridge Wells and franked by Great Britain 1856-58 1d., 1858 (May) envelope bearing 1854 2a. and 1855 4a., redirected upon arrival from London to Tunbridge Wells by 1856-58 1d. (2), 1858 (July) envelope bearing 1854 1a. (2) and 4a., etc., very mixed condition. (19 items). Ex Straus.

India: 1856-58 three envelopes, one to Scotland bearing 1854 4a. (2), one to Scotland bearing 1854 4a., other 1858 to Monmouth bearing 1854 4a., all cut to shape, poor to good. Ex Straus.

India: 1857 (June 14) envelope from Kohat to London, bearing 1854 4a. two cut to shape, frame die I, Head die III, redirected to Tunbridge Wells upon arrival and franked by Great Britain 1856-58 1d. rose red, few small faults, with original letter. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1857 (Oct. 4) “Per Ballie” stampless entire letter from Rangoon to Calcutta, reverse with fine boxed “KEDGEREE/POST OFFICE/SHIP LETTER” and Oct. 14th. arrival datestamp, some faults but very scarce. Photo.

India: 1857 (Dec. 15) envelope from Kohat to London, bearing 1854 1a. die II (2), 4a. cut to shape frame die I, Head die II, redirected to Tunbridge Wells upon arrival and franked by Great Britain 1856-58 1d. rose red , few small faults, with original letter. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: 1857 (Dec. 17) envelope from Kohat to London, bearing 1854 4a. cut to shape frame die I, Head die II, redirected to Tunbridge Wells upon arrival and franked by Great Britain 1856-58 1d. rose red , few small faults, with original letter. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: 1858 (Feb. 21) envelope from Kohat to London, bearing 1854 4a. cut to shape frame die I, Head die II, 1a. die I (2) redirected within London upon arrival and franked by Great Britain 1856-58 1d. rose red, few small faults, with original letter. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1865 to 1893 group of soldier’s letters (3) with 1865 (Aug. 31) from 6th. Inniskilling Dragoons to Covent Garden franked 1860 8p. cancelled “43” in diamond numeral with boxed “INDIA PAID” in red alongside, 1886 (Sept. 3) printed envelope from 12th Royal Lancers Bangalore to Stoke on Trent franked 1874 9p. cancelled Bangalore duplex, and 1893 (Mar. 15) from 21st Hussars to Kettering, franked 1882-90 9p. cancelled Trimulgherry squared circle, each countersigned, some faults.

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1873 (July 13) soldier’s envelope from the Convalescent Depot H.M. 54th Regiment to Norwich, franked Q.V. 8a. (fault) cancelled “69” duplex, three transit and Norwich arrival backstamps, cover with tear at right and some staining. Photo.

India: Cancellations: A selection of covers and stamps bearing the first type “diamond of dots” mainly on 1854 issues, incl. 1a. die II strip of four, 1854 (Nov.) cover to Secunderabad, bearing 1/2a. blue die I with red boxed “KURNOOL/Paid”, alongside, etc. (26 covers, 13 stamps)

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1894 (Aug. 22) 9p. Soldiers’ and Seaman’s stationery envelope to Brantford, Ontario, Canada, endorsed “Pte E. Gradwell “B” Company/2nd Batt Royal Lancaster Regiment” and countersigned, cancelled “NUSSEERABAD/22 AUG 94” c.d.s., with Bombay, Hamilton and Brantford transit and arrival backstamps, envelope repaired, unusual destination. Photo.

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. collection of numeral cancels in an album, incl. range on 1854-55 issues with 4a. cut to shape (9), 1871 long cover, registered from Neriad to Bombay, franked on reverse by 1865 1a. (20, most with faults), cancelled by “173” in blue, etc. (55 covers, 116 stamps)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. collection of “diamond on dots” with “C” and numeral, in an album, incl. range of different numerals, Bengal type 7 “Spider” “B” numerals with “130” of Cochin on 1854 1/2a. and 1a., Madras type 6, 1859 large part entire, registered to London, bearing on reverse 1854 2a. strip of three and 1855 4a., cancelled “C/130” of Cochin, 1864 cover to Bombay, bearing 1856-64 1a., 2a. yellow-buff and 4a., tied by “C/85” of Cannanore, North Western Provinces type 8, Punjab type 8D, 1860 envelope to Ireland, bearing 1856-64 2a. yellow-buff and 4a., tied by “238” of Simla, redirected upon arrival by GB 1856-58 1d., etc. (95 covers, 199 stamps)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. collection in two albums, incl. octagonal, diamond of dots, numerals, duplex’s, Railway, squared circles, Used Abroad with Aden, Burma, Penang, Zanzibar, etc. (few 100s)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. collection of stamps in an album, incl. Campaigns with Abyssinia Field Force, Tirah Field Force, H.Q., F.P.O’s, Steamer Service, duplex’s, etc. (148)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. to K.G.V. collection of Sea Post and Railway cancellations on covers, cards and stamps in an album, incl. 1872 envelope from Bombay to Glasgow, bearing 4a. and 8a., on reverse has oval “SEA POST OFFICE/B’ datestamp in blue, range of types, etc. (135 covers and cards, 18 stamps)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. collection of duplexes in an album, incl. a range of types, 1880 (Aug.) envelope from Afghanistan to England, bearing 1/2a. and 1a. (4) cancelled by ten diagonal squared bars, on reverse has “CABUL” datestamp, etc. (107 covers, 157 stamps)

India: Cancellations: A mainly Q.V. collection of All India cancellations, in an album, incl. good range of types, covers, postal stationery, etc. (132 covers, 135 stamps)

India: Cancellations: A Q.V. to K.G.V. collection of covers, cards and stamps in an album, incl. duplexes, c.d.s’s, instructional marks, etc. (120 covers, 234 stamps)

India: Travelling Post Offices, a mainly Q.V. collection of covers and cards in an album, incl. 1867 O.H.M.S. long envelope from the Adjutant General’s Office Bombay, on reverse has boxed “No. 3/RAIL OFFICE/C. P.”, “TRAVELLING P.O./BENGAL”, “TRAVELLING POST OFFICE” datestamps, blue wavy boxed “MISSENT TO TRAVELLING”, North Eastern, North Western, South Eastern, Sorting Offices, Stations, etc. (114 items)

India: Cancellations: 1905 to 1935 a collection of covers cards and stamps, incl. 1906-07 Lady Minto’s Fete, 1911 Coronation Durbar Delhi, 1916 Madras Park Fair, cancellations, labels, p.p.c’s, also 1911 (Feb. 18) Allahabad to Naini flown cover, etc. (73 items)

India: Cancellations: A K.G.V. to K.G.VI collection of mainly covers in an album, incl Military mail, censor marks, F.P.O’s, meter marks, postal stationery, also some labels, etc. (161 items)

India: Cancellations and Covers: 1948 (Dec. 19) Gandhi Nagar Congress set of three covers, franked Gandhi 11/2a., cancelled large native datestamp, large Jaipur datestamp, and Jaipur “FREE INDIA STANDS/FOR WORLD PEACE” slogan cancellation respectively, fine.

India: Airmails, 1929 (Apr. 4) India-Great Britain illustrated first flight cover to Sutton Coldfield, franked K.G.V 2a. and 6a. cancelled Karachi datestamps, G.B. K.G.V 1/2d. also on front tied by Apr. 15 arrival c.d.s., with map on reverse of envelope. Photo.

India: Airmails: 1931 (Apr. 12) First Experimental Flight England-Australia envelope from Delhi to Rangoon, franked two strips of three K.G.V 1a. carmine with violet boxed “FIRST AIRMAIL/BURMA-AUSTRALIA” below, Rangoon Apr. 15th. backstamps, fine. Photo.

India: Rocket Mail, 1936 (Sept. 21) ‘John Winterton’ envelope to Calcutta, with label tied by “FLOOD./ROCKET DESPATCH,/CHINGRIPOTA,/TO/MALIKPUR.” cachet, franked K.G.V 9p. cancelled Sonarpur datestamp, signed Stephen H. Smith in violet. Photo.

India: Airmails: 1940 (Oct. 18) Pigeongram envelope franked 1937-40 1/2a., with enclosed missive, carried by homing pigeon ‘Roby’ from Chandernagore to Calcutta, signed Stephen H. Smith on reverse. Photo.

India: Literature: A selection in three cartons, incl. “India Post” 1967-2006 (Mar.) complete, “The Stamps of India” by J.A.L. Cooper, etc. The buyer of this lot is responsible for the removal from our offices.

India: China Expeditionary Force: 1905-11 3p. grey in a mint block of four, variety overprint double, one albino, fine mint. S.G. C12a, cat. £480. Photo.

India: China Expeditionary Force: 1914-22 3p. grey with variety overprint double, one albino, hinge remainders, otherwise fine mint. S.G. C23a, cat. £350. Photo.

India: China Expeditionary Force: British Railway Administration: 1901 5c. on 1/2c. brown, tied by “RAILWAY POST OFFICE/TIENTSIN” on 1901 (Apr. 20) “Twining” envelope with C.E.F. 3p. pair tied by “F.P.O. No. 20” c.d.s. Photo.

India: China Expeditionary Force: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1900 3a., 4a. (2) and 12a. (2) with variety double overprint, one albino, 1905-11 3p. (3), 2a. (2) variety overprint double, one albino, 1908-09 1/2a. (2) and 1a. (3) with variety overprint double, one albino, also used pair, one with broken stop after “F”, range of varieties, etc. (32)

India: China Expeditionary Force: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1900 (Aug. 16) set used and unissued 1a.6p., 1905 to 1r. mint (2), 1914 set mint, also I.E.F. 1914 1r. with variety overprint double, one albino mint, etc., varied condition. (104)

India Used Abroad: French Indian Settlements: 1892 to 1952 group of covers and cards, used from Mahe, Silattur, Pondicherry, Karikal, etc. (9)

India Used Abroad: French Indian Settlements: 1902-11 5r. and 15r. each used with Pondicherry telegraph cancellations, 15r. with blunt corner otherwise fine, scarce. Photo.

India Used Abroad: Persia: Abadan: A group of K.G.V stamps (12) on three pieces of telegram forms and one loose, used with Abadan telegraphic cancellations, values to 5r. (3) and 10r.

India: Used Abroad: A collection of covers, cards and stamps in an album, incl. Burma, Bushire, Linga, Pondichery, Straits Settlements, Tibet, Zanzibar, etc. (46 cover and cards, 225 stamps)

Indian Convention States: Gwalior 1885 (May) type 1 overprint, 13mm. spacing 1/2a. to 2a. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, in blocks of four with gum, few split perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 1s-3s. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Officials: 1938-44 type 8 overprint 2a. grey-black with variety watermark inverted, used, faults at top, otherwise fine and unlisted. S.G. O50 var. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Officials: A selection, incl. 1916-30 Officials 1943 Type 20 “NINE PIES” on 11/2a. purple, four fine used examples, one tied by Pai type 38 1944 (Dec. 17) to small improvised ‘native’ envelope, 1923-29 Official Surcharges, 1923-24 8p. on Rama Varma I 9p. carmine watermark sideways, mint marginal from the foot of the sheet, 1938-44 Litho overprints, type O10 overprint 6p., three used examples showing ‘double image’ or ‘blanket-stretch’ effect, two perf. 13 x 131/2 showing distinct doubling of vertical and horizontal lines respectively, also some forgeries. (14)

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Postal History, 1885 to 1908, a selection of mainly pre-stamp items showing fair to fine early Pai c.d.s. types, incl. 1885 Official mail wrapper from Ernakulam to Trissivaperor, 1908 from Diwan’s Revenue Dept. to Thiruvilwamala with boxed postage due mark (Pai 52), 1908 to Kum with Superintendent’s Office c.d.s. (Pai 17), also 1889 (July 8) telegram from the Diwan Kerala Varma I in Ernakulam to Manickum Kerallar delivered through Imperial post office with receipt cancelled by fine single ring c.d.s. with inverted “C” for “O” in “ERNACOLUM”, some hinge repairs but unique, also 1897 telegram with envelope (trimmed at left) from Ernakulam to Tripunnithura sent by Imperial office but postally delivered by Anchal office, etc. (10 items)

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Postal History, a collection of mainly Official covers from 1913 to 1948 in a binder with Departmental cachets incl. Court, Dewan’s Office Local & Legislative Dept. on 1930 envelope, District Registrar, Food Supplies, Government Advocate, Government Press, Official Receiver, Taluk Office, variously franked incl. 1946-48 Ravi Varma Second Portrait Official 4p. strip of three and 9p. on 1948 cover from Secretary to the Legislative Council, etc., a few with enclosures, poor to fine. (58 items)

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Postal History, Imperial Post Offices, 1914 (Sept. 14) censored envelope to Lisbon, franked 1a. cancelled by double circle and with violet double ring “PASSED CENSOR/4” handstamp at left, resealed by Bombay “(arms)/OPENED BY CENSOR” label over Malabar Court double oval, 1923, two scarce printed book post wrappers from the “Yogakshemam”, Trichur to Molanthuruthi with inscribed value 4r.10a. and ms. endorsed “VPR/30-2” and “VPR/21-2” respectively, the former franked by 1916-30 2p., 11/2a. (2), the latter with original enclosure held by 1916-30 2a. used with 1922 2p. on 3p. (additionally tied by unlisted arrival datestamp), 1930 (Sept. 28) envelope from the Anchal Superintendent franked 1a. and with good strike of Superintendent’s Office double ring oval datestamp at left, with signed enclosed letter (Croxley Mill watermarked lettersheet) rejecting Major Boyd’s request for stamps, 1934 (Sept. 25) stampless envelope to Pudukad with fine strike of scarce “DIWAN’S EARTH-QUAKE RELIEF FUND COMMITTEE/COCHIN” violet double ring oval cachet, despatch and same day arrival backstamps.

Indian Feudatory States: Cochin: Covers: A specialised collection of postal history and postal stationery neatly written up on leaves in a carton, from 1880 to the 1940s, incl. refused mail, not found, postage due, registered, etc. (100s)

Indian Feudatory States: Hyderabad: An extensive mint and used collection written up on leaves incl. 1869 1a. shades unused, 1870 1a. and 2a. unused and used, extensive range of 1871-1909 issue with shades, perfs. and different sizes, commemoratives, Officials incl. 1873 red and black opts., 1909-11 1/2a. with inverted opt. used, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Indian Feudatory States: Jaipur 1912-22 1/4a. olive-yellow, a scarce complete mint sheet of 144 comprising twelve panes of twelve with Dorling & Co. papermaker’s watermark repeated twice in sheet, some perf. separation otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 22.

Indian Feudatory States: Orchha: 1939-42 1a. scarlet and 4a. slate used together on reverse of 1943 (Mar. 12) registered cover, slight faults, scarce. S.G. 34, 40. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Travancore: Officials: 1939-49 a mainly unused selection in a stockbook, incl. many blocks, minor varieties, perfs., Travancore-Cochin, etc. (100s)

Indian Feudatory States: Travancore: A selection from 1888 to 1939 on leaves, incl. 1888 Laid paper comprising 1ch. (19, incl. a horizontal strip of five), 2ch. (24, incl. a block of four and marginal block of six), 4ch. (11) mint or unused with shades and both types of 4ch. (lettering size difference), 1906 Provisional Surcharges, “1/4” on 1/2ch. reddish violet watermark inverted, 1939 Maharajah’s Birthday 11/2ch. scarlet perf. 121/2, a full mint sheet of 168 (vertical mesh), folded horizontally, two stamps damaged otherwise mainly fine unmounted, etc. (100s)

Indian Feudatory States: Travancore: Postal History 1819 entire headed “Quilon 24th October/1819” and addressed by Colonel Molesworth of the East India Company Garrison to Major De Havilland in Madras, with ms. endorsement “Post Paid ans. 12”, the major being apparently responsible for postal arrangements and this endorsement predating the earliest handstamp, and with fine “MADRAS/GPO/NO4/1819” in oval arrival datestamp, filing folds, 1843 (Mar. 15) entire to Bordeaux, carried by French paquebot with “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE”, and backstamped by fine “ALEPPEE/15 March 1843(ms.)/Paid. A.10(ms.)” endorsed alongside “P.P. to Bombay/Steam postage - A.9”, 1852 (Oct. 19) entire in Malayalam from Madras to Trivandrum, endorsed “P.Paid” and backstamped by good (but faded) strike of boxed Madras despatch “3 A.” paid),“TRIVANDRUM/1852 October 24/Paid” arrival, 1853 (Feb. 24) entire to Mangalore showing red framed “ALLEPPY/1853 February 24/Paid. A.6 (ms.)”, fair to fine. (4 items)

Indian Feudatory States: Travancore: Postal History, An extensive range of covers and cards from 1888 onward in a binder, variously rated and addressed with some multicolour Conch and later Pictorial frankings, postal stationery, other markings incl. postage due, scarce registered, ‘Refused’, some Official mail, cadjan leaf documents, etc., poor to fine. (approx. 180 items)

Indian Feudatory States: Travancore: Postal History: 1895-1945 a selection of covers and cards, incl. Official mail from 1913 onward, 1914 (Oct. 14) fine large double ring c.d.s. cancelling censored 1a. stationery card to Switzerland with violet “PASSED CENSOR./BOMBAY.”, etc. (48 items)

Iraq: British Occupation 1918-21 No watermark 1/4a. on 5pa. to 10r. on 100pi. set of thirteen perforated and Watermark Mult. Script CA set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-14s, 16s-18s cat £660. Ex Straus. Photo.

Iraq: 1923-35 1/2a. to 10r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 41s-53s. cat £475. Ex Straus. Photo.

Iraq: 1920-23 “ON STATE SERVICE” Watermark Mult. Script CA. set of eight overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. O33s-O40s, cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

Iraq: Officials: 1923 “ON STATE SERVICE” 1/2a. to 10r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. O54s-65s cat £450. Ex Straus. Photo.

Iraq: Officials: 1924-25 bilingual overprint 1/2a. to 10r. set (less 2r.) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 066s-75s, 77s. Ex Straus.

Ireland: 1922-23 10s. dull grey-blue fine used, also two fine mint copies. S.G.66. Photo.

Ireland: 1925-28 Composite Settings-Narrow Date: 10s. dull grey-blue, used on 1927 “Meredith” registered cover from Dublin to London, fine and rare. S.G. 85, MW T68. Photo.

Ireland: 1937 St. Patrick 10s. indigo with variety watermark inverted, fine used and extremely rare. Hamilton-Bowen certificate (2010) S.G. 104w. Photo.

Ireland: 1940-68 1s. light blue (17, nine unmounted, five hinged and two with small faults), 1941 Easter Rising and 1953 Emmet sets, seventeen of each unmounted mint, mainly fine. S.G. 122, 126-7, 156-7, cat. £2,465.

Ireland: A mainly mint collection from 1922 to 1989 in a hingeless Lighthouse album incl. 1922 Rialtas Dollard opts. to 10s., 4d. carmine overprint, Thom sets to 1s., 1922-23 Saorstat overprints to 10s., Harrison coil stamps incl. long “1” varieties, 1925-28 narrow date 2s.6d. to 10s., wide date 2s.6d. to 10s. (used), 1935 re-engraved 2s.6d. to 10s., 1922-34 to 1s. with coil stamps (less 2d. perf. 15 x imperf.), 1937 St. Patrick 2s.6d. to 10s., 1940-68 to 10s. plus 1d. coil stamps, early commemoratives complete mostly unmounted, later definitives and commemoratives, postage due sets, etc., mainly fine. (100s)

Ireland: A mint and used accumulation of mainly early issues on leaves incl. Rialtas overprints to 1s., Saorstat overprints incl. 1922-23 Harrison 1d. with long “1” variety mint, 1925-28 wide date 2s.6d. (2) and 5s. (2) used on pieces, 1935 re-engraved 2s.6d. and 5s. mint, 1922-34 coil stamps mint incl. 1d. perf. 15 x imperf. (single perf.), 1937 St. Patrick 2s.6d. and 5s. mint, etc., varied condition. (approx. 215)

Ireland: A collection from 1922 to 1989 in a Davo album incl. 1922 Rialtas Dollard overprints to 2s.6d. (2), 5s. mint, to 2s.6d. used, Thom values to 1s. mint and used, 1922-23 Saorstat overprints to 2s.6d. mint (4), to 10s. used, later mint incl. 1922-34 imperf. x perf. 14 1/2d. and 2d., 1940-68 printings to 10s. (4), 1d. perf. 14 x imperf., early commemoratives complete to 1960s, various used, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Ireland: A collection from 1922 to 1968 in an FG album incl. 1922 Dollard overprints to 10d. mint and used, 2s.6d. to 10s. mint, Thom overprints to 1s. mint and used (less bolder overprinted 10d. used), 1922-23 Saorstat Thom overprints to 1s. mint and used, Harrison 1/2d. to 2d. mint and used plus long “1” varieties used, later all mint incl. 1922-34 to 1s. with coil stamps (less 2d. perf. 15 x imperf.), 1940-68 to 1s. plus blocks of four to 11d., most commemoratives to 1950 with some in blocks of four, 1925 and 1940-70 postage due sets, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 334)

Ireland: 1907 Dublin Exhibition, an accumulation of picture postcards (93), both unused and used incl. Exhibition cancellations, also 1902 Cork Exhibition p.p.c’s unused (2) and used (2), and 1909 Fifth All-Ireland Exhibition p.p.c. unused.

Ireland: 1920 (Aug. 24) G.B. 31/2d. blue plus 1/2d. green registered envelope size G (pointed flaps), used from Kingstown to Canada, not called for and returned with new address written on flap. This is one of the scarcest uprated G.B. registered envelopes and is a major rarity used in Ireland. Ex Co. Zellers. Photo.

Ireland: 1921 (Aug. 25) G.B. 2d. black plus 2d. orange registered envelope size G, additionally franked 1d., used from Clonakilty to Dublin, cancelled by “CLONAKILTY/Co CORK” c.d.s’s. Roughly opened and skillfully repaired, nevertheless very rare. Photo.

Ireland: 1922 (Nov. 4) fire damaged envelope from Gavan to Dublin, franked by 1922 2d., bearing two line cachet “SALVED FROM/FIRE GPO DUBLIN” with another strike on reverse. This was the result of an armed raid on the Post Office, this was repulsed but the premises were on fire and many letters damaged. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: A selection on stockleaf, incl. 1854 20c. used, shades, reprints, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 208)

Italian States: Sardinia: A duplicated selection in a stockbook, incl. a good range of shades, cancellations, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Italy: 1764 to 1963, an accumulation of covers and cards, incl. good range of pre-stamp and stampless covers, States, fancy town cancellations, maritime marks, postal stationery, etc. (100s)

Italy: A collection in two albums with a selection of States, early issues mainly used incl. 1863-65 shades to 2l. (2), 1875 Officials to 10l., 1879-82 30c. (mint), 2l., 1884-86 Parcel Post set, Postage Dues, 1910 Plebiscite sets, 1911 Jubilee, also mint, 1914-22 Parcel Post pairs to 12l. mint, Express Letter stamps, Pneumatic Post, 1923 Black Shirt Fund mint, 1923 Manzoni set mint, many 1920s and 1930s issues used with postage and air sets, mint incl. 1930 Air 7l.70, 1933 Zeppelin set, 1933 Air 5l.25 + 19l.75 strips (2), 5l.25 + 44l.75 strip, 1934 Football, 1934 Military Medal Centenary, 1934 Official Air 10l., 1937 Augustus the Great, Social republic issues, later mainly used to 1990s incl. 1948 St. Catherine set, 1949 Republic 100l., 1950 Radio Conference, 1951 Milan Fair, Gymnastic Festival, a few covers and cards, etc., varied condition, not all cancellations guaranteed. (100s)

Italy: A mint and used collection in a stockbook, incl. 1879-82 25c. blue mint, 1875 Official to 10l. mint, 1901 25c. blue mint, 1910 Plebiscite sets mint and used, 1923 Black Shirt Fund set mint, 1924 Trade set mint, 1928 Duke of Savoy set mint, 1933 Balbo set (BIAN) mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Italy: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1923 Manzoni set mint, 1928 Filiberto to 20l. mint, 1932 Dante set mint, 1933 Balbo set (Calo) set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Italian Colonies: Somalia: Parcel Post: 1928-41 1l. brown-lilac fine unmounted mint pair from the base of the sheet. Sassone 60, cat 1,100 euros. Photo.

Italian Colonies: Somalia: Parcel Post: 1928-41 2l. green fine unmounted mint pair from the base of the sheet. Sassone 61, cat. 1,000 euros. Photo.

Jamaica: 1860-70 1d. (straight edge at right), 3d. and 1s. all with scarce manuscript “Specimen” (Samuel type DMS), some faults. Photo.

Jamaica: 1860-70 Watermark Pineapple 1d. bisects used on pieces (4) and two used together with normal 1d. on damaged 1868 large part cover (stamps have been excised and replaced), also unauthorised 6d. bisect on piece.

Jamaica: 1860-70 Watermark Pineapple 1d. unused, 3d., 6d. and 1s. used, all with watermarks inverted, fair to fine. S.G. 1w, 3w, 5w, 6w.

Jamaica: 1864 envelope to India, bearing 1860-70 1s. tied by indistinct numeral with Kingston c.d.s. alongside, few imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo.

Jamaica: 1870-83 1/2d., 1d., 2d., 4d., 6d. and 1s. imperf. plate proofs in issued colours on surfaced paper, each overprinted “CANCELLED” and in a horizontal pair, marginal from the left of the sheet. (12) Photo.

Jamaica: 1883-97 Watermark Crown CA 1d. rose and 1d. carmine both in mint blocks of four, toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 18, a. Photo.

Jamaica: 1883-97 1s. brown showing “$” for “S” in “SHILLING” variety, very fine and fresh mint, very scarce. S.G. 24a, cat. £800.

Jamaica: 1889-91 1d., 2d. and 21/2d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine with gum, also 1905-11 Arms 5s. and 3d. purple on yellow, 6d. lilac affixed to pieces dated “May 10” or “Aug 05” and overprinted “SPECIMEN”.

Jamaica: 1889-91 Watermark Crown CA 2d. green pair with watermark inverted, also set overprinted “SPECIMEN” with extra 21/2d., both 21/2d. values with faults, toned gum, otherwise good to fine.

Jamaica: 1900-01 CC 1d. both, 1911 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2d. grey, 1921-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA 6d. dull purple and bright purple (marginal with plate number) and 1923 Child Welfare set, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 31s-32s, 57s, 90s and 104s-06s. cat £335. Ex Straus.

Jamaica: 1900-01 Llandovery Falls 1d. red, two complete mint sheets (5 x 12), tone gum, otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 31.

Jamaica: 1903-04 CA Arms 1/2d. to 5d., 1905-11 Watermark Mult.Crown CA Arms 1/2d. to 5s. set of five and Q.V. type 3d. to 2s. set of six overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. cat £490. Ex Straus.

Jamaica: 1905-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3d. (2) 4d. and 6d. lilac (2) all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fair to fine. S.G. 47s, 50s, 52s.

Jamaica: 1912-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/d. to 5s. set with additional 3d., 4d. and 1s. shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 58s-67s cat £264+. Ex Straus.

Jamaica: 1917 (Mar.) overprinted “WAR STAMP” 3d. purple on yellow with variety overprint sideways (reading up), mint, minute gum thin and vertical gum crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 75d, cat. £375. Photo.

Jamaica: 1919-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 78s-89s. cat £250. Ex Straus. Photo.

Jamaica: 1919-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. set, also 11/2d. with watermark Crown to left of CA, 21/2d., 3d. block of four and 2s. with inverted watermark, mint, most with toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 78-89.

Jamaica: 1919-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. to 10s. set less 1/2d. and 1s., in used blocks of four, mainly fine. S.G. 78-89. Photo.

Jamaica: 1919-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1s. orange-yellow and red-orange with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 85w, unpriced. Photo.

Jamaica: 1919-21 unissued 6d. Watermark Mult. Crown CA overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum S.G. £700. Ex Straus. Photo.

Jamaica: 1919-21 unissued 6d. Watermark Mult. Script CA overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum S.G. £700. Ex Straus. Photo.

Jamaica: 1921-29 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to 10s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 91s-103s cat. £250. Ex Straus. Photo.

Jamaica: 1929-32 and 1932 sets, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, mainly good to fine with gum. S.G. 108s-110s, 111s-113s.

Jamaica: 1937 Coronation 21/2d. bright blue, an imperforate strip of three printed on part gummed watermarked paper, all are damaged, possibly printers waste but a most unusual item. Photo.

Jamaica: 1938-52 1s. corner marginal unmounted mint block, the upper left stamp showing variety “repaired chimney” [Centre Pl. 1, R. 11/1], light overall toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 130, a, cat. £628+. Photo.

Jamaica: 1938-52 perf. 13 5s. slate-blue and yellow orange perf. 13 in a complete unmounted mint sheet of thirty, seven affected by crease, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 132b.

Jamaica: 1962-63 Independence 1d. unmounted mint from the left of the sheet, showing fine offset of the head on reverse. S.G. 182var. Photo.

Jamaica: 1962 Games imperforate set mounted on separate Harrison & Sons cards, also some issued stamps. Photo.

Jamaica: 1964-68 2d. with watermark inverted in a mint plate block (2 x 6), also used single, 6d., 3s. and 5s. with watermarks inverted, used.

Jamaica: 1964-68 6d. PVA gum in a fine unmounted mint lower right corner plate block of six, all showing variety missing blue, with normal block for comparision. S.G. 223a, EC JAM447a, cat. £900 as singles. Photo.

Jamaica: 1964-68 8d. with variety red omitted, fine unmounted mint, scarce. S.G. 224a, EC JAM448a. Photo.

Jamaica: 1965 Salvation Army Centenary 1s.6d. with watermark inverted in a fine unmounted mint block of eight from the foot of the sheet. S.G. 243w. Photo.

Jamaica: 1968 Human Rights 3d. and 3s. both showing variety gold (flame) omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 272a, 274a, cat. £290, EC JAM544a, 548a. Photo.

Jamaica: 1968 Human Rights Year 3d., 1s. and 3s. set of three alternate designs prepared but not issued, fine unmounted mint vertical pairs. S.G. 272-274 var, see footnote, cat. £360. Photo.

Jamaica: 1969 Decimal Currency 5c. on 6d. in a fine unmounted mint block of four from the right of the sheet, all showing variety missing blue, with normal block for comparison. S.G. 284a, EC JA446MCa cat, £400+, EC JAM568a. Photo.

Jamaica: 1970 National Heroes 1c. with variety yellow omitted, fine unmounted mint, scarce. S.G. 298a, cat. £350, EC JAM596a. Photo.

Jamaica: 1971 Disestablishment of the Church, 20c. pair and 30c. corner block of four with watermark inverted, used. S.G. 330w, 331w. Photo.

Jamaica: 1972 handpainted essay for an unissued $2 design depicting the Jamaican flag, on card (193 x 180mm.) with plastic perforation overlay and stamp sized photo affixed to the reverse. Photo.

Jamaica: A collection in an Exeter album, from 1859 G.B. used in Kingston A01, 1860-70 1d. blue block of four mint, 1870-83 5s. mint and used, Q.V. 2d. die proof in black on glazed card, 1903-04 “SER.ET” variety on 1d. and 21/2d. mint, 1912-20 to 5s. (2) mint, 1916-17 War Tax issues incl. varieties, 1919-21 to 10s. mint, 1921-29 to 10s. mint, 1935 Jubilee 11/2d. extra flagstaff variety mint in a pair, K.G.VI and early Q.E.II mint and used, Officials with inverted and double overprints, Postal Fiscals, etc.

Japan: 1916 Heir Apparent. 10s. mint, linen hinge remainder otherwise fine and of fresh appearance. S.G.191. Ex Straus. Photo.

Japan: 1916 Heir Apparent. 10s. mint, rather heavily mounted and some minor perf. faults, S.G.191. Ex Straus. Photo.1678

Japan: 1916 Heir Apparent 10s. fine used. S.G. 191. Ex Straus. Photo.

Japan: An accumulation in mixed condition on leaves, stockcards and loose with a range of early issues incl. forgeries, later mint commemoratives, cancellation interest. Ex Straus. (100s)

Japan: A mint and used collection in two albums, incl. 1921 Japanese Post set mint, 1949 Postal Week 8y. mint, 1950-51 Air set used, etc. (100s)

Japan: A collection from 1894 to 1970 on leaves, incl. 1927 U.P.U. set mint, 1930 small die set mint, 1949 Post Week 8y. used, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mint and used collection from 1883 to 1970 in two albums, seven stockbooks and loose, contained in a carton, incl. sets and part sets, miniature sheet, some duplication, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mainly mint selection on a stockpage incl. 1905 Amalgamation of Postal Services 3s. 1906 Military Review pair (two of each ), 1921 Post Anniversary to 10s., 1927 U.P.U. to 10s., Post Offices in China incl. 1913 White paper 20s., etc. Condition is a little varied. Ex Straus. (approx. 85)

Japan: A mint and used collection in a printed album, incl. sets and part sets, National Parks, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mainly unmounted mint collection from 1959 to 1970 in an album, incl. most issues and miniature sheets, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mainly mint collection from 1955 to 1969 in an album, incl. range of commemorative sets, miniature sheets, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mainly used duplicated selection from 1876 to 1969 in a stockbook, etc. (100s)

Japan: Postal Stationery: A selection of one hundred and eighteen mainly used postal stationery cards, majority with the cancels identified, also a few other items. Ex Straus.

Japan: Postal Stationery: 1890 2 sen stationery card neatly used to Panama with “NAGASKI /P. & T. O.” and various transit marks. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1891 Mombasa Provisionals, “1/2 Anna” handstamped on 2a. vermilion, initialled “A.D.”, part Mombasa c.d.s., fine. S.G. 20, cat. £850. R.P.S. certificate (2009). Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1895-96 1/2a. to 5r. set (less 6a.) with extra 2a., 4a., mint, 1/2a., 1a., 1a.6p., 2a., 2a.6p., 4a., 12a. used, also 1895 21/2 on 11/2a. sepia mint (2), fair to fine. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1895-96 a mainly mint selection, incl. 1/2a. to 5r. set, 1895 21/2 on 11/2, minor varieties, etc., varied condition. (28)

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1895-96 “British/East/Africa” 1a. plum, variety “Br1tish” [R. 10/12, state 2], fine mint. S.G. 50b, cat. £475. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1904-07 1/2a. to 5r. set with extra 1/2a. to 8a. on chalk-surfaced paper, mainly fine mint. (21). S.G. 17-30, cat £398. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1907-08 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 75c. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 34s-42s cat. £190. Ex Straus.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. (missing corner) to 20r. (both) incl. extra 25c (2) and 75c. (2) shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 44s-60s cat. £796. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1912-21 Watermark Mult.Crown CA 50r. carmine and green overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 61as, cat £170. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 100r. purple and black on red overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum S.G.62a, cat £375. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 500r. green and red on green overprinted “SPECIMEN”, tiny insignificant black mark on reverse otherwise fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 63s, cat £800. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 5r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 65s-74s, cat £325. Ex Staus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 5r., mainly fine mint. S.G. 65-74, cat £375. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1921-21 Watermark Mult. Script CA 50r. carmine and green overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum S.G. 75s, cat £375. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to £1. set (less 5c. green, 10c. black, 2r.50, 4r. and 7r.50), overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 1s. to £1 with extra 3s., mainly fine mint. S.G. 87-95, cat. £473. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA £5 and £10 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, £10 with diagonal crease otherwise fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 99s, 100s, cat £775. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA £25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” light diagonal crease otherwise fine appearance and very fresh with full gum. S.G. 102s, cat £700. E Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA £50 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and very fresh with full gum showing portion of margin at left. S.G. 103s cat £800. Ex Straus. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1890-95 to 5r., also 8a. grey and 1r. grey (unused), 1895 (July) to 5r. mint, 1895 (Sept.) 21/2 on 41/2a., 1895-96 1/2a. to 5r. set, 1895 (Dec. 19) 21/2 on 11/2a., 1896-1901 to 5r., 1897 (Jan.) set less 41/2a., 1897 surcharged set less type 13, 1897-1903 1r. (2), 2r., 3r., 1912-21 to 10r., 1935-37 set, 1935 Silver Jubilee 65c. with dot to left of chapel, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 170)

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: A Q.E.II selection of mainly complete sheets, incl. 1958 Centenary set (100), 1976 East African Airways set (40), etc., mostly unmounted mint, a few c.t.o. (100s)

Korea 1895-98 first printing 5p. to 50p. set of four values used on piece, some traces of toning on perfs. S.G.3-6. Ex Straus. Photo.

Korea: 1902-03 3ch. on 50p. slate lilac (wide setting) on stamps previously overprinted “Tai Han” in Chinese and Korean characters in red, fine used marginal with part imprint block of six (some perfs have been reinforced with hinges). Holcombe Opinion (1996) and attached letter states “the upper three stamps of the block with the Chinese overprint inverted” S.G. 47 (v). Ex Straus. Photo.

Korea: An accumulation on leaves and loose in varied condition with a range of early issues incl. forgeries, surcharges, 1900-03 to 50ch. mint, 1902 Accession 3ch. mint and used, 1903 to 50ch., $1 mint, etc. Ex. Straus. (100s)

Kuwait: 1929-37 1/2a. to 15r. set mint, missing larger die 2a. vermilion “POSTAGE” but with additional “POSTAGE & REVENUE”, mainly fine, 15r. with some lightly toned perfs., scarce. S.G. 16-29, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Kuwait: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1923-24 to 5r. mint, used to 2r., 1929-37 to 1r. mint (2), 1933-34 air 4a. mint, 1939 set mint, etc., varied condition. (148)

Labuan: 1896 Jubilee 1c. to 8c. set, 1899 surcharge set of nine and unissued 1c., 2c. and 3c., overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 83s-88s. and 102s-110s. cat £440. Ex Straus.

Labuan: 1902-03 1c. to $1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 117s-128s cat £200.

Labuan: 1904 4c. on 5c. to 4c. on $1 set mint with additional 4c. on 18c. perf. 131/2-14, comp 12-13, and 4c. on 24c. perf. 16, mainly fine. S.G. 129-137, 133a, 134c, cat. £217.

Leeward Islands: 1907-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 36s-45s cat £250. Ex Straus.

Leeward Islands: 1912-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 5s. set with extra 3d. (2, one with missing corner perfs.), 1s. (2) and 5s. shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 46s-57s cat £540. Ex Straus. Photo.

Leeward Islands: 1938-51 Perf. 14 £1 purple and black on carmine, in an unmounted mint block of four from the base of the sheet [44-45/56/57], one with HPF 44, fine and fresh. S.G.. 114a. Photo.

Lesotho: 1986-88 35s. on 25s. (wrong stamp) in an unmounted mint block (10 x 2) from the top of the sheet, seven examples with small “s”, also showing misplaced surcharge resulting in the first vertical pair without surcharge, has been folded between perfs, otherwise fine. S.G. 720b, bb, var. Photo.

Liechtenstein: A mint and used collection in three Lindner albums, incl. 1928 Flood Relief set used, 1930 to 2f. mint, 1930 Air set mint, range of later issues to 1999, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Malayan States: A collection of the 1957 and 1960 pictorial definitives in a binder with basic sets to $5 for each state (less 1961 Kelantan and Selangor sets, and 1961 10c. Tiger colour changes), mostly mint but with some values used, a few duplicates, mainly fine. (165)

Malaya and States: 1965 Orchids, a mint selection, incl. sets, plate blocks, sheets, etc. (100s)

Malaya and States: A duplicated collection to 1930s in an album inc. Straits Settlements 1867 values to 32c. on 2a. used, 1867-72 2c. wmk. inverted used, later Q.V. mint and used, 1906-07 to $1 mint or unused (less 2c.), and set used (less 2c.) together on piece with Labuan 1907 (Dec. 31) cancellations plus unused 2c. stuck down, K.G.V incl. 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition varieties mint incl. in positional multiples, high values with fiscal cancellations, F.M.S. with some mint incl. 1922-34 $2 green and red on yellow, $5 green and red on green, extensive used incl. high values to $25 with fiscal cancellations, revenue $250 used (2), Malayan States mint incl. various overprints on Straits Q.V., 1930s issues to $2, Kedah 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition 14mm. “BORNEO” set, 15-151/2mm. “BORNEO” 21c., 25c., some with varieties, Kelantan 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition 1c. to $1 used together on registered piece, 1928-35 perf. 14 $1, 1937-40 to $1, Perak 1938-41 original values to 50c., quantity used, high values mainly with fiscal cancellations, also Labuan, Sarawak incl. 1869 3c. mint, 1932 set to $1 used, Brunei incl. 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition set mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malayan States: A duplicated accumulation in a stockbook, mainly Straits Settlements incl. a good range of Q.V. mostly used, K.E.VII values to $5 used (some fiscal cancellations), 1906-07 to $1 (less 2c.) mint and values used, K.G.V values to $2 mint, $5 used, also Perak, Selangor, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malaya and States: A collection in three albums and a stockbook, mainly used with Straits Settlements from 1867 incl. 1883-91 to 96c., 1884 2c. on 5c. (mint), K.E.VII and K.G.V high values with fiscal cancellations incl. 1902-03 $100, F.M.S. and various States with high values to $5, $25 and $100 with fiscal cancellations, some 1948 Wedding sets, 1950s sets to $5, some mint incl. Trengganu 1949-55 to $5, Malaysia, Singapore to 1990, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malayan States: A mint and used collection in a stockbook with mint incl. Kedah 1919 surch. pair, 1921-32 values to $5, 1937 to $5, 1938-40 redrawn 1c., 1950-55 to $5, Malacca 1949-52 to $5, Q.E.II sets to $5, Selangor 1949-55 to $5, B.M.A. 1945-48 to both $5, various used with values to $5, etc., varied condition. (approx. 418)

Malayan States: A duplicated collection of Kedah and Kelantan in a binder with mint incl. Kedah 1912 and 1921-32 to $2 with some wmk. varieties, Kelantan 1911-15 $1 green and brown, $25 plate “1” corner block of four, 1928-35 perf. 14 $1, 1937-40 to $5, used incl. Kelantan 1937-40 to $2, etc., mainly fine. (approx. 310) Photo.

Malayan States: A mint and used collection in a stockbook with mint incl. Kelantan 1928-35 to $1, 1c. to 25c. in unmounted pairs, Perak 1938-41 values to 50c., Straits Settlements 1936-37 to $2, 1937-41 to $5 (no die II 2c. green, 4c.), Trengganu 1949-55 to $5, B.M.A. 1945-48 2c. to both $5, various used, etc., varied condition. (approx. 395)

Malayan States: A collection of Straits Settlements and B.M.A. in an album with Straits from K.E.VII mainly used incl. 1906-12 $25 (fiscal cancellation), 1912-23 values to $5 mint, various used multiples, B.M.A. 1945-48 shades and dies mint to $5 green and red on emerald (3), etc., varied condition. (100s)

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1867 surcharges on stamps of India 11/2c. on 1/2a. unused (2), 2c. on 1a, unused, used (2), 3c. on 1a. unused, used (2), 6c. on 2a. unused (torn), used, 8c. on 2a. used (3), 12c. on 4a. unused and used, 24c. on 8a. used (2), 32c. on 2a. used, poor to fair.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1867 surcharges on stamps of India 11/2c. on 1/2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a. (2, one is unused), 4c. on 1a. unused, 6c. on 2a., 8c. on 2a., 12c. on 4a., 24c. on 8a. and 32c. on 2a. (2) used, poor to good. S.G.. 1-9. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1892-99 CA $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN” faint gum bend otherwise fine and fresh with full gum, S.G. 105s. Ex Straus.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1903-04 CA 1c. to 8c. and 1924-26 Postage Due set (less 4c.) overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 123s-6s and D1s-6s (less D3s). Ex Straus.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1904-10 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 139s cat £325. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3c. to $5 set with additional 4c. shade, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 153s-167s cat £1,030. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 168s cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $500 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G.169s. cat £2750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $5 set with additional 10c. (2), 45c. $2 and $5 (2) shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 193s-212s cat £1,310. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 213s cat £400. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $100 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, missing corner perfs. at upper left otherwise fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 214s cat £800. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $500 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 215s cat £3250. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1921-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 240b cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1921-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA $100 overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 240c cat £650. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1921-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA $500 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, faintest trace of a tiny gum bend at right otherwise fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 240d cat £2,750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Federated Malay States: 1900 overprinted 1c. to 50c. and 1900 CA 1c. (missing corner) to 50c. sets overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-8s and 15s-22s. cat £400. Ex Straus.

Malaysia: Federated Malay States: 1903 German p.p.c., posted at Ipoh Jan. 30 bearing 1900-01 4c., Penang transit of Feb. 2, German 5pf. pair dated Apr. 11, receiving marks of Apr. 14, readdressed, most unusual. Photo.

Malaysia: Federated Malay States: 1922-34 Watermark Mult. Script CA thirteen values to $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malaysia: Singapore: 1962-66 10c. with variety red-orange omitted, fine used with normal for comparison. S.G. 69a, cat. £350. Photo.

Malayan States: Johore: 1918-20 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to $10 set (less 21c.) overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 89s-102s (less 94s). Ex Straus. Photo.

Malayan States: Johore: 1922-41 Watermark Mult. Script CA sixteen values to $10 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, $5 with small tear otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malayan States: Johore: 1923-41 Watermark Mult. Script CA $50 and $100 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 126s and 127s cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malayan States: Kedah: A selection of issues overprinted “SPECIMEN” comprising 1912 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $5 set, 1919-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 25c. and 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to $5 set (less $1), condition is a little varied, some higher values with surface faults though many are fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus.

Malayan States: Negri Sembilan: 1895-99 CA 1c. to 50c. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 5s-14s cat £250. Ex Straus.

Malayan States: Negri Sembilan: 1959 25th. Anniversary of Accession to the Throne, 10c. from the right of the sheet, prepared for use but not issued, unmounted mint, some toning, minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine and scarce. EC MNS160. Photo.

Malayan States: Selangor: 1933-34 Survey Department Essays, a selection of Mosque and Sultan 50c. designs on leaves, comprising Norris types M12/M13 and M16/17 vertical pairs, M37/M39 horizontal pair, M38, M39, M40 (3), M41 (2, one in pair with Perak 50c. Sultan), M40 blocks of four in bright red and grey, M40/233 se-tenant pairs, S30, S33 (3, in lilac, black and black/blue), mainly fine. (33)

Malayan States: Trengganu: 1910-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $25 set of nineteen overprinted “SPECIMEN” with gum, condition is a little varied incl. $3 with horizontal crease, $5 with offset and $25 (full gum) with minor surface fault at upper left. S.G. 1s-18s cat £900. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malayan States: Trengganu: 1911-15 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $25 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-12s cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malayan States: Trengganu: 1921-41 Watermark Mult. Script CA fourteen values to $3, $5, $25, $50 and $100, overprinted “SPECIMEN” , top four values with small gum imperfections otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malta: 1863-81 CC rough perf 121/2 1/2d. brown-buff, in a fine mint horizontal pair. S.G. 14. Photo.

Malta: 1902 21/2d. bright blue, with red tick in top left corner in an unmounted mint pane of 60 (6 x 10), showing marginal plate number, mainly fine. In order to prevent further overprinting or forgery of the “ONE PNNEY” errors, the remaining stocks of 21/2d. adhesives were personally ticked in red by the P.M.G. Photo.

Malta: 1902 1d. on 21/2d., 1903-04 CA 1/2d. to 1s. set, 1917-18 overprinted “WAR TAX” 1/2d. and 1d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 36s, 38s-44s and 92s-3s cat £340. Ex Straus.

Malta: 1904-14 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 5s. set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 45as,47bs,49s, 53s, 55s, 60s, 62-3s cat £400. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malta: 1914-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/4d. to 5s. set with additional 1s. shade overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 5s. with horizontal crease at top otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 69s-88s. cat £530. Ex Straus.

Malta: 1914-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. green and red on yellow, with variety break in scroll [R. 1/12], fine mint. S.G. 88a, cat. £500. Photo.

Malta: 1919 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10s. black, overprinted “SPECIMEN” in red, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 96s, cat £900. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malta: 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/4d. to 10s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 97s-104s. cat £425. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malta: 1922 Self-Government, Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. green and red on yellow, showing break in lines below left scroll [R. 4/9], fine mint. S.G. 113e, cat. £425. Photo.

Malta: 1922-26 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/4d. to £1 (wmk sideways) set (less 1d. bright violet, 2d., 21/2d. and 3d. black) overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. Ex Straus. Photo.

Malta: 1935 Silver Jubilee set used on plain f.d.c., the 21/2d. showing variety short extra flagstaff, fine. S.G. 210-213. Photo.

Malta: 1965-70 a selection of varieties in marginal strips of three, incl. 3d. gold omitted, 6d. silver omitted, 10d. “Naval Arsenal” omitted, etc., fine unmounted mint. S.G. between 333a-343b, cat. £2,328. Photo.

Malta: 1965-70 3d. with variety silver (MALTA) omitted in a plate block of six, some split perfs, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 335a. Photo.

Malta: 1965-70 8d. with variety gold (centre) omitted, in a fine unmounted mint plate block of nine with normal block for comparison. S.G. 339a, EC MLT678a. Photo.

Malta: 1965-70 10d. with variety gold (Naval Arsenal) omitted, in a fine unmounted mint block of six from the top of the sheet, scarce. S.G. 339ca, cat. £1,950 as singles, EC MLT679a. Photo.

Malta: 1965-70 1s.6d. in a fine unmounted mint plate block (3 x 3) from the lower right corner of the sheet variety gold (centre) omitted, with normal block for comparison. S.G. 342b, EC MLT684a. Photo.

Malta: 1973-76 4m. with variety gold (inscription and decoration) omitted, in a fine unmounted mint strip of four from the foot of the sheet. S.G. 487a, EC MLT974a. Photo.

Malta: 1973-76 4m. History variety imperforate, in a fine unmounted mint pair from the top of the sheet. S.G. 487b, EC MLT974b. Photo.

Malta: Postal Stationery: 1889-1953 stationery cards (8), incl overseas destinations with Bushire, Hong Kong and Norway, etc.

Malta: Postal Stationery: 1900 1d. envelope with unofficial perforations around embossed stamp, fine unused, scarce. Photo.

Malta: 1690 (June 9) entire from Marseilles to Malta, fine early item. Photo.

Malta: 1698 to 1918 covers (8), incl. 1698 cover from Italy, 1885 postcard from Beyrout to Brindisi via Malta, etc.

Malta: 1808-1924 selection of covers and cards, incl. disinfected, Great Britain used in, postage due marks, etc. (19 items)

Malta: 1844-68 selection of covers (11), incl. European destinations, range of markings, Forwarding Agents cachets, etc.

Malta: 1866 entire from Amsterdam to Malta, with the Royal Netherlands Steamship Company cachet at lower left, rated “6”, with handstruck “FR./2f 16c” rate mark (Salles 3091), the first day of use on mail from Holland. An interesting letter referring to the concerns regarding coaling and quarantine of their vessels. Ex Francisco and Camillery. Photo.

Malta: 1880 to 1955, a selection of covers and cards, incl. instructional markings with Postage Paid, incoming mail, etc. (51 items)

Malta: A selection of K.E.VII covers and cards, incl. 1925 envelope, registered to Austria, bearing 1904-14 5s., postal stationery, etc. (20 items)

Malta: Postage Dues, a selection of covers, cards and a few pieces, incl. both incoming and outgoing mail, range of Due markings, 1924 p.p.c. from Italy bearing tall “T” , with boxed “1/2D” crossed out, etc. (23 items)

Malta: Airmails, 1929 to 1951 eight covers, incl. 1934 (Mar. 6) Athens-Malta first flight, 1935 envelope from U.K. to Malta with violet boxed “Diverted to Ordinary Mail/Air Mail Fee will be refunded by/British Post Office on application”, etc.

Malta: 1941 (Aug. 8) printed matter rate wrapper bearing 1938-43 1/4d. cancelled by indistinct cancellation with Valletta c.d.s. alongside, with typed label “Delayed through/damage at Sliema Branch/Post Office by enemy/action”. Photo.

Mauritius: 1847 “POST OFFICE” issues, single sheet showing reproductions of 1d. in vermilion and 2d. in blue on thick wove paper (175 x 143mm.), fine. Photo.

Mauritius: A small imperf. selection with 1848-59 intermediate impression 1d. with three margins used, 2d. used (poor), 1858-62 (6d.) mint, and 1859-61 6d. blue used and 6d. dull purple-slate unused, mixed condition. (5)

Mauritius: 1848-59 “POST PAID” Early Impression 1d. orange-vermilion [6] with close to large margins, neatly cancelled double circle “14” of Rivière du Rempart, faint crease at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 7, cat. £6,000. B.P.A. certificate (1960). Ex Straus. Photo.

Mauritius: 1848-59 “POST PAID” Early impression 2d. blue [10], close to good margins, central ‘target’ cancellation, fine. S.G. 8, cat. £7,000. B.P.A. certificate (1960). Ex Straus. Photo.

Mauritius: 1895-99 CA 1c. to 50c. set and 1899 Admiral Labourdonnais 15c. overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 127s-132s and 136s. cat £195. Ex Straus.

Mauritius: 1900-05 1r. six imperforate colour trials on gummed watermarked paper, frames in dull purple (3) and dull green (3) with different coloured duty tablets, affixed to part of “Appendix B” sheet, fine. Ex De La Rue archives and Baillie. Photo.

Mauritius: 1910 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 10r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 181s-95s cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

Mauritius: 1913-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5c. to 10r. set with additional 25c. (2) and 1r. shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 196s-202s incl. 199cs and ds and 201bs, 203as and 204s cat £399. Ex Straus. Photo.

Montserrat: 1883 perf. 12 1d. red, fine mint with variety inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”, rare. R.P.S. certificate (1933). Ex Boucher. S.G. 6a, cat £2,000. Photo.

Montserrat: 1903 and 1908-14 sets overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine with gum (1908 1/2d. without gum). S.G. 14s-23s, 35s-47s, cat. £430. Photo.

Montserrat: 1908-14 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set with additional 3d. (2) shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 35s-47s cat £278+. Ex Straus. Photo.

Montserrat: 1914 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. (faint gum crease), 1917-19 War Tax set of three and 1916-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s set, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 48s-62s cat £370. Ex Straus.

Montserrat: 1922-29 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/4d. to 5s. set (less perf. 1d. carmine and 11/2d. red-brown), overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. (19) S.G. 63s-83s less 66s and 69s. Ex Straus.

Montserrat: 1922-29 1/4d. to 5s. set overprinted/perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with gum. (21). S.G. 63s-83s, cat. £350. Photo.

Montserrat: 1974 University 60c. with watermark inverted, very fine used. S.G. 326w, EC MSR654a, only 50 recorded. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: Covers: 1892 to 1957(c.) group of covers and cards incl. postal stationery unused and used, registered, p.p.c’s, f.d.c’s, range of frankings, etc. (61)

Morocco Agencies: Gibraltar Issues Overprinted: 1899 40c., 50c. and 1903-05 5c. used on 1905 (May 15) registered cover to U.S.A., few minor cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: 1905-06 5c., 10c., 20c., 50c. and 1p. mint, each showing variety broad top to “M” [R. 7/3], 5c. single, 10c. and 1p. in left margin strips of three, 20c. in a plate “1” corner block of 12 (3 x 4), photocopy of R.P.S. certificate, and 50c. in a pair, mainly fine. Between S.G. 24b-29b, cat. £880+.

Morocco Agencies: A mint and used (many c.t.o.) collection of Gibraltar overprinted issues on Hagner sheets incl. 1898-1900 5c. to 2p. mint and used, 1899 5c. to 2p. mint (20c. and 2p. with surface faults) and used, 1903-05 to 2p. mint (less 10c. and 50c.), 1905-06 to 2p. mint (less 20c. and 25c.), mint and used duplicates, also a few G.B. overprinted, etc., varied condition, some doubtful cancellations. (127)

Morocco Agencies: Spanish Currency: 1914-26 Waterlow 6p. on 5s. rose-carmine and 12p. on 10s. indigo blue, overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 136s and 138s, cat. £180. Ex Straus. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: Spanish Currency: 1948 Silver Wedding set used on 1948 (Apr. 26) registered first day cover from Tetuan to Tangier, cancelled by registered oval datestamp, envelope with filing fold clear of adhesives otherwise fine. S.G. 176-7. Photo.

Netherlands: A collection in an album, mainly used incl. 1852-63 imperf. 5c. (5), 10c. (6), 15c. (5), shades, 1864 15c. (4), 1867-69 50c. (thin), 1869-76 1c. black, 11/2c. (3), 21/2c. (2), 1872-91 2g.50, 1891-94 shades to 1g., 1893-98 50c. to 5g., 1899-1910 10g., 1906-10 postage due 50c. on 1g., 1907 postage dues to 1g. on 1/2c., 1913 Centenary set to 10g. (slight thinning), 1920 2.50 on both 10g., 1923 Accession set to 5g., 1924 Exhibition 10c. to 35c. set (mint), later 1920s issues with a range of interrupted perfs., Child Welfare sets, later to 1990s with some mint incl. 1940 surcharge set to 500 on 3c., 1942 Legion pair of miniature sheets, 1951 Air 15g. and 25g. used, a few covers and cards, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Netherlands Colonies: A collection in a printed album with issues to 1968 incl. Netherlands Indies 1868 10c. used (blunt corner), 1892-97 to 2g.50 used, 1908 “JAVA” and “BUITEN BEZIT” (less 15c.) overprints mint or used, Officials, Netherlands New Guinea complete mint 1950-62 (less 1953 Flood Relief) with 1962 “UNTEA” overprints, Curacao 1873-89 to 2g.50 unused or used, remainder mainly mint incl. 1903-08 71/2c. to 50c., 1915-33 to 21/2g. (less 5c. green and 10c. lilac), 1923 Jubilee set, 1934 Colonization Centenary set, 1941 Prince Bernhard Fund Air set, 1942-43 Postage and Air set to 10g. (40c. used), 1946-47 to 10g., 1948 to 11/2g., Netherlands Antilles, Suriname1873-88 to 21/2g. unused or used, 1911 surch. set unused, later mint incl. 1931 Dornier Flight overprinted set, 1941 (21 Sept.) Air 20c. to 10g., 1950 Cancer Fund, 1955 miniature sheet, also Indonesia issues to 1963 mainly mint, etc., varied condition, some toned but mainly fine. (100s)

New Zealand: 1855 London Printing, Watermark Large Star 1d. dull carmine, just touched otherwise clear margins, lightly cancelled but with horizontal crease, 2d. dull blue used (3, one with full margins), and 1s. pale yellow-green used (2), one touched to very close margins, the other repaired. (6) S.G. 1-3. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855 London Printing, Watermark Large Star 2d. dull blue with good to large even margins but small scissor cut into design at right, lightly used on 1856 (Feb. 2) mourning envelope within Wellington, adhesive lifted and hinged to cover. S.G. 2. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 1d. (2), 2d. (2) and 1s. used, mostly repaired or with other faults, mainly of fine appearance. S.G. 4-6. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 1d., 2d. and 1s. used, repairs or other faults, 1s. with light creases, of fine appearance. S.G. 4-6. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Richardson Printing, White Paper collection of used imperforate issues on leaves with 1d. (3), 2d. (10) incl. a strip of three (creased between stamps), 6d. (18) in a range of shades incl. bistre-brown (3), chestnut (3), also two further examples with pre-printing paper creases, and 1s. dull emerald-green (2) and blue-green (3, one with B.P.A. certificate, 1966), very mixed condition, many repaired or with added margins, mostly of fine appearance. (38) S.G. 8-17.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Richardson Printing, White Paper imperf. 2d. pale blue with full margins used on 1862 (March 24) envelope from Howick to Onehunga, tied by manuscript “Howick/24 March/62” and also by “1” in oval of bars at Auckland in transit with datestamp alongside, slight cover faults but very scarce, with original letter. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 Davies Printing, a used collection on leaves with imperf. 1d. (4), 2d. (16), 3d. (5), 6d. (17), 1s. (7), roulette 7 2d. (2), 3d., 6d. and 1s. (2, one bluish green), range of shades throughout, also 1862 perf. 13 issue incl. 1d. (2), 3d. (3), 1s. (2), etc., mixed condition, some repaired or with other faults. (73)

New Zealand: 1862-63 Davies Printing, a selection with imperf. 1d. (2), 2d. and 6d. unused, remainder used with imperf. 1d. (2), 2d. (11) incl. a pair, 3d. (2), 6d. (6), 1s. (10) incl. a pair and a scarce block of four (repaired ), and rouletted 7 2d. and 6d., range of shades, etc., mixed condition with some repairs or other faults, some fine with four margins, mainly of fine appearance. (37)

New Zealand: 1862-63 Davies Printing, imperf. 2d. blue (just touched) used at left of 1862 (Dec.) entire letter written in Maori from Otawhao to Bishop Selwyn in Auckland, tied by neat central “OTAWHAO/NEW ZEALAND/DEC 11/62” datestamp, a similar datestamp above but for Dec. 10th, and Auckland arrival datestamp at right. It seems the letter was brought to the Post Office on Dec. 10th and cancelled above the adhesive, and held until the sender could supply more details to the address, which only read, when translated, “To the Bishop near Auckland”. This was amended in English by another person and the adhesive cancelled the following day. An interesting and rare cover, the datestamp was only in use from late 1862 until the Post Office closed on April 1st 1863. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 Davies Printing, 2d. deep blue imperf. with good to large margins used on 1862 entire to Wellington and tied by the “15” in barred oval cancellation of Turakina, Wellington arrival alongside, fine, also 1862 (Oct.) envelope (flap missing) from Wellington to Turakina bearing 1862-63 2d. deep blue pair (hinged to cover), left stamp with stain and right stamp with scissor cut at right. (2) Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 Davies Printing, imperf. 6d. brown with clear to large margins used on 1863 (July 23) envelope from Wairoa to England, cancelled by manuscript “Wairoa” and barred oval numeral cancellations (probably “6”), Napier July 25th transit datestamp alongside, reverse with manuscript “Wairoa 23/7/63” and Portsmouth Oct. 20th arrival c.d.s., fine and scarce. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 watermark Large Star, perf. 13 2d. (8, incl. two pairs), 3d. (2), 6d. (6) and 1s. used, range of shades, varied condition. (17)

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper used selection with imperforate 1d., 2d., 6d. and 1s., and perf. 13 2d., 6d. (4) and 1s., also 1863 thick paper, no watermark imperf. and perf. 13 2d., very mixed condition, some repairs. (12)

New Zealand: 1864 watermark “N Z” used selection with imperforate 1d. to 1s., rouletted 7 1s., perf. 13 2d. and 1s., and perf. 121/2 2d. (3, incl. a pair) and 6d., mixed condition, imperf. 6d. creased (B.P.A. certificate, 1966), mainly of fine appearance. (11)

New Zealand: 1864 watermark “N Z” used selection with imperforate 2d., 6d. (crease) and 1s., perf. 13 2d. pair (wmk. inverted and reversed) and single, 1s., and perf. 121/2 2d. and 6d. (2), mixed condition. (10)

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 unused or mint selection with 1d. carmine-vermilion, 2d. pale blue and deep blue, 3d. lilac and deep mauve, 4d. yellow and 6d. red-brown, varied condition, of fine appearance. (7)

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 used collection on leaves incl. 3d. mauve (6), 4d. rose (3), 4d. yellow shades (8), 1s. (18), range of shades throughout, also imperf. singles issued during problems with perforating machines incl. 3d. lilac (3), 3d. mauve, etc., mixed condition. (85)

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 collection on Hagner pages with unused 1d. (4), 2d. (3) and 4d. yellow, remainder used incl. 1d. orange (2), 3d. deep mauve (3), 4d. deep rose (4), 4d. yellow (6), 1s. (11, incl. strip of three), range of shades, etc., mixed condition. (80)

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 2d. blue and 6d. brown used together on 1871 (Feb. 15) opened-out registered envelope from Ross to Hokitika, tied by “V” over “4” in barred oval cancellations, manuscript “Registered” at left, reverse with Ross and Hokitika datestamps, scarce. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 2d. blue used at top left of 1870 (July 15) envelope from Thames to Onehunga, Auckland, tied by “A” over ”3” in bars Thames duplex cancellation, Onehunga and Auckland datestamps on reverse, very scarce, the earliest duplex canceller used outside a Provincial Chief P.O. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 2d. blue used on 1866 (Sept. 16) envelope from Turanga (now Gisborne) to Paihia, Bay of Islands, hinged to cover and cancelled only by diagonal manuscript “Turanga” with Russell datestamp alongside, reverse with manuscript “Turanga 16/9/66” and Auckland transit datestamp, slight cover faults, scarce. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark Large Star, perf. 121/2 3d. lilac used on 1869 (June) envelope from Springfield (now Ramarama) to Wellington, cancelled by manuscript “Springfield” and “1” in diamond and oval of bars at Auckland in transit, Auckland and Wellington datestamps on reverse, scarce. S.G. 117. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark large Star perf 121/2 4d. orange, fine used, with neat “1” barred oval of Auckland, scarce. R.P.S. certificate (2006). S.G. 121, cat. £1,000. Photo.

New Zealand: 1871 to 1873 collection of colour change Chalon issues incl. 1871 wmk. Large Star, perf. 10 x 121/2 1d. unused (2), 6d. used, perf. 121/2 comp 10 (1 side) 6d. used (2), perf. 121/2 1d. (3), 2d. and 6d. unused, 6d. imperf. single used, issued during problems with perforating machines, 1873 no watermark 1d. used (2), watermarked (double-lined capitals) 1d. used (creases), 2d. unused, 4d. mint (surface mark), 1873 wmk. “N Z” 2d. used (2), 1873 wmk. Lozenges 2d. used, range of shades, etc., mixed condition. (45)

New Zealand: 1874-78 First Sideface Issue, a duplicated mainly used collection on leaves incl. 1874-78 perf. 121/2 3d. (12, one unused), 4d. (9), 1s. (12), perf. compound of 121/2 and 10 1d. (5, one unused), 3d. (8), 4d., 6d. (8), 1s. (5, one unused (R.P.S. certificate, 1956)), some are on blued paper, 1875 wmk. Large Star 1d. (3), 1878 perf. 12 x 111/2 4d. (7), 1s. (6), 2s. (2), 5s. (2), range of shades throughout, also 1873 1/2d. Newspaper stamp selection unused and used incl. no wmk. and letter wmk. varieties, etc., varied condition. (approx. 218)

New Zealand: 1874-78 first sideface issue 1d. vermilion, 2d. blue, 3d. lilac, 4d. rose, 6d. brown and 1s. deep blue-green, imperforate plate proofs on unwatermarked, ungummed paper, in horizontal pairs, each overprinted “CANCELLED”, fine. Photo.

New Zealand: 1874-78 First Sideface Issue, Colour Trials, 1d. in Venetian red, 2d. in blue, 3d. in lilac, 4d. in rose-red, 6d. in pale brown and 1s. in pale green, each perf. nearly 12 on gummed watermarked paper and overprinted “SPECIMEN.” (143/4 x 21/4mm.) in black, some perf. faults and 4d. and 1s. with a few toned perfs., a scarce set. Photo.

New Zealand: 1874-78 First Sideface Issue, 1878 perf. 12 x 111/2 1d. to 5s. set good to fine mint, a few imperfections, 5s. with some toned perfs. S.G. 180-186, cat. £1,275. Photo.

New Zealand: 1878 perf. 12 x 111/2 5s. grey, a fine used and lightly cancelled example. S.G. 186, cat. £300. Photo.

New Zealand: 1882-1900 Second Sideface Issue, a duplicated collection on stockleaves and leaves with mint incl. wmk. 12a 1d. (10, with a block of six), 3d. (2), 4d., 6d., 8d., 1s. (2), wmk. 12b perf. 12 x 111/2 1/2d. to 1s. (less 21/2d.), perf. 10 1d. with “chisel” flaw (2), 6d., 8d., 1s., perf. 10 x 11 3d., 5d., 1s., perf. 11 3d. orange (8, with a block of four), 6d. (3), 8d., 1s. (2), various used perfs. to 1s., range of Adsons used to 1s., etc., mixed condition. (100s)

New Zealand: 1898 to 1907 Pictorial issues, a mint duplicated accumulation on stockleaves incl. 1898 to 9d. (4), 1s. (2), 2s. (2), 1899-1903 21/2d. vertical pair imperf. horizontally (diagonal crease), 3d. horizontal pair imperf. vertically (slight thinning), 6d. green and yellow-green, 1s., 2s. on laid paper (unused), 5s., 1902-07 perf. 11 to 1s. (2), 2s. (6, unused), range of shades throughout, some with re-entries, etc., varied condition, some unused, many fine. (approx. 185)

New Zealand: 1898 to 1907 Pictorial issues, a mint collection on leaves with 1898 1/2d. to 5s. with both 21/2d., 1899-1903 21/2d. to 5s., 1900 1/2d. to 2d., 1902-07 perf. 11 21/2d. to 5s. (1s. to 5s. unused), and perf. 14 11/2d. to 5s. (8d. and 5s. unused), mainly fine. (51)

New Zealand: 1898 to 1908 Pictorial issues, a used duplicated collection in an album with various watermarks and perfs., watermark varieties, many identified re-entries, wide range of shades to 2s. (31) incl. 1903 no wmk. perf. 11 on laid paper, 5s. (14, some with fiscal cancellations), a few mint or unused, also a mainly used selection of 1d. Universals incl. wmk. and perf. varieties, re-entries, etc., varied condition. (100s)

New Zealand: 1898 to 1907 Pictorial issues, 1898 1d. blue and brown mint with variety blue completely offset on reverse, a few toned perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 247d var, CP E2a(V). Photo.

New Zealand: 1902 (Apr.) Cowan 1d. deep carmine Penny Universal, mixed perfs, unused, large part original gum. S.G. 307b, cat. £275. Photo.

New Zealand: 1906 Christchurch Exhibition 1/2d. to 6d., two sets mint, one with wmk. sideways, the other sideways inverted, plus 6d. showing wmk. sideways reversed, one 6d. with adhesions on gum otherwise mainly fine. (9). S.G. 370-373.

New Zealand: 1913 Auckland Exhibition 1/2d. to 6d. set mint, 1/2d. with small stain on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 412-415, cat. £300. Photo.

New Zealand: 1926-34 Large Admiral type, imperforate, with uncleared value tablets, printed in red on red surfaced paper (86 x 104mm.), numbered at top “206527”, and reversed die “10701”. Photo.

New Zealand: 1926-34 Large Admiral type, a selection, comprising 2s. imperforate plate proof pair from the top of the sheet on gummed watermarked paper, 2s. handstamped “Specimen” (unknown type), Jones paper 2s. and 3s. (2 of each one with inverted watermark), Cowan paper 2s., 3s., and 2s. overprinted “OFFICIAL”, mainly fine. Photo.

New Zealand: 1926-34 Large Admiral type 3s. mauve on Jones paper with variety watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 467w, cat. £225. Photo.

New Zealand: 1935 Silver Jubilee, a selection on leaves incl. set in unmounted mint blocks of four, 6d. used (15) plus used on covers (2), other covers with 1/2d. or 1d. incl. 1935 (May 15) Jubilee Air Mail flight cover to England, 1935 Tonga tin can mail envelope, etc., mainly good to fine. (47 + 10 covers) S.G. 573-575.

New Zealand: 1960-66 3d. vertical strip of three, the top stamp with variety yellow-brown omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 785c, EC NZL1570c.

New Zealand: 1960-66 3d. with variety brown omitted, also with yellow printing misplaced upwards, fine unmounted mint from the lower right corner of the sheet. S.G. 785c, EC NZL570c. Photo.

New Zealand: 1960-66 6d. two “proofs” one with olive omitted and lilac shift, other with lilac and olive omitted and perforation shift, fine with full gum. S.G. 788 var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1967 Decimal Currency 21/2c. unmounted mint vertical strip of five, the centre stamp with deep bluish green omitted, the adjoining stamps with large part omission, the two non errors have slight wrinkles, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 848a, cat. £3,000+, EC NZL1696a, only ten known. Photo.

New Zealand: 1970-76 7c. in an unmounted mint block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet, showing off-set of part of three stamps on gum. S.G. 922 var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 1c. unmounted mint pair with blue (spots on wings) omitted, fine. S.G. 1008c, EC NZL2014a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark 4c. variety orange-yellow omitted, also another but with bright green omitted, 10c. with red omitted, and 1970-76 50c. (2) one with apple green omitted, other with buff omitted, fine unmounted mint. Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 No watermark 10c. in an unmounted mint vertical strip of four, top stamps variety silver (Arms) virtually omitted, adjoining stamp almost omitted. S.G. 1017, var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1973-76 No watermark 10c. unmounted mint with variety silver (Arms) omitted, some slight discolouration on reverse, otherwise fine. S.G. 1017 a, EC NZL2034a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1975-81 10c. horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, with variety orange omitted, very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1094a, var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1977 Silver Jubilee miniature sheet with variety Indian red omitted, fine unmounted mint with normal for comparison. S.G. MS1137c, cat. £550, EC NZ2274MCc, circa 8 sheets known. Photo.

New Zealand: 1977 8c. on 4c. with variety bright green (wing veins) omitted, very fine unmounted mint with normal for comparison. S.G. 1144a, cat. £350, EC NZ2288MCa. Photo.

New Zealand: 1978 Health 12c. + 2c. showing chestnut omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1180var, EC NZL2360a, cat £400. Photo.

New Zealand: 1980 Anniversaries 14c. with variety black (inscription) omitted, strip of three, fine unmounted mint, with normal strip for comparison. S.G. 1210ab, cat. £350. EC NZ2420MCa, circa 90 strips of three. Photo.

New Zealand: 1988-95 perf. 131/2 x 13 40c. Kiwi with variety yellow omitted, very fine unmounted mint from the top of the sheet with normal for comparison. S.G. 1463a, var, EC NZL2927a, cat. £275. Photo.

New Zealand: Postage Dues: A collection incl. 1899 type I 1/2d. to 2s. and 5d. to 10d. mint, additional 2s. mint, 2s. used, type II values mint and used, 1925-35 perf. 14 x 15 3d. mint, 1939-49 multiple wmk. upright 3d. mint, etc., varied condition. (83)

New Zealand: Officials: 1907-11 3d. bistre-brown, a top right corner mint example with the overprint almost completely printed on the reverse, due to a paper fold prior to overprinting, most unusual. S.G. O63var. Photo.

New Zealand: Officials: A collection on leaves incl. 1907-11 1/2d. to 5s. mint, additional 2s. and 5s., 1d. booklet panes of six (2), to 2s. (5) used, 1908-09 6d. perf. 14 x 13,131/2 mint, 1910-16 3d. to 1s. mint, 8d. perf. 14 x 141/2 wmk. inverted mint and used, perf. 14 x 131/2 wmk. inverted used, mixed perf. pairs mint (2, one wmk. inverted), 1913-25 Postal Fiscal 2s. pair, 5s. (2) mint, 2s. used, 1915-27 3d. and 6d. mixed perf. pairs mint, 8d. mint (3), used, 1927-33 2s. mint and used, 5s. mint, 1936-61 wmk. single “N Z” 1d. to 5s. mint and used, 5s. block of four used, wmk. multiple “N Z” 1/2d. to 5s. mint with most perfs., 11/2d. block of four mint, 1s. and 2s. perf. 121/2 used with 5s. on 1943 O.H.M.S. censored airmail cover to U.S.A. (1s. and 2s. damaged), 1938-51 to 3d. mint (less 1/2d. green), 1940 Centennial set mint, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 335 + cover)

New Zealand: An accumulation of Chalon issues in a stockbook, mainly used incl. 1855-57 blue paper 2d. on piece, 1857-63 no wmk. imperf. 1d., 2d. (5, one pen cancelled), 6d. (9, one pen cancelled), 1862-63 wmk. Large Star imperf. 1d., 6d. (3), 1s., 1862 wmk. Large Star, perf. 13 1s., 1862-63 pelure paper imperf. 2d. (2), 1s. (2), 1863 thick paper, no wmk. imperf. 2d., perf. 13 2d. (2), 1864 wmk. “N Z” imperf. 2d., 1s. (3), 1864-67 perf. 121/2 4d. deep rose, 4d. yellow (3), 1s. (7), 1873 wmk. “N Z” 2d., a few reprints, etc., very mixed condition, some repaired or with added margins. (approx. 190)

New Zealand: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II mint and used duplicated accumulation in a stockbook, from 1874 with mint incl. 1874-78 perf. 121/2 3d. (2, one unused), 4d., perf. compound of 121/2 and 10 1d., 1878 6d., 2s., 1901-02 range of 1/2d. Mt. Cook and 1d. Universal printings and perfs. incl. multiples, 1915-30 11/2d. to 1s. set of mixed perf. pairs with some duplicates, 11/2d. and 3d. in blocks of four, 1s. perf. 14 x 131/2 wmk. inverted unused, 1926-34 Jones paper 2s. (2), 3s. (2, one wmk. inverted), Cowan paper 2s. and 3s., 1935-36 2s. perf. 13-14 x 131/2 with “COQK” flaw in pair with normal, various used incl. 1926-34 3s. (4), Express Delivery stamps, Q.V. Postal Fiscals used, 1911-13 Victoria Land 1d. mint (5, incl. unmounted block of four) and used, imperf. Q.V. and Pictorial plate proofs, etc., varied condition. (100s)

New Zealand: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II accumulation in five albums and stockbooks, and loose in a carton incl. a range of Chalon issues used with imperf. and perf. values to 1s., a few on cover or front, selection unused, sideface issues mint and used to 1s., 1898-1907 Pictorials to 2s. mainly used, later mint incl. 1907-08 perf. 14 x 13, 131/2 1s., perf. 14 x 15 1s. (2), 1909-16 perf. 14 x 141/2 sets (2) to 1s. plus duplicates, line perf. 14 3d. to 1s., wmk. sideways 8d. block of six, three almost without wmk., 1913 Auckland Exhibition 3d., K.G.VI issue incl. inverted wmks., 1958 2d. on 11/2d. surcharge error, quantity of covers and cards incl. Q.V. sideface issues, 1d. Universals, 1898-1907 Pictorials, registered, f.d.c’s, fiscals, imperf. proofs, cancellations incl. railway, Life Insurance issues mint and used, also a selection of G.B. surface printed covers and fronts, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

New Zealand: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection on leaves with a few Chalon types and Sideface issues used, duplicated K.G.V Heads used, mint incl. 1931 Smiling Boy pair, 1930s Air stamps, 1936-42 Pictorials to 3s., a few Officials, also Cook Is., Niue, Penrhyn, Tonga 1897 to 2s.6d. mint, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

New Zealand: A mint and used collection on leaves with a range of Chalon and Sideface issues used, K.G.V heads to 1s. mint, 1930s Pictorials to 3s. mint, 1940 Centenary mint, quantity of decimal issues mint and used to 1991(c.), Officials, Postal Fiscal values to 30s. used, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

New Zealand: A mint and used selection on stockcards, incl. 1906 Exhibition set mint and used, 1920 Victory set used, 1925 Dunedin Exhibition set used, etc., varied condition. (approx. 404)

New Zealand: A collection in three albums with issues from 1929 to 1970s, incl. a quantity of Health issues with mint incl. 1933 1d. + 1d. (17) with varieties, later with plate blocks, varieties, miniature sheets, others mint incl. 1940 Centenary set and Official values to 1s. (2), decimals with mint and used sets, mint blocks, etc.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: An accumulation of Q.V. postal fiscals on leaves with a few mint incl. wmk. 12b perf. 121/2 4s., perf. 11 2s.6d., 3s., 5s., wmk. 43 (sideways) 3s., 4s. (2), 5s., range of used wmks. and perfs., mainly with fiscal cancellations but some postally used, values to £5 and £50, also a used selection of the first series of Stamp Duty fiscals with imperf. values to £6 and £8.10s., and perf. values to £5., etc., mixed condition. (approx. 170)

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931-40 mint selection with 1s.3d. (both) to 7s.6d., 10s., 12s.6d., £1, 25s. and £4, mainly fine, 25s. with bent corner perf., £4 with adhesions on gum. S.G. btwn F145-166. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1931 to 1958 used accumulation with 1931-40 values to £5, 1940-58 values to £5, surcharges, inverted wmks., shades, a few on piece, etc., varied condition, some postal cancels. (127)

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1939 wmk. single “N Z” and star £20 on £20 yellow and blue block of four used with Wellington 1943 (May 14) double ring datestamps, top pair with some staining and foxing, and lower left stamp creased otherwise fine, very rare postal usage. KGVI Expertising opinion (2011). Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1939 wmk. single “N Z” and star £20 on £20 yellow and blue fine used with part Wellington double ring datestamp, very rare postal usage. KGVI Expertising opinion (2011). Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1939 35s. on 35s. used alongside 1940-58 3s.6d. on 3s.6d. type I, 11s. on 11s. and 22s. on 22s. top margin pair, also with 1944 10d. on 11/2d., on registered airmail piece cancelled Wellington 1944 (Nov. 9) double ring registered datestamps, fine and rare postal use. KGVI Expertising opinion (2011). Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940-58 mint selection with 1s.3d. to £1, £2, £2.10s., £3, and 3/6 on 3s.6d. (both) to 11/- on 11s., some duplicates incl. 8s., etc., varied condition but mainly fine with some unmounted. (25). S.G. btwn. F191-215. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Fiscals: 1940 3/6 on 3s.6d. to 22/- on 22s. set mint, 11/- on 11s. with light diagonal bend otherwise mainly fine. S.G. F187-190, cat. £850. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1876-86 1d. red-brown, selection on leaves, incl. 1876 (Nov. 1) card with Postmaster-General’s printed message on reverse (imperfections), 1881 1d. card handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet, 1885 (Dec.) 1d. on thick buff card used (2), 1886 (July) 1d. + 1d. reply card handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet, etc. (25 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1876 1d. red-brown with Postmaster-General’s printed message on reverse sent to Postmasters as an example of the new card, fine unused. AA.1a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1886 (Sept.) 1d. red-brown on thin buff card, used locally Katikati (Dec. 7 1887), corner damage and small tear at left, otherwise fine and rare. AA.5a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1890 1d. blue inscribed “INLAND AND AUSTRALIA”, on yellowish mottled card with shiny surface, unused, diagonal crease, otherwise fine, stated only one unused and one used are recorded. AA.6d. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1890 1d. blue inscribed “INLAND AND AUSTRALIA”, unused and used selection on leaves, incl. two with different “SPECIMEN” handstamps, etc. (29 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1890 1d. blue inscribed “INLAND AND AUSTRALIA”, on deep buff card, fine unused, scarce. AA.6c. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Private Postcards: 1892 (March) 1/2d. Austin Walsh & Co. unused and used, also 1902 1/2d. green of Sargood, Son & Ewen, used. AW. 1a, 4a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1899 (Nov. 24) 1d. green with views at the lower left, an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. an unused set of views, no stop after “side”, etc., fair to fine. AA.9a. (27 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1900 (Mar. 31) 1d. brown on creamish card with Boer War Scenes, an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. a complete set used, etc., fair to fine. AA.10b. (33 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1900 (Mar. 31) 1d. brown on bright yellow card with Boer War Scenes, unused and used selection, incl. thirteen different scenes, four used, etc. AA.10a. (16 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1900 (March 31) 1d. brown, “CARTE POSTALE” a selection incl. creamish surfaced card unused showing flaw on Queen’s neck, 1d. + 1d. reply cards unused (3, one with no accent over first “e”, one with no stop after “ZEALAND”), etc., good to fine. AA.11a. (11 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1900 (March 31) 1d. brown on light buff unsurfaced card with Boer War Scenes, Mounted Parade used and Garden Party unused, good to fine. AA. 10c.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Private Postcard: 1901 Kempthorne Prosser & Company two unused cards, also one used additionally franked by 11/2d. stationery cut out, fine. AW.3b. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1901 (Jan. 1) Universal Penny Postage 1d. postcard issued by the Postmaster General with printed message on reverse, fine. AM. 1a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1901 (Jan. 1) Universal Penny Postage “Facsimile” postcard without imprinted stamp with portrait and signature on reverse, fine unused. AM. 1c. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1901 (Sept.) 1d. brown, “CARTE POSTALE” with scenes at lower left, set of views (less Queen’s Wharf), unused or used with a few duplicates, fair to fine. AA.12a. (19 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1907-32 a collection on leaves, incl. 1923 (Oct.) 1/2d. (2) used, 1932 (June 1) 1/2d. on 1d. surcharge in red variety double, unused, etc., good to fine. (37 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1913 (Dec. 1) Auckland Exhibition 1/2d. green (view in black of Albert Park) and 1d. carmine (view in purple-brown of The Aquarium), fine and scarce. AB. 3a, 4a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1913 (Dec. 1) Auckland Exhibition 1/2d. green (view in purple-brown of Rangitoto) used with Exhibition cancellation of December 1st. 1912 (first day), fine used. AB. 3a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1913 (Dec. 1st) Auckland Exhibition 1/2d. green (view in black of the Kiosk), fine unused. AB. 3a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1913 (Dec. 1) Auckland Exhibition 1/2d. green (view in black of General View of Exhibition), fine unused. AB. 3a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1913 (Dec. 1) Auckland Exhibition 1d. carmine (view in purple-brown of Main Entrance) used December 4th. 1913, fine. AB. 4a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1920 11/2d. die proof in green on surfaced paper (67 x 71mm.), fine. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1920 11/2d. die proof in black on glazed card (36 x 40mm.), fine. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1932 (June 1) 1/2d. “Postage & Revenue” with 1/2d. “Postage”, handstamped “HALFPENNY.” in purple, fine unused. AC. 20a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Lettercards: 1894 imperforate 11/2d. proofs (2) in red-brown, grey-green and purple, printed on wove paper, fine. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Lettercards: 1895-99 an unused and used collection on leaves, incl. 11/2d. group E perf. 11 on cream, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1896 11/2d. group F perf. 10 unused showing no stop after “CARD”, range of papers, some used are uprated, etc., varied condition. BA. 2a-8a. (34 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Lettercards: 1895 11/2d. purple type B panels, handstamped “SPECIMEN” in violet, fine. BA. 1a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Lettercards: 1932 (June 1) 1d. Admiral with additional 1d. both handstamped diagonally “HALFPENNY” in blue, used with Anderson’s Bay c.d.s., fine and scarce. BC. 21a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1899 First Pictorial issue, unused and used selection, incl. 1/2d. brown-lilac commercial envelope used, 2d. red-brown social envelope used, etc., good to fine. (12 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1900 unused and used selection on leaves, incl. 2d. violet social envelope unused (2) and used (2), 1d. on 2d. violet commercial envelope used, etc., mainly fine. (21 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Private Envelopes: Dr. Russell, Christchurch: 1900 1d. carmine on grey envelope, registered to London, additionally franked by 3d adhesive, scarce. CW.2a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Private Envelopes: 1900 (Oct.) Hancock & Company, 1d. carmine envelope used locally in Auckland, scarce. CW. 3a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Private Envelopes: 1901 (November) T.H. Hall & Co 1d. carmine envelope with brown inscriptions, used, small tear at top, otherwise fine. CW. 5b. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1903-08 an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. range of types, dies, etc., fair to fine. (17 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1884 Formula type size “F” unused (2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” ) used, size “G” unused (2, both overprinted “SPECIMEN”), fair to fine. (5 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1884 Formula type size “H” unused, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, folded, otherwise fine and scarce. EA. 1c. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1898 (June 21) 3d. ultramarine size “K”, used from Oamaru to Wellington, additionally franked 1d. (2) and 3d. (2), few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. EA.2c. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1898 (June 21) 3d. ultramarine size “K”, unused, few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. EA.2c. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1913 3d. bistre brown size “F” used from Te Teko to Whakatane 24th. May 1915, very rare. EC. 1a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1913 3d. bistre-brown size “K”, used from Christchurch to London, additionally franlked by 5d. (2), few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. EC.1c.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1924 (March) 4d. light brown size “K”, used from Auckland to England, additionally franlked by 2s. and 2s.6d. (4), few imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. EC.5b.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1931 (July) die proof of the unissued 6d. in red on wove paper (126 x 202mm., folded), fine. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1938-53 an unused and used collection on leaves, incl. 1940 (Jan.) 6d. on 4d. yellow-brown size “G” unused and used, 1953 (Jan. 7) 9d. on 6d. orange-red size “G” unused (3), etc., mainly fine. (27 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1878-1923 unused and used collection on leaves, incl. 1878 (April 1) 1/2d. rose unused (2), also piece overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1892 1/2d. rose overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1920 (Aug.) Provisional 1/2d. + 1/2d. green used, 1923 1/2d. green used, etc., varied condition. (20 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1920-35 an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. 1920 (Aug.) 1d. carmine unused and used, 1924 (March) 1/2d. green unused (2) and used, etc., good to fine. (20 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1938-53 an unused and used selection on leaves, incl. 1938 (c.) 1d. carmine with horizontal watermark on light buff paper unused, 1949 (?) 1/2d. yellow-brown on deep buff used (rare), etc., good to fine. (22 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: Prisoner of War Aerogrammes: 1944 (Aug. 24) 6d. on 1s. blue on GA. 5a, fine used. GA. 7a. Photo.

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: A mainly K.G.V. selection, all handstamped “SPECIMEN” , incl. postcards, lettercards, wrappers, etc., varied condition. (18 items)

New Zealand: Postal Stationery: A selection of stationery overprinted “HALFPENNY”, incl. Lettercard BC. 22a front part only unused but rare, postcards with AC. 17a used 17b unused, AC. 22a (d) unused, etc., fair to fine. (32 items)

New Zealand: 1851 (Nov. 13) entire letter to Belfast endorsed “Via Sydney & India”, rated “4”, “8” and “1/4”, front with a good strike of the crowned circle “PAID/AT/WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND”, backstamps incl. Wellington 1851 (Nov. 13) datestamp, also 1852 (July 20) entire letter to same addressee from Otago, front with manuscript “2” struck out and “8” added, no New Zealand datestamp. Photo.

New Zealand: Covers: A collection of internal and overseas Chalon issue covers in a binder incl. 1857-63 imperf. 6d. on 1861 envelope from Dunedin to Dublin, 1862-63 imperf. 1d. pair on 1864 envelope from Wellington to Dunedin, 2d. pair and 6d. used together 1864 to Yorkshire, 2d. slate-blue used locally 1863 cancelled “DUNEDIN” in bars (front only), 1862 perf. 13 6d. black-brown used 1863 from Dunedin to Dublin, majority are 1864-67 issue incl. 1d. orange on 1869 local Tokomairiro envelope cancelled indistinct “014” barred oval, 2d. cancelled by oval of seven bars on 1869 envelope from Tutaenui to Wanganui, 2d. on 1868 envelope from Lawrence to Tokomairiro cancelled “017” barred oval, 2d. strip of three used 1866 from Mataura to London cancelled indistinct “022” barred ovals, re-addressed within London, another strip of three used 1866 to Scotland with indistinct cancels, faint “W 3/OC 20 (m/s)/66” datestamp alongside, Invercargill datestamp on reverse, 6d. (damaged) and 1s. together on 1871 envelope to Scotland, re-addressed with G.B. 1867-80 3d. added (stained cover), 6d. and 1s. on separate 1870 and 1872 covers to same addressee, 1s. on 1866 envelope to London cancelled Hokitika duplex, 1871 perf. 121/2 2d. vermilion on 1873 envelope to Dunedin cancelled “03” (?) barred oval, manuscript “Moke Creek 22/12/73” on reverse, etc., mixed condition. (26)

New Zealand: Cancellations: A collection of cancellations on mainly Q.V. Chalon and Sideface stamps (a few later) with values to 1s., pieces and covers in an album, with numbered obliterators mainly on imperf. and perf. Chalon issues, Postal Districts with duplexes, c.d.s’s, numbered cancellations, incl. Hokitika, Dunedin incl. 1864-67 4d. rose with Otago duplex on piece, good range of district offices, Canterbury, Wellington, Nelson incl. 1862-63 imperf. 6d. red-brown pair cancelled “6” in oblong of bars, coded datestamps incl. “F 6” of Takaka on 1862-63 imperf. 2d. strip of three and on imperf. 3d., covers incl. 1857-63 imperf. 6d. (2) on 1862 (May) envelope to London cancelled “01” in bars, inland covers incl. 1864-67 1d. pair and 6d. (faults) on 1865 envelope from Picton to Wellington, 1864-67 2d. on 1870 envelope from Waipawa to Napier, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 280 + 20 covers)

New Zealand: 1894 to 1986, a selection of covers and cards, incl. meter marks, registered mail, etc. (61 items)

New Zealand: Covers: 1907 to 1940 group of Exhibition covers and cards incl. twelve early p.p.c’s, quantity of 1940 Centennial covers incl. many registered, etc. (87)

New Zealand: Airmails, 1930 to 1970 collection of internal and external flight covers, some signed, in two albums incl. 1930 Christchurch-Dunedin, 1931 Dominion Airlines Hastings-Gisborne with label and signed, Hastings emergency relief flight with cachet (signed), Kaitaia Aero Club Auckland-Kaitaia (signed), Christmas Flights, 1933 Non-Stop Flight (2, one signed), 1934 Trans-Tasman, 1935 East Coast Airways Gisborne-Napier, W.W.II censored, 1954 Singapore crash cover, etc. (111)

New Zealand: Cancellations: A comprehensive collection in four albums and a stockbook, Q.V. to Q.E.II with stamps, pieces and a few covers, with a fine range of town datestamps, squared circles, duplexes, registered, parcel, loose letter, late fee, maritime, numeral cancellations on Chalon issues incl. imperfs., also a range of registration labels, etc., varied condition. (100s)

New Zealand: Cancellations: Auckland: A study of Auckland cancellations on mainly Q.V. Chalon and Sideface issues (a few later) with stamps and covers incl. 1855 wmk. Large Star 2d. (tear) with first number “1” obliterator, 1857-63 no wmk. 6d. on 1860 entire letter to Glasgow (adhesive hinged to cover), duplex datestamps incl. examples on 1864-67 4d. yellow (2), early provincial obliterators with “4/ONEHUNGA/A” on imperf. 6d. and three perf’d issues, “HEADQUARTERS” on 1862-63 imperf. 1d., very faint “QUEENS REDOUBT” on 1864 wmk. “N Z” imperf. 1d. with four margins, “5/OTAHUHU/A” on 1862-63 imperf. 6d. black-brown, on 1864-67 3d. lilac pair hinged to 1871 envelope to Yorkshire, and on 1864-67 4d. rose (thin), “PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND” datestamp on 1864 wmk. “N Z” imperf. 1d. with four margins (also with manuscript), similar cancel on 1865 envelope (reduced) to Auckland bearing 1864-67 1d. pair, another on 1869 mourning envelope to Melbourne bearing 1864-67 6d., selection of other early datestamps, envelope to Otahuhu bearing 1864-67 retouched 2d., uncancelled but with indistinct manuscript “Parnell” (?) at left and 1869 (Jan. 1st) arrival datestamp on front, later ‘killer’ and c.d.s. cancels mostly on Sideface and Postal Fiscal issues, a few later covers, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 138 items)

Nigeria: Lagos: 1884-86 4d. pale violet, variety watermark inverted, a little soiled, otherwise fine sed. S.G. 24w, cat. £275. Photo.

Niger Coast Protectorate: 1897-98 Watermark Crown CA 6d., 2s.6d. and 10s. (missing corner perf. and rather off centre) set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 71s, 73-4s cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria: 1900 Watermark Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. and 1902 Watermark Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. (diagonal crease), sets overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-18s cat £395. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria: 1910-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 10s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 28s-39s. cat £325. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria: 1912 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum with some lower values marginal. S.G. 40s-52s. cat £225. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Southern Nigeria: 1907-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 33s-44s cat £325. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Southern Nigeria: 1912 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 45s-56s cat £250. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: 1914-29 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set with additional 3d., 4d. , 1s. , 5s. and 10s. shades, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. (17) S.G. 1s-12s incl. 5bs, 6bs, 8cs, 10bs and 11as, cat £589. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Biafra: 1968 Sovereign Overprints, 1s.3d. with variety red overprint omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 12b, cat. £325. Photo.

Niue: 1902 to 1950, a mainly mint collection incl. 1931 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d to £1, 1941-67 Postal Fiscal 2s.6d. to £1 sets (both), etc. (97)

Norfolk Island: 1997 Butterflies 75c. unmounted mint vertical pair from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate numbers and imprint, variety gold (country name and value) omitted, an albino impression of the die-stamp remains. S.G. 636var, EC NFK1272a - 100 known (16 damaged), cat. £425. Photo.

North Borneo: 1899 surch. 4c. on 5c. to 4c. on $10 set, plus unissued 1c., 2c. and 3c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 112s-24s plus unissued set cat £345. Ex Straus. Photo.

North Borneo: 1901-05 overprinted “BRITISH PROTECTORATE” 1c. to 50. set of fourteen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 25c. with a few minor tone spots at base otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 127s-40s cat £325. Ex Straus.

North Borneo: 1909-23 1c. to 24c. set of thirteen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 158s-176s cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

North Borneo: 1911 25c. to $10 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, $10 diagonal crease at top otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 178s-83s cat £350. Ex Straus.

North Borneo: 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition overprinted 1c. to 50c. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 253s-75s cat £450. Ex Straus. Photo.

North Borneo: A collection to 1939 on leaves with a range of nineteenth century issues mint and used, 1899 4c. on 5c. to 4c. on $2 mint, 1909-23 set with shades mint (24c. faults), 1916 Cross in vermilion values to 24c., 25c. mint, to 12c., 16c., 20c. on 18c. used, 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition set mint with some shades, stop after “EXHIBITION” varieties mint with 2c., 8c., 10c., 12c., 16c. and 20c. on 18c. blue opt., 1931 to $2 mint, 1939 to $1 mint, range of cancels incl. on pieces, Postage Dues incl. 1939 set mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Norway: A mint and used collection in two Lighthouse albums, incl. 1856-60 to 8sk. used (2), 1867-68 to 8sk. used (2), 1925 air set used, 1930 Tourist set mint, 1958-62 to 10k. set mint, and a good range of later issues to 2006, etc. (100s)

Norway: W.W.II: The following four lots are satirical R.A.F. Propaganda dropped leaflets for Norway, numbered 1 to 4 with the common text “Utkast til den norske frimerkekonkurranse. Tre andre utkast folger pr. luftpost” translated as “Essay for the Norwegian Postage Stamp competition. Three other essays follow by air mail”. All the leaflets have one large format stamp, and the 15ore has four smaller designs, whilst the other three have three smaller ones. Each one 134 x 216mm approx and imperforate at the outer edges.Essay number 1 15ore green perforated 113/4 x 101/4 with text “Alt for Tyskland” = “Everything for Germany”, a twist on the King’s motto “Everything for Norway”. The design shows an S.S. Trooper confiscating farm produce, some perf separations, some creasing, otherwise fine. Photo.

Norway: W.W.II: Essay number 2 30ore ultramarine perforated 113/4 x 10 with text “Wir fahren gegen Engelland” = “We are heading for England”, a reference to the famous German marching song. The design shows Hitler dressed as a Valkyrie, swimming with a life belt surrounded by mocking fish, three creases, otherwise fine. Photo.

Norway: W.W.II: Essay number 3 20ore + 20ore red perforated 9 x 113/4 with text “Lofoten 4 Mars 1941 Bridrag til mulkten” = Lofoten 4th. March 1941 Contribution to the fine”, a reference to the English raid on the islands of Lofoten, after which the inhabitants were heavily fined by the occupation forces., the design shows a giant Norwegian sailor stuffing little frightened German soldiers in his bag, three creases and a few tone spots, otherwise fine. Photo.

Norway: W.W.II: Essay number 4 30 stk. solv (pieces of silver, greenish blue perforated 9 x 113/4 with text “Vanare og forakt har Quilslings fard ham bragt” = “Quislings conduct has brought him disgrace and contempt”, Vidkun Quisling was the Nazi Prime Minister briefly in 1940 and again from February 1942 to May 1945. He was executed as a traitor in 1946. The design shows Quisling’s head in a hangman’s noose, few small faults. Photo.

Nyasaland: 1903-04 CC £10 grey and blue overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 67s. cat £425. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nyasaland: 1908-11 CA 1s. and Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £10 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, with gum, lower values are fine and fresh with full gum, others with minor imperfections on gum apart from £10 with surface defects. S.G. 72s-82s. Ex Straus.

Nyasaland: 1913-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, with gum, some minor imperfections S.G. 83s-98s cat. £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nyasaland: 1913-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £1 purple and black mint, rubbed centre, otherwise fine. S.G. 98. Photo.

Nyasaland: 1913 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £10 purple and dull ultramarine overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 99s cat. £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nyasaland: 1935 Silver Jubilee 2d. green and indigo with variety ‘bird by turret’ [Plate 7, R.1/5], very fine mint. S.G. 124m, cat. £200. Photo.

Nyasaland: A collection from 1891 to 1964 on leaves incl. 1891-95 values to 4s., 5s. mint, 1897-1900 4s. mint, 1898 (Mar.) imperf. setting II 1d. used, later mint incl. 1903-04 to 4s., 1908-11 2s.6d., 1938-44 to £1, 1945 to 20s. (less 9d.), etc., mainly good to fine. (151)

Pakistan: 1947 3p., 1/2a. and 1a., in complete mint sheets of 320, each stamp with handstamped provisional “PAKISTAN” overprint, Hyderabad cancellations cover a corner block of four on each sheet, a few creases and some perf. separation in places, otherwise fine. S.G. 1, 2, 4 vars.

Pakistan: An exceptional collection of errors and varieties on stockleaves, etc., with forgeries of “PAKISTAN” overprints, many multiples, imperforate errors incl. 1948-56 25r. in corner marginal plate block of four, 1961 surcharges with misplaced and inverted overprints, 1961-63 values to 5r. in imperf. blocks of four, doctor blade flaws, 1962-70 issues with 20p. printed on gummed side corner marginal block of four, Offsets, Officials with inverted overprints, paper fold perforation errors, colour changelings, also 1976 Mohammed Ali Jinnah 10r. imperforate single printed on presentation sheet and an imperforate sheet of ten, etc., mainly fine. (approx. 600)

Pakistan: A mainly mint collection from 1947 to 1956 on stock pages incl. 1947 overprinted 3p. to 25r., 1948-57 3p. to 25r., 1949-53 redrawn 1a. to 12a., Officials with 1947 3p. to 10r., 1948-54 3p. to 10r., 1949 1a. to 8a., also Bahawalpur 1948 3p. to 10r., etc. (approx. 175)

Papua New Guinea: A collection in a stockbook with New Guinea incl. 1915-16 wmk. W2 values to 10s. (blunt corner) mint, 1s. vertical strip of three used, 1918 1d. on 5d. and 1d. on 1s. used, 1918-23 values to 5s. mint and used, 1932-34 without dates to £1 (less 10s.) used, Air overprinted set used with £1 in a block of four, 1935 Air £2 used, 1939 Air to 1s. mint, to 10s. used, selection of officials, Papua with a good range of Lakatois incl. 1901-05 wmk. horizontal 21/2d. to 1s. mint and used, 1907 small “Papua” wmk. horizontal 1/2d., 21/2d., 2s.6d. used, wmk. vertical to 1s. mint, values to 2s.6d. used, 1910-11 to 2s.6d. (2) used, 1911-15 to 2s.6d. mint and used, 1916-31 shades to 5s. mint, 1932 to £1 used, range of Officials with “O S” punctures used, 1931-32 overprints to 2s.6d. mint, Papua New Guinea issues mainly used to 2000, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Pitcairn Islands: A selection incl. prints with large coloured example by L.E. Harraway, forms, engravings from The Illustrated London News, extracted pages from the History and Narrative of a Voyage round the World by Capt. Philip Carteret during the years 1766, 1767, 1768 and 1769, newspaper cuttings, etc.

Pitcairn Islands: Incoming Mail, 1934 to 1971, the Roy Clark selection of covers from Argentine, Ascension 1951 (May 13) registered, bearing 1938-53 6d. and 2s.6d., Australia with 1942 envelope, registered from A.P.O. no 3, bearing 1935 Silver Jubilee 2s., Belgium, Canada, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Tristan da Cunha 1950 (Dec. 10) stampless envelope with type X cachet, circular framed “T/2D” due mark, U.S.A., etc. (74 items)

Pitcairn Islands: Telegrams, 1952 (Oct. 7) “Marconigram” to Roy Clark, with envelopes, also another but without envelope. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1931 (Jan. 22) two similar “Capt. Smye” local envelopes, both bearing Great Britain K.G.V 1/2d. one with coil leader, other with coil end, unusual. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1936 (c.) illustrated envelope to U.S.A., bearing New Zealand 1935 Pictorial 6d. scarlet, cancelled by Agency c.d.s., fine. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1936 envelope to Australia, bearing New Zealand 1936 Health 1d. + 1d., 1926-34 Admiral 1d. and K.G.VI 1d., all cancelled by Agency c.d.s., fine. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1937 (Sept. 17) “Capt. Smye” envelope to England, bearing Cook Islands 1937 Coronation 6d. imprint block of four, cancelled Agency c.d.s.’s and ship’s cachet “S.S. MATAROA/144814/SOUTHAMPTON” in violet, some staining, otherwise fine. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1938 (July 1) illustrated envelope (The Isle of Romance) to Australia, bearing New Zealand K.G.VI 1d. scarlet, cancelled by Agency c.d.s., with manuscript “Left Present whereabouts unknown”, violet boxed “UNDELIVERED FOR REASON STATED/RETURN TO SENDER” red circular “DEAD LETTER OFFICE/BRISBANE” c.d.s. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1939 (Dec. 13) Visit of the U.S.S. “North Star” carrying Rear Admiral Byrd and 44 members of the U.S. Antarctic Service, anchored off Pitcairn for water and repairs. Envelope addressed to New York bearing New Zealand 1935 3d. cancelled by Wellington c.d.s. with Agency mark alongside initialed “R.E.C” (Richard E. Christian, Pitcairn Postmaster) to indicate payment of postage prior to affixing the Agency cancel and signed by Malcolm C. Douglass, scarce. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1939 (Dec. 13) Visit of the U.S.S. “North Star” carrying Rear Admiral Byrd and 44 members of the U.S. Antarctic Service, anchored off Pitcairn for water and repairs. Envelope addressed to Seattle bearing New Zealand 1935 3d. cancelled by Te Aro c.d.s., with Agency c.d.s. alongside with “R.E.C” initials, scarce. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1939 (Dec. 13) Visit of the U.S.S. “North Star” carrying Rear Admiral Bird and 44 members of the U.S. Antarctic Service. Proof impression printed in black on paper (94 x 200mm.) endorsed “Stencil made aboard ship/Dec. 11. 1939 by:-/Richard B. Black”. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1939 (Dec. 14) Visit of the U.S.S. “North Star” carrying Rear Admiral Byrd and 44 members of the U.S. Antarctic Service, anchored off Pitcairn for water and repairs. Printed “Aboard the ANTARCTIC SNOW CRUISER” unused envelope, bearing Agency c.d.s. with “AHUREI/ILE RAPA” c.d.s. alongside. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1940 (Sept. 24) envelope, registered to Australia, bearing New Zealand 1937 Coronation 1d., 1935 1d. scarlet and 1936 Industries 1d. and 4d., cancelled by Agency c.d.s., on reverse has Sydney and Gordon c.d.s.’s, fine. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: The New Zealand Postal Agency 1927-40: 1940 (Oct. 14) four envelopes (one registered), bearing New Zealand 1936-40 adhesives, all cancelled by Agency c.d.s.’s on the last day of the Agency period. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: The Radio Communication Cancel: 1938 (Mar. 18) accumulation of illustrated Radio covers in a stockbook, incl. some signed, etc. (46 items)

Pitcairn Islands: The Radio Communication Cancel: 1938 (Oct. 7) Radio Communication illustrated QSL card with printed call sign “VR6A” followed by manuscript “Y”. The first printing of 500 has the “Y” omitted, and in October the corrected cards arrived. Addressed to U.S.A., bearing U.S.A. 3c., cancelled by Cristobal Paquebot duplex with Agency c.d.s. and Radio cancellation. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1940 (Oct. 15, plain f.d.c.) cover to Australia, bearing 1940-51 1d., censored in Perth with Australian censor tape at left, very early censorship. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1941 (Mar. 23) cover to Ireland, bearing 1940-51 11/2d, with Great Britain censor tape at left with Dublin receiving mark on reverse. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1942 (Jan. 26) Bounty illustrated cover with original letter to Fiji, addressed to H.E.Maude who oversaw the opening of the Pitcairn Post Office in October 1940, bearing 1940-51 1/2d. and 1d., with Australian censor tape at right along with censor’s handstamp. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1942 (Dec. 23) envelope, registered to A.P.O. 251, bearing 1940-51 1/2d., 1d. and 11/2d. pairs, handstamped registration mark, with “IT IS REGRETTED THAT THIS ITEM/COULD NOT BE DELIVERED AS/THE ADDRESSEE HAS BEEN REPORTED” the next line “MISSING IN ACTION” has been deleted, censor label and cachet at left, on reverse various transit and instructional marks and eventually returned to sender. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1943 (Jan. 13) postcard to Tahiti, bearing 1940-51 11/2d., with Tahiti censor cachet. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1943 (Feb. 8) cover to India, bearing 1940-51 1/2d. and 1d., with Indian censor tape at left and Calcutta censor cachet. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1944 (Jan. 12) American Patriotic envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1940-51 1/2d., 1d. and 11/2d., censor tape at left, with original typed enclosure from Roy P. Clark. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1944 (May 16) Bounty illustrated cover to U.S.A., bearing 1940-51 1d. and 2d., with New Zealand censor tape at left. This cover is the first in a series of correspondence between Roy P. Clark and Susan Dill, on reverse has manuscript “This is one of the first Censored Covers sent out from Pitcairn Island”. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1944 (May 16) Bounty illustrated cover to U.S.A., bearing 1940-51 3d., with New Zealand censor tape at left. This cover is from correspondence between Roy P. Clark and Susan Dill, on reverse has manuscript note regarding censorship on Pitcairn Island. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: Censored Mail: 1944 (June 16) envelope to U.S.A. with H.M.S. Bounty cachet, bearing 1940 3d. cancelled by “PITCAIRN ISLAND/POST OFFICE” c.d.s.’s, and with very rare typewritten label “OPENED BY EXAMINER/PITCAIRN ISLAND/initials”. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: Censored Mail: 1944 (Aug. 9) envelope to New Zealand, bearing 1940 1/2d. and 1d. cancelled by “PITCAIRN ISLAND/POST OFFICE” c.d.s.’s, with very rare typewritten label “OPENED BY EXAMINER/PITCAIRN ISLAND/(initials)” and New Zealand octagonal violet censor handstamp. Photo.

Pitcairn Island: Censored Mail: 1981 typed letter from D.A. Shepherd confirming his role in censorship of mail on Pitcairn Island.

Pitcairn Island: 1940-51 Issue: A selection of three covers sent in November 1940, each addressed to U.S.A., first franked 1/2d., 1d. and 11/2d. cancelled Nov. 17, second franked 11/2d. pair also cancelled Nov. 17, the third franked 1d. and 2d. with Nov. 18 cancellation, good to fine, a rare group. These are the only three reported covers postmarked on a date in 1940 that is not October 15, also 1940 (Dec. 16) small envelope, registered to New Zealand, bearing handstruck registration mark and straight line “PITCAIRN ISLAND” in violet. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: 1947 “Congrès Postal Universel” presentation booklet containing 1940 first issue and 1946 Victory sets affixed inside, scarce.

Pitcairn Islands: 1957 to 1963, a mint and used collection in an album, incl. set in plate blocks of four, values to 2s. in imprint blocks of four or eight, f.d.c.’s, illustrated covers, etc. (226 stamps, 66 covers)

Pitcairn Islands: 1964-65 1/2d. with variety blue omitted, unmounted mint from the right of the sheet, with normal for comparison, fine. S.G. 36a, cat. £700, EC PCN72a. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: 1965 I.C.Y. 1d. with variety “TRISTAN DA CUNHA” offset on back in purple from the lower right corner of the sheet, fine unmounted mint, also 1965 I.T.U. 1d. with mauve printing double with normal for comparison, fine mounted mint. S.G. 51a., 49, EC PCN98a, 102a. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: 1985 Paintings $2 with “1835” for “1825” date error, in a fine unmounted mint plate block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet. See note after S.G. 267. Photo.

Pitcairn Islands: An unmounted mint collection of issues from 1940 to 2005 in two stockbooks, incl. 1940-51 set, 1957-63 set, miniature sheets, etc., mainly fine. (100s)

Poland: 1918 to 1977 collection in three albums and three stockbooks with a good range of most issues mint or used, also locals, General Government, Port Gdansk, East Silesia, etc. (many 100s).

Portugal: A collection in an album with early issues used with imperfs. from 1853 incl. 1855-56 50r., 1856-58 5r. (3), 1862-64 to 100r., 1866-67 to 120r., a few reprints, 1867-70 to 240r. (less 20r.), 1870-84 perfs. to 1000r. incl. 240r. (faults), 1882-87 500r. black, 1892-94 perfs. to 300r., 1892-93 “PROVISORIO” overprints, 1894 Prince Henry set, 1895 St. Anthony values to 200r., 1911-12 “REPUBLICA” overprinted/surch. set, Ceres sets, 1926 and 1927 First and Second Independence sets mint, 1928 set used, 1931 Pereira set used, 1930s Red Cross sets, 1936-41 Air set used, miniature sheets with 1941 Costumes used, 1945 Carmona mint, 1946 Castles mint, 1947 Costumes used, later mainly used sets to 1990s, etc., varied condition. (100s).

Portugal: A mainly used selection in two stockbooks, incl. much duplication, Colonies, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Portuguese Colonies: Azores: 1919 envelope from Great Britain to Azores, underpaid and bearing 1911 Postage Dues 20r. pair and 50r., with green “REFUSE/RECUSADO” label. Photo.

Portuguese Colonies: Nyassa: 1901 10r., 20r., 25r., 75r. to 300r. all with centres inverted, mainly fine mint, also 15r. and 150r. imperforate printer’s samples affixed to pieces marked “S.T. 681” and “S.T. 682”.

Rhodesia: 1913 (Apr. 13) Cape Town to Victoria attractive coloured letter card (three sections, one is detached) used from Salisbury, a few faults. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 Mardon printing, selection of unmounted mint plate blocks of four or six, incl. 1d. set of seven plate blocks with all printings, 9d. set of eight positional blocks with all printings, etc., mainly fine. (252). S.G. 397-404.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 6d., Mardon 2nd trial printing on supreme chromo fluorescent paper (brown gum), horizontal pair from the top right corner of the sheet with “2 019” sheet number, pencil mark on gum, otherwise fine and rare as only 55 sheets printed. S.G. 401 var, S.A.C.C. 149b. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 6d., Mardon 3rd. trial printing on white Esparto paper (pale cream gum gum), two unmounted mint blocks of twelve from the lower left corner of the sheet with plates “1A” and “1 B”, fine and scarce as only 155 sheets printed. S.G. 401var, S.A.C.C. 149c.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 1s.3d., Mardon 2nd. trial printing on white paper paper (cream gum), two unmounted mint blocks of twelve from the lower left corner of the sheet with plates “1A” and “1 B”, also block of six with plate “1C”, fine and scarce as only 200 sheets printed. S.G. 403var, S.A.C.C. 151a.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 5s. Mardon original printing on thick JH3 paper, in unmounted mint blocks of four and six from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate “1A” and “1B”, also block of eight with imprint and block of four with traffic lights, also trial printing on thin JH3 paper, blocks of four and six with plates “1A” and “1B”, fine. S.G. 405 var.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 10s. Mardon original printing on thick JH3 paper, in an unmounted mint block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate “1A”, and block of six with plate “1B”, fine. S.G. 406.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 £1 Mardon original printing on thick JH3 paper, in an unmounted mint block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate “1A”, and block of six with plate “1B”, fine and scarce, only 135 sheets printed. S.G. 407 var.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 £1 Mardon trial printing on thin JH3 paper, in an unmounted mint block of six from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate “1B”, fine and scarce, only 135 sheets printed. S.G. 407 var, S.A.C.C. 155a. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 £1 Mardon trial printing on thin JH3 paper, in an unmounted mint block of four from the lower right corner of the sheet with plate “1A”,one has natural gum blemish, otherwise fine and scarce, only 135 sheets printed. S.G. 407var, S.A.C.C. 155a. Photo.

Rhodesia: Northern Rhodesia: 1963 Arms 3d. yellow, showing variety orange (eagle) omitted, fine unmounted mint from the foot of the sheet. S.G. 78d, cat £1,200. Photo.

Rhodesia: Northern Rhodesia: 1963 Arms 3d. yellow, showing variety black printing (value) misplaced downwards in a fine unmounted mint block of four. S.G. 78var. Photo.

Rhodesia: Northern Rhodesia: Zambia: 1964 2s. variety black (hair and face detail) omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 103a, EC ZMB206a - 60 known, cat. £225. Photo.

Rhodesia: Southern Rhodesia: 1931-37 set to 5s. with all perforation varieties, mainly fine mint. S.G. 15-27, cat. £670.

Rhodesia and Nyasaland: 1954-56 4d., 1s., 2s. and 5s. imperforate Waterlow proofs in issued colours, each in a interpanneau blocks of eight, some customary but minor creases, also 5s. centre only in interpanneau block of eight, all with small punched security hole. (36) Photo.

Russia: A collection in two albums incl. 1858 perf’d 10k. used, 1864-65 perf. 121/2 1k. and 5k. unused, 3k. used, later Posthorn issues mainly used, R.S.F.S.R. issues mint and used, 1923-25 perf. 14 x 141/2 15k. used, 1929 Gathering of Pioneers perf. 101/2 x 12 compound 10k. mint, 1931 Airship Construction Fund imperf. set used, North Pole Flight imperf. set used, 1932 Air Express perf. 121/2 50k. and perf. 101/2 1r. mint, 1932 redrawn Airship 15k. perf. 101/2 used, 1932-33 Revolution Anniversary 35k. mint, 1932 Moscow Exhibition and 1933 surcharged mint, 1935 Air 1r. on 10k. mint (adhesions on gum), other 1930s sets mainly used incl. 1934 Airships, 1935 Chelyuskin Expedition, 1937 Pushkin Exhibition miniature sheet, 1937 Architectural Congress miniature sheet, 1937 Air Force Exhibition miniature sheet, later mostly used to 1960s, etc., varied condition. (many 100s).

Saint Helena: 1884-94 wmk. Crown CA 1/2d. on 6d. green pair from the right of the sheet, unused, large part original gum, right stamp showing “N” and “Y” spaced. B.P.A. certificate (1973) states “the spaced “NY” on right hand stamp is not row 18/12”. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1902 CA 1/2d. and 1d. and 1908-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 21/2d. to 6d. and Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 53s-4s and 64s-71s cat £335. Ex Straus. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1903 CC 1/2d. to 2s. set (1s. and 2s. with very minor off sets on reverse) and unissued 1911 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. in red only (a few bluntish perfs. at base), overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 55s-60s cat £550. Ex Straus. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1912-16 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 3s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 72s-81s cat £325. Ex Straus.

Saint Helena: 1912 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. and 6d., 1913 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. and 6d. (missing corner perfs.), 1916 and 1919 War Tax 1d.+ 1d. values, and 1922 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1d. to 3d. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 83s-91s cat £480. Ex Straus.

Saint Helena: 1913 4d. black and red on yellow with split “A” variety [Left pane, R. 8/3] mint, some adhesion on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 85a, cat. £350. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1913 4d. black and red on yellow with split “A” variety [Left pane, R. 8/3] used, a little grubby otherwise fine. S.G. 85a, cat. £225. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12a or D16), mainly fine with gum. (5) S.G. 92s-96s, cat. £550. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 a mint selection, incl. watermarked Mult. Crown CA 4d. showing ‘broken mainmast’, watermarked Mult. Script CA 1/2d. with ‘torn flag’, 11/2d. rose-red one with ‘torn flag’, one with ‘cleft rock’, 11/2d. deep carmine-red, 2d. with ‘broken mainmast’, pair, one with ‘torn flag’, one with ‘cleft rock’, 3d. with ‘broken mainmast’, vertical pair, one with ‘torn flag’, one with ‘cleft rock’, 5d. with ‘broken mainmast’, 6d. and 8d. with ‘broken mainmast’, ‘torn flag’ and ‘cleft rock’, etc., mainly fine. (46)

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Multiple Crown CA 1s.6d. grey and green on blue-green, mint, showing variety “torn flag” [R. 4/6], fine. S.G. 93b, cat. £500. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Wmk. Mult. Crown CA 2s.6d. grey and red on yellow, variety “torn flag” [R. 4/6], mint, fine. S.G. 94b, cat. £600. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. grey and green on yellow showing “torn flag” variety [R. 4/6], fine mint. S.G. 95b, cat. £800. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £1 grey and purple on red, fine mint. S.G. 96, cat £425. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £1 and Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2d. to 15s. set (less 5d.) overprinted “SPECIMEN” with gum, some faults incl. £1 and 10s. with minor paper adhesions on gum and 15s. with tiny tear. S.G. 96s-13s. (less 103s). Ex Straus. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1d. and 6d. mint corner marginal plate no. pairs showing variety ‘cleft rock’ [R. 5/1], 3d. mint marginal pair showing ‘broken mainmast’ [R. 2/1], some gum toning, the 1d. variety fine. S.G. 97, c, 101, a, 104, c, cat. £405.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 8d. grey and bright violet with “torn flag” [R. 4/6] variety mint, tiny gum inclusion otherwise fine. S.G. 105b, cat. £180. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s. grey and brown with variety “broken mainmast” [R. 2/1], fine mint. S.G. 106a, cat. £325. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s. grey and brown, mint, showing variety “broken mainmast” [R. 2/1], fine. S.G. 106a, cat. £325. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s. grey and brown with “torn flag” [R. 4/6] variety fine mint. S.G. 106b, cat. £400. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Multiple Script CA 1s.6d. showing “broken mainmast” variety [R. 2/1], fine mint. S.G. 107a, cat. £375. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1s.6d. grey and green on green, showing ‘cleft rock’ [R. 5/1] variety, mint, short perf. at right, otherwise fine. S.G. 107c, cat. £350. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 5s. grey and green on yellow, mint, showing “cleft rock” [R. 5/1] variety, corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 110c, cat. £550. Photo.

Saint Helena: A selection of mainly covers and cards from 1900 to 1968, incl. range of p.p.c’s, also a few stamps, etc. (87 items, 15 stamps)

Saint Helena: A Q.V. used collection on leaves with various cancellations incl. a wide range of cork types with a few in red, some c.d.s’s, a few pen cancelled, with 1856 6d. (8, 2 with pen cancels), 1861 6d. (11), 1863 1d. (2, one with pen cancel), 4d. (3, 2 with pen cancels), 1864-80 incl. perf. 121/2 3d. type A (2), type B (2), 4d. type A (8, incl. pair on front), type B words 18mm long (7), 6d. dull blue (4), ultramarine (4), 1s. type B (6), 5s. (4), perf. 14 x 121/2 3d. (2), 4d. (4, one with faults), 6d. (12), perf. 14 6d. (13), 1884-94 to 1s. (8), 1890-97 10d. (2), etc., mixed condition but many good to fine. (approx. 270).

Saint Helena: A unused or mint Q.V. collection to 1894 incl. 1856 6d., 1861 6d., 1863 1d. (2), 1864-80 perf. 121/2 1d. type B (2), 2d. types B and C (2 of each), 3d. type B (2), 4d. type A, type B words 18mm long and 19mm long, 1s. types A and B, perf. 14 x 121/2 2d., 3d., 4d. (2, one wmk. inverted and reversed), 6d., perf. 14 1d. (2), 2d., 1884-94 to 1s. (3), 6d. perf. 12 trial in grey with watermark inverted and reversed, etc., mixed condition, mostly of fresh appearance. (99).

Saint Helena: A collection from 1890 to 1959 incl. 1890-97 to 10d. mint and used (5d. fault), 1903 to 2s. mint, to 1s. used, 1912-16 8d. used, 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 4d. to 5s. used, Watermark Mult. Script CA to 10s. (less 1s.6d. and 2s.) mint, K.G.VI and a few Q.E.II, etc., mainly fine. (177).

Saint Helena: A mainly mint Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1938-44 set, and a good range of later issues to 2005, etc. (100s)

Saint Kitts-Nevis: St. Christopher: 1870-79 4d. blue, watermark inverted, fresh mint, minor gum crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 8w, cat £375. Photo.

Saint Kitts-Nevis: 1920-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 2s.6d., 5s. and 10s. with tiny paper adhesions to gum, others mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G.24s-36s cat £325. Ex Straus.

Saint Kitts-Nevis: 1923 Tercentenary 1/2d. to £1 set, overprinted “SPECIMEN” 5s. and 10s. with tiny paper adhesions to gum others are mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 48s-60s. cat £750. Ex Straus. Photo.

Saint Kitts: 1980 Ships $2 in an interval margin block (5 x 2), right hand vertical pair with variety overprint omitted, fine. S.G. 47b, EC SKS94a. Photo.

Saint Lucia: 1902-03 CA 1/2d. to 1s. (missing corner perfs), 1902 Discovery 2d. and 1904-10 MCA 1/2d. to 5s. (both) set, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 58s-65s, 67s, 69s, 71-2s, 72abs and 75s-7s. cat £480. Ex Straus.

Saint Lucia: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 5s. set and 1916 War Tax 1d. overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 78s-88s and 90s. cat £370. Ex Straus.

Saint Lucia: 1935 Silver Jubilee 21/2d. showing dot to left of chapel [Plate 2B, R. 8/3], fine mint. S.G. 111g, cat. £150. Photo.

Saint Lucia: 1949-50 12c. claret, Perf. 141/2 x 14, fine mint. S.G. 153a. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1865 (June 24) entire from the “Polignac” correspondence to Paris, franked by 1862 6d. deep green and 1861 rough perf 14 to 16 1d. rose-red horizontal pair cancelled by “A10” obliterator, manuscript rating “7d” and with circular framed “PD” in red, fine St. Vincent code A dispatch c.d.s. at left with Calais 14th. July transit below. A rare and attractive franking. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1866 (July 9) entire from the “Polignac” correspondence to Paris, franked by 1862 6d. deep green and 1861 rough perf 14 to 16 1d. rose-red horizontal pair cancelled by “A10” obliterator, manuscript rating “7d” and with circular framed “PD” in red, fine St. Vincent code A dispatch c.d.s. at left with Calais 30th. July transit below. A rare and attractive franking. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1872 (June) Wmk. Small Star, Rough perf. 11 to 121/2 1s. deep rose-red unused, used (4), good to fine. S.G. 17.

Saint Vincent: 1875 watermark small Star sideways, perf. 11 to 121/2 1s. claret, unused and used (4 all with red cancellations), fair to fine. S.G. 21. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1880 5s. rose-red, an unused example with part original gum, faint traces of toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 32, cat. £1,100. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1890-93 4d. yellow (2) used on 1901 (Nov. 5th) envelope registered to India, cancelled by single “ST. VINCENT” c.d.s., on reverse has registration label, Sea Post Office, London and Bombay transit and receiving marks. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1892 5d. on 4d. chocolate, in a mint sheet (10 x 3), few minor tone spots, otherwise fine. S.G. 59, cat. £720 as singles. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1904-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2s., 5s. and £1 set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN” fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 91s-3s cat £180. Ex Straus.

Saint Vincent: 1907-08 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 3d., 1909 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d (missing corner perfs.) to 1s. and 1909-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to 3d. sets, overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 94s-102s, 104s-06s cat £300. Ex Straus.

Saint Vincent: 1913-17 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 2s. with some creasing otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 108s-20s. cat £250. Ex Straus.

Saint Vincent: 1913-17 £1 mauve and black, fine used, lightly cancelled. S.G. 120, cat £170. Photo.

Saint Vincent: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in an album, incl. 1862-68 perf. 11 to 121/2 1s. used, 1869 4d. yellow used, 1s. brown unused, 1872 1s. deep rose-red used, 1872-75 1s. lilac-rose used, 1881 1/2d. on 6d. unsevered pair unused, 1899 set mint, 1902 set mint, 1904-11 set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Saint Vincent: A mainly Q.V. collection on leaves and stockleaves with mint or unused incl. 1861 1d. imperf. plate proof in black, 1862-68 4d., 1882-83 1d., 1883-84 6d., 1s., 1885-93 4d. red-brown (disturbed gum), 4d. purple-brown, 4d. chocolate, 6d., also overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1897 21/2d. sheet of 60 (separated vertically through centre), used incl. 1862-68 perf. 11 to 121/2 4d., 6d. (2), perf. 14 to 16 1s., perf. 11 to 12 1/2 x 14 to 16 1s., 1869 4d., 1s. indigo and 1s. brown, 1872 1s. deep rose-red (tear), 1872-75 1s. lilac-rose (2), 1875 1s. claret (2), one on 1876 cover to London (filing fold through adhesive), 1875-78 4d., 1880 6d., 1s., 1881 1/2d. on half 6d., 1d. on 6d., 1881 (Dec.) 4d., 1883-84 6d., 1s., 1885-93 6d., 5s., etc., also a few later, mixed condition but many fine. (approx. 295).

Samoa: 1935 photographic composite essay of a 1/2d., similar to issued stamp, frame mounted over central vignette, all mounted on card (75 x 87mm). Photo.

San Marino: 1951 Air 1,000l., a fine unmounted mint example from the upper left corner of the sheet. S.G. 423, cat. Sassone 850 euros. Photo.

Sarawak: 1918 1c. to $1 marginal set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 50s-61s cat £300. Ex Straus. Photo.

Serbia: 1866-68 perf. 12 20p. used on undated entire from Loznica to Belgrade, 20p. and 40p. used on reverse of 1867 cover, perf. 91/2 20p. used on 1867 cover from Svilagrac to Cuprija, also large part registered cover with 20p. (5) from Valjevo to Sabac, fair to fine. Photo.

Serbia: A comprehensive collection in two albums, incl. 1866 second printing 1p. unused (23 singles and four sheets of twelve), 2p. unused (5), third printing 1p. unused (4), 2p. unused (5), forth printing 1p. unused (22), 1866 perf. 121/2 10p., 20p. (3), 40p. (2) unused, 10p. used (3), 1866-68 perf. 91/2 10p. mint block of four, used (4), 1867-68 Newspaper imperf. 1p. unused (26), 2p. unused (13), 1911 set mint, 1914 set mint, range of varieties, covers, postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Seychelles: 1903 3c. on 15c. ultramarine, complete left pane of sixty with three stamps [R. 1/1-3] removed, incl. dented frame [R. 1/6], and slotted frame [R. 1/4], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 57, a, var, cat. £306+. Photo.

Seychelles: 1903 3c. on 45c. brown and carmine, complete left pane of sixty with three stamps [R. 1/1-3]removed, incl. dented frame [R. 1/6], and slotted frame [R. 1/4], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 59, a, var, cat. £493+. Photo.

Seychelles: 1912-16 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to 2r.25 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 71s-81s. cat £250. Ex Straus.

Seychelles: 1917-22 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to 5r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 82s-97s. cat £325. Ex Straus.

Seychelles: 1935 Silver Jubilee 12c. green and indigo, a block of eight (2 x 4) used with 1921-32 3c. block of ten (5 x 2) on large registered cover to Connecticut, cancelled fine Victoria “DE 27/35” c.d.s.’s, transit and arrival backstamps, one 12c. with damaged corner and surface marks, two 3c. crossed by staining but a remarkable item. S.G. 129, 99. Photo.

Seychelles: 1976 Independence 95c. and 3r.50 (on toned paper), both with overprinted inverted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 376a, 378ba.

Sierra Leone: 1872-73, undenominated plate proofs in the four issued colours, each overprinted “CANCELLED” and in a block of four, marginal from the left of the sheet, the green with faint staining on reverse, otherwise fine. (16). Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1907-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 99s-111s cat £350. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2d. to £5 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, £1 with minor gum imperfections otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 112s-130s cat £875. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1912-21 set to £1 mint with 1/2d. shade, a couple of low values with toned gum otherwise mainly fine and fresh with some unmounted. S.G. 112-128, cat. £300. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1921-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA £2 and £5 overprinted “SPECIMEN” with full gum, both values with very faint bends at base, otherwise of fresh appearance. S.G. cat 147s and 148s. cat £500. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in an album with Q.V. and K.E.VII values to 1s. mint, K.G.V to 2s. mint, 1938-44 to £1 mint, Q.E.II sets to £1, self-adhesive issues, etc., mixed condition. (few 100s).

Somaliland: 1903 (June) 2a. pale violet mint pair, one with variety “BRIT SH” , fine. S.G. 3, a, cat. £375+. Photo.

Somaliland: 1903 (June 29) stampless envelope to England, endorsed “Somaliland Field Force/No stamps available” with handstruck “T” and “1D/F.B.”, on reverse has F.P.O. 44 c.d.s., Base Office Berbera, Aden and Bath transit and receiving marks, some spotting, otherwise fine. Photo.

Somaliland: 1903 K.E.VII 8a. purple with variety “BR1TISH”, fine mint. S.G. 30a, cat. £325. Photo.

Somaliland: 1904 CA/CC 1/2a. to 5r. set (3r. with diagonal crease), 1909 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1a. red and 1904-05 O.H.M.S. 1/2a. to 1r., overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 32s-44s, 59s,O10s-13s and O15s cat £382. Ex Straus.

Somaliland: 1912-19 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1/2a. to 5r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 60s-72s. cat £275. Ex Straus.

Somaliland: 1921 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1/2a. to 5r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 73s-85s cat £250. Ex Straus.

Somaliland: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1a. to 1r. set on zeppelin cover to Pernambuco, registered from Berbera, flown on 7th South America flight with green Graf Zeppelin label and flight cachet, Aden, Frankfurt-Basel Bahnpost and Pernambuco arrival backstamps, rare. S.G. 86-89. Photo.

Somaliland: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1a. deep blue and scarlet with variety ‘bird by turret’ [Plate 7, R. 1/5], fine mint. S.G. 86m. Photo.

South Africa: Natal: 1897 (July 13) envelope to London with “The Beira Railway Co. Ltd.” imprint on flap, bearing Mozambique Company 50r. pair (uncancelled) and Natal 1882-89 1/2d. and 1d. pair with Durban c.d.s’s, London receiving mark on reverse, unusual. Photo.

South Africa: Natal: 1902-03 CA 1/2d. to 4s. set, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 127s-139s cat £180. Ex Straus.

South Africa: Natal: 1904-08 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £1.10s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 162s cat £250. Ex Straus. Photo.

South Africa: Natal: 1908-09 Postage Postage 6d. to £1 set, overprinted “SPECIMEN” , mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 165s-71s cat £275. Ex Straus. Photo.

South Africa: New Republic: 1886 (Jan.)-87 With dates, Without arms 5s. violet on yellow paper dated “7 MAR 86”, fine mint, scarce date. S.G. 16, cat £200. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1890-91 1d. on 4d. ultramarine type c, fine used. B.P.A. certificate (1995). S.G. 59, cat. £500. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1900 V.R.I. Overprints first printing 1/2d. orange with variety “1/2” omittted, fine mint. S.G. 101c. Photo.,

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1903-04 CA 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 139s-47s cat £190. Ex Straus.

South Africa: Transvaal: 1879 (Apr.) 1d. on 6d. with surcharge in red, fine mint. S.G. 143b, cat. £325. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 overprinted on Great Britain 1/2d. to 5s. good to fine used, a few lightly toned perfs., 5s. with Brandon certificate (1980) states “Colour affected and purple mark on reverse”. S.G. 1-11, cat. £1,100. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1894-96 1/2d. dull mauve and green in a complete unmounted mint sheet (12 x 10), mainly fine. S.G. 20. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1894-96 £5 purple and black on red, fine used with part Eshowe c.d.s., scarce. S.G. 29, cat. £1,500. B.P.A. certificate (2009). Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: A collection of mainly South African cards in a large binder with Cape and Natal postal stationery cards, later picture postcards of battlefields, siege towns, war damage etc., later real photographic incl. Union celebrations, unused and used, fair to fine. (approx. 240)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: A fascinating collection of mainly sepia real photographic items, postcards and photographs, with troop deployment, posed battle scenes, battlefield casualties, war damage, etc., fair to fine. (117 items) Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: P.O.W. camps, selection incl. views of camps, etc. with refugee camps, Bellary, Dagshai, Diyatalawa, Saint Helena with “Souvenir de Prisonniers de Guerre Français” cards, M.A. Frank of Rotterdam “Souvenir van St. Helena” (6), etc., unused or used (some with stamp removed), poor to fine. (51 items) Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, an extensive selection from a range of countries incl. Austrian, Dutch, French, Russian, in a large binder, incl, portraits of Boer leaders, maps, flags, scenes of battle, satirical and comic, scarce signed card from Major Gustave Simon’s World Tour (the “smallest Boer”), unused and used with one sent from O.F.S. Consulate in Augsburg showing cachet, “Belle Jardinière” cards (8), etc., fair to fine. (approx. 370 items)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, an extensive collection of foreign cartoon cards in a large binder, mainly satirical and comic, unused and used, incl. Belgian, Dutch, French, German, “Groet Can” and “Gruss Vom” type, etc., most attractive and chiefly good to fine. (approx. 500)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, President Kruger, an extensive selection of cards from a range of countries, unused or used, with a range of portraits, funeral, monuments, house, tribute cards, etc. (approx. 190)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, Uitg. N.J. Boon of Amsterdam, selection of “Groet uit” satirical cards printed in red and black, mostly fine unused. (17)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, Coloured satirical cards by ‘Julio’, twelve designs each in three languages, unused or used, fair to fine. (36)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, French cards, “La Guerre du Transvaal’ series of eight coloured satirical cards with original envelope, each handstamped “35”, good to fine unused. Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, “La Paix Anglo-Boer”, series of ten coloured satirical cards used 1902 from Belgium to Luxembourg, two with stamp removed, slight soiling. Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, E. Nels of Brussels, selection with black and white or hand-tinted (7) illustrations, unused or used, fair to fine. (69)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, Van Neck of Antwerp. “Série du Transvaal”, black and white photographic illustrations, selection unused or used, mainly fair to fine. (54)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, A. Weiss-Reinschmidt of Strasbourg, selection, black and white illustrations, unused or used, mainly fair to good. (28)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-Boer cards, Ad. Welck of St. Dié “La Guerre au Transvaal, selection of cards with black and white drawn or photographic scenes, mainly unused or used, fair to fine. (50)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British, a collection of cards in a large binder, incl. patriotic, portraits of military and political leaders incl. C.W. Faulkner & Co. of London with “British Generals” Series 23, Peace cards, satirical and comic, unused or used, fair to fine. (approx. 190)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, British Leaders, a range in a large binder, with portraits, etc. incl. bas-relief, later incl. World War I, with Buller, Chamberlain, Sir John French, Kitchener, Methuen, Roberts, Smith-Dorrien, politicans and royalty, also W.W. I ‘Generals of the British Army’, portraits by Francis Dodd (25) incl. Smuts, etc. with inscriptions in English, French or Danish, mainly good to fine. (approx. 300)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Field Marshal Earl Kitchener, range, mainly World War I, incl. portraits, patriotic, comic, later with memorial and commemorative cards, silks, etc., apparently all different, mainly good to fine. (187)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Field Marshal Earl Roberts, a range incl. portraits, later incl. real photographic of visits, relief fund cards, memorial cards, etc., mainly good to fine. (79)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Monuments and memorials, a collection of cards, coloured and black and white incl. some real photographic, with a range of Redvers Buller, variously located statues, mounuments and arches, with battlefield memorials, unveilings, real photographic, etc., fair to fine, unused or used, apparently all different. (approx. 530)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, ‘Musical’ cards with vignettes and lyrics from patriotic songs, selection unused or used, incl. Dunville’s advertising slogans (6), etc., fair to fine. (43)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British cards, H.M. Guest of Klerksdorp, 1901, 1902 Commemorative, Peace Commemoration cards, range of colours incl. vignette scenes, personalities, unused or used, South African Field Force Xmas 1901 cards (7), most good to to fine. (32)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Picture Postcard Co. of London, selection of unused or used cards with drawn or photographic black and write vignettes, some with Dutch or French inscriptions, mainly good to fine. (83)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Geo. Stewart & Co. of Edinburgh South African War Post Cards, selection unused or used (3) incl. later additional overprints in red, good to fine. (15) Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Raphael Tuck & Sons, An extensive selection in a large binder, black and white and coloured, unused or used, incl. Empire Postcards, Notabilities, Peace Souvenirs, Oilettes, ‘Royal’ cards, etc., fair to fine. (approx. 220)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Pro-British Postcards, Raphael Tuck & Sons, ‘Harry Payne’ cards no. 280 unused and used (2, one with later Mafeking overprint), no. 281, three cards showing three different dates of Mafeking siege relief (see ‘The Anglo-Boer War Philatelist Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 39-42). (6) Photo.

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: Later Cards, “Sketches of South African Life” by R.O. Füsslein of Johannesburg Series I, nos. 4-6, Series II 1-6, Series III 1-6, Series IV 1-4, 6, Series V 1-4, 6, Series VI 1-6 attractive coloured cards, also Cape Times “Pageant of South Africa” cards (13) and “Our Capetown” comic coloured cards (5), mainly unused with some used, chiefly good to fine. (49)

The Stuart Duggan Collection of Anglo-Boer War Postcards: The balance of the collection in one large binder and three small, with a range of countries, Pro-British incl. military leaders, regimental uniforms, troops return, naval vessels, C.B. “Episode of the Anglo-Boer War” (13), Pro-Boer incl. German, Swiss with J. Farine of Le Locle “La Guerre Anglo-Boer” 10), Boer fighters and leaders, also satirical, ‘stamp’ and ‘coin’ cards, trade cards, 1897 Berlin Transvaal Exhibition (3), etc., fair to fine. (approx. 440)

South Africa: Local British Occupation Issues 1900-02: Rustenburg: 1900 “V.R.” 3d. mint, slight thinning, and fine used, the mint with R.P.S. certificate (1989). S.G. 5, cat. £400. Photo.

South Africa: Mafeking Siege Issues: 1900 unserifed overprint on Bechuanaland Protectorate 1s. on 6d., and on British Bechuanaland 1s. on 6d. (on piece, R.P.S. certificiate, 1977) and 2s. on 1s. good to fine used, the 2s. with faint diagonal bend and thinned perf. at top. S.G. 14-16, cat. £1,360. Photo.

South Africa: 1910 Parliament 21/2d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, diagonal corner crease otherwise a fresh example of this scarce stamp with full gum S.G. 1s cat £375. Ex Straus.

South Africa: 1913-24 1/2d. to £1 set of fourteen (11/2d in horizontal pair) overprinted or handstamped ""SPECIMEN"" (Samuel types SA3 or SA4), mainly fine with gum. S.G. 3-8, 10-17, cat. £1,300. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted or H/S (11/2d. ,1s.3d. and £1) “SPECIMEN” , 2s.6d. and 10s. values with very faint gum bends otherwise mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 3s-8s, 10s-17s cat £1300. Ex Straus.

South Africa: 1913-24 a mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 11/2d. tête-bêche pair and block of four with interval margins mint, 6d. with “Z” of “ZUID” omitted mint, 2s.6d. (3) mint, 5s., 10s. and £1 mint, many shades, plate singles, coil stamps with 1/2d. and 1d. in vertical coil join pairs mint, etc., varied condition. (approx. 430)

South Africa: 1913-24 1/2d. (3) to 5s. (2), 10s. (2) and £1 (both) with a range of shades, mainly fine mint. S.G. 3-17a. (35). Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 2d. dull purple, variety no watermark, fine mint, scarce. S.G. 6 var. S.A.C.C. 3,000 rand. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 21/2d. bright blue with inverted watermark, in a fine mint block of four. S.G. 7w, cat. £480. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 £1 green and red (a little heavily mounted), £1 pale olive-green and red (slightly toned gum), fine mint. S.G. 17, a, cat £1,400. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 £1 green and red, in a fine used block of four, scarce multiple. S.G. 17. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 £1 pale olive-green and red, unmounted mint plate number single, yellowish gum, folded in margin, otherwise fine. S.G. 17a, cat. £800+. Photo.

South Africa: 1913-24 prepared for use but unissued 11/2d. on 1d. rose-red, fine mint. Photo.

South Africa: 1925 Harrison 1d. essays, three blocks of four and seven singles, fine. Photo.

South Africa: 1925 Airs, a selection on leaves, incl. two mint sets, two used sets, set used on 1925 (June 13) flown envelope, also a range of the 1929 Air issue, etc. (52)

South Africa: 1925 Air 9d. green, fresh mint horizontal pair from the left of the sheet showing variety imperforate between stamp and margin. S.G. 29var, S.A.S.C. cat. 3,500 Rands. Photo.

South Africa: 1925 Air 9d. green in a used block of six (2 x 3) from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, also one shows “strut” flaw, fine. S.G. 29 var, S.A.S.C. 28a, cat. 10,500 Rands. Photo.

South Africa: 1926-27 a mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1/2d. pair, one showing “C” for “D” in “SUID”, 1d. perf. 131/2 x 14 vertical pair, Pretoria printing with 6d. pair, etc. (40)

South Africa: 1926-27 1/2d. black and green in a fine mint tête-bêche pair. S.G. 30ea, cat. £1,100. Photo.

South Africa: 1926-27 1d. black and carmine in a fine mint tête-bêche pair. S.G. 31da, cat. £1,100. Photo.

South Africa: 1926-27 1d. black and carmine, mint marginal single (Afrikaans) with the rare variety watermark sideways. S.G. 31e. Photo.

South Africa: 1927-30 London Printing a mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. set in singles (4d. pair with extra 3d. pair) all handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 2s.6d. three pairs and block of four, 2s.6d. perf. 14 x 131/2 mint pair (minor thin), 5s. three pairs, 10s. three pairs, perf. 14 x 131/2 (down) 3d. and 1s. (imprint) blocks of four, 10s. pairs (2), perf. 14 x 131/2 (up) 5s. pair, etc. (143)

South Africa: 1927-30 a collection on leaves, incl. perf. 14 x 14 2s.6d. mint and used pairs, 5s. mint and used pairs, 10s. mint pairs (2), perf. 14 x 131/2 3d. mint pair, 4d. imprint pair, 1s. mint and used pairs, 2s.6d. used horizontal and vertical pairs, 5s. mint pair, 10s. used block of four, etc., varied condition. (99)

South Africa: 1927-30 London Printing 4d. brown perf. 14 x 131/2 with watermark inverted, fine lightly mounted mint pair from the left of the sheet. S.G. 35bw. Photo.

South Africa: 1927-30 perf. 14 x 131/2 5s. black and green, fine mint. S.G. 38a, cat. £450. Photo.

South Africa: 1929 6d. pair, perf. 15 x 14 trial/plate proof in grey black and orange-red, used on 1929 (Jan. 24) locally registered envelope.These were illegally removed from the printing works and a few were used on mail in 1929 to give the appearance they had been legitimately issued. An interesting item. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated, a mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 2d. blue and violet mint pair, 3d. black and red mint pair, one with window flaw, 4d. brown watermark inverted mint pairs (2) and used pair, one of each showing “Bamboo in Natives hand”, 1s. brown and deep blue pair mint, one with “twisted horn”, 2s.6d. green and brown mint pairs (2) and used block of four, paper joins, varieties, etc. (100s)

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated, a collection on leaves, incl. 2d. slate-grey and lilac pair, one with Airship flaw, 3d. black and red mint pairs (2), used strip of three, 3d. blue mint pair, one with ‘window’ flaw, 1s. mint block of four showing repaired paper, 2s.6d. green and brown mint pairs (2) and used block of six, shades, varieties, etc. (100s)

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 1/2d. tête-bêche block of four, fine mint, scarce. S.G. 42b, cat. £2,200. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 1d. black and carmine in a mint block of four, left vertical pair variety imperforate on three sides, fine. S.G. 43 var, S.A.S.C. 43. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 1d. horizontal strip of four with tête-bêche pair, fine mint, one pair is unmounted, scarce. S.G. 43a, cat. £1,200. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 1d. black and carmine, mint block (2 x 7) lower pair variety frame omitted, pair above partly affected, few small tone spots, gum creasing, the right hand stamp of the lower pair with small tear, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 43b, cat. £950, S.A.C.C. 7,500+ Rand. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 1d. black and carmine, fine mint pair with variety centre omitted, rare. S.G. 43 var, S.A.C.C. 10,000 Rand. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 2d. slate-grey and lilac mint block of six from the left of the sheet with two tête-bêche pairs, fine and fresh mint, one tête-bêche pair is unmounted, some perf. separation between mounted pair, otherwise fine, extremely rare. S.G. 44a, S.A.C.C. 225,000 Rands. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 2d. slate-grey and lilac mint vertical strip of five, lower two stamps showing frame omitted (one unmounted), adjoining stamp with frame half omitted, a very rare piece. S.G. 44, bwa. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 2d. slate-grey and lilac used vertical pair from left of sheet, top stamp showing frame omitted, neatly cancelled on piece with “JOHANNESBURG/21.XI.34” datestamp, stated to be the only used example of this variety to exist. S.G. 44bwa. Photo.

South Africa: 1930-45 unhyphenated 2d. blue and violet, a mint block of four from right of sheet with “7597” sheet number, fine, lower pair is unmounted. S.G. 44d, cat. £650+. Photo.

South Africa: 1933-48 hyphenated pictorials, a mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1d. imperforate pair mint, 2d. grey and dull purple mint marginal blocks of four (10), 6d. green and vermilion mint pair, one with ‘falling Ladder’, 6d. mint pairs one of each showing mole hill’, 1s. brown and chalky blue mint block (6 x 2), 5s. black and green mint pair with inverted watermark, coils, shades, flaws, etc. (100s)

South Africa: 1933-48 hyphenated pictorials, a selection of booklet panes on leaves, incl. 1935 1/2d. panes of six (21), 1948 1/2d. (4) and 1d. (35) panes of six, etc. (72 items)

South Africa: 1933-48 hyphenated pictorials, 6d. green and vermilion, unmounted mint pair, one showing variety ‘falling ladder’, fine. S.G. 61a, S.A.S.C. 60c. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort a collection on leaves, incl. many blocks, minor varieties, small vertical type in a mint vertical strip of five completely unprinted, etc. (100s)

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 1/2d. blue-green in a mint strip of three, with variety roulettes omitted, fine mint, scarce. S.G. 97c, S.A.S.C. 95c. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 1d. strip of three, variety both roulettes omitted, mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 98b. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 11/2d. block of four, variety roulettes omitted, mint, lower pair is unmounted, fine and scarce. S.G. 98b. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 11/2d. red-brown block of four from the left of the sheet, variety roulettes omitted, fine mint, lower pair is unmounted. S.G. 99b. S.A.S.C. 97b. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 11/2d. block of four from the top of the sheet, showing adverts in top margin misplaced downwards onto top pair of stamps, fine. S.G. 99var. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 2d. pair, variety roulette omitted, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 100b, cat. £850. Photo.

South Africa: 1942-44 War Effort 2d. pair, variety roulette omitted, mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 100b. Photo.

South Africa: 1947-54 a mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 3d. pair, one showing “Flying Saucer”, 5s. pairs (3) and block of eight, shades, cylinder blocks, etc. (100s)

South Africa: Postage Dues: 1894-1994 a written up collection of mainly covers and cards in an album, incl. circular, boxed and octagonal framed “T” marks, 1912 (Dec. 30) envelope to Australia, bearing Transvaal 1d. tied by Kinysna squared circle and boxed bilingual “MORE TO PAY”, some with postage due stamps, etc. (147 items)

South Africa: Postage Dues: 1911-2001 a written up collection of mainly covers and cards in an album, incl. oval framed and boxed “T” marks, manuscript, printed postage due labels, etc. (133 items)

South Africa: Postage Dues: 1912-2001 a written up collection of mainly covers and cards in two albums, all with circular “T” marks, incl. a good range of types and values, some with postage due stamps, etc. (331 items)

South Africa: Postage Dues: 1914-71 a mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1932-42 3d. indigo and milky blue with inverted watermark, 1948-49 1d. mint block (6 x 5), 6d. block (6 x 8), 3d. pair and block of four, one of each showing split “D”, 1950-58 3d. block of four, one showing split “D”, varieties, some covers, etc. (100s)

South Africa: Postage Dues: 1916-93 a written up collection of mainly covers and cards in an album, incl. 1917 envelope from Capetown to Johannesburg bearing 1913-24 1d. with large oval bilingual “ABOVE 1/2 OZ/TO PAY 2D”, boxed instructional marks, “Posted out of course”, “Insufficiently Paid”, etc. (158)

South Africa: Officials: 1926 (Dec.) 6d. green and orange, with watermark inverted, fine used pair. S.G. O4a, cat. £450. Photo.

South Africa: Officials: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1929-31 2s.6d. pair and block of four, 1930-46 2d. blue and violet pairs (3), 6d. blocks of four (2) and pairs (2), one of each showing stop after “OFFISIEEL”, 1935-49 2d. blue and violet pairs (3), 6d. die I pairs (2), 5s. pairs (2) 10s. pairs (2), with “OFFICIAL” at left 5s. pairs (2), 1937-44 1/2d. pairs (2) with “OFFICIAL” at left, 1944-50 with “OFFICIAL” at left 11/2d. pairs (3), 1950-54 1s. blackish brown and ultramarine pairs (2), 5s. black and pale blue-green mint pairs (3), 10s. pairs (3), etc. (approx. 399)

South Africa: A comprehensive collection from 1910 to 1955 in six boxed albums, incl. 1926-27 6d. watermark inverted mint corner block of four, 1933-48 2d. blue and violet mint block of four, 6d. mint pair, one with ‘falling ladder’, 6d. mint block of ten with paper join, 5s. mint pair with watermark inverted, 1935 Silver Jubilee set in pairs, one of each with ‘cleft skull’, many arrow blocks, Officials with 1940 10s. mint pair with overprint reading down with “OFFICIAL” at left, Postage dues, etc. (100s)

South Africa: A collection of commemoratives from 1910 to 1953 on leaves, incl. 1935 Silver Jubilee set in mint pairs, one of each showing ‘cleft skull’, 1937 Coronation 1s. mint block of four, one with hyphen omitted, 1939 Huguenot sets mint (3), etc. (100s)

South Africa: A duplicated selection of unmounted mint pairs (59) on stockcards, mainly 1933-48 and 1947-54 issues with values to 5s. (2), 10s. (2), Officials with values to 5s. (3), 10s. (2), mainly fine, also S.W.A. Officials (6) incl. 1951-52 set, and a Transvaal mint and used selection.

South Africa: A selection from 1926 to 1961 on leaves, incl. coils, booklet panes, etc. (100s)

South Africa: Booklets: 1921 to 1955, selection of booklets and panes in an album, incl. 1921 3s. booklet complete, 1937 2s.6d, booklet with one 1/2d. pane missing, many panes, etc. (100s)

South Africa: Postal Stationery: An unused and used K.G.V. collection on leaves, incl. postcards with 1920 provisional 1d. on 1/2d. unused, envelopes, registered envelopes, etc. (24 items)

South Africa: Postal Stationery: 1934 4d. registration die proof, printed in dull grey-blue, mounted on card (101 x 125mm.) dated “12.4.34.” and endorsed “Reply SA Office/Approved” from the De La Rue archives. Photo.

South Africa: First Day Covers: 1910 (Nov. 4) 21/2d. deep blue, eight examples used on long first day cover used locally in Kenhard, few imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo.

South Africa: World War I: A selection of covers and cards, incl. O.A.S., instructional marks, censored mail, etc. (38 items)

South Africa: Airmails: 1918-73 selection of flown covers and cards, incl. 1918 (Nov. 24) Red Cross Aerial Post card to Ireland, 1925 (March 6) envelope to England, bearing 1913-24 1/2d. pair, 1d., 2d., 1925 Air 1d. (3) and 3d., etc. (28 items)

South Africa: Airmails: 1925-36 selection of flown covers, incl. 1925 (Feb. 25) envelope from Westminster to England bearing the 1925 set and K.G.V. 2d., endorsed “By air mail Durban to Capetown”, 1929 (Aug. 26) envelope from Cape Town to Durban, bearing 1925 set, 1929 Air 4d., 1s. and 1926-27 1d. single, 1932 (Jan. 28) Imperial Airways envelope to England, bearing 1929 Air 4d., 1930-45 1d. and 3d. pairs.

South Africa: An accumulation of covers and cards in an album, on leaves and loose, incl. cancellations, official mail, postal stationery, instructional marks, etc. (100s)

South West Africa: 1912 to 1930 a selection, incl. range of South Africa used in S.W.A., plate no. pairs, etc. (69)

South West Africa: 1923 1/2d. to £1 set of twelve singles overprinted “SPECIMEN” mainly fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. 1s-12s cat £1,400. Ex Straus. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I a mint collection on leaves, incl. complete set in pairs, also two £1 singles, shades, 1/2d. block of four, one showing “Wes” for “West”, 1d. pair, block of four, one of each with variety “Af.rica”, block of six, one showing “Wes” for “West”, 2d. Afrikaans single with overprint inverted, etc., varied condition. (151) Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I litho overprint in shiny ink, 1/2d. to 2s.6d. set in pairs with 4d. to 2s.6d. plate blocks of four, 1/2d. plate block of six, mainly fine mint. S.G. 1c-9a, cat. £1,029. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I 1d. rose-red pair, variety overprint inverted, fine very lightly mounted mint. B.P.A. certificate (1980). S.G. 2a, cat. £500. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I 2d. dull purple, fine mint pair variety overprint inverted. S.G. 3a, cat. £650. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I 1s.3d. pale violet, fine mint pair variety overprint inverted. S.G. 8a, cat. £400. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting I £1 green and red, fine mint pair, one showing broken “A” in “Afrika”, other with “t” of “West” almost omitted. S.G. 12 var. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting II 5s., 10s. and £1, mint pairs, one 5s. has small thin spot, £1 with some perf. separation, otherwise fine. S.G. 13-15, cat. £1,500. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting II 5s. purple and blue, fine mint pair, one showing “Afrika” without stop [R. 6/1]. B.P.A. certificate (1994). S.G. 13, cat. £1,100. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-25 Setting III 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine mint pairs with extra pairs of 1/2d. (2), 2d. (2), 3d. (2), 6d. (2), 1s.3d., 2s.6d. (2), 5s., blocks of four 3d., 4d. and 1s.3d. S.G. 16-27, cat. £817. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-26 Setting III 2d. dull purple with variety overprint double, in a mint block of four from right of pane, some gum toning, otherwise fine. B.P.A. certificate (1965). S.G. 18a, cat £2,000. Photo.

South West Africa: 1923-26 Setting VI 1/2d. to £1 sets (3) with shades, 1s. and 10s. pairs handstamped “SPECIMEN” (10s. no gum), etc., mainly fine. (132) Photo.