Prices Realised

A mint K.G.VI collection in nine albums, incl. Aden 1937 Dhow set, Ascension 1938-53 to 10s. (2), Australia 1937-49 to £1 (both), 1948-56 to £2, 1946-48 B.C.O.F. set, Bahamas, Bahrain 1938-41 to 25r., Barbados, Basutoland, Bermuda 1938-53 perf. 14 to 12s.6d. (3), £1 (2), British Guiana 1938-52 $1 perf. 14 x 13, British Honduras, British Occupation of Italian Colonies, Brunei, Burma, Canada, Cayman Islands, Ceylon 1938-49 to 5r. (2) with most perfs, Cyprus 1938-51 1p. perf. 131/2 x 121/2, Falkland Islands 1938-50 to 5s. (2), 10s. and £1, 1952 set, Fiji 1938-53 set with most perfs, Gibraltar 1938-51 set with all perfs, Grenada 1938-50 to 10s. perf. 14 narrow (both shades), perf. 12 narrow, Hong Kong 1938-52 set, India 1937-40 set, 1948 Gandhi set, Jamaica, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika 1938-54 set with all perfs with 50c. rope not joined to sail, Kuwait 1939 set, Leeward Islands, Malaya and States with Johore, Kedah 1937 set, 1938-40 1c. and 2c., Kelantan 1937-40 set, Penang, Perak 1935-37 set, 1938-41 set, Selangor, Trengganu, Malta, Mauritius, Nauru, Newfoundland, New Guinea 1939 Air set, New Zealand 1940-58 Arms to £2, Nigeria, North Borneo 1939 set, 1945 set, Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Pakistan, St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, Sarawak 1934-41 set, 1945 set, Seychelles 1938-49 to 5r., Singapore 1948-52 both perf. sets, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, etc. (many 100s)

A British Empire collection in four albums with main strength in British Africa, incl. G.B. 1840 1d. (13) used, 1841 1d’s from ‘black’ plates on covers incl. plate 1b, 1883-84 2s.6d. lilac mint, Bahrain 1938-41 to 25r. (less 8a.) mint, B.E.A. Specimens incl. 1897-1903 50r., Cape of Good Hope from 1748 pre-stamp covers incl. 1813 cover with fine “SHIP LETTER/CAPE OF GOOD HOPE” double oval with Crown, good range of triangulars (39) mint and used, mainly fine, incl. pairs, 1861 Woodblock 4d. used, 1900 Mafeking overprint selection (21) used, Baden-Powell 3d. (181/2mm) used, Gambia Specimens, Gold Coast Q.V. to K.G.V Specimens incl. 1924 15s., Ireland 1927-28 wide date 2s.6d. to 10s. sets (2) mint, K.U.T. 1922-27 to £1 mint, Lagos 1884-86 set to 10s. mint and 5s. and 10s. optd. “SPECIMEN”, 1887-1902 to 10s. mint, 1904-06 to 10s. mint, Specimen values to 10s., Nigeria 1914-29 to £1 mint, 1921-32 to 10s. dies I and II mint, 1936 to £1 mint, Northern Nigeria 1912 to £1 mint, Nyasaland 1908 set to £1 optd. “SPECIMEN”, Somaliland 1903 overprint at top of stamp set to 5r. mint, 1904 to 5r. mint, 1912-19 to 5r. optd. “SPECIMEN”, Southern Nigeria 1907-11 to £1 overprinted“SPECIMEN”, British Africa covers and postal stationery incl. Bechuanaland, Northern Nigeria registered covers, Tanganyika 1930’s airmails, etc., varied condition. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.V collection in a New Ideal album incl. Ascension 1924 set to 3s. used, 8d. with broken mainmast variety, Australian States incl. Victoria 1901-10 £1 mint, Australia ‘roos used incl. 1915-28 5s., 10s., 1931-36 £1, 1932 Bridge 5s. used, Bahrain 1933-37 5r. mint, Canada from imperfs., Cape triangulars (8) used, Cyprus 1881 6pi. used, 1904-10 values to 45pi. used, 30pa. with damaged “US” variety, 1928 Anniversary £1 mint, Falkland Is. 1921-28 to 3s. mint, 1929-37 5s. mint, 1933 Centenary 2s.6d. used, G.B. 1840 1d. (2) used, 2d. unused with part original gum, 1883-84 to 10s. (2) used, 1891 £1 used (damaged), 1929 P.U.C. £1 used, Hong Kong Q.V. surcharges, 1891 Jubilee 2c. mint, 1904-06 $2 used, P.O’s in China 1917-21 $10 mint, India and States, Ireland 1922 2s.6d., 10s. mint, 1922-23 2s.6d., 5s. used, Malayan States, Mauritius, New Zealand Chalon issues, 1898 Mt. Cook 5s. mint, 1902-07 5s. used, North Borneo, Nyasaland 1921-33 10s. used, Rhodesia 1910-13 Double Head 10s. used, Admirals to £1 used, Swaziland 1933 10s. used, Togo 1916-20 set to 20s. mint, Zanzibar, etc., mixed condition. (100s).

A Q.V. to K.G.V mint and used collection in two New Imperial albums, incl. Australia and States with New South Wales, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cape of Good Hope, Egypt, Falkland Islands, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India with 1912-13 Official to 25r. mint, States, Malaya and States, Malta, Morocco Agencies, New Zealand, Nigeria, Rhodesia, Samoa, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in thirty-four albums or stockbooks, contained in two cartons, incl. Antigua 1903-07 to 5s. (2) mint, 1932 Tercentenary set mint, Ascension 1934 set mint, 1938-53 set mint, Bahamas, Barbados 1892-1903 set mint, 1912-16 set mint, Bermuda 1938-53 perf. 14 to £1 (3) mint, perf. 13 to £1 mint, British Honduras, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands 1935 set mint, Dominica, Great Britain, Grenada 1904-06 set mint, Jamaica, Leeward Islands 1921-32 to £1 mint, Montserrat, St. Helena 1912-16 set mint, 1922-37 to 7s.6d. mint, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia 1891-98 set mint, St. Vincent, Seychelles, Trinidad and Tobago, etc., varied condition. (1,000’s)

A British Empire collection in seven albums and loose in a carton incl. 1935 Silver Jubilee sets complete used (less British Forces in Egypt), 1948-49 Silver Wedding sets complete mint, a mainly K.G.VI mint collection in three albums incl. Australia 1937-49 Robes to £1 both printings, 1948 Arms to £2, Bermuda 1938-53 to £1 incl. 12s.6d. (3), Canada Officials, Cyprus 1938-51 to £1 incl. 1pi. perf. 131/2 x 121/2, Falkland Is. 1938-50 to £1, 1952 to £1, G.B. 1939-48 high value set, Hong Kong 1938-52 to both $10, Leeward Is. 1938-51 to £1, Malaya Straits Settlements 1937-41 to $5 with die II printings, North Borneo 1939 to $5, Nyasaland 1938-44 to £1, St. Lucia 1936 to 10s., Seychelles 1938-49 to 5r., Singapore 1948-52 perf. 14 and perf. 171/2 x 18 sets to $5, K.G.VI used in two New Age albums, also packets, covers incl. New Zealand used from Pitcairn 1937, etc., varied condition. (100s)

A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in twenty-three stockbooks, three cover albums and stockleaves, incl. Aden, Antigua, British Virgin Islands 1899 1/2d. with variety “HALFPFNNY” used, Brunei, Dominica, Gambia, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Gold Coast, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Mauritius, Montserrat 1932 set mint, Pakistan, Pitcairn Island, Sarawak, Seychelles, etc., also a carton of literature. (1,000s)

An all World collection in 19 albums and a tin in a carton with G.B. incl. 1896-1902 O.W. Official 1d. lilac mint, Australian States, Canada, Egypt, Falkland Is., Hong Kong, India 1866 POSTAGE 6a. used, 1948 Gandhi set to 10r. mint, Ireland 1922 overprints, Iraq 1918-21 to 10r. used, 1923-25 to 10r. mint, Malayan States, New Zealand, Northern Rhodesia 1929 postage due set perforated “SPECIMEN”, Saudi Arabia 1936 Charity Tax 1/8g. mint, Sudan 1948 to 50pi. mint, Tangier 1949 overprint set to 10s. mint, omnibus issues with 1937 Coronation sets mint and used, 1946 Victory sets mint and used, 1949 U.P.U. sets mint, packets, unmounted mint sets in stockbook, postage dues, G.B. opts., G.B. booklets, etc. (1,000s)

A British Commonwealth accumulation on leaves, stockcards and loose, incl. Antigua, Australia with 1931-36 £2 used, Barbados, Ceylon, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Indian States, New Zealand, St. Helena, St. Vincent, Singapore, Transvaal, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

A Q.V. to K.G.V mint and used collection in a New Ideal album incl. Ascension with 1922 set mint, Australia 1932 Bridge 5s. used, 1931-36 to 10s. used, Canada, Cayman Islands with 1932 Centenary set mint, 1935 set mint, Cyprus with 1928 Anniversary set mint, Falkland Islands with 1929-37 to 10s. used, Hong Kong 1921-37 to $5 used, Malta, Rhodesia, St. Helena 1934 Centenary set mint, Sierra Leone with 1933 Wilberforce set mint, etc. (100s)

A mainly used collection of K.G.VI issues in two New Age albums incl. Aden 1937 Dhow set, Antigua, Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda 1938-53 to £1 (5), Cyprus, Falkland Islands 1938-50 to £1, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hong Kong with 1938-52 to $10 (both), 1948 Silver Wedding $10, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika 1938-54 50c. block of four, one with rope not joined to sail, Malaya and States, North Borneo, St. Helena, Seychelles, etc., some doubtful cancellations. (100s)

Various in six albums and loose in a carton with British Empire in a Royal album incl. G.B. 1840 1d. and 2d. used, Ascension 1922 set to 3s. mint and used, Gibraltar 1889-96 values to 1p. bistre, 5p. mint, Indian States, Ireland 1922 2s.6d. to 10s. mint, Malta mint incl. 1885-90 to 1s., 1886 5s., 1899-1901 10s., 1904-14 values to 5s., 1914-21 2s., 5s., 1922 Self Government incl. both 10s., 1922-26 10s., £1 wmk. sideways, 1926, 1926-27 (2 sets) and 1928 (less two low values) sets to 10s., Newfoundland, New Zealand Official 1907-11 2s., 5s. mint, 1908-09 £1 mint, Foreign in an Ideal album incl. Western Europe, Turkey, G.B. with f.d.c.’s, etc., mixed condition. (100s).

A Q.V. to K.G.V used collection varied condition in Imperial albums volumes I and II, incl. Great Britain, Australian States, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, Hong Kong 1863-71 to 96c., 1891 Jubilee 2c., 1921-27 to $5., India, Malaya and States, New Zealand, Rhodesia, Uganda, etc. (100s)

A Q.V. to early Q.E.II mint and used British West Indies collection in two albums incl. Antigua 1884-87 1s. used, 1938-51 to £1 mint, Bahamas range of Q.V. used, 1882 perf. 12 4d. mint (faults), 1938-52 most values to £1 mint, 1948 Eleuthera set to £1 mint, Barbados range of Britannia issues used, 1873 5s. used, 1882-86 3d. deep purple mint, 1897-98 Jubilee values to 2s.6d. mint, Bermuda 1938-52 perf. 13 2s. to £1 mint, British Guiana range of Ship types used incl. 1882 1c. wmk. reversed, British Honduras 1938-47 to $5 mint, Jamaica range of Q.V. mint and used, St. Kitts, St. Lucia 1864-76 perf. 14 (6d.) mint, St. Vincent Q.V. mint and used to 1s. incl. 1875 1s. used, Tobago 1879 3d. mint, 1883 21/2d. on 6d. mint and used, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos. Is., etc., varied condition. (100s)

A collection of Pacific and Indian Ocean islands in twelve stockbooks and loose in two cartons, with mint definitive sets, commemoratives and miniature sheets, issues to around 2004, almost complete with B.I.O.T. from 1968, Christmas Is. from 1958, Cocos (Keeling) Is. from 1963, Gilbert and Ellice Is. from 1911 incl. 1911 to 1s., also 1940 postage due set with Madame Joseph forged cancellations, Nauru from 1916 incl. 1916-23 overprints on G.B. to 1s., 1937-48 to 10s. (some with toned gum), Norfolk Is. from 1947, Pitcairn Is. from 1940, Ross Dependency from 1957, Tokelau Is. from 1948, also first day covers in the same periods for Christmas Is., Cocos (Keeling) Is. and Norfolk Is., a few with imperfections but vast majority fine unmounted mint. (100s)

An all World collection of mainly earlier issues in six albums (incl. four Philatelics) contained in a carton incl. G.B. 1840 1d. and 2d. used, 1854 embossed 1s. used cut square, range of surface printed with values to 1867 5s. (2) used, Officials, Cape of Good Hope with with a selection of triangulars incl. three margined 4d. unused, 1879 3d. on 4d. with variety ""PENCB"" for ""PENCE"" used, Mafeking, Natal, Rhodesias, South Africa, U.S.A. 1861-62 to 90c. (2) used, 1869 to 15c. used, 1894-95 to $1 (2) used, 1893 Columbus to 50c. unused, $1 fine used, etc. (1,000s)

An all World collection in varied condition in eight albums and loose contained in a carton with strength in G.B. incl. 1840 1d. (5) and 2d. used, 1929 P.U.C. 1/2d. to 21/2d. sets mint (16, mainly unmounted) in blocks, £1 unmounted mint, also Australia 1929 Melbourne sheetlet mint, China, Germany, N.Z., Portugal, etc. (1,000s)

An all World mint and used collection in sixteen boxed Lighthouse binders in three cartons incl. Australia, British Africa, Canada, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, India, Malta, quantity U.S.A., West Indies, etc., mixed condition. (1000s).

A mainly K.G.V collection in two stockbooks, mostly mint with sets and part sets incl. Aden 1937 Dhows to 5r., Ascension 1924-33 1/2d. and 3d. with ‘cleft rock’ varieties, 1934 to 5s., Australia 1932 Bridge set (used), 1935 ANZAC set in corner plate blocks of four, Basutoland 1933 to 10s., Bermuda 1924-32 2s., 2s.6d. and 10s., Cyprus 1934 to 45pi. (11/2pi. and 21/2pi. used), Falkland Is. 1929-37 Whale and Penguin to 10s. (21/2d. used), Gambia 1922-29 to 10s. (one of each value), Jamaica 1919-21 values to 5s., 1921-29 to 10s. (less 1d.), K.U.T. 1935-37 to £1, Malta 1922 Self Government wmk. Script 10s., 1926-27 to 10s. (less 1s.), Northern Rhodesia 1925-29 to 20s., St. Vincent 1913-17 to £1, Sierra Leone 1932 to £1, South West Africa 1931 Postage and Air set, Swaziland 1933 to 10s., some used incl. Canada, Newfoundland, Southern Rhodesia 1924-29 to 5s. (1/2d. mint), also some U.S.A., etc., varied condition, some with toned gum. (few 100s)

An accumulation in nineteen albums (three are empty), two stockbooks, tins and loose, incl. Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, North Borneo, New Zealand, range of covers, etc. (1,000s)

An all World collection in seven albums, three stockbooks and loose, incl. China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Japan, Malaya and States, Newfoundland, New Guinea 1915-16 to £1 used, Sarawak, South Africa, etc. (1,000s)

A duplicated accumulation of postally used Middle East issues in a binder and loose, 1960s to early 1970s with many high values, multiples, with Abu Dhabi incl. 1967-69 1d. (9), Dubai, Iran, Kuwait, Muscat and Oman incl. 1966-67 50b. type II (5), 10r. (7), and Qatar incl. 1966 new currency surcharges on 1961 definitive issue 40d. on 40n.p. (13), 50d. on 50n.p. (5), 1r. on 1r. (19 incl. two blocks of four), 2r. on 2r. (13), 5r. on 5r. (3), 10r. on 10r. (2), commercial covers and pieces from 1950s incl. Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc. (100s)

An accumulation in two albums, three stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. Aden 1937 Dhow 5r. used, Australia with 1932 Bridge 5s. mint, 1963-65 Navigators set mint, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Malta, Seychelles 1938-49 to 5r. in blocks of four, also some banknotes and few old catalogues, etc. (1,000s)

An all World collection in seventeen albums, incl. Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, British Solomon Islands, Cyprus 1938-51 to £1 set, 1960-61 Republic set mint, India and States, Hong Kong 1954-62 set mint, 1973-74 set mint, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, North Borneo, St. Helena, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Vincent, etc. (1,000s)

An all World accumulation in an album, leaves and loose, incl. British Levant 1893 40pa. on 1/2d. used on piece, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Colonies, Great Britain, Iran, Portugal, Venezuela, range of forged airmail stamps, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

An accumulation in four albums and loose, incl. Australia with 1913-14 to 2s. mint, Great Britain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, etc. (100s)

An accumulation in three albums, two stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

A British Commonwealth accumulation in fourteen albums, six stockbooks, incl. Bermuda, Canada, Gibraltar, Tristan da Cunha, etc. (many 100s)

An accumulation in four albums, two stockbooks and stockleaves, incl. Ascension, Australia, Bermuda, Cyprus, Hong Kong, India with 1948 Gandhi 10r. used, New Zealand, Rhodesia, etc. (many 100s)

An accumulation in varied condition in twenty albums, stockbooks and loose contained in two cartons with mint and used G.B., Falkland Is 1960-66 1/2d. to £1 mint, Germany, Rhodesia 1905 Falls to 5s. used, 1910-13 £1 perfin on piece, selection of covers incl. G.B. 1951 high values on plain registered, f.d.c., also a selection of cigarette cards, etc. (1,000s)

A mainly K.G.VI British West Indies mint collection (a few used) written up on leaves with definitive sets incl. Antigua 1938-51 to £1 with shades, Barbados 1950 to $2.40, also set used, British Virgin Is., Cayman Is., Dominica 1938-47 to 10s., also set used (less 1/4d.), Grenada 1938-50 shades and perfs. to 10s. (3), Jamaica 1938-52 most shades and perfs. to £1, Leeward Is. 1938-51 to 10s., £1 (3), Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis perfs. and shades to £1, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago 1938-44 to $4.80, Turks and Caicos Is. 1938-45 to 10s., also set used (less 2s.), 1950 to 10s., commemoratives incl. 1948 Wedding sets, a few Q.E.II, also Canada mint and used incl. 1942-48 to $1 mint with booklet and coil stamps, selection of Newfoundland, etc., mainly fine. (few 100s).

An all World collection in eighteen albums, incl. Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malta, New Zealand, Rhodesia, U.S.A., etc. (1,000s)

A selection of earlier issues on approval pages, incl. France, German States, Hong Kong, Indian States with Bussahir, Switzerland, U.S.A., etc. (few 100s)

An accumulation in two albums and loose, incl. Brazil modern issues, French Colonies with French Polynesia and New Caledonia de luxe proofs, Netherlands Surinam, also a range of thematics, etc. (many 100s)

An accumulation in twenty seven albums and stockbooks and loose contained in four cartons incl. Argentina, China 1929 Air set mint, British Commonwealth, G.B. from Q.V. with unmounted mint decimal sets, also a run of f.d.c.’s, Portugal and Colonies, Omnibus issues and a small quantity of coins, etc. (1,000s)

A collection of Pacific islands in 18 albums, mainly Q.E.II to 1986 but a few earlier, mostly mint with definitives, commemoratives and miniature sheets, with Fiji, Gilbert and Ellice Is. incl. 1912-24 to 5s., 1939-55 to 10s., 1956-62 to 10s., later virtually complete with Kiribati and Tuvalu, Norfolk Is., Papua New Guinea 1952-58 to £1, virtually complete to 1986, Pitcairn Is. almost complete basic sets 1940 to 1986, Solomon Is. 1908-11 to 5s. used, 1935 Jubilee 11/2d. and 3d. each with diagonal line by turret variety mint, 1939-51 to 10s. set mint and used, later to 1986 mint, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (100s).

A Middle East accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Iraq 1878-79 5kr. pale violet blue unused, Jordan, Saudi Arabia with 1921 (Dec. 21) 1/8pi. pair mint, one with date omitted at right, 1936 Charity Tax 1/8g. unused (no gum), Yemen, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

A mint and used collection in eleven albums and stockbooks, leaves and loose in two cartons, incl. Australia, Canada, Great Britain with 1840 1d. used with good margins, New Zealand, etc. (1,000s)

An accumulation in three albums, stockbook and loose, incl. Brazil, Finland, France with 1849-52 10c. used, German States, Italian States,United States, etc. (100s)

An old-time collection in eight albums (incl. an Oppens and two Lincolns) incl. G.B. 1840 1d. used, Australia incl. quantities of K.G.V heads used, India and States, Ireland 1922-23 2s.6d. and 5s. used, Hong Kong, China 1897 10c. on 9c. green used, 1897 2c. on 3c. Revenue mint, France, packets, etc. (100s).

A stuck-down collection in a third edition Permanent album with clasp, mainly used incl. France Ceres and Napoleon issues, Germany and States, G.B. 1840 1d., surface printed, India, Japan, southern Africa, South America, U.S.A., Australian States, stationery, revenues, etc., very mixed condition. (few 100s)

An accumulation in 24 albums and stockbooks, on leaves and loose in three cartons incl. Australia 1930’s commemorative sets used, decimals used, Canada from 1859 incl. 1864 2c. used, small and large Queens, New Zealand 1920 Victory mint and used, fiscal high values to £1 used, 1953-59 values to 10s. mint, decimals mint, 1978 Coronation Anniversary and 1981 Royal Wedding mint omnibus collections, mint new issues in packets mainly Atlantic and Pacific islands, some Foreign incl. Faroe Is. mint, f.d.c.’s incl. Canada, Falkland Is., Faroe Is., Gibraltar, quantity loose stamps, etc. (1000s).

A Q.V. to Q.E.II accumulation in seven stockbooks, incl. Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Mauritius, Saint Vincent, Singapore, duplication, etc. (1,000s)

A collection in seven albums incl. an Ideal with G.B. incl. 1840 1d. used (2), Australia ‘roos to £1 grey used (2), Hong Kong, India C.E.F. 1900 set to 1r. mint, 1905-11 to 1r. mint, New Zealand 1931 Smiling Boy 2d. + 1d. used, China, Germany, Japan, loose in envelopes, revenues, railway stamps, etc. (100s).

A collection in ten albums incl. well filled Centurion and Strand albums with G.B., Australian States incl. quantities of Queensland low values used, British Africa, New Zealand from imperf. Chalon types incl. rouletted 6d., Officials, Postal Fiscals, France, French New Hebrides 1938 postage due set mint, loose in packets, etc. (100s).

A European accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia with 1869-80 35p. green on 1872 cover, Yugoslavia 1951 Parachute 50d. light blue mint, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

An accumulation of South America in two albums, a stockbook, on leaves and loose, incl. Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

A British Commonwealth collection in five albums, incl. Australia with 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet mint, Canada, Cayman Islands 1900 1/2d. and 1d. both in horizontal strips of three from the upper left corner of the sheet showing plate number “3”, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong 1941 Centenary set mint, Jamaica, Newfoundland, Nigeria, etc. (100s)

Various in three albums with Canada Q.V. to K.G.VI mint (some stuck down) and used incl. imprint pieces, K.G.V and K.G.VI booklet and coil stamps mint and used, full booklet panes mint and used, cancellation interest incl. railway, pre-cancels, used multiples incl. 1928-29 $1 block of four, Barbados, Jamaica and Western Australia cancellation collections, mainly Q.V. with good ranges of numeral cancellations, New Zealand 1909-26 1d. Dominion mint selection incl. complete offset on reverse (5, one faults), booklet pane of six with selvedge bars, U.S.A. mint (some lightly stuck) and used collection incl. 1870-71 10c. mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

An all World collection in 38 red albums contained in three cartons, incl. Australia, Belgium, Canada, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, U.S.A., West Indies, much modern thematic interest, etc. (few 1,000s)

A Q.V. to Q.E.II mint and used British Commonwealth collection in 25 albums and in packets in three cartons incl. Australia, British Africa, Canada, Gibraltar, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, much modern with thematic interest, etc. (few 1,000s)

An all World collection in twenty albums and loose in two cartons incl. mainly used Commonwealth and Foreign, much modern with thematic interest, G.B. mostly Q.E.II with mint incl. commemoratives and miniature sheets to 2005, a few later, Machins, high values to £5, regionals, etc. (100s)

An all World collection in twenty albums in two cartons with Commonwealth and Foreign incl. Eastern and Western Europe, Australia, U.S.A., G.B. mainly Q.E.II with mint incl. commemoratives and miniature sheets to 2005, Machins, high values to £5, regionals, etc. (100s)

A collection of Foreign countries in sixteen binders contained in two cartons incl. Albania, Austria, French Colonies, Hungary, Iraq, Luxembourg, Monaco, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican, etc. (1,000s)

An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Germany, Great Britain, India with a range of covers with some instructional marks, etc. (1,000s)

A K.G.VI used collection in an S.G. printed album, incl. Cyprus, Hong Kong, New Zealand, etc. (100s)

Q.V. to Q.E.II mint collection in three albums, incl. Canada, Ceylon, Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, Northern Nigeria 1912 2s.6d. to £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, etc., varied condition. (100s)

A mint and used British Africa collection in an album, incl. Basutoland 1933 set used, Bechuanaland, Swaziland with 1933 set used, etc. (few 100s)

An all World collection in four large printed albums, incl. Cuba, French Colonies, Germany, South America, much modern, etc. (1,000s)

An all World accumulation in a 19th cenury Schaubek (with clasp), Senf and International albums, a further album and loose in tins and envelopes in two cartons incl. early European issues, British Empire, U.S.A., etc., mixed condition. (few 1,000s)

The balance of a collection in eighteen albums and stockbooks, on leaves and loose contained in two cartons incl. France, G.B. with mint definitives in blocks and a range of booklets, mint and used British Commonwealth with Omnibus issues, also a small quantity of coins, etc. (many 100s)

An accumulation of mainly Q.E.II British Empire sets and miniature sheets in nine stockbooks contained in a carton, the majority unmounted mint, Omnibus sets, G.B. 1962-65 Phosphor sets, etc. (many 100s)

A mint and used collection of British Empire in six albums and on leaves incl. Pitcairn Is., Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1954 and 1959 1/2d. to £1 sets both unmounted mint and used, Samoa, Tristan Da Cunha, etc. (many 100s)

A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection of British Empire in an album and on leaves incl. Antigua 1913 CC 5s. mint, 1921-29 Script 1/2d. to 3s. mint, 1938-51 to £1 mint, Basutoland 1938 1/2d. to 10s. set mint, Bechuanaland, Nova Scotia, etc. (100s)

A Q.V. to K.G.V mainly fine British Empire selection comprising Ascension 1934 Script set used, Grenada 1913-22 MCA 1/2d. to 10s. (2) mint with all listed shades, Malta 1899-1901 CC 10s. mint, 1922 Script overprint 10s. mint and Nigeria 1936 Script set used. (46)

An accumulation in sixteen albums or stockbooks, stockleaves and loose, incl. Falkland Islands, Great Britain, Switzerland, etc. (many 100s)

A collection of Pacific Islands in six albums, incl. Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Islands 1947-2007 virtually complete mint and used, also an album of G.B., etc. (many 100s)

A duplicated stock of British Atlantic islands 1970s to 1980s issues in a stockbook, mainly unmounted mint definitive sets incl. Ascension 1976 Birds sets (20) to £2, Falkland Is. 1978 Ships sets (18) to £3 and 1982 with imprint sets (20, in blocks of four), Dependencies 1980 sets (23) to £3, St. Helena 1976 sets (24) to £2 plus part sets, Tristan da Cunha 1977 Birds sets (30) to £2, also B.A.T. 1978-86 used sets, Falkland Is. Dependencies and South Georgia 1980-93 used sets, etc., mainly fine. (100s)

An all World accumulation in six binders, in packets and loose in a carton incl. Australia, Barbados 1950 to $2.40 mint, Bermuda 1938-53 perf. 13 12s.6d. unmounted mint, Canada, Gibraltar 1950 New Constitution set in unmounted mint imprint blocks of four, 1s. block incl. [R. 9/4] broken “R” variety, Liberia incl. varieties, Oman 1972-75 1/2r. and 1r. unmounted mint pairs, duplicated used New Zealand and South Africa, revenues and fiscals with G.B., Commonwealth and Foreign, also early 1950’s editions of the Stamp Mirror, etc., mixed condition. (many 100s)

A mint and used British Empire collection in two albums, Q.V. to early K.G.VI incl. Australian States, Canada, Hong Kong, Southern Africa, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A mint and used collection of Foreign countries in two albums, strength in Western Europe incl. Austria, Belgium, France incl. mint multiples, Germany and States, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Latin America incl. Brazil Mercury and Liberty Head high values mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

A mint and used selection of Great Britain Overprinted issues contained in an album, incl. British Levant, Morocco Agencies, Tangier, also a few foreign, etc. (100s)

A small Q.V. to K.E.VII selection incl. Gambia 1902-05 set to 3s. mint, Gibraltar 1886 1/2d. to 21/2d. mint or unused, 1898 to 1s. mint (less 1d.), Morocco Agencies 1905-06 to 2p. (crease) mint (less 20c.), also Federated Malay States 1904-22 $1 to $5 fiscally used, etc., mixed condition, some tone spots. (40)

A collection in thirty albums in three cartons, mainly Birds thematics with mint and used stamps and miniature sheets, f.d.c.’s incl. silks, also Christmas thematics mint, used and f.d.c.’s, 1945-46 Victory omnibus mint, World stamps, etc. (100s)

An all World collection in twelve albums and stockbooks, a small stockbook and loose in two cartons incl. G.B., Canada, Rhodesias, U.S.A., covers, packets, etc. (many 100s)

The balance of a collection in varied condition in albums and stockbooks and loose contained in two cartons with a selection of old time general collections, South America, etc. (1,000s)

A mint and used accumulation of Scandinavian stamps in two binders incl. Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, etc. (approx. 4,200)

An accumulation in five albums, stockbook and leaves, incl. Great Britain, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malaya and States, Singapore, etc. (1,000s)

A British Empire accumulation in a small stockbook and club books, mainly used Q.V. to K.G.V incl. Australian States, Barbados, Canada, Cyprus, Malaya, Southern Africa, etc. (few 100s)

A collection of Foreign Countries in nine small binders with main interest in South America. (many 100s)

A collection of Foreign countries in varied condition in two binders incl. China, Russia, etc. (100s)

A British Commonwealth collection in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika, Omnibus issues, etc. (100s)

An accumulation in three albums and loose, incl. Germany, Great Britain with postal stationery, loose stamps on pieces, etc. (many 100s) Sold on behalf of charity.

An accumulation in three albums, two stockbooks and loose, incl. Great Britain, range of all World revenues, etc. (1,000s)

A selection in two albums and loose, incl. Australia and States, Canada, India, revenues, etc. (many 100s)

Various in three small stockbooks and loose, incl. Ceylon, Sarawak with Revenue 1934 3c. on $5, 50c. on $5 used, etc. (few 100s)

Cancellations: An accumulation of British Commonwealth cancellations in six stockbooks, incl. Bahamas, Barbados, British Guiana, Cyprus, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Orange Free State, St. Vincent, Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, Zululand, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Cancellations: An accumulation of British Commonwealth cancellations on leaves and loose, contained in a carton, incl. Australian States, British Guiana, India used in Aden, Jamaica, Malayan States, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Cinderellas & Revenues: An all World accumulation of Revenues in a stockbook and on stockleaves, incl. Denmark, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, duplication, etc. (1,000s)

Cinderellas & Revenues: A collection of Cinderellas in seven albums, incl. Advertising and Charity labels, Patriotic, Propaganda, Royalty, etc. (many 100s)

Cinderellas & Revenues: A British Commonwealth selection in a stockbook, incl. Cape of Good Hope, New Zealand, etc., (few 100s)

Cinderellas & Revenues: A collection of Foreign Cinderellas in two binders, incl. Egypt, Scandinavia, labels, etc. (100s)

Ephemera: An accumulation in a carton, incl. range of engravings, some used for banknotes, Celebrities, etc. (100s)

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: Sets complete mint in a special album, with additional South Africa set, a few with light tone spots, mainly fine. (258).

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: A collection of 52 mint sets with Windsor Castle design sets complete (less Antigua), and some others incl. South Africa (1/2d. in a vertical pair), etc., mainly fine. (214).

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: Sets complete mint (less British Forces in Egypt) in a small stockbook and loose, with extra sets, some covers and a few varieties, etc. (few 100s)

Omnibus Issues: 1935 Silver Jubilee: Sets complete mint (less British Forces in Egypt), also some used, mainly good to fine. (305).

Omnibus Issues; 1935 to 1953, a mint and used selection in an album, stockbook and leaves, issues incomplete, with 1948 Silver Wedding Hong Kong used, duplication, etc. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of mainly airmail covers and cards (800+) in four albums and loose in a carton, with G.B. incl. 1919 (Oct.) Railway Strike Mail London-Glasgow, 1933 GWR Air 3d. labels various flights (7), 1933 Provincial Airways 3d. labels (7 covers), 1948 (Oct. 4th) Isle of Barra-Glasgow (Field 5 known), B.E.A., 1924 Trans Polar Amundsen-Ellsworth flight card cancelled 18.6.25 Kings Bay, piece of fabric from wreck of Rico, 1933 Byrd Antarctic Expedition cover, Ireland 1920s to 1940s flights, 1932 (Apr.) Cyprus-Palestine, Hong Kong, Bermuda 1938 2s. (first printing) to U.K. (2), Danzig 1923 Airs on cover, France, Germany incl. 1927 (Aug. 14th) Trans-Atlantic Flight franked 1926 Air 3m. plus others, 1936 (June) Hindenburg Flight from Greece to New York, U.S.A., also some airmail stamps, etc. (100s).

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of British Commonwealth covers and cards, incl. Australian States, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Ceylon, Great Britain, India, Jamaica, Malaya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, p.p.c.’s, postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of covers and cards in an album and five shoeboxes in a carton, from pre-stamp incl. 1839 Falmouth Ship Letter, 1870 G.B. 4d. used “A 25” from Malta to Gibraltar, Boer War incl. boxed “MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED”, Cyprus 1882 1pi. stationery card used “469” from Nicosia to London, 1905 postcard to Malta with 1d. due marking and scarce boxed “ADVERTISED GPO MALTA”, cancellations incl. Hosters, machine cancellations, T.P.O.’s incl. 1867 small R.P.O. stations, Airmails incl. India 1911 (Feb. 18) First Aerial Mail Allahabad, Australia, Hong Kong 1936 (Mar.) to U.K., New Zealand, Jamaica 1930 (Dec.) to Miami, Shanghai Defence Force, W.W.I and W.W.II covers, Christmas Is. 1957 B.F.P.O., Channel Is. bisects, Red Cross forms, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: An old time collection from 1850s onward, covers, postal stationery and p.p.c.’s (also many pieces) in three albums in a carton, many addressed to Madresfield Court, Malvern, incl. G.B. 1862 Valentine, Australian States incl. Queensland 1d. newspaper wrapper used 1903 from Thursday Is., Canada railway postcards, parcel post labels, Newfoundland, soldier’s covers, 1902 to 1905 Southern Nigeria incl. 1902 (Mar.) Aro Field Force, W.W.I P.O.W. mail, Austria P.O’s in Jerusalem, 1916 Duala, Cameroon, India 1916 Registered Experimental P.O’s, France, China, German States, Japan, Madagascar, Switzerland, U.S.A., etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of South and Central American covers, cards and fronts, incl. Argentine, Chile with 1856-62 10c. strip of three on 1860 cover, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of European covers and cards, incl. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France and Colonies, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers, cards and a few fronts, incl. Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain with 1933 (June 2) large envelope flown on the 2nd South American flight, bearing 1918-19 10s. (6) and 1912-24 1s. (3), Sweden, flown covers, etc. (155 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.I and W.W.II selection of covers, incl. German P.O.W. covers, Great Britain, Malaya, censored mail, etc. (300 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.II selection of covers, incl. Germany, Great Britain, Italy, instructional marks, etc. (260 items)

Postal History and Covers: An all World accumulation of covers and cards in a carton incl. airs, registered, postage due, censored, F.P.O.’s, O.H.M.S., maritime, stationery unused and used, p.p.c.’s, f.d.c.’s, exhibitions, with G.B. quantity to Q.E.II incl. pre-stamp, stationery from Q.V., K.G.V, Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of covers and cards, incl. France and Colonies, Mauritius 1874 cover to France bearing 1863-72 1s. (2), U.S.A., etc. (63 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.I and W.W.II selection of covers, incl. Germany, Japan, New Zealand, P.O.W. mail, censors, etc. (250 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.II selection of covers, incl. Germany, Great Britain with P.O.W. camps, censors, etc. (200 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.II selection of covers and cards, incl. Canada, East and West Africa, South America, West Indies, civil and military censors, etc. (250 items)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.II selection of covers, incl. India, Middle East, West Indies, civil and military censors, etc. (250 items)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation, incl. Bahamas, Barbados, China, Japan, censored mail, postal stationery, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: W.W.I and W.W.II selection of covers, incl. instructional marks, censors, also some Sudan, etc. (250 items)

Postal History and Covers: A selection of civil censored covers from World War II, incl. range of cachets and labels, also some earlier, etc. (250 items)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of British Africa covers and cards, 1900 to around 1949 incl. airmails, registered, censored, unused and used postal stationery, strength in Southern Africa, also Gold Coast, Sudan, etc. (93).

Postal History and Covers: A small accumulation of covers and cards in two binders and loose incl. eight early Abyssinia picture postcards used, two Loius Wain cat postcards unused in good condition, Canada airmails, postal stationery, etc. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: A collection of mainly modern commemorative covers in eight albums and loose contained in a carton with G.B. f.d.c.’s incl. a selection of early phosphors, also maritime interest, airmails, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: An accumulation of mainly G.B. picture postcards in four binders and loose in a shoebox with W.W.I, topographical, comic, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: An all World accumulation of covers and cards, 1841 to c.1960 incl. Benelux with incoming mail, France, G.B. from 1841 incl. 1870’s correspondence to France, Argentina, U.S.A., airmails, censored, postal stationery unused and used, etc. (100s)

Postal History and Covers: A small selection of covers and cards, incl. Great Britain 1884 envelope to Australia, bearing 1883 or 84 6d., New Zealand, etc. (11 items)

Postal History and Covers: Crash and Wreck Mail, 1862 (Nov. 19) S.S. “Colombo” wrecked at Shebar River, West Africa, envelope to England, bearing on reverse two strikes of the boxed “Saved from the wreck of/the Colombo”, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Postal History and Covers: Military Mail, a collection of mainly covers, cards and a few pieces on leaves in a file box, incl. Germany, Great Britain with Camp cancellations, U.S.A., range of censor marks, Airgraphs, etc. (123 items)

Postal History and Covers: Paquebot marks, a collection on leaves, incl. Egypt, France, Great Britain, U.S.A., ship names, etc. (few 100s)

Postal History and Covers: Postcards, an extensive accumulation featuring Exhibitions incl. 1907 Irish International, 1908 Franco-British, 1911 Coronation, 1924 Wembley, 1929 North East Coast, also some foreign with Belgium, etc. (approx. 1,500)

Thematics: A collection in twenty-seven albums contained in three cartons, incl. Birds, Butterflies, Evolution, Fishes, Mammals, Molluscs, Philatelic Exhibitions, etc. (1,000s)

Thematics: Music: A comprehensive collection of classical music in eight albums and three binders of covers in two cartons, 1890 to 1993 with mint stamps, sets and miniature sheets, with much Western and Eastern Europe, Central and South America, early issues incl. Argentina 1944 National Anthem 5c. + 1p. and scarce 5c. + 50p. miniature sheets, Austria, Germany 1933 Wagner set plus se-tenant pairs from booklets, 1935 Anniversaries 25pf. Handel with “1585” date error, West Germany 1950 Bach pair, Berlin 1950 Orchestra pair, 1951 Lortzing 20pf., 1952 Beethoven 30pf., Hungary 1934 Exhibition miniature sheet, Italy 1935 Bellini set, 1951 Verdi set, Poland 1947-48 Polish Celebrities miniature sheet, quantity of more recent issues with many imperforate issues incl. Belgium, France and Colonies, Hungary, Monaco, Russia, épreuves de-luxe with France from 1930s, Colonies, Monaco, signed proofs, essays, imperf. colour trials, some covers with postal stationery incl. Russia, f.d.c.’s, etc., also a run of “The Baton” 1971-2005, mostly bound, varied condition, mainly fine with much unmounted. (100s)

Thematics: Railways: A collection in four albums, incl. Great Britain with Tallylyn Railway 1958 surcharged miniature sheets (2), Ireland, labels, souvenir sheets, etc. (100s)

Thematics: Royalty: A large mainly modern accumulation in five cartons, much written up on leaves, also in albums and loose, incl. 1937 and 1953 Coronations, various Royal Weddings, Jubilees, quantity of Queen Mother issues, Royal visits and other events, with mint sets and miniature sheets, booklets, many covers incl. f.d.c.’s, with G.B. incl. Channel Is. and locals, Atlantic and Pacific islands, West Indies, British Africa, Foreign countries, also cigarette card sets, p.p.c.’s, photos, ephemera, other stamps, etc. (1,000s).

War Stamps and Occupation issues: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. Bahamas, British Occupation of Italian Colonies, Egypt, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, range of minor varieties, plate blocks, etc. (100s)

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: A large accumulation of collectors notes, research letters, articles removed from magazines, photocopies of mainly early publications and some Study Circle Journals covering the whole World, contained in six cartons.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: An accumulation of 33 British Empire publications in a carton incl. Proud’s “Ceylon”, Robson Lowe “Encyclopedia” Volume V, “Specimen Stamps” by Samuel, Castle “Cyprus” (3rd edition), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: An accumulation of Foreign handbooks contained in three cartons incl. Van der Linden “Marques de Passage”, various Billig handbooks, with locals and revenues, maritime mail, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Auction Catalogues, a large accumulation of auction catalogues concerning Foreign Countries, contained in five cartons with Germany, Greece, Russia, Scandinavia, South America, various Burrus sales, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Auction Catalogues, an accumulation of over 100 auction catalogues concerning British Empire countries, contained in a carton with many named sales incl. 1960 Richardson Cyprus, 1956 North Cyprus, 1959 Bute War Stamps in three parts, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Auction Catalogues, a duplicated selection of Sothebys’ Sir Gawaine Baillie auction catalogues, comprising sales 1, 2, 3 (3), 4 (2), 5, 7, 9, 10 (2) and 11.

Literature: Billig Philatelic Handbooks, volumes 1 to 32 complete with index volume, mainly fine condition, a rare set. The property of another vendor.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Cockrill Booklets, a selection of 29 incl. No. 33 “Egyptian Postal Seals”, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Encyclopaedia of British Empire Postage Stamps, by Robson Lowe, volumes I (2nd Edition) to VI.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Higgins and Gage Postal Stationery Catalogue in seven binders, also several supplements, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: The London Philatelist, a run of journals from 1986 to 2009 contained in a carton.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Airmails, eleven publications incl. “Recovered Mail” by Nierinck in two parts, also a selection of eighteen auction catalogues with named sales.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Australasia, an accumulation of 64 auction catalogues from 1952 onwards incl. Burrus, Kilfoyle, Beresford, Napier, Purves, Caspary, Meredith, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Australia and States, a selection of thirty two items with various Purves publications, “Tasmania” volumes I and II, “Queensland” by Campbell, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Austria and Hungary, an accumulation of 24 publications in a carton incl. Ryan (German edition), Wilhelm Klein in two parts, “Austrian Lloyd” by Bianco in two parts, various Mullers, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British Africa, an accumulation of 30 publications in two cartons incl. “Bechuanaland” by Jurgens, Ince & Sacher “Nigeria”, five different Proud volumes, “Orange Free State” by Batten, “Transvaal Philately”, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British Africa, an accumulation of approximately 80 auction catalogues from 1954 onwards, incl. many Robson Lowe and named sales.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British Asia, a selection of 32 auction catalogues incl. Wood, Harris, Symes, Dewe Hong Kong, North Borneo, De Silva Ceylon, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British North America, 1952 to 1995, a selection of seventy auction catalogues with many Robson Lowe and Harmers named sales.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British West Indies, selection of 29 different publications incl. six Proud guides, “Private Ship Letter Stamps” by Ringstrom & Tester parts I and II, Post Office Guides with Barbados 1935, Trinidad 1938, British Guiana 1954, Jamaica 1952, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: British West Indies, an accumulation of 70 auction catalogues from 1951 onwards with many named sales incl. Gilbert Lodge Grenada and St.Vincent, Townsend British Guiana, Snowden Turks & Caicos Is., Hodsell Hurlock, various Burrus, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Canada, various publications contained in a carton incl. Robson Lowe “Encyclopedia” BNA volume V (special edition), Boggs reprint, “Some Phases of the Canada ‘59 Issue” by Calder with plates, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Cape of Good Hope, 1949 to 1993, a selection of fifteen auction catalogues incl. Burrus, Huston, Boucher, Maxwell Joseph, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Eastern Europe, a selection of 22 publications incl. “The Kingdom of Poland” by Bojanowicz, “Serbia” by Rasic, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: European Countries and Colonies, a selection of approximately 60 publications contained in two cartons with interest in Belgium and Congo, Greece, Italy and States, Netherlands, Portugal, two leather bound Melville handbooks, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Far East, 1952 to 2008, an accumulation of approximately 80 auction catalogues contained in carton with China incl. Clarke, Lady David, Cauder, Roseway, Hock Hong Kong, Symes and Stewart Thailand, Allen Japan , Moser and Levy, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Far East, an accumulation of 33 publications contained in a carton incl. Lockhardt “Straits Settlements”, Wood “Malaya” in three parts, “Sarawak” by Forrester-Wood, “Korea Postal History 1884-1905”, interest in China, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Forgeries, “The Work of Jean De Sperati” with plates and text in two parts, 2nd edition (1956).

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Forgeries, an interesting selecion of twenty publications incl. “Album Weeds” by Earée parts I and II (3rd edition), Serrane, “Postal Forgeries of the World” by Fletcher, Ragatzt “Fournier Album of Philatelic Forgeries”, Bacon’s “Reprints” (1896), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: France, a selection of 26 publications incl. “Catalogue des Estampilles” (rebound), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: France, “La Poste Maritime Française” by Salles in nine parts, original edition.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Germany, an accumulation of 47 publications incl. Friedmann in four volumes, “Thurn and Taxis” by Glasewald (1926), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Great Britain, two cartons containing approximately sixty publications concerning postmarks incl. Alcock & Holland (damaged), five Willcocks County catalogues, various Parmenter books, “Cancellations of the 1841 Penny Red” by Danzig & Goldsmith, Scottish interest, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Great Britain, an accumulation of approximately 50 publications contained in two cartons incl. Huggins “Postal Stationery”, Proud “British Army Postal Services” volumes I and II, “The Alphabets of the British Line Engraved Stamp” by Alcock, Lichfield “Guide Lines to the Penny Black” (original edition), set of photographic copies of the 1d black plating photographs, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Great Britain, “British Maritime Postal History” by Kirk volumes I and II and Robertson’s “A History of Ship Letters of the British Isles” (Postilion reprint).

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Great Britain, an accumulation of 65 auction catalogues from 1959 to 2003 contained in a carton with many named sales.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Hong Kong, a small selection of seven publications incl. Lobdell & Hopkins (1949 edition), Webb (Bendon reprint), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: India, selection of fifteen publications incl. three Proud guides, “The Four Annas Lithographed Stamps of India” by Martin & Smythies, Spence “Essays, Proofs and Reprints”, “Jammu and Kasmir” by Masson in two parts (1900), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: India, selection of 31 auction catalogues from 1955 to 2001, incl. Studd, Dawson, Smythies, Hinde, Renouf, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Italy and States, selection of 54 auction catalogues from 1958 onwards mainly Robson Lowe with many named sales.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Japan, selection of fifteen publications incl. Ichida “Dragon Stamps of Japan”, Tracey Woodwood reprint in one volume, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Mexico, selection of 22 publications incl. “The Postmarks of Mexico” by Schimer, “Postage Stamps of Mexico” by Chapman (Quaterman reprint), “The Cancellations of Mexico” by Schatzkes (1st edition), various auction catalogues incl. Burrus, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Middle East, a selection of sixteen publications incl. “The Postal Issues of Hejaz” by Warin (1927), Peter Smith’s “Egypt”, “The Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia and the Gulf” by Donaldson, “Campaigns” by Firebrace, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Middle East, a selection of 62 auction catalogues from 1950 onwards incl. Byam, Danson and Hinde Egypt sales, Burrus Levant, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Middle East, the Holyland, thirteen publications incl. “The Holyland Philatelist” bound in three volumes with Index, Steichele Handbook volumes I and II, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: New Zealand, nine publications incl. “Postage Stamps of New Zealand” volumes II, III and VII, “The Penny Universal” by Lee (1953), etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Revenues 1972 to 1981, a selection of 22 Robson Lowe Revenue auction catalogues.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Scandinavia, an accumulation of 45 publications inc. “Håndbok over Norges Friemerker” parts I and II, both hardbound and soft bound editions, Hellman “Die Figurenstempel Finnlands”, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: South Africa, twelve publications incl. Putzel “South African Post Offices” Volumes I to IV, “Postal Cancellers of the Cape of Good Hope” by Nethersolf, “Postmarks of Cape of Good Hope” by Goldblatt with supplement, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: South America, a selection of 26 publications contained in a carton incl. Robson Lowe “Guatemala”, Lamy & Rinck “Peru”, Proud “Chile”, Bartfeldt “Reprints and Forgeries of Colombian Stamps” part I, Phillips “The Stamps of Paraguay” (1912), “A Study of the Stamps of Uruguay” by Griebert (1910, with plates), “The Postage Stamps of Venezuela” by Hall & Fulcher (1924 reprint) , etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Spain, a collection of publications incl. “Prefilatelia Española” volumes I and II, Tort in three volumes (1970s reprint), “Manual de Consulta de Falsos de España” by Graus volumes I to IV, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Switzerland, an accumulation of 21 publications inc. “Schweiz Abstemplungen” volumes I to V, Zumstein 1923 edition with colour plates, “Rayon I” by Colombi, “Grosses Handbuch der Abstemplungen” by Andres & Emmenegger with supplement, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: Turkey, an accumulation of 30 publications contained in two cartons incl. “The Stamps of Turkey” by Passer, “The Ottoman Post and Telegraph offices in Palestine and Sinai” by Collins & Steichele, “Turkish Seals and Postmarks 1840-1929” by Bayindir in five volumes, etc.

Literature: The Ronnie Straus Library: United States of America, a selection of 30 publications incl. “The New York Postmaster’s Stamp” by Hatfield (1921), “The Private Local Posts of the United States” volume I by Patten, “Hawaii” by Meyer & Harris, etc.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: 1888-1959 collection of covers, cards and a few pieces in an album, incl. Booth Line with 1905 (June 6) envelope, registered from Barbados to U.S.A., franked 1/2d., 1d. (2) and 2d., endorsed “Per S.S. Maranhense”, Booker Line, Prentice Crown Line, Scrutton Direct Line Shipping Co.,T & J Harrison, etc. (53 items). Photo.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: 1893-1983 a collection of covers and cards in an album, incl. Atlantic Fruit Co., Danish East Asiatic Co., Dawnic West Indies Line, Munson Steamship Line, Jamaica Banana Producers Steamship Co. with 1937 envelope from Jamaica to U.S.A. with intaglio “JAMAICA/PROGRESS” in violet, etc. (36 items)

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: 1894-1964 a collection of covers, cards and pieces in an album, incl. Bermuda & West Indies Steamship Co. with 1922 (Feb. 25) British Guiana 2c. stationery envelope additionally franked by 2c. (2) and 4c., registered to U.S.A. , endorsed “Per S.S. Matura”, 1929 (Jan. 8) envelope from St. Thomas to U.S.A. with “POSTED ON THE HIGH SEAS” and “S.S. DOMINICA” both in red, Furness Bermuda Line, Prince Line with 1897 (Nov. 24) envelope from St. Lucia to U.S.A. franked 21/2d. and endorsed “Per S.S. Castilian Prince”, p.p.c.’s, etc. (58 items)

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: 1909-78 a collection of covers, cards, pieces and stamps in an album, incl. Orient Line, P & O Line, White Star Line, Cunard Steam Ship Co., a range of Paquebot markings, p.p.c.’s, etc. (65 items)

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Canadian National Steamships: 1926-64 a collection of “Lady” Ships and Ship name cachets on covers, cards and pieces in an album, incl. Lady Nelson, Lady Hawkins, Lady Drake, Lady Rodney, 1941 (Jan. 14) envelope to Jamaica, bearing Bahamas 3d. on 21/2d. and Bermuda 1/2d. on 1d., cancelled by “PAQUEBOT/KINGSTON JAMAICA” c.d.s., and “MAILED AT SEA/M.V. MAURIENNE”, etc. (62 items). Photo.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Imperial Direct West India Mail Service Co. and Elders & Fyffes: 1901-65 a collection of covers and cards in an album, incl. 1904 pictorial envelope of Imperial Direct West India Mail, from Jamaica to London, franked 1/2d. (2), 1d. (2) and 21/2d., tied by boxed “TITCHFIELD/29.2.04/JAMAICA” in violet, complete booklet containing six picture postcards, range of Ships cachets, p.p.c.’s, etc. (54 items). Photo.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Pickford & Black Steamship Co. and Quebec Steamship Co: 1883 to 1919, collection of covers, cards and a few fronts, in an album, incl. Pickford & Black 1900 (Oct. 6) envelope registered from St. Vincent to Barbados, franked by 1/2d. (6), endorsed “Per Ocamo”, Quebec Steamship Co. with 1902 (July 28) U.S. 5c. stationery envelope (opened-out) to Barbados, backstamped oval “BARBADOS/SHIP LETTER” datestamp, etc. (24 items)

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Royal Dutch West India and Royal Netherlands Steamship Co: 1891-1959 A collection of covers, cards, pieces and some stamps in an album, incl. 1891 British Guiana 1c. wrapper to Holland, cancelled by oval “AMSTERD-W.INDIE/NEDERL.PACKETBOOT”, 1926 envelope from Amsterdam to British Guiana bearing 35c., with violet boxed “K.W.I.M./S.S. Pr. FREDERICK HENDRIK” datestamp, 1928 Curacao 10c. stationery card to Germany, additionally franked by Netherlands 10c. both cancelled by large violet oval “S.S. COMMEWIJNE”, 1929 envelope from Funchal to British Guiana franked $1.60, tied by violet boxed “K.N.S.M./S.S. NICKERIE” datestamp, etc. (72 items). Photo.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Royal Mail Steam Packet: A collection in an album, incl. 1846, 1848, 1851, 1854 and 1862 pre-stamp covers all inscribed with R.S.M.P. ships, 1875 Barbados cover, 1887 RMS Moselle, 1894 covers (2) bearing scarce “POSTED ON BOARD R.M.S.” in violet, p.p.c.’s, ships cachets, etc.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Royal Mail Steam Packet: A collection in an album, incl. Colombia 1900 cover with “PARA” violet cachet, 1902 postcard with “S.S. ESK” in blue, Consignee letter 1904 per “Solent & Trent”, several large buckle cachets “THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET COMPANY”, 1905-10 period Agents cachets in violet from Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent, range of cachets with “POSTED ON THE HIGH SEAS”, “POSTED ON BOARD”, “R.M.S.P/(ship name)”, etc.

The Michael Rego collection of Steamship Lines to the West Indies: Royal Mail Steam Packet: A collection in an album, incl. R.M.S.P. advertising labels (6) and rare cover tied by R.M.S.P. label of 1914, post W.W.I. cachets on the Canadian, Bermuda, U.K. to West Indies service, ships cachets of “Chaudiere”, “Danube”, “Trent”, “Orca”, “Teviot”, “Caraquet”, “Ohio”, “Avon”, “Araguaya”, “Andes”, “Atlantis” and cargo vessel markings for “Berbice”, “Ebro”, “Essequibo”, “Gascony” used from, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Grenada, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Trinidad, p.p.c.’s, etc.

Afghanistan: A mint and used collection in three stockbooks with a selection of earlier issues, later issues mainly unmounted mint with a fairly comprehensive run of sets and miniature sheets to 1978, etc. (100s)

Antarctica: An accumulation in two binders, on leaves and loose in a carton, 1950s to 1990s with mint and used sets and miniature sheets, many covers incl. f.d.c.’s, expeditions, anniversaries, base cancellations, much thematic interest, countries incl. Argentina, Australian Antarctic Territory, British Antarctic Territory, Chile, Falkland Is. and Dependencies, Japan, Norway, Ross Dependency, Russia, U.S.A., also photos, newspaper cuttings, p.p.c.’s, leaflets, etc. (100s)

Antigua: 1863 to 1935 collection, mainly mint incl. 1863-67 1d. rosy mauve and 1d. dull rose, 1872 1d. lake wmk. reversed, 1d. scarlet wmk. inverted, 1876 1d. lake, 1d. lake-rose, 6d., 1879 21/2d. (used), 4d., 1882 21/2d., 4d., 1884-87 to 1s., later with K.E.VII and K.G.V basic sets complete, also Barbuda 1922 overprint set to 5s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (94).

Antigua: Revenues: 1870 4d. Stamp Duty in a horizontal strip of five from lower-left corner of sheet showing “38” current number, slightly toned, otherwise fine.

Argentina: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1862 5c. rose (2) used on 1862 (Nov.) cover, 1867 10c. green used (thinned) with R.P.S. certificate (1969), range of covers and cards, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1902-11 K.E.VII 5s. carmine, fine used with “ASCENSION/B/11 AU/13”, scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. Z34, cat. £1,600.

Ascension: 1922 to 1935 sets complete mint, a few with lightly toned gum, mainly fine. (35).

Ascension: 1938-53 2s.6d. black and deep carmine, Perf. 13, showing “davit” flaw [R. 5/1], mint, fine. S.G. 45ca, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Ascension: A mint and used selection on stockleaves, incl. 1924-33 set mint, 1934 sets mint (2), 1938-53 to 10s. mint and used, 1956 sets mint (2), etc. (few 100s)

Ascension: A mint collection from 1924 to 1987 in two albums incl. 1924-33 set to 3s., 1934 to 5s., 1956 values to 10s., 1963 to £1 (less 6d. and 7d.), later sets and miniature sheets to 1987 (Mar.), etc., varied condition, many unmounted. (few 100s).

Ascension: A mainly mint collection in an album with issues to 1982 incl. 1938-53 to 10s., 1956 to 10s., etc.

Australian States: An accumulation in two stockbooks, incl. Queensland 1907-11 £1 mint, Tasmania, Victoria 1900 Patriotic Fund 2d. mint, Western Australia, some duplication, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Australian States: A used collection in an album with New South Wales from imperfs., later with a range of perf. variations, Officials, Queensland range of Chalon types, South Australia, Tasmania imperf. and perf. Chalon types, Victoria from Half Lengths, Western Australia range of swans incl. 1854 1d., 1854-55 4d., 1860-64 6d., 1861 perf. 14 4d., perf. 14-16 6d. (3), 1s. (2), also a few mint, etc., mixed condition. (few 100s)

Australian States: A duplicated mainly used accumulation in mixed condition in two stockbooks incl. N.S.W. from imperfs, Queensland with values to £1, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia from imperf. 1d. (5) and 4d.(4) used., Tasmania, etc. (many 100s)

Australian States: A collection of cancellations in an album, incl. New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, later post-Commonwealth, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Australian States: New South Wales: 1851 2d. ultramarine plate V pair, touched at right, used on 1851 (Dec. 4) cover to Sydney. Ex Straus. S.G. 36. Photo.

Australian States: New South Wales: 1862-65 no watermark 1d. dull red, in an unmounted mint inter-panneau block of eight, few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine, very fresh appearance, scarce multiple. S.G. 187. Photo.

Australian States: New South Wales: An accumulation in two stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. 1850 1d. four singles and a pair used, 1851 plate V 2d. used on front, 1850-51 3d. used, 1854-59 1s. used (2), good range of covers and cancellations, etc. (many 100s)

Australian States: Queensland: 1860 watermark Large Star 1d. carmine-rose and 6d. green, both with small to large margins nearly all round, minor imperfections. Ex Straus. Both with R.P.S. certificate (1942 and 1949). S.G. 1, 3. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: 1862-67 rough perf. 13 2d. blue, strip of five and single used on 1865 envelope (flap missing) to Dublin, cancelled by faint “29” numerals, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 23. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: A used accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1900 Charity 2d. violet used, range of registered covers, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Australian States: South Australia: 1855 2d. rose-carmine strip of three (just touched at right) used on 1855 (Aug.) mourning envelope to England, cancelled by “26” barred numerals of Shea Oak Log with “3d” accountancy mark and Liverpool Paid datestamp, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: A used accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. range of cancellations, covers, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Australian States: Tasmania: 1854 Plate II 4d. orange, good to large margins, neatly cancelled numeral “59”, fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1987). S.G. 10, cat. £400. Photo.

Australian States: Tasmania: A mainly used accumulation in stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. 1857-69 4d. used on 1860 entire from Egleston, Macquarie River and cancelled by “42” manuscript, range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Australian States: Victoria: 1901-10 perf. 121/2 £1 carmine-rose mint, a few blunt perfs. at foot and several perfs at top with tiny tone spots otherwise a reasonable copy of this scarce stamp. S.G. 399, cat. £250. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: A mainly used accumulation in an album, stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. 1854-55 6d. lilac and green, 1s. (2), range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Australian States: Western Australia: 1854-55 rouletted 4d. pale blue showing line through Swan’s neck, unused, lightly toned from the gum which was applied by the purchaser, as these stamps were issued without gum, extremely rare. Ex Straus. S.G. 5 var, cat. £2,000. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: 1857-59 imperf. 2d. brown-black on red, close to small margins, very lightly cancelled. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1966). S.G. 15, cat. £550. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: A used selection on stockleaves and loose, incl. 1854-55 1d. (3), 4d., 1857-59 2d., range of cancellations, etc., very mixed condition. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Australia: 1913-14 £1 brown and ultramarine, handstamped “Specimen”, few tone spots, otherwise fine with gum. S.G. 15s. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 £2 black and rose, mint with some hinge remainders, otherwise fine. S.G. 45, cat. £3,750. Photo.

Australia: 1915-28 £2 purple-black and pale rose used with part c.d.s. cancellations, a few blunted perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 45b, cat. £1,800. Photo.

Australia: 1923-24 £1 grey mint, rather large hinge remainder otherwise fine. S.G. 75, cat. £550. Photo.

Australia: 1929-30 £2 black and rose mint, sweated gum. S.G. 114, cat. £3,500. Photo.

Australia: 1948-56 Arms 5s. (100), 10s. (100), £1 (100), £2 (100), fair to fine used. S.G. 224a-d, cat. £1,905.

Australia: 1960 Girl Guide Movement 5d. die proof in deep ultramarine, mounted in sunken board (100 x 90mm.) with paper overlay and backstamped framed ""C.B.A./ NOTE PRINTING/ BRANCH/ (ms.) 31/1-7-60/ (initials)"". Photo.

Australia: 1973-74 3c. Coral Crab with variety black (value and face value) omitted, fine unmounted mint from right of sheet, scarce. S.G. 547a, cat. £1,800, EC AUS1094a, ten known. Photo.

Australia: 1973-74 3c. Coral Crab in an unmounted mint block of eight from the upper right corner of the sheet, showing pre-perforating paper fold, resulting in two stamps partly imperforate, fine. S.G. 547 var. Photo.

Australia: 1984-86 55c. showing variety new blue (“BENNETTS NUDIBRANCH”) omitted, fine used on first day maximum card. S.G. 930a, cat. £1,200, EC AUS1860a, circa ten f.d.c.’s exist. Photo.

Australia: A mint selection from 1913 to 1936, incl. 1913-14 to 10s., 1915-28 to 10s., etc., varied condition. (38). Ex Straus.

Australia: A duplicated collection in eight stockbooks, incl. States, 1913-14 2s. mint, £2 used (poor), 1913-14 Kookaburra 6d. mint (3), 1915-28 to 10s. used, 1928 Exhibition miniature sheet mint (2) and used, 1931-36 to 10s. mint (2), used (2), £1 grey mint, £2 used (2), 1932 Bridge 5s. mint and used, 1937-49 to £1 mint (6), used (10), also £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1966-73 to $4 mint (5), Postage Dues with 1902 5s. mint, Officials, 1931 3d. blue mint, B.C.O.F. 1946-48 set mint, etc. (1,000s)

Australia: A collection from 1913 to 1936 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1913-14 to 1s. (less 6d.) incl. 4d. orange-yellow, 1913-14 6d. Kookaburra, 1915 2d. to 1s., 1915-28 2d. to 5s., also £1 used (faded), 1918-23 to 1s.4d. (2), 1926-30 perf. 14 and perf. 131/2 x 121/2 sets to 1s.4d., 1928 Exhibition 3d. pane of four, 1929-30 1s. to 5s., 1931-36 1/2d. to 1s.4d. and 6d. to 10s., also 5s. to £2 used, 1932 Bridge set mint (5s. thinned), also 5s. c.t.o., later 1930’s commemorative sets, a few postage dues, “O S” overprinted officials complete (1931 2d. and 3d. c.t.o.), also a range of States incl. Tasmania 1892-99 10s. mint, 1899-1900 to 6d. mint, Western Australia, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 260).

Australia: A comprehensive mint and used collection from 1927 to 2009 in twenty-six albums, incl. 1928 Exhibition miniature sheets mint (2), 1932 Bridge set used, 1935 Gallipoli sets mint (3) and used, 1935 Silver Jubilee set mint (3), 1937-49 to £1 mint, used (4), 10s. in mint imprint block of four mint, 1963-65 Navigators set mint and used, a virtually complete mint and used later issues, many plate and imprint blocks, etc. (1,000s)

Australia: A collection of K.G.V Head issues from 1913 to 1936 in four albums, incl. 1914-20 1d. die II mint, 1918-23 to 1s.4d. mint and used (7), 1926-30 perf. 14 41/2d. Ash imprint block of eight mint, perf. 131/2 x 121/2 to 1s.4d. mint (2), used (6), range of flaws, etc. (many 100s)

Australia: A mainly used collection in an album, incl. 1915-28 to 10s., 1926-30 both perforations set, 1932 Sydney Bridge 5s., 1931-36 to £1, Postage Dues, etc. (100s)

Australia: A mint and used accumulation in four albums and stockbook, incl. 1931-36 10s. used, £1 used, 1937-49 to £1 used, etc. (many 100s)

Australia: A collection in two albums with mint incl. K.G.V head shades, 1918-23 1s.4d., 1937-49 perf. 131/2 x 14 values incl. 3d. (3), 1963-65 Navigators (unmounted), used incl. range of ‘roos and K.G.V heads, a few Officials, decimals mint and used, A.A.T., etc. (100s)

Australia: An accumulation in three binders, mainly Q.E.II mint incl. 1963-65 Navigators, decimal issues to 1980s, booklets, unused postal stationery, a few covers incl. 1954 Singapore crash, etc. (few 100s)

Australia: 1946-48 B.C.O.F. 1/2d. to 5s. set mint with extra 5s. on thick paper, also some blocks and used to 2s., etc. (76)

Austria: 1850-54, an accumulation on leaves and stockleaves, incl. 1850 1kr. yellow type II unused with Diena certificate (1970), 1854 3kr. type III unused with R.P.S. certificate (1955), 9kr. type III unused (2) with R.P.S. certificates (1955 and 1973), range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Austria: An accumulation on album, on leaves and loose, incl. 1858-59 Imperial Journal 1kr. blue type I unused (3) one with R.P.S. certificate (1957) one B.P.A. certificate (1958), other with Diena certificate (1970), 1883-90 50kr. used, 1908-13 to 10kr. used, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Austria: Revenues: A duplicated accumulation, in envelopes and loose, incl. good range of types, Lombardy and Venetia, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Austria: Cancellations and Covers: A collection of early issues in two stockbooks and leaves, incl. Austrian Italy, used in Hungary, Poland, Rumania, Yugoslavia, Trieste, thimble, fancy cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Austria: A selection of covers and cards, incl. 1854 1k. yellow used on undated cover, tied by two line “W. NEUSTADT”, 1854 registered cover bearing 1854 9k. and on reverse 3k. (2), tied by oval “PRESSBURG” datestamp, good range of cancellations with T.P.O’s, postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Austria: Danube Steam Navigation Company: 1866-78 10k. green type I used on 1872 cover, tied by “ALT ORSOVA” date stamp in blue, faint traces of staining, otherwise fine and rare originating in Hungary. Ex Straus. S.G. 2. Photo.

Austria: Danube Steam Navigation Company: 1866-78 10k. green type I used on 1876 cover, tied by “SISTOV” datestamp in blue, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 2. Photo.

Austria: Danube Steam Navigation Company: 1866-78 10k. red, used on 1871 cover, to Galatz, tied by “SISTOV” datestamp in blue, scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. 3. Photo.

Austria: Danube Steam Navigation Company: 1866-78 10k. red, used on 1870 cover (part of address panel repaired), tied by “SISTOV” datestamp in blue, scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. 3. Photo.

Austria: Danube Steam Navigation Company: A “reference” collection on leaves, incl. reprints, forgeries, a few genuine, etc. (210)

Austria: Lombardy-Venetia: 1850-54 an accumulation on leaves and stockleaves, incl., 1854 15c. type III unused with R.P.S. certificate (1956), range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Austria: Lombardy-Venetia: Cancellations: A collection on leaves, incl. 1850 5c. orange (3), 1854-57 10c., town and village cancellations, straight lines, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Bahamas: 1862 no watermark perf 111/2, 12 compound with 11 1d. carmine-lake, unused without gum, slight corner crease, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 12. Photo.

Bahamas: 1863-77 watermark CC perf 121/2, 4d. brownish-rose (watermark reversed), unused with small part orginal gum. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 28, cat £475. Photo.

Bahamas: 1893 (Aug. 9) 1d. on 1d. + 1d. on 1d. reply card, used to Germany, cancelled by “SHIP LETTER/NASSAU” c.d.s. with another strike below and one on the reply half, philatelic but scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bahamas: 1938-52 1s. brownish grey and scarlet on thin striated paper, mint (hinge remainders), fine. S.G. 155a, cat. £550. Photo.

Bahamas: A collection from 1884 to 1996 in a stockbook and written up on leaves, virtually all mint incl. 1884-90 to £1 with 1d. and 21/2d. shades, 1901-03 to 3s., 1902-10 to 5s. (2), 1911-19 to 3s., 1912-19 to 5s. (2), £1, 1921-37 to £1, 1938-52 shades to 5s. (5), £1, 1942 Columbus set, 1948 Eleuthera set, Q.E.II sets to £1 and $3, 1961 and 1965 exploded booklets, commemoratives and miniature sheets, also a few covers incl. airmails, etc., mainly fine. (100s).

Bahamas: A mint collection from 1863 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1863-77 1d. red, 1882 perf. 12 1d., 1884-90 to £1 (toned), 1901-03 and 1911-19 Queen’s Staircase sets to 3s., 1902-10 to £1, 1912-19 to £1, War Tax issues complete, 1921-37 to £1, also 1882-98 1s. used, etc., varied condition, a few with lightly toned gum, mainly fine. (98).

Bahamas: A mint and used selection in a stockbook, incl. 1942 Columbus set used, 1948 Tercentenary sets mint (3), 1954-63 sets mint (2), etc. (few 100s)

Bahamas: Special Delivery: 1916 5d. black and orange, variety overprint double, one inverted, mint, very faintly toned at top, otherwise fine. S.G. S1b, cat. £950. Photo.

Bahrain: 1933-37 set to 5r. and 1934-37 set to 4a., good to fine mint, a few with lightly toned gum. S.G. 1-19, cat. £400.

Bahrain: 1955-60, selection comprising 2r. on Waterlow 2s.6d., type I, right marginal block of eight (2 x 4), 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., type III, left marginal blocks of four (2), 5r. on 5s., type I, left marginal block of twelve (2 x 6), 5r. on 5s., type II, lower right corner block of eight (2 x 4), upper left corner block of six (2 x 3) and right marginal blocks of four (2), mainly fine unmounted mint. (50) S.G. 94, b, 95, a, cat. £604.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on Waterlow 2s.6d., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘A’ with perforation and trim markings, incl. major re-entry [R. 2/2, S.G. Spec. T1a] and frame breaks, etc., mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94, cat. £220+. Photo.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on Waterlow 2s.6d., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’ with perforation and trim markings, incl. major re-entry [R. 2/3], frame breaks, etc., mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94, cat. £220+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on Waterlow 2s.6d., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’ with perforation and trim markings, incl. major re-entry [R. 2/3], frame breaks, etc., mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94, cat. £220+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+. R.P.S. certificate (1980). Photo.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded and one with small corner crease, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., overprint type III, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94b, cat. £1,040+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’ with perforation and trim markings, minor varieties incl. broken left flagstaff [R. 6/4], mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95, cat. £560+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘A’ with perforation and trim markings, minor varieties, some bends and light creasing otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95, cat. £560+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty less upper right corner block of four, pane ‘B’ with perforation and trim markings, minor varieties, a few slight bends otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95, cat. £532+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘A’, incl. major re-entry [R. 8/1], with minor overprint varieties, perforation and trim markings, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95a, cat. £320+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type II, block of 24, comprising rows 3 to 8 from pane ‘A’ incl. major re-entry [R. 8/1] and minor overprint varieties, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95a, cat. £192+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’, with minor overprint varieties, perforation and trim markings, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95a, cat. £320+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 5r. on Waterlow 5s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’, with minor overprint varieties, perforation and trim markings, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 95a, cat. £320+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on Waterlow 10s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’, with varieties incl. ‘scratch’ [R. 10/4], perforation and trim markings, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96, cat. £800+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on Waterlow 10s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’, with varieties incl. ‘scratch’ [R. 10/4], perforation and trim markings, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96, cat. £800+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on Waterlow 10s., overprint type I, complete sheet of forty, pane ‘B’, with varieties incl. ‘scratch’ [R. 10/4], perforation and trim markings, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96, cat. £800+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: 1955-60 10r. on De La Rue 10s., overprint type II, complete sheet of forty, left pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 96ab, cat. £5,600+.

Bahrain: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. 1934-37 2a. small die mint and used, 1938-41 to 25r. mint with 12a. lake, 1942-45 set mint, etc., mainly fine. (95) The property of another vendor.

Barbados: 1920-21 Victory 1d. black and vermilion with variety “C” of “CA” missing from watermark, slightly oxidized, otherwise fine mint. S.G. 203a, unpriced. Photo.

Barbados: 1920-21 Victory 2d. black and grey with variety “C” of “CA” missing from watermark, fine mint. S.G. 204a, cat. £450. Photo.

Barbados: A collection on leaves with a few Britannia types used incl. 1852-55 (1d.) deep blue, remainder mint from 1882 to 1935 incl. 1882-86 to 5s. with 4d. grey, 1892-1903 to both 2s.6d., 1897-98 Jubilee white paper set (2s.6d. toned), 1905 to 2s.6d., 1909-10 to 1s., 1912-16 to 3s., 1916-19 to 3s., 1918-20 3s. green and bright violet (lightly toned gum), 1920-21 Victory set (less 1d. wmk. MCA), later sets to 3s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (139).

Barbados: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1852-55 (2d.) greyish slate mint, 1858 6d. used, 1892-1903 2s.6d. (2, mint, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 1912-16 to 3s. mint, etc. (100s)

Barbados: Postal Stationery: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection in an album, incl. postcards, envelopes, registered envelopes, mainly unused, varied condition. (47 items)

Basutoland: 1933 1/2d. to 10s., 1935 Jubilee set, and 1933 postage due 1d. and 2d. mint, 10s. with light tone spots on gum otherwise fine. S.G. 1-14, D1-2.

Bechuanaland: 1935 Silver Jubilee set of four, each one showing extra flagstaff variety, fine mint. S.G. 111, a,-114, a, cat. £670. Photo.

Bechuanaland: A mint collection from 1885 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1885-87 Cape overprints to 1s. (1/2d. wmk. Crown CA without gum), 1888 (Jan.) to 10s. (small tear), 1888 (Sept.-Nov.) 6d. on 6d., 1888 (Dec.) 1/2d. on 3d., Protectorate 1888 (Aug.) 1d. on 1d. to 6d. on 6d., 1888 (Dec.) 4d. on 4d., 1904-13 to both 1s., 1913-24 to 5s., 1932 to 10s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (97).

Bechuanaland: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1881 to 2s.6d. mint, 1890 1/2d. with variety overprint type 16 double mint (2, both with R.P.S. certificate, 1983), 1887-1902 set in mint blocks of four, 1913-24 Waterlow 2s.6d. and 5s. mint, etc. (100s)

Belgium: A small selection, incl. 1849 20c. (3) used, 1858 10c. unused, 1861 1c. mint, 1865-66 perf. 15 40c. unused, 1869-80 5f. yellow-brown used (thin), 5f. red-brown part original gum, Belgium Congo 1887-94 5f. violet used, etc., mixed condition. (33)

Belgium: A mint and used collection from 1849 to 1983 in two binders with a duplicated selection of imperfs used in mixed condition, 1918 Red Cross to 2f. + 2f. mint, 1919 Tin Hat 5f. and 10f. mint, 1928 Orval set used, 1930 Exhibition 4f. mint, T.B. sets used, 1932 Infantry pair mint, advertising labels, miniature sheets, also a few Congo, etc. (approx. 3,700)

Belgium: A selection in a stockbook, incl. 1915 Red Cross set mint and used, 1918 Red Cross to 2f. + 2f. mint, 1922-27 to 10f. mint, 1950 Athletic set mint, much duplication, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Bermuda: 1874 (Mar.-May) 3d.. on 1s. green type 7, fine and fresh unused, without gum. Ex The Royal Philatelic Collection. R.P.S. certificate (2001). S.G. 14, cat £1,500. Photo.

Bermuda: 1875 1d. on 3d. yellow-buff, used, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. R.P.S. certificate (1964). S.G. 16, cat. £350. Ex Straus. Photo.

Bermuda: 1924-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 10s. green and red on deep emerald showing broken Crown and Scroll, 12s.6d. grey and orange, both with HPF 24, fiscally used, good. Ex Shaw. S.G. 92gb, 93b. Photo.

Bermuda: 1924-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 10s. green and red on deep emerald showing break through Scroll [R 1/9], unused, part original gum. S.G. 92gd, cat. £750. Ex Baillie. Photo.

Bermuda: 1962-68 Buildings 2d. showing major shift of lilac unmounted mint with two creases and 6d. with major shift of grey-blue, fine used, scarce. S.G. 164 var, 168 var. Photo.

Bermuda: 1962-68 Buildings 2d., watermark inverted, used, fine, S.G. 164w, cat. £225. Photo.

Bermuda: 1962-68 Buildings 5s., watermark inverted, used, upper right corner rounded, otherwise fine, S.G. 177w, uncatalogued used. Photo.

Bermuda: 1962-68 Buildings 10s., watermark inverted, used, fine, S.G. 178w, cat. £550. Photo.

Bermuda: 1970 2c. on 2d. in an unmounted mint block of four from the left of the sheet, two stamps showing “2c” almost omitted, fine. S.G. 233var. Photo.

Bermuda: 1970-75 5c. Poinsettia, variety imperforate, in a fine unmounted mint pair from the left of the sheet. Ex Baillie. S.G. 253 var. Photo

Bermuda: 1978-83 Wildlife 3c. perf. 14 x 141/2 with variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint from the top of the sheet. S.G. 387bw, unpriced. Photo.

Bermuda: 1986 90c. on $3 in an unmounted mint horizontal strip of five, showing progressive shift of surcharge, “9” of surcharge bisected by perfs and partially missing, fine and unusual. S.G. 534var. Photo.

Bermuda: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection, mostly written up on leaves with a few Q.V. used from 1865 incl. 1883-1904 to 1s., remainder mainly all mint incl. 1883-1904 shades to 1s. (3), 1906-10 to 4d., 1918-22 to 10s. (diffused colour), 1920-21 Tercentenary sets, 1924-32 2s. (2), 2s.6d. (2), 10s., 1938-53 perf. 14 and perf. 13 to £1, also used, 1953-62 to £1, later Q.E.II definitives, commemoratives and miniature sheets to 2010, covers incl. airmails, f.d.c.’s, also p.p.c.’s, prints, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (100s).

Bermuda: A collection from 1865 to 1936 on leaves with a few Q.V. used incl. 1865-1903 perf. 14 3d., 1s., remainder mint incl. 1883-1904 to 1s. (4d. without gum), 1906-10 to 4d., 1918-22 to £1 (corner bend), 1920-21 and 1921 Tercentenary sets (1920-21 6d. without gum), 1924-32 2s. to 12s.6d. (12s.6d. toned gum), etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (102).

Bermuda: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1865-1903 perf. 14 to 1s. used, 1938-53 perf. 14 to £1 used, perf. 13 to £1 mint, 1953-62 to £1 (3), etc. (100s)

Bermuda: Cancellations: A mainly Q.V. selection, incl. 1865-1903 1d. with rare “5” barred numeral of Somerset Bridge, 1s. with part “INLAND ISLAND” c.d.s., Flatts, Mangrove Bay, Paget East, etc. Ex Straus. (278).

Brazil: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1843 worn impression 60r. grey-black used, 1850 30r. strip of four used on 1865 cover, 1889 Newspaper 10r. unused (no gum) block of four variety imperforate between, range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

British Antarctic Territory: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1963-69 sets mint and used, 1971 Decimal currency sets mint and used also set used on f.d.c., range of later issues to 2008, etc. (100s)

British Antarctic Territory: A collection on leaves incl. 1963-69 set to both £1 mint (2s. to 10s. and £1 Endurance unmounted), 1971 to 50p. on 10s. mint, 1973 to £1 mint, later commemoratives and definitives virtually complete mint to 1999, most sets also on f.d.c., etc., mainly fine, the mint mostly unmounted.

British Guiana: 1829 (Oct. 23) entire letter from James Culley at Berbice to Hugh McCalmont in Belfast, rated “2s.8”, backstamped “BERBICE./Oct. 30th 1824” (T&H 1, Proud PS2, State 2), with red 11th. Dec. Dublin diamond. Photo.

British Guiana: 1860 to 1935, a collection on leaves with a few Ship types used, 1882 type-set both 1c. and 2c. used, remainder mint incl. 1882 1c. to 8c., 1888-89 Inland Revenue 1c. to 72c. and $3, 1889 to 96c., 1899 2c. on 15c. with no stop after “CENTS”, 1900-03 to 60c., 1905-07 to 96c., 1905 “POSTAGE AND REVENUE” $2.40, 1913-21 to 96c., 1921-27 to 96c., 1934-51 to $1, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (136).

British Honduras: 1888 (Jan. 1) perf. 14 2c. on 6c. rose bisected with 3c. on 3d. chestnut and 1888 10c. 4d. mauve pair, used on 1888 (May 22) envelope, registered from Belize to Germany, tied by barred ovals, oval framed “R”, Belize despatch c.d.s. and London, Liverpool registered datestamps, some cover faults, otherwise good. S.G. 25b, 26, 28. Photo.

British Honduras: 1894 “Caye Service” 3c. violet local label used on piece, tied by straight line “CUTHBERT BROS.” handstamp, in combination with 1891-1901 5c. ultramarine tied by “K 65” barred oval, extremely rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1988). Photo.

British Honduras: 1935 Silver Jubilee, 3c., 4c. and 25c. in fine unmounted mint blocks of four, all from the lower left corner of the sheet, one stamp in each showing extra flagstaff variety. S.G. 143, a, 144, a, 146a, cat. £490+.

British Honduras: A collection to 1935 on leaves incl. G.B. 1857 4d. rose cancelled “A06”, 1865 1d. mint, 6d. and 1s. (thin) used, 1872-79 perf. 121/2 3d. to 1s. used, remainder mint incl. 1888 (Jan.) perf. 14 3c. on 3d., later 1888 surcharges, 1891-1901 1c. to $5, 1904-07 1c. to $5, 1913-21 to $5, additional $5, 1922-33 to $2, etc., mainly fine. (115).

British Honduras: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection on stockleaves, incl. 1865 6d. and 1s. used, 1891-1901 $5 mint, 1904-07 $5 mint, 1913-21 $5 mint, 1938-47 to $5 mint and used, etc., mixed condition. (few 100s)

British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1885-88 bluish paper 12pi. on 2/6, fine mint. Ex Straus. S.G. 3, cat. £450. Photo.

British Levant: A Q.V. to K.G.V selection on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1885-88 12pi. on 2s.6d., 1902-05 to 24pi. on 5s. (80pa. on 5d. used), 1905-12 British Currency 1/2d. to 1s., 1913-14 to 5pi. on 1s., 1921 to 180pi. on 10s., 1921 British Currency to 2s.6d., etc., mainly fine. (64).

British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia: 1955-60 5r. on De La Rue 5s., overprint type II, a complete sheet of forty, left pane, incl. constant variety short upper bar [R. 1/4], previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce and Lord Spens. S.G. 57b, cat. £800+. Photo.

British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia: 1955-60 5r. on De La Rue 5s., overprint type II, a complete sheet of forty, left pane, incl. constant variety short upper bar [R. 1/4] and ‘confetti’ flaw [R. 5/2], crease in upper margin and previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce and Lord Spens. S.G. 57b, cat. £800+. Photo.

British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia: 1960-61 2r. on De La Rue 2s.6d., complete sheet of forty, right pane, previously folded and with slight bends affecting six, mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce and Lord Spens. S.G. 92, cat. £480+.

British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia: 1960-61 5r. on De La Rue 5s., complete sheet of forty, right pane, previously folded, mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce and Lord Spens. S.G. 93, cat. £1,080+.

British Solomon Islands: 1907 to 1935 sets complete mint, plus two K.G.V shades, mainly fine. (57).

British Solomon Islands: A mint and used selection on stockleaves, incl. 1914-23 to £1 mint, 1939-51 to 10s. mint and used (2), etc. (249)

British Virgin Islands: 1867 1s. black and rose-carmine on greyish paper, mint, slight crease, otherwise fine, scarce. R.P.S. certificate (1977). S.G. 20, cat £750. Photo.

British Virgin Islands: 1879 to 1935 mint collection on leaves incl. 1879-80 1d., 1883-84 1/2d. yellow-buff, 1888 4d. on 1s. (toned), 1899 to 5s., 1904 to 5s., 1913-19 to 5s., 1922-28 wmk. MCA to 5s., wmk. Script values to 5s., etc., mainly fne. (67).

Brunei: 1907 to 1937, a mint collection on leaves with basic sets complete incl. 1908-22 $25, varied condition, some with toned gum. (54). Photo.

Bulgaria: An accumulation in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. 1901-05 to 2l. mint, postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Bulgaria: South Bulgaria: 1885 perf. 121/2 5pi. red and grey-blue, fine used on piece, rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1981). S.G. 17. Photo.

Cameroons: 1924 to 1961, a selection of mainly covers, incl. 1924 envelope, registered to England, bearing Nigeria 1d. and 4d. cancelled by “TINTO” c.d.s.’s and registration etiquette with manuscript “Tinto”, Bamenda, Kumba, Tiko, Victoria, also a few stamps, etc. (67 items).

Canada: New Brunswick: 1851 3d. bright red with four mainly large to very large margins, fine used on 1857 (May 1) envelope from St. John to St. Stephen. S.G. 1. Photo.

Canada: New Brunswick: 1851 3d. dull red with four margins fine used on 1855 (May 30) entire letter from St. John to Hopewell Corners via Hillsborough, reverse with St. John and Hillsborough datestamps, and Hopewell Corners arrival in red with manuscript “June 1/55”, cover with a little staining. S.G. 2. Photo.

Canada: New Brunswick: 1851 3d. dull red, fine used on 1855 (May 12) entire from Hillsborough to Dorchester, tied by neat “17” barred oval, backstamped Hillsborough, Dorchester, Salisbury and Bend of Petitcodiac datestamps. Ex Straus. Photo.

Canada: New Brunswick: 1860-63 5c., a selection with blue-green shade in a lower left corner mint block of 20 (5 x 4), a little perf. separation and reinforcement, some stained, deep green (2) used on 1860 (Aug. 14) envelope (opened at sides) from Sackville to Saint John, and yellow-green pair used on 1866 (Nov. 8) printed Customs entire letter from Saint John to Chatham, Miramichi, mixed condition.

Canada: New Brunswick: 1860-63 121/2c. indigo in an irregular mint block of 32 from the left of the sheet, some perf. reinforcement and margin faults otherwise fine and rare, the largest known multiple. Ex Argenti. S.G. 18, cat. £2,240+. Photo.

Canada: Newfoundland: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1865-71 13c. mint, 1897 Discovery to 30c. used, 1911-16 Coronation set mint, 1919 Contingent sets mint (2), 1919 Air $1 on 15c. used (2), 1923-24 set mint, 1933 Air sets mint (2), 1933 Balbo $4.50 on 75c. mint, Nova Scotia 1851-60 3d. used pair, etc. (100s)

Canada: Newfoundland: A collection on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1865-71 13c., 1897 Discovery set (6c. used), 1897-1918 to 5c., 1910 litho 1c. to 15c., also 1c. with “NFWFOUNDLAND” variety, 1911-16 Coronation set, 1919 Contingent set, 1919 Air $1 on 15c., 1923-24 to 24c., 1928-29 Publicity set and 1929-31 re-engraved set, 1931 Air no wmk. $1, watermarked set, 1931 to 30c., 1933 Air set, Balbo $4.50 on 75c. (used), 1933 Gilbert set, also selections of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Is., etc., varied condition. (approx. 230).

Canada: Newfoundland: A mainly mint collection from 1851 to 1947 on leaves incl. 1861-64 imperf. to 1s. with 1d. showing part of the paper-makers watermark “STACEY WISE 1858”, 1897 Discovery set, 1910 1c. to 15c., 1911 6c. to 15c., 1911-16 Coronation, 1921 Air 35c. used on flown cover, 1923 1c. to 24c., 1928 Publicity issue, 1933 Air set, etc. (few 100s)

Canada: 1897 Jubilee 1/2c. to $5 set mint, occasional gum wrinkle and some blunted perfs. otherwise mainly fine and fresh. S.G. 121-140, cat. £4,500. Photo.

Canada: 1897 Jubilee 1/2c. (3), 1c., 2c., 3c., 5c., 6c. (no gum), 8c., 10c., 20c. (no gum), 50c. (no gum), $1, $2, $3, $5, mint, poor to fine. Photo.

Canada: 2004 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp $8.50 Mallards, a top left corner block of four misperforated 15mm horizontally and 10mm vertically, gum wrinkle otherwise fine unmounted mint. Unitrade FWH20 var. Photo.

Canada: A Q.V. to Q.E.II accumulation in six stockbooks, incl. 1852-57 6d. used, 1897 Jubilee $2 used (2), $3., $4. and $5 used, $1 unused and $4 (2, one mint one unused), 1897-98 to 10c. mint, 1928-29 set mint, 1930-31 to $1 mint, 1946-47 Peace sets mint (4), Registration stamps with 1875-92 2c. and 5c. mint, Officials 1949 set mint, British Columbia, etc. (many 100s)

Canada: A mint and used collection in two albums, incl. 1852-57 3d. (2), 10d. blue used, large and small Queens, 1870-88 2c. green mint block of four, 1897 Jubilee to 50c., $2 used, 1898-1902 to 20c. mint, 1908 Quebec set unused, and used set, 1928-29 set mint, also Newfoundland, etc. (100s)

Canada: A selection in two books and loose, incl. 1864 2c. rose-red unused, good range of large and small Queens, 1897 Jubilee to 50c. used, Newfoundland with 1897 Discovery to 60c. (2) mint, and a range of Tobacco labels, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Canada: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection on leaves with Q.V. mostly used incl. 1852-57 3d., 1859 1c. to 17c. (faults), 1864 2c., range of large and small Queens, 1897 Jubilee 50c. mint, later mainly mint (some stuck down) to 1936 incl. 1908 Quebec set, K.G.V to $1, coil stamps, 1928-29 and 1930-31 sets to $1, Special Delivery stamps, Registration stamps incl. 8c. used, postage dues incl. 1906-28 and 1930-32 sets mint, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 250).

Canada: A mint and used collection in four albums, incl. 1897 Jubilee to $3 (small tear), used, 1908 Tercentenary set used, 1928-29 set used, a good range of issues to 2009, etc. (many 100s)

Canada: A Q.V. to Q.E.II accumulation in varied condition in a stockbook with a selection of early unused issues incl. Small and Large Queens, also Newfoundland from imperfs, etc. (100s)

Cayman Islands: Jamaica used in the Cayman Islands: 1893 (Apr.) cover to Jamaica, bearing 1889-94 1/2d. yellow-green cancelled by fair Type Z1 Grand Cayman cancellation, with Lucea and Kingston c.d.s.’s on reverse, some slight staining. Ex Straus. S.G. Z1. Photo.

Cayman Islands: Stamps of Jamaica cancelled with Type Z1 in purple on 1889-94 1/2d. (2) on piece. slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z1, cat. £1,100. Photo.

Cayman Islands: Stamps of Jamaica cancelled with Type Z 2 in black on 1d. purple and mauve pair and single on small piece, exceptionally clear strike. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1992). S.G. Z7, cat. £1,500+. Photo.

Cayman Islands: Stamps of Jamaica cancelled with Type Z1 in purple on 1890-94 Official 1d. and 2d., tied by a complete strike on piece, rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1988). S.G. Z16, 17, cat. £5,550.

Cayman Islands: 1932 Centenary 1/4d. to 10s. set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 84-95, cat. £425. Photo.

Cayman Islands: 1935 Pictorial 11/2d. black and orange, a fine mint example showing the rare offset variety. “A copy exists of the 11/2d. ... with a ghost-like impression of the King’s Head on the back. It is obviously an off-set impression of the central vignette. It is not known whether it is constant.” (The Cayman Islands, Their Postal History, Postage Stamps and Postmarks by E.F. Aguilar & P.T. Saunders, 1962). S.G. 99var. Photo.

Cayman Islands: A mint collection from 1900 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1902-03 to 1s., 1907 to 5s., 1907 (Nov.) 1/2d. on 5s. and 1d. on 5s., 1907-09 to 10s., 1912-20 to 10s. (2), 1921-26 wmk. MCA and Script to 10s., 1932 Centenary set (10s. toned gum), 1935 to 10s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine and fresh. (100)

Cayman Islands: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1902-03 set mint, 1905 set mint, 1912-20 to 10s. mint, 1932 Centenary set mint, 1935 set mint, 1950 10s. in a mint block of four, 1953-62 to £1 mint (2), etc. (100s)

Ceylon: 1852 (Aug. 14) entire from Colombo to Bordeaux, bearing unframed circular “BRITISH PACKET/PAID/POSTAGE”, handstruck “10” rate mark, red French Paquebot c.d.s., backstamped Alexandria and Colombo Steamer Letter datestamps. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: 1857 to 1870, selection of Pence issues, incl. 1857 6d. used with R.P.S. certificate (1999), 1857-59 5d. (3), 6d. (5), 8d. used with R.P.S. certificate (1946), 10d. (2), 1s., 1s.9d. unused and used, 2s. used, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (115)

Ceylon: 1857-59 4d. dull rose, used, just touched at top and at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1966). S.G. 4. Photo.

Ceylon: 1857-59 4d. dull rose, used, touched at base and at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1947). S.G. 4. Photo.

Ceylon: 1867-70 9d. blackish brown, fine used on 1870 (Aug. 22) cover from Colombo to England, tied by indistinct barred oval and blue firm’s handstamp. Colombo despatch c.d.s. alongside. R.P.S. certificate (2002). S.G. 69b. Photo.

Ceylon: 1900 (Nov. 24) 5c. stationery envelope with 1886 5c., 25c., 28c., 1893-99 2r.50c., 1898-99 1r.50 on 2r.50., 1899-1900 2c. to 75c. and 2r.50., locally used philatelically in Colombo. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate Die I master die proof with blank country name and value tablet, in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING”, dated and initialled in ms. “12/10/18/MB”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate Die I stamp-sized master die proof with blank country name and value tablet, in black on glazed card affixed to piece (43 x 63mm.) ex De La Rue archives, dated and annotated “Oct 14/120 Leads/Ceylon/No 8”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate Die II stamp-sized master die proof with blank country name and value tablet, in black on glazed card affixed to piece (30 x 60mm.) ex De La Rue archives, dated and annotated “Nov 19th/120/No 28”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Duty Plate country name and value stamp-sized 2c. to 20r. die proofs (13) in black on glazed card affixed to piece ex De La Rue archives, annotated “12 leads from each” and dated between “Feb 15” and “June 26”, the proofs dated in red. (see “King George V Key Plates of the Imperium Postage & Revenue Design” by Peter Fernbank, p. 134). Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Duty Plate country name and value 2c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “10 FEB 12”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Duty Plate country name and value 3c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “10 FEB 12”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Duty Plate country name and value 9c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.), endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “-4 AUG 1926”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Duty Plate country name and value 25c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.). Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die I” 3c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die I” 3c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “BEFORE/STRIKING” dated in ms. “21/11/18” and initialled. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die I” 3c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING”, dated in ms.“27.11.18” and initialled, slight soiling. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die I” 5c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING” and dated “13 MAR 12”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die II” 1c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “BEFORE/STRIKING”, dated in ms. “21/11/18” and initialled. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die II” 1c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING”, dated in ms. “27.11.18” and initialled. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die II” 6c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “BEFORE/HARDENING”. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Proofs: Key Plate “Die II” 6c. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm.) endorsed “AFTER/STRIKING”, dated in ms. “2/12/18” and initialled. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: A selection incl. 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA values to 1r. (9, incl. pale yellow strip of three), 2r. (6, incl. marginal lemon with Plate no. 3), 5r. (7, two white back), 10r. (3), 20r. (2, one with some toned perfs.), also “WAR/STAMP” set of four, 1903-05 75c., 2r.25, etc., all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, most fine with gum. (51)

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 20r. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” with extra 15c., 1r. (4), 2r. 2) and 5r. (2), mainly fine and very fresh. Ex Straus. S.G. 301s-319s. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 20r. set with white back 1r., 2r. and 5r., 1r. and 2r. on lemon, 1r. on pale yellow, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), mainly fine with gum. (21) S.G. 301s-319s, 315as, 315bs, 315ds, 316as, 316bs, 317as, cat. £655. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to 20r. set with white back 1r., 2r. and 5r., each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), mainly fine with gum. (18) S.G. 301s-319s, 315as, 316as, 317as, cat. £548. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1r. (3, incl. white back and lemon shades), 2r. (3, incl; white back and lemon shades) and 5r. (3, incl. white back and emerald back shades) all overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), mainly fine with gum (9)

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5r. black on green (emerald back), die II, overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D16) in a block of four created from two horizontal pairs, fine with gum. S.G. 317cs, cat. £240+.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10r. purple and black on red, Die II, locally overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type CE7) over country name for presentation purpose, probably for the Royal Empire Society, fine with gum and very rare, the 10r. Die II not having been supplied for U.P.U. distribution. S.G. 318bs. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1918-19 “WAR/STAMP” 2c. (3, incl. a corner pair), 3c. (3, incl. a corner pair with Plate no. 4), 5c., 1c. on 5c. (2), 1918 without overprint 1c. on 5c. shades (3, one corner marginal with Plate no. 1), 1926 2c. on 3c. (2) and 5c. on 6c., all overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel types CE4 or CE7), mainly fine with gum. (15) S.G. 330s, 332-3s, 335s, 337bs, 361-2s.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 20r. set of twenty overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel types D12 or D16) each in a block of four created from two horizontal pairs, mainly fine with gum. (80) S.G. 338s-357s, cat. £2,400+. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 20r. with duplication of values, incl. scarce 12c. Die II, additional 1r. (5, incl. a pair), 2r. pair, 5r. (3, incl. a pair), all overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel types D12 or D16), mainly fine with gum. (21) S.G. 338s-357s. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to 20r. set of twenty with 5r. shade overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel types D12 or D16), mainly fine with gum. (21) S.G. 338s-357s, cat. £800+. Photo.

Ceylon: King George V Key Plate Issues, Specimen Stamps: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1r. Die 1, 2r., 5r. and 20r. locally overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type CE7, in red on 5r.) over country name for presentation purpose, probably for the Royal Empire Society, the 5r. with slight imperfections otherwise fine with gum and very rare. S.G. 354s-57s. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates, 1c. to 6c., a collection on exhibition pages etc. mainly mint with plate no. items incl. blocks of four from Plate 1 1c. (3), 3c. (5, incl. all four corners), 5c. (2), 6c. (4), Plate 2 5c. (3), 6c. (2), Plate 3 5c., shades, some used incl. frankings on covers, “SPECIMEN” overprints, flaws and varieties incl. watermark inverted 1c. (2), 3c. corner blocks of four (3, two with plate no.), 5c. (used single), 6c. blocks of four (3, one with plate no.) and singles (2, one used), watermark inverted and reversed 3c. (2) and 6c. plate blocks of four, etc., watermark sideways 6c. blocks of four (2, one with plate no.) and singles (4), odd fault or toning but mainly fine. (269 + 5 covers or cards)

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates, 1c. to 6c., selection of eleven plate number mint blocks of four, comprising Plate 1 1c., 3c. (block of six), 5c. purple, 6c. pale scarlet (2) and 6c. carmine, Plate 2 5c. purple, 6c. pale scarlet (3, shades), Plate 4 5c. bright magenta, odd bend or toning but mainly fine. (46)

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates: 1c., 3c. and 6c. with watermark inverted, 3c. and 5c. purple with watermark inverted and reversed (with upper interpanneau margin), 6c. watermark sideways, mint, mainly fine. (6) S.G. 301w, 302w, y, 303y, 305a, w, cat. £266.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates: 3c. blue-green and 6c. pale scarlet, both with watermark inverted and a corner marginal mint block of four with Plate nos. 1 and 2 respectively, odd trivial wrinkle otherwise mainly fine, the stamps unmounted. (8) S.G. 302w, 305w, cat. £200+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates: 5c. purple, variety watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”), fine mint. S.G. 303a, cat. £500. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates, 5c. purple, variety watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”), mint, fine. S.G. 303a, cat. £500. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates: 6c. pale scarlet, variety watermark sideways (Crown to left of “CA”) Plate no. 1 upper right corner marginal block of six (3 x 2), light overall gum toning and one with diagonal crease but scarce and hinged in margin only. S.G. 305a, cat. £270+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Single Plates: 6c. pale scarlet, variety watermark sideways (Crown to left of “CA”) Plate no. 2 lower left corner marginal block of six (3 x 2), light overall gum toning and hinged in margin only. S.G. 305a, cat. £270+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: The mainly mint study on exhibition pages, with shades and papers, plate no. and other multiples, incl. Plate 4 10c. (both shades) and 15c. watermark inverted, Plate 6 30c. blocks of four, 50c. block of four and 1r. single with watermark inverted, 5. (4, incl. Plate 2 watermark inverted), 10r. Die I (3), Die II (4, incl. marginal pair), 20r. (4), mainly fine and attractive. (138 + 2 covers)

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. to 20r. (Die II), a mainly mint selection on leaves and stockleaves, with additional 5r. (12) and 10r. (Die I, small tear), with a range of shades and most papers, flaws and watermark varieties incl. watermark inverted 15c. (6, incl. two pairs), 50c. (3, incl. a pair), 1r. (corner example), 2r. (3), 5r. (used), watermark sideways 30c. (4, three Crown to right), with a few single plate issues also present, chiefly fine. (155)

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. to 50c. selection of 50 mint plate number items, singles and multiples with Plate 1 2c., 6c. (2), 25c., Plate 2 10c., 15c., 30c., Plate 3 2c., 6c. (3), 10c. (2), 15c., 25c., 30c., Plate 4 2c., 6c. (2), 10c. (2), 30c. (2), Plate 5 15c., all in blocks of four or six, Plate 6 30c. singles (2) and block, 50c. singles (3) and block, Plate 7 10c. singles (2), 15c. single and pair, 30c. single, pair and block (2), Plate 8 50c. pair and block, etc., chiefly fine.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. and 3c., a range of 101 plate number items, mainly in blocks of four with shades, and duplication, etc., incl. Plate 1 2c. (29), 3c. (14), Plate 2 2c. (7), 3c. (5), Plate 3 2c. (9), 3c. (7), Plate 4 2c. (16), 3c. (10), Plate 7 2c., etc., poor to fine.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 15c. deep bright blue Plate 9 right pane of sixty without side margins, slight tones on gum and crease through row 8, 15c. ultramarine Plate 9 complete sheet of 120, some perf. separation otherwise mainly fine. (180) S.G. 311, a, cat. £315+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 15c. and 50c. watermark inverted varieties, both in a marginal block of four from the top of the sheet, the 50c. with Plate no. 6, hinged in margins only, fine. S.G. 311aw, 314w, cat. £172+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 25c. orange and blue and 5r. black on blue-green (olive back), both with watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 312aw, 317bw, cat. £260. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. variety watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”) left marginal block of four and (Crown to left of “CA”) right marginal block of six, mint, one of the latter with creased corner, otherwise mainly fine. S.G. 313ab, abw, cat. £338+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. yellow-green and violet, variety watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”) Plate no. 5 lower right corner marginal block of ten (2 x 5), slight colour offsets and bends in lower margin, otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 313ab, cat. £320+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. yellow-green and violet, variety watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”), Plate no. 5 lower left corner marginal block of four, mint, fine. S.G. 313ab, cat. £128+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. yellow-green and violet, watermark sideways (Crown to right of “CA”), Plate no. 5 upper right corner marginal block of four, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 313ab, cat. £128+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. variety watermark sideways (Crown to left of “CA”) Plate no. 5 upper left corner marginal block of eight (2 x 4), folded below third pair, otherwise mainly fine with most unmounted. S.G. 313abw, cat. £280+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. variety watermark sideways (Crown to left of “CA”) Plate no. 5 upper left corner marginal block of four, odd trivial bend, otherwise fine unmounted. S.G. 313abw, cat. £140+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 30c. yellow-green and violet, 50c. black and scarlet (marginal) and 1r. purple on orange-buff, each with watermark inverted and in an unmounted mint block of four. (12) S.G. 313aw, 314w, 315cw, cat. £568+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. watermark inverted lower right corner marginal Plate no. 4 block of four, mint, hinged on one only, fine S.G. 313aw, cat. £192+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. watermark inverted upper right corner marginal Plate no. 7 block of four, mint, one with slight bend otherwise fine and hinged in margin only. S.G. 313aw, cat. £192+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 1r. purple on orange-buff upper marginal Plate no. 7 block of four, mint, hinged in margin only, fine and scarce S.G. 315c, cat. £112+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 50c. black and scarlet, variety watermark inverted, Plate no. 6 upper left corner marginal block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 314w, cat. £76+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 1r., selection of plate number items, most being on orange-buff, comprising Plate 3 blocks of four (2, one on buff-yellow) and single, Plate 4 blocks of four (3, one in a buff-yellow shade), Plate 7 block of four, pair and single, mostly fine.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2r.on yellow Plate no. 1 corner block of four and single, 2r. on lemon Plate no. 5 pair and single, 2r. on pale yellow Plate no. 6 corner block of four, mainly fine with most stamps unmounted.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2r. black and red on orange-buff, variety watermark inverted in a block of four from the upper right corner of the left pane, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 316cw, cat. £260+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2r. black and red on orange-buff, 5r. black on blue-green (olive back, marginal unmounted), 10r. purple and black on red Die I (very fine), mint, each variety watermark inverted. S.G. 316cw, 317bw, 318aw, cat. £340.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 2r. black and red on orange-buff, variety watermark inverted, Plate no. 6 upper right corner marginal block of four, mint, hinged in margin only, fine. S.G. 316cw, cat. £260+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 2r. black and red on orange-buff, variety watermark inverted, Plate no. 6 lower left corner marginal block of four, mint, overall gum toning otherwise fine, the lower pair unmounted. S.G. 316cw, cat. £260+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 5r. white back Plate no. 2 single, 5r. olive back Plate no. 5 corner block of four (slight thumb marks in margins), 5r. Die II emerald back Plate no. 10 single, mainly fine with stamps unmounted.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 5r. black on blue-green (olive back), variety watermark inverted in a block of four, one or two tiny marks on gum, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 317bw, cat. £340+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 5r. black on blue-green (olive back) variety watermark inverted, Plate no. 5 upper right corner marginal block of four, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 317bw, cat. £340+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 5r. black on green (emerald back) Die II lower left corner marginal Plate no. 10 block of four, mint, fine. S.G. 317c, cat. £180+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 5r. black on green (emerald back) Die II Plate no. 10 lower marginal block of four, mint, one with slight bend, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 317c, cat. £180+.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10r. purple and black on red, Die I, scarce Plate no. 2 lower right corner pair, hinged in margin only, fine. S.G. 318, cat. £140+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10r. purple and black on red, Die I, Plate nos. 3 and 6 upper marginal single examples, hinged in margin only, fine. S.G. 318, cat. £140+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10r. purple and black on red, Die I, Plate no. 6 upper marginal and Die II Plate no. 11 lower marginal, single examples, hinged in margin only, fine. S.G. 318, cat. £140+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10r. purple and black on red, Die II, Plate nos. 10 and 11 lower marginal single examples, hinged in margin only, fine. S.G. 318, cat. £140+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1912-25 Watermark Mult. Crown CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10r. purple and black on red, Die II, scarce Plate no. 13 upper marginal single single, tiny perf. thin otherwise very, fine. S.G. 318, cat. £70+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1918-19 Overprints and Surcharges: “WAR/STAMP” overprints and surcharges, mint study on leaves etc. incl. 2c. Plate nos. 3 and 4 with surcharge controls 5, 6 and 9, 3c. Plate 3 with surcharge control 5, Plate 5 with surcharge controls 5 and 9, all in blocks of six, 3c. Plate 1 surcharge control 5 block of four, Plate 4 surcharge control 5 block of six (2), 5c. Plate 4 surcharge control 7 block of four, 1c. on 5c. Plate 1 surcharge control “4” block of sixty, Plate 2 surcharge control 7 blocks of thirty and fifty, Plate 3 surcharge control 5 block of four and block of sixty, Plate 4 surcharge control 5 block of eight, shades and varieties incl. 5c. bright magenta overprint inverted (2), overprint double block of four, range of large multiples, etc., chiefly fine. (413)

Ceylon: 1918-19 Overprints and Surcharges: “WAR/STAMP” 2c. brown-orange, variety overprint inverted, a mint block of nine, marginal from the right of the sheet, unmounted except two, light vertical bend through row at right, otherwise a fine and scarce multiple. S.G. 330a, cat. £585+. B.P.A. certificate (1958). Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1918-19 Overprints and Surcharges: “WAR/STAMP” 5c. bright magenta, variety overprint double in an unmounted mint block of twelve (3 x 4), marginal from the left of the sheet, lightly hinged on one, fine and scarce. S.G. 334b, cat. £540+. B.P.A. certificate (1958). Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1918-19 Overprints and Surcharges: Without “WAR/STAMP” 1c. on 5c. selection incl. “SPECIMEN” overprint; horizontal strip of four from the left of the pane, the left hand pair variety surcharge double (coincident on stamps at right, B.P.A. certificate, 1995, one trivial corner crease); surcharge double upper left corner single (gum toned, R.P.S. certificate 1985), Plate 3 surcharge control 5 block of sixty, etc., mostly fine. (74) Photo.

Ceylon: 1918-19 Overprints and Surcharges: Without “WAR/STAMP” 1c. on 5c. purple, variety surcharge double in a mint block of four with trimmed margin at left, overall gum toning nevertheless scarce and attractive. S.G. 337a, cat. £760+. Ex D.J. Norris.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Single Plates, 1c. to 6c., a collection on exhibition pages, mainly mint with plate no. items incl. Plate 1 1c., 3c. green, 3c. grey (3), 6c. violet (2), Plate 2 6c. red (3), 6c. violet (3), Plate 3 5c., all blocks of four, 3c. green Plate 1 left and right panes of sixty, some used incl. on covers, flaws and varieties incl. watermark inverted 3c. green and 6c. violet (one thinned) plate no. blocks of four, mainly good to fine. (266 + 6 covers or cards)

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Single Plates, selection on leaves etc. with plate number items incl. Plate 1 1c. (2), 3c. grey, 6c. violet blocks of four, Plate 2 6c. red blocks of 42 and 72 (incl. full uper right pane), flaws and varieties incl. watermark inverted 3c. green, 6c. red (5, incl. a block of four), 6c. violet block of four (gum toned), watermark inverted and reversed 6c. red, mainly mint with some used, poor to fine. (184)

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Single Plates: 3c. green, 3c. slate-grey (gum toned), 6c. carmine-red and 6c. bright violet, each with watermark inverted and in a mint marginal block of four, the 6c. violet corner marginal with Plate no. 1, mainly fine with most unmounted. (16) S.G. 339w, 340w, 342w, 343w, cat. £416+.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. to 5r. (6, incl. a marginal block), 20r. (2), a mainly mint selection on exhibition pages, with plate no. items incl. Plate 7 12c. Die I, 15c. on yellow, 20c., 30c. (block of eight), Plate 9 15c. on yellow, 20c. (block of ten), 25c. (block of eight), Plate 10 50c. Die II, Plate 12 10c., 12c. Die II, 20c., 25c., 1r. Die II, Plate 16 9c., Plate 18 30c. Die II, Plate 20 2c., Plate 23 50c., mainly in blocks of four, watermark varieties incl. watermark inverted 10c. single and marginal block of four, 25c., etc., chiefly fine. (150)

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. to 5r., an extensive mint range of plate number and plate reconstruction items, blocks, pairs and singles, incl. Plate 7 12c. (8), 15c. ultramarine (also pane of sixty), 15c. green (4), 20c. (2), 25c. (2), 30c. (2), 1r., Plate 9 10c., 15c. green, Plate 10 50c. (2), Plate 11 50c., 2r., Plate 12 10c., 15c. green (3), 25c. (3), 30c. (2), 1r. (3), Plate 13 9c. (2), 15c. green, Plate 16 9c., Plate 18 9c., Plate 19 2c. (4), 10c., Plate 20 2c., 9c., 15c. green, 20c. (2), Plate 22 9c., 25c., Plate 26 15c. green, all in blocks of four, Plate 13 5r. and Plate 23 50c. Die I singles, etc., etc. chiefly fine.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 2c. to 5r. (2), 20r. (2), a mint selection on leaves etc. with shades and dies, “SPECIMEN” overprints, multiples, varieties incl. watermark inverted 10c. block of four, marginal pair and single, 15c. on yellow block of four (gum toned), 20c. block of four (slightly gum toned), 25c., etc., mostly good to fine. (144)

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10c. sage-green Die I upper left corner marginal Plate no. 7 block of four, mint, slight perf. separation, otherwise fine and lightly hinged in margin only. S.G. 346aw, cat. £152+.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 10c. sage-green Die I lower right corner marginal Plate no. 9 block of four, mint, fine and hinged in margin only. S.G. 346aw, cat. £152+.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 12c. rose-scarlet Die I/Die II interpanneau pair rom the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 347b, cat. £150+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 12c. rose-scarlet Die I/Die II interpanneau block of ten, mint, some vertical perf. separations otherwise fine. S.G. 347b, cat. £750+. Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 15c. green on pale yellowDie I/Die II interpanneau block of eight incorporating vertical gutter, mint, horizontal fold between and one with corner crease otherwise mainly fine and scarce. S.G. 349b, cat. £1,200+. Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 15c. green on pale yellow Die I/Die II interpanneau block of four from the left of the sheet, mint, horizontal fold between otherwise fine. S.G. 349b, cat. £600+. Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 25c. orange-yellow and blue Die I/Die II interpanneau block of four, mint, fine. S.G. 351b, cat. £360+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 30c. yellow-green and violet Die I/Die II interpanneau block of eight incorporating vertical gutter, mint, horizontal fold between mainly fine, fresh and rare. S.G. 352b, cat. £2,200+. Ex D.J. Norris. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates, 50c. black and scarlet Die I, Plate no. 23 upper left corner marginal block of four, hinged in margin only, fine and scarce. S.G. 353a, cat. £240+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 50c. black and scarlet Die I, Plate no. 23 upper left corner marginal block of four, mint, hinged in margin only, fresh and fine. S.G. 353a, cat. £240+.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 50c. black and scarlet Die I lower left corner marginal Plate no. 23 block of four, mint, one with fault, lower pair unmounted and fine. S.G. 353a, cat. £240+.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 1r. purple on pale yellow Die II Plate no. 12 (from 1924-26 printings with Plate 7 or 13 as upper plate) lower left corner marginal block of four, mint, fine, the lower pair unmouinted. S.G. 354a, cat. £88+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1921-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Printed from Key and Duty Plates: 1r. purple on pale yellow Die I/Die II interpanneau block of four from the left of the sheet, mint, fine. S.G. 354b, cat. £750+. Photo.

Ceylon: 1927-29 High Values: A selection on leaves incl. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” (1r. and 5r. in pairs, 2r. washed), set mint, values to 20r. used, 2r. fake ‘double’ head, 5r. Plate no. 3 block of four, 10r. Plate no. 1 pair, etc., mainly good to fine. (32)

Ceylon: 1927-29 High Values: 10r. and 20r. in matching upper right corner marginal blocks of four, odd very light bend otherwise very fine and hinged in margin only. S.G. 3466-67, cat. £832+. Photo.

Ceylon: Later King George V Issues: 1935-36 Pictorial issue, selection on leaves etc. mainly mint with some used, incl. set perforated “SPECIMEN”, set mint with perfs., good range of plate no. and imprint multiples with set in imprint block or strips of four incl. 3c. perf. 14 (a trifle gum toned), also 1935 Silver Jubilee selection with 6c. Plate no. 4 block of four and set perforated”SPECIMEN”, chiefly fine. (approx. 280)

Ceylon: King George V Covers: 1912 to 1921, a selection of 57 covers or cards variously addressed and franked by Key Plate issues with a range of rates, incl. postcards, postal stationery with scarcer size H registered envelopes (3), W.W.I censored (5, four with framed violet Colombo handstamp), registered items from Badulla, Cinammon Gardens, Kalutara, Kegalla, Kurunegala, Namunukala, Neboda, etc., varied condition.

Ceylon: King George V Covers: 1912 to 1938, a selection of Key Plate design postal stationery, envelopes or postal cards incl. surcharges, unused (6) or variously addressed, mainly overseas, some uprated by additional adhesives, incl. 2c. card addressed 1918 to the Belgian Front, 4c. used 1919 to U.S.A. with “WAR/STAMP” 2c., 6c. envelope airmail to London with added 3c., 10c. and 20c., poor to fine. (45 items)

Ceylon: King George V Covers: 1921 to 1935, a selection of 42 registered items variously addressed with labels from Habarana, Kotwale, Nanu-Oya, Negombo, Nuwara Eliya, Rakwana, Vannarponnai, Wellawatta, etc., postal stationery registered envelopes sizes F (3), G (16, eleven with “INSURED” label), H (3) incl. 1922 to London insured for £100 with additional values to 2r., very varied condition.

Ceylon: King George V Covers: 1921 to 1935, a selection of 46 covers or cards mounted on exhibition pages, bearing Key Plate issues printed from single plates, variously addressed with a study of rates variously composed incl. 1933 underfranked to Newark with U.S. 2c. postage due pair, registered 24c. 1931 frrom Cinnamon Gardens to Cyprus, 29c. 1929 Hewaheta to Scotland, 1932 Agrapatana to England, 1934 Dolosbage to Australia, 30c. 1930 Kiriella to Malta, etc. mainly good to fine.

Ceylon: King George V Covers: 1922 to 1940, selection of covers and cards, all franked by Key Plate issues, some scarcer originating offices, variously addressed with a range of surface and airmail rates, one with cancelled air etiquette, incl. postcards, 1924 S.M.N. lettercard with five colour franking, 1925 wrapper to Switzerland franked 2c. pair and containing original meteorological report, etc., poor to fine. (101 items)

Ceylon: King George V Covers: A mainly K.G.V range of covers and cards, variously addressed and originating incl. some scarcer offices, many franked by 1935-36 Pictorials, some in combination with other issues, with registered incl. 1903 from Bagawantalawa to U.S.A., airmails, O.H.M.S., postal stationery incl. K.E.VII 6c. envelope late use 1934 registered from Balapitiya to Austria, formula registered envelopes with four bearing “INSURED” label, etc., varied condition. (97 items)

Ceylon: King George VI Issues: 1938-49 2c. Perf. 131/2 x 13 lower right corner strip of four with Plate no. 2A (amended) and part D.L.R. imprint, fine with three unmounted. S.G. 386a, cat. £480+.

Ceylon: King George VI Issues: 1938-49 5c. Perf. 131/2, scarce complete sheet of sixty, Plate nos. 1/1A, showing ‘apostrophe’ flaw [R. 6/6] and unlisted frame flaws on [R. 3/9, 4/9 and 5/7], centre plate flaw on [R. 4/3 and 5/9], a few trivial bends otherwse fine unmounted mint. S.G. 387f, fa.

Ceylon: King George VI Issues: 1938-49 50c. Perf. 13 x 131/2, fine mint. S.G. 394a, cat. £375. Photo.

Ceylon: King George VI Issues: 1938-49 issue, a mint study on leaves, incl. set to 5r. (9) with shades and perfs. incl. Perf. 131/2 x 13 2c. (2), Perf. 13 x 131/2 3c., 50c., Line Perf. 14 3c. (2), 50c. (3), Perf. 13 x 111/2 50c. (2), range of multiples incl. 1r. plate no. and imprint blocks of four, 5c. ‘apostrophe’ flaw in marginal strip of three, 1940-41 surcharges, chiefly fine. (138)

Ceylon: King George VI Issues: A selection of covers, 1937 to 1949, variously addressed and franked bearing values to 2r. (5), with W.W.II censored (13, incl. five ‘honour’ envelopes and two stampless O.A.S.), airmail, registered incl, insured items (with label) 1939 from Pettah and 1943 from Mannar, also 1947 from Kotahena containing 500r. bank order, etc., varied condition. (62 items)

Ceylon: A collection to 1936 on leaves with early issues mainly used incl. 1857-59 imperf. values to 2s. (thinned), 1857-64 imperf. 1/2d., selection of perforated issues to 2s., range of 1885 (Jan.-Mar.) surcharges mint and used incl. perf. 121/2 x 14 1r.12 on 2r.50 mint, remainder mainly mint incl. 1885 5c. on 8c. to 1r.12 on 2r.50 (15c. on 16c. used), 1888-90 surcharge varieties, 1899-1900 to 2r.25, K.E.VII sets complete, 1912-25 to 20r., 1918-19 War Stamp 2c. opt. double and opt. inverted varieties, 1921-32 to 20r., 1927-29 1r. to 20r., Officials mostly used, also a mint Maldives selection incl. 1906 overprints on Ceylon, 1933 to 1r., etc., varied condition. (approx. 260).

Ceylon: A mainly used Q.V. to K.G.VI collection in an album, incl. range of imperf. and perf. Pence issues, 1872-80 to 96c., 1885 to 1r.12c. on 2r.50c., 1898-99 1r.50 on 2r.50c., 2r.25c. on 2r.50c., 1899-1900 to 2r.25c., etc., mixed condition. (few 100s)

Ceylon: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. range of Pence issues in mixed condition, 1904-05 set mint, 1912-25 to 20r. mint, etc. (100s)

Ceylon: A mint K.G.V selection incl. 1912-25 shades to 5r., 1921-32 shades and dies to 5r., etc., varied condition. (97).

Chile: An accumulation in two albums, stockbook, on leaves and loose, contained in a carton, incl. a good range of early issues with 1853 10c. deep bright blue on yellowish used on 1854 cover with R.P.S. certificate (1987), 10c. used strip of three, 1854 litho 5c. red-brown used, many covers and cards, postal stationery, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

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

China: Incoming Mail, 1878 (Nov. 7) mourning envelope from Scorrier, addressed to Naval School, Foo-chow, bearing 1864-79 1d. plate 181 GI-GK strip and 1873-80 1s. green plate 13 MD, on reverse had Singapore to Hong Kong c.d.s., part of flap missing, small cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo.

China: Incoming Mail, 1879 (Jan. 22) envelope from Saltash, addressed to Pagoda Anchorage, Foo-chow, bearing 1873-80 6d. grey plate 15 MH, on reverse had Singapore to Hong Kong c.d.s., small cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo.

China: 1898 (Apr. 18) envelope to England, bearing 1897 5c. pair cancelled by large “FOOCHOW” datestamp, Hong Kong 10c., cancelled by Hong Kong c.d.s. Photo.

China: A selection of cancellations, incl. 1885-88 1c. (3), 3c. (10), 1894 3c. (9), “dollar” cancellations, chops, etc. Ex Straus. (248)

China: An accumulation in four albums, on leaves and loose, incl. 1897 Revenue 1c. on 3c. unused, 2c. on 3c. used, 4c. on 3c. used, 1912 Neutrality overprints, 1912 Revolution to $1 mint, Republic to $5 mint, Provinces with Sinkiang, Szechwan, Yunnan, Manchuria, Taiwan, etc. (1,000s)

China: A mint and used duplicated accumulation in six stockbooks, on leaves and loose in a carton, 1870s to 1980s, multiples, stamps on piece, etc. (few 1,000s)

China: An accumulation in two albums, two stockbooks, on leaves and loose in a carton with mint and used issues from 1920s, 1960s to 1980s People’s Republic mint sets, some later miniature sheets unmounted, f.d.c.’s, cards, etc. (100s)

China: Chinese Provinces: Sinkiang: 1916-19 $1 to $20 in mint horizontal pairs, $1 and $2 top marginal, unmounted but with some faint adhesions, $5 with gum thin, $10 and $20 fine, rare. S.G. 34-38, cat. £4,006. Photo.

China: 1967 Thoughts of Mao Tse-Tung (1st Issue) set with both se-tenant strips, very fine unmounted mint. S.G. 2343-53, cat. £4,625. Photo.

China: 1968 Directives of Mao strip of five unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 2397a. Photo.

China: 1968 Directives of Mao Tse-tung strip of five, mint, fine. S.G. 2397-2401. Photo.

China: 1978 National Science Conference miniature sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS2765a. Photo.

China: 1978 Galloping Horses miniature sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS2781. Photo.

China: 1978 Arts and Crafts miniature sheet, very fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS2815. Photo.

China: 1978 Highway Bridges miniature sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS2834. Photo.

China: 1979 Science miniature sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS2900. Photo.

China: People's Republic: 1949-99 A virtually complete unmounted mint collection with some additional stamps in used condition, with all miniature sheets including those issued at Philatelic Exhibitions, complete booklets. Overall in fine/very fine condition, housed in twelve purpose made Lindner boxed albums, formed by an English gentleman and bought from original private collections, dealers and auctions in England and Europe. Only ever stored in the U.K. The collection includes 1950 Foundation set, 1950 Flags set, Gate of Heavenly Peace sets with 1950 (Oct-Dec.), 1950-51, 1951 Pink network set also a used set, 1952 Gymnastics set in se-tenant blocks of four, 1953 Military Post $800 orange-yellow, vermilion and red-orange, $800 orange-yellow,vermilion and brown-purple, 1955 Scientists miniature sheets, 1958 Heroes miniature sheet, 1958 Han-ching miniature sheet, 1960 Goldfish set, 1960-61 Chrysanthemums set, 1961 Table Tennis miniature sheet, 1962 Support for Cuba set, 1962 Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang set with imperforate set and the miniature sheet, 1963 Cuban Revolution, 1963 Butterflies set, 1963 Children set imperforate, 1963 Panda set imperforate, 1963 Monkeys set imperforate, 1963 Landscapes set, 1964 Peonies set and miniature sheet, 1964 People’s Republic miniature sheet, 1964 Petroleum set, 1964 Hydro-Electric set, 1965 Conference set, 1965 Liberation Army set, 1965 National Games set, 1966 Industrial Machines set, 1966 Cultural Revolution Games set, 1966 Lu Hsun set, 1967 Liu Ying-chun set, 1967 Thought of Mao both se-tenant strips, 1967 Labour Day set, 1967 Talks of Literature and Art set, 1967 Communist Party set, 1967 Our Great Teacher set, 1967-68 Poems set, 1968 Revolutionary Literature and Art set, 1968 Anti-American 8f., 1968 Directives se-tenant strip, 1971 Paris Commune set, 1971 Workers se-tenant strip, 1973 Pandas set, 1974 Industrial Production set, 1978 Science Conference miniature sheet, 1978 Horses miniature sheet, 1978 Arts and Crafts miniature sheet, 1978 Bridges miniature sheet, 1979 Great Wall miniature sheet, 1979 International Stamp Fair miniature sheet, 1979 Science miniature sheet, 1979 Camellias miniature sheet, 1979 Stamp Exhibition miniature sheet, 1980 Paintings miniature sheet, 1980 Year of the Monkey 8f., 1980 Lotus miniature sheet, 1981 Beauties miniature sheet, booklets complete with 1980 Gu Dong, 1981 Year of the Cock, 1983 Terracotta Figures, etc. (1,000s)

China: A mint and used collection from 1949 to 1975 in an album, incl. 1958 Monument miniature sheet unused, 1965 Tsunyi Conference set mint, 1967 Liu Ying-chin set used, 1963 Landscapes set used, 1963 Panda sets (2, one imperforate) mint, 1963 Monkey set imperforate, mint, 1967 18th . Anniversary set mint, 1967-68 Poems 8f. type 416 mint, 1968 Literature and Art (2nd. series) set mint, 1968 Anti-American 8f. mint, 1970-71 Tiger Mountain set unused, 1973 Panda set unmounted mint, 1974 Industrial Production set unmounted mint, etc. (100s)

China: A used collection from 1949 to 1965 in a stockbook incl. 1958 Kuan Han-Ching miniature sheet, 1960 Goldfish set, 1961 Table Tennis miniature sheet, 1962 Mei Lan-fang set, 1963 Children, Pandas and Monkeys sets all imperf., 1963 Landscapes set, 1964 Peonies set and miniature sheet, etc. (few 100s)

China: Booklets: A selection of booklets from 1981 to 2006, incl. 1981 Year of the Cock, 1982 Year of the Dog, 1983 Year of the Pig, etc. (24 items)

China: A collection in an album, incl. 1951 Pink network to $50,000 unused, 1965 Liberation Army set mint, etc. (100s)

China: An unmounted mint new issue selection from 1975 to 2006 on stockleaves, virtually complete without miniature sheets, etc. (100s)

China: A selection of unmounted mint miniature sheets from 1979 to 2006, incl. 1979 Peoples Republic, 1979 Great Wall, 1979 Camellias, 1980 Paintings, 1980 Lotus Paintings, 1981 Great Beauties, 1983 The Western Chamber, 1983 Terracotta Figures, 1984 Tang Dynasty Paintings, etc. (few 100s)

China: British Railway Administration: 1901 5c. on 1/2c. brown, surcharge in black, used on 1901 (Apr. 26) envelope to Peking, tied by violet “BRITISH POST OFFICE/TIENTSIN” with C.E.F. 1/2a. tied by F.P.O. No. 20, backstamped F.P.O. 2 and 7 c.d.s.’s, some tone spots, otherwise fine. Photo.

China: British Railway Administration: 1901 5c. on 1/2c. brown, surcharge in black, used on 1901 (May 3) envelope to Peking, tied by violet “BRITISH POST OFFICE/TIENTSIN” with C.E.F. 1/2a. tied by F.P.O. No. 20, backstamped F.P.O. 7 c.d.s., some tone spots, otherwise fine. Photo.

China: Russian Post Offices: 1916 Prisoner of War double card used from Tientsin bearing 3c. on 3k. Photo.

China: Russian Post Offices: 1917 (Aug. 25) Red Cross postcard bearing 3c. on 3k., with oval postage due mark deleted, scarce. Photo.

China: Manchukuo: 1932 to 1945, a mint and used collection in an album, also some Japanese Occupation issues, etc. (100s)

Colombia: Colombian States: An accumulation in three albums, three stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. Antioquia with 1868 1p. red mint with R.P.S. certificate (1998), Bolivar, Cundinamarca, Panama, Tolima with 1868 20c. olive-yellow tête-bêche pair unused, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Colombia: An accumulation in three albums, two stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. pre-stamp covers, good range of “Certificado Oficial” and “Certification con Contenido”, postal stationery, 1862 50c. blue-green unused with R.P.S. certificate (1974), 1866 10p. black on vermilion, block of four (creased) with manuscript cancel, SCADTA 1921-23 set mint, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Colombia: Private Air Companies: SCADTA: 1920 (Oct.) 10c. green both types also two se-tenant pairs, 10c. both types plus se-tenant pair, fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 11-14. Photo.

Colombia: Private Air Companies: SCADTA: 1920 (Oct.) 50c. block of four, 30c., 1921 10c., 15c. and 30c., mint, good to fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Colombia: Private Air Companies: SCADTA: 1923-28 5c. to 3p. in mint blocks of four, 5p. pair and 1923 Registration 20c., mainly good to fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 37-R50. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1892 1d. to 10d. set used on 1893 registered cover to Wales, all cancelled by “RAROTONGA” c.d.s.’s, a few minor cover faults, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 1-4. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1940 3d. on 11/2d. black and purple, a top left corner single without surcharge (unissued thus), with ink “38532” in top margin, fine unused, with matching issued stamp. S.G. 130, var. Photo.

Cook Islands: 1940 3d. on 11/2d. black and purple, a top margin single without surcharge (unissued thus), fine unused, with matching issued stamp. S.G. 130, var. Photo.

Cook Islands: A mint collection to 1936 on leaves incl. 1892 set (10d. stained), 1893-1900 perf. 12 x 111/2 to 10d., perf. 11 to 1s., 1902 to 1s., 1921-23 2s. to £1, 1931-32 2s.6d. to £5, some perf. changes, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (115).

Costa Rica: A mint and used accumulation in an album and on leaves, incl. 1863-75 1/2r. blue imperforate (possibly a proof), range of covers and cards, cancellations, Guanacaste, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Crete: British Post Office: 1898 20pa. bright violet, a used horizontal pair, small scissor cut between stamps at top, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1970). S.G. B1, cat. £450+. Photo.

Cyprus: 1880 1d. red, Plate 215, a complete mint sheet of 240 with margins, expected perf. separations and reinforcement, other minor imperfections, nevertheless fresh and scarce. Ex Joyce. S.G. 2, cat. £3,840+. Photo.

Cyprus: 1921-23 £1 purple and black on red mint, short perf. at foot otherwise fine. S.G. 101, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Cyprus: 1924-28 £1 purple and black on red fine mint. S.G. 102, cat. £300. Photo.

Cyprus: 1924-28 £1 purple and black on red fine mint. S.G. 102, cat. £300. Photo.

Cyprus: 1924-28 £5 black on yellow, fine and fresh mint. S.G. 117a. cat £3,000. Photo.

Cyprus: 1928 Anniversary 3/4pi. to £1 set mint, lightly toned gum otherwise fine. S.G. 123-132, cat. £300. Photo.

Cyprus: A collection from 1880 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1880 1d. plate 208, 4d. mint, 1881 (June) 30pa. on 1d. plate 220 mint, 1881 (July) 4pi. mint, 1882 30pa. on 1pi. used, remainder all mint incl. 1894-96 to 45pi., 1902-04 to 45pi., 1904-10 to 45pi., 1912-15 to 45pi. with shades, 1921-23 to 45pi., 10s., 1924-28 to £1, 1928 Anniversary set to £1, 1934 to 45pi., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (130).

Cyprus: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1902-04 45pi. mint, 1924-28 to £1 mint, 1928 Anniversary sets mint (3), 1955-60 set mint, 1960-61 set mint, etc. (100s)

Cyprus: A small mint and used collection from 1880 to 1964 on leaves incl. 1881 18mm 1/2d. on plate 181 1d. mint, 1882-86 30pa. mint, 1894-96 values to 45pi. mint, 1/2pi. with large “S” in “PIASTRE” variety, 1912-15 values to 18pi. mint, 1938-51 most values to £1 mint, various used, also a selection of Ionian Is., etc., mixed condition. (approx. 234).

Cyprus: Cancellations: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II cancellation collection in a binder incl. a range of Q.V. with barred oval obliterators, values to 6pi., c.d.s.’s, squared circles, multiples incl. blocks of four and larger, good range of Rural Service cancellations on mainly low denomination Q.V. to Q.E.II adhesives, many on piece, etc. (100s)

Denmark: 1854-59 4sk. orange-brown type I in a used block of six, all cancelled by “121” numerals of Kiel, all just touched at top, small fault at lower right, otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. Ex Straus. S.G. 9a. Photo.

Denmark: 1854-59 8sk. green, used with 1864-70 perf. 13 x 121/2 3sk. lilac-rose pair on 1866 (Mar. 26) cover from Aalborg to London, minor imperfections, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 12, 25. Photo.

Denmark: A selection on stockleaves and loose, incl. 1864-70 perf. 13 x 121/2 16sk. used (3), 1870-74 16sk. used (2), 1937 (Jan.) 2kr. booklet, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Denmark: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1864-70 perf. 13 x 121/2 16sk. used, 1875-1901 to 100ö (2) used, 1907-12 to 100ö mint, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Dominica: 1923-33 £1 black and purple on red, fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 91, cat. £225. Photo.

Dominica: A collection from 1874 to 1935 on leaves, majority mint incl. 1874 1d. to 1s., 1877-79 1/2d. to 1s., 1886-90 1/2d. to 1s., 1903-07 and 1907-08 sets to 5s., K.G.V issues complete, etc., varied condition, a few with tone spots on gum, mainly fine. (92).

Ecuador: 1865-72 1r. green used on 1868 (Dec. 1) entire from Guayaquil to Peru, tied by very neat “FRANCA” in diamond of dots in red with another strike below, and blue oval Peru receiving mark. Ex Straus. Photo.

Ecuador: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. some pre-stamp covers, 1865-72 1r. pair used on 1870 entire, 4r. red used, 4r. brown-red variety printed both sides, unused without gum with B.P.A. certificate (1965), range of covers and cards, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Egypt: 1956 Scout Jamboree imperforate miniature sheet, fine mint. S.G. MS514, cat. £1,700. Photo.

Egypt: An accumulation in album, stockbook, leaves and loose, contained in a carton, incl. 1933 Railway sets mint (2), 1933-38 Air set mint, 1933 Aviation Congress set mint, good range of covers and cards, cancellations with Hotel Posts, used abroad, postal stationery, Postal Seals, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Egypt: A mint and used collection in four albums, incl. 1926 Agriculture set used, 1932 100m. on £E1 used, 1931 Zeppelin set used, 1933 Aviation set used, 1934 U.P.U. set used, 1938 Birthday £E1 mint, 1946 Anniversary imperf. and perf. miniature sheets mint, British Forces in Egypt 1935 Silver Jubilee 1pi. used, etc. (many 100s)

Egypt: A collection from 1881 to 1936 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1914 to 200m., 1923-24 to £E1 (less 200m.), 1926 Agricultural Exhibition, 1926 Port Fuad 5m. to 15m. (toned), 1927-37 values to £E1, 1931 Zeppelin overprints, 1933 Railway Congress, Air set (less 1938 2m.), Aviation Congress, etc., varied condition. (162).

Egypt: A mainly used selection on stockcards, incl. 1931 Zeppelin set, 1934 U.P.U. set, British Forces with 1935 Silver Jubilee 1pi., etc. (348)

Egypt: A mint and used collection in a binder (100s)

Egypt: A selection of covers and cards between 1891 and 1936 in an album, incl. incoming mail, T.P.O.’s, etc. (118 items)

Egypt: A selection of covers and cards between 1889 and 1945 in an album, selected for Cairo and district cancellations, also some stamps. (232)

Egypt: A selection of covers and cards in an album, incl. a range of cancellations arranged alphabetically, postal stationery, etc. (192 items)

Egypt: Cancellations: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Constantinople, Jeddah, Smyrna, Volo, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Egypt: British Forces in Egypt: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. mint, very minor gum thins otherwise fine. S.G. A10, cat. £250. Photo.

El Salvador: 1893 (Aug. 15) envelope from San Salvador to Paris, bearing 1893 1c. (4), 2c. pair, 3c. (4), 5c. pair, 10c. pair, 11c. and 20c. (2) all cancelled by blue duplexes , scarce franking. Ex Straus. Photo.

El Salvador: A mint and used accumulation in album, stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. covers and cards, postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 1/2d. to £1 set mint, both 5s. with a little toning on reverse otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 60-69, cat. £900. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1912-20 Watermark Multiple Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 60-69, cat £900. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1918-20 “WAR STAMP” 1s. light bistre-brown, First overprinting, in an unmounted mint complete sheet of 60 (folded) incl. [R. 3/3] wide space between “WAR” and “STAMP”, a few wrinkles and some split perfs. in margins, two stamps affected by staple mark on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 72, cat. £2,280+, SH 37a I, t1.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 Whale & Penguin 1/2d. to £1 set, with extra 6d. and 1s. shades, good to fine mint. S.G. 116-126, cat £723. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1929-37 Whale & Penguin 1/2d. to £1 set mint, £1 with gum bend otherwise fine. S.G. 116-126, cat. £650. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine mint. (12). S.G. 127-138, cat £3,500. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to £1 set mint, £1 with part lightly toned gum otherwise fine and fresh. S.G 127-38, cat. £3,500. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to £1 set mint, 4d. and 1s. with a few toned perfs. and 5s. with light overall gum toning, £1 with slightly disturbed gum otherwise fine. S.G. 127-138, cat. £3,500. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1933 (July 2) philatelic envelope to Cayman Islands, bearing 1933 Centenary 1/2d. tied by “FOX BAY/B” c.d.s., small handstruck “T” below with Caymans 1932 Centenary 1d. applied as postage due. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1938-50 1/2d. to £1 set less 1d. black and violet, 2d. black and carmine-red, 3d. and 1s.3d., perforated “SPECIMEN”, faintly toned, otherwise fine. Photo.

Falkland Islands: 1938-50 5s. indigo and pale yellow-brown, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 161b, cat. £900. Photo.

Falkland Islands: A mint and used collection in four albums and cover album, incl. 1904-12 to 5s., 1912-20 to 10s. mint, used to 5s. (2) used, 1921-28 set mint, 1933 Centenary to 1s. mint and used, 1935 Silver Jubilee set in mint blocks of four, 1952 to £1 (2) mint and used, 1960-66 Birds set mint, 1962 Radio 2s. with inverted watermark mint pair, good range of later issues to 1999, etc. (many 100s)

Falkland Islands: A Q.V. to K.G.V mint collection on leaves with a good range of Q.V. shades with 1/2d. (3), 1d. (10), 2d. (2), 21/2d. (4), 6d. (2, one a pair), 9d. (2) and 1s. (2), 1898 2s.6d. and 5s., 1904-12 to 5s. with 1/2d. and 3s. shades, 1912-20 to 1s. (3), 1918-20 War Stamp printings, 1921-28 set to 1s. with some shades, 1935 Jubilee set, etc., mainly fine. (86).

Falkland Islands: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1885-91 4d. unused, 1904-12 5s. used, 1912-20 to 5s. mint (2), 1921-28 to 3s. mint (2), 1929-37 to 10s. mint, 1933 Centenary to 2s.6d., 1938-50 to £1 mint (2), used, 1952 set mint, 1960-66 Birds sets mint (2), etc. (100s)

Falkland Islands: A mainly mint Q.V. collection, incl. 1878-79 4d. used, 6d., 1s., 1882 1d. dull claret, 1885-91 4d. grey-black, 1891-1902 range of shades, 1898 2s.6d. (2) and 5s., etc., varied condition. (37)

Falkland Islands: A Q.V. to Q.E.II mainly mint collection in five printed albums incl. 1891-1902 CA to 9d, 1s., 1912-20 MCA to 3s. green, 1933 Centenary 1/2d. to 5s., later sets to 1998 mainly unmounted incl. 1952 1/2d. to £1, also Dependencies, South Georgia, B.A.T., etc. (100s)

Falkland Islands: A mint collection from 1929 to 1987 in four albums incl. 1929-37 to 2s.6d., 1938-50 to £1 (less 2s.6d.), 1952 to £1, 1960-66 to £1 (less 2d., 51/2d.), almost complete 1965 to 1987, Dependencies incl. 1944-45 overprints, 1946-49 thick and thin map sets, South Georgia 1963-69 to both £1, 1971-76 to 50p. on 10s., later definitives and commemoratives, British Antarctic Territory 1963-69 to both £1 (less 1/2d.), 1971 to 50p. on 10s., later virtually complete to 1987 (Mar.), also Ross Dependency and A.A.T., etc., mainly fine, all apparently unmounted from 1952. (few 100s).

Falkland Islands: A K.G.V to Q.E.II collection in a Viscount album incl. 1938-50 1/2d. to £1 mint and to 5s. used, 1952 1/2d. to £1 mint, 1960-66 1/2d. to £1 mint, Dependencies with 1954 1/2d. to £1 set unmounted mint, etc. (100s)

Falkland Islands: A K.G.V mint selection incl. 1918-20 War Tax printings to 1s. (3), 1921-28 shades to 1s., 1929-37 Whale and Penguin to 5s. with some shades, and 1933 Centenary to 4d., mainly fine. (39).

Falkland Islands Dependencies: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1946-49 Thin Map sets mint (2), used, 1954-62 sets mint and used, etc. (few 100s)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: A collection on leaves, from 1944 onward incl. 1946--49 Thick and Thin Maps mint, 1954-62 to £1 mint (top values unmounted), South Georgia 1963-69 to both £1 mint, 1971 surcharges mint, set used with 1969 £1 on 1973 cover, later Dependencies and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Is. basic sets virtually complete mint to 1999 with miniature sheets, most also on f.d.c., etc., mainly fine.

Falkland Islands Dependencies: South Georgia: 1904-12 1d. vermilion, on piece with “South Georgia” imprint below and cancelled South Georgia (date very faint) c.d.s., fine. Photo.

Fiji: A Q.V. to Q.E.II duplicated selection in a stockbook, incl. 1906-12 £1 mint, 1912-23 £1 mint, 1938-55 to £1 mint and used, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Fiji: A mainly mint collection to 1935 on leaves incl. 1878-99 4d. on 1d., 1882 5s., 1891 surcharges (one of each value), 1903 1/2d. to £1, 1906-12 1/2d. to £1, 1912-23 1/4d. to £1, 1922-29 1/4d. to 5s., etc., mainly fine. (78).

Fiji: A Q.V. to Q.E.II mint and used collection in five albums contained in a carton with sets and miniature sheets to 2000, also booklets, airmail covers, f.d.c.’s and a run of Pacific Islands Study Circle journal “Pacifica’ from first issues onward, etc. (100s)

Finland: 1856 Small Pearls 10k. rose used with boxed Wiborg datestamp only, fine. Ex Straus. Gronland certificate (1974). S.G. 2, cat. £600. Photo.

Finland: 1856 Small Pearls 10k. rose used with pen cross and part lightly struck datestamp. Ex Straus. S.G. 2, cat. £600. Photo.

Finland: 1856 Small Pearls 10k. deep carmine used with Wiborg datestamp, possibly frame line just touched at left, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Facit 2c, cat. Sk. 8,000. Photo.

Finland: 1866-67 serpentine roulette 8p. black on blue-green type iii, fine unused without gum, full teeth. Ex Straus. Buhler certificate (1971). S.G. 46. Photo.

Finland: 1866-67 serpentine roulette 1m. brown on white type ii, fine used, almost all teeth. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1970). S.G. 48, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Finland: 1866-67 serpentine roulette 1m. brown on white type iii, fine used, almost all teeth. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1970). S.G. 49, cat. £850. Photo.

Finland: A selection in a stockbook and loose, incl. 1860 5k. grey-blue on blue unused, 1866 20p. blue type ii used on cover, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Finland: A mint and used accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1866 40p. type ii used on 1871 cover, a good range of cancellations with numerals, T.P.O’s., postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

France: 1529 to 1924, an accumulation of covers and cards, incl. early documents, a good range of Departmental marks, 1870 (Jan. 15) Ballon Monté cover to London, etc. (few 100s)

France: 1849-52 Ceres 1f. carmine-brown, a fine unused example with part original gum, good to large margins. S.G. 18. Photo.

France: 1849-52 40c. variety wide figure “4” on both sides, fine used with clear to large margins, “grille sans fin” cancellation leaving variety clearly visible. Ex Straus. S.G. 20, cat. £7,500. R.P.S. certificate (1954) Photo.

France: 1849-52 Ceres 20c. black used tête-bêche pair, horizontal crease, one has stain spot, just shaved at one corner. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1946). S.G. 23, cat. £8,500. Photo.

France: 1849-52 Ceres 20c. black used tête-bêche pair, both just shaved on two sides. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1999). S.G. 23, cat. £8,500. Photo.

France: 1849-52 Ceres 25c. blue used tête-bêche pair, defective but extremely rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1998). S.G. 24, cat. £17,000. Photo.

France: 1853-61 20c. blue in a mint block of four, fine and fresh. Ex Straus. Photo.

France: 1863-70 Laureated 4c. grey, an extremely rare tête-bêche pair, unused (no gum). Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1948). S.G. 123, cat. £27,000. Photo.

France: 1871-76 25c. blue type I tête-bêche pair, used, some perf separations (lower four are intact), creased, otherwise a scarce item. Ex Straus. Holcombe opinion (1994). S.G. 202. Photo.

France: 1877-90 Peace and Commerce type I 1c. Prussian blue, good used, centred to lower left. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 246, cat. £6,500. Photo.

France: 1941 Intelligence Service forgery of Petain 30c. red in a complete sheet of twenty (lightly folded between columns 3 and 4), some perf. separation and hinge reinforcement in margin, stamps fine with full gum. Maury 460+ euros.

France: A very comprehensive collection from 1849 to 2004 in ten Yvert albums, stockbook and loose, incl. 1849-52 10c. used, 20c. mint, 25c. unused, 40c. used, 1f. used (signed Calves), 1852-53 10c. used pair (faults), 1853-61 1c. mint marginal example, 5c. mint, 25c. unused, 1862 10c. mint, 1870-71 Siege 10c. and 20c. mint, 1870-71 Bordeaux 80c. used, Peace and Commerce issues to 5f. mint, later issues mint with 1900-06 2f. mint, 1917-22 War Orphans sets, 1923 Bordeaux 2f., 1926-27 Sower 10c. with “Mineraline” in margin, 1925 Exhibition miniature sheet, 1927 Strasbourg miniature sheet, Sinking Fund sets complete, 1929 Le Havre 2f. also used example, later issues virtually complete with much unmounted, Airs with 1936 50f. emerald-green (2), 1936 50f. ultramarine on rose (2), Postage Dues with 1881-92 1f. black, 2f. black and 5f. black, complete Red Cross booklets, Exhibition souvenir sheets, etc. (1,000s). Photo

France: A mainly mint collection from 1849 to 1934 on leaves, incl. 1849-52 10c., 15c., 20c., 25c. and 1852-53 10c. 1862 reprints, 1870-71 10c., 20c. and 40c., 1871 10 on 10c. unused (re-gummed), 1870-71 Bordeaux to 80c., Peace and Commerce to 5f., 1881-92 5f. reddish brown, 1900-06 2f., 1902 Mouchon set, 1903 to 30c., 1917-19 War Orphans set, 1923 Congress 1f., 1925-32 to 20f., 1927 Strasbourg pair, 1927 Air set, 1929-33 to 20f., 1929 Le Havre 2f., etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (308). Photo.

France: A collection to 1950 in a hingeless Davo album with early issues used incl. 1849-52 10c., 15c., 40c. pair, 1f. carmine single and pair, 1852-53 10c., 1853-61 to 1f. (thinned), perforated Napoleon issues unused and used, 1869 5f. used (small thin), 1870-71 Bordeaux values unused or mint with 1c. to 10c., 30c., 80c., 1876-85 “N” under “B” 4c., 75c. mint, “N” under “U” 10c., 1f. mint, later issues mainly mint with Mersons incl. 1900-06 2f., 1925-32 10f., 20f., Sowers almost complete, War Orphans sets complete (1917-19 5f. + 5f. with blunt corner), 1918 Red Cross 15c. + 5c., 1925 Paris 5f., Sinking Funds complete, 1928 1f.50 + 8.f50 with types I and II, 1927 Air pair, 1929 Le Havre 2f. (used), 1929-33 10f. types I and IIA, 20f. perf. 131/2 and perf. 13, 1936 Air set and Banknote 50f. (all used), 1937 PEXIP miniature sheet, Museum pair, etc., mixed condition, many fine. (few 100s)

France: A mint and used accumulation in three albums, stockbook and leaves, incl. 1870-71 Bordeaux 2c. red-brown mint, Peace and Commerce issues, 1917-19 War Orphans to 1f. + 1f. mint, 1936 Air 50f. ultramarine on rose used, a very good range of cancellations, used abroad, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

France: A collection of issues from 1929 to 1938 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1929 Le Havre 2f. (gum thin in margin), 1936 Air set to 50f., Air Banknote 50f., South Atlantic Flight 10f., 1937 PEXIP miniature sheet, Museums pair, 1938 Ader 50f., etc., varied condition, a few lightly stuck down. (147 + miniature sheet). Photo.

France: A mainly used selection in two stockbooks, incl. 1869 5f., Peace and Commerce issues, 1929-33 5f. type II mint block of four, Postage Dues, Colonies with French P.O’s in Zanzibar, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

France: A small mint collection written up on leaves, 1937 to 1950s incl. 1937 PEXIP miniature sheet, Relief Fund sets, W.W.II resistance issues, 1946-53 postage dues to 100f., 1947 U.P.U., 1949-50 Air to 1000f., also Guadeloupe and Martinique mint sets from 1930’s, etc., mainly fine. (few 100s).

France: A selection of mainly early issues in a stockbook, incl. 1849-52 20c. used (3), 25c. (5) used, 1870-71 Bordeaux to 80c. used, etc., mixed condition. (199)

France: A collection of used early issues on leaves, a small album and an approval book incl. a study of the 1853-61 20c. blue with dies I and II, wide range of shades, many multiples incl. strips of three (2), four (4) and five (on piece with additional single), block of four, varieties incl. “POSTFS” (3), other Ceres and Napoleon mainly perforated issues with a wide range of cancellations incl. numbers “1” to “39” in Paris stars, blue and red stars, 1853-61 10c. with petits chiffres in blue, Railway cancellations, Newspaper cancellations, Peace and Commerce issues with red and blue c.d.s. cancellations, 1876-85 “N” under “B” 1c. (mint), 1877-90 5f. block of four, few Sowers, etc., varied condition, the imperfs. mostly with four margins. (few 100s)

French Colonies: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, on leaves and loose, incl. General Issues, Andorra 1931 set mint, Benin 1892 5c. green on pale green with blue overprint used (small tear), Cameroun 1915 to 2f. mint. 1916 to 2f. mint, Congo, Dahomey, Djibouti with 1894-1902 to 5f. mint, French Morocco with 1902-10 to 2p. on 2f. mint, French P.O’s in China, French P.O’s in Turkey, Gabon, Guadeloupe, Indo-China 1904-06 to 10f. mint, Madagascar with 1889 05 on 25c. used, Diego Suarez, New Caledonia, Obock with 1894-1903 to 5f. mint, Reunion, Tunisia 1888 5f. used, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (100s)

French Colonies: General Issues: 1871-76 20c. blue, a used tête-bêche pair, one with frame line just touched at base, otherwise fine and rare. Ex Straus. S.G. 17a, cat. £16,000.

French Colonies: Congo: 1900 (July 8) Brazzaville Provisional 15 on 30c. used, minute cancellation indent, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1972) states “obliterated par complaisance at a later date”. S.G. 35. Photo.

French Colonies: French Southern and Antarctic Territories: A collection mainly written up on leaves arranged by subject with mint incl. Madagascar 1948 overprinted 100f., 1956-60 to 200f., additional values incl. 25f., most 1960’s and 1970’s issues incl. 1969 Air 100f., 200f., 1971 Fish set, 1972 Air 100f., 250f., later to 1997, covers from 1958 with many f.d.c.’s, etc., mainly fine, most of the mint unmounted. (few 100s)

French Colonies: Guadeloupe: 1891 (Sept.) Imperforate 80c. rose, a good mint example, collector’s mark on gum, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1951). S.G. 20, cat. £850. Photo.

French Colonies: Madagascar: 1889 (Mar.-Dec.) 05 on 10c. and 25 on 40c. fine used. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973). S.G. 1, 3, cat. £380. Photo.

French Colonies: Madagascar: 1891 (June 29) 1f. black on yellow, fine unused (as issued). Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1975). S.G. 13, cat. £1,100. Photo.

French Colonies: New Caledonia: 1881-84 25 on 35c. black on yellow, variety surcharge inverted, small tone spot, otherwise fine mint. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1966). S.G. 6a, cat. £1,100. Photo.

French Colonies: New Caledonia: 1881-84 25 on 75c. rose-carmine, variety surcharge inverted, fine mint. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1966). S.G. 7a, cat. £1,100. Photo.

Gambia: 1880-81 Watermark Crown CC upright 1/2d. (2), 1d., 2d., 3d. (2), 6d., 1s., 1886-93 Watermark Crown CA 1d., 2d., 21/2d., 3d., 4d. and 1s., in sheets of fifteen and 1/2d. (2) to 1s. (2) singles, mainly fine.

Gambia: 1886-93 Watermark Crown CA 6d. bronze-green in a complete mint sheet of fifteen (5 x 3) with sloping label varieties, a little toning on reverse and some perf. reinforcement, stamps mostly unmounted, also 1/2d. grey-green and 1s. violet mint sheets of fifteen. S.G. 22, 33, a, 35. Photo.

Gambia: 1886-93 Watermark Crown CA 6d. deep bronze-green in a complete mint sheet of fifteen (5 x 3) with sloping label varieties, fine with stamps unmounted. S.G. 33c, ca. Photo.

Gambia: 1902-05 Watermark Crown CA 2s.6d. purple and brown on yellow with variety dented frame, [Left pane, R. 1/6], fine mint. S.G. 55a, cat. £425. Photo.

Gambia: 1904-06 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 71/2d. green and carmine showing variety dented frame [Left pane, R. 1/6], mint, fine. S.G. 65a, cat. £350. Photo.

Gambia: 1935 Silver Jubilee 11/2d. in mint upper left corner marginal block of four, one showing “short extra flagstaff” [Pl. 2, R. 2/1], unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 143b, cat. £275+. Photo.

Gambia: A collection from 1880 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1880-81 wmk. sideways 3d., 4d., 6d., 1886-93 to 1s. with some shades, 1902-05 to 3s. (less 1s.), 1s.6d. with dented frame variety, 1904-06 to 2s., 1909 to 3s., K.G.V sets complete with a few shades, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (125).

German States: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Baden, Bavaria 1849 1k. black used (repaired), Bergedorf 1861 1/2s. black on pale blue used, 11/2s. black on yellow used (thinned), Bremen 1856-63 5sgr. used, Brunswick 1852 1sgr. rose used, 3sgr. vermilion used, Hamburg 1859 4s. yellow-green used (thinned), North German Confederation, Oldenburg 1859 2gr. black on rose unused (small thin), 1861 1g. dull blue used, 2g. red used (2, one repaired, other has small tear), Saxony 1855-63 10ngr. blue used, Thurn and Taxis, Wurttemberg 1851-52 18k on slate-lilac used, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

German States: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. Bavaria, Hanover, Heligoland, Prussia with 1867 cover bearing 1861-65 6pf. block of four and 1861 1sgr., Saxony, duplication, etc., very mixed condition. (100s)

German States: Baden: A used duplicated accumulation on leaves, incl. 1860-62 3k. (16), 1862-65 9k. pale brown strip of three used on 2k. stationery envelope, range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

German States: Bavaria: Cancellations: A much duplicated accumulation of issues to 1900, study of the numeral cancellations, 1850-58 18k., 1862-63 18k., some mint, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

German States: Württemberg: A used duplicated accumulation on leaves, incl. 1851-52 6k. (119), 9k. (22), 1859-62 imperforate 3k. (150), range of cancellations, etc. varied condition but many fine. Ex Straus. (100s)

Germany: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1933 Chicago Flight 1m. used, 1933 Nothilfe miniature sheet unused (faults), 1940 Workers set used, West Germany, Saar, Colonies, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Germany: A mint and used accumulation in a stockbook, on leaves and loose, incl. a good range of small and large Shields with 1872 small Shield 5g. used (3), 7k. used (5), large Shield 1/4g. used (4), 21/2g. used (2), postal stationery, German Occupation of Belgium 1914-18 range of covers, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Germany: A duplicated accumulation in mixed condition in a stockbook with a range of early unused with small and large shields, 1899-1900 to 5m. used, Zeppelins, also Colonies. etc. (many 100s)

German Colonies: A selection in a stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. Cameroun, Caroline Islands 1899-1900 overprint type 1 mint (few gum creases, with Jaschke-Lantelme certificate (2000), German P.O’s in Morocco 1905 to 3p.75c. on 3m. mint, 1911-18 3p.75c. on 3m. used, German P.O’s in Turkish Empire, German South West Africa, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Gibraltar: 1906-12 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 8s. very fine used with B.P.A. certificate (1979). S.G. 74, cat. £225. Photo.

c£5 violet and black, lightly mounted mint, fine, very good appearance. S.G. 108, cat. £1,500. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1925-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA £5 violet and black, fine mint. S.G. 108, cat £1,500. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1925-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA £5 violet and black mint, slightly brown gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 108, cat. £1,500. Photo.

Gibraltar: 1938-51 2s. black and brown perf. 13 with variety broken “R”, fine and fresh mint, very lightly mounted. S.G. 128ba. Photo.

Gibraltar: A comprehensive mint collection in three Collecta albums, incl. 1886 overprinted set, 1886-87 set, 1889 surcharged set, 1889-96 set, 1898 set, 1903, 1904-08, 1906-12, 1912-24 sets, 1925-32 set, 1938-51 set with all perfs and watermarks, Q.E.II virtually complete to 2008 (unmounted from 1964), etc., varied condition. (100s)

Gibraltar: A comprehensive used collection in three Collecta albums, incl. 1886 overprinted set, 1886-87 set, 1889 surcharged set, 1889-96 set, 1898 set, 1903, 1904-08, 1906-12, 1912-24 sets, 1925-32 set, 1938-51 set with all perfs and watermarks, Q.E.II virtually complete to 2008, etc., mixed condition, some doubtful or fiscal cancellations. (100s)

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in five stockbooks, incl. 1886 to 6d. mint, 1886-87 to 1s. mint (2), 1889 to 75c. on 1s. mint (2), 1889-96 to 5p. mint, 1898 to 1s. mint (2), 1903 to 8s. mint, 1904-08 £1 mint (creased), 1912-24 set mint, 1925-32 to £1 mint (3), 1938-51 to £1 mint (3), 1953-59 to £1 mint (4), etc., mixed condition. (many 100s)

Gibraltar: A mint collection from 1886 to 1935 on leaves with Q.V. issues complete (a few unused), 1903 to £1 (some low values unused), additional £1 (crease), 1904-08 to 4s., 1906-12 to 8s. (less 6d.), 1912-24 to £1, 1921-27 to 8s., 1925-32 to £1, etc., varied condition, some with lightly toned gum, mainly fine. (118).

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in four albums in a small carton incl. 1886-87 4d. used, 1889-96 values to 2p. used, K.G.V values to 5s. used, 1938-51 to £1 mint incl. perf. 131/2 1s. and 5s., 1948 Wedding mint, Q.E.II incl. 1953-59 to £1 used, 1960-62 to £1 mint and used, virtually complete mint 1968 to 1987 with definitives, commemoratives and miniature sheets, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (few 100s).

Gibraltar: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II small mint and used collection on leaves incl. a selection of G.B. used in Gibraltar with line engraved and surface printed, range of Q.V. mint and used, K.E.VII values to 2s. purple and bright blue on blue used, K.G.V values to 1s. mint, 1938-51 to £1 mint (less 11/2d. carmine, 2d. grey and 2s.), to 10s. used with some perfs., etc., mixed condition. (approx. 225).

Gilbert and Ellice Islands: 1911 to 1935 issues complete mint, varied condition, 1911 (Mar.) 1/2d. without gum, mainly fine. Photo. (36).

Gold Coast: A collection from 1876 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1883 1/2d. and 1d. used, 1884-91 to 2s. mint with shades, 1898-1902 10s. used, remainder mint incl. 1902 to 20s., 1904-06 to 2s.6d., 1907-13 to 5s., 1913-21 to 10s. (3), 20s., 1921-24 to 15s. and £2, 1928 to 5s., 1923 postage dues, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (121).

Gold Coast: Cancellations: A mainly Q.V. selection on leaves and loose, incl. Addah, Adjuah, Axim, Begoro with 1908 Q.V. 1/2d. stationery card with addirional K.E.VII 1/2d. tied by “BEGORO” type D2 c.d.s., Beraku, Cape Coast, Chamah, Dixcove, Elmina, Gambaga, Mumford, Obuasi, Prestea, Sekondi, Winneba, some covers and cards, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Accra: 1884-91 Watermark Crown CA set of nine values used on 1897 2d. registered envelope (size I) used to England, all cancelled by barred ovals, with oval wax seal “POST OFFICE/GOLD COAST/ACCRA” on reverse, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Bole: 1900 envelope registered to Banbury, England, franked by 1898-1902 1/2d. (6) 1/2d., tied by type D1 c.d.s.’s in violet, scarce. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Christianborg Castle: 1895 (Aug. 12) Q.V. 1d. stationery card to England, cancelled by fine and rare “XBORG CASTLE” c.d.s. type D2 with another strike below and “ACCRA” transit mark. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Dodowa: 1902 (Feb. 2) envelope ro England bearing 1898-1902 1d. with manuscript “Dodowah/4.2.02”. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Kintampo: 1899 cover front bearing 1898-1902 1/2d. and 3d. tied by “KINTAMPO” c.d.s. type D2 and three line “NORTHERN TERRITORIES/GOLD COAST/9 JAN. 1899” type D1 state 2, rare. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Kintampo: 1901 type D3 Q.V. 2d. registered envelope to England, additionally franked 1898-1902 1d. (2), slightly soiled, otherwise fine and scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Mansu: 1905 Q.V. 1d. stationery card to Cape Coast Castle, tied by type D2 c.d.s. with another strike below, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Gold Coast: Cancellations: Winnebah: 1876-84 Watermark Crown CC 2d. green bisected diagonally and used on 1884 (June 12) envelope from Winnebah to Accra, neatly tied by “WINNEBAH” code A c.d.s. (type 2) with another strike below, manuscript “1” in red crayon and Accra receiving mark, the envelope with central vertical crease, some faults on reverse, otherwise of fine appearance and rare. Ex Sacher. S.G. 6a. Photo.

Greece: 1835 entire from Zante to Cephalonia with transit and despatch marks, also 1853 entire from Corfu to Stros, bearing “COFU” c.d.s. and Syros receiving mark on reverse.

Greece: 1861 Paris printing 2l., 1861-62 First Athens 10l., 40l. and 1862-67 80l. used on 1863 cover from Marseilles to Patras, all lifted and hinged, imperfections. Ex Straus. Photo.

Greece: 1861 Paris printing 5l. emerald on greenish, used vertical pair, very close to enormous margins, lightly cancelled “67” numerals, upper stamp creased at base, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 3. Photo.

Greece: 1861 Paris printing 20l. blue on bluish, horizontal pair, fine used on 1861 (Dec. 8) cover, slightly toned, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 4. Photo.

Greece: 1861 Paris printing, 10l. red-orange on blue a fresh unused example with small part orginal gum, fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1965). S.G. 7, cat. £800. Photo.

Greece: 1861-62 First Athens printing 1l. pale chocolate fine print, fresh mint horizontal strip of three, left hand stamp defective, other two fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1976). S.G. 8Ba. Photo.

Greece: 1862-67 5l., 10l., 20l. and 40l. used on 1864 entire to Athens, two affected by filing creases, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Greece: 1862-67 10l. and 80l. (2), used on 1862 (Sept. 15) envelope from Athens to England, all stamps have been lifted and hinged back into position. Ex Straus. Photo.

Greece: 1876 Paris printing 30l. olive-brown on cream, in an unused horizontal strip of three with large part original gum, very fresh. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1956). S.G. 51. Photo.

Greece: 1896 Olympic Games 1l. to 10d. set, mainly fine mint, fresh appearance. Ex Straus. S.G. 110-121, cat. £1,500. Photo.

Greece: A mainly used collection of large Hermes Heads on leaves, incl. 1861 Paris Print 20l., 10l. (2, one thinned), 1861-62 First Athens 5l. unused without gum (3), 1875-80 10l with variety “0” only (3), five with variety “00” and one with variety “01” for “10”, some duplication, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Greece: A mint and used accumulation on leaves, stockleaves and loose, incl. large and small Hermes Heads, 1896 Olympic Games 2d. used, 1906 Olympic Games set mint (faults), 1954 Enosis set mint, 1955 Rotary 2d. mint block of four, duplication, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (100s)

Greece: A mint and used collection from 1861 to 1988 in three Schaubek albums with a range of Hermes Heads used, post war sets virtually complete. (many 100s)

Greece: A selection of large Hermes Heads on covers incl. 1862 entire to Trieste, bearing 1861 5l., 40l. and 1862-67 10l. and 20l., 1862 entire from France to Athens, bearing 1861 2l., 1862-67 10l., 40l. and 80l., 1865-68 three entires from Meteline all with Austrian Levant 10sld. and Greek 40l., etc., very mixed condition. Ex Straus. (37 items)

Grenada: A Q.V. to K.G.V mint collection on leaves incl. 1883 to 1s., 1886 1d. on 1/2d. and 1d. on 1s., 1895 to 1935 basic sets complete plus some shades, etc., mainly fine. (116).

Grenada: Cancellations: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection in an album, incl. Parish cancellations with Carriacou, St. Andrews, St. Johns, St. Marks, etc. (few 100s)

Guatemala: An accumulation in a stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. a good range of covers and cards, cancellations, postal stationery, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Haiti: A selection on leaves and loose, incl. 1881 3c. mint block of four and pair, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Honduras: A mint and used accumulation in two stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. range of covers and cards with postal stationery, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Hong Kong: 1862-63 no watermark 2c. to 96c. set of seven values, fair to fine used. S.G. 1-7, cat £1,190. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1863-71 Watermark Crown CC 24c. green, handstamped “SPECIMEN”, few blunted perfs, otherwise fine with gum. S.G. 14s. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1880 (Mar.-Sept.) 5c. on 8c. to 10c. on 24c. set, good to fine used. S.G. 23-27, cat. £380. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1882-96 Watermark Crown CA 5c. blue fine used with Thailand circle of dots cancellation, scarce. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1885 (Sept.) $1 on 96c. grey-olive, mint horizontal pair, toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 42, cat £1,500. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1891 7c. on 10c. green, variety surcharge double, used, fine. S.G. 43b, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1891 (Jan.-Mar.) without Chinese characters 20c. on 30c. grey-green, 50c. on 48c. dull purple and $1 on 96c. purple on red mint, 20c. on 30c. with some toning, 50c. on 48c. with small pencil note on reverse, $1 on 96c. fine. S.G. 45a, 46, 47, cat. £1,185. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1898 (Apr.) without Chinese character 10c. on 30c. grey-green, a mint example, minor corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 54, cat £600. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1898 (Apr.) with Chinese character, 10c. on 30c. grey-green showing “10” widely spaced, fine used. S.G. 55b, cat. £900. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1903 Watermark Crown CA 1c. to $10 set mint, a few rather heavy hinge remainders, mainly fine. S.G. 62-76, cat. £2,500. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1903 Watermark Crown CA $2 slate and scarlet, fine used. S.G. 73, cat. £300. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1903 Watermark Crown CA $3 slate and dull blue, fine used. S.G. 74, cat. £375. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1903 Watermark Crown CA $5 purple and blue-green, fine used. S.G. 75, cat. £500. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1904-06 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to $10 set good to fine mint, a few heavy hinge remainders, $2 with pencil note on reverse. S.G. 77-90, cat £3,000. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1907-11 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $2 set mint, 1c. and 2c. with imperfections otherwise good to fine. S.G. 91-99, cat. £550. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $10 set (less 25c. type B) mint, with 2c., 4c., 12c. and 50c. shades, and additional $5 (both white back), a few with pencil notes on reverse, mainly good to fine. S.G. 100-108, 110-116, cat. £2,300+. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1935 Silver Jubilee 5c. in an unmounted mint block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, one showing “short extra flagstaff” [Pl. 2, R. 2/1], fine. S.G. 134b, cat. £425+. Photo.

Hong Kong: 1982 Ports of Hong Kong 20c., an unmounted mint vertical pair from the top of the sheet, variety imperforate, fine and very rare. S.G. 407 var. Photo.

Hong Kong: A Q.V. to K.G.V selection of cancellations on leaves with Yokohama (also a few Japan) incl. 1862 18c., 1863-71 96c. brownish grey, 1876-77 28c. on 30c., 1877 16c., various maritime cancellations incl. French and German, etc., a few duplicates, mixed condition. (81).

Hong Kong: A Q.V. to Q.E.II accumulation in an album, three stockbooks and loose, incl. 1862-63 18c. unused, 1863-71 2c. mint (2), 4c. mint (2), 1882-96 to 30c. (2) mint, 1891 20c. on 30c. and 50c. on 48c. mint, 1891 Jubilee 2c. used (3), 1898 with additional Chinese character 10c. on 30c. in a mint block of four, 1912-21 $3 mint, 1921-37 $2 mint (2), 1938-52 to $10 green and violet used, 1941 Centenary set in mint blocks of four, duplication, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Hong Kong: A Q.V. collection on leaves incl. 1862-63 no wmk. set unused or used, 1863-71 4c. mint, 1880 (Mar.-Sept.) 5c. on 8c. to 10c. on 24c. surcharged set used, 1880 (Mar.-Dec.) to 48c. used, 1882-96 10c. dull mauve, 10c. green mint, 1891 with Chinese characters 20c. on 30c. to $1 on 96c. mint, 1891 Jubilee 2c. mint, 1898 $1 on 96c. mint, 1898 without Chinese characters 10c. on 30c. unused, 1900-01 set to 30c. mint, Postcard Stamp 1879 3c. on 16c. unused on postcard (Yang P1a), Postal Fiscals with a selection used, 1897 $1 on $2 olive-green mint, etc., mixed condition. (75).

Hong Kong: A mainly unmounted mint Q.E.II accumulation from 1981 to 1998 in two stockbooks, two cover albums and loose, incl. 1982 set in corner blocks of four, 1985-87 to $50 in marginal blocks of four, 1987-88 to $50 in corner blocks of four, 1989-91 set in blocks of four, virtually complete commemoratives in block of four, miniature sheets, booklets, some f.d.c.’s, etc. (1,000s)

Hong Kong: A mostly Q.V. to K.G.V duplicated collection in an album, mainly used incl. 1862-63 values to 24c. (2), 1863-71 to 96c. brownish grey (5), 1880 10c. on 16c., 1880 48c. (2), 1891 Jubilee 2c. (3), one with broken “1” in “1891” (faults), also a mint example, duplicated K.E.VII, high values mainly fiscally used, 1912-21 to $3 (2), $5, $10 (2), 1921-37 to $3 (2), $5 (3), also a few K.G.VI with 1948 Wedding set unmounted mint and used (2), China overprints mint and used incl. multiples, range of Treaty Ports, fiscals, postage dues incl. 1938-47 set mint, Japanese Occupation 1945 set used, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Hong Kong: A mint selection from 1921 to 1935, comprising 1921-37 1c. to $5 set ($3 unmounted, $5 with light bend), additional 25c. and 50c., 4c. corner plate number block of 12 (6 x 2, some perf. splitting) with [R. 9/4] broken Chinese character variety, 1935 Jubilee set, and 1923 wmk. upright postage due set, a few imperfections, mainly fine. (41).

Hong Kong: A mainly used collection from 1862 to 1971 in varied condition in a Yang printed album with a selection of Q.V. issues, 1912-21 MCA to $10 , 1921-37 Script to $5 (2), 1938-52 to both $10, 1948 Wedding set, Post Offices in China 1917-21 MCA to $3, 1922-27 Script to $2, Postage Dues with 1923 and 1938 sets mint, etc. (100s)

Hong Kong: A Q.E.II mint accumulation to 1980s on stockpages with definitive sets incl. 1954-62 to $10, 1973-74 to $20 and 1976 no wmk. to $20, 1982 to $50 in plate number corner singles, commemorative sets, a few miniature sheets, etc. varied condition with a few slightly stuck-down, the majority fine unmounted. (few 100s)

Hong Kong: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1946 Victory $1 with variety extra stroke mint, 1976 set used, 1981 Housing miniature sheet used, etc. (100s)

Hong Kong: A small collection in an album with mint incl. 1917-21 P.O.’s in China overprint values to 50c., 1938-52 values to $2 reddish violet and scarlet (2), 1941 Centenary set, 1946 Victory $1 with extra stroke variety, used from Q.V., etc., mixed condition. (approx. 205).

Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1874-1902 perf. 14 $10 with “PAID ALL” c.d.s. and pen marks. S.G. F6. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Canton: 1880 (Mar-Sept.) 10c. on 16c. yellow, fine used. S.G. Z154, cat. £275

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Hankow: 1891 7c. on 10c. and 14c. on 30c. fine used. S.G. Z461, 462. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Shanghai: 1903 (Jan.-July) $2 slate and scarlet, fine used. S.G. Z831, cat. £375. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: Shanghai: 1903 (Jan.-July) $10 slate and orange on blue, fine used. S.G. Z834, cat. £650. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: 1917-21 1c. to $10 set used with 50c. shade, and 1922-27 1c. to $2 set mint, varied condition, 1917-21 $3 with surface fault, $10 with some blunted perfs. S.G. 1-28. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: 1917-21 1c. used vertical pair, one showing variety Crown broken at right. S.G. 1b, cat. £400. Photo.

Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: 1917-21 $10 purple and black on red, mint, centre slightly rubbed, otherwise fine. S.G. 17, cat. £950. Photo.

Iceland: A mainly used selection, incl. postal stationery with 1880-1900 8ore (2), 10ore (3), range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Iceland: Revenues: 1964 100kr., unmounted mint block of 20 showing dramatic pre-perforation paper fold across two stamps, resulting in part imperforate variety.

India: 1854-55 4a. indigo and deep red, Head Die II, Frame Die I, used example cut to shape, showing variety frame double, very rare with only a very few examples having been recorded. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1981). S.G. 20 var. Photo.

India: 1866 Fiscal stamp 6a. purple with small overprint, fine unused. S.G. 68, cat. £1,900. Photo.

India: 1882 (Apr. 2) 11/2a stationery card to England cancelled by bars with “PORT BLAIR” (Andaman Islands) c.d.s., scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

India: 1911 (Feb. 18)1911 (Feb. 18) Allahabad First Aerial Post, two registered envelopes, one with 2a., the other 8a., tied by magenta cachet, both with registration handstamp, backstamped Allahabad and Delhi. Photo.

India: Officials: 1902-09 3p., 1/2a. (2), 1a., 2a. and 1r. all handstamped “ULTRAMAR” without gum, from the Portuguese receiving authority. Photo.

India and States: A collection in four stockbooks, incl. 1854-55 4a. used (7, five are cut to shape), 1895 2r., 3r. (2), 5r. mint, 1902-11 to 15r. mint, 1911-22 25r. mint, 1948 Gandhi set unmounted mint (3), 1949-52 set unmounted mint, Convention States, Feudatory States, etc. (many 100s)

India: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection on leaves with early issues used from 1854 imperfs., later mainly mint incl. 1882-90 to 1r. (4a.6p. used), 1895 2r. to 5r., 1926-33 to 25r., Officials mint incl. 1867-73 to 8a. with some shades, 1912-13 to 15r., 1926-31 10r., Q.V. and K.E.VII C.E.F. issues to 1r. mint, etc., varied condition. (approx. 285).

India used Abroad: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Aden, Bahrain, Bushire, Malaya, Zanzibar, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Indian States: A collection on leaves with Convention States mainly mint incl. Chamba 1887-95 values to 2r. and 5r., 1913 to 1r., Gwalior K.E.VII and K.G.V to 5r., Jind 1914-27 to 5r. (less 1r.), 1927-37 to 10r. (less 3a.6p.), Nabha Official 1885 2a., 1885-97 to both 1r., Patiala 1912-26 values to 5r., 1928-34 to 2r., range of officials to 1r., Feudatory States mint and used incl. Cochin, Indore 1927-37 1r. to 5r. mint, Jaipur 1931 Investiture set to 5r. mint (less 2a., 1a. without gum), 1932 Postage and Revenue 2r. mint, Sirmoor 1894-99 to 1r. (less 4a.) mint, Soruth 1929 set to 1r. mint, Officials mint, etc., varied condition, some with toned gum. (100s)

Indian Feudatory States: A mint and used selection in a stockbook, with Cochin and Travancore, Officials, duplication, etc. (approx. 1,600)

Indian Feudatory States: Bhopal: Officials: 1936-49 4a. blue and brown, with variety frame double, fine used. S.G. 0339ea, cat. £350. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Charkhari: 1894 1a. dull green, unused, on slightly toned paper, a fine example of this rarity. S.G. 2, cat. £1,900. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Charkhari: 1894 4a. dull green, unused, on slightly toned paper, minor hinge thinning and horizontal crease, but still a fine example of this rarity. S.G. 4, cat. £1,500. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Duttia: 1896 1a. red with control handstamp in blue, unused, hinge thinning, vertical crease, nevertheless a fine example of this rarity. S.G. 3, cat. £3,750. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Duttia: 1896 2a. black on yellow with control handstamp in blue, unused, vertical crease, otherwise fine and extremely rare. S.G. 6, cat. £2,750. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Duttia: 1896 4a. black on rose, unused, small crease, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 7, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Indian Feudatory States: Hyderabad: Covers: An extensive specialised collection of postal history and postal stationery written up on leaves in two cartons, with a great range of cards and envelopes incl. specialised studies of Officials and Revalidated with many varieties, Imperial period cancellation study, Railway cancellations, slogans, registered, postage due, etc. (many 100s)

Indian Feudatory States: Jaipur: Covers: An extensive collection of covers and cards written up on leaves with studies of postal stationery, cancellations incl. postage due, T.P.O’s, Post Office receipts, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Iran: 1879-80 (1kr.) black and brown with variety centre inverted, fine used. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1959). S.G. 49a, cat. £1,900. Photo.

Iran: A collection in four stockbooks and on leaves, incl. 1894 (Sept.) to 50k. in mint blocks of four, 1915 Parcel Post and Official sets mint, 1924-25 set used, 1930 Air set used, some duplication, etc. (many 100s)

Iraq: 1931 25r. violet unmounted mint, fine and scarce. S.G. 92, cat. £950. Photo.

Iraq: A mint collection from 1918 to 1934 on leaves incl. 1918-19 overprint set to 10r. on 100pi. (1r. on 10pi. has tougra type A), 1923-25 to 5r., 1931 to 10r., 1932 surcharges to 1d. on 25r. (slightly toned gum), 1932 to 1d., 1934 to 1d. (no 1f.), Officials incl. 1920-23 no wmk. 11/2a. on 5pa. to 10r. on 100pi. (1r. on 10pi. has tougra type A), wmk. Script to 2r. on 25pi., 1923 to 10r., 1924-25 to 10r., 1932 surcharges to 1d. on 25r., 1932 to 1d., 1934 to 1d. (no 1f.), etc., mainly fine. (193)

Iraq: 1919-20 five registered covers, incl. 1919 (Feb. 1) set of six values on 1919 (July 26) cover, etc.

Ireland: 1912 Propaganda labels, 1912 Imperial Union 1d. emerald-green and 1d. dull orange, both in fine mint blocks of four. Photo.

Ireland: 1922 Dollard 10s. fine used, small collectors mark on reverse. S.G. 21, cat. £375. Photo.

Ireland: 1922-23 Thom “Saorstát” overprint 2s.6d. chocolate-brown, complete mint sheet of forty, some tone spotting and minor creasing (mainly in margins), otherwise fine and scarce with full gum. Ex Joyce. S.G. 64, cat. £1,680+. Photo.

Ireland: 1922-23 Thom “Saorstát” overprint 10s. dull grey-blue, broken “S”plate, complete mint sheet of forty, odd trivial bend, otherwise mainly fine, fresh and very scarce, hinged in margins only. Ex Joyce. S.G. 66, cat. £7,200+. Photo.

Ireland: 1927 Composite Setting 2s.6d. chocolate-brown, complete mint sheet of forty incl. ten horizontal and two vertical wide and narrow date pairs, paper hinges and two subsequent removal thins in margins, two stamps with small tone spots, otherwise mainly fine. Ex Joyce. S.G. 83, a, cat. £4,380+. Photo.

Ireland: 1929 O’Connell set on separate f.d.c.’s., with Port Laoighise datestamps. S.G. 89-91. Photo.

Ireland: A mint collection from 1922 to 1934 on leaves, incl. 1922 Dollard 2s.6d. to 10s., 1922-23 2s.6d. and 5s., 1925-28 2s.6d. to 10s., etc., varied condition. Ex Straus. (88)

Ireland: A mint and used collection in three large stockbooks, incl. 1922 Dollard 2s.6d. mint strip of four, 5s. (2) and 10s. mint (2), 1922-23 2s.6d. (3), 5s. (3), 10s. (4), 1925-28 narrow date sets mint (3), wide date set mint, 1935 re-engraved sets mint and used, 1937 St. Patrick 2s.6d. mint 3, one is unmounted), 5s. mint, (3), 10s. (3, one is unmounted), 1940-68 to 10s. mint (5), 1941 Easter Rising 3d. mint (13), etc. (100s)

Ireland: A collection to 1935 on leaves, mainly mint with 1922 Rialtas Dollard overprints to 10s., additional 2s.6d., Thom sets to 1s., Harrison set, 1922-23 Saorstat overprints to 10s., 1925 narrow date 10s., 1922-34 to 1s. with some coil stamps incl. 1d. perf. 15 x imperf. (single perf.), 1925 postage due set, a few used incl. 1935 re-engraved 2s.6d. to 10s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (99).

Italian States: A collection in a stockbook, incl. Modena, Naples 1858 2g. (2) and 10g. used on piece, Neapolitan Provinces, Papal States 1852-64 7b. pair with 8b. used on 1862 envelope, 50b. dull blue used, 50b. deep blue (worn impression) used, Parma 1852 5c. black on yellow used strip of three, 1853-55 5c. yellow used strip of three, 15c. used on piece, 1857-59 25c. brown-purple mint, Sardinia 1854 40c. dull rose used, Sicily with 1859 50gr. unused (3), Tuscany 1851-52 1soldi used, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Italian States: Modena: 1852-59 with stop 1l. with 40c. both hinged to 1858 (June 25) entire to U.S.A. from the “Viti” correspondence. R.P.S. certificate (1986) states “are genuine but cannot be certified as both originating on lettersheet”. Ex Straus. S.G. 12, 13. Photo.

Italian States: Modena: 1859 Provisional Government 20c. and 40c. (touched at base) used on 1859 (Nov. 16) entire to Venice, few imperfections, otherwise fine and very rare. Ex Straus. Signed E. Asinelli. Photo

Italian States: Modena: A selection, incl. 1852-59 with stop 5c. mint strip of three, 40c. with variety “CNET.40.” used with R.P.S. certificate (1973), 1859 5c. unused and used also one used on 1860 cover, 15c. unused with R.P.S. certificate (1973), 40c. mint with R.P.S. certificate (1973), 80c. unused (2) both with R.P.S. certificate (1974), etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (142)

Italian States: Naples: 1858 1/2g. pale lake, fine used on piece. Ex Straus. S.G. 1, Sassone 1, cat. 600 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Naples: A selection, incl. 1858 1gr., 5gr. and 10gr. used on 1859 (Jan. 28) cover, range of shades, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (90)

Italian States: Neapolitan Provinces: 1861 1/2t. yellow-green variety printed both sides, used, touched or cut into, otherwise fine and extremely rare. Ex Straus. En. Diena certificate (1985). S.G. 2b, cat. £30,000. Photo.

Italian States: Neapolitan Provinces: 1861 2g. pale blue with variety head inverted, fine used. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1971). S.G. 11a, cat. £1,000. Photo.

Italian States: Neapolitan Provinces: A selection, incl. 1861 1/2t. apple green used on 1862 (Sept. 15) cover, 1/2gr. brown strip of four used on 1862 (Sept. 21) cover, 2gr. pair and 10gr. used on 1862 (June) cover, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (80).

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 50b. dull blue, fine used. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1957), signed “A.D.” Sassone 10, cat. 2,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 50b. dull blue, good used. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1979) states “small defect”. Sassone 10, cat. 2,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 50b. deep blue (worn impression), unused without gum, small thin, otherwise fine and very rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1970). Sassone 11, cat. 9,375 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 50b. deep blue (worn impression), used, fine and very rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1970). Sassone 11, cat. 5,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 1sc. dull rose, unused without gum, minute thin spot, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1964). Sassone 11 cat. 1,650 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 1sc. dull rose, good used, very rare. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1955). Sassone 11 cat. 6,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1852-64 1sc. dull rose, fine used on piece, very rare. Ex Straus. En. Diena certificate (1984). Sassone 11 cat. 7,250 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: 1867 80c. black on rose, fine used showing dividing lines on all four sides, scarce. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1974), signed “A.D.” Sassone cat. 850 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Papal States: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1852-64 4b. lemon and 3b. used on 1871 cover, 7b. pair and single with 4b. on 1860 cover, 8b. two pairs used on 1860 envelope to U.S.A., 50b. dull blue used, 1sc. used (poor) with R.P.S. certificate (1971), 1867 5c., 40c. used on 1868 envelope to England, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Italian States: Parma: 1852 10c. grey-black on white, two strips of three used on large 1858 envelope, one stamp just touched, others fine, very scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. 3. Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1852 40c. black on blue, fine used, close to large margins. Ex Straus. S.G. 9, Sassone 5, cat. 750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1853-57 Newspaper 6c. black on rose, used on “L’ARMONIA” newspaper for Apr. 16 1859, extremely rare. Ex Straus. Signed by Em. Diena. Sassone 1, cat. 22,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1853-55 25c. deep brown, used on small piece, very close to large margins, fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1961). S.G. 15, Sassone 8, cat. 850 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1857-59 15c. pale red, strip of three and single, used on 1859 entire to Genoa, two stamps are touched, entire soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Stamped “E. Asinelli” and signed E. Diena. S.G. 16. Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1859 Provisional Government 10c. brown showing small “A” in “STATI”, unused, small part original gum. Ex Straus. S.G. 29, R.P.S. certificate (1970), signed “A. D.” Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1859 Provisional Government 20c. blue showing small “A” in “PARMENSI”, unused without gum, small thin, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 31 var, B.P.A. certificate (1960). Photo.

Italian States: Parma: 1859 Provisional Government 80c. bistre-yellow showing small “A” in “STATI”, unused without gum, very rare. Ex Straus. S.G. 35, Sassone 18 var, cat. 4,500 euros+. Zanini certificate (1976), signed “A. D.” Photo.

Italian States: Parma: A selection, incl. 1852 5c. with 1853-55 15c. red used pair with R.P.S. certificate (1974), 25c. used on 1856 cover, 5c. with 1857-59 25c. (3) used on 1859 cover, 10c. (3) used on 1857 cover, 1853-55 5c. yellow used on piece with B.P.A. certificate (1965), 1857 unissued 9c. black on blue in a mint block of fifteen, 1857-59 15c. red used with R.P.S. certificate (1973), 1859 Provisional Government 5c. and 20c. used on 1860 cover with B.P.A. certificate (1959), 20c. blue unused with variety thick “O”, 20c. used on 1859 cover, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (137)

Italian States: Romagna: 1859 4b. on pale brown, mint, fine and fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973)., Sassone 5, cat. 900 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Romagna: 1859 6b. on yellow-green, mint, fine and fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973)., Sassone 7, cat. 650 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Romagna: A selection, incl. 1859 1/2b. on yellow used on page of newspaper, signed E. Asinelli, 1b., 2b. and 3b. used together on 1859 cover, 3b. black on deep green, two singles used on 1859 cover, 4b. black on pale brown used on piece, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 5c. grey-black, just touched at two places, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate 1961), signed E. Diena. Sassone 1, 3,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 5c. black, used, slight crease and very minor thin spot, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1933), Sassone 1, cat. 3,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 5c. black (2) and 40c. rose, used on large part 1853 (Mar. 23) cover to France, all touched but extremely rare. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1961). Sassone 1, 3. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 20c. deep blue, unused, part original gum, fine and very rare. Ex Straus. Sassone 2, 14,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 40c. lilac-rose, unused, part original gum, cut into at right, very rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1966). Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 40c. rose, fine used, rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1971), Sassone 3, cat. 7,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1853 40c. deep rose, used small crease at left, otherwise fine, rare. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1962), Sassone 3, cat. 7,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1854 5c. green, a fine used example. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1974), signed “A.D.” Sassone 7, cat. 1,100 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1854 5c. green, a fine used example. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973). Sassone 7, cat. 1,100 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1855-63 40c. red-carmine, with variety head inverted, used, cut into at right, otherwise fine and rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1973). S.G. 53a, cat. £9,500. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1855-63 3l. bronze, a fine mint horizontal pair, fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1975) Sassone 18A, cat 1,400+ euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: 1855-63 3l. bronze, a fine used example, very rare. Ex Straus. En. Diena certificate (1985). Sassone 18A, cat. 6,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sardinia: An accumulation in a stockbook, leaves and loose, incl. 1851 5c. pair and 40c. used on 1854 cover to France, 20c. unused with A. Diena certificate (1972), 20c. and 40c. pair used on 1852 envelope to England, 40c. rose, used but repaired, 1853 20c. and 40c. pair used on 1854 (Jan. 1) envelope to England, 1855-63 5c. pea green used and signed “A.D.” (high), 40c. (2) used with Italy 1862 20c. (2) on 1862 envelope to Germany, 3l. bronze used cut into at right with B.P.A. certificate (1959), etc., very mixed condition. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Italian States: Sicily: 1859 1/2gr. orange-yellow plate I, fine mint. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973). Sassone 1, cat. 1,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sicily: 1859 2gr. blue plate I pair, 5gr. rose-red plate I and 10gr. indigo used on 1859 (July) cover from Messina to Livorno, few imperfections, otherwise fine combination. Ex Straus. Photo.

Italian States: Sicily: 1859 5gr. carmine plate I, fine used on small piece. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1974). Sassone 9, cat. 1,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sicily: 1859 5gr. vermilion plate II, fine and fresh mint. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). Sassone 11, cat. 800 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sicily: 1859 20gr. purple-slate, a fine used. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1974). Sassone 13, cat 1,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Sicily: A selection, incl. 1859 1g. russet brown plate I used, 1g. and 5g. used on 1859 cover, 5g. orange-red plate II used with R.P.S. certificate (1974), 20g. mint, 20g. used, 20g. and 2g. used on 1859 entire to Genoa, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (138).

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1q. black on azure, used, fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1959), signed “A.D.” Sassone 1, cat. 2,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1q. black on azure, used, frame line just shaved at top, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Sassone 1, cat. 2,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1q. black on grey, used, frame line shaved at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Sassone 1, cat. 2,500 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1s. lemon on azure, used, frame line just cut into at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Sassone 2, cat. 2,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1s. orange on azure used with “P.D.” in red, frame line just cut into at top, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Sassone 2, cat. 2,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 1s. orange on azure used with “P.D.” in black, frame line just cut into at left, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Sassone 2, cat. 2,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 2s. brick-red on azure unused without gum, defective, extremely rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1964). Sassone 3, cat. 18,750 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 2s. brick-red on azure, cut into at right, otherwise fine, extremely rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1964). Sassone 3, cat. 11,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 9c. dull purple on azure unused horizontal pair without gum, good to large margins, extremely rare. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1960). Sassone 8, cat. 15,000+ euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 9c. dull purple and 1857-59 6c. dull blue, used together on fragment, both touched, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1974). Sassone 8, 15. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 60c. brick-red on azure unused without gum, cut into at right and thin spot, extremely rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1965). Sassone 9, cat. 31,250 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1851-52 60c. brick-red on azure used, cut into at places, extremely rare. Ex Straus. A. Diena certificate (1958). Sassone 9, cat. 35,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1857-59 9c. purple-brown, used, just shaved at lower right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. En. Diena certificate (1985). Sassone 16, cat. 8,500. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1857-59 9c. purple-brown, used, just touched at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1954). Sassone 16, cat. 8,500. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1860 Provisional Government 5c. deep green in a very rare used block of six, margins virtually all round, three stamps just touched. Ex Straus. Sassone 18. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1860 Provisional Government 40c. rose-carmine, fine used on small piece. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1971). Sassone 21, cat. 550 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: 1860 Provisional Government 80c. pale red-brown, used with close to good margins. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1975). Sassone 22, cat. 2,000 euros. Photo.

Italian States: Tuscany: A selection, incl. a good range of covers with 1852 (Nov. 22) entire to England, bearing 1851-52 1c., 2c. pair, 6c. pair, 1853 (Dec. 15) entire to England, bearing 1851-52 1c., 2c. (2), 6c. (2), all cancelled by red “PD”, 1854 (May) large part entire bearing 1851-52 4c. (2) and 9c., 1853 and 1855 two covers to Tarsus, Turkey, both bearing 1851-52 4c. and 9c., 1857 (Jan.) cover to London bearing 1851-52 2c. (3) and 4c., 1857 (June) cover to Naples with 1851-52 1c. strip of three, 1857 (Sept.) cover to Portugal, bearing 1c., 2c. pair and single, 4c. and 9c. strip of three, 1859 (Sept.) cover bearing 1851-52 9c. two pairs and single with 1857-59 1c. and 6c., 1860 (July) entire to U.S.A. bearing 1860 40c. (3), also single stamps with 1851-52 9cr. plum on azure used with part “MASSA/MARITT”, 1860 1c. deep purple used with R.P.S. certificate (1974), 1c. dull purple used with R.P.S. Certificate (1964), 80c. pale red-brown used with R.P.S. certificate (1973), etc., very mixed condition. Ex Straus. (80 items, 49 stamps)

Italy: An accumulation of pre-stamp and stampless covers, incl. Genoa, Modena, Milan, Pisa, Official mail, a good range of Maritime mail, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Italy: 1862 10c. bistre, used, few blunted perfs, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1978). Sassone 1, cat. 400 euros. Photo.

Italy: 1879-82 30c. brown, used on 1888 (Dec. 12) envelope from Florence to England, fine and an extremely rare value used on envelope. Ex Straus. Sassone 41, cat. 22,750 euros. Photo.

Italy: A mint collection from 1948 to 1961 on leaves, incl. 1948 St. Catherine set, 1949 Art Exhibition set, 1950 Workers set (most unmounted), 1951 Milan Fair set, 1951 Montecassino set, 1953-54 set, also range of Trieste, etc. Ex Straus. (few100’s)

Italy: An accumulation on leaves and loose, contained in a carton, incl. States with Modena, Parma, Sardinia 1855-63 20c. used on Parma 1859 on piece, Sicily, 1862 80c. yellow used but heavily creased with B.P.A. certificate (1961), 1863-65 1c. to 2l. without 2c. with perforations cut down and affixed to card, each overprinted “SAGGIO”, 1870-1925 Postage Dues 30c. pair and 2l. brown and pale blue pair (one damaged) used on reverse of 1872 cover from Peru, 1901 40c., 50c. (2) mint, 1949 Centenary 100l. mint, San Marino, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Italy: A mint and used collection in a binder incl. States, also a few Colonies, etc. (approx. 2,600)

Italy: A selection in a stockbook, incl. 1949 Art Exhibition set mint, 1949 U.P.U. 50l. mint, 1949 European Recovery Plan set mint, duplication, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Italy: Revenues: 1863 sheet bearing 15c. to 15 Lire (14 values) for “MARCA DA BOLLO” all with the head of Vittorio Emanuele II by Joubert for De La Rue. all overprinted “SAGGIO” (Specimen), fine. Photo.

Jamaica: Lacovia: 1836-38, eight entires to London, each one bearing on reverse the scarce straight line “LACOVIA” type PS6, fair to good. Ex Straus.

Jamaica: 1874 (Oct. 24) entire to Haiti, bearing 1870-83 2d. and 3d., tied by indistinct barred ovals, red crayon “4”, showing St. Thomas transit mark on reverse. Photo.

Jamaica: A mainly Q.V. collection of cancellations in an album and loose, incl. good range of barred numerals with Blue Mountain Valley, Chester Castle, Clark’s Town, Copse, Dry Harbour, Grange Hill, Guys Hill, Liliput, Medina, Milk River, Pear Tree Grove, Petersfield, Richmond, Saint David, Watsons Hill, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Jamaica: A collection from 1860 to 1935 on leaves with a few Q.V. used, remainder mint incl. 1870-83 to 5s. (1/2d. and 2d. without gum), 1883-97 1d. blue (some toning), 5s., 1903-04 1/2d. and 1d. with “SER.ET” varieties, 1905-11 most Arms values to 5s., Q.V. set to both 2s., 1912-20 to 5s. with some shades, 1917 War Stamp 1/2d. and 3d. with opt. inverted, selection of no stop varieties, 1919-21 to 10s. (less 21/2d.), 1921-29 to 10s., etc., mainly fine. (147).

Jamaica: A mainly used Q.V. to K.G.VI collection on leaves, incl. 1860-70 to 1s. (34), 1870-83 to 5s., 1883-97 to 5s., 1890-91 21/2d. on 4d. with variety “PFNNY”, 1919-21 to 10s., 1935 Silver Jubilee 11/2d. vertical pair, one with extra flagstaff, 1938-52 1s. with repaired chimney, 1948 Silver Wedding £1., etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Japan: 1871 Native laid paper, imperforate Dragon 48m. brown plate I [7], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 1. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native laid paper, imperforate Dragon 48m. brown plate II [17], fine unused from the left of the sheet. Ex Straus. S.G. 2. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native laid paper, imperforate Dragon 200m. vermilion plate I [32], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 5. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native wove paper, imperforate Dragon 48m. brown plate I [20], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 9. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native wove paper, imperforate Dragon 48m. brown plate I [13], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 9. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native wove paper, imperforate Dragon 48m. brown plate I [38], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 9. Photo.

Japan: 1871 Native wove paper, imperforate Dragon 200m. vermilion plate I [32], fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. 13. Photo.

Japan: 1875 Birds 12s. rose, syllabic 1 (3), 15s. violet syllabic 2 and 45s. carmine syllabic 2, used, fair to fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 61-63. Photo.

Japan: 1875 Birds 12s. rose, syllabic 3, used, some perf. imperfections, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1970). S.G. 61. Photo.

Japan: 1878 envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1876-86 5s. brown, tied by small circular mark with Yokohama c.d.s. alongside. Photo.

Japan: 1906 Military Review set perf. 121/2 in mint blocks of four, 11/2s. one stamp has paper hinge, 3s. two stamps have paper hinge, some clipped perfs, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 154B, 155B. Photo.

Japan: A small selection, incl. 1871 wove paper 100m. unused, wove paper 100m. used, 1872 30s. unused, 1873 Native laid paper 4s. dull rose unused, 1886-92 to 1y. mint, etc. Ex Straus. (70)

Japan: A selection in a stockbook, incl. range of cancellations with used in China and Korea, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Japan: A mint and used collection of Occupation issues in two albums incl. Australia 1946-48 B.C.O.F. values to 2s. mint, Brunei 1942-44 to $1 mint, Burma 1943 5c. scarlet unused and used (2), selection of unused stationery cards, Malaya with a good range of mint and used overprinted issues, North Borneo, Hong Kong 1945 1.50 yen on 1s. and 5 yen on 5s. in mint blocks of six, etc. (100s)

Japan: A mint and used collection in three albums, incl. range of early forged issues, 1948 Philatelic Week 5y. used, range of commemoratives, covers and cards, etc. (100s)

Japan: An accumulation in mixed condition on leaves, stockcards and loose with a range of early issues incl. forgeries, later mint commemoratives, cancellation interest, etc. (many 100s)

Japan: A duplicated mainly used accumulation in two stockbooks with a range of earlier issues incl. a number of forgeries, etc. (100s)

Japan: A collection of ship related material in an album incl. picture postcards, ship cancellations, etc.

Japan: Postal Stationery: 1874 to 1997, a collection of mainly unused and used postal stationery items in ten albums contained in a carton, with range of types identified and written-up. (100s)

Japan: Revenues: A duplicated collection in an album with a good range of different types, etc. (few 100)

Japan: Forgeries: A collection neatly written-up and illustrated in a Utile album with a range of different forgers. (approx. 190 items)

Japan: Cancellations: An extensive collection, written up and identified in eleven albums contained in a carton. (many 100s)

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: A mint selection from 1890 to 1897 on leaves incl. 1890-95 values to 4r., also 5r. unused, 1895-96 values to 12a., 1895 21/2 on 11/2a., 1896-1901 1/2a. to 8a., 1897 overprinted on Zanzibar 1a., 5a., 71/2a., 1897 type 12 21/2 on 1a. and 21/2 on 3a., 1897-1903 1r., also a few Uganda incl. 1898-1902 to 1r., etc., varied condition. (50).

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: British East Africa: 1895 (July 9) 3a., 4a., 8a. and 1r., used on envelope registered to England, tied by Mombasa squared circles, minor imperfections, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 37, 38, 42, 43. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 £2 green and purple, vertical pair from the right of the sheet, both overprinted “SPECIMEN”, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine and very fresh appearance. S.G. 96s. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: 1922-27 £4 black and magenta, vertical pair from the right of the sheet, both overprinted “SPECIMEN”, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine and very fresh appearance. S.G. 98s. Photo.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1890 1a. on 2d. and 4a. on 5d. used, 1896-1901 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1903-04 to 5r. mint, 20r. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1904-07 to 3r. mint, 1912-21 to 10r., 1921-22 3r. mint, 50r. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, also Tanganyika with 1961 10s. with reddish purple omitted, Uganda and some Zanzibar, etc. (many 100s)

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: A mainly mint collection from 1903 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1903-04 to 2r., 4r., 1907-08 to 75c., 1912-21 to 5r., 1921-22 to 5r. (less 6c.), 1922-27 to £1, 1935-37 to £1, etc., a few with toned gum, mainly fine. (103).

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika: A mint K.E.VII accumulation incl. 1904-07 values to 5a. mostly in blocks of four or six, 1r. (7 incl. a block of four), additional example with wmk. inverted (thin and surface fault), 5r., 1907-08 incl. 10c. blocks of four and six (5), 25c. blocks of four and eight, 50c. blocks of four (3) and six (2), etc., mixed condition, some toned. (170).

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Kuwait: India used in Kuwait: 1916 (Mar. 3) green On Active Service ‘Honour’ envelope registered to England, franked Indian 4a., tied by “KOWEIT” type I c.d.s. with arrival datestamp on reverse, extremely rare. Ex Donaldson. B.P.A. certificate (1988). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Kuwait: India used in Kuwait: 1916 (Nov. 29) envelope registered to India, franked India 2a. 6p., tied by “KOWEIT” type I c.d.s., violet circular “PASSED CENSOR/2/KARACHI”, with arrival datestamp on reverse, extremely rare. Addressed in the handwriting of the then Political Agent, Lieut. Col. R.E.A. Hamilton (later Lord Belhaven & Stanton). Ex Donaldson. B.P.A. certificate (1984). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Kuwait: India used in Kuwait: 1917-22 India 1/2a., 3a. (2) and 1r. (2) used with “KOWEIT” type I cancellations. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Kuwait: India used in Kuwait: 1920 (Mar. 3) envelope from Madras addressed to Kuwait, bearing India 1/2a. and 1a., with “KOWEIT” type I c.d.s. on reverse dated Apr. 7, 1920. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Kuwait: India used in Kuwait: 1920 (Sept. 17) envelope to England, franked by India 11/2a. (printed matter rate), tied by “KOWEIT” type I c.d.s., extremely rare. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1923 “KOWEIT” overprint essay on 1/2a. emerald, fine mint, rare as only twelve sets produced. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1923 “KOWEIT” overprint essay on 11/2a. chocolate, fine mint, rare as only twelve sets produced. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. to 10r. set with extra 1a., 2a. (2), 3a., 4a., 8a., mainly fine mint. S.G. 1-15. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. to 10r. set used with extra 2a., 8a., mainly fine. S.G. 1-15, cat. £1,000. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. emerald with variety overprint double, toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 1a, cat. £275. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. emerald with variety overprint double, toned gum, otherwise fine, also colour affected unused single. S.G. 1a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. emerald in a mint vertical strip of four from the top of the pane, the lower stamp showing variety without overprint, fine. Ex Donaldson. S.G. 1b, cat. £750+. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a., 1a., 11/2a., 2a.6p., 3a. orange, 4a. pairs and 2r. single all marginal with small figure “2” in margin indicating Second printing, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a., 1a., 11/2a. type “B”, 2a., 3a. orange (3 singles and pair split perfs) and 3a. ultramarine, all with inverted overprint, mainly fine mint. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1/2a. emerald with variety overprint inverted, in a mint block of twenty-one (7 x 3) from the lower left corner of the pane, toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 1 var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 1a., 11/2a., 2a., 2a.6p., 10r. singles and 3a. ultramarine, 4a., 6a., 8a. and 12a. pairs, all corner marginal with small figure “6” in margin denoting the sixth printing, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 12a. and 1r. corner examples with small “3” denoting 3rd printing and 11/2a. single, 2a.6p. pair corner marginal with small “4” or “5” respectively, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 11/2a. chocolate type “B”, pair and 4a., used on 1926 (June 26) registered cover to India. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 11/2a. chocolate type “B”, three mint examples (two marginal) toned otherwise fine and scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 3a. ultramarine, two singles, one with inverted overprint, used on 1926 (Aug. 11) registered cover to Godhra with registration etiquette. S.G. 7, var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1923-24 Issue, Watermark Large Star: 2r. carmine and brown, showing unlisted variety overprint double, one albino, fine and fresh mint, rare. S.G. 13 var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1929-37 Issue, Watermark Multiple Stars: 1/2a. to 15r. set, mainly fine mint. S.G. 16-29, cat. £1,200. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1929-37 Issue, Watermark Multiple Stars: 1/2a. to 15r. set less 10r., mainly fine used, scarce. S.G. 16-27, 29. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1929-37 Issue, Watermark Multiple Stars: 1a. used, 4a., 8a., 12a., 1r. block of four and 2r. (2) with inverted watermarks, fine.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1929-37 Issue, Watermark Multiple Stars: 1r. chocolate and green, mint horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, one showing extended “T” [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine and scarce. B.P.A. certificate (1987). S.G. 25a, cat. £545. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1933-34 Air Issue: A selection on leaves, incl. used set, 2a. used blocks of four, etc. (49).

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1933-34 Air Issue: 3a. blue vertical pair from the top of the sheet with full litho double print, fine mint, scarce. S.G. 32 var, cat. £1,700 (see footnote). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1933-34 Air Issue: 3a. blue with full litho double print, fine used, scarce. S.G. 32 var, cat. £650 (see footnote). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1933-34 Air Issue: 4a. olive-green, in a fine mint horizontal strip of three from the foot of the sheet, the centre stamp unmounted. S.G. 33, cat. £420+

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1933-34 Air Issue: 4a. olive-green, a fine used vertical pair. S.G. 33, cat. £450. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 1/2a. to 15r. (watermark upright), also 1945 set, mainly fine used. S.G. 36-51. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 1r. mint horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, one showing extended “T” [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine. B.P.A. certificate (1979). S.G. 47, a, cat. £674. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 2r. in a mint block of six from the lower left corner of the sheet, two showing missing pearl in value tablet [R. 3/2, 4/2], fine. S.G. 48 var.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 2r. showing missing pearl in value tablet [R. 3/2, 4/2], mint block of four with two showing the variety, two used singles, used pair, one with variety, also 5r. mint single with missing pearl in value tablet, good to fine.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 2r. mint block of six from the lower left corner of the sheet, one showing extended “T” ( 2nd state) [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine. S.G. 48 var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 2r. mint block of eight from the lower right corner of the sheet, one showing extended “T” (2nd state) [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine. S.G. 48 var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 5r. showing extended “T” [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine and fresh mint, rare. S.G. 49a, cat. £900. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 5r. in a mint block of four from the left of the sheet, one showing extended “T” (2nd state) [Lower left pane, R. 3/2], fine and fresh mint, rare. B.P.A. certificate (1980). S.G. 49 var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 10r. purple and claret, with variety overprint double, mint from the left of the sheet, two gum creases, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 50a, cat £600. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1939 Issue: 15r. with watermark upright, fine mint from the foot of the pane. S.G. 51, cat. £275. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 21/2a. on 21/2d. light ultramarine, showing surcharge misplaced to right, mint block of four, fine, stated only one sheet known. See Donaldson page 167, rare. Photo.7461

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 21/2a. on 21/2d. light ultramarine, showing surcharge misplaced to right, mint block of four, fine, stated only one sheet known. See Donaldson page 167, rare. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 21/2a. on 21/2d. light ultramarine, showing surcharge misplaced to right, mint pair from the left of the sheet, fine and rare. Believed only one sheet known (see Donaldson page 167). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 21/2a. on 21/2d. light ultramarine, showing surcharge misplaced to right, mint pair from the right of the sheet, fine and rare. Believed only one sheet known (see Donaldson page 167). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. yellow-green in an unmounted mint sheet (8 x 5), [R. 4/2] shows the “T” guide mark, [R. 3/6 and 4/2] show re-entering, few minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. R.P.S. certificate (1988). S.G. 72. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. yellow-green in an unmounted mint block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, [R. 4/2] showing re-entry and distorted tail to “T” in “KUWAIT”, fine. S.G. 72.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948-49 Issue: 5r. on 5s. red in an unmounted mint sheet (8 x 5), [R. 2/3, 2/7] shows the “T” guide mark in the King’s hair, [R. 5/4] with “T” guide mark in King’s hair and one in the Garter belt to shield, few minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. R.P.S. certificate (1988). S.G. 73. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948 Silver Wedding set set used on plain f.d.c. with semi-postal reddish-violet label, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948 Silver Wedding 21/2a. on 21/2d. block of four used on 1950 registered cover with accompanying Certificate of Posting for “FOUR Pence”, 15r. on £1 unmounted mint corner block of four, also used block of four on 1948 cover to U.S.A.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948 Silver Wedding 15r. on £1 in a mint sheet (only one mounted), (5 x 4), [R. 3/4] showing short bars, fine. S.G. 75, a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948 Silver Wedding 15r. on £1 in an unmounted mint block of four, [R. 3/4] showing short bars, fine. S.G. 75, a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1948 Silver Wedding 15r. on £1 fine used, [R. 3/4] showing short bars, fine. S.G. 75a, cat. £190. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1950-54 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. type I in an unmounted mint block of four from the left of the sheet, one showing extra bar at top [R. 2/2], scarce. R.P.S. certificate (1983). S,G, 90, a, cat. £969. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1950-54 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. type I in an irregular used block of twelve, one showing extra bar in centre [R. 7/2], fine and scarce. S.G. 90, a. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1950-54 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. type I in a used pair, one showing extra bar in centre [R. 7/2], fine and scarce. S.G. 90, a. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1950-54 Issue: 2r. on 2s.6d. scarce type III, a fine used vertical pair. S.G. 90v ar. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: 1950-54 Issue: 5r. on 5s. in an unmounted mint block of four from the upper left corner of the sheet, one showing extra bar at top [R. 2/2], scarce. S.G. 91, a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: King George VI Issues: A mainly used selection from 1948 to 1954 on leaves, incl. 1949 U.P.U. 21/2a. on 21/2d. mint block of four, one showing Indian lake, 1950-54 10r. on 10s. type II mint and used (2), etc. (70)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: King George VI Issues: 1948 Olympic Games 6a. on 6d., the lower three rows of the sheet, showing “HLP” retouch, in margin at foot, some folds, otherwise fine unmounted mint. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: 1952-54 1/2a. on 1/2d. to 1r. on 1s.6d. set all in mint cylinder blocks of six, one 1r. on 1s.6d. showing diadem flaw, fine. S.G. 93-102. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: 1955-57 type II set, all in unmounted mint complete sheets (4 x 10), fine and extremely rare multiples. S.G. 107a-109a, cat. £15,000 as singles. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: 1955-57 type II 5r. on 5s. showing re-entry [R. 8/1], fine mint from the left of the sheet. S.G. 108a, var. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: 1955-57 type II 10r. on 10s. unmounted mint horizontal pair from the upper right corner of the sheet (mounted in margins only), fine. S.G. 109a, cat. £360. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: 1957-58 15np. on 21/2d. type II in a fine unmounted mint cylinder 46 no dot block of six. S.G. 125a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Queen Elizabeth II Issues: A Q.E.II collection on leaves, incl. 1953 Coronation set in cylinder blocks of six, one 12a. on 1s.3d. with clover leaf flaw [R. 20/1], one 1r. on 1s.6d. with white flaw in portrait [R. 19/1], 1955-57 type II sets mint and used, 1956 set in mint cylinder blocks of six, 1957-58 set in mint cylinder blocks of six, 15np. on 21/2d. type II mint and used, etc. (269)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923 -24 “KOWEIT” overprint essay on 10r. green and scarlet, unused without gum, rare as only twelve of each value produced. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1/2a. to 15r. set with extra 2a. and 8a., mainly fine fresh mint. S.G. O1-O14. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1/2a. to 10r. less 3a. ultramarine, all mint from the lower right corner of the sheet and from the first printing (no number in sheet margin), mostly fine and fresh. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1/2a. pair and single, 11/2a. block (6 x 4), all with corner margins with small “2” (2nd printing), 1a., 11/2a., 4a. pairs and 3a. ultramarine all corner examples with small “4” (4th printing), 11/2a. pair and 2r. single, corner marginal with small “5” (5th printing), mainly fine mint. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1/2a. and 1a. in mint blocks of twenty-four (6 x 4) from the upper left corner of the sheet, mainly fine. S.G. O1, O2.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1a. to 15r. without 3a. ultramarine and 1r., mainly fine used. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 1a., 1r. and 5r. all with variety overprint double, one albino, fine mint. The 1r, and 5r. both with B.P.A. certificate (1977). S.G. O2a, O10b, O12a, cat. £370. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 11/2a. mint showing damaged “S” in “SERVICE”, 1r. mint with overprint double, one albino, also with broken “S” of “SERVICE”, also used 1d. and mint 2r. both with thin “E” in “SERVICE”. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 2a., 2a.6p., 1r. (2), 5r., 10r. and 15r., fine mint. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1923-24 5r. variety overprint double, one albino, also showing last “E” in “SERVICE” distorted, fine and fresh mint. S.G. O12a. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1929-33 1a. (2), 2a., 3a., 4a., 8a., 12a., 1r., 2r. (4, one with damaged second “E”), 5r. (3), 10r. block of four and single, 15r. (2), mainly fine mint.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Officials: 1929-33 1a., 3a., 4a., 8a., 12a. and 1r. fine used. Photo.

Kuwait: Collections: A mint collection from 1923 to 1937 on leaves incl. 1923-24 1/2a. to 10r., 1929-37 to 5r. (less small die 2a. vermilion), Officials incl. 1929-33 to 15r. (no 1a.), etc., varied condition, some with lightly toned gum. (55) The property of another vendor.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Forgeries: A selection of forged overpints all “used”, an interesting group. (24)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Postal Stationery: A K.G.VI to Q.E.II selection, incl. unused and used Air Letters, registered envelopes, etc. (30 items)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Postal Stationery: 1924 (Nov. 15) Indian 21/2a. blue stationery envelope (size G2), used to Calcutta, bearing 1923-24 2a., and on reverse a 11/2a., tied by type 7 registered datestamps, first type registration etiquette. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Postal Stationery: 1946 (Jan. 30) India 6a. blue Air Letter used to London, cancelled by type 11 datestamp, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Postal Stationery: 1947 (Jan. 27) 11/2a. stationery envelope, used to India, additionally bearing 1945 1/2a. and 1a. tied by type 11 datestamp, also an unused example. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: International Reply Coupons: 1966-73 50f. (2) and 70f. with Safat c.d.s.’s, also 1965 Arabic coupon. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Telegraphs: Type 4 cancellations dated 9 Jan 1923 on India Official 1909 2r., fine. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Telegraphs: Type 4 cancellation dated Aug. 2 1926 on Official 1923-24 10r. green and scarlet, fine and scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Telegrams: 1960 (Dec. 7) Official Telegram envelope in blue on white, used to Aalmiya, bearing bilingual “SALMIYA-KUWAIT” c.d.s., rare. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Telegraphs: Type 4 cancellation dated Oct 18 1922 on India 1911-22 2r. and 10r. on small piece of telegraph form, with 2a., 8a. and 2r. on reverse, scarce. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1928 to 1947, a selection of eight covers, incl. 1928 (July) envelope to London, bearing 1923-24 6a., 1928 (July) envelope to India, bearing on reverse 1923-24 1a., 2a., 1934 (Dec. 1st) first flight envelope Karachi-Lahore, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a., 1935 (June) envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1929-37 3a. carmine, etc.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1932 (July 7) envelope to India, bearing on reverse 1929-37 1/2a. (2) and 2a. purple, tied by type 5 datestamps and Basrah and Karachi transit and receiving marks. Also original enclosed letter addressed to a boat owner who traded in charcoal, a few cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1933 (Aug. 31) envelope to England in the handwriting of Col. H.R.P. Dickson, then Political Agent, and bearing 1929-37 3a. blue and 4a., tied by the type 6 datestamp normally used as a backstamp and rarely as a cancelling device. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1934 (Aug. 17) envelope to Teheran, franked on reverse 1929-37 1a. (3), tied by type 5 datestamps with Basrah, Baghdad and Teheran transit and receiving marks. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: A collection of K.G.VI values on covers, incl. registered mail, Bahrain and Muscat values used in, cancellations with Ahmadi, Awali, flown covers, 1950 (Jan. 24) airmail envelope to Uganda, bearing 1949 U.P.U. set with unframed “A.V.2”, also a few stamps, etc. (28 covers, 36 stamps)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1939 (July 17) envelope to South Africa, bearing 1929-37 1/2a., 1939 1/2a., 1a. and 3a., tied by type 5 datestamps, also 1940 ((Feb. 29) postcard bearing 1939 1/2a. and 1a. tied by type 5 datestamp.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1943 (Mar. 10), “INDIAN POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS DEPARTMENT” stationery envelope, addressed to Wadhwan Camp, India, bearing boxed “KUWAIT”. This the only recorded example. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1946 (Jan. 17) envelope to India, bearing on reverse 1945 1a. and the scarce Indian 1946 Victory 11/2a., tied by type 11 datestamp. The Victory issue were placed on sale in Kuwait for a short period, very few have been found on cover. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1948 (Feb. 28 and Mar. 1) envelopes to England. one franked by 1949 3a. (4) tied by type 11 datestamp and bearing on reverse perf. 11 reddish violet label, other bearing 1945 4a. and 8a. tied by type 11 datestamp and perf. 111/2 bluish violet label. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1948 (Sept. 18) envelope to Syria, bearing 1948-49 1/2a. on 1/2d., and 1948 Olympic Games 3a. on 3d. tied by type 11 datestamp, Syrian censor tape at right, unusual. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1949 (Mar. 24) O.H.M.S. envelope, registered to U.S.A., with original enclosure from the Kuwait P.O. stating “the India stamps over printed Kuwait were withdrawn on 31-1-48”, and also showing violet “Missent To..” with manuscript name. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: 1969 (May 21) airmail envelope to India, bearing on reverse 1948-49 21/2a. on 21/2d. two pairs, with emerald label affixed, also two used violet and mint emerald labels. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Covers and Cancellations: A Q.E.II collection of mainly covers on leaves, incl. 1953 Coronation 12a. on 1s.3d., on 1953 (Oct. 23) cover used in Bahrain, Incoming mail, Instructional marks with postage dues, Maritime, Meter marks, registered mail, also a few stamps. etc. (69 items, 48 stamps)

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Mail Bag Labels: 1944 and 1948, two mail bag labels, the first registered. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1924 (July 21) “Wilson” envelope, registered to England, bearing 1923-24 1/2a., 1a., 11/2a., 2a., 2a.6p., 3a. dull orange, tied by type 7 registered cancellations (early date) and with registration etiquette on reverse. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1924 (Nov. 26) envelope, registered to Egypt by Overland Route, bearing on reverse 1923-24 3a. dull orange strip of three, tied by type 7 registered datestamps and registration etiquette, Iraq and Cairo transit and receiving marks, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1926 (Apr. 1) envelope, registered to Germany, bearing 1923-24 1/2a., 1a., 2a.6p. and 3a. ultramarine, tied by type 7 registered cancellations, with registration etiquette and fancy Schwab Hall arrival c.d.s. on reverse, scarce. Ex Donaldson. Photo

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1926 (Oct. 26) envelope, registered to U.S.A., bearing 1923-24 1r. brown and green, tied by type 7 registered cancellation and with registration etiquette, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1927 (Mar. 19) envelope, registered to Russia via the Overland Route, bearing 1923-24 1/2a., 11/2a., 3a. ultramarine and 4a., tied by type 7 registered datestamps, and with registration etiquette, London and Moscow transit and receiving marks on reverse, rare. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1928 (Mar. 15) envelope, registered to France, bearing 1923-24 6a., tied by type 7 registered cancellation, with registration etiquette, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1931 (May 10) ‘Wilson’ envelope, registered to England, bearing 1929-37 8a. and 12a., tied by type 7 registered datestamp. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1933 (May 4) envelope (slightly reduced at left), registered to India, bearing 1929-37 1/2a., 1a., 6a. and 1r., tied by type 5 registered datestamps and with registration etiquette. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1936 (Mar. 24) envelope, registered to Switzerland, bearing 1929-37 1a., 1934 Air 3a. and 6a., tied by type 7 registered datestamps. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1936 (Nov. 2) O.H.M.S. envelope, registered to the British Legation in Nepal, countersigned by the Head Clerk at the Political Agency of Kuwait, bearing on reverse 1929-37 2a. vermilion (small die), 8a. and 12a. pair, tied by type 7 registered cancellations, with Nepal arrival datestamp, extraordinary destination. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1937 (May 6) airmail envelope, registered to England, bearing 1929-37 2a. vermilion (small die) and 8a., tied by type 7 registered datestamps. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1937 (Sept. 26) envelope registered to Cairo, bearing 1934 Air 3a. (2) and 6a. (2), tied by type 7 registered datestamp, and boxed registration handstamp type 16. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1937 (Dec. 18) airmail envelope to England, bearing on reverse 1929-37 2a. small die (2), 1934 Air 3a. pair, tied by type 7 registered datestamps. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Registered Mail: 1939 (Jan. 4) envelope, registered to England, bearing 1934 Air 2a., 3a. and 6a., tied by type 7 registered datestamp, small imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Overland Mail: 1928 (c.) envelope to England, endorsed “By overland mail”, bearing K.G.V. 3a. ultramarine pair, tied by lightly struck datestamp.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Overland Mail: 1928 (May 1) envelope to England, bearing printed “OVERLAND MAIL” label applied in Kuwait, although the label was issued at the Iraq Post Office. Bearing 1923-24 1/2a., 1a. and 3a. ultramarine, tied by type 5 datestamp, with two postage due markings, due to the Kuwait Post Office not realising that the rate has been reduced and the mistake was noted, probably at Basrah and the due marks were obliterated, few cover faults, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Underpaid Mail: 1928 (July 23) incoming envelope from England to Kuwait, underpaid by one Penny, small “BUSRAH/DUE”, manuscript “Refused/SPM Kuwait/22/8/28”, boxed “REFUSE/REFUSED”, and showing three different Basrah markings, Kuwait receiving and two D.L.O. Baghdad handstamps on reverse, interesting item. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Underpaid Mail: 1936 (Oct. 21) card to Germany, bearing 1927-37 1a., tied by type 5 datestamp with semi-circular “KUWAIT/DUE/AS.” type 19 (without manuscript due inserted) due marking, backstamped Basra and Baghdad transit marks. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Underpaid Mail: 1942 (Apr.17) envelope to India, with India 1937-40 3p., 1a. (2) tied by type 11 datestamp, underpaid by 1/1a., bearing on front a fine strike of the scarce “KUWAIT/DUE/AS.” type 20 due marking with manuscript “1/2”, and showing no censor markings. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1929-37 1r., 1939 1a., 2a., 3a., 6a. and 12a. all used on separate pieces, cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL: P.O.” type 10 datestamps.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (May 28) piece bearing 1939 2a. vertical strip of three, each bearing a strike of the scarce “SUPDT. OF POST OFFICES/PERSIAN GULF” in blue, this mark was only in use for three weeks, also “28 MAY 1941” datestamp. B.P.A. certificate (1983). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (June 6) airmail envelope on reverse 1939 1/2a. and 2a., cancelled by two strikes of the scarce “SUPDT. OF POST OFFICES/PERSIAN GULF” in blue, this mark was only in use for three weeks, with Bombay censor label and cachet, portion of envelope missing and a few tears, otherwise fine. Extremely rare, only three covers recorded. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (June 6) piece bearing Indian 1932-36 1a.3p., and 1937-40 1a. cancelled by Bombay c.d.s. and a single strike of the scarce “SUPDT. OF POST OFFICES/PERSIAN GULF” in blue, this mark was only in use for three weeks, also “6 JUNE 1941” datestamp. B.P.A. certificate (1978), also Bahrain 1934-37 4a. on small piece with “7 JUNE 1941” Kuwait datestamp. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (July 7) envelope to Bombay, bearing on reverse 1939 1a. (2) and Indian 1937-40 3p. all cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” type 10 datestamps, also violet circular “POLITICAL AGENCY KUWAIT”, censor label and C18 marking. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (July 14) envelope to Bombay, bearing on reverse 1939 2a. and Indian 1937-40 3p. all cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” type 10 datestamps, censor label and C20 mark, roughly opened at right. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (July 26) envelope to U.S.A., bearing on reverse 1939 1/2a., 1a. and 2a. all cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” type 10 datestamps, censor C20 mark. Rare, according to Donaldson only one cover is recorded to a destination other than India. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (July 29) envelope to Bombay, bearing on reverse 1939 2a. and Indian 1937-40 3p. all cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” type 10 datestamps, censor label and C18 mark. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (Sept. 6) envelope, registered to Bombay, bearing on reverse 1939 1/2a., 6a. and Indian 1937-40 3p. all cancelled by “EXPERIMENTAL P.O.” type 10 datestamps, censor label and C23 mark, registered handstamp with “EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79” handstamp. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1941 (Oct. 27) envelope, registered to Bombay, bearing on reverse Indian 1932-36 1a.3p. and 1937-40 4a., cancelled by type 11 datestamp with censor label and C25 mark. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1942 (June 5) cover to India, bearing on reverse 1939 1/2a. block of four and India 1937-40 3p., tied by type 12 datestamps, censor label “DHC/30”. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1942 (Dec. 1) envelope, registered to Switzerland via India, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a. tied by type 12 datestamp, two different censor cachets, showing German censor tape and Zurich arrival mark on reverse. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1942 (Dec. 1) envelope, registered to Switzerland via India, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a. tied by type 12 datestamp, two different censor cachets, with German censor tape and Zurich arrival on reverse. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1942 (Dec. 25) envelope to India, bearing on reverse India 1937-40 1/2a., 1a. (2), also 1944 (May 22) India 11/2a. stationery envelope uprated by 1a., all tied by type 12 datestamps, both covers with censor labels and cachets. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1943 (Jan. 1 and Feb. 20) two Indian 1a. stationery envelopes to Bombay, one is registered, bearing on reverse India 1937-40 3p. and 1a., other with 1937-40 2a.6p. and 1940-43 1a.3p., 2a., tied by type 12 datestamps, both with censor labels, former roughly opened at right. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1943 (Feb. 5) envelope (reduced at top) to India, bearing on reverse Indian 1937-40 3p. (10), tied by type 12 datestamps, the censor label excised to reveal covered stamps, also censor cachet. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1943 (Sept. 27) envelope to England, bearing India 1937-40 14a., and 1943 (Oct. 4) envelope, registered to U.S.A., bearing India 1/2a., 14a. and 2r., cancelled by type 12 datestamps, both with Iraqi censor label, the latter also censored in Karachi. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1944, five envelopes, showing a range of labels and cachets, two registered, all franked by K.G.VI issues.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1944 (Jan. 28) Airgraph to England, censored in Karachi, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Censored Mail: 1945 envelope to England, bearing on reverse 1945 14a. purple tied by type 11 datestamp, censor label and a good strike of the scarce boxed “PASSED BY CENSOR/KUWAIT”. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1927 (July 14) envelope (flap missing) to Scotland, bearing 1923-24 6a., 1928 (May 15) envelope to U.S.A. bearing 1923-24 1/2a. and 4a., both with printed “BASRAH-CAIRO/AIR MAIL”, 1928 (May 31) and 1928 (July 13) envelopes to Scotland, both endorsed “Air mail/Bassra-Cairo, some toning.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1932 (Sept. 30) Imperial Airways London-Kuwait envelope, bearing 6d., with Basrah and Kuwait transit and receiving marks on reverse, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Jan. 4) first flight envelope, registered from Iraq to Kuwait, bearing 3f., 8f. and 10f. on 2f., with red boxed “FIRST FLIGHT/BAGHDAD-KUWAIT” cachet, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Jan. 19) envelope, registered to England, bearing 1929-37 12a., tied by type 7 datestamp with Air Mail etiquette alongside, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Mar. 31) first official flight from New Zealand-Kuwait, bearing Air 4d., with violet “FIRST OFFICIAL/AIR MAIL/NEW ZEALAND/-KUWAIT” cachet, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (May 9) first flight Athens-Kuwait envelope, bearing 10l., 10d., 1d.50 on 5d. and 2d. on 5d., with May 11 receiving mark on reverse. Ex Donaldson. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (May 23) first flight Kuwait-Athens envelope, bearing 1929-37 2a. violet and 2a.6p., tied by type 5 datestamp, with Greek official air propaganda label applied upon arrival at Athens with aeroplane cachet on reverse, very scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (May 23) first flight Kuwait-Athens envelope, bearing 1929-37 2a. violet and 2a.6p., tied by type 5 datestamp, with Greek official air propaganda label applied upon arrival at Athens with aeroplane cachet on reverse, very scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (July 15) Imperial Airways “Through India to Calcutta” flown envelope from Kuwait to India, bearing 1929-37 3a. blue and 4a., tied by type 5 datestamp, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (July 20) 4th. South American flight envelope, registered to Brazil, bearing 1929-37 1/2a., 3a. blue and 4a., tied by type 7 datestamps, endorsed “By airmail to London’, bearing Great Britain K.G.V. 5d. pair, tied by London c.d.s.’s, two Zeppelin cachets, Berlin transit mark, a rare acceptance, approximately 14 flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (July 20) 4th. South American flight envelope, registered to Brazil, bearing 1929-37 1/2a., 3a. blue and 4a., tied by type 7 datestamps, endorsed “By airmail to London’, bearing Great Britain K.G.V. 5d. pair, tied by London c.d.s.’s, two Zeppelin cachets, Berlin transit mark. A rare acceptance, approximately 14 flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (July 30) flown envelope with Imperial Airways vignette, from Kuwait to England, bearing 1929-37 3a. blue and 4a., tied by type 5 datestamp, fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Sept. 28) Imperial Airways London-Rangoon flown envelope from Kuwait to Rangoon, bearing 1933-34 Air 3a. and 4a. with 2a. on reverse, tied by type 5 datestamp, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Oct. 1) Imperial Airways London-Rangoon flown envelope from Rangoon to Kuwait, bearing 1929 Air 2a. and 4a. with ordinary 1a., tied by type 5 datestamp, arrival and cachets on reverse. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Dec. 8) Imperial Airways London-Singapore flown envelope from Kuwait to Alor Star, Kedah, bearing 1933-34 Air 2a., 3a. and 4a., tied by type 5 datestamp. Very scarce, only 5 to 7 items flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Dec. 13) Imperial Airways London-Singapore flown envelope from Kuwait to Straits Settlements, bearing 1933-34 Air 2a. (2), 3a. and 4a. (2), tied by type 5 datestamp, scarce. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Dec. 13) flown envelope registered from Kuwait to Bangkok, bearing 1933-34 Air 2a. 3a. and 4a. with ordinary 1/2a., tied by type 5 datestamp, with blue FIRST/FLIGHT/BY/IMPERIAL/AIRWAYS” cachet, with arrival datestamp, scarce only 7 to 10 carried. Ex Donaldson. B.P.A. certificate (1974). Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1933 (Dec. 29) Imperial Airways London-Singapore flown envelope from Singapore to Kuwait, bearing Straits Settlements 1c., 2c. and 30c., with circular framed “T” and boxed “POSTAGE DUE” with manuscript “one anna”, and with Basrah, Baghdad and Kuwait transit and arrival marks on reverse. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (Feb. 9) flown envelope endorsed “BY AIR KUWEIT-KARACHI-CALCUTTA-VIZAGAPATAM/(To connect with first flight Calcutta-Vizagapatam)/By Imperial Airways, Indian Transcontinental & Air Taxi Service”, bearing 1933-34 Air 3a. and 4a. Scarce, only six covers carried from Kuwait. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (July 12) first Imperial Airways flight from Kuwait to Durban, registered cover bearing 1929-37 1r. tied by type 7 datestamp, violet “FIRST/FLIGHT/BY/IMPERIAL/AIRWAYS”, backstamped by Kuwait, Basrah and Cairo transit marks. Very rare, only two items having been flown from Kuwait. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (Sept. 28) 10th. South American flight envelope, registered to Brazil, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a., tied by type 7 cachet, Friedrichshafen transit mark of Oct. 13 and Stuttgart Airmail cachet. Scarce, approximately 54 flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (Sept. 28) 10th. South American flight envelope, registered to Brazil, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a., tied by type 7 cachet, Friedrichshafen transit mark of Oct. 13 and Stuttgart Airmail cachet. Scarce, approximately 54 flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (Oct. 16) 11th. South American flight envelope, registered to Brazil, bearing 1934 Air 3a. and 6a., tied by type 7 cachet, Friedrichshafen transit mark of Oct. 27 and Stuttgart Airmail cachet. Very scarce, approximately 14 flown. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1934 (Dec. 8) London-Singapore by Imperial Airways, envelope to Australia, bearing 1934 Air 2a., 3a. (2) and 6a., cancelled by type 5 datestamp, slight soiling, otherwise fine. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1936 “Scipio” Crash cover from Kuwait to England, bearing 1929-37 1/2a. (3), 1934 Air 3a. and 6a. (2) with boxed “DAMAGED BY SEA/WATER”, usual water damage. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1939 (May 1) first “All Up” 11/2d. rate to Iraq and Kuwait, three envelopes to Kuwait and returned, also “Empire Air Mail Scheme” leaflet. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1939 (May 1) first “All Up” 11/2d. rate to Iraq and Kuwait, envelope to Kuwait with “The Empire Air Mail Scheme” leaflet. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1939 (June 7) first “All Up” 11/2d. rate introduced on Johannesburg-Kuwait route, envelope from Johannesburg to Kuwait. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1946 (Apr. 18) envelope flown and registered to U.S.A., bearing red boxed “O.A.T.”, showing 1945 31/2a., 4a. pair and 6a. block of four on reverse, tied by type 12 datestamps. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Airmails: 1947 (Mar. 20) envelope to England, bearing 1945 14a. purple, tied by type 11 datestamp, also “BY AIR MAIL” in red at left. Photo.

Kuwait: The Francis Kiddle collection: Maritime Mail: 1951 (Aug. 1) Great Britain 6d. Air Letter, written on Board the T.E.S. Theobaldius and bearing violet boxed “POSTED AT SEA”, landed at Kuwait and received “AHMADI/KUWAIT” c.d.s. struck on the impressed stamp instead of alongside. Photo.

Labuan: 1897-98 12c. black and vermilion and 18c. black and olive-bistre, used on registered cover to England, tied by “LABUAN” c.d.s.’s., with handstruck “REGISTERED/No.” in blue. Ex Straus. Photo.

Leeward Islands: 1890 Issue: 21/2d. dull mauve and blue, variety watermark inverted, fine used. S.G. 3w, cat. £200. Photo.

Leeward Islands: 1902 1d. on 6d. and 1d. on 7d. both in mint panes of sixty (6 x 10), 1d. on 6d. pane with [R. 1/1], [R. 5/3], [R. 5/5] and [R. 7/4] tall narrow “O” in “One” varieties, a few light bends and 1d. on 7d. pane with a few tone spots on reverse otherwise fine with most stamps unmounted, scarce multiples. S.G. 18, a, 19.

Leeward Islands: 1902 Watermark Crown CA 1s. green and carmine showing dropped “R” in “LEEWARD” [Pl. 2, R. 1/1], fiscally used, otherwise fine. Very scarce. S.G. 26a. Photo.

Leeward Islands: 1931-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, 1/4d. brown Pl. no. 26, 1d violet and 11/2d. carmine-red, both P. no. 16, each in a full unmounted mint sheet of 120 incl. noted plate flaws, some minor bends and separation but mainly fine. SG 58, 61, 63, cat. £1,020+.

Leeward Islands: 1931-32 Watermark Mult. Script CA, Reversion to Die I, 1/2d. and 1d. mint pairs from coils, also 1/2d. coil-join pair (separated) and rare 1/2d. pair with coil leader, signed by postal official. S.G. 82, 83, vars. Photo.

Leeward Islands: 1938-51 10s. pale green and dull red on green, ordinary paper, showing broken lower right scroll [R. 5/12], fine mint, rare. S.G. 113ae. Photo.

Leeward Islands: A mint collection on leaves incl. 1890 to 5s., 1897 Jubilee set (not guaranteed), 1902 to 5s., 1905-08 to 1s. (less 1d.), 1907-11 to 5s., 1912-22 to 5s. with some shades, 1921-32 to £1 (less one 1d.), etc., mainly fine. (89).

Liberia: 1900 5c. stationery envelope, registered to Germany, additionally franked 10c. both cancelled by manuscript, and with Liebau receiving mark on reverse, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Photo.

Luxembourg: A small selection, incl. 1952-58 1sgr. used, 1874-79 121/2c. rose-carmine, 1880 5c. mint, 1882-84 25c. perf. 121/2 x 12 mint, 1906-19 25c. and 21/2f. mint, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (12).

Malaya and States: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in varied condition in three Minkus printed albums incl. Straits Settlements 1906 overprint set mint, F.M.S., Johore 1938 Postage Due set mint, Kedah 1921-32 Script 1c. to $3 mint, 1937 Script 10c. to $5 set used, Kelantan 1911-15 MCA 1c. to $25 set mint, 1922 Exhibition to $2 mint, 1937-40 1c. to $1 mint and $2 used, Malacca 1949-52 1c. to $5 set used, Pahang, Perak 1938-41 1c. to $2 used and $5 mint, Trengganu 1937 Postage Due set mint, also North Borneo 1939-41 1c. to $5 set used, 1939 Postage Due set used, 1945 B.M.A overprint set used, Sarawak 1945 B.M.A. overprint set mint, Singapore 1969 Founding miniature sheet unmounted mint, range of Japanese Occupation issues, etc. Not all cancellations are guaranteed. (100s)

Malayan States: A mint collection to 1936 on leaves incl. Johore 1891-94 to $1, 1896-99 to $4 (less $2), 1903 and 1904 surcharges, 1910-19 to $1, 1918-20 to $4 (less $3), 1922-41 values to $5, Kedah 1912 to $5, 1919 surcharges, 1921-32 to $5, 1922 Exhibition set (21c. and 50c. have 15-151/2mm “BORNEO”), Kelantan 1911-15 to $25, 1922 Exhibition to $2, 1928-35 perf. 14 $1, Negri Sembilan 1895-99 to 50c., 1935-41 values to $5, Pahang, Perak overprints and surcharges, 1935-37 to $5 (less 6c.), Selangor, Trengganu 1910-19 to $3 (less 25c.), 1921-41 wmk. MCA $1 to $5, Script values to $3, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 350)

Malaya and States: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, incl. Straits Settlements 1883-91 to 96c. used, 1884 8c. on 12c. used, Federated Malay States with 1900 50c. and $2 mint, Johore 1922-41 $500 blue and red fiscally used, Kedah 1912 set mint, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Trengganu 1910-19 $3 mint, 1949-55 set used, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malaya and States: A duplicated collection in five albums and stockbooks incl. Johore 1884-91 opts., 1896-1941 values mint and used incl. high values with fiscal cancellations, 1949-55 to $5 mint, Kedah 1921-32 10c. type II mint, 1950-55 to $5 mint, Kelantan 1951-55 to $5 mint, to $2 used, Malacca 1949-52 to $5 (less 5c.) mint, Sungei Ujong and Negri Sembilan, Pahang 1950-56 to $5 (less 30c.) mint, Penang 1949-52 to $5 mint and used, Perak overprints, 1900 3c. on $1 mint, Selangor 1941 $1 and $2 mint, 1949-55 to $5 (less 30c.) mint, Trengganu 1937 Postage Due 10c. mint, most 1948 Wedding sets mint (slightly toned gum), Malaysia issues to 1972, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malaya and States: A collection in three albums, incl. Straits Settlements 1884 8c. on 12c. purple-brown used, Johore, Kelantan, Singapore, etc. (100s)

Malaya and States: A mainly K.G.VI to Q.E.II collection in an album and loose on pieces, Johore, Penang, plate blocks, cancellations, etc. (100s)

Malayan States: A collection in a stockbook with mint incl. Straits Settlements 1902-03 $2, 1904-10 $1, 1937-41 set with dies I and II, with some duplicates incl. $1 to $5, die II 4c., Kedah 1937 $2, Kelantan, range of used with values to $5, some fiscal cancellations, duplication, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Malaya and States: A selection in a small stockbook incl. B.M.A. 1945-48 to both $5 mint, Kedah 1937 Script set mint, Malacca 1949-52 1c. to $5 set mint, Pahang 1935-41 1c. to $5 set used, etc. (few 100s)

Malaya and States: A collection in two binders, mainly used incl. Straits Settlements 1867-72 to 96c., K.G.V high values with fiscal cancellations, F.M.S., States with values to $5, Singapore, also a range of mint, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1869 manuscript “2” on 11/2c. on 1/2a. blue, used, minute marginal tear, otherwise fine and very rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1995). S.G. 10, cat. £5,000. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1898 to 1907, six envelopes, all registered, five locally in Singapore and one to Ceylon, bearing a range of Q.V. surcharged stamps, fair to fine. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1912-23 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 10c. purple on yellow, variety watermark sideways, a fine used example of this rare stamp. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (2000). S.G. 202d, cat £4,250. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1921-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA 2c. green variety watermark reversed used, small thin otherwise fine. S.G. 219x, unpriced. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: 1921-33 Watermark Mult. Script CA $25 purple and blue on blue mint, a few slightly short perfs. at top otherwise fine and fresh. S.G. 240b, cat. £900. Photo.

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: A collection from 1867 to 1937 on leaves incl. 1867 surcharged on India set (less 4c. on 1a.) unused or mint, 1879 5c. on 8c. and 7c. on 32c. mint, range of later surcharges mint and used, 1883-91 to 96c. mint, 1892-99 to $5 mint, 1c. has repaired “S” variety, later mint incl. 1904-10 to $5, 1906-07 to $1 (a few unused), 1906-12 to $2, 1921-33 to $5 (less one 6c., 3c. green used), 1936-37 to $5, various high values fiscally used incl. 1912-23 $100, etc., varied condition, many fine. (approx. 228)

Malaysia: Straits Settlements: A duplicated collection in two binders incl. 1867 values to 32c. on 2a. used, 1867-72 shades to 96c. (2) used, 1880 (Apr.) 10 on 30c. (2) used, 1882 5c. (perfin) and 10c. used, 1883 2c. on 8c. unused, 1883-91 to 96c. used and values mint, also British P.O. in Siam overprint wmk. Crown CA 2c. rose and 12c. mint, various 1890’s surcharges mint and used incl. 1892 1c. on 2c. mint with misplaced opt. leaving the original value clear with the bar along the perfs., 1892-99 $5 fine mint and used with indistinct cancellations, K.E.VII values to $1 mint, to $5 used mostly with fiscal cancellations, 1906 Labuan overprinted values to $1 mint, K.G.V to $25 used with fiscal cancellations, 1937-41 die I to $5 mint, also a selection of F.M.S. incl. 1900 $1 unused, B.M.A., “Straits Settlements Postage Stamps” by Wood (paperback), etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malaysia: Federated Malay States: A mainly mint collection on leaves incl. 1900 overprints on Negri Sembilan 25c., 50c., 1900-01 to 50c., 1904-22 most values to 50c., 1922-34 to $2 green and carmine, a few fiscally used high values, etc., varied condition. (76)

Malaysia: Singapore: A duplicated collection in two stockbooks incl. 1948-52 perf. 14 set (less $2) mint, perf. 171/2 x 18 set (less 2c. and 12c.) mint, 1953 (June 2nd.) QANTAS Coronation Day airmail cover to London franked 10c. Coronation stamps of Singapore and the eleven Malayan States, later to 1973 incl. mint sets, miniature sheets incl. 1971 Festivals, f.d.c.’s incl. 1971 Satellite, 1971 Art, duplicated used high values incl. 1969 Founding $10 pair, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)

Malaysia: Singapore: A mint and used collection on two stockleaves, incl. 1949 Silver Wedding $5 mint (2), used (3), 1955-59 set mint, 1962-66 sets mint (2), etc. (few 100s)

Malayan States: Kelantan: 1937-40 Script 1c. to $5 set unmounted mint, some faults incl. 40c. with heavy crease, the top values fine. S.G. 40-54 cat £900. Photo.

Malayan States: Trengganu: 1921-41 Script $5 fine fresh mint S.G. 44 cat £500 Photo.

Malaysia: Japanese Occupation: 1942 opt. type 16 on Penang 8c. scarlet used on 1943 envelope to Ipoh, cancelled by large “PERAK/YUBIN KYOKU/TAIPING”. Photo.

Malaysia: Japanese Occupation: A small duplicated collection in an album, mainly mint (majority unmounted) incl. Penang 1942 1c. to $1, four of each in pairs (some with heavily toned gum), General Issues 1942 (May) overprinted on Negri Sembilan to 30c. (less 8c.), on Pahang values to 30c., on Perak values to 50c., on Selangor to 40c., all four of each in pairs ( a few slightly toned), postage dues unmounted mint incl. 1942 type 16 optd. set with some duplicates and multiples, also a few used, etc., mainly fine, also “Dai Nippon in South East Asia” by Hedeman and Boekema. (approx. 290).

Malaysia: Japanese Occupation: Revenues: A selection, incl. Kedah 1942 with boxed overprint 10c., 25c., 50c. and $1 in mint blocks of four, $1 in an irregular block of fifty, $5, General Issues, etc., varied condition. (261)

Malta: Malta Handstamps: 1836 (Mar. 7) entire to Gibraltar, bearing a fine cursive script “MALTA” (MSF-1b), rated “6”. Photo.

Malta: Great Britain Used In Malta: A collection on leaves with wmk. Large Crown perf. 14 1d. and 2d., and 1855-57 4d. and 6d. all cancelled “M”, remainder with “A25” cancellations or Malta c.d.s.’s incl. range of 1/2d., 1d. and 2d. plates, surface printed incl. 1855-57 1s. (2), 1862-64 3d., 1865-67 3d., 1867-80 10d., 1872-73 6d. buff plates 11 and 12, 1873-80 4d. sage-green plate 16, 1880-83 6d. on 6d., 1880-81 5d., etc., mixed condition. (118).

Malta: 1914-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. green and red on yellow, with variety broken Crown and scroll, fine mint. S.G. 88b, cat. £550. Photo.

Malta: 1921-22 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1d. scarlet with watermark inverted, used, slightly soiled at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 99w, cat. £325. Photo.

Malta: 1922-26 £1 black and carmine-red watermark sideways, in an unmounted mint block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet. S.G. 139, cat. £560+. Photo.

Malta: A collection from 1860 to 2010 in two albums incl. 1860-63 no wmk. 1/2d. unused, 1863-81 wmk. Crown CC 1/2d’s with perf. 14 range of shades unused or mint (9) and used (10), example with inverted wmk. mint (cut-down wing margin), rough perf. 121/2 used, perf. 14 x 121/2 unused and used, 1885 to 1s. (2) mint, 1886 5s. unused and used, 1899-1901 2s.6d. and 10s. mint and used, later mint incl. 1903-04 to 1s., 1904-14 to 5s. (1s. grey and violet unused), 1914-21 to 5s. with shades, 1921-22 to 2s., 1922 Self Government values to 5s., 1926 “POSTAGE” overprints to 10s., 1926-27, 1928 and 1930 (less 3s.) sets to 10s., various used with values to 10s., some fiscal cancellations, 1935 Jubilee 1/2d. with extra flagstaff variety used (2, one in a corner block of four), K.G.VI issues complete mint and used, 1956-58 to £1 mint, quantity of later issues mint and used, postage dues incl. 1925 (Apr.) set mint, values to 1s.6d. used, 1925 (July) set mint and used, collection of village cancellations from Q.V., various Gozo incl. 1899-1901 10s., etc., mixed condition. (many 100s)

Malta: A mint collection to 1935 on leaves incl. 1860-63 white paper 1/2d. buff (unused), 1863-81 perf. 14 1/2d. shades (3, unused), perf. 121/2 1/2d. buff-brown, perf. 14 x 121/2 1/2d. yellow-buff, 1885-90 to 1s. (2), 1886 5s., 1899-1901 to 10s., 1903-04 to 1s., 1904-14 to 5s., 1914-21 to 2s. (2), 2s.6d., 5s., 1919 10s. (regummed, possibly cleaned), 1921-22 to 10s., 1922 Self Government issues complete, 1922-26 to both £1, 1926, 1926-27, 1928 and 1930 sets to 10s. complete, postage due sets, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 208).

Malta: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1860-81 1/2d. values, 1885-90 to 1s. mint (2), 1886 5s. rose mint, 1899-1901 to 10s. mint (2), 1904-14 to 5s. mint (2), 1814-21 to 2s.6d. mint (3), 1921-22 set mint, 1922 Self Government watermark CC 10s. mint, watermark MCA 2s. used, watermark Script CA 10s. mint (2), 1922-26 set mint, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

Malta: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection on leaves with a fine range of G.B. used in Malta (91) incl. various 1d. and 2d. line engraved, 1862-64 9d. bistre (faults), 1867-80 10d., 1873-80 21/2d. rosy mauve plate 17, 1880-83 6d. on 6d., 1880-81 5d., 1881 die I 1d. lilac pair, 1860-63 no wmk. 1/2d. buff unused (toned), 1863-81 1/2d. dull orange unused, 1886 5s. used, 1899-1901 to 2s.6d. mint, 10s. used, 1904-14 5s. used, 1922 Self-Government wmk. MCA 2s. mint, 1948-53 Self-Government set to 10s. mint, later to 1967 mint, postage dues, etc., mixed condition. (few 100s)

Malta: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in four albums, on leaves and loose in a small carton incl. 1863-81 perf. 14 1/2d. mint and used, perf. 14 x 121/2 1/2d. used, 1886 5s. used, 1899-1901 10s. used, 1904-14 5s. used, 1922 Self Government 2s.6d. and 5s. used, 1922-26 2s. to £1 (wmk. sideways) mint, 1926 “POSTAGE” overprint 4d. to 10s. mint, 1926-27 3s. to 10s. mint, 1938-43 and 1948-53 sets to 10s. mint and used, 1956-58 to £1 mint (less 5s.), later sets and miniature sheets virtually complete mint to 1988, quantity of f.d.c.’s to 1988, etc., varied condition. (100s).

Malta: A mint and used collection in three albums, incl. 1899-1901 set used, 1926 to 10s. mint, 1930 to 5s. used, 1948-53 set mint, 1956-58 set mint also £1 used block of four, etc. (100s)

Malta: A small Q.V. to early Q.E.II mint and used collection in an album incl. 1899-1901 1/4d. wmk. reversed mint, K.E.VII values to 1s. mint, 1922-26 values to 5s. used, later mint and used to 1956, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 275).

Malta: Village Cancellations: Cancellations on adhesives, a selection, incl. Curmi, Gudia, Nadur, Rabato, etc., varied condition. (approx. 260)

Malta: Village Cancellations: Rabato Gozo, 1886 envelope to Marsascala, bearing 1885-90 1/2d. green, tied by very rare “RABATO-GOZO” c.d.s., few cover imperfections, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Mauritius: 1848-59 “POST PAID” Latest Impression 2d. grey-blue [5], fine used with “12” cancellation of Black River. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1961). S.G. 25, cat. £850. Photo.

Mauritius: 1860-63 no watermark 2d. vertical pair used on 1860 (July 7) entire (part of address excised and repaired), stamps tied by circular framed “PAID”, with French transit mark alongside, scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. 47. Photo.

Mauritius: 1863-72 Watermark Crown CC 3d. dull red, vertical pair with wing margin at left, used on 1871 (June 21) envelope to France, tied by “B 53” barred ovals with “MAURITIUS/3” c.d.s. in blue. Ex Straus. S.G. 61a. Photo.

Mauritius: 1878 17c. on 4d. rose strip of four used on 1879 (Dec. 8) large envelope (reduced at left), addressed to France, tied by scarce “B 32” barred ovals and two red French transit marks. Ex Straus. Photo.

Mauritius: 1921-26 Watermark Mult. Script CA 50r. dull purple and green, fine mint, fresh appearance. S.G. 222, cat £800. Photo.

Mauritius: 1969-73 4c. Episcopal Mitre, mint single showing downward shift of yellow-green background, also normal block of four affixed to card and signed by the designer Granger Barrett. S.G. 384.

Mauritius: 1969-73 30c. Harp Shells with variety yellow omitted with normal for comparison, also another but showing downward shift of light brown, fine mint. S.G. 390var. Photo.

Mauritius: A collection from 1863 to 1935 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1879-80 38c., 1886 2c. on 38c., 1891 2c. on 17c., 1900-05 most values to 5r., 1902 “Postage & Revenue” overprint set, 1910 to 10r., 1913-22 to 10r. (2), 1921-34 to 10r., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (160).

Mauritius: Cancellations: A selection of mainly Q.V. issues on stockleaves, incl. a good range of numerals with scarce number “3”, village cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Mauritius: Cancellations and Covers: An accumulation, incl. 1858-62 (4d.) green used on 1859 large part envelope, 1864 cover to Reunion bearing 1863-72 4d., 1871 mourning envelope to England, bearing 1863-72 4d. and 6d., postal stationery, much duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1859-61 6d. blue, used with “B 65” barred oval of Rodrigues, scarce. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1960). Photo.

Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1859-61 6d. blue with “B 65” barred cancellation, thinned at top and scissor-cut in top margin. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1995). Photo.

Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1894 (June 17) envelope to Port Louis, bearing 1883-94 4c. and 1891 2c. on 4c. (2), tied by “B 44” barred ovals with “RODRIGUES” c.d.s. alongside, some soiling, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo

Mauritius Used in Rodrigues: 1907 (Jan. 7) p.p.c. to Egypt, bearing 1900-05 6c. tied by faint “RODRIGUES” c.d.s. Ex Straus. Photo.

Mexico: An accumulation in two stockbooks, on leaves and loose, incl. a good range of early issues, with District handstamps, 1856 4r. carmine-vermilion used pair with district name, many covers, 1913 Sonora 5c. without embossing unused, 1940 Centenary Postage and Air 5p. mint, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Monaco: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. France used in, 1891-94 to 5f. mint (3), 1933-39 to 20f. mint and used, 1933 Air 1f.50 on 5f used (19), etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Montserrat: 1876 to 1935, a collection on leaves incl. 1880 21/2d. mint, 1884-85 4d. blue used, remainder mint incl. 1903 to 5s., 1904-08 to 5s., 1908-14 to 5s., 1914 5s., later K.G.V sets to 5s., etc., a few with toned gum, mainly fine. (92).

Morocco: 1898-1900 5c. to 2p. set used on registered philatelic envelope to London, all cancelled by oval “REGISTERED/TANGIER” datestamps, stain spots, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 1-8. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: A mint collection to 1937 on leaves incl. 1899 to 2p., 1903-05 to 2p., 1905-06 to 2p., British Currency 1914-31 to 5s., 1935-37 to 5s., Spanish Currency 1907-12 to 12pi. on 10s., 1914-26 to 12pi. on 10s. (less 20c. on 2d.), etc., mainly fine. (157).

Morocco Agencies: British Currency: 1907-13 De La Rue 4d. green and chocolate-brown, chalky paper, a complete mint sheet of 240 incl. R. 3/8 damaged “4”, two horizontal perf. folds, mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce. S.G. 34, cat. £900+.

Morocco Agencies: Spanish Currency: 1907-13 40c. on De La Rue 4d. deep green and chocolate-brown, chalky paper, a complete mint sheet of 240 incl. R. 3/8 damaged “4”, two horizontal perf. folds and odd trivial imperfection otherwise mainly fine unmounted mint. Ex Joyce. S.G. 117a, cat. £840+.

Morocco Agencies: Spanish Currency: 1914-26 12p. on Waterlow 10s. fresh mint block of four, lower pair unmounted. S.G. 138, cat. £400+. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: Spanish Currency: 1914-26 12p. on De La Rue 10s. blue, a complete mint sheet of forty, hinged in margins only, some minor tone spotting affecting five, otherwise mainly fine and very scarce. Ex Joyce. S.G. 141, cat. £3,600+. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: French Currency: 1924-32 3f. on Bradbury 2s.6d. chocolate-brown, a complete mint sheet of forty incl. major shield re-entries on R. 1/3, 1/4 and 10/2 (one, R. 1/4, mentioned on accompanying B.P.A. certificate, 1972) and other minor examples, mainly fresh and fine unmounted with light diagonal crease on R. 1/1 and odd trivial bend. Ex Joyce. S.G. 200, cat. £240+. Photo.

Morocco Agencies: French Currency: 1935 3f. on Re-engraved 2s.6d. and 6f. on Re-engraved 5s., both in a complete unmounted mint sheet of forty, the former with odd imperfections, the latter very fresh. Ex Joyce. S.G. 225, 226, cat. £430+.

Morocco Agencies: Tangier: 1949 2s.6d., 5s. and 10s. lower left corner singles used together on 1956 (Apr. 14) philatelic registered cover within Tangier, fine with c.d.s. cancellations. S.G. 273-275.

Nauru: A mint and used collection on stockleaves, incl. 1916-23 De La Rue 5s. and 10s. mint, 1924-48 to 10s. mint (2), etc. (360)

Nauru: A K.G.V mint selection with 1916-23 121/2mm overprints at foot to 1s., De La Rue 2s.6d. (2), 5s. and 10s., Bradbury 2s.6d., 1924-34 to 10s., and 1935 Jubilee, varied condition. (34).

Netherlands: 1852-63 15c. orange-yellow, unused (without gum), fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1959). Photo.

Netherlands: A mainly used selection in a stockbook, incl. 1852-63 10c. horizontal strip of three from the lower right corner of the sheet, 1913 Independence 10g. used forgery, Postage Dues with 1881-94 perf. 121/2 type II 121/2c. and 25c. type I mint, Colonies, duplication, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Netherlands: A mint and used collection from 1852 to 1982 in a binder with Charity sets, a range of Colonies, etc. (approx. 2,100)

New Guinea: 1935 Air £2 and £5 unmounted mint, each with light vertical bend otherwise fine. S.G. 204-205, cat. £950. Photo.

New Guinea: A mint collection on leaves incl. 1918 1d. on 5d., 1918-23 overprints on ‘roos 2d. to 10s., 1925-27 to £1, 1931 Air to 10s., 1931 with dates Postage and Air sets to £1, 1932-34 without dates Postage and Air sets to £1, Officials incl. 1931 with dates to 5s., 1932-34 without dates to 5s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (146).

New Guinea: A collection from 1915 to 1939 on leaves incl. 1915-16 K.G.V 1/2d. to 5d. vertical strips of three with types a to c mint, 1d. die II mint, ‘roos incl. wmk. W2 values to 1s. mint, 6d. and 10s. used, wmk. W5 2s., 5s. (2) mint, 6d., 9d. and 1s. vertical strips of three mint, wmk. W6 2s. vertical strip of three used, varieties incl. hollow stops, 1918-23 ‘roos to 5s. mint, 1925-27 set to £1 mint, 1931 with dates £1 used, Air overprint 10s. mint, 1932-34 without dates 2s. sheet of 30 mint (some slightly stained), 10s. used, Air overprint 2s. (2), £1 used, 1939 Air 1/2d. to 1s. and 5s. mint, Officials incl. 1932-34 1d. to 1s. used, etc., varied condition, many fine. (approx. 320).

New Hebrides: 1910 1d. strip of four, 5d. and 1s. used on 1911 (Apr. 11) envelope registered to Australia, tied by Port Villa c.d.s.’s. Photo.

New Hebrides: A mint collection of English issues from 1908 to 1925 (1921 2d. used) incl. 1908-10 overprints on Fiji complete, 1911 to 5s., etc., mainly fine. (45).

New Hebrides: A mainly good to fine collection in an album with French issues incl. 1938 Postage Due 5c., 10c. and 20c. used, etc. (few 100)

New Hebrides: A selection of covers and cards from 1911 to 1944 well written up on leaves, incl. picture postcards, range of rates and frankings, etc. (25 items)

New Zealand: 1842 (Nov. 16) Wesleyan entire to England, bearing red boxed “PAID AT/AUCKLAND”, and a fair strike of the rare “NEW ZEALAND/SHIP LETTER”, backstamped Auckland, Liverpool Ship letter and London marks. Photo.

New Zealand: 1844 cover to Church Mission House, London, rated “8”, one reverse has a good strike of the rare oval “(crown)/KORORARIKA/1840/NEW ZEALAND”, overstruck by London “SHIP LETTER” with red London receiving mark of Sept. 14. Photo.

New Zealand: 1846 (Jan. 24) cover to England, bearing red boxed “PAID AT/AUCKLAND”, backstamped New Zealand and London despatch and receiving marks. Photo.

New Zealand: 1847 (Apr. 22) envelope from Wellington to Nelson, bearing red boxed PAID AT/WELLINGTON” oval “NELSON/(crown)/NEW ZEALAND” datestamp, manuscript “1/4” rate mark, and with oval Wellington datestamp on reverse. Photo.

New Zealand: 1847 (Sept. 13) entire to England, with ms. “8” rate mark (twice), and Beccles receiving mark, and showing oval “NEW PLYMOUTH/Crown/NEW ZEALAND” on reverse overstruck by red London transit datestamp. Interesting contents written by a J. Hursthouse, remarking that settlers are expected from Wanganui, “As the Settlement is broken up and will be held for the future as a military garrison. Great blame is attached to the officers who have been in command there. 800 regular troops with artillery gun boats have been besieged of blockaded all winter in a stockade by about 400 or 500 natives. The natives now hold the soldiers in contempt”. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855 cover to Wellington rated 2d. cancelled with a fair strike of the “PAID/AT/ PETRE NEW ZEALAND” crowned circle in red, departure mark in black on reverse. S.G. CC5. Photo.

New Zealand: 1860 (Jan. 17) entire endorsed “Per Wonga Wonga” to Wanganui, rated “4”, and a fine strike of the Crowned Circle “PAID/AT/WELLINGTON NEW Zealand”. S.G. CC8. Photo

New Zealand: 1861 (Dec. 9) cover to Scotland, rated “6”, and a fine strike of the Crowned Circle “PAID/AT/WELLINGTON NEW Zealand”. S.G. CC8. Photo

New Zealand: 1855 London Printing 1d. dull carmine on white paper, lightly cancelled, just touched at left otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. certificate (1970). S.G. 1, cat. £15,000. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855 London Printing 2d. dull blue on blued paper, fine with good even margins and lightly cancelled. S.G. 2, cat. £650. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855 London Printing 1s. pale yellow-green on blued paper, lightly cancelled, close to good margins, slight thin at lower left, otherwise fine, good appearance. R.P.S.N.Z. certificate (1997). S.G. 3, cat. £5,500. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 1d. red, good to large margins, lightly cancelled “14” of Nelson. S.G. 4, cat. £1,800. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 2d. blue, three used examples, all with close to large margins and lightly cacelled. S.G. 5. Photo

New Zealand: 1855-57 Imperforate on blued paper 2d. blue showing portion of papermaker’s watermark, small to large margins, showing portion of adjoining stamp at left. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1969). S.G. 5. Photo.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 1s. green, with small to very large margins, showing portions of three adjoining stamps, lightly cancelled “10” of Wellington, scarce. S.G. 6, cat. £3,750.

New Zealand: 1855-57 Richardson Printing, Blued Paper 1s. green, with small to very large margins just cut into at top, horizontal crease, lightly cancelled “10” of Wellington, scarce. S.G. 6, cat. £3,750.

New Zealand: 1857 to 1873 a used selection of Chalon types in a stockbook, incl. 1857-63 imperforate 1d. dull orange, 1s. dull emerald-green, 1862-63 imperforate 1d. vermilion (2), rouletted 7 at Auckland 1d. vermilion, 1862 perf. 13 at Dunedin 1d. orange-vermilion, 6d. black-brown, 1s. deep green, 1862-63 pelure paper imperforate 2d. ultramarine, 6d. black-brown, 1s. deep green, perf. 13 at Dunedin 6d. black-brown, 1s. deep green, 1864 watermark “NZ” imperforate 2d. pale blue, 6d. red-brown, 1s. green, perf. 13 at Dunedin 2d. pale blue, 1864-67 4d. deep rose, 4d. yellow (9), 1s. green (6), 1871 perf. 10 1d. brown, 1873 perf. 121/2 1d. red-brown, etc., mixed condition. (169)

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 1d. dull orange, fine used with clear to large margins, lightly cancelled no. “1” of Auckland. S.G. 8, cat. £700. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 1d. dull orange (small tear), 2d. blue and 6d. brown, used together on 1860 (Nov. 3) envelope to England, cancelled “17” barred ovals with Lyttelton and Worksop c.d.s.’s below, stamps badly affected by filing crease. Ex Straus. S.G. 8, 10, 13. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 2d., five used examples (four with full margins), fair to fine. Photo

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 2d. pale blue, a very fine lightly cancelled example showing portion of adjoining stamp at left. S.G. 9. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 no watermark imperforate 6d. bistre-brown, close to good margins, fine used. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1958). S.G. 12. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 6d. brown, five used examples (two with full margins), fair to fine. Photo

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 6d. brown, a very fine used example from the right of the sheet, lightly cancelled. S.G. 13, cat. £300. Photo.

New Zealand: 1857-63 Imperforate no watermark 1s. blue-green, cancelled no. “17” of Nelson, close to large margins, corner crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 17, cat. £1,800. Photo

New Zealand: 1857-63 No watermark serrated perf. about 16 to 18 6d. brown, used, minute tear at base. Ex Straus. R.P.S.N.Z. certificate (1973). S.G. 24, cat. £3,500. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 1d. orange vermilion, close to large margins, lightly cancelled by Drury c.d.s., slightly oxidised, otherwise fine. S.G. 33. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 2d. pale blue, a very fine used example with “DRURY/OCT 27/63/NEW ZEALAND”. S.G. 38. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 2d. blue, three fine used examples. S.G. 39. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 2d. blue a fine lightly cancelled horizontal pair. S.G. 39. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 2d. blue (2) one with manuscript “Hurun”, the other with “Orari”, both touched. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 3d. brown-lilac, fine used with “HEADQUARTERS” in barred oval, scarce. S.G. 40. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 6d. brown, just touched at lower left, with L 14 (Orari) Letter number datestamp (1862, Dec. 13). This datestamp was only used between Dec. 10 and 13, 1862. Ex Kaye. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 6d. red-brown, four used examples with full margins, minor imperfections, otherwise fine. S.G. 43. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 6d. red-brown, a very fine used example showing portions of three adjoining stamps. S.G. 43. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 1s. green, fine used with good to large margins, lightly cancelled. S.G. 44, cat. £325. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star imperforate 1s. deep green, fine used with good to large margins, lightly cancelled. S.G. 46, cat. £375. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star rouletted 7 2d. deep blue, very fine used, lightly cancelled. S.G. 49, cat. £475. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star rouletted 7 3d. brown-lilac, fine used, lightly cancelled. R.P.S.N.Z. certificate (2000). S.G. 52, cat. £800. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star rouletted 7 6d. black-brown, fine used with no. “17” of Rangiora. S.G. 53, cat. £475. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 watermark large Star rouletted 7 1s. deep green, used, very minor imperfections, otherwise fine. S.G. 58, cat. £1,100. Photo

New Zealand: 1862 watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 2d. blue fine used examples, one with manuscript Howick, fair to fine.

New Zealand: 1862 watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 3d. brown-lilac, lightly cancelled by no. “50” of Campbeltown Bluff Harbour, fine. S.G. 74. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 6d. brown two fine used examples. S.G. 76. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 1s. yellow-green, fine used. S.G. 80, cat. £375. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862 watermark large Star perforated 13 at Dunedin 1s. yellow-green, fine used. S.G. 80, cat. £375. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 Pelure paper, imperforate 1d. orange-vermilion, just touched on two sides, lightly cancelled. R.P.S. of New Zealand (1977). S.G. 81. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper imperforate 6d. black-brown, fine lightly cancelled by “L 11” c.d.s of Okains Bay dated May 9 1863. S.G. 85, cat £250. Photo

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper imperforate 1s. deep green, lightly cancelled, touched at top. B.P.A. certificate (1977). S.G. 86. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper rouletted 7 at Auckland 1s. deep green, used, small tear at right. R.P.S. certificate (1955). S.G. 89, cat £1,800. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper perf. 13 at Dunedin 6d. brown, fine used with Dunedin barred oval. S.G. 93, cat. £400. Photo.

New Zealand: 1862-63 pelure paper perf. 13 at Dunedin 1s. deep green, fine used. R.P.S. of New Zealand certificate (1998). S.G. 94, cat. £1,700. Photo

New Zealand: 1863 no watermark perf 13 2d. deep dull blue, fine used. S.G. 96a, cat. £475. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ imperforate, 1d. carmine-vermilion, lightly cancelled, close to large margins, fine. S.G. 97, cat. £350. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ imperforate 6d. red-brown, unused without gum, fine appearance. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1965). S.G. 99, cat. £5,000. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ imperforate 6d. red-brown, small to good margins, lightly cancelled. S.G. 99, cat. £700. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ imperforate 1s. green, good to large margins, very fine. Holcombe opinion (1995). S.G. 100, cat. £275. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark “N.Z.”, rouletted 7, 2d. pale blue, good used. S.G. 102, cat. £750. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark “N.Z.”, rouletted 7, 2d. pale blue, fine used, unusually showing an extra horizontal row of roulettes 5mm. above base. Ex Bishop. S.G. 102 var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ perf. 13 at Dunedin 1s. green, fine used. S.G. 106, cat. £500. Photo

New Zealand: 1864 Watermark NZ perf. 121/2 at Auckland 1s. yellow-green, slight corner crease, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 109, cat. £2,500. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 Watermark Large Star, Perf. 121/2 at Auckland: 2d., 6d. and 1s. used on 1869 (Mar. 6) to London, endorsed “Rangitoto Via Marseilles”, tied by Dunedin duplexes and London Paid c.d.s. in red, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark large Star perf 121/2 3d. deep mauve, variety imperforate, fine used. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 118a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 watermark large Star perf 121/2 4d. deep rose, four used examples, minor imperfections, otherwise fine. S.G. 119. Photo.

New Zealand: 1864-67 Watermark Large Star, Perf. 121/2 at Auckland 1s. yellow-green used on 1868 (Jan. 6) envelope from Christchurch to England, upon arrival readdressed to Germany and franked 1867-80 6d. plate 6 TD, some imperfections and cover slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

New Zealand: 1871 wmk large star perf. 10 x 121/2 2d. blue, fine used. S.G. 131, cat. £550. Photo.

New Zealand: 1873 no watermark perf. 121/2 2d. vermilion, showing part papermaker’s watermark double lined “ND” of “SAUNDERS” , fine used. S.G. 138c, cat. £750. Photo.

New Zealand: 1873 no watermark perf. 121/2 4d. orange-yellow, good used. S.G. 139, cat. £850. Photo.

New Zealand: 1873 watermark NZ” perf. 121/2 2d. vermilion, fine used. S.G. 141, cat. £325. Photo.

New Zealand: 1873 watermark lozenges with “INVICTA” perf. 121/2 2d. vermilion, fine used. S.G. 142, cat. £500. Photo.

New Zealand: 1898 Pictorials, a duplicated mint selection to 1s. (4), 2s. (3) and 5s. (3), range of shades, also 1907-08 3d., 6d. (3) and 1s. (3), varied condition. Stated to cat. £2,100+. (54).

New Zealand: 1898 no watermark 2d. lake, unused horizontal pair part original gum, showing variety imperforate between vertically. S.G. 248a. Photo.

New Zealand: 1938-44 1/2d. orange-brown, 1d. green, 11/2d. scarlet and 3d. blue, and 1947-52 2d. to 9d., all in imperforate plate proof pairs on gummed watermarked paper, fine. S.G. 604P, 606P, 608P, 609P, 680P-685P. Photo.

New Zealand: 1946 Peace 3d. ultramarine and grey, showing dramatic downward shift of the ultramarine, very fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 671var. R.P.S. certificate (2011).

New Zealand: 1953-59 10s. deep ultramarine imperforate plate proof pair with sheet margin at right, affixed to card. S.G. 736P. Photo.

New Zealand: 1955-59 1d. to 8d. set of imperforate plate proof pairs, on gummed watermarked paper, fine. S.G. 745P-751P. Photo.

New Zealand: 1970-76 50c. variety apple green (hill) omitted single, and variety buff (shore) omitted single and right margin block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 932a, 932b, cat. £303.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark Pictorials, a selection of missing colours with 1c. blue (spots on wings) omitted, 4c. bright green (wing veins) omitted in a corner plate “1A” block of 12 (6 x 2), and 8c. ochre omitted in a top left corner block of four (EC NZL2030c), also 1976-81 Queen Elizabeth 10c. perf. 141/2 top margin single with a downward shift of magenta, a couple of margin creases, stamps fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1008c, 1011e, 1015var, 1094ab var.

New Zealand: 1973-76 no watermark Pictorials 4c. varieties purple-brown omitted, orange-yellow omitted, bright green (wing veins) omitted, and apple green (wings) omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 1011b, c, e and f, cat. £806. Photo.

New Zealand: 1975-81 20c. Rainbow Abalone, an unmounted mint block of four from top of sheet, showing variety completely imperforate at top and almost the other three sides, unusual. S.G. 1099 var. Photo.

New Zealand: 1975-81 $1 Scallop, an unmounted mint vertical strip of three from the top of the sheet, showing variety imperforate between, small wrinkle at top, otherwise fine. S.G. 1103a, cat. £500. Photo.

New Zealand: 2003 Christmas self-adhesive 40c. variety black (silver fern) omitted fine unused, and a second example fine used on small piece. S.G. 2649a, cat. £550, EC NZL5298a. Photo.

New Zealand: 2003 Christmas self-adhesive 40c. variety black (silver fern) omitted, fine unused in a coil strip with seven normals, also an example good used on cover. S.G. 2649a, cat. £550, EC NZL5298a. Photo.

New Zealand: 2004 Olympics self-adhesive $2 variety lenticular image inverted fine unused, very scarce. S.G. 2730a, cat. £2,000. Photo.

New Zealand: 2004 Olympics self-adhesive $2 variety lenticular image inverted, a fine unused example in a strip with three normals, very scarce. S.G. 2730a, cat. £2,000. Photo.

New Zealand: A used collection in an S.G. album, incl. 1935-36 to 3s., Officials, etc. (100s)

New Zealand: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in four stockbooks, incl. 1857-63 6d. pale brown used, 1878 2s. deep rose used, 1902-07 5s. mint, 1906 Exhibition set mint, 1931 Health set used, 1960-66 to £1 mint (6), Officials, Postal Fiscals with 1940-58 22s. on 22s. used with R.P.S. certificate (1993), Victoria Land 1908 1d. used block of four, etc. (many 100s)

New Zealand: A mint and used accumulation in seven albums, three stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. 1854 entire bearing Crowned circular “PAID/AT/AUCKLAND/NEW ZEALAND”, 1878 5s. grey used, 1898 to 5s. mint, 1899-1903 to 5s. mint, 1902-07 to 5s. mint (2), 1905-06 imperforate all round 1d. mint, Health Issues with 1931 set mint, postage dues, Officials, etc. (1,000s)

New Zealand: A collection to 1936 on leaves with a selection of Q.V. mainly used, 1898-1907 Pictorial values to 2s. mint, to 5s. used, 1906 Christchurch Exhibition mint, 1913 Auckland Exhibition mint, later mostly all mint incl. 1915-30 to 1s., 1926-34 2s. (2), 3s. (2), 1931 Smiling Boy pair, Fiscal Arms values to 15s., 1935-36 and 1936-42 Pictorials to 3s., Officials incl. 1910-16 to 1s. mint, 1913-25 Fiscal 5s. mint, 1915-27 to 1s. mint, also New Zealand overprinted issues mint incl. Aitutaki, Niue 1918-29 Fiscal 2s. to 10s., Penrhyn, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (approx. 345).

New Zealand: An accumulation in seven albums (two empty) and two stockbooks, incl. 1898 to 5s. mint, 1906 Exhibition set mint, 1909-16 to 1s. mint (2), 1909-26 1d. imperforate pair used, 1913 Auckland Exhibition 3d. and 6d. mint, 1931 Health set mint, flown covers, etc. (many 100s)

New Zealand: A comprehensive mint and used collection in sixteen albums, incl. complete Health issues with miniature sheets, virtually complete issues from 1940 to 2009, A.A.T., etc. (1,000’s)

New Zealand: A mint and used collection of issues for Dependencies in an album, stockbook and on leaves, incl. Aitutaki 1903-11 perf. 11 set mint, 1911-16 set mint, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa 1935-42 to £2 mint, etc. (few 100s)

New Zealand: A selection of imperforate plate proofs from 1945 to 1965, incl. 1945 Health set in pairs on ungummed watermarked paper, 1957 Truby King 3d. top margin pair on card, 1958 Nelson 3d. pair on gummed watermarked paper and block of four ungummed, reminder all singles mounted on card incl. 1950 Canterbury sets (2), 1951, 1954 and 1956 Health sets, Life Insurance 1947-65 set (6d. on gummed paper) plus additional values, etc., mainly fine. (50 items)

New Zealand: A Q.V. to Q.E.II mainly used accumulation in a stockbook with a duplicated range of Chalons in rather mixed condition with imperfs. to 1s. (7), perforated to 1s. (11), Postal fiscals, etc. (100s)

New Zealand: A mainly used collection in two albums, incl. Health miniature sheets, etc. (many 100s)

New Zealand: Health issues 1944 to 1956, a selection of imperforate plate proofs with 1944 and 1945 sets in blocks of four on ungummed watermarked paper, others all mounted on card with 1948 pairs, 1951 singles, 1954 pairs, and 1956 pairs, fine.

New Zealand: Literature: A selection in a carton, incl. “Postal Routes & Rates Pre 1874” by G.J. Ellott in three volumes, “Postal Manuscripts” by A.R. Marshall, etc.

New Zealand: Antarctic Expeditions: King Edward VII Land 1908 Royle printing 1d. rose-carmine, used block of four from the left of the the sheet, pairs separated and rejoined, signed in margin “E.H. Shackleton”. S.G. A1. Photo.

Nicaragua: A small accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. a good range of cancellations with numerals, covers and cards with postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

The Nigerias: A mint and used selection in a stockbook, incl. Lagos, Northern Nigeria 1912 to £1 mint, Nigeria 1914-29 to £1 mint, etc. (100s)

The Nigerias: An accumulation of cancellations in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. Lagos with 1874-75 to 1s. (both, two of each), Niger Coast, Northern and Southern Nigeria, village cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

The Nigerias: A selection of covers and cards from 1893 to 1961 incl. 1913 envelope registered to London, bearing Southern Nigeria 1/2d. (2) and 1d. (2), cancelled by “BONNY” c.d.s.’s with boxed handstruck Bonny registration cachet, registered mail, Tax marks, postal stationery, etc. (110 items).

Nigeria: Lagos: 1884-86 Watermark Crown CA 10s. purple-brown, mint, small collectors mark on gum and minor crease, otherwise fine, scarce. S.G. 29, cat £1,600. Photo.

Nigeria: Lagos: A collection on leaves, incl. 1874-75 to 6d. unused, 1s. value 161/2mm unused (small tear), 1876-79 set unused, 1882 (June) set mint, 1884-86 to 2s.6d. mint, 5s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1887-1902 to 10s. mint, 1893 1/2d. on 4d. variety surcharge double, mint, 1904 set mint, 1904-06 set mint, etc., varied condition. (86)

Nigeria: Lagos: A mint collection on leaves incl. 1887-1902 to 10s. (2d. used), 1904 1/2d. to 5s., 1904-06 10s., etc., a few with overall gum toning, mainly fine. (34).

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: A collection on leaves, incl. 1892-94 set mint, 1893 (Dec.) 1/2d. on 21/2d. type 7 in vermilion used, 1894 (Jan.) to 1s. pair mint, 1894 (May) set mint, 1897-98 to 10s. (2) mint, also set of three values overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1894 2d. registered envelope (size H2), used to England, bearing 1/2d., 1d., 21/2d. and 5d., etc., varied condition. (62)

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: A small collection, mainly mint incl. 1892-94 overprints on G.B. to 1s., 1894 (May) to 1s., 1897-98 to 10s. plus 10s. shade, etc., varied condition. (27).

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Sept.) Provisionals: 1/2d. on half of 1d., variety unsevered pair, fine mint. S.G. 7a, cat. £500. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Sept.) Provisionals: 1/2d. on half of 1d. two singles used on piece, cancelled Old Calabar River “OC 22/94”, fine. S.G. 7a, cat. £900. B.P.A. certificate (1984) Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Dec.) Provisionals: Type 4 “HALF/PENNY” in carmine on 21/2d. purple on blue, mint, fine. S.G. 13, cat. £425. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Dec.) Provisionals: “HALF/PENNY” type 4 in black on 21/2d. mint, slightly heavy hinge remainder and faint gum crease otherwise fine. S.G. 14, cat. £400. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Dec.) Provisionals: Type 6 “HALF/PENNY” in violet on 2d. grey-green and carmine, fine used on small piece with Old Calabar c.d.s.. S.G. 18, cat. £425. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Dec.) Provisionals: Type 8 “Half/Penny” in green on 21/2d. purple on blue, mint, fine. S.G. 27, cat. £450. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers 1893 (Dec.) Provisionals: Type 11 “One/Shilling” in violet on 2d. grey-green and carmine, mint, fine. S.G. 37, cat. £450. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Oil Rivers: Postal Stationery: 1893 (June 10) 1d. card used from Degama to Old Calabar, cancelled double circular “NEW CALABAR” type PP1, with “SOMBREIRO RIVER/C”, “Bugum/A” and “BONNY RIVER/C” c.d.s.’s, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Coast Protectorate: Protectorate Issues 1894 Opobo Provisionals “1/2” on half of 1d. vermilion surcharge in violet, fine used on piece, tied by Opobo Rver c.d.s. S.G. 63, cat. £700. Photo.

Nigeria: Niger Company Territories: 1899 (Feb. 18) cover to England (address cut out and piece added), franked 1/2d. vermilion (3) and 1d. lilac tied by fine Burutu type 4 (serifed capitals) datesamp in violet, also with Liverpool transit mark, few cover faults. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1900 (Apr.) set, 1905-07, 1910-11 and 1912 sets, etc., varied condition. (57)

Nigeria: Northern Nigeria: A mint collection with basic sets to 1912 complete (less 1904 £25), mainly fine. (50).

Nigeria: Southern Nigeria: A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. 1901-02 set, 1903-04, 1904-09, 1907-11 and 1912 sets, etc., varied condition. (85)

Nigeria: Southern Nigeria: A mint collection on leaves with basic sets complete 1901 to 1912, mainly fine. (56).

Nigeria: A small, mainly mint collection in an album, incl. 1914-29 to £1 with a range of extra shades with 10s. (3), 1921-32 set, etc., varied condition. (47)

Nigeria: A mint K.G.V collection incl. 1914-29 shades to 5s. (2), 10s. (3), £1, 1921-32 to 10s., 1936 to £1, etc., mainly fine. (52).

Niue: 1940 3d. on 11/2d. black and purple, a top margin single without surcharge (unissued thus), with ink “5.5.39” in margin, fine unused, with matching issued stamp. S.G. 78, var. Photo.

Niue: 1940 3d. on 11/2d. black and purple, a top margin single without surcharge (unissued thus), fine unused, with matching issued stamp. S.G. 78, var. Photo.

Niue: 1950 Pictorial 1/2d. to 3s. set of imperforate plate proof singles, 1s. and 3s. on gummed watermarked paper, others mounted on card, fine. S.G. 113P-122P. Photo.

North Borneo: 1918 (Aug.) Red Cross 1c. + 2c. to $10 + 2c. set mint, the top value has ink mark on gum, otherwise mainly fine. (17). Ex Straus. S.G. 214-234, cat. £1,000. Photo.

North Borneo: 1918 (Aug.) Red Cross 9mm surcharge 1c. + 2c. to 24c. + 2c., one of each value in mint marginal or corner blocks of six, a few light wrinkles otherwise fine, all except 10c. + 2c. with four stamps unmounted. (66) Between S.G. 214 and 226.

North Borneo: A collection to 1931 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1894 to 24c., 1901-05 overprints to $1 (less 4c.), 1904-05 surcharges (less 4c. on 8c., 4c. on 24c.), 1909-23 to 24c. (less 3c. green), 1911 to $2, 1918 (Aug.) Red Cross surcharges to $2 + 2c. and 1918 (Oct.) to $2 + 4c., 1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition set, 1925-28 to $1, 1931 to $2, also Labuan mint and used incl. 1894 to 40c. mint, 1902-03 to $1 mint, etc., varied condition. (approx. 250).

Norway: A selection, incl. 1855 4sk. used, 1871-75 to 7sk. (3), some duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (185).

Nyasaland: 1897-1900 1d., 2d., 1s. and 1901 1d., 4d. and 6d. used on 1901 (June 4) envelope registered to Germany, tied by Fort Johnston squared circles, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Nyasaland: A mint collection from 1897 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1903-04 to £1 (less 4s.), 1908-11 to £1, 1913-19 to £1 (£1 unmounted), 1921-33 to 10s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (66).

Nyasaland: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1891-95 to 4s. used, 1892-93 4s. on 5s. mint. 1897-1900 2s.6d. and 4s. mint, 1938-44 to £1 mint (4), 1945 to 20s. mint (3), Postage Dues with 1950 set in mint plate pairs, etc. (100s)

Nyasaland: Cancellations: A selection on stockleaf, incl. “F F” squared circle, Fort Manning, Ruo, etc. Ex Straus. (103)

Palestine: A mint collection on leaves with a range of 1920-22 overprints, values to 20p., 1927-45 2m. to 200m., etc., also Ionian Is. 1859 set mint or unused and a selection of Heligoland, varied condition. (89).

Panama: A mint and used accumulation in packets and loose, incl. 1894 5c. on 20c. mint block (5 x 9), range of stampless wrappers, duplcation, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Papua: A mint collection from 1901 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1901 wmk. vertical 1/2d. to 1s., 1907 small “Papua” wmk. horizontal 21/2d., wmk. vertical to 2s.6d. (less 21/2d.), 1911-15 to 2s.6d., 1916-31 to 10s., 1932 to £1, Official 1931-32 to 2s.6d., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (107).

Papua: A collection from 1901 to 1941 on leaves incl. a range of Lakatois mint and used, 1932-40 1/2d. to 10s. mint, 1d. used on 1933 (Dec. 4) envelope from Ioma to Cayman Is. with boxed “DEFICIENT POSTAGE/FINE 2d” and Cayman Is. 2d. used as postage due, 1938 and 1939 Air sets mint, etc., varied condition, many fine. (93 + cover).

Papua New Guinea: A mint and used collection in a stockbook, incl. New Guinea with 1931 Air to 10s. mint, 1935 Air £5 used, 1939 Air to 5s. mint, Papua 1932-40 to £1 mint, etc. (100s)

Papua New Guinea: A comprehensive mint and used collection from 1952 to 1993 in six albums and loose, incl. 1952-58 set, also 10s. and £1 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1963 set and 1964-75 10s. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, virtually complete to 1993 with many blocks of four, imprint blocks, etc. (many 100s)

Paraguay: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1870 3r. black used (thin) with B.P.A. certificate (1962), sheets of reprints, forgeries, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Peru: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1858 1d. pair used on 1859 cover, 1858-59 1p. pair on 1859 entire, 1860 1d. pair used on 1860 entire, range of cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Pitcairn Islands: 1940 to 2005, a virtually complete mainly unmounted mint and used collection in three albums, incl. 1949 Silver Wedding sets mint and used, etc. (100s)

Poland: 1860 to 1978, an extensive collection in three Schaubek albums and four other binders and stockbooks incl. 1860 10k. used, 1918 Warsaw set with opts. inverted unmounted mint, 1918 (19-21 Dec) surcharges in violet used, inverted surcharges, 1919 overprints to 4k. mint incl. 3h. (expertisation marks on gum), to 3k. used incl. 3h., 5h.(2), 10h. (2) and 25h. (2) only one 5h. has been expertised, 1919 overprint Postage Dues to 40h. mint, 1919 surcharge pair on small pieces used with expertisation marks, 1925 National Fund set used, 1928 Warsaw Exhibition miniature sheet both mint and used, later miniature sheets both mint and used with 1938 Warsaw Exhibition both imperf. and perf., later issues apparently complete incl. 1944 National Heroes set used on small pieces, 1945 Liberation set of ten mint, 1945 1.50z. on 25g. brown-red unmounted mint, 1946 Education miniature sheet mint (2, one unmounted), 1948 Air set in mint sheets of sixteen, 1954 Air miniature sheet in blue unmounted mint, 1960 Stamp Centenary set of rare sheetlets, imperfs., varieties, proofs, “grozy” overprints, also General Government, Port Gdansk, Polish Military Posts with 1918 10k. on 7k. and 70k. used (both expertised), Polish Army in Russia 1942 50k. mint, Occupation of Lithuania 1920 (Nov) surcharge set mint, Town Posts with Zawiercie, Zarki, 1918-19 Local Posts, also a small collection of Russia in an album, etc. (many 100s)

Portugal: A selection of pre-stamp and stampless covers, incl. 1810-13 Peninsular War entires (12), good range of postal markings, town and village stamps, rate marks, etc. Ex Straus. (approx. 288 items)

Portugal: A collection in an album, stockbook and on leaves, incl. range of early reprinted issues, 1862-64 50r. and 100r. used, 1866-67 to 120r. used, 1882-87 500r. black used, 1892-94 to 300r. used, 1894 Prince Henry set used, 1895 St. Anthony to 200r. used, cancellations, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Portugal: A mint and used collection in three large binders with a good range of Colonies. (approx. 4,000)

Portugal: An accumulation of covers and cards, incl. 1867 envelope from Lisbon to Madeira, bearing 1866-67 50r. green, 1867 cover from Lisbon to Rome, bearing 1862-64 100r. lilac (3) and 1866-67 50r. green (all cut into), 1874 cover from Braga to Montsao bearing 1870-84 perf. 121/2 50r. green, 1874 envelope from Lisbon to Naples, bearing on reverse 1870-84 perf. 121/2 120r. blue, good range of cancellations, used postal stationery, quite a few with stamps removed, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Portuguese Colonies: An accumulation in six albums, leaves and loose, incl. Angola 1948 Restoration set used, Azores 1868-70 100r. dull purple used, Macao, Madeira, Mozambique, Mozambique Company, Portuguese India, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Portuguese Colonies: Azores: 1868-70 imperf. 50r. green used with perf. 121/2 25r. rose on 1868 (Nov. 25) cover to Lisbon, some staining and minor imperfections. Ex Straus. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1892-93 £1 deep blue, £2 rose-red £5 sage-green and £10 brown, unused without gum, all lower marginal, very fresh appearance. Holcombe certificate (1992). S.G. 10-13. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1913-22 Die II, Perf. 14 7s.6d. blackish purple and slate-black used, slight colour bleeding. S.G. 240, cat. £325. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1913-22 Die II, Perf. 14 £1 black and purple, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 242, cat. £425+. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1913-22 Die III, Perf. 14 10s. carmine-lake and yellow-green, fine used, some paper adhering to reverse. S.G. 277, cat. £225. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1966 (Feb.) 3d. vertical strip of six showing the major variety pale blue omitted on the upper stamp, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 376b, cat. £3,500. Photo.

Rhodesia: 1966-69 6d., Mardon 2nd trial printing on supreme chromo fluorescent paper (brown gum), complete sheet (10 x 6) sheet with “2 037” sheet number, fine and rare as only 55 sheets printed. S.G. 401 var, S.A.C.C. 149b. Photo.

Rhodesia: An accumulation of covers and cards, incl. Southern Rhodesia, range of f.d.c.’s, etc. (100s)

Rhodesia: A collection from 1892 to 1924 on leaves incl. 1892-93 2s., 2s.6d. mint, 5s., 10s. used, high values with revenue cancellations (£5 cleaned), 1892 1/2d. on 6d., 4d. on 6d. and 8d. on 1s. mint, 1892-94 to 4s. mint or used, 1896-97 mainly used to 10s. (one of each value), 1896 overprints on Cape issues to 1s. mint or used, 1897 £1 used, 1898-1908 values to £2 mint, 1909-12 to £1 mint, 1910-13 Double Head values to 1s. mint and 3s. used, Admirals mostly mint incl. die III 7s.6d., die II perf. 14 £1, die III perf. 14 £1, etc., mixed condition. (138).

Rhodesia: A mainly unmounted mint collection in two stockbooks, stockleaves and loose, incl. 1967-68 2s.6d/25c. (40), imprint blocks, printings, minor varieties, Southern Rhodesia 1924-29 set mint, etc. (100s)

Rhodesia: Cancellations: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Ayrshire Mine, Inyanga, Kasama, Magoye, Maku-Kupen, Matokos, Melseter, Selukwe, Tati, Umniati, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Rhodesia: Northern Rhodesia: 1925-29 1/2d. to 20s. set mint, 5s. without gum otherwise mainly fine, also 1935 Jubilee set and 1929 postage due set mint. (25).

Rhodesia: Southern Rhodesia: A mint collection to 1935 incl. 1924-29 to 5s., 1931-37 to 5s., etc., mainly fine. (38).

Rhodesia: Southern Rhodesia: World War II, selection of twenty-six covers, incl. censor marks and tapes, also some other African, etc.

Rumania: A mint and used accumulation on leaves, in book and loose, incl. 1862 wove paper 30p. on 1863 cover, 1872 50b. red and blue used, P.O’s in the Turkish Empire, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Russia: 1866-75 horizontally laid paper 10k. blue and red-brown in an unmounted mint pane (5 x 5), very faintly toned gum, otherwise fine and fresh. Ex Straus. S.G. 21. Photo.

Russia: A selection on leaves and loose, incl. range of pre stamp and stamped covers, 1913 Romanov set mint, Wenden, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Russia: A mint and used collection from 1858 to 1978 in three binders incl. Baltic states, etc. (100s)

Saint Helena: 1902 (May 9) envelope to England, bearing 1884-94 1/2d. green (words 141/2mm long), eight singles all cancelled by St. Helena c.d.s.’s, some stain spots, otherwise fine. Photo.

Saint Helena: 1922-37 Watermark Mult. Script CA 15s. grey and purple on blue mint, tone spot and small pencil note on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 113, cat. £900. Photo.

Saint Helena: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in four stockbooks, incl. 1856 6d. used, 1863 1d. mint, 1903 to 2s. used, 1912-16 sets (3) mint, 1922-37 to 7s.6d. mint (2), 1/2d., 1d., 11/2d., 2d., 3d., 6d. and 8d., in mint pairs, one of each showing cleft rock, 1934 Centenary set mint, 1938-44 3d. ultramarine mint (5), etc. (100s)

Saint Helena: A mint collection from 1884 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1884-94 to 1s., 1890-97 to 10d., 1903 to 2s., 1908-11 to 10s., 1912-16 to 3s., 1922-37 wmk. MCA to £1, wmk. Script to 10s., 1934 Centenary set (10s. toned gum), etc., mainly fine and fresh. (85)

Saint Helena: A mainly mint Q.V. to Q.E.II collection on leaves, incl. 1856 6d. blue (cut into at left), 1863 1d. lake type B unused, 1903 set, 1934 Centenary set, 1938-44 set, etc., varied condition. (221)

Saint Helena: A mint collection from 1922 to 1987 in two albums incl. 1934 Centenary set to 10s., 1938-44 to 10s., 1953-59 to 10s., 1961-65 to £1, sets virtually complete 1967 to 1987 (Oct.) with miniature sheets, etc., mainly fine, the Q.E.II all apparently unmounted. (few 100s).

Saint Helena: A Q.V. to K.G.V mint selection incl. 1884-94 to 6d. with some shades, 4d. wmk. reversed, 1890-97 set to 10d., 1922-37 to 1s.6d. (one of each value), also 2d. with ‘cleft rock’ variety used (small surface fault), etc., a few lightly toned, mainly good to fine. (49).

Saint Kitts-Nevis: St. Christopher: A mint selection incl. 1870-79 perf. 121/2 1d. dull rose, 1d. magenta, perf. 14 1d. to 6d., 1882-90 1/2d. to 1s. (4d. blue used), 1884 4d. on 6d., 1886 4d. on 6d., also a selection of Nevis mainly used with values to 1s., etc., mixed condition. (37).

Saint Kitts-Nevis: Nevis: 1883 1/2d. on half of 1d. lilac-mauve, strip of three and two singles on 1883 opened out envelope (no flap) to Antigua, cancelled by “A 09” barred ovals, with “NEVIS” c.d.s. below, selotape stains each side. Ex Straus. S.G. 36. Photo.

Saint Kitts-Nevis: 1923 Tercentenary 1/2d. to £1 set good to fine fresh mint. S.G. 48-60, cat. £1,100. Photo.

Saint Kitts-Nevis: A mint collection from 1903 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1903 to 5s. (less 6d.), 1905-18 to 5s., 1920-22 to £1, 1921-29 to 5s. (less one 21/2d.), etc., mainly fine. (56).

Saint Kitts-Nevis: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1903 to 5s. mint, 1920-22 to 10s. mint (2), 1921-29 to 5s. mint, etc. (few 100s)

Saint Lucia: 1792 (July 26) entire in French from Martinique to Castries, no postal markings, spurious rate mark “7/6”, nevertheless a scarce early item.

Saint Lucia: A mint collection from 1860 to 1936 on leaves incl. 1860 1d. (unused), 1886-87 3d., 1891-98 to 10s., 1891-92 1/2d. on 3d. die I and die II, 1904-10 most values to both 5s., 1912-21 to 5s., 1921-30 to 5s. (less one 21/2d.), 1936 to 10s., etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (95).

Saint Lucia: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1863 (4d.) unused and used, (6d.) unused (2), 1921-30 to 5s. mint (2), 1936 sets mint (2), used, etc. (few 100s)

Saint Vincent: 1867 (Jan. 10) entire from the “Polignac” correspondence to Paris, franked by 1862 6d. deep green and 1862-68 1d. rose-red pair and single cancelled by two strikes of “A10” obliterator, manuscript rating “1/3” and with circular-framed “PD” in red, fine St. Vincent code A despatch c.d.s. at left with Calais May 27 transit below and same day arrival backstamp. A rare and attractive franking. Photo.

Saint Vincent: 1885-93 Watermark Crown CA 1d. rose-red, used with almost complete strike of the rare “PERUVIAN VALE/C/DE 31/95” c.d.s. Believed to be the finest recorded strike. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1996). Photo.

Saint Vincent: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in three stockbooks, incl. 1883-84 1s. mint, 1899 5s. mint, 1902 to 5s. mint, 1913-17 set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1921-32 set mint, etc. (100s)

Saint Vincent: A Q.V. to K.G.V mint collection on leaves incl. 1885-93 shades to 5s., 1899 to 5s., 1902 to 5s., 1904-11 to £1, 1913-17 and 1921-32 sets to £1, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (100)

Samoa: 1886-1900 perf. 12 x 111/2 2d. dull orange, strip of three on front to London, tied by “APIA/SAMOA” c.d.s.’s in purple, in combination with U.S.A. 10c. tied by dotted cancellation, with red London receiving mark. Ex Straus. Photo.

Samoa: A selection of covers (10) and pieces (2) from 1894 to 1900, incl. 1886-1900 perf. 12 x 111/2 21/2d. on 1894 cover to U.S.A., etc., very mixed condition. (12 items)

Samoa: A mainly mint collection to 1935 incl. 1914-24 Fiscal 2s. to £1, 1935 Fiscal 2s.6d. to £1, etc., mainly fine. (72).

Sarawak: 1869 3c. brown on yellow in an unused, small part original gum interval margined block of eight, few minor imperfections, otherwise fine and very rare. Ex Straus. S.G. 1. Photo.

Sarawak: 1869 3c. brown on yellow in an unused block (7 x 3), a few small imperfections, one with surface faults, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 1. Photo.

Sarawak: 1869 3c. brown on yellow used on piece cancelled by Singapore c.d.s., in combination with Straits Settlements 1867-72 24c. blue-green wing margined, tied by “D 14 duplex, scarce. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1986). Photo.

Sarawak: An unused or mint collection from 1869 to 1941 on leaves incl. 1869 3c., 1888-97 to $1, 1895 2c. to 8c., 1899-1908 to $1, 1923 bars 3/4mm apart 1c. on 10c. bright blue, 2c. on 12c., 1928-29 to $1, 1932 to $1, 1934-41 to $10, etc., varied condition, mostly fine. (134).

Sarawak: A duplicated collection in an album incl. 1869 3c. mint with full gum, 1875 to 12c. unused and used (less 8c.), 1888-97 values mint (mostly toned), 1899 surcharged sets (2) unused, 4c. on 6c. used, 1899-1908 set to $1 mint with some shades, 1918 set to $1 mint with unissued 1c., most values used, 1928-29 set to $1 in mint top marginal blocks of four (mostly unmounted, some slightly toned), 1932 set to $1 mint, 1934-41 $4 mint, $5 and $10 unmounted mint, 1947 set to $5 in lower margin blocks of four with part imprints, Japanese Occupation 2c. green with black opt. right margin pair mint (toned), a few Q.E.II mint and used, etc., varied condition, also “The Stamps and Postal History of Sarawak” by Forrester-Wood. (few 100s)

Sarawak: An unused selection from 1869 to 1875, incl. 1871 3c. brown on yellow in an unused part sheet (9 x 10) one showing stop after “THREE”, range of flaws, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (231).

Saudi Arabia: A collection in three albums and six stockbooks, incl. 1934-57 to 200g. mint, 1945 Meeting set mint, 1949 Air set mint, 1950 Capture of Riyadh set mint, 1952 Railway set mint, 1960-61 Gas Oil Plant set and Air sets mint, later issues with blocks and part sheets, etc. (1,000s)

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1859-61 6d. blue, with a fair strike of the “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1954). S.G. Z2, cat. £900. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1863-72 6d. blue-green with watermark inverted, used with “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z23 var. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1863-72 5s. rosy mauve a wing margined example, used with “B 64” barred oval, fine and rare. Ex Straus. S.G. Z29, cat. £950. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1876 1/2d. on 10d. maroon, a wing margined example with “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z32, cat. £300. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1878 2c. dull rose with watermark inverted, used with “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z37 var. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1879-80 50c. green used with “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z53, cat. £850. Photo.

Seychelles: Mauritius used in Seychelles: 1879-80 2r.50 brown-purple, used with “B 64” barred oval, fine. Ex Straus. S.G. Z54, cat. £850. Photo.

Seychelles: 1893 15c. on 16c. chestnut and blue, die I, variety surcharge inverted mint, pencil note and trace of toning on reverse otherwise fine. B.P.A. certificate (1980). S.G. 18a, cat. £325. Photo.

Seychelles: 1935 Silver Jubilee 6c. ultramarine and grey-black, two blocks of four, one variety ‘extra flagstaff’ and the other’short extra flagstaff’, fine mint. S.G. 128, a, b, cat. £525+. Photo.

Seychelles: A mint collection from 1890 to 1935 on leaves incl. 1890 die I 2c. to 96c., 1897-1900 to 2r.25, 1903 to 2r.25, 1906 to 2r.25, 1912-16 to 2r.25, 1917-22 to 5r. (less 2c., 50c.), additional 5r., etc., varied condition, many fine. (119).

Seychelles: Cancellations: A Q.V. to K.G.VI selection on stockleaves, incl. Anse Boileau, Cascade code “A” used on 1906 6c. carmine with R.P.S. certificate (1984), Rodrigues, Takamaka, etc. Ex Straus. (131).

Sierra Leone: Incoming Mail: 1893 Russian 5k. letter card, additionally franked by 1k. and 4k., Sierra Leone receiving c.d.s., Liverpool and London transit backstamps, unusual. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1912-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA £5 orange and green, mint, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 130, cat £2,250. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1933 Wilberforce 1/2d. to £1 set mint, occasional light gum wrinkle otherwise fine. S.G. 168-180, cat £850. Photo.

Sierra Leone: 1933 Wilberforce 1/2d. to £1 set, mainly fine and fresh mint. (13). S.G. 168-180, cat £850. Photo.

Sierra Leone: A collection from 1859 to 1935 on leaves with a few Q.V. used, remainder mint incl. 1884-91 to 1s., 1896-97 to £1 (some low values unused), 1897 21/2d. type 8 on 1s., 1903 to £1, 1904-05 to £1, 1907-12 to £1, 1912-21 to £2 (less 5d., 6d.), £5 unused (stained), 1921-27 to 10s., 1932 to £1, 1933 Wilberforce to 10s., etc., varied condition, many fine. (148)

Sierra Leone: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in a stockbook, incl. 1903 to £1 mint, 1938-44 to £1 mint (2), used (2), etc. (100s)

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: A Q.V. to K.G.VI selection on leaves, incl. Mano Salija, Shaingay, Sulima, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Bandajuma Sowa: 1901 (July 30) 1d. stationery envelope to England, cancelled by Freetown c.d.s. with a good strike of the scarce “BANDAJUMA” c.d.s. type D1 at left, slightly overstamped by Paid Liverpool datestamp in red. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Goderich: 1901 (Aug. 15) 2d. stationery registered envelope (size F), additionally franked by Q.V. 1d. tied by oval Freetown datestamp, backstamped with rare “GODERICH” c.d.s. type D2 (manuscript “01” inserted), Great Yarmouth, Liverpool, Reading and Freetown datestamps, slightly soiled. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Makomba: 1901 (July) envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1896-97 21/2d. tied by “MAKOMBA” c.d.s. type D2, slightly soiled, otherwise fine and rare. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Mano Salija: 1891 11/2d. stationery reply part of card to Germany with faint type K2 “POST OFFICE/MANOH SALIJAH/SIERRA LEONE” oval in red, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Mano Salija: 1896 envelope (part flap missing) to Sherbro with faint type K2 “POST OFFICE/MANOH SALIJAH/SIERRA LEONE” oval in red, with Sherbro c.d.s. below, scarce. Ex Straus. Photo.

Sierra Leone: Cancellations: Sulima: 1895 (July 7) envelope, registed to England, bearing 1884-91 2d. and 21/d. tied by type K1 “POST OFFICE/SULYMAH/SIERRA LEONE” , “SULYMAH” type D1 c.d.s. and unframed “R” all in red, with Freetown and Liverpool transit marks, rare. Ex Straus. Photo.

Somaliland: 1903 to 1935, a collection on leaves with basic sets complete mint plus one shade, also Officials (13) mint incl. 1904-05 wmk. Crown CA 1/2a. to 8a., etc., a few with lightly toned gum, mainly fine. (94).

South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: 1861 “Woodblock” 4d. vermilion error of colour used, R.P.S. certificate (1963) states “used is genuine, but torn, creased, repaired and painted”. Ex Straus. S.G. 14e, cat. £40,000. Photo.

South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: 1868 4d. on 6d. with variety “Peuce” for “Pence”, fine used on cover front. S.G. 27a, cat. £700. Photo.

South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: A collection on leaves with a range of triangular printings and shades with unused 1d. and 6d., and used 1d. (3), 4d. (10, incl. a pair and one on cover), 6d. (3, plus one fiscally used) and 1s. (4), 1874-76 1d. on 1s. mint, 1880 3d. mint, 1884-90 5s. mint, 1893-98 to 5s. (less 3d.) mint with 1s. shade, 1902-04 to 5s. mint, etc., mixed condition. (86).

South Africa: Cape of Good Hope: A small selection of triangulars, comprising 1855-63 1d. deep rose-red unused with R.P.S. certificate (1957), 6d. pale rose-lilac used with B.P.A. certificate (1953), 1863-64 1d. deep brown-red unused (2, both with B.P.A. certificates (1954 and 1957), 4d. steel blue unused with R.P.S. certificate (1970), fair to fine. Ex Straus.

South Africa: Natal: 1902 £5 mauve and black, used, corner crease, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1967). S.G. 144, cat. £750. Photo.

South Africa: Natal: A small mainly mint collection incl. 1882-89 to 6d., 1902-03 1/2d. to 4s., 1902 5s. and 10s., 1904-08 values to 2s.6d., etc., mostly fine. (45).

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1868 to 1902, ‘Orange Tree’ issues, the specialised collection on leaves, mint and used with shades and printings, good range of provisional surcharges with types and varieties, 1877 “4” on 6d. used (6), 1881 1d. on 5s. types (a), (b) and (d) unused and used, 1882 1/2d. on 5s. mint (4, incl. a pair), 3d. on 4d. types (a) to (e) used, 1896 1/2d. on 3d. mint blocks of eight, nine and ten, “Halve/Penny” on 3d. mint block of 36, 1899 philatelic cover bearing ten 1/2d. on 3d. (range of types), 1897 21/2 on 3d. mint block of eighteen and plate no. block of eight, Roman “1” variety used, “V.R.I.” 1902 4d. on 6d. on 6d. mint pair, one no stop after “R”, 1902 1s. on 5s. mint block, one thick “V”, some fakes and forgeries, most good to fine. (254 + 1 cover)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Selection of mint blocks of four, comprising 1868-94 1d. red-brown, 1d. deep brown, 6d. pale rose (interpane block on toned paper, lightly hinged on upper pair), 6d. rose-carmine, 1s. orange-yellow, 1878 4d. ultramarine, 5s. green, 1883-84 1/2d. chestnut, 2d. bright mauve, 3d. ultramarine, 1894 1d. purple (3 shades), 1897 1/2d. yellow (lower right corner block ex De La Rue archive with handstamped date “30 OCT 96”), 1/2d. orange 1s. brown, mainly fine and unmounted. (64) S.G. 2-4, 6, 9, 19, 20, 48, 50, 51, 68, 84-87, cat. £1,055+. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1868-94 6d. bright carmine, upper left corner block of 24, the upper four rows with sequence no. “2”, some separations, 1894 1d. purple upper right corner block of 24, the upper four rows with plate no. 2, and single with sequence no. “1”, 1897 1/2d. orange block of twelve, the upper two rows of the left pane with plate no. 1, some creasing, the stamps unmounted. S.G. 6, 68, 85, cat. £477+.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1883-84 1/2d. chestnut, interpanneau block of 96, the lower eight rows of the upper panes with interpanneau and side margins. some creasing and separation, 88 unmounted. S.G. 48, cat. £480+.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1897 “21/2” on 3d. ultramarine, complete upper left pane of sixty less lower left block of six (2 x 3), with margins three sides and plate number, one showing variety Roman “1” and antique “2” in fraction [R. 8/4], unmounted mint, some creasing but a scarce multiple. S.G. 83, a, cat. £620+. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1897 unissued 6d. blue, a block of four, unmounted mint with a little light gum toning, fresh. Cat. £240+. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, First Setting 1d. on 1d. purple, horizontal pair, the right hand stamp showing second stage of variety “I” omitted [R. 2/3], lightly cancelled on 1900 (Mar. 22) Bloemfontein Club envelope locally addressed. S.G. 102, f. Ex Griffith. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, First Setting 6d. on 6d. bright carmine (damaged corner) used with 6d. on 6d. blue (2) on G.B. 2d. registered stationery envelope from Bloemfontein 1900 (May 29) to Cape Town, also Second Setting 6d. on 6d. bright carmine block of four [R. 8/5-6, 9/5-6] with R. 9/5 showing level stop after “V”, cancelled fine central F.P.O. code 16 “JU 20/00” c.d.s. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, Second Setting 1/2d. on 1/2d. orange horizontal strip of five [R. 9/2-6] used on 1900 (June 25) envelope from Bloemfontein to London, [R. 9/4] and [R. 9/5] showing mixed stop varieties. S.G. 112, a. Ex Griffith. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, Third Setting 1/2d. on 1/2d. pair [Right pane, R. 9/1-2] showing damaged left serif to “V” and weak “1/2” varieties, used on 1900 (Dec. 1) envelope from Kroonstad to England with straight line “PASSED CENSOR” below. First day of the new 1d. rate. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, Fourth Setting 1d. on 1d. purple, two pairs and a single neatly cancelled and correctly franking 1901 (Mar. 29) envelope registered from Bloemfontein to Newcastle, Natal, the adhesives showing minor varieties incl. broken “V” and wider spacing [R. 10/6]. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, Fifth Setting 2d. on 2d. showing “2d.” broken at foot [R. 10/6], used with 1d. on 1d. pair and singles (2) correctly franking 1901 (May 17) envelope registered from Edenburg to London, endorsed sent by a Captain in the Royal Sussex Regt. Believed to be the only remaining example of this variety used on cover, additionally tied by red hooded London registered arrival of June 17. S.G. 114 var., 113. Ex Hart. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: The 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, 5s. on 5s. green, Second or Third Setting, used alone on 1900 (Aug. 24) envelope registered to Cape Town, tied by Bloemfontein (“O.V.S.” excised) datestamps. S.G. 122. Ex Hart. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: 1900-02 “ORANGE/RIVER/COLONY” Overprints, a study of the overprints with mint multiples incl. 1/2d. full panes of sixty (4), 1d. block of 36, 21/2d. pane of sixty, varieties, 1/2d. pair (late use of First Setting) on 1902 (Jan. 27) censored cover from Winburg to Hampshire, 21/2d. pair on 1900 (Sept. 17) envelope registered from Kroonstad to a P.O.W. in Green Point Camp. (419 + 2 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal Stationery: Orange River Colony selection, incl. 1902 1/2d. and 1d. cards, 1/2d.+1/2d. and 1d.+1d. reply cards, 1904 1d. envelope, 1902 1/2d. and 1d. wrappers, all overprinted “SPECIMEN”, good to fine. (10 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Revenue Stamps: Revenue: 1877-82 issue, selection incl. 6d. (both) to £5 used, values to £5 mint, 6d. grey and 2s. used on promissory notes, 1886 6d. on 4s., 6d. on 8s., used, also Bank Draft 1891 3d. used on bills (2), and Legacy Duty 1885 1d., 3d., 6d. (2), 2s., 10s. (2), £2 used, fair to fine. (33 + 5 documents)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Revenue Stamps: Revenue: 1900 “V.R.I.” Overprints, study of settings comprising 6d. (3), 1s. (3), 1s.6d. (2), 2s. (2), 3s. (2), 4s., 5s. (2), 6s. (2), 10s. (2), £1 (2), £2 (3, one with scarce variety hyphen in “VRY STAAT”), £3, £4, £5 (5), used, also 1s., 1s.6d., 5s. (2), 10s. (3), £1 (3) variously used on three documents, mostly good to fine. (30 + 3 documents) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Revenue Stamps: Revenue: Orange River Colony King Edward VII selection, comprising 1903 Watermark Crown CC 6d. to 2s. grey and purple, 2s. carmine and grey-green, 2s.6d. (marginal watermark) to £5 (£2.10s. is carmine and violet), also 1s. pair used on 1904 bill, £1 and £5, both with faults, used “V.R.I.” 2s., 4s. on 1903 Deed of Transfer, 1905 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 6d. to 2s., 3s., 5s., £10, also 6d. used on 1911 bill, mainly good to fine. (20 + 4 documents) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal Orders, 1898 1s. (+1d.) to £1 (+3d.) set of ten postal notes used 1898-99, encashed in the Free State (2), Cape Colony (6), Natal or Z.A.R., also Pietersburg 1901 (Apr. 1) £1 banknote signed by Auditor-General Brugman and Treasurer-General De Villiers (12, range of papers), fair to fine. (22 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Telegraph Stamps: Specialised selection on leaves, incl. 1885 6d. (3), 1886 1s. grey (2), 1s. purple (3), 1888 Provisional 1s. on 7s. (7, three with two bars over value), 1s. on 8s. (6), 1888-1900 study of settings with values to 1s. yellow-orange (18), 1s. brown (12) with multiples and some varieties, “V.R.I.” overprints with 1903 provisional surcharges, mainly used with some unused and later mint, mostly good to fine. (111)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Army Telegraph Stamps: Selection comprising 190 “A.T.” postage stamps overprinted 1d. mint strip of three, used (3), 3d. mint pair, used (2), 6d. used, 1s. mint, used (5, incl. a strip), 5s. mint and used, revenues overprinted 10s. mint (2), used, £1 mint, used (2), £4 mint (2), used, with some overprint varieties, mainly good to fine. (28)

Telegraphs: South Africa: Orange Free State: 1901 Army Telegraphs 1d. mint and used, 2d. mint (2), used (2), 1s. mint and used, 5s. used, 10s. mint, £1 used and £4 mint, good to fine. The property of another vendor.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 6d. per 1/2oz. rate for inter-territorial letters, 1869 (Nov. 6) entire from Bloemfontein to Colesberg, Cape Colony, franked by 6d. rose cancelled by slightly smudged barred oval with Nov. 6 arrival at right, a scarce early item, also 1872 (Aug.) small envelope (faults) to Durban franked 6d. pale rose. (2 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 6d. per 1/2oz. rate for internal letters, 1870 (c.) local envelope addressed to Bethany franked 6d. pale rose (pulled corner perf.) cancelled by 7 bar barred oval from probably a local agency, scarce early internal item. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, Combination Period 1879 (May 19) envelope to Kent bearing 4d. ultramarine cancelled Bloemfontein “1” barred oval with Cape 6d. cancelled at Cape Town May 27 with further strike at top, backstamped May 19 despatch and Staplehurst June 20 arrival, stained and creased but a scarce cover from the late combination period. Also a small piece from a similar cover, the Cape 4d. cancelled “MR 10/80”. (2 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 4d. per 1/2oz. rate for inter-territorial letters, 1881 (June 1) Fauresmith to Wellington, Cape Colony and 1882 (Mar. 30) Bloemfontein to Cape Town envelopes franked 4d., cancelled “4” and “12” barred ovals, the latter cover a very late example of the rate.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 10d. ‘Consolidated’ Rate, 1882 (July 24) a rare example of this rate on envelope to London franked by 6d. rose and 4d. ultaramarine cancelled by slightly watery barred oval “25” with Bloemfontein “M/JUL 24/82” c.d.s. alongside and Frankfort despatch below, backstamped Cape Town July 29 transit and Aug. 21 arrival. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 6d. per 1/2oz. United Kingdom Rate, 1882 (Sept. 24) to Scotland franked 1d. brown (6), 1884 (Aug. 1, Aug. 8) two envelopes from the ‘Lilley’ correspondence to Birmingham both franked by 6d. rose, all cancelled Bloemfontein barred oval “1”, and 1890 (Apr. 22) Harrismith to Scotland bearing 2d. strip of three, some stains. (4 covers) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, incoming mail, 1883 to 1895, a selection of incoming items reflecting a range of rates, comprising scarce early 1882 (Feb.) King Williams Town, Cape Colony to Bloemfontein franked 3d., 1883 (July 9) East London to Ladybrand franked at lower (and anomalous) 2d. rate created by 1883 Postal Convention, 1893 (c.) Cape 1/2d. stationery wrapper to Fauresmith, 1893 G.B. 21/2d. stationery envelope to Dewetsdorp, andf 1895 (May 29) envelope from Durban to Bloemfontein franked Natal 21/2d. (5 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 3d. per 1/2oz. rate for internal letters, 1883 (Mar. 10) small envelope to Harrismith franked 3d. ultramarine tied by “11’ barred oval and arrival c.d.s. with Bethlehem despatch below, both in purple, some staining but a scarce short-lived rate, also 1894 (Sept. 1) envelope (faults) from Reitz to Bethlehem bearing 1/2d. chestnut paying 1d. per 1/2oz. internal rate. (2 items) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 2d. per 1/2oz. rate for inter-territorial letters, 1884 (May 1) Bloemfontein to Queenstown, Cape Colony franked 2d., 1894 (Dec. 19) Edenburg to Steenbokfontein, Z.A.R. bearing 1d. pair, 1893 (July 18) Bloemfontein to Johannesburg with 1/2d. strip of four, 1895 (May 22) Reddersburg to Rustenburg District (late use of “19” barred oval), also 1897 (Sept. 3) Bethlehem to Pietermaritzburg franked 1d. at rate to Natal lowered in July that year. (5 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 71/2d. per 1/2oz. sealed bag rate to Germany, 1884 to 1890, four covers with attractive two or three colour frankings, two showing large red “21/2d.” accountancy markings, the others both franked at triple rate, variously cancelled incl. purple Frankfort and blue Senekal datestamps. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, the 1s. per 1/2oz. rate for overseas letters, 1886 (Feb. 24) envelope from Winburg to Napier, New Zealand franked by 2d. strip of four and two singles, slight faults but scarce, also 71/2d. per 1/2oz. sealed bag letter rate 1885 (June 11) envelope to New York with violet Jagersfontein despatch backstamp and attractive three colour franking of 1/2d., 1d. and 6d. cancelled “O” barred oval with red “21/2d.” accountancy mark below. (2 covers) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, Late fee, 1889 (Aug. 19) slightly stained double 71/2d. sealed bag letter rate envelope from Phillipolis to Rotterdam bearing 1d. brown strip of five, pair and single, 2d. mauve strip of three and pair, paying 1s.6d. total incl. 3d. late fee, 1890 (Feb. 6) envelope registered from Bushmanskop to Essex bearing 2d. mauve strip of three, pair and singles (2) paying 6d. overseas postage and registration with 2d. late fee. (2 covers) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 4d. internal registration fee, 1893 (Mar. 10) envelope registered from Koffyfontein to Port Elizabeth, franked 6d. rose-carmine tied by neat “1” in barred oval with despatch and arrival backstamps, very scarce. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, Redirection, 1893 (July 15) envelope from Bloemfontein to Helderberg, Somerset West franked 1d. deep brown, there redirected to Johannesburg with Cape 1d. on 2d. pair affixed over original adhesive, transit, incl. T.P.O., and arrival backstamps, most unusual. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, Compulsory registration, 1893 (Sept. 9) envelope from Bloemfontein with enclosed letter to a jeweller in Cape Town, bearing 1d., and thus underpaid, and also compulsorily registered due to inclusion of a sample badge, resulting in ms. charge marking of 10d., scarce. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 21/2d. per 1/2oz. United Kingdom rate, 1894 (July 1) with 21/2d. on 3d. provisional cancelled Smithfield “C” barred oval with Bushmans Kop despatch at left, 1896 (June 4) with 1/2d. and 1d. (2) making single rate, cancelled “18” barred oval with Ficksburg datestamp below, both envelopes to London.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 6d. overseas registration fee, 1894 (Oct. 12) 10d. rate to Germany franked 1892 21/2d. on 3d. strip of four, 1895 (Jan. 19) double weight to New York bearing 3d, with 21/2d. strip of three (2) and 1897 (Apr. 24) double weight to England bearing 1d. with 1897 21/2 on 3d. block of four, all cancelled by Bloemfontein registered ovals, minor soiling etc. (3 covers) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 4d. internal registration fee, 1896 (Oct. 20) Cape Government Railways envelope registered to Edenburg, bearing ten examples of the 1/2d. chesnut employed to cover both the 5d. rate and the envelope’s origin, cancelled P.K. Brandfort/O.V.S. datestamps with same day arrival backstamp. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 4d. internal registration fee, 1896 (Nov. 3) envelope registered from Bethlehem to Bloemfontein franked by ten examples of 1896 “Halve/Penny” on 3d. , all with surcharge misplaced resulting in cancelling bar at top, most of flap missing, otherwise mainly fine and unusual. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 4d. overseas registration fee, 1898, 1900 (4) registered covers, incl. 1898 (June 27) from Winburg to Germany bearing 6d. carmine and 1/2d. orange, 1900 (Apr. 7) to U.S.A. with total 2s.71/2d. franking, (June 2) Bloemfontein to Lincolnshire with “V.R.I.” 6d. on 6d. carmine and 1/2d. on 1/2d. orange, (Sept. 30) to Sheffield with “V.R.I.” 6d. on 6d. blue and 1/2d. on 1/2d. orange and Jacobsdal violet censor cachet. (5 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Letter Rates, 4d. internal registration fee, 1900 (Nov. 26) envelope registered to Kimberley, Cape Colony, franked at double rate by “V.R.I.” 6d. on 6d. (faults) tied by one of two fine strikes of Rouxville c.d.s. (early use with inverted “NO”). Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Acceptance, A selection of covers, incl. attempted use of invalidated Free State issues on covers to P.O.W.’s, with associated charge marks, “V.R.I” overprints used in Cape, Natal and even 1902 in London, Natal 1d. accepted 1902 (July 10) at Edenburg and Cape 1d. unaccepted 1902 (Sept. 22) in Bethlehem, varied condition. (18 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Military Franks, 1895 (Sept. 23) stampless court mourning envelope with enclosed letter, addressed to Potgieterslager at Ventersburg and showing a very fine strike of the rare violet “ORANGE VRYSTAAT/ARTILLERIE” cachet with signature over, Bloemfontein “23 SP/95” despatch and Ventersburg “SP 24/95” arrival alongside, flap missing, some soiling and wear nevertheless a very fine example. The only permanent force in the Orange Free State to have free mailing privileges. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Natal-Cape Overland Route, 1892 to 1896, an interesting selection of ten items from Natal via Bloemfontein, mainly to England, incl. 41/2d. rate covers variously composed incl. 1892 (Nov. 15) with enclosed letter to London sent from Petermaritzburg by an officer newly arrived in Natal from India using this routing to more speedily pass the sad details of his son’s death to the addressee, 1895 (Apr. 13) bearing nine 1895 “Half-Penny” on 6d., also 11/2d. stationery card with added 1d. (short-lived postcard rate), 1895 late use of 1d. stationery card to Germany with added 2d., etc., all with ms. routing endorsements “via Bloemfontein” except 1892 (July 28) 1d. stationery wrapper with “VIA BLOEMFONTEIN” handstamp during period of free O.F.S. postage for newspapers. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Natal-Cape Overland Route, 1895, 1896, four covers from the same correspondence endorsed “Via Bloemfontein” from Pietermaritzburg, Natal, to Cornwall, three redirected, all at 41/2d. rate, this variously created by 1882-89 1/2d. (2), 1d. (2) and no less than thirty examples of the 1895 “HALF” on 1d. cancelled “P.O.A./21” or G.P.O. Natal datestamps, the last cover 1896 (Apr. 25) a late example of this routed rate.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Wagon Transport Rates, 1893 (Jan., Feb.) 1d. stationery cards from Harrismith to Durban and Pretoria with printed transport rates for the carrier Schenk, also Natal 1/2d. card used 1890 (Apr.) from Ladysmith to Durban with the carrier’s list of rates in ms. and Natal 1d. card used 1890 (Dec. 8) from Ladysmith to Winburg with printed list of rates to O.F.S. and Transvaal for the carrier J.Roy. (4 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Overland Mail from Basutoland to Winburg, 1899 (May 4) envelope to England franked at U.P.U. rate by Cape 1/2d. (corner missing) and 1d. pair cancelled by “688” barred ovals with fine “TEYATEYANENG/99/MY 4” c.d.s. alongside, Maseru transit and Southampton Packet Letter May 26 arrival below, filing pinholes at lower left, otherwise mainly fine and scarce. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Orange Free State used in Basutoland, 1901 (May 7) envelope to Scotland endorsed “on active service” and franked by “V.R.I.” 1d. on 1d. cancelled by “LERIBE/MY 7/01” c.d.s. and with Dundee June 1 arrival backstamp, having been presumably carried from the Ficksburg district for more rapid transit to Cape Town via the Basutoland mails. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Postal History and Covers: Incoming mail from Basutoland, two covers, the first 1901 (Oct. 15) from Leribe to Harrismith, the second 1902 (May 8) from Mafeteng to Bloemfontein, both franked Cape 1d. and with censor seals type 35 and 15 (late use of V.R. seal) respectively.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1899, 1900, selection of seven mainly stampless envelopes from members of Boer forces, well written-up on leaves, all endorsed “In Veld dienst” or similar, comprising 1899 (Oct.) local envelope to Bloemfontein-Commando, 1900 (Jan. 6) Jammersbergdrift to Smithfield lager, Stormberg Junction, (Jan. 12) Aliwal North to “Stormberglaar”, (Jan. 8) scarce incoming from Bank, Z.A.R., to Modder River Hooflager, (Feb.) Jacobsdal to Bloemfontein, (Feb. 14) Colesberg to Bloemfontein (also loose “T.F.” 6d. cancelled Colesberg “JA 15/00” squared circle), (Mar. 5) private bag envelope from the Heidelberg Commando posted from Bloemfontein to Johannesburg with uncancelled Z.A.R. 1d., varied condition. (8 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1899, envelopes sent (Oct. 11) from Green Point, Cape Colony, to Krugersdorp, Z.A.R., and incoming from Nottingham (Oct. 5) to Johannesburg, both showing framed “MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED” (52 x 8mm.) in violet. (2 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1899 (Oct. 17) stampless ""Veld Dienst"" cover from Boshof to Bloemfontein with circular ""STADS VELCORNET, BLOEMFONTEIN / O.V.S"" violet censor cachet overstruck by Boshof c.d.s., and with Oct. 19 arrival backstamp, minor staining, slightly trimmed at right. Rare, one of only three recorded examples. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Jan. 22) “IN DIENST, OVS” printed envelope from the Landdrost’s Kantoor in Bloemfontein with signed authorising circular cachet in violet, franked 1/2d., 1d. (2) and addressed to London with Durban type 2 seal on reverse. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Jan. 25) envelope endorsed “Veld Dienst” addressed to Leon Zeidler, under Commandant Viljoen on the Tugela River front bearing 1d. cancelled at Dewetsdorp and with fine circular ""Veld-Post/G.F. FLEISCHER/1 FEB 1900/DUITSCH & JOHANNESBURG/COMMANDOS"" cachet in blue (Fleischer having joined the German Corps and acted as postmaster to the German and Johannesburg Commandos), backstamped Hoofdlager Feb. 1, minor damage at top but a scarce item of mail to the main battlefront. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Feb. 12) stampless envelope endorsed “Veld dienst” showing three line violet “Veldpost/Glencoe,/12 Feb. 1900.” datestamp with Kroonstad Feb. 16 arrival alongside and backstamped blue three line “PK/Newcastle/12.Feb. 1900” and Johannesburg c.d.s. transits, slight soiling. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Feb. 19) stampless envelope to Amsterdam showing Petrusburg despatch datestamp and censored at Bloemfontein with provisional use of “POSTMEESTER/GENERAAL/ORANJE-VRY STAAAT” cachet in black, charged on arrival in the Netherlands by 121/2c. postage dues (2, one with small fault), slight soiling but unusual. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Mar. 7) stampless envelope to Kroonstad endorsed from “Van Reenens pas/March 7th 1900” and “Kindly favoured by Mr Jubber” showing “VAN/REENAN/NATAL” double ring datestamp with date inserted by hand, arrival c.d.s. of Mar. 13 and interestingly backstamped by Good Hope, Natal single ring dated Jan. 23 (unchanged from previous usage), Good Hope double ring with “7/3/00” inserted in ms. and further strike of Van Reenan double ring with date. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: The Republican Withdrawal, 1900 (Mar.-May), a selection of covers and cards, variously addressed, reflecting disruption to postal routes in the unoccupied Free State, incl. stationery cards and four incoming from Lourenço Marques, Natal and the Z.A.R., varied condition. (10 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Mar. 25) envelope addressed to a Boer patient in Jacobsdal Hospital sent from Bloemhof, Z.A.R., bearing 1d. with 1/2d. (4) and endorsed “Via Delgoa Bay & Cape Town”, also a German picture postcard of a ward at the Boer Hospital in Jacobsdal, unused. (2 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Apr. 19) envelope endorsed “Kommandodieenst” with P.K. Brandfort Apr. 15 c.d.s. and addressed to Ingogo Station with violet “Veld-Post, Z.A.R./19 APR. 1900/INGOGO.” double oval and blue three line “Veldpost, ZAR/Newcastle/19 APRIL 1900” backstamps, part flap missing but scarce. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Republican Campaign 1899-1900: 1900 (Apr. 19) envelope to Kroonstad franked Z.A.R. 1/2d. cancelled by fine strike of scarce “Veld-Post, Z.A.R./19 FEB. 1900/INGOGO” violet oval datestamp with Feb. 21 arrival below, Volksrust and Johannesburg transit backstamps, vertical fold well clear and slight soiling. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: 1899 Military Frank Stamp, the “Commando Brief”, a study comprising examples unused and used (7) cancelled at Barkly East, Barkly West and Modder River in Cape Colony, Charlestown in Natal (scarce), Kaalspruit (scarce), PAK Glen or Spytfontein, formes identified, also a litho forgery of the sheet, mainly fine. (16)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: 1899 Military Frank Stamp, the “Commando Brief”, 1899 (Oct. 24), envelope to Bloemfontein bearing Commando Brief cancelled at Modder River, Cape Colony, during Boer Occupation with Jacobsdal Oct. 28 transit and backstamped Oct. 30 arrival, vertical fold and tone spotting but scarce. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: 1899 Military Frank Stamp, the “Commando Brief”, 1900 (Jan. 8) envelope to Bloemfontein bearing Commando Brief cancelled at Barkly West, Cape Colony, during Boer Occupation with Jan. 16 arrival backstamp, some creasing otherwise a fresh example. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: 1899 Military Frank Stamp, the “Commando Brief”, 1900 (Feb. 15) envelope to Bloemfontein bearing Commando Brief cancelled at Dundee, Natal, during Boer Occupation with Feb. 19 arrival backstamp, the addressee’s name excised, also (Mar. 13) envelope to Johannesburg endorsed by S. Hugo, Postmaster at Glencoe, franked by O.F.S. 1d. pair tied by fine Dundee c.d.s.’s with Hoodlager same day transit alongside. (2 covers) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: 1899 Military Frank Stamp, the “Commando Brief”, 1900 (Mar. 16) locally used envelope bearing Commando Brief cancelled by fine Kroonstad c.d.s. with additional strike below, vertical fold and some soiling, also stampless “Veldt dienst” envelope to Pretoria with P.K. Brandfort c.d.s. of Apr. 25. (2 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1899-1901 selection of covers, some to P.O.W.’s, incl. seals with Boer type 1 on 1899 (Oct. 16) cover from Johannesburg, blue paper provisonals from Southern zone, ms. marks with Bloemfontein blue crayon, framed “STOPPED BY CENSOR/RETURN TO SENDER” (2), town censors incl. Boshof, Bultfontein ms., Thaba’Nchu, Wepener, District Commissioners and Assistants, Resident Magistrates, 1901 Heidelberg to Diyatalawa with threatening annotation from censor, etc., mainly good to fine. (28 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1899 (Nov. 2) 1d. orange stationery card used from Vrede to Scotland with fine (for these) strike of very scarce circular “Kantoor van den Postmeester Generaal/O.V. Staat” cachet in blue, Bloemfontein Nov. 6, Pretoria Nov. 9 and Durban Nov. 27 transit datestamps. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1899 (Nov. 13) envelope from Ficksburg to Cape Town via Delagoa Bay, franked 1d. (3) and censored at Bloemfontein with very scarce circular “Kantoor van den Postmeester Generaal/O.V. Staat” cachet in blue, believed to be the clearest and most complete example known, also type 1B provisional seal of Durban, the only recorded cover showing this combination. Ex Griffith. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1899 (Nov. 14) to 1900 (Mar. 7), six covers variously addressed showing oval censor cachet “POSTMEESTER GENERAAL/ORANJE-VRY STAAT” in blue or black, two with seals applied in Durban (one with Arms inverted), one to Germany franked 21/2 on 3d. and with Smaldeel Station oval datestamp on reverse. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1900-02, mail to Boer Prisoners of War, an interesting selection of items well written-up on leaves, addressed to men from a range of units at various camps, incl. Thaba’Nchu to temporary holding camp at Orange River Station, P.O.W. Ships, Ahmednagar (2), censor marks incl. two with large “LANDDROST KANTOOR/PHILIPPOLIS”, another rejected by Green Point Camp censor, etc., fair to fine. (49)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1900 (Apr. 15/16) envelope to Rotterdam, bearing Cape 1d. cancelled by the very scarce fancy straight line “Norval’s Pont” in violet, endorsed “per first Homegoing mail steamer via Cape Town”, sent from Philippolis and carried by hand to the Cape, backstamped May 2 arrival, underpaid but accepted without apparent charge. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1900-02, selection of eight covers from Ladybrand, two to Belle Vue and Deadwood P.O.W. camps showing “HHJ” censor’s initials, three with Resident Magistrate’s Office oval and ms. endorsements and three with oval “PASSSED CENSOR/LADYBRAND”. (8 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1900-02, selection of eight covers from Harrismith, variously addressed and censored incl. straight line and double oval “PASSED CENSOR”, and 1902 (May 23) to Tin Town Camp with scarce double oval Passed Press Censor datestamp in blue.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1901, 1902, selection of seventeen covers from Kroonstad, variously addressed with a range of censor markings incl. straight line “PASSED CENSOR” with initials “CEB”, (2, one Mar. 23 with missing “R”), “HEP” (2), “RBC” (2), three line “RB” cachet (3), two line dated “CW” (3), triangular (3) and double oval (2) types. (17 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1901, 1902, ten covers or cards from Edenburg variously addressed and showing a range of censor markings incl. “CGW/CENSOR” with ms. note on resealing label “opened under marshal law”, ‘dots’, later straight lines in different colours, etc., varied condition. (10 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: Censorship: 1901 (Aug. 6) and (Aug. 9) envelopes from Brandfort, both unusually showing ms. note on flap “Has not been/censored/JG” known only betweeen Aug. 5 and 11. Both franked “V.R.I.” 1d. on 1d. and addressed to P.O.W.’s at Green Point Camp with arrival censor cachet. (2 covers)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: 1900 (Feb.) the Battle of Paardeberg, envelope to Ireland with Kimberley datestamp of Feb. 25 and G .B. 1d. cancelled by Field Post Office B.O. c.d.s. of Feb. 27, Limerick arrival backstamp of Mar. 17. Interesting enclosed letter written from Klip Kraal Drift on Feb. 23 “Everything seems to be going splendidly now with Roberts, except that Kitchener seems to have been let in for another frontal attack with a loss of 1000 men !” Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: The Fall of Bloemfontein and Annexation of the Orange Free State, a selection on leaves incl. 1900 (Mar. 15) printed Proclamation and next day issue of newspaper “The Friend” publishing Roberts’ announcement, (Mar. 20) cover to Oudtshoorn franked G.B. 1d., (Mar. 31) to England with early use of “V.R.I.” 1/2d., 1d. pair, early use of Kroonstad O.R.C. c.d.s. “9 JY/00” cancelling six values on part telegraph form, (Oct. 9) O.F.S. 1/2d. stationery card re-rated by G.B. 1/2d. from Harrismith, later with G.B. 1s. green and carmine block cancelled AP.O. Bloemfontein, non-acceptance and extended acceptance of G.B. stamps at civil post offices, also Bloemfontein night passes (2) and residence permit. (17 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S., 1900, a most interesting selection of covers and cards well written-up on leaves, incl. (Apr. 26) “V.R.I.” 1/2d. stationery card used to Cape Town by Lt. George Halford Smith of Loch’s Horse at Karee Siding “We are at the most advanced post in the country, 35 miles north of B’fontein”, (May 3) from Prince Alfred’s Volunteer Guard Mounted Infantry posted from Bethulie to England bearing 1/2d. and 1d. but initially indicated underpaid, (May 22) stampless to Cape Town from City Imperial Volunteers at Kroonstad with Army P.O. 43 c.d.s applied at Bloemfontein, (Mar.) to London from Remount Depot 1 with 1d. cancelled Springfontein “777” barred oval, later from Lt. Gen Rundle’s operations in the Eastern zone, Australian and Canadian Contingent covers, Greetings sheet with 1/2d. and 1d. affixed cancelled Army Telegraphs “T-H” datestamps of Nov. 22, fair to fine. (11 items) Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: The Roodewal Incident, 1900 incoming envelope to a Private in the 2nd Lincs. Regt., S.A.F.F., franked G.B. 1d. and sent from Sheffield Apr. 27, with two line cachet “Recovered from the Mails/looted by the Boers on June 8.”, slight cover faults. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: 1900 (June 12) envelope to a P.O.W. in Green Point Camp, franked “V.R.I.” 1d. on 1d. cancelled at Brandfort by “B 12 VI 00 DN” Army Telegraphs double ring datestamp with violet censor arrival cachet below. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: Imperial Transport and Supply, 1900-02, an interesting selection of eight covers or cards, all used, incl. printed envelopes for the Imperial Meat Supply Service, Imperial Transport Service, Imperial Bakery (W.H. Shepherd) and Imperial & Military Contractors (M.S. Cadava & Co.) of Harrismith, “V.R.I.” stationery reply card used to Steam Transport Camp at Kimberley, envelopes (2) to Cattle Rangers Corps at Durban and envelope endorsed “Imperial Ox Transport”.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: 1900 (Aug.), two envelopes to England showing violet straight line “CENSORED G.B. BEAK”, the first with enclosed letter written from Willow Grange on July 22 “We were supposed to be creating a diversion whilst Hunter and Clements attacked the Burghers from the north. The diversion part of the scheme appears to have been entirely successful, but as yet we have got no news from Hunter”, the cover (address faded) bearing G.B. 1/2d. pair unaccepted firstly at Ficksburg where framed “TE BETALEN” applied on Aug. 1, subsequently entering military post with F.P.O. cancellations of Aug. 4. The second bearing O.R.C. overprint 21/2d. and sent from Ficksburg Aug. 25. G.B. Beak later author of “The Aftermath of War: An Account of the Repatriation of Boers and Natives in the Orange River Colony 1902-04”. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War: The Northern Advance and Occupation of the O.F.S.: 1900-02, Campaigns against General De Wet, seven covers from Imperial forces incl. 1900 (Oct. 18) Sherwood Foresters envelope addressed to the General bearing Z.A.R. “V.R.I.” 1d. (2) cancelled by large violet Army Post Office Machadodorp d.s., 1901 (Sept. 25) incoming from Duffs Road, Natal, to Col. Thorneycroft commanding Thorneycroft’s Mounted Infantry in Minchin’s Column and (Nov. 11) stampless O.A.S. to Cornwall with interesting enclosed letter by Lt. R.A. Wynn of Thorneycroft’s force referring to action at Quaggasfontein’s Drift, Sitwell’s and Campbell’s Columns, etc., usual minor stains, soiling etc. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902: Picture Postcards, collection well written-up on leaves, a comprehensive range of mainly Pro-Boer topics and publishers, incl. scenes of Boer Generals, fighters and lines of supply, battlefields and monuments, propaganda and satire, H.M. Guest commemorative cards, etc., good to fine. (78)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902: Satirical Envelopes, three hectographed cartoon envelopes produced in the Cape in 1900 mocking Presidents Steyn and Kruger, used from Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively. Photo.

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902: A varied selection incl. 1899 (Oct. 11) “Cape Times” supplement sheet with declaration of war, 1900 (May) cover from officer in Yorkshire Regt. with humorous letter describing the regimental mascot, ephemera with Pretoria theatre pass, horse purchase receipt, etc., good to fine. (12 items)

South Africa: Orange Free State: Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902: A selection of thirteen covers with a range of censor marks, etc. The property of another vendor.

South Africa: Transvaal: A mainly mint collection on leaves with mostly reprints from 1885, later issues incl.1904-09 to 5s., 1907 postage due set, etc., mainly fine. (97).

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 “ZULULAND” overprint 1/2d. to 5s. set handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type NA1), the 5s. with one slightly pulled perf. at right, otherwise mainly fine with small part original gum. (11) The 5s. with clear B.P.A. certificate (1980). S.G. 1s-11s, cat. £650. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 “ZULULAND” overprint 1/2d. to 5s. set mint, the 3d. with pulled perf. at top, otherwise mainly fine. (11) S.G. 1-11, cat. £1,000. Brandon certificate (1980). Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 1d., two examples with the scarce manuscript “Nqutu” incl. date, one in black, the other in red. Ex Straus. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 “ZULULAND” overprint 5s. handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type NA1), fine and fresh with large part original gum. Brandon certificate (1980). S.G. 11s. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 “ZULULAND” overprint 5s. with neat central “ESHOWE/P/MR 3/94/ZULULAND” c.d.s., fine. Brandon certificate (1980). S.G. 11, cat. £700. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: 1888-93 “ZULULAND” overprint 5s. used, cancellations indistinct, fine. R.P.S. certificate (1980). S.G. 11, cat. £700. Photo.

South Africa: Zululand: A mint selection incl. 1888-93 set (5s. stained, 1d. used), 1893 6d., 1894-96 to 4s., also Natal overprinted £1 revenue (faded), etc., mainly fine. (22)

South Africa: Mafeking Siege Issues: 1900 (Apr.) narrow format 3d. Baden-Powell deep blue on blue cancelled “AP 27/1900” on piece, fine. S.G. 20, cat. £350. Photo.

South Africa: Mafeking Siege Issues: A used selection with 1900 (Mar.-Apr.) Cape overprinted 3d. on 1d. single and two strips of three (one stamp damaged), British Bechuanaland overprinted 1d. on 1/2d. vermilion, type 2 surcharge 3d. on 1d. lilac, and 1900 (Apr.) Goodyear 1d. deep blue on blue, mixed condition. (10).

South Africa: A World War II selection in an album, incl. civil and military censors, Hospital and Red Cross mail, also some stamps, etc. (71 items, 98 stamps)

South Africa: A World War II selection in an album, incl. civil and military censors, 1943 burnt cover with “DAMAGED AS A RESULT/OF ENEMY ACTION”, also a few stamps, etc. (115 items)

South Africa: A World War II selection in an album, incl. civil and military censors, military cachets, etc. (82 items)

South Africa: A collection in two stockbooks, incl. Cape of Good Hope with range of triangulars, 1902-04 to 5s. mint, Mafeking, Natal 1902 £1.10s. mint, Orange Free State, Transvaal 1885-93 £5 deep green used with R.P.S. certificate (1971), 1904-09 to £1 mint, Zululand also some Rhodesia, etc., mixed condition. (100s)

South Africa: A mint and used collection in seven stockbooks, incl. 1933-48 6d. two mint pairs, one of each with variety ‘falling ladder’, South West Africa with 1923-26 setting III £1 mint pair, duplication, etc. (many 100s)

South Africa: A mint collection from 1910 to 1936 on leaves incl. 1913-24 to £1, 1927-30 to 10s., postage due sets, officials, etc., varied condition. (91 items).

South West Africa: 1923 to 1937, a mint collection on leaves incl. 1923 setting I to 2s.6d., 1923-26 setting III 5s., 1927 (Apr.) to 10s., 1927 (Aug.)-30 to 10s. and £1, 1931 to 20s. with air stamps, postage dues, officials, etc., mainly fine. (100 items)

Spain: 1850 6r. blue, fine unused (without gum), good to large margins. Ex Straus. Diena certificate (1973). S.G. 5. Photo.

Spain: 1850 10r. blue-green, fine used with good to large margins, slightly oily “araña” cancellation, rare. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1955). S.G. 6, cat. £2,500. Photo.

Spain: 1851 6r. blue, unused (regummed), close to large margins, rare. Ex Straus. Diena certificate (1985). S.G. 13. Photo.

Spain: 1851 10r. green, fine used with close to large margins all round. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973). S.G. 14, cat. £550. Photo.

Spain: 1851 10r. green, fine used with good to large margins all round. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1973). S.G. 14, cat. £550. Photo.

Spain: 1851 10r. green, fine used with good to large margins all round. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1961). S.G. 14, cat. £550. Photo.

Spain: 1852 12c. brown-purple, unused (without gum), close to good margins, just shaved at lower right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 17b. Photo.

Spain: 1853 2r. vermilion, used, close to large margins, touched at upper left, otherwise fine and rare. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1969). S.G. 24, cat. £2,250. Photo.

Spain: 1854 6r. blue on thin paper, fine used. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1983). S.G. 38. Photo.

Spain: 1854 Arms 2r. vermilion on bluish paper in an extremely rare block of six, close to large margins all round, few paper wrinkles, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. E. Diena certificate (1979). S.G. 43. Photo.

Spain: 1857 (Mar. 17) cover from Tenerife to Buenos Ayres, with manuscript “1/-” rate mark, franked by 1855 2r. (4) cancelled by barred ovals, a good strike of the rare British P.O. Crowned circular “PAID/AT/TENERIFFE” and backstamped “TENERIFFE” double arc datestamp. Ex Straus. S.G. CC2, cat. £3,750. Photo.

Spain: 1860 19c. brown on brown, used, close to large margins, cancelled with Toro, Zamora c.d.s. Ex Straus. Diena certificate (1985). S.G. 66, cat. £1,600. Photo.

Spain: 1864 19c. lilac on lilac, unused, part original gum, fine and fresh. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). S.G. 78. Photo.

Spain: 1865 perf. 14 2r. lilac, mint, fine and fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). S.G. 91, cat. £1,300. Photo.

Spain: 1865 perf. 14 2r. dull orange, fine used. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1935). S.G. 91b, cat. £350. Photo.

Spain: 1866 19c. brown, used, slight crease and a few blunted perfs, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1975). S.G. 95, cat. £475. Photo.

Spain: 1867 19c. pale rose, fine used, lightly cancelled. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). S.G. 102, cat. £450. Photo.

Spain: 1868 Provisional Government 50m. brown, two examples with manuscript “Habilitado por la Nacion” used on 1868 (Dec. 5) wrapper from Valencia to San Sebastian, scarce. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1978). Photo.

Spain: 1868 19c. brown used, few slightly blunted perfs, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). S.G. 150, cat. £600. Photo.

Spain: 1869 Frank stamp (-) blue, used tête-bëche pair, minute thin spot at centre top clear of stamps. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1954). S.G. F172a. Photo.

Spain: 1870 19c. yellow-green, mint, collectors initials on gum, fine and fresh appearance. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1957). S.G. 182, cat. £450. Photo.

Spain: 1878 10p. deep blue, mint, some rough perfs, slight off set on gum, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 262, cat. £450. Photo.

Spain: An accumulation in two stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl. 1850 5r. dull red used with R.P.S. certificate (1975), 1853 2r. vermilion used with repaired tear, 1889 to 10p. mint, 1901-05 4p. and 10p. mint, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Spain: A mint and used accumulation in a stockbook and on stockpages with a duplicated range of early issues in mixed condition incl. a number of unused imperfs., etc. (many 100s)

Spain: A mint and used collection from 1851 to 1983 in a large binder (approx. 2,900)

Spain: A selection of mainly covers and cards, incl. range of pre stamp entires, 1850 6c. black (76 on separate covers), few Colonies, etc. Ex Straus. (206 items).

Spanish Colonies: A selection in two stockbooks, incl. Cuba, Philippines 1855 (June) 5c. red unused, Puerto Rico, some duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Sudan: 1897 to 1935, a mainly mint collection on leaves incl. 1897 overprints on Egypt to 10p., 1898 to 10p., 1902-21 to 10p. 1935 Gordon set, etc., mainly fine. (94).

Swaziland: 1933 1/2d. to 10s., 1935 Silver Jubilee set and 1933 postage dues all mint, Silver Jubilee 2d. has extra flagstaff variety, fine. (16).

Swaziland: A mint and used collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1933 set mint, 1938-54 to 10s. mint (2), 1948 Silver Wedding 10s. mint (3), used, etc. (100s)

Sweden: An accumulation, incl. 1855-58 4sk. deep blue unused, 1858-72 to 50ö. used (5), 1862-72 17ö. purple unused, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Sweden: A mainly used collection in an album, incl. 1855-58 4sk. pale blue, 1858-72 to 50ö., range of later issues to 1952, etc. (few 100s)

Switzerland: Cantonal Issues: Geneva: 1849 5c. yellow-green, fine unused. Ex Straus. S.G. G6. Photo.

Switzerland: 1850 (Aug.) Poste Locale 21/2Rp. framed cross [10], fine used with margins all round. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1966). S.G. 3. Photo.

Switzerland: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. range of pre-stamp covers, 1850 Orts Post 21/2r. with framed cross used with R.P.S. certificate (1997), 21/2r. central cross without frame unused with B.P.A. certificate (1960), 1850 5r. black and red on deep blue unused, 1851 5r. red and deep blue used, 1854 Munich Print 40r. used, 1881 granite paper 40c. slate used (defective) with R.P.S. certificate (1980), fiscals, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Switzerland: A mint and used accumulation in two stockbooks with a duplicated range of imperfs. in mixed condition with some forgeries, Rayons, Strubels to 40c. (27), 1f. (4) used, Standing Helvetias to 3f. mint, Airs, etc. (many 100s)

Switzerland: A collection in an album to 1971 with a range of Cantonal and Transitional Period forgeries, Rayons used, imperf. Seated Helvetias used, range of perforated Seated Helvetias mint and used, Cross and Numeral issues with values to 15c. mint, Standing Helvetias mint and used with a range of perfs., later mostly mint incl. 1908-40 most values to 3f., Tell and Tell’s son tête-bêche pairs, 1918 Officials (less July 71/2c. type 18c and Sept. unissued 15c.), 1919-20 Air pair, 1923-40 Air set, 1924-40 Shield ordinary and grilled gum sets, 1928-31 3f., 5f., 1935-37 Air surcharges (used), 1941-48 Air set, 1945 PAX set, Pro Patria sets, Pro Juventute issues incl. 1915 used, 5c. tête-bêche pair mint, 1916 mint, 1917 used, miniature sheets mint incl. 1948 IMABA, 1955 Lausanne Exhibition, International Organizations issues mint and used, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Tanganyika: 1916 to 1931, a mint collection on leaves incl. 1916 “N.F.” overprints, 1917-21 to 10r., 1921 to 5r., 1922-24 to £1, 1927-31 to £1, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (64).

Thailand: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1887-91 set mint, 1907 2a. on 11/2a stationery card to Germany, additionally franked 1899-1904 1c. (3), duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Togo: 1916-20 1d., 2s.6d. and 5s. used on O.H.M.S. envelope used locally, cancelled “LOME/30 SEP.20/TOGO” datestamps, envelope creased, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. Photo.

Togo: A mint selection incl. 1915 (May) to 20s., 1916-20 to 20s., etc. mainly fine. (25).

Tonga: 1891 to 1935, a mint selection incl. 1897 to 5s., 1923-24 surcharges to 2d. on 5s., etc., mainly fine. (33).

Transjordan: 1920 to 1936, a mainly mint collection on leaves incl. overprints on Saudi Arabia, 1925-26 to 20p., 1927-29 to 1000m., 1930 Locust Campaign to 500m., 1930-39 to £P1, 1933 to 500m., postage due sets, etc., mainly fine. (123)

Trinidad: 1863-80 Watermark Crown CC, Perf. 121/2 1s. lilac-rose (perfs clipped at base), used on 1867 (May 9) envelope to England, cancelled by “1” cancellations, with Crowned circle “PAID/AT/TRINIDAD” overstamped by London transit mark. Ex Straus. S.G. 73a. Photo.

Trinidad: 1863-80 Watermark Crown CC, Perf. 14 6d. fine used on 1878 (May 27) envelope to Canada, cancelled by double arc datestamp, handstruck “3”, backstamped Halifax and Hamilton. Photo.

Trinidad: 1882 1d. on 6d. deep yellow-green, fine used on 1884 cover to Port of Spain, cancelled by “6” numeral, with R.P.S. certificate (1987), also two singles used on part wrapper. Ex Straus. S.G. 105. Photo.

Trinidad: A collection from 1876 to 1909 on leaves, mainly mint incl. 1883-94 to 5s., 1896-1906 to £1, 1901-06 to 5s., 1904-09 to £1, postage dues incl. 1885 to 8d., 1905-06 to 1s., officials incl. 1894 1/2d. to 1s., also a selection of Tobago mint incl. surcharges, etc., varied condition, many fine. (80).

Trinidad: Postal Stationery: 1894 (Sept. 20) 1/2d. stationery card to Hungary, cancelled by Port Of Spain c.d.s. “T” in circle and handstruck “4”, Budapest receiving mark. Photo.

Trinidad and Tobago: Tobago: 1834 and 1840 covers to London, bearing on reverse the small Tobago fleuron, struck across flaps. Photo

Trinidad and Tobago: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1851-56 (1d.) blue in a mint block (5 x 4), 1883-94 to 5s. mint, 1896-1906 10s. mint, 1913-23 to £1 mint, 1922-28 to £1 mint (2), 1938-44 to $4.80 mint (3), etc. (100s)

Trinidad and Tobago: A mint collection from 1913 to 1935 on leaves, incl. 1913-23 to £1 with some shades, 1921-22 to £1, 1922-28 to £1, 1935 to 72c., etc., mainly fine. (74).

Trinidad and Tobago: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II collection in an album incl. Trinidad range of Britannia issues to 1s. used, 1883-94 5s. mint, 1901-06 5s. mint, Tobago 1879 1d. mint, Trinidad and Tobago 1913-23 5s. mint, 1935-37 to 72c. mint, 1938-44 to $4.80 used, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 285).

Tristan da Cunha: 1952 to 1987 a mint collection in two albums incl. 1952 to 10s., Q.E.II all apparently unmounted and virtually complete to 1987 (Apr.) with most miniature sheets, etc. (few 100s).

Trucial States: 1961 (c.) essay for the Dhow high values by Michael Farrar-Bell, handpainted in blue, red, brown and flesh on white wove paper (125 x 99mm), denominated “5Rs” and close to issued design but with country name in English at top and Arabic inscription at foot. Most attractive and believed unique. Photo.

Turkey: 1868-76 perf. 131/2 10pa. error in yellow, perf. fault at lower-right, otherwise fine used. Ex Straus. B.P.A. certificate (1966). S.G. 35g, cat. £400. Photo.

Turkey: Nationalist Government: 1921 Museum stamp 1pi. ultramarine, fine and fresh mint, rare. Ex Straus. S.G. A54, cat. £2,750. Photo.

Turkey: Nationalist Government: 1921 Museum stamp 5pi. grey-green with date 41/2mm high, short perfs on three sides, otherwise fine and fresh mint, rare. Ex Straus. S.G. A55a, cat. £2,750. Photo.

Turkey: 1911 Sultan’s Visit 50p. yellow for Uskub in an unmounted mint block of four, few rough perfs at right, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 315. Photo.

Turkey: A mint and used collection in a stockbook, incl. 1908 (Mar.) perf. 131/2 10pi. red mint pair, 1923-26 to 100pi. (2) mint, 1914 to 200pi. mint, 1918 Armistice to 50pi. rose mint, Nationalist Government, 1921-23 to 500pi. mint, 1928 Exhibition set mint, 1930 Railway set mint, 1927-28 Obligatory set mint, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Turkey: An accumulation in three albums, three stockbooks and on leaves, incl. a good range of early issues, 1901 to 50pi. yellow used, Nationalist Government, 1921-23 to 500pi. used, 1923-26 to 50pi. mint, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Turkey: An accumulation in six albums and seven stockbooks, incl. duplicated range of Duloz types, 1901 printed matter to 5pi. rosy-mauve mint, 1911 Visit 25pi. deep brown for Monastir mint, 1923-26 to 500pi. (2) used, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Turkey: An accumulation on leaves, stockbook and loose in a carton, incl. 1905 to 50pi. used, 1921 Navy League set mint, 1923-26 to 500pi. used, Printed Matter, Postage Due stamps, much duplicated, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Turkey: A selection on leaves and loose, incl. 1868-76 perf. 131/2 10pa. error yellow used, perf. 12 to 13 10pa. purple printed from corrected cliché used, 1901 50pi. yellow mint, 1905 50pi. purple mint, 1923-26 500pi. green used, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Turkey: An accumulation in four stockbooks, book, leaves and loose, incl. a good range of early issues, 1924 Treaty 200pi. mint (2), Cilicia, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Turkey: An accumulation in three stockbooks, stockleaves and leaves, incl. 1921 Ministry of Justice 5pi. rose mint, 1923-26 to 500pi. green used, cancellations, duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (1,000s)

Turkey: A mainly used duplicated collection from 1865 to 1892 on leaves, incl. Duloz types, 1876-90 issues, Postage dues, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Turkey: An accumulation in an album, on stockleaves and in packets, incl. 1923-26 to 100pi. mint, 1967 250k. booklets (4), much duplication, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Turkey: A collection of issues 1913-1914 in an album, incl. 1913 (Mar. 14) to 50pi. mint, 1914 overprinted with five pointed star 2pi. mint (3), 1914 Abrogations 5pi., 10pi. mint, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Turkey: Revenues: A selection in an album and loose, incl. Journal, Justice, Obligatory Tax, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Turkey: Local Issues: A collection in an album, leaves and loose, incl. Kustendje & Czernawoda 1865 20pa. used (2), Liannos’s Post with First Local Post 1865 20pa. imperforate plate proofs in black, blocks of 70, 18 and 6 (2), 5pa. pin perf. 16 used with R.P.S. certificate (1994), T.B. Morton & Co., mint blocks and sheets, some reprints and forgeries, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Turkey: 1863-64 1pi. black on slate, fine used on piece, tied by “YENICE” squared dots cancellation. Ex Straus. Photo.

Turkey: Cancellations and Covers: An accumulation of mainly covers and cards, incl. 1871 (Mar.) cover from Aleppo to Beyrout, bearing on reverse 1868-76 perf. 5 to 111/2 20pa. and 1pi., on front has Russian P.O’s 1868 3k. (2, damaged), cancelled by “783” dots in blue, Nationalist Government, registered mail, postal stationery, censored mail, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Turkey: 1877 (Aug. 1) envelope from Besika to England, bearing 1876 50pa. blue and yellow, tied by double ring “BESIKA” datestamp. The British fleet was based at Besika Bay from 1877 to 1879, to protect British interests in the area. Ex Straus. Photo.

Turkey: 1921 overprinted on Religious Tribunal 5pi. ultramarine, twelve examples used on parcel card, cancelled by “SAMSOUN” c.d.s.’s, all with scissor-cuts or other faults, very rare. Ex Straus. S.G. A39. Photo.

Turkey: Cancellations and Covers: An accumulation in album, four stockbooks, on leaves and loose, incl. used in with Albania, Greece, Iraq, Palestine with 1868-76 20pa. pale green with type 75 Nazareth, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yugoslavia, Maritime, Railway, etc. Ex Straus. (many 100s)

Turkey: Used in Greece: A selection of mainly covers and cards, incl. Cavalla, Larissa, Mount Athos, Salonika, Samos, Serres, Xanthi, etc., mixed condition. Ex Straus. (62 items)

Turks and Caicos Islands: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in two stockbooks, incl. 1881 4d. ultramarine used, 1900-04 set mint, 1909-11 to 3s. mint, 1938-45 to 10s. mint (2), etc. (100s)

Turks and Caicos Islands: A collection to 1935 on leaves incl. 1881 1/2 on 1d. and 1/2 on 6d. unused, 1881 4d. used, remainder mint with 1900 to 1935 basic sets complete, plus a few shades, etc., mainly fine. (105).

Uganda: 1895 (Nov.) 5(c.) violet, unused, fine and scarce. S.G. 35, cat. £650. Brandon certificate (1988). Photo.

Uganda: 1896 (June) “V.96.R.” 20(c.) violet, fine unused. S.G. 47. Brandon certificate (1988). Photo

Uganda: 1896 (Nov.) Typeset 1a. (thick “1”) to 5r. used on 1899 (Mar. 9) envelope, registered to Cape Town (part of name excised and part of reverse removed), 1a. and 2a. tied by oval framed “R”, others uncancelled, in combination with 1898-1902 1a. cancelled by Mombasa squared circle, scarce. Ex Straus. S.G. 55-61. Photo.

United States of America: 1844 to 1851, seven covers, all to Switzerland, incl. a range of rates, transit marks, etc.

United States of America: 1857 to 1895, a selection of covers, incl. 1851-57 Washington 3c. used on cover tied by “LANCASTER” c.d.s. in green, 1861-62 Franklin 1c. vertical pair and single, used on envelope to Milford, New Hampshire, cancelled by two fine strikes of “BALTIMORE Md” c.d.s. in blue, 1861-62 10c. green used on envelope to Philadelphia, cancelled by circular “NEW YORK STEAMSHIP” in black, etc. (11 items)

United States of America: 1861 (c) Patriotic cover to Portland, Maine, franked by 1861-62 1c. three singles, each cancelled with boxed “PAID” and pen stroke, with “BOSTON MASS” c.d.s. and fancy red “HELD FOR/POSTAGE” cachet, most attractive. Photo.

United States of America: Confederate States: Athens, Georgia: 1861 5c. purple type II, used, touched at base, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. R.P.S. certificate (1958). S.G. 2. Photo.

United States of America: 1867 grill 11 x 14 12c. black, pair used on 1868 envelope to England, few cover faults, otherwise fine. Ex Straus. S.G. 92. Photo.

United States of America: 1874 to 1954, a selection of covers and cards, all to Switzerland, incl. range of rates, postal stationery, etc. (80 items)

United States of America: 1898 Omaha $2 good used, a few toned or stained perfs. S.G. 299, cat. £600. Photo.

United States of America: World War II, a selection of covers and cards in album and loose, incl. civil and military censors, Service Suspended handstamps, etc. (140 items)

United States of America: A collection to 1944 in a hingeless Davo album with a range of early issues used in very mixed condition, values to 90c., 1893 Columbus to 15c. mint, 30c. to $4 used ($3 faults), 1898 Omaha to 8c. mint, 50c. used, remainder mainly mint incl. 1901 Buffalo Exposition, 1902-08 to 50c., 1904 St. Louis Exposition, 1908-10 to 50c., $1 unused, 1917-20 to $1, 1922-32 to $5, various imperfs. and coil stamps, 1929 Kansas and Nebraska sets, Air issues mint incl. 1918 to 24c., 1923 to 24c., 1930 Zeppelin set ($2.60 thinned), 1933 50c., Special Delivery issues mint incl. 1888 10c., 1893 10c., also a stockbook with a mint and used range from early issues, plus some France, Germany 1933 Chicago Flight set used, British Empire, etc., mixed condition, many fine. (100s)

United States of America: An accumulation in stockbook, on leaves and loose, incl. 1847-50 5c. used (faults) on 1850 cover, 1907 Jamestown set mint, range of cancellations, postal stationery, locals and Carrier stamps, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

United States of America: A selection in two stockbooks and loose, incl. range of pre-cancels, Revenues with Motor Tax, Stock Transfer, Cinderellas with Christmas and Charity labels, etc. (100s)

United States of America: Hawaii: A collection on leaves and loose, incl. 1863 2c. black unused, 1864 laid paper 2c. black unused, postal stationery, etc. Ex Straus. (128)

Uruguay: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1856 1r. deep vermilion unused without gum with B.P.A. certificate (1960), 1925 Air 14c. (both) used on separate covers, etc. Ex Straus. (few 100s)

Venezuela: An accumulation on leaves and loose, incl. 1859-61 2r. used on 1863 cover, 1932-38 postage 3b. and 5b. mint, range of covers and cards, cancellations, etc. Ex Straus. (100s)

Yugoslavia: Issues for Bosnia and Herzegovina: A collection in a boxed Schaubek album, incl. 1918 (Dec. 28) 10h and 2h. type I overprint in red (essay) mint, 1919 (Mar.) set unmounted, also used set, varieties, etc. (163)

Yugoslavia: Issues for Croatia: A collection on leaves, incl. proofs, 1918 Freedom of Croatia set mint and used, varieties, etc. (370)

Yugoslavia: Issues for Croatia: 1919 (Jan.) Issues, a specialised collection in a boxed Schaubek album, incl. range of imperforate proofs, colour trials, a good range of varieties with double prints, imperforate between, imperforates, many blocks, complete sheets, range of perforations, etc. (many 100s)

Yugoslavia: Issues for Slovenia: A comprehensive collection in seven albums, stockbook and leaves contained in two cartons, incl. large and small Chainbreakers, range of papers, perforations, printings, many varieties with imperforates, imperforate between, plate flaws, etc. (1,000s)

Yugoslavia: General Issues: 1921 to 2000, a very comprehensive, virtually complete collection in twenty-four boxed Schaubek albums, incl. better unmounted mint with 1921 (Jan. 16th) imperforate sets (3, singles and pairs), 1923 redrawn set, 1926-27 set, 1928 Charity set, 1931-33 with and without imprint sets, 1933 Pen Congress set in blocks of four, 1933 set, 1939-40 set in blocks of four, 1943 Formation miniature sheet, 1949 Liberation set in blocks of four, and sheets of 25, 1949 Railway set in blocks of four, imperf. and perf. miniature sheets mint and used of each also pair on cover, 1951 Exhibition miniature sheet mint and used, 1950 Aeronautical set in blocks of four, 1950 Chess set in blocks of four, 1950-51 set in blocks of four, 1952 Tito set in blocks of four, 1953 Esperanto 300d. (2 mint, 2 used), 1953 Liberation 15d., single and block of four, 1954 Animals set, 1956 Air set, 1956 Sea Creatures in blocks of four, 1956 Olympic Games set in blocks of four, 1958 Game Birds in blocks of four, 1958-59 set in blocks of four, 1961 Insurrection miniature sheets (2 mint, one used), also imperforate sets, varieties, Postage Dues, etc. (many 1,000s) The buyer is responsible for the removal of this lot from our premises.

Zanzibar: 1895 to 1936, a mint collection on leaves incl. 1895-96 overprints in black to 5r. (less 1r. slate), 1896 to 5r., 1898 to 8a., 1904 3r., 1908-09 to 1r., 5r., 1914-22 to 5r., 1921-29 to 10r., 1936 to 10s., postage dues incl. 1930-33 set unused, etc., varied condition, a few toned, mainly fine. (147).