Lot 21051 – 1890-2006, Mint & used collection in 5 springback albums
Lot 21051 – 1890-2006, Mint & used collection in 5 springback albums
Seychelles
Price realised
4’200 GBP
Estimate
3’000 – 4’000 GBP
Auction date
Wed 13 Jun 2018 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
COLLECTIONS: 1890-2006, Mint & used collection in 5 springback albums, starting with 1890-92 normal and specimen sets incl. blocks, a comprehensive study on the 1893 overprint issues with many minor varieties noted, incl. mint 3c on 4c inverted, 3c on 4c double (small toning, cert. RPS 1954) and 12c on 16c inverted (cert. RPS 1954 states “possibly genuine type…made for collectors”), 1893 set of 4 specimens in strips of four, then 1897-1900, 1901 & 1902 specimen sets, KEVII with 1906 3c & 30c with dented frame variety, KGV incl. 1912-16 15c & 30c split A (plus Gambia 2 1/2d split A), 1917-22 specimen set, KGVI incl. 1938-49 set of 24 hinged (5R with surface rubbing), normal 1938-49 set with shades and papers, KGVI & QEII with blocks/sheets and study of varieties, plenty of cancellation interest throughout with Anse-Royale and Praslin Bay St. Anne in QV-KGV period, modern with thematic interest incl. Royalty, flora, animals, birds, etc., plus BIOT collection, a great little lot, ideal for the specialist Auction
Catalogue
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