17 Jun 2024 – 22 Jun 2024
1007 lots
Lot 51557 | 1892-99 CA 3c brown, used, showing repaired “S” variety
Malaysia » Straits Settlements
1892-99 CA 3c brown, used, showing repaired “S” variety, small surface abrasion at lower left, scarce (S.G. £275).
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51558 | 1912-23 multi CA $500 purple and orange-brown mint overprinted “SPECIMEN”
Malaysia » Straits Settlements
1912-23 wmk Multi CA $500 purple and orange-brown mint overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part o.g. (merest hint of a mount), a superb example (S.G. £5’500).
Estimate: 1’100 – 1’300 GBP
Lot 51559 | 1922-28 Small lot of 15 stamps with Specimen ovpts
Malaysia » Malaysian States Collections and Lots
1922-28 Small lot of 15 stamps with Specimen ovpts from Kelantan, Labuan, Perak, and Kedah, one or two with faults and two without gum, mostly fine.
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51560 | 1863-81 wmk CC 1/2d dull orange used with inverted watermark, used
Malta
1863-81 wmk CC 1/2d dull orange used with inverted watermark, neat “A25” cancel, a fine example (S.G. £700).
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 51561 | 1864 Folded stampless entire from Rio de Janerio, Brazil
Malta
1864 Folded stampless entire from Rio de Janerio, Brazil to Malta, showing Malta arrival bs, fine
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51562 | 1871 (Sep 1) envelope from Malta to India franked with GB 1867-73 3d rose pl.6 and 1d red pl.155 tied by “A24” duplexes
India » 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
1871 (Sep 1) envelope from Malta to India franked with GB 1867-73 3d rose pl.6 and 1d red pl.155 tied by “A24” duplexes, with Lahore arrival and oval Sea…
Estimate: 2’000 – 2’600 GBP
Lot 51563 | 1876 (Nov 4) mourning entire from Malta to France with three 1/2d pl.10 and 1d pl.192 tied by “A25” duplexes
Malta
1876 (Nov 4) mourning lettersheet (missing a sideflap) from Malta to France with three 1/2d pl.10 and 1d pl.192 tied by “A25” duplexes, endorsed “p Assynien”…
Estimate: 300 – 400 GBP
Lot 51564 | Malta : 1863-1956. Very fine mostly mint * collection
Malta
1863-1956, Very fine mostly mint * collection 1863/1956. With many good values and complete sets. You will find among other things SG n° 4 *, n° 20/28…
Estimate: 340 – 500 GBP
Lot 51565 | Malta : 1957-1974. In two albums, very complete
Malta
1957-1974. In two albums, very complete all mint ** MNH collection 1957/1973 (since SG n° 283). Also all stamps and sets in blocks of four ** and many…
Estimate: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 51566 | 1880 Engraved facsimiles, three sheets of 32 impressions,
Mauritius
1880 Engraved facsimiles, three sheets of 32 impressions, comprising 1847 Post Office 1d (8), 1848-59 Post Paid 1d early impression (8), 1d worn impression…
Estimate: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 51567 | 1851 (Sep 17) Small envelope from Torquay to London and then on to Mauritius, franked GB 1851 1d red
Mauritius » Incoming Mail
1851 (Sep 17) Small envelope from Torquay to London and then on to Mauritius, franked GB 1851 1d red tied by ‘803’ Torquay barred oval and ‘MAURITIUS/GPO/SP.17.1851’…
Estimate: 1’300 – 1’800 GBP
Lot 51568 | 1854 1d bright vermilion on greyish paper, intermediate impression (early state), pos.7, unused
Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Intermediate Impressions (SG 10-15)
1854 1d bright vermilion on greyish paper, intermediate impression (early state), pos.7, unused with close to large margins, small thin spots, bright colour…
Estimate: 5’000 – 8’000 GBP
Lot 51569 | 1854 2d blue early impression, pos.3, close to huge margins, with superb strike of the “2” numeral
Mauritius » 1848-59 Post Paid Issue » Early Impressions (SG 6-9)
1854 2d deep blue early impression, pos.3, close to huge margins, with superb strike of the “2” numeral of Flacq, rare in this outstanding quality; signed…
Estimate: 6’000 – 9’000 GBP
Lot 51570 | 1858 6d blue, a superb imperforate example with exceptionally wide margins on all sides
Mauritius » 1858-62 Britannia Issues (SG 26-35)
1858 6d blue, a superb imperforate example with exceptionally wide margins on all sides, of very strong and vibrant colour; superb and very scarce in this…
Estimate: 150 – 300 GBP
Lot 51571 | 1859 1d vermilion with very wide margins on all sides, cancelled by very clear mute oval
Mauritius » 1859 Dardenne Issue (SG 41-44)
1859 Dardenne 1d vermilion with very wide margins on all sides, cancelled by very clear mute oval bar cds, very fresh and choice; signed Roumet, cert….
Estimate: 400 – 700 GBP
Lot 51572 | 1860 (Aug 28) Entire from Madras to Mauritius with “Late Received” hs
Mauritius » Pre-Stamp & Stampless Postal History
1860 (Aug 28) Entire from Madras, India, to Mauritius with “Late Received” hs (type IID-3, a rare postmark according to Kanai), endorsed “per Mermaid”…
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Lot 51573 | 1860-78 9d dull purple SG Z10, 6d dull violet SG Z21 and 4c on 1d bistre SG Z38, each with ‘B64’ postmark
Mauritius » Mauritius Used in Seychelles (B64)
1860-78 9d dull purple SG Z10, 6d dull violet SG Z21 and 4c on 1d bistre SG Z38, each with ‘B64’ postmark, fine (S.G. £725).
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 51574 | 1867 (Sep 6) envelope from France to Monferrat (Italy), bearing France 40c, red crayon “MISSENT TO MONTSERRAT WEST INDIES”
Montserrat
1867 (Sep 6) envelope (with enclosure) from France to Casale, Monferrat (Piedmont, Italy), bearing France 40c, showing boxed and oval-framed “pd” in red,…
Estimate: 3’000 – 4’000 GBP
Lot 51575 | 1876 6d green with variety inverted “S”, used
Montserrat
1876 6d green with variety inverted “S”, with indistinct cancel, fine and scarce; cert. Behr (2016) (S.G. £1’200).
Estimate: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 51576 | 1916 De La Rue master die proof in black with void value table and 1/2d duty tablet die proof
Montserrat
1916 De La Rue master die proof in black with void value tablet on thick white glazed card, endorsed ‘3 JUN 1916’ and with ‘A.J.H.’ in manuscript, ex De…
Estimate: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 51578 | 1916-29 mint collection written up in pages in an album
Montserrat
1916-29 specialised mint collection written up in pages in an album with 1916 to 5s and overprinted SPECIMEN, some blocks of 4 and large multiples, including…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 51579 | 1926-36 range of 11 KGV covers on pages
Montserrat
1926-36 range of 11 KGV covers on pages, some attractive frankings and destinations, incl. 1936 6d sent registered to Hawaii, 1 1/2d Leeward Islands env….
Estimate: 120 – 200 GBP
Lot 51580 | Morocco Agencies/British Post Offices very nice mint
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices)
1898-1957, very complete nice mint **/* collection with good values and complete sets ; SG n° 1/8, n° 9/16, n° 24/30, n° 112/123, n° 128/138, n° 191/201,…
Estimate: 240 – 400 GBP
Lot 51581 | 1914-35 accumulation in large stockbook, mostly mint, roughly arranged by printing and zone
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices)
1914-35 accumulation in large stockbook, mostly mint, roughly arranged by printing and zone. British incl. Waterlow 2s6d x 4, a fine range of 22 DLR and…
Estimate: 1’500 – 2’400 GBP
Lot 51582 | 1914 Waterlow 2s6d sepia brown mint n.h. marginal block
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices) » British Currency
1914 Waterlow 2s6d sepia brown mint n.h. marginal block of eight from the left of the sheet showing guide cross, overprinted “SPECIMEN” non UPU type GB26,…
Estimate: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 51583 | 1914-31 Waterlow 2s6d sepia-brown and De La Rue 2s6d yellow-brown, each in fine mint block of four
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices)
1914-31 Waterlow 2s6d sepia-brown and De La Rue 2s6d yellow-brown, each in fine mint block of four (S.G. £460+).
Estimate: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 51584 | 1914-26 Bradbury 3p on 2s6d chocolate-brown in corner marginal block of 20 mint
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices) » Spanish Currency
1914-26 Bradbury 3p on 2s6d chocolate-brown in corner marginal block of 20 mint, 18 are n.h., hinge reinforcement between upper central pair (S.G. £700+).
Estimate: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 51585 | Morrocco (British Post Offices – Larache): 1907-1923,
Morocco Agencies (British Post Offices) » Spanish Currency
1907-1923, Group of 9 covers and a front from Larache, incl. two 20c on 2d on commercial cover sent registered to England, 50c on 5d and 10c on 1d sent…
Estimate: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 51586 | New Hebrides 1941 New Hebrides France Libre
New Hebrides
1941, 5c to 10f with ‘FRANCE LIBRE’ overprint, mint n.h., fine to very fine set.
Estimate: 50 – 80 GBP
Lot 51587 | 1865 envelope from Kanieri (Goldfield in Westland county) with Chalon Head 2d pale blue cancelled with manuscript “K”
New Zealand
1865 (Sep 19) yellow-brown envelope from Kanieri (Goldfield in Westland county) to Tokomairiro, Otago, bearing Chalon Head 2d pale blue (plate I, worn)…
Estimate: 900 – 1’400 GBP
Lot 51588 | 1958 (27 Aug) New Zealand, 30th anniversary of Kingsford Smith’s First Tasman Flight,
New Zealand
1958 (27 Aug) New Zealand, 30th anniversary of Kingsford Smith’s First Tasman Flight, large preliminary hand-painted artwork in watercolour showing Kingsford…
Estimate: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 51589 | 1872 (Jun 6) envelope from Lagos with a fine strike of the “PAID / AT / LAGOS” crown circle hs in black
Nigerias » Lagos
1872 (Jun 6) envelope from Lagos with a fine strike of the “PAID / AT / LAGOS” crown circle hs in black with despatch cds adjacent, endorsed “Per Steamer…
Estimate: 1’800 – 2’400 GBP
Lot 51590 | 1897 (Nov 30) envelope sent registered to England with GB 1881 1d lilac pair and 1890 Jubilee 10d tied by Royal Niger Company Burutu rectangular ds
Nigerias » Niger Coast Protectorate
1897 (Nov 30) envelope sent registered to England with GB 1881 1d lilac pair and 1890 Jubilee 10d tied by very good strike of the Royal Niger Company Burutu…
Estimate: 700 – 800 GBP
Lot 51591 | Postage Dues: 1901 8c black and vermilion with frame inverted variety, used
Labuan
Postage Dues: 1901 8c black and vermilion with frame inverted variety, neat barred cancel in the corner, very fine and very rare, with only 33 examples…
Estimate: 4’000 – 5’000 GBP
Lot 51592 | 1897 wmk CC £1 black and dull purple mint, lightly
Nyasaland » British Central Africa
1897 wmk CC £1 black and dull purple mint, lightly mounted o.g., a fine example. (S.G. £600).
Estimate: 120 – 150 GBP
Lot 51593 | 1892 issues for the British South Africa Company, £5 green and £10 brown, two blocks of four, unused no gum
Rhodesia
1892 British South Africa Company £5 green and £10 brown, two blocks of four, unused no gum, with narrow side margins; very attractive blocks of fresh…
Estimate: 500 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 51594 | 1905 Opening of Victoria Falls mint set, revenue usage and Mashonaland Railway Company documents
Rhodesia
1905 Opening of Victoria Falls, mint set with the three lower values in mixed condition, the three high values are fine with hinge remnants, furthermore…
Estimate: 80 – 120 GBP
Lot 51595 | 1910 5s vermilion and deep green used, a striking shade
Rhodesia
1910 5s vermilion and deep green used, a striking shade, fine (S.G. £425).
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51596 | 1910 Double Heads 10s deep myrtle and orange with Salisbury cds
Rhodesia
1910 Double Heads 10s deep myrtle and orange with Salisbury cds, very fine; signed Brun (S.G. £300).
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51597 | 1910-13 1d bright carmine, perf. 13 1/2, unused with large part original gum
Rhodesia
1910-13 1d bright carmine, perf. 13 1/2, unused with large part original gum, small perf. defect at top, fine & very rare, cert. RPS (1999) (SG £2’000).
Estimate: 200 – 400 GBP
Lot 51598 | 1913-22 Admirals 3d. black and Ochre, head die II on
Rhodesia
1913-22 Admirals 3d. black and Ochre, head die II on toned paper with yellowish gum, a magnificent imprint strip of four from the foot of the sheet, variety…
Estimate: 40’000 – 50’000 GBP
Lot 51599 | 1890-1905 : Rhodesia and British South Africa Company,
Rhodesia
1890-1905, very nice collection mint and used, with good values, postal cancellations (also fiscal), fine condition (S.G. £3’000+)
Estimate: 320 – 600 GBP
Lot 51600 | 1909-1932 : old collection */used, with good and very
Rhodesia
1909-1932, old collection of mint and used, with good values such as S.G.10 £1 unused, 1896 1/2d to 1a mint set of 7 (couple creased), SG n° 113 signed…
Estimate: 340 – 550 GBP
Lot 51601 | 1924-1992 : interesting collection and accumulation
Rhodesia
1924-1992, interesting collection and accumulation of Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, with mint and used with a complete mint collection 1924/1978 (all complete…
Estimate: 250 – 500 GBP
Lot 51602 | 1974-80 collection of mail from the War of Independence 5-frame exhibit
Rhodesia
1974-80 collection of mail from the War of Independence 5-frame exhibit. The focus is on the Rhodesian Government forces mail from the military post offices…
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 51603 | 1863 “FOUR PENCE” surcharge essay on 1856 wmk large start 6d blue
St. Helena
1863 “FOUR PENCE” surcharge essay on 1856 wmk large start 6d blue, without gum, defective at top and repaired lower left, one of the very few known in…
Estimate: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 51604 | 1922-37 1/2d Grey & Black, 1d and 2d showing variety
St. Helena
1922-37 1/2d grey & black, 1d and 2d showing variety “broken mainmast” in mint singles, the 1/2d and 1d (mint n.h.) with characteristic toned streaky gum,…
Estimate: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 51605 | 1922-37 1/2d Grey & Black showing variety “torn flag”,
St. Helena
1922-37 1/2d Grey & Black showing variety “torn flag”, in mint hr pair with normal, slightly yellowish gum, fine (S.G. £275+).
Estimate: 70 – 90 GBP
Lot 51606 | 1922-37 1/2d Grey & Black showing variety “cleft rock”
St. Helena
1922-37 1/2d Grey & Black showing variety “cleft rock” in two mint lower left corner marginal plate pairs, one mint n.h. from 1936 June printing (confirmed…
Estimate: 60 – 80 GBP
Lot 51607 | 1922-37 1d Grey & Green showing variety “torn flag”
St. Helena
1922-37 1d grey & green showing variety “torn flag” in mint lower marginal block of four, lower pair mint n.h., very fine (S.G. £250+).
Estimate: 100 – 150 GBP