4 Dec 2023 – 9 Dec 2023
1202 lots
Lot 31049 | 1853 1d brick-red on slightly blued paper in used pair
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1853 1d brick-red on slightly blued paper in used pair, with close to very good margins, light triangular cancel, very fine (S.G. £700+).
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 31050 | 1855 (No 29) wrapper sent registered from Graaf Reinett to Cape Town with 1855-63 4d deep blue pair
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1855 (No 29) wrapper sent registered from Graaf Reinett to Cape Town with 1855-63 4d deep blue pair, just touched at top right otherwise good to huge margins,…
Estimation: 320 – 380 GBP
Lot 31051 | 1855-63 6d pale rose-lilac pair, fine to large margins, used
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1855-63 6d pale rose-lilac pair, fine to large margins, light triangular cancel, fine (S.G. £700+).
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 31052 | 1855-63 6d slate-lilac with fine to large margins, used
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1855-63 6d slate-lilac, with fine to large margins, partial duplex cancel, very fine (S.G. £500).
Estimation: 120 – 180 GBP
Lot 31053 | 1863-64 1s deep dark green mint o.g. pair
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1863-64 1s deep dark green mint o.g. pair, good to very good margins, very fine (S.G. £900+)
Estimation: 300 – 400 GBP
Lot 31054 | 1861 Woodblock 1d vermilion, good to very large margins, used
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1861 Woodblock 1d vermilion, good to very large margins, crisp partial triangular cancel, a particularly fine example; signed Greg Todd (S.G. £3’250).
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 31055 | 1853 1d brick-red, paper slightly blued, used
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1853 1d brick-red, paper slightly blued, with fine to good margins, neatly cancelled by partial barred triangle, very fine (S.G. £350)
Estimation: 80 – 100 GBP
Lot 31056 | 1863-64 4d blue mint o.g. pair, good to large margins
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1863-64 4d blue mint o.g. pair, good to large margins, fresh colour, a tiny bit of yellowing caused by a hinge remnant, very fine; cert. BPA (1992) (S.G….
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 31057 | 1863-64 4d steel-blue unused, good margins, very fine
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1863-64 4d steel-blue unused, good margins, very fine; cert. RPS (2024) (S.G. £3’500).
Estimation: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 31058 | 1863-64 1s bright emerald-green mint part o.g.
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1863-64 1s bright emerald-green, good to very good margins, mint part o.g., fine (S.G. £650)
Estimation: 120 – 180 GBP
Lot 31059 | 1854-1904 collection of the later issues mostly used on pages
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
1854-1904 collection of the later issues mostly used on pages (with some mint, a few without gum), plus a batch of 4 stationery items.
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31060 | 1900 6d on 3d Lilac & black with ERROR « MAFEK / 6d / BESIE » error
South Africa » Mafeking
1900 6d on 3d Lilac & black with ERROR « MAFEK / 6d / BESIE », caused by a paper-fold during printing, tied to piece by crisp Mafeking MR 31 / 1900 cds,…
Estimation: 2’000 – 2’500 GBP
Lot 31061 | Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black mint top right corner marginal
South Africa » Orange Free State
Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black mint top right corner marginal, light horizontal bend and small corner crease otherwise fresh (S.G. £300).
Estimation: 60 – 80 GBP
Lot 31062 | Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black tied to left half of envelope by P.A.K. KAFFIR RIVER cds
South Africa » Orange Free State
Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black tied to left half of envelope by P.A.K. KAFFIR RIVER cds with further strike above, Bloemfontein arrival on back sideflap…
Estimation: 360 – 500 GBP
Lot 31063 | Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black with no stop after « V » variety, used
South Africa » Orange Free State
Police Frank Stamps: 1898 (-) black with no stop after « V » variety, used, light wrinkling caused by heavy hinge, toned, a scarce variety (S.G. £1’000).
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 31064 | Police Frank Stamps: 1899 (-) black on yellow mint part o.g. showing no stop after « V » variety
South Africa » Orange Free State
Police Frank Stamps: 1899 (-) black on yellow mint part o.g. showing no stop after « V » variety, very fine (S.G. £875).
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 31065 | Military Frank Stamps: 1899 (Oct 24) envelope to Bloemfontein with 1899 « Commando Brief » stamp cancelled by Modder River cds
South Africa » Orange Free State
Military Frank Stamps: 1899 (Oct 24) envelope to Bloemfontein with 1899 « Commando Brief » stamp cancelled by Modder River cds, Jacobsdal transit cds, reverse…
Estimation: 800 – 1’000 GBP
Lot 31066 | Military Frank Stamps: « Commando Brief » stamp forgery fraudulently added to genuine postcard
South Africa » Orange Free State
Military Frank Stamps: « Commando Brief » stamp forgery imperf. in black on buff (Rathbone type 4) « tied » by « INHULT » s/l to Natal 1d picture postal stationery…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31067 | 1885-1913ca, selection of ca.100 postal stationery cards
South Africa » Orange Free State
1885-1913ca, selection of ca.100 postal stationery cards, some written up on pages, used, unused, Specimens, incl. uprated, sent abroad, military and cancel…
Estimation: 300 – 500 GBP
Lot 31068 | 1888-93 1/2d to 5s set of 11 with « CANCELLED » overprint,
South Africa » Zululand
1888-93 1/2d to 5s set of 11 with « CANCELLED » overprint, mostly hinged but 1/2d, 2 1/2d, 3d and 4d in top marginals and hinged on the margin only, 5d with…
Estimation: 1’200 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 31069 | 1913 1/2d green in mint n.h block of 6 with complete offset on reverse
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1913 1/2d green in mint n.h block of 6 with complete offset on reverse, striking and scarce (SASCC R10’000 + premium).
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 31070 | 1913 set of 14 to 10s mint l.h., fine to very fine
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1913 1/2d to 10s mint l.h. short set of 14, fine to very fine (S.G. £422 as cheapest shades).
Estimation: 50 – 70 GBP
Lot 31071 | 1913-24 1/2d. to £1 mint set of 15 with large part
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1913-24 1/2d. to £1 mint set of 15 with large part OG, fine and scarce.
Estimation: 280 – 320 GBP
Lot 31072 | 1927-30 2s6d green and brown, perf. 14 x 13 1/2, used
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1927-30 2s6d green and brown, perf. 14 x 13 1/2, used se-tenant pair, scarce; cert. PFSA (2001) (S.G. £700).
Estimation: 120 – 150 GBP
Lot 31073 | 1933 6d green and vermilion in mint pair, the left hand stamp (which is n.h.) shows the ‘Molehill’ flaw
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1933 6d green and vermilion in mint pair, the left hand stamp (which is n.h.) shows the ‘Molehill’ flaw, very fine (S.G. £250).
Estimation: 50 – 70 GBP
Lot 31074 | Postage Due: 1922-26 Postage Due 2d black and pale
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
Postage Due: Pair of proofs with 1922-26 Postage Due 2d black and pale violet in lower marginal pair imperforate mint l.h, some gum toning, fine (S.G….
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31075 | 1932-42 Postage Due 2d black and deep purple, mint showing « 2d » thick (double) variety in block of four
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1932-42 Postage Due 2d black and deep purple, mint and mint never hinged block of four, top right stamp showing « 2d » thick (double) variety, fresh, very…
Estimation: 120 – 150 GBP
Lot 31076 | 1910-53 mint and used collection written up in album
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1910-53 mint and used collection written up in album with plenty of blocks, a small study of the 1/2d and 1d, a few covers, War Effort including 3d with…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31077 | 1930-48 accumulation of mint blocks of 4 and pairs arranged on stocksheets
South Africa » Union & Republic of South Africa
1930-48 accumulation of mint blocks of 4 and pairs arranged on stocksheets with many small varieties identified, as seen with a group of five 3d blocks…
Estimation: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 31078 | 1923-26 Setting I 1d with « Af.rica » for « Africa. » variety in a mint lower marginal plate block of 12
South West Africa
1923-26 Setting I 1d with « Af.rica » for « Africa. » variety on the lower right stamp (R20/6) in a mint lower marginal plate block of 12, lightly hinged on…
Estimation: 80 – 100 GBP
Lot 31079 | 1923 1d rose-red pair of varieties, with « Afrika without stop variety » and « Af.rica »
South West Africa
1923 1d rose-red pair of varieties, with « Afrika without stop variety » in mint pair with normal (strip of gum missing along top), fine (S.G. £350), and…
Estimation: 80 – 100 GBP
Lot 31080 | 1923 5s purple and blue in mint lower marginal plate
South West Africa
1923 5s purple and blue in mint lower marginal plate number pair, small h.r., a fine and scarce positional item, very fine.
Estimation: 240 – 300 GBP
Lot 31081 | 1923 Setting II 10s blue and olive-green in mint pair,
South West Africa
1923 Setting II 10s blue and olive-green in mint pair, light h.r. (S.G. £600).
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31082 | 1923 Setting II 10/- blue and olive-green (single only)
South West Africa
1923 Setting II 10s blue and olive-green (single only) mint h.r. (with markings on reverse) showing the ‘Afrika without stop’ variety (S.G. £2’750 as a…
Estimation: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 31083 | 1923 Setting III 5s purple and blue in corner mint n.h. marginal block of 4
South West Africa
1923 Setting III 5s purple and blue in corner mint n.h. marginal block of 4, mounted in the margin only, a superb multiple (S.G. £190+).
Estimation: 120 – 150 GBP
Lot 31084 | 1923 Setting III 10s blue and olive-green in mint n.h.
South West Africa
1923 Setting III 10s blue and olive-green in mint n.h. upper marginal plate 1 pair, mounted in margin only, margin trimmed at upper left, fine and very…
Estimation: 300 – 400 GBP
Lot 31085 | 1927 1/2d to 6d in mint pairs (3d h.r.), each with one showing ‘No stop after A’ variety
South West Africa
1927 1/2d to 6d in mint pairs (3d h.r.), each with one showing ‘No stop after A’ variety, very fine (S.G. £420).
Estimation: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 31086 | 1931 10s and 20s in used blocks of four, with two examples of the 20s
South West Africa
1931 10s and 20s in used blocks of four, with two examples of the 20s both in top left corner marginals, fine and attractive (S.G. £480+).
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31087 | 1935 Voortrekker 2d + 1d showing the ‘No stop after A’ and ‘O/pt double’ varieties plus the 1d + 1/2d mint l.h. with inverted ovpt
South West Africa
1935 Voortrekker 2d + 1d in two mint l.h. pairs, showing the ‘No stop after A’ and ‘O/pt double’ varieties (S.G. £450), plus the 1d + 1/2d mint l.h. with…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 31088 | 1907-48ca., group of 200+ covers showing a wealth of frankings, cancels, etc
South West Africa
1907-48ca., group of 200+ covers showing a wealth of frankings, cancels with military interest, some stationery, railway cancels, incoming mail, registered,…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 31089 | 1927-41 wmk SG group of imperf. proofs of the initial 1927 values in the issued colours with « SPECIMEN » handstamps in blocks
Sudan
1927-41 wmk SG group of imperf. proofs of the initial 1927 values in the issued colours with « SPECIMEN » handstamps in blocks affixed to archive ledger…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 31090 | 1927-41 wmk SG 10pi group of seven different imperf. colour trials in blocks of four
Sudan
1927-41 wmk SG 10pi group of seven different imperf. colour trials on ungummed paper in top right corner marginals with plate number, very fine and attractive.
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 31091 | 1927-41 wmk SG 10pi group of 10 different imperf. colour trials
Sudan
1927-41 wmk SG 10pi group of 10 different imperf. colour trials on ungummed paper, very fine.
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 31092 | 1935 50th Anniversary of the Death of General Gordon group of five die proofs
Sudan
1935 50th Anniversary of the Death of General Gordon group of five die proofs, incl. three head proofs of Gordon as used for the low values in grey-blue,…
Estimation: 500 – 800 GBP
Lot 31093 | Officials 1901 wmk Quatrefoil 1m brown & pink with « S.G. » perfins in mint left half-pane of 30
Sudan
Officials 1901 wmk Quatrefoil 1m brown & pink with « S.G. » perfins in mint (mostly n.h.) left half-pane of 30 (reduced margin at left), with second and…
Estimation: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 31094 | Army Service 1905 1m brown and pink with « OFF!CIAL » variety
Sudan » Army Service Stamps
Army Service 1905 1m brown and pink with « OFF!CIAL » variety, neat Khartoum cds leaving variety clear, very fine and rare; cert. RPS (1951) (S.G. £4’000).
Estimation: 1’200 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 31095 | Army Service 1906-11 1m brown and carmine with « Service » ommitted variety in pair
Sudan » Army Service Stamps
Army Service 1906-11 1m brown and carmine with « Service » omitted variety on lower pair in lower marginal used block of four, paper adhesion on reverse,…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Lot 31096 | 1927-31 set of 16 to £1 mint, some h.r., fine
Tanganyika
1927-31 set of 16 to £1 mint, some h.r., fine(S.G. £500).
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 31097 | 1938-82 a highly specialised collection in numerous albums, folders, packets and boxes
Tonga
1938-82 a highly specialised collection in numerous albums, folders, packets and boxes, the main focus being a mint study, housed in 11 albums, with positional…
Estimation: 7’000 – 10’000 GBP
Lot 31098 | 1886-88 King George I First Issue 1886 die proof of portrait with coloured surround in black on card
Tonga
1886-88 King George I First Issue 1886 die proof of portrait with coloured surround in black on card, 28x31mm, corner crease clear of impression, scarce;…
Estimation: 260 – 340 GBP