14 Jun 2021 – 19 Jun 2021
594 lots
Lot 71247 | 1938-50 6d Black & Purple showing variety « extra window and broken handrail », mint hr
Grenada
1938-50 6d Black & Purple perf. 13 1/2 x 12 1/2 showing variety « extra window and broken handrail », mint hr, very fine and very scarce, unpriced mint by…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 71248 | 1938-50 10s Steel Blue & Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12×13 in mint lh lower marginal block of four
Grenada
1938-50 10s Steel Blue & Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12×13 in mint lh lower marginal block of four with partial De La Rue printer’s imprint, typical toned…
Estimation: 70 – 100 GBP
Lot 71249 | 1938-50 10s Steel-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.14 in mint nh left marginal block of four
Grenada
1938-50 10s Steel-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.14 in mint nh left marginal block of four, typical toned gum with natural gum skips, very fine…
Estimation: 300 – 400 GBP
Lot 71250 | 1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.14 in mint right marginal block of four
Grenada
1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.14 in mint right marginal block of four, very fine and very scarce multiple (SG £1’200+).
Estimation: 400 – 600 GBP
Lot 71251 | 1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12 mint
Grenada
1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12 mint, yellowish gum, very fine and scarce, only 780 perf.12 stamps were issued, ex Graham…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 71252 | 1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12 group of 3 with different with « Madame Joseph » forged datestamps
Grenada
1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Bright Carmine (narrow frame) perf.12 group of 3 with different with « Madame Joseph » forged datestamps, incl. 16 (MR 38) cds (type…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 71253 | 1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Carmine Lake (wide frame) perf.14 in mint nh block of four
Grenada
1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Carmine Lake (wide frame) perf.14 in mint nh block of four, very fine (SG £560+).
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 71254 | 1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Carmine Lake (wide frame) perf.14 in mint nh block of four
Grenada
1938-50 10s Slate-Blue & Carmine Lake (wide frame) perf.14 in mint nh block of four, horizontal perf. separation between one of the vertical pairs otherwise…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 71255 | 1938-50 10s Blue-Black & Carmine, « wet » printing with narrow frame, perf 14, showing FRAME PRINTED DOUBLE, ONE ALBINO
Grenada
1938-50 10s Blue-Black & Carmine, « wet » printing with narrow frame, perf 14, showing FRAME PRINTED DOUBLE, ONE ALBINO, mint large part og, light gum creasing…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 71256 | 1852 (Nov 22) Wrapper from Shanghai to England via Hong Kong with « SHIP LETTER / VICTORIA HONG KONG » hs
Hong Kong
1852 (Nov 22) Wrapper from Shanghai to England via Hong Kong with « SHIP LETTER / VICTORIA HONG KONG » hs (Webb type B), rated 2s7d, reverse with Hong Kong…
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 71257 | 1854 (Aug 21) Entire from Shanghai to France with lovely strike of the « PAID / AT / HONG-KONG » crowned circle hs
Hong Kong
1854 (Aug 21) Entire from Shanghai to France with lovely strike of the « PAID / AT / HONG-KONG » crowned circle hs (SG type 3), red « Via Marseilles » hs at…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 71258 | 1885 50c on 48c yellowish brown and $1m on 96c grey-olive, with matching part strike of a local « (SPEC)IMEN » handstamp
Hong Kong
1885 50c on 48c yellowish brown and $1m on 96c grey-olive, with matching part strike of a local « (SPEC)IMEN » handstamp, applied vertically at foot, large…
Estimation: 200 – 300 GBP
Lot 71259 | Hong Kong 1892 (MY 24) soldiers cover to India endorsed « From Syad Sajjad Husain. Hospital Asstistant.
Hong Kong
1892 (May 24) Soldier’s cover to India endorsed « From Syad Sajjad Husain. Hospital Asstistant. Hong Kong Regt Hong Kong – China » and countersigned by…
Estimation: 500 – 600 GBP
Lot 71260 | 1902 (May 9) Envelope from Victoria to France with 1900-01 5c yellow in vertical strip of four
Hong Kong
1902 (May 9) Envelope from Victoria to France with 1900-01 5c yellow in vertical strip of four tied by Victoria double circle ds and Chartered Bank commercial…
Estimation: 130 – 150 GBP
Lot 71261 | 1948 Royal Silver Wedding 10c in mint nh complete sheet of 60
Hong Kong
1948 Royal Silver Wedding 10c in mint nh complete sheet of 60 from plate 1 incl. « spur on N » variety, usual gum curling, fine (SG £321.25).
Estimation: 50 – 70 GBP
Lot 71262 | 1967 QEII $1 Sepia in mint nh complete sheet of 100 from plate 2A with full margins
Hong Kong
1967 QEII $1 Sepia in mint nh complete sheet of 100 from plate 2A with full margins, one light small bend, very fine (SG £1’300+).
Estimation: 240 – 300 GBP
Lot 71263 | 1862-1927, Mostly used accumulation on stockcards with mostly with Shanghai « S1 » and cds
Hong Kong
1862-1927, Mostly used accumulation on stockcards with mostly with Shanghai « S1 » and cds cancels, some super strikes, a few Postal Fiscals incl. perf.14…
Estimation: 500 – 700 GBP
Lot 71263A | 1863-1962, Mostly used selection on four A5 stockcards from QV to QEII, incl. high values
Hong Kong
1863-1962, Mostly used selection on four A5 stockcards from QV to QEII, incl. high values with KEVII $3, $5 and $10 used, $1 & $2 unused, KGV $5 & $10…
Estimation: 500 – 800 GBP
Lot 71264 | HK BRIT PO IN JAPAN 1863-71 Hong Kong 4c slate, perf 12½,
Hong Kong » British Post Offices in Japan
1863-71 Hong Kong 4c slate perf 12 1/2 neatly cancelled by fine large « Y1 » of Yokohama in deep blue which leaves profile largely clear, faint bend and…
Estimation: 180 – 240 GBP
Lot 71265 | 1868 (Jan 8) Envelope from Shanghai to London with Hong Kong 1863-71 24c and two 4c
Hong Kong » British Post Offices in China
1868 (Jan 8) Envelope from Shanghai to London with Hong Kong 1863-71 24c and two 4c (one creased) cancelled by blue-black « B62 » numerals, reverse with…
Estimation: 100 – 150 GBP
Lot 71266 | 1889 (Apr 2) QV 1c green postal stationery card from Swatow cancelled by rare Swatow cds
Hong Kong » British Post Offices in China
1889 (Apr 2) QV 1c green postal stationery card from Swatow to the American Presbyterian Mission Press in Shanghai, cancelled by rare Swatow cds (Webb…
Estimation: 300 – 400 GBP
Lot 71267 | 1889-93, Accumulation of QV 1c (mostly) and 3c postal stationery cards used in Swatow, Amoy, Canton, etc
Hong Kong » British Post Offices in China
1889-93, Accumulation of QV 1c (mostly) and 3c postal stationery cards used in Swatow incl. one with rare SG type C (Webb type D, rated « RR » by Pearson)…
Estimation: 500 – 800 GBP
Lot 71268 | Spence Unlisted: 1/2a Lion & Palm Tree die I in black on thin card
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a Lion & Palm Tree die I in black on thin card, very fine (Spence unlisted)
Estimation: 220 – 280 GBP
Lot 71269 | Spence 84: 1/2a black on yellowish card
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a Essay with crosses in upper corners in black on yellowish card, pos.1, very fine (Spence 84)
Estimation: 140 – 180 GBP
Lot 71270 | Spence 88/40: 1/2a dark blue in two vertical pairs se-tenant with 1a dark blue from the right hand side of the plate
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a dark blue in two vertical pairs se-tenant with 1a dark blue placed 32mm below, from the right hand side of the plate, folds clear of the impressions,…
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 71271 | Spence 89-91 & 41-43: 1/2a se-tenant with 1a on lighter yellowish wove paper in three complete panes, in vermilion, blue and black
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a se-tenant with 1a on lighter yellowish wove paper in three complete panes, in vermilion, blue and black, some minor foxing, a very rare and attractive…
Estimation: 3’000 – 4’000 GBP
Lot 71272 | Spence 97: 1/2a blue on yellowish paper and Spence 99: 1/2a blue on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a blue on yellowish paper, pos.63, showing part of « Arms of Great Britain » watermark, fine; and 1/2a blue on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper, pos.67,…
Estimation: 60 – 80 GBP
Lot 71273 | Spence 102: 1/2a red on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper, pos.8 and pos.15 singles
India » 1854 Lithographs
1/2a red on thin yellowish unwatermarked paper, pos.8 and pos.15 singles, with « M » of « SPECIMEN » on reverse, very fine (Spence 102).
Estimation: 70 – 90 GBP
Lot 71274 | Spence 113: 1/2a black on white wove paper strip of eight from the top of the pane
India » 1854 Lithographs
1916 (Sep) New impression taken from the 1894 stone in three rows of eight just prior to the defacement of the stone1/2a black on white wove paper strip…
Estimation: 600 – 700 GBP
Lot 71275 | Spence 129: 1/2a brownish red on yellowish paper, pos.42, with « E » of « SPECIMEN »
India » 1854 Lithographs
1894 Lithographic transfer in twelve rows of eight1/2a brownish red on yellowish unwatermarked paper, pos.42, with « E » of « SPECIMEN » on reverse, very fine…
Estimation: 40 – 50 GBP
Lot 71276 | Spence 29: 1a blue on yellowish wove paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1890 Lithographed imitations of the 1854 design printed in horizontal rows of six1a blue on yellowish wove paper, large even margins, very fine (Spence…
Estimation: 90 – 120 GBP
Lot 71277 | Spence 42: 1a vermilion on gummed lighter yellowish paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1854 Lithographic impression of the eight types with retouch in the diadem, printed with a similar row of the 1/2a placed 32mm above1a vermilion on gummed…
Estimation: 340 – 400 GBP
Lot 71278 | Spence 44: 1a black on yellowish card in complete horizontal strip of eight
India » 1854 Lithographs
1890 (Dec) Die proofs in a row of eight impressions form the engraved plate in State C with No. 2 Die III1a black on yellowish card in complete horizontal…
Estimation: 340 – 400 GBP
Lot 71279 | India 1890 (Dec) reprinted « die proof » from the 1854 engraved copper plate by Maniruddin for the 1a value
India » 1854 Lithographs
1890 (Dec) reprinted « die proof » from the 1854 engraved copper plate by Maniruddin for the 1a value in a row of 8 impressions (from which number 2 was…
Estimation: 1’100 – 1’500 GBP
Lot 71280 | Spence 19: 4a aniline red and blue on yellowish wove paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1891 (Mar) Lithographic transfer in three rows of four impressions, with the outer frame of wavy lines and rosettes around each impression printed in blue4a…
Estimation: 70 – 80 GBP
Lot 71281 | Spence 23: 4a aniline red and blue on yellowish wove paper in block of four
India » 1854 Lithographs
1891 (Mar) Lithographic transfer in six rows of four impressions, the stamps printed 4 1/2-5mm apart without the outer frame of wavy lines and rosettes4a…
Estimation: 180 – 240 GBP
Lot 71282 | Spence 42: Frames only in black on yellowish wove paper in complete sheet of 24
India » 1854 Lithographs
1894 Lithographic reprints of the frames and heads separatelyFrames only in black on yellowish wove paper in complete sheet of 24 , large hinge remnant…
Estimation: 2’000 – 2’600 GBP
Lot 71283 | Spence 64: 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove unwatermarked paper in complete sheet of 12
India » 1854 Lithographs
1894 Lithographic transfer using the essay head in three rows of four, with outer frames of wavy lines and rosettes, with « FACSIMILE COPY – 1894 » at foot4a…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’200 GBP
Lot 71284 | Spence 72: 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove paper in reconstructed part sheet showing the heads and marginal inscriptions in reverse
India » 1854 Lithographs
1894 4a vermilion and pale blue on yellowish wove paper in reconstructed part sheet showing six examples and four partials with the heads and marginal…
Estimation: 600 – 800 GBP
Lot 71285 | 4a blue and red on yellowish paper with « Coat of Arms » sideways watermark, Head die III, Frame die II
India » 1854 Lithographs
4a blue and red on yellowish paper with « Coat of Arms » sideways watermark, Head die III, Frame die II, some toning, fine and unique example, a rarity of…
Estimation: 2’600 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 71286 | Spence 4, 5, 7, 50d: 2a square design, 2a octagonal design, 4a and head only se-tenant in black on white parchment pape
India » 1854 Lithographs
1890 (Dec) die proof taken from the copper plate during Tapling’s visit to India, before the plate was defaced: 2a square design (Spence 4), 2a octagonal…
Estimation: 2’600 – 3’000 GBP
Lot 71287 | Spence 20: 2a deep red on yellowish paper in a complete row of four
India » 1854 Lithographs
2a Octagonal design in deep red on yellowish paper in a complete row of four, faint vertical bends in between stamps, minor tone spots, very scarce (Spence…
Estimation: 700 – 900 GBP
Lot 71288 | Spence 74, 75, 33, 6 & 7: Composite sheet on « Perkins Bacon & Co Ltd / London » watermarked paper
India » 1854 Lithographs
1916 Reprinted sheet from the 1890 stones, composite sheet on « Perkins Bacon & Co Ltd / London » watermarked paper with seven impressions of the 1/2a, single…
Estimation: 1’400 – 1’800 GBP
Lot 71289A | 1855 (Oct 8) Entire from Calcutta to France with four 1854 4a blue & red, head III frame II, franked on both sides
India » 1854 Lithographs
1855 (Oct 8) Entire from Calcutta to France with four 1854 4a blue & red, head III frame II, franked on both sides and tied by JC type 1 dotted diamond…
Estimation: 6’000 – 8’000 GBP
Lot 71289 | 1857 (Sep) Envelope to Madras, endorsed « Paid by Dawk » and franked by 1854-55 1a red, die III
India » 1854 Lithographs
1857 (Sep) Envelope to Mrs George Hamilton, Fort Saint George, Madras, endorsed « Paid by Dawk » and franked by 1854-55 1a red, die III, large to very large…
Estimation: 150 – 200 GBP
Lot 71290 | India 1872 (Dec 9) wrapper from Bombay to Goa
India » Foreign Settlements in India » Portuguese Settlements in India
1872 (Dec 9) wrapper from Bombay to Goa correctly franked by 1865 ½a blue in combination with Portuguese India 1871-73 20r vermilion die II on laid paper…
Estimation: 220 – 300 GBP
Lot 71291 | India 1868 (Sep 21) officers cover from Neemuch to Isle of Wight
India » 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
1868 (Sep 21) officers cover from Neemuch to Isle of Wight endorsed « Via Marseilles » self-certified by the sender Brig. Genl Montgomery, commanding at…
Estimation: 170 – 200 GBP
Lot 71292 | 1882-90 4a sage-green perfin used block of four variety « Watermark Inverted »
India » 1855-1946 De La Rue and later Crown Colony Issues
1882-90 4a sage-green perfin used block of four variety « Watermark Inverted » lightly cancelled by BOMBAY c.d.s. in purple; some small faults though a very…
Estimation: 260 – 320 GBP
Lot 71293 | 1948 Gandhi Official 10r purple-brown and lake, showing SERVICE overprint, superb mint never hinged single
India » Officials
1948 Gandhi Official 10r purple-brown and lake, showing SERVICE overprint, superb mint never hinged single, with fresh vivid colours, wonderful centring,…
Estimation: 60’000 – 70’000 GBP
Lot 71294 | NABHA 1900 3p carmine unmounted mint, upper left corner block of six, variety « overprint double one albino ».
Indian States » Nabha
1900 3p carmine unmounted mint, upper left corner block of six, variety « overprint double one albino ». Gum evenly toned, though fine appearance. Ex Domingo
Estimation: 220 – 280 GBP