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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
221	O	S.G. #145	S.G. #145, 1873 6p Pale buff, plate 13, a very rare example of this "abnormal" stamp, which was caused by a few imprimatur sheets in Pale buff (rather than the issued Grey) being fed into the perforator and regular inventory by mistake, slightly nibbed perf. at the bottom of the right side, otherwise fine; a key rarity that is only known used; clear 1957 and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #63; $14,500.00). (Image)	£17,500 SOLD for $18,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
222		S.G. #151	S.G. #151, 1880 1/- Orange brown, lettered N-G, unusually well centered for this, rich color, o.g., small thin spot, very fine appearance; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #65; $3,300.00). (Image)	£3,750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
223		S.G. #154	S.G. #154, 1880 4p Grey brown, lettered B-G, exceptionally bright and fresh, full o.g., light crease at bottom right, otherwise fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #71; $1,450.00). (Image)	£1,800 SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
224		S.G. #156a	S.G. #156a, 1876 8p Purple brown, a wonderfully fresh and choice mint example of this unissued color, which was prepared for use but never issued, rich luxuriant color and a deeply etched impression, centered a bit to the left as are all known examples, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this rarity, 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #72; $7,500.00). (Image)	£7,500 SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
225		S.G. #183	S.G. #183, 1884 10/- Ultramarine, lettered H-C, a most impressive mint example, with stunning deep color and prooflike impression on crisp white paper, outstanding centering as well, full o.g., relatively lightly hinged, extremely fine and exceedingly choice; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #109; $1,725.00). (Image)	£1,750 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
226		S.G. #183	S.G. #183, 1884 10/- Ultramarine, well centered, strong fresh color, slightly redistributed o.g., typical natural gum crease (not mentioned on accompanying certificate), very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #109; $1,725.00). (Image)	£1,750 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
227		S.G. #185	S.G. #185, 1884 £1 Brown lilac, uncharacteristically well centered, strong rich color, regummed, tiny repair at bottom and some natural gum creasing has been pressed out, nonetheless of very fine appearance and a highly collectable example of this rare high value; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #110; $25,000.00). (Image)	£24,000 SOLD for $5,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
228		S.G. #186	S.G. #186, 1888 £1 Brown lilac, watermarked Three Orbs, unused, excellent color that is especially strong and rich, nicely centered, regummed, minute expert repair at top left with a tiny bit of the design painted in, fine appearance; a relatively affordable yet attractive appearing unused example of this popular high value rarity; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #123; $52,500.00). (Image)	£55,000 SOLD for $13,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
229		S.G. #212	S.G. #212, 1891 £1 Green, nicely centered, deep rich color, full o.g that is just ever so slightly toned., typical natural gum creasing, very fine appearance; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #124; $3,150.00). (Image)	£3,200 SOLD for $1,450.00 Will close during Public Auction
230		S.G. #266	S.G. #266, 1902 £1 Dull blue green, top sheet-margin single, well centered, deep vibrant color on fresh paper, full o.g. which the accompanying certificate describes as "a little toned" - an opinion which we respectfully disagree, stamp with barest trace of hinging (if any), very fine and handsome; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #142; $1,750.00). (Image)	£1,750 SOLD for $1,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
231		S.G. #412	S.G. #412, 1915 10/- Blue, De La Rue printing, a wonderfully bright and fresh example of this scarce printing, lovely rich color on pristine white paper, attractively centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #175b; $1,750.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction

GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
232	O		High cataloging mostly mint collection balance to 1986 in a Scott album, includes many 19th century stamps that are rarely seen mint/unused, including 1840 1p Black and 2p Blue, many other scarce Line Engraved or Surface Printed issues, with mint Queen Victoria going to 5/- values, plus there are extra pages of used, with nearly all of the Shilling and Pound values present including two examples of the £5 Orange, King Edward VII to £1 both mint and used, Seahorses to £1, the £1 PUC both mint and used, and a solid run of modern mint issues, with some varieties such as the 1966 Bird se-tenant block with bistre omitted, plus a complete run of postage dues and the two Mulready envelopes used, mixed condition, with no gum, part o.g. and full o.g. stamps present; with all of the many scarce and high value stamps present, the total catalog value should be enormous.	Est. $7,500-10,000 SOLD for $37,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

OFFICES IN MOROCCO COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
233		S.G. #1/342	S.G. #1/342, Complete mint collection of all the various currency issues to 1957, with an occasional duplicate, complete per Scott and probably by Stanley Gibbons as well, fresh and clean, o.g., fine-very fine (Scott #1-608).	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction

OFFICES IN TURKEY COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
234		S.G. #1/50	S.G. #1-50, Complete mint collection including the "40 Paras" Constantinople provisional (signed H. Bloch) and the rare "1Pi on 2p" Beyrout provisional (toned, RPS certificate), generally quite fresh and clean, o.g., fine-very fine (Scott #1-64).	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction

GRENADA

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
235		S.G. #3	S.G. #3, 1861 6p Rose, unused, warm fresh color, fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #2; $1,050.00). (Image)	£900 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
236		S.G. #6	S.G. #6, 1863 6p Rose, unused, attractive color, regummed, fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #4; $700.00). (Image)	£600 SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
237		S.G. #12	S.G. #12, 1873 6p Orange vermilion, intermediate perf. 15, wmk. large star, bright color, o.g., h.r., fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #7; $700.00). (Image)	£700 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
238		S.G. #13	S.G. #13, 1875 1/- Deep mauve, perf. 14, wmk. large star, strong rich color, o.g., fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #11; $750.00). (Image)	£700 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
239		S.G. #17	S.G. #17, 1878 6p Deep vermilion, intermediate perf. 15, gorgeous vivid color and a striking impression, slightly disturbed o.g., a fine example of this elusive stamp; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #5D; $925.00). (Image)	£850 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
240		S.G. #17	S.G. #17, 1878 6p Deep vermilion, intermediate perf. 15, unused, vibrant color, fine; 1977 PF and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #5D; $925.00). (Image)	£850 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction