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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
261		S.G. #102	S.G. #102, 1922 £25 Black and red, a highly desirable mint example of this important British Africa rarity, possessing dazzling bright colors and gorgeous vivid impressions on fresh white paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1987 BPA certificate (Scott #41C; $21,500.00). (Image)	£23,000 SOLD for $35,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

LABUAN

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
262		S.G. #12	S.G. #12, 1880 "6" Red Ty. 3 surcharge on 16c Blue, unused, nicely centered, deep rich color, regummed, very fine; an exceedingly rare stamp that is almost never found genuine; signed several times and accompanied by 1995 RPS and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #11; $2,500.00). (Image)	£2,500 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
263		S.G. #22	S.G. #22, 1883 $1.00 on 16c blue, red manuscript surcharge, a remarkably choice quality copy of this extremely scarce provisional, made by the postmaster A.S. Hamilton at the request of the local coal mine manager for franking parcels, and never sold over the post office counter, exceptionally well centered, deep rich color, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by 1977 PF and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #15; $3,750.00). (Image)	£4,000 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
264		S.G. #23	S.G. #23, 1885 "2 Cents" on 8c Carmine, well centered, deep rich color on fresh paper, large part o.g., very fine; 2000 BPA certificate (Scott #26; $250.00). (Image)	£225 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
265		S.G. #24	S.G. #24, 1885 "2 CENTS" surcharge Ty. 7 on 16c Blue, rich luxuriant color, rather well centered, o.g., h.r., very fine for this elusive stamp; signed H. Bloch (Scott #25; $1,100.00). (Image)	£950 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction

LABUAN COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
266		S.G. #2/118	S.G. #2/118, J1-9, Mostly mint collection balance of over 100 stamps, with early Queen Victoria issues including the 1883-86 Series complete, a few surcharges, the issues from 1894-1904 are highly complete, including all of the desirable pictorial sets, plus the postage due set is present, most are o.g. and the majority is fine-very fine (Scott #2/118, J1-9).	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $2,900.00 Will close during Public Auction

LAGOS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
267		S.G. #29	S.G. #29, 1886 10/- Purple brown, unused, fresh color, nicely centered, a fine example of this scarce key to the colony; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #37; $1,700.00). (Image)	£1,600 SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction

LAGOS COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
268	O	S.G. #1/63	S.G. #1/63, Useful collection consisting of a complete mint run less only the scarce 1886 10/- value, includes BPA certificates for the 1879 1/- (regummed) and 1886 5/- (toned o.g.), plus there are another 30 used stamps and one specimen overprint, most are o.g., some small faults but mainly fine or better (Scott #1/59).	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $1,800.00 Will close during Public Auction

LEEWARD ISLANDS COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
269		S.G. #1/140	S.G. #1/140, Highly complete mint collection through 1954 that contains all of the major Scott numbers including the scarce 1897 Jubilee overprint set (5/- signed H. Bloch), a little duplication is present on some middle and high values, o.g., majority fine-very fine (Scott #1-147).	Est. $500-750 SOLD for $1,400.00 Will close during Public Auction

MADAGASCAR

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
270		S.G. #1a	S.G. #1a, 1884 6p Magenta, violet seal handstamp, mint example of this very scarce stamp, corner o.g., usual small thin spots, very fine appearance (Scott #13; $2,400.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
271		S.G. #8ab	S.G. #8ab, 1884 4p Magenta, violet seal handstamp, unused, strong color, light corner crease and a small thin spot, faint toned specks at top, very fine appearance (Scott #12; $1,350.00). (Image)	£1,200 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
272		S.G. #45b	S.G. #45b, 1886 1/- Rose, Ty. III, "British Consular Mail" handstamp in violet, especially fresh unused example, bright color, just a faint trace of a thin spot, otherwise very fine (Scott #42; $1,350.00). (Image)	£1,200 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
273		S.G. #46b	S.G. #46b, 1886 1/6 Rose, Ty. III, "British Consular Mail" handstamp in violet, unused, strong vibrant colors that are quite uncharacteristic of this issue, two light creases, very fine appearance (Scott #43; $1,500.00). (Image)	£1,300 SOLD for $825.00 Will close during Public Auction
274		S.G. #47b	S.G. #47b, 1886 2/- Rose, Ty. III, with violet "British Consular Mail" handstamp in violet, unused, strong rich colors, in much nicer condition than normally encountered, with two light corner creases and a faint toned spot being its only imperfections, very fine appearance (Scott #44; $1,750.00). (Image)	£1,500 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction

MADAGASCAR COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
275	O	S.G. #1/47	S.G. #1/47, Substantial collection of British Consular Mail stamps, consisting of 38 different stamps, three of which are used, we note Stanley Gibbons catalog values as high as £1,400 each, some with corner o.g., small faults that are endemic to these frail stamps, generally fine-very fine appearance; also included but not counted in the catalog value is the scarce 1886 4p (1 oz.) stamp (S.G. #12) that has been cleaned to remove staining; a most comprehensive assemblage of this scarce and popular issue.	£14,400 SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

MALTA

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
276		S.G. #96	S.G. #96, 1919 10/- Black, watermarked multiple Crown and CA, an outstanding mint example of this key rarity of Malta, possessing a wonderful overall freshness, with a razor-sharp impression on bright paper, marvelously well centered, o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #65; $3,500.00). (Image)	£2,750 SOLD for $3,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

MALTA COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
277		S.G. #1/261	S.G. #1/261, D1-20,Solid mint collection that is practically complete, with the only item that appears to be lacking is the rare 10/- St. Paul, includes the Scott listed 1860-82 1/2p varieties, as well as all of the later definitive and commemorative sets, plus the first two postage due sets complete, most o.g. and the majority fine-very fine (Scott #1/240, C1, J1-20, MR1-2).	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $2,200.00 Will close during Public Auction

MAURITIUS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
278		S.G. #34	S.G. #34, 1859 1/- Vermilion, a marvelously fresh example of this very scarce unused stamp, gorgeous bright color and a crisp detailed impression, large margins all around, very fine and choice; particularly elusive in this impressive quality; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #19; $2,400.00). (Image)	£2,500 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
279		S.G. #35	S.G. #35, 1861 1/- Yellow green, four large margins, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, full o.g., minor h.r., light horizontal bend at bottom, still very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #21; $575.00). (Image)	£550 SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
280		S.G. #37	S.G. #37, 1859 2p Blue, early impression, strong rich color and a well defined early impression, margins range from ample to touching the frame line in places, neatly repaired, fine appearance; a presentable example of a stamp that is almost never offered in unused condition; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #14; $6,500.00). (Image)	£6,500 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction