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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
21		S.G. #6a	S.G. #6a, 1861 6p Pale dull lilac, well centered, clean impression, large part original gum, very fine; a choice and desirable example of a stamp that is particularly rare with original gum; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #4a; $3,400.00). (Image)	£3,250 SOLD for $4,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
22		S.G. #8	S.G. #8, 1862 1p Carmine lake, perf. 11 1/2, 12, unused, especially intense color and impression, a fine example of this scarce unused stamp; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #5; $1,150.00). (Image)	£1,000 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
23		S.G. #11	S.G. #11, 1862 6p Lavender grey, perf. 11 1/2 - 12, an incredibly rare unused example, being the first unused Bahamas S.G. #11 we have ever offered in our auctions, strong color for this, fresh and fine; one of the key rarities to completing an unused Bahamas collection; 1988 PF and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #7; $11,000.00). (Image)	£10,000 SOLD for $10,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
24		S.G. #19a	S.G. #19a, 1862 6p Lilac, perf. 13, nicely centered, beautiful rich color on fresh white paper, o.g., tiny gum stains which are inconsequential and visible only on the back, the front is pristine, very fine; a rarely offered mint stamp; clear 1991 Rendon certificate as Scott #10 and a 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #10a; $3,150.00). (Image)	£2,750 SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
25		S.G. #43x	S.G. #43x, 1882 4p Rose, perf. 14, watermark reversed, unused, wonderfully bright color, very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #21 var.; $925.00+). (Image)	£900 SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
26		S.G. #45	S.G. #45, 1883 "Fourpence" surcharge on 6p Deep violet, deeply rich color and a well incised impression, part o.g., h.r., very fine; 1973 APS and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #26; $625.00). (Image)	£550 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction

BAHAMAS COLLECTION

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
27		S.G. #2/200	S.G. #2/200, S1-3, Useful mostly mint collection, with some scarce high cataloging early Queen Victoria stamps including better 4p values, the 1884 Issue is complete to the £1, 20th century is complete, as are the special deliveries and war tax stamps, early issues in mixed quality including some without gum as is often the case, later issues primarily o.g. and fine-very fine (Scott #1/156, B1-2, E1-3, MR1-14).	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction

BARBADOS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
28		S.G. #15	S.G. #15, 1860 (1p) Deep blue, pin-perf. 14, an extraordinarily fresh mint example of this remarkably difficult stamp, with deep luxuriant color and a razor-sharp impression, complete perfs. at top and left, certificate states without gum but it has at least part original gum, fine; 1990 BPA certificate (Scott #11; $2,250.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
29		S.G. #16	S.G. #16, 1860 (1/2p) Yellow green, pin-perf. 12 1/2, unused, bright fresh color, pin-perforations intact nearly all around, fine; a desirable example of one of the rarest unused stamps of Barbados and being the first such example we have offered in our auctions; 1944 RPS and 2008 BPA certificates; ex-Yardley (Scott #12; $8,500.00). (Image)	£7,500 SOLD for $11,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
30		S.G. #18	S.G. #18, 1861 (1p) Pale blue, perf. 14-16, unused, strong rich color, certificate states regummed but we feel this may have part o.g., fine; 2008 BPA certificate; ex-Isleham (Scott #14; $925.00). (Image)	£700 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
31		S.G. #36	S.G. #36, 1861 (1/2p) Grass green, perforated 11 to 12, a remarkably fresh and attractive mint example of this important British West Indies rarity, possessing stunning color that is incredibly deep and prooflike, razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, full original gum that is relatively lightly hinged, very fine for this; 1991 BPA certificate; ex-Dale-Lichtenstein, "Alford" (Scott #22; $11,000.00). (Image)	£10,000 SOLD for $15,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
32		S.G. #37	S.G. #37, 1861 (1p) Blue, perforated 11 to 12, unused, well centered for this, bright color, a very fine example of this scarce unissued stamp; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #23; $2,500.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
33		S.G. #44	S.G. #44, 1870 (1p) Blue, rough perforated 14 to 16, seldom seen unused example, strong rich color, well centered, small crease that ends in a tiny tear at bottom very fine appearance; 1945 RPS and 2008 BPA certificate; ex-Hurlock (Scott #25; $2,000.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
34		S.G. #45	S.G. #45, 1870 (4p) Dull vermilion, unused, fresh color that is in a slightly pale pastel shade, fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #26; $1,100.00). (Image)	£1,100 SOLD for $1,350.00 Will close during Public Auction
35		S.G. #46	S.G. #46, 1870 6p Orange vermilion, especially deep rich color, full o.g., small crease at left, certificate states oxidized which has since been removed, very fine appearance; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #27; $1,000.00). (Image)	£900 SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
36		S.G. #47	S.G. #47, 1870 1/- Black, strong color and impression, large part o.g., fine; 1981 PF and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #28; $450.00). (Image)	£400 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
37		S.G. #49	S.G. #49, 1871 (4p) Dull rose red, scarce unused example, attractive color, currently certificate states a little toned which we feel is not worthy of mention, fine; clear 1974 APS certificate and a 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #30; $1,150.00). (Image)	£1,000 SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
38		S.G. #50	S.G. #50, 1871 6p Orange vermilion, unused, brilliant color and a vivid impression, well centered, very fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #31; $750.00). (Image)	£650 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction
39		S.G. #53	S.G. #53, 1872 6p Orange vermilion, clean cut perforated 14 1/2 to 15 1/2, especially deep and vibrant color, redistributed o.g., a fine example of this elusive stamp; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #31; $750.00). (Image)	£900 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
40		S.G. #56	S.G. #56, 1872 (1/2p) Green, compound perforations, unused, deep rich color, fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #36; $375.00). (Image)	£325 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction