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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
141		S.G. #46	S.G. #46, 1882 "One Half-penny." surcharge on 3p Deep claret, watermarked crown and CC, a desirable unused example of truly one of the rarest and most underrated stamps of not only the Cape of Good Hope, but of the entire British Empire, as this stamp is typically missing in even the most advanced collections, attractive color, regummed (nearly all unused examples are lacking their original gum), fine; 1997 Brandon certificate (Scott #39; $3,175.00). (Image)	£3,250 SOLD for $6,750.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE MAFEKING

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
142		S.G. #5	S.G. #5, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 4p Sage green, setting 6, a very rare mint example, with strong fresh color, full original gum, lightly hinged, fine; one of the important mint rarities of the Mafeking issues; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1992 Brandon certificate (Scott #166; $7,000.00). (Image)	£6,500 SOLD for $6,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
143		S.G. #8	S.G. #8, 1900 6p Mafeking surcharge on 2p Green and carmine, attractive colors, o.g., light h.r., tiny repair at the bottom left corner perf., fine appearance; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #169; $2,200.00). (Image)	£1,900 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
144		S.G. #9	S.G. #9, 1900 6p Mafeking surcharge on 3p Purple on yellow, position 3, a fresh example of this enormously rare mint stamp, wonderfully bright colors, uncharacteristically well centered, o.g., h.r., insignificant gum bend, very fine; one of the very few mint examples of this stamp we have ever offered; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #170; $5,750.00). (Image)	£5,500 SOLD for $14,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
145		S.G. #11	S.G. #11, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 4p Green and purple brown, well centered, strong colors, large part o.g., small tear at top right and a minor corner crease at bottom right, very fine appearance; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #172; $1,500.00). (Image)	£1,400 SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
146		S.G. #14	S.G. #14, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 6p Purple on rose red, unusually well centered, deep rich colors, part o.g., very fine; a most impressive example of a stamp that is missing from even the most advanced mint collections; 1993 BPA certificate (Scott #175; $5,250.00). (Image)	£5,500 SOLD for $3,750.00 Will close during Public Auction
147		S.G. #15	S.G. #15, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 6p Purple on rose red, a fresh example of this important British Africa rarity, lovely colors that are quite deep and rich, part o.g., very fine; one of the key rarities of the Mafeking surcharges, it is reported that as few as five still exist in mint condition; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #176; $20,000.00). (Image)	£20,000 SOLD for $47,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
148	O	S.G. #15	S.G. #15, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 6p Purple on rose red, used, deep rich colors, neatly struck Mafeking c.d.s., fine; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by 1986 RPS and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #176; $800.00). (Image)	£700 SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
149		S.G. #16	S.G. #16, 1900 2/- Mafeking surcharge on 1/- Green, attractive example of this very rare stamp, well centered, bright color, o.g., lightly hinged, small natural gum crease, very fine; of the 570 stamps issued, nearly all were used, leaving very few mint stamps available; clear 1985 PF certificate (Scott #177; $10,000.00). (Image)	£12,000 SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
150		S.G. #18	S.G. #18, 1900 1p Deep blue on blue, Sergeant-Major Goodyear, unused, deep colors, regummed, fine; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #178; $925.00). (Image)	£850 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
151		S.G. #21a	S.G. #21a, 1900 3p Pale blue Baden Powell on vertically laid paper, unused example of this rare variety, attractive color, regummed, tiny perforation tear at top right corner (not mentioned on the accompanying certificate), otherwise fine; it is believed perhaps only one sheet of twelve stamps was produced with vertically laid paper, and no more than five have been recorded to date; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #180 var.). (Image)	£13,000 SOLD for $9,000.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE VRYBURG

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
152		S.G. #3	S.G. #3, 1899 "2 Pence/Z.A.R." Vryburg surcharge on 6p Mauve, strong rich color, nicely centered, full o.g., minor h.r., a very fine example of this rare and seldom offered mint stamp; 1975 RPS certificate (Scott #N3; $2,500.00). (Image)	£2,000 SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
153		S.G. #4	S.G. #4, 1899 "2 1/2p/Z.A.R." Vryburg surcharge on 2 1/2p Blue, attractive color, large part o.g., light natural gum bend, fine and quite scarce; clear 1980 BPA certificate (Scott # N4; $2,000.00). (Image)	£1,700 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
154	O	S.G. #4	S.G. #4, 1899 "2 1/2p/Z.A.R." Vryburg surcharge on 2 1/2p Blue, used, bright color, neat Vryburg c.d.s., small stain that is visible only on the reverse, fine; clear 1974 RPS certificate (Scott #N4; $500.00). (Image)	£425 SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
155	p	S.G. #11	S.G. #11, 1900 "V.R./Special/Post" overprint on 1/2p Green, tied to piece by a complete strike of "Vryburg B.B. /May 16/19" c.d.s., brilliantly fresh, very fine; a lovely example of this rare stamp that is found only used; 1984 Brandon certificate (Scott #N5; $2,750.00). (Image)	£2,250 SOLD for $3,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
156	O	S.G. #12	S.G. #12, 1900 "V.R./Special/Post" overprint on 1p Rose red and green, used, bright colors, nicely centered, with some of the original envelope still adhering to the back, a few perf. faults, fine appearance; only 60 were issued; 2008 BPA certificate (Scott #N6; $5,000.00). (Image)	£4,250 SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE COLLECTIONS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
157	O	S.G. #1/21	S.G. #1/21, High cataloging collection of triangles, the collector formed parallel mint and used collections, this balance contains 21 stamps collected mint and 29 collected used, though some of the mint may have faint or lightened cancels, collected by all of the different Stanley Gibbons listed shades, includes a total of six "Woodblocks" (two being in the mint collection), also of note is a 1p value that was purchased as the rare roulette stamp (appears to have a portion of the roulettes on one side), mixed quality as usual, however several full margined examples are noted, careful scrutiny is recommended (Scott #1/15).	Est. $2,000-3,000 SOLD for $10,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
158	O	S.G. #23/78	S.G. #23/78, Collection of the 1864-1904 Issues, with parallel mint and used collections, the mint includes several different shades of the 1864 Issue and also includes the scarce 1868 4p and 1874 1p Surcharges, 1871 Definitives to 5/-, in fact the only stamp that appears to be missing in the mint collection is the rare 1882 1/2p on 3p Claret (though it is present in the used portion), the used is similarly comprehensive, slightly mixed condition though most appear fine or better.	Est. $750-1,000 SOLD for $2,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
159	O	S.G. #1/21	S.G. #1/21, Vryburg 1-3, Mafeking collection balance, of eleven different mint and 21 different used stamps, like the other Cape of Good Hope areas, this was also collected parallel mint and used, the mint contains three 1p surcharges, three 3p surcharges, two 6p surcharges, as well as the Baden-Powell stamp in small format, and the first two Vryburg stamps, the used contains fifteen Mafeking surcharges, the Bicycle stamp, both Baden-Powell stamps and the first three issues of Vryburg, mint are no gum or o.g., some small faults, but overall a nice representation of these elusive stamps.	Est. $1,000-1,500 SOLD for $4,500.00 Will close during Public Auction

CAYMAN ISLANDS

Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
160		S.G. #35	S.G. #35, 1908 2 1/2d on 4p Brown and blue, well centered, rich colors, toned o.g., a very fine example of this rare stamp, which is the key to completing a Cayman Islands collection; 1955 PF and 2008 BPA certificates (Scott #20; $1,800.00). (Image)	£1,700 SOLD for $900.00 Will close during Public Auction