The "New Imperial" British Empire Collection
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Lot Description |
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2289 |
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GB |
Great Britain, Advanced Mint & Used Collection Replete with Pound Values + Key Stamps, 1840-1936. Several hundred mint +
used stamps loaded with key values including the 5-pound Jubilee issue carefully collected on "New Imperial" pages, also included is a near complete numerical plating, less plate 77, of the Penny red Scott 33 with a number of mint copies also
present. High values noted are Scott 57 both plate 1 and 2 used $2525, Scott 74 & 75 used $9000. 91 used $5250. As well as a fresh lovely £5 Orange used $4100. 108a used $4875. 96 mint $700. 108 mint 1150. 109 used $615. 110 used $3500. 123
used $5250. 124 mint $4100. 140 mint $450. 141 used $500. 142 mint $2000. Seahorses mint + used officials. A significant amount of the value is in the always in-demand high values as noted above. The collector acquired much from Stanley Gibbons and
name auctions. Well worth a bid. Condition is primarily Fine to Very Fine with few faults. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.6 lbs. Scott $127,000 (Owner's). (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $15,000-20,000
SOLD for $9,500.00
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2290 |
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GB Offices Morocco |
British Offices in Morocco, An Attractive Mint Collection, 1898-1935. Almost complete mint (except for one used stamp) for
the period a very attractive fresh and high-quality collection. Check out the scans to fully appreciate. Condition is exceptional, Fine to very Fine with few faults, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. An exceptional collection of this
very popular area. (Image)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
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2291 |
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Antigua |
Antigua, Comprehensive Mainly Mint Collection, 1862-1935. A solid collection very complete for the period mainly mint with
a few Queen Victoria issues used, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, Fine to Very Fine quality with few if any faults, well worth a look. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $650.00
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2292 |
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Ascension |
Ascension, Mint Key Sets Collection, 1922-1935. Complete mint for the period of King George V from Scott 1-36 with an extra
Silver Jubilee in scarce used make this a worthwhile collection all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" pages. Condition is fresh and Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $400.00
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2293 |
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Tasmania |
Tasmania, Selected Mint + Used with Many Better Issues, 1857-1911. A number of better mint + used issues with a showing of
Chalon Head stamps up to Hundreds of dollars each in Scott and continuing up to 1911. Certainly, a candidate to breakdown for online sales or to add some key issues to a collection. Condition is a bit mixed with much Fine or better and some faults.
Our estimate takes this into consideration. High catalog value. All mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $350.00
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2294 |
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Australia |
Australia, Comprehensive Mint & Used Collection, 1902-1936. A strong collection of several hundred mint + used stamps with
values up to 2 pounds all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, it includes many Roo's in mint + used and King George V issues primarily mint with a significant showing of regular issues from 1913 through 1936 plus Officials and Postage Dues.
Well worth viewing, generally Fine to Very Fine with a few faults. High catalog value. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,200.00
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2295 |
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Bahamas |
Bahamas, A High End Primarily Mint with Key sets + Singles Collection, 1859 - 1935, An exceptional holding with numerous
better items of a hundred plus stamps all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages by a knowledgeable collector who appreciated quality. We note Scott 5b mint $1900 with a Royal certificate is present as are other better Queen Victoria issues with a few
used copies, King Edward VII and King George V issues with the pound values are all through 1935 and all are mint, quality is exceptional with few faults. High Scott and resale value. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,800.00
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2296 |
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Barbados |
Barbados, An Enticing Mint & Used Collection with Key Sets, 1855-1935. A nice showing of Barbados all mounted on "New
Imperial" album pages with early issues used and from 1892-1935 all mint with better sets and values. Definitely a worthwhile collection, generally Fine to very Fine with few faults. Perfect for online sales. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,200-1,800
SOLD for $1,200.00
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2297 |
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Batum |
Batum, A Showing of Thirty Mint and Used Issues, 1919-1920. Always difficult to find are the issues of Batum. Here we have
a number of the scarce surcharges of Scott 33//43 plus others, mounted on "New Imperial" album pages mainly mint and Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this
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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $250.00
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2298 |
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Bechuanaland |
Bechuanaland, Mainly Mint with Key Sets Collection, 1885-1935. Only the best period from Queen Victoria through King George
V and loaded with better issues and mainly mint neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages including the scarce Scott 105-116 mint set $585. Plus much more, mainly Fine to Very Fine. Please check out the scans to appreciate. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
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2299 |
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Bermuda |
Bermuda, A Wonderful Mint Collection with Better Sets & Singles, 1865-1936. A comprehensive desirable mainly mint
collection loaded with better stamps in superior quality, Only the Queen Victoria through king George V issues are present making this a standout holding, all housed on "New Imperial" album pages, generally Fine to Very Fine and well worth viewing.
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
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2300 |
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British East Africa |
British East Africa, Primarily Mint with Numerous Key Stamps, 1890-1898. A fresh high end collection of almost all mint
issues with many better stamps throughout all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. Well worth a look, quality is exceptional with few if any faults, Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $800-1,200
SOLD for $700.00
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2301 |
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British Guiana |
British Guiana, A Desirable Mint + Used Collection, 1853-1935. A collection of early used issues from 1881 until 1935
primarily mint with numerous high value sets and singles, mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. Strong in King Edward VII and King George V issues in mint, generally Fine to Very Fine with a few faults. High catalog value. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $900.00
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2302 |
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British Honduras |
British Honduras, A Very Complete Mainly Mint Collection, 1866-1935. A high quality mainly mint collection missing a
handful for the period, only the key years singles and sets, well worth a bid. Perfect for online sales, generally nice Fine to Very Fine with few faults if any. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
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2303 |
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Brunei |
Brunei, Outstanding All Mint Collection, 1908-1931. A quality collection of 63 different better issues sets and singles
mint except one used stamp, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, numerous key stamps in superior condition, please check out scans to fully appreciate. Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $425.00
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2304 |
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Newfoundland |
Newfoundland, Extensive Mint + Used Collection, 1857-1935. A few mint early issues and quite a showing from 1865 and
changing to mainly mint from 1880 to 1935, loaded with better sets and singles throughout. The value builds up in this attractive collection, all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. This always in demand Dominion is worth viewing, mainly Fine to
Very Fine with a few faults on early issues. High catalog value. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,500.00
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2305 |
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Canada |
Canada, High End Mint and Used Collection, 1852-1870. A wonderful comprehensive collection mixed mint & used before 1870
and mainly mint after. We note complete Jubilee issue mint except the $4.00 is used, nice Large and Small Queens and other early key stamps. Check out the scans to fully appreciate how almost complete for the period this collection is, all mounted on
"New Imperial" album pages, condition is generally Fine to Very Fine with a few faults mainly on the earlier issues. Huge resale value. Scott $40,000 (Owner's). (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,750.00
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2306 |
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Cape of Good Hope |
Cape of Good Hope, A Mint and Used Collection with Mafeking Issues, 1853-1904. A nice collection of mint + used includes
triangle issue with a Woodblock, also noteworthy is the comprehensive section from 1864 up followed by the Mafeking issues highlighted by Scott 179 used $450. And 180 used $1350. Condition is mainly Fine to Very Fine with a few faults, very high
Scott and resale value. All mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
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2307 |
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Cayman Islands |
Cayman Islands, A Lovely Mint Collection, 1900-1936. A superior mint collection except for one used stamp and an additional
used set of the Silver Jubilee issue of 1935. Both Key King George V mint sets are noteworthy, missing only a few stamps to be complete for the period. Fresh and excellent quality, check out the scans to appreciate, housed on "New Imperial" album
pages, well worth consideration. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $800-1,200
SOLD for $750.00
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2308 |
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Ceylon |
Ceylon, A Mint and Used Collection with Many Better Issues, 1857-1936. A nice mint & used collection containing many better
singles and sets all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, it is stronger in mint issues after 1886. Condition is mainly Fine to Very Fine with some faults mainly on the earlier used. High catalog and resale value. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,400.00
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2309 |
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Cook Islands |
Cook Islands, A Solid 99% Mint Collection with Key Issues, 1892-1936. A desirable 99% mint collection of singles and sets
including many better issues from the best period missing only a very few stamps for completion, all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. Excellent quality mainly Fine to Very Fine with few if any faults. Please review the scans to appreciate how
nice this collection is. (Image)
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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $275.00
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2310 |
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Cyprus |
Cyprus, Exceptional Mainly Mint Advanced Collection, 1880-1935. A superb comprehensive collection of mainly mint singles
and sets and quite complete for this prized period lacking only a few issues and all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, carefully curated by a determined philatelist. Condition is above the norm with few faults and almost all in Fine to
Very Fine quality, many scarce singles and sets into the hundreds of dollars each. A great collection for online sales or to augment your own holdings. High catalog value. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,300.00
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2311 |
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Dominica |
Dominica, A Fresh Comprehensive Mainly Mint Collection, 1874-1935. An almost complete for the period mainly mint collection
with a few used all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, only better singles and sets to the Pound value making this a winning collection for resale or to add to your holdings, generally Fine to Very Fine with very few faults. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $500.00
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2312 |
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Egypt |
Egypt, A Mint & Used Extensive Collection with Key Issues, 1866-1935. A wonderful collection of mint & used with many
better singles and sets all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. Many scarce early mint singles are noted. Quite complete for the period with only a very few stamps missing. Check the scans for a full picture, generally Fine to Very Fine
with a few faults, significant catalog and resale value. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $450.00
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2313 |
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Falkland Islands |
Falkland Islands, A Primarily Mint Collection with Centenary Set Complete Mint, 1878-1935. A beautiful mainly mint
collection with a complete Centenary mint set to the £1 which itself appears to be N.H. This set alone has a Scott of $4800. All are neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, Condition is excellent with fresh colors and all look to be fine
to Very Fine with few faults if any at all. Certainly, a great lot for resale or to add key issues to a collection. High catalog value.
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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
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2314 |
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Fiji |
Fiji, A 95% Mint Collection with Numerous Better Issues, 1871-1935. A worthwhile collection of primarily mint issues with a
few used all mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, numerous better sets and singles to the £1 values. Condition is Fine to very fine with few faults. All put together by a serious Great Britain philatelist. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $500.00
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2315 |
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Gambia |
Gambia, An Outstanding Comprehensive All Mint Collection, 1869-1935. A high-end superb quality all mint collection almost
complete for this classic period, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. Significant value in key singles and sets and well worth a look, none of the later "wallpaper" just excellent resale value. Condition is fresh with colors that pop
out. Fine to Very Fine with few if any faults. High catalog value. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,000.00
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2316 |
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Gibraltar |
Gibraltar, An Exceptional 99% Mint Collection with Key Sets, 1886-1935. High quality mint with many better mint sets and
singles all in the best period before 1936. No waste with this collection, only great material for resale or to add to a collection. Mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, Fresh strong colors, Fine to Very Fine with few if any faults. Well worth
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,200.00
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2317 |
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Gold Coast |
Gold Coast, A Lovely High Quality Mint Collection, 1875-1935. A simply outstanding almost complete for the classic period,
mint collection mounted on "New Imperial" album pages replete with numerous key singles and sets up to £2 values and well worth a look. Condition is fresh and clean, Fine to Very Fine. Huge catalog and resale value. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,100.00
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2318 |
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Grenada |
Grenada, A 95% Mint Collection, 1861-1935. A useful solid collection primarily mint with only a few earlier used stamps and
many better singles & sets, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, mainly Fine to Very Fine with few faults. Well worth a look. No modern wallpaper, only issues from the key reigns. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $450.00
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2319 |
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Hong Kong |
Hong Kong, An Outstanding Mint & Used Collection Loaded with Key Stamps, 1862-1935. A high-end quality mint and used
collection with many scarce issues. Included are the following (Scott numbers and values), 1 mint $650. 6-7 used $975, 13 wing margin mint $725. 23 used $950. 35 mint $1750. 36-36a mint $610. 42 mint $1200. 43a mint $2250. 53-54 mint $800. 66 mint
$550. 79-81 mint $310. 8 used $420. 109-121 mint $665. i22 used $155. 127 mint $700. 142-145 mint $507. From these highlights you can understand that this collection is far above the norm, it is neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages and formed
by a careful collector who appreciated nice quality. Generally Fine to Very Fine with only a few faults. A very high catalog and resale value.
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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
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2320 |
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India |
India, A Substantial Mint & Used Collection, 1854-1935. A tremendous collection with much mint and some used primarily in
the earlier issues. We note some States are much more comprehensive than others and this collection demands attention to fully appreciate the massive Scott and resale values. Again, these issues are all from the "classic" period up to 1935, all are
mounted on "New Imperial" album pages. The Convention States are primarily mint with many better sets and singles throughout. The collection is a joy to view which is recommended to fully appreciate the value and quality. Mainly Fine to Very Fine
with some faults mainly on the used early issues, overall fresh and strong colors, simply a rare offering. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,500.00
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2321 |
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Iraq |
Iraq, An Extensive Mint & Used Collection, 1923-1935. A nice collection of 185 different mint & used singles and sets all
mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, excellent quality throughout. A number of better issues are noted in this popular period. Fine to Very Fine.
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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $550.00
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2322 |
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Ireland |
Ireland, A Solid Primarily Mint Collection with Seahorse Issues, 1922-1935. A very high quality 99% mint collection with
better sets and singles all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, excellent profit potential for these popular issues, high Scott value, Fine to Very Fine with few if any faults. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $500.00
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2323 |
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Jamaica |
Jamaica, A Comprehensive Mainly Mint Worthwhile Collection, 1860-1935. Primarily mint with a few early issues used is this
nearly complete, for the period, collection, neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages and it contains a plethora of better singles and sets in nice quality. Please check out the scans to view the solid value in this collection, generally Fine to
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $450.00
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2324 |
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Kenya Uganda Tanganyika |
Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika plus East Africa, Mainly Mint Collection, 1903-1935. A neatly mounted collection on "New
Imperial" album pages with many better mint singles and sets, Fresh and high quality, view the scans to appreciate, Well worth a bid for this "key" reign collection, Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $750.00
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2325 |
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Labuan |
Labuan, A Wonderful Mainly Mint Collection, 1880-1903. A high quality mainly mint collection replete with better singles
and sets neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, carefully assembled by a knowledgeable philatelist and well worth a look. Fine to Very Fine with few, if any, faults. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $650.00
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2326 |
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Lagos |
Lagos, A Solid Almost Complete Mint and Used Collection, 1874-1905. Lacking only a handful of stamps for a complete
collection for the period, this high quality assemblage is neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages and well worth a look. Primarily the earlier issues are used, the later Queen Victoria and King Edward VII mainly mint. Fine to Very Fine with few
faults. (Image)
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Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $500.00
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2327 |
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Leeward Islands |
Leeward Islands, Exceptional Fresh Mint Collection, 1890-1935. Almost complete for the period is this attractive mint
collection loaded with key issues in beautiful condition, Please check out the scans to fully appreciate, No modern wallpaper just the classic issues for this Colony, Fine to Very Fine. (Image) (Image2)
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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
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2328 |
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Malaya |
Federated Malay States, Exceptional 98% Mint with Key Issues Collection, 1880-1936, An outstanding primarily mint collection
with a few used stamps, it begins with Malaya Federated States issues followed by Kedah, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor, Sungai Ujung and Trengganu with numerous better singles + sets up to $1400. Each in Scott. All are neatly
mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, condition is fresh and Fine to Very Fine with few faults. A great collection to breakdown as the issues are all from the most in demand period of the Malay States. Very high catalog and resale value. Shipping
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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
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