British Commonwealth Area Collections British Africa
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 450
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British Africa, Lovely Much Mint Collection, 1870s-1991. Taking three Scott Specialty albums to hold it all, from Ascension to Zanzibar; solid coverage throughout, from Victoria to Elizabeth, with even much early material mint, the used being largely lightly cancelled by c.d.s.'s, barred-oval killers, a few company strikes, circled "PAID", numerals, etc.; much of interest, including Bechuanaland New Currency overprints (a couple types noted), Cape of Good Hope Triangles plus Mafeking overprints, a plate strip of three of Mauritius #68, several Rhodesia Double-Heads, pre-union South Africa (Griqualand West, Orange Free State, Stellaland, Transvaal, etc.), extensive Sudan, and much, much more; large amount of pre-Elizabeth parallel mint (or never hinged) and used; many sets complete to the shillings or pound values, many Dues (including full panes of 25 of Tristan da Cunha #J6-J10), partial imprint blocks, gutter pairs and blocks, souvenir sheets, etc., etc., Very Fine on the whole, a must-see, ex Winston. Estimate $6,000 - 8,000. Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $6,000-8,000
Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,500.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:50:40 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 451
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British Africa, Compelling Commonwealth Mint Collection, 1957-77. In ten albums (seven Scott Specialty, three Minkus); all mint less about a dozen stamps (one set each of Botswana and Uganda, plus one stamp of the Maldives, according to our review), with much never hinged; each country present is solidly filled to complete for the period, with some continuing to 1981 or 1990 (Botswana), the Maldives (in two volumes, one brand-new pages only) starts from 1906—but even here the holding is all mint; note gutter pairs, souvenir sheets, foils and shapes, overprints and surcharges throughout; oddly, no South Africa; fresh and sound throughout, Very Fine, follow the break-up of Empire, ex Winston. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:51:22 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 452
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British Africa, Mint Collection Virtually Complete, 1934-40. Mounted on Scott Specialty pages, encompassing Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate, Gambia, Gold Coast, KUT, Mauritius, Nigeria, Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland Protectorate, Sierra Leone, Somaliland Protectorate, Southern Rhodesia, South West Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Union of South Africa and Zanzibar, including Airs and Dues where appropriate; majority of holding are Silver Jubilee, Coronation and First Issue King George VI sets, but includes nice Sudanese Camel Postrider and Gordon issues (including the highly sought-after 50p value), colorful Pictorials, and more; vibrantly fresh across the board, with most being lightly hinged, Very Fine, brighten your day with a viewing. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:51:44 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 453
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British Africa, Used Queen Elizabeth II Assortment, 1953-1970s. Small collections of Northern and Southern Rhodesia and Rhodesia & Nyasaland, plus miscellaneous complete sets and a few covers (also with complete sets) including minor duplication, all just as originally purchased at auction; clean and F-VF. Scott $1,600 Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $350-500
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:51:59 EST
Sold For 180
British America
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 454
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British America, The Centenary Caribbean Celebration Collection, 1852-1953. A cool, quite comprehensive collection of Colonies, running from Antigua to the Virgin Islands; the Caribbean dominates, but South American and South Atlantic territories are here as well (no Canada or Provinces); mounted in a Scott Specialty album, this lot offers a bevy of Britannias, a caravan of caravels and stables of Seahorses, not to mention a surfeit of cancels; Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia are particularly strong, with solid Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad, plus much more; we note a mint bottom margin pair of Barbados #15, various plate flaws, watermark varieties (inverted, sideways, sideways and reversed), a pretty offering of Grenada 1883-87 tête-bêche pairs mint, a mint St. Vincent #117 with "CNE PENNY" overprint (broken "O", with 2002 APS certificate), etc., with nearly every item exceptionally fresh and clean, and sound to boot, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, be sure to view. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:52:29 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 455
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British America, Two Continents & the Islands Mint Collection, 1935-40. A fully mounted collection on Scott Specialty pages, spanning the entirety of the British New World; comprises Antigua, Ascension, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Guiana, British Honduras, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falklands, Grenada, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Montserrat, Newfoundland, all the Saints, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Virgin Islands; most begin with the Silver Jubilee issue, though a few contain 1934 sets as well; complete less the 1938 Bermuda set and the 1935 Barbados Postage Due stamp, with all sets remarkably bright and fresh, Very Fine, your chance to own half the world; inspect. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:52:50 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 456
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British America, Collection, 1883-2002. With two Lighthouse hingeless albums of Falkland Islands, one Scott Specialty album and nine small stock books, with Virgin Islands, with better items: Belize, Bermuda 55-69, 105-14, 143-62, British Guiana 230-41, 253-67, British Honduras 115-26, 144-55, Cayman Islands 32-44, 100-11, 122-34, 135-49, 153-67, Dominica 122-36, 142-56, Falkland Islands 210-22, 2L1-5L8, Virgin Islands 102-13, 115-27, 144-58, plus Angola 333-56 (missing 348), generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:54:50 EST
Sold For 2100
British Asia
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 457
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British Asia & Pacific, Seven Nations Mostly Mint Collection, 1881-1993. In three Scott Specialty albums, comprising Bangladesh (1971-90), Nepal (1881-1990) & Pakistan (1947-91); Brunei (1906-92), Pitcairn Islands (1940-93) & Vanuatu (1980-86); plus Niuafo'ou (Tin Can Island, 1983-92); all countries w pristine, unused pages to 2000; highly complete throughout, w souvenir and miniature sheets, gutter pairs, booklets, etc., w both regular issues and Officials; of particular interest are Brunei, complete mostly never hinged from the 1922 Exposition ops onward (and needing just a handful of earlier items—most of which present are mint—to complete); Nepal with a nice array of mint or used early issues w paper and shade varieties; Pakistan nicely filled, w Bahawalpur complete less #O10; etc., etc., ex Winston. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:55:14 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 458
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British Asia, The Margins of the Raj Collection, Burma and Ceylon, 1857-1991. In a Scott Specialty album, earlies are mainly used, some in mixed condition, later and in 20th century becomes mint and from 1960s-or-so stamps are mint never hinged in Showguard-style mounts, many stamps are both mint AND used; highlights include, F-VF or better: Burma, used: #176-186, O10-O13, O43-O55; mint o.g.: #13-16, 18A-33, 51-65, 70-84, 176-186, O10-O13, O43-O55; Ceylon, used: #14, 52, 93, 142, 158, 160, 212, 214, 260-263, 264-274, 319-328, 346-356, 507-510; mint o.g.: #4, 43, 85, 130, 138, 147, 212, 240, 260-263, 264-274; mint never hinged: #289, 319-328, 346-356, 378a-378b, 507-510, 510a, 537a, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Winston. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:55:42 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 459
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British Asia, Essentially Complete Mint Collection, 1935-40. Mounted on Scott Specialty pages, comprising Brunei, Burma, Ceylon, Hong Kong, North Borneo, Sarawak, Seychelles, Straits Settlements and Malay States; an exceptionally fresh compilation, needing just a few items for completion; Burma features overprinted India stamps for both postage (through 15R) and Officials (#O27 with 2005 APS certificate) plus "Burma"-inscribed issues; Ceylon with all the bicolor Georgian Pictorials (King George VI with numerous minor number varieties); Hong Kong with Dues and #167 (corner fault); North Borneo and Sarawak are as pretty as they come, with complete Seychelles and sensational Malay States; expect lightly hinged, be surprised by the occasional never hinged item; all facially fresh and clean, Very Fine, well worth the time to review. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $800-1,200
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:56:10 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 460
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British Asia, Used Queen Elizabeth II Assortment, 1953-1970s. Small collections of Ceylon, Hong Kong and Singapore plus miscellaneous complete sets with minor duplication, all just as originally purchased at auction; clean and F-VF. Scott $800 Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:56:29 EST
Sold For 110
British Commonwealth
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 461
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British Commonwealth, Mostly Mint Majestic Collection, 1860s-1958. On printed pages in seven thick 3-ring binders; a true abecedarium of the world, running the full breadth of ye old British Empire (less Canada, interestingly); an excellent assembly throughout, all mounted, with many well-represented countries, such as (take a full breath): Aden (and successor states), Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Dominica, Falklands, Fiji, Gambia, Hong Kong (note several B62 cancels…and a 62B), Jamaica, Malta, Montserrat, New Guinea, Rhodesia, the many Saints, Sarawak, Sierra Leone, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, and more & more; vast majority of the collection is mint, with most stamps from King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II, though with a few Queen Victorias to make it more interesting; pages are pristine and ready for use, Very Fine overall, give yourself the grand tour, without ever needing to know another language. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 7,250.00
Sold...US$ 7,250.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:57:19 EST
Sold For 7250
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 463
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British Commonwealth, Dealers Stock, 1850-1980's. In 17 dealer counter books, full of tear sheets, identified and priced Scott, some of the Great Britain issues (mostly sea horses and early Victoria's) have been misidentified and should be factored into Scott price, with highlights: Aden 36-46, Australia 394-419, C1a, Bermuda 143-61, Burma O24 block of six, Cyprus 219-21, Gilbert and Ellice 61-72, Gibraltar 147-60, Great Britain 70, 108, 127-38, 288 (29), 289 (19), Eritrea J6-10, Tripolitania J1-10, Morocco Agencies 244-62, Ireland 149-50 (4 sets), Somaliland 84-95, South Africa J55-60 and J67-72, generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $26,000+ (Owner's) Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:58:30 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 464
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British Commonwealth, The Compendium Britannica Collection, 1859-1975. Not quite encyclopedic, but a solid base presented in two Scott Specialty albums; one volume is British America including extensive Bahamas (with some lovely bootprint cancels), solid Canada (perforated issues on, with a very nice mint #E6), a Falklands #3 margin example, plus the myriad islands and South American holdings; the other volume is a general Ascension-to-Zanzibar collection, with nice Cape of Good Hope (no Triangles), decent Mauritius, an array of Sudan, highly complete mint Transvaal, South Africa including bilingual pairs, etc.; also included are a raft of loose pages offering a nice selection of India and States, good Newfoundland, more Barbados and Canada (with an emphasis on early material, the Canada including a second 10¢ Jubilee mint), nice Australian States, and more, Fine to Very Fine with better, start here to build your own empire. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:59:18 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 465
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British Commonwealth, Useful Stock Selection, 1840-1990. In seven Scott Specialty albums plus eight binders of various stockpages; Great Britain dominates, with two Scott albums, starting with two Penny Blacks (Maltese Cross cancels, one black, one red) and a decent array of surface-printed issues, a used #123, nicely centered used Seahorses (selection), etc., with most pre-Queen Elizabeth II used, Elizabeths nearly all mint (much never hinged) including £1 "Stamps for Cooks" booklet, good array of Machins, extensive 1971 Postal Strike issues, etc., along with Channel Islands German Occupation issues, plus later First Day Covers and maximum cards; Commonwealth material spottier, but covering the Americas, Islands, Indian States and Australasia, all a mix of mint and used with some covers as well; a few condition issues among the early material; stockbooks provide useful duplication, including complete booklets, Fine to Very Fine with better, well worth a closer look. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 16:59:51 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 466
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British Commonwealth, Beguiling Britanniac Bulge, 19th & 20th Century. Filling two large cartons, and includes singles, nicer complete sets, omnibus issues, circuit books, envelopes, stock sheets, stockbooks, folders, and shoeboxes with all mostly identified in glassines, tremendous range of Countries and values all adding up to a large value and of a useful nature, a kindler gentler lot may not be found, have a look-see, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Winston. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:00:14 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 467
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British Commonwealth, Pre-Decimal Collection, 1934-71. Mounted in three albums, mostly never hinged, and offering a nice introduction to the old Empire; includes Great Britain proper, Canada, Dubai, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Helena and Southern Rhodesia among others; issues run mainly from Jubilee issues, though Canada begins with Centenary set, Dubai with post-independence issues, etc.; additional non-British material included in one album as well, such as WWII-era Croatia, Dominican Republic, etc.; albums are pristine and ready for continued use, with roughly 80% of value in Commonwealth material, Very Fine, an excellent source of material for the dealer; inspection invited. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:00:34 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 468
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British Commonwealth, Accumulation, late 19th to mid 20th Centuries. In 18 large stock books and 4 albums, slightly sorted into country order with many complete sets from the 1970's and 1980's from all over the commonwealth that start to add up as you figure many $1, $5, $10 and up sets scattered around these many stockbooks, waiting for a patient person to identify and process everything or for break down into digestible smaller groups for individual collectors to add to their collections, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:01:23 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 469
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British Commonwealth, Dealer Stock, 1850's-1990's. Approximately 2,700 to 3,100 dealer cards, on 101 size cards in baseball card holders, with values from 20¢ to over $100, written many years ago, containing Great Britain early Victoria's, Sea horses, high shilling and pound values, good Ireland with good early commemorative sets and early definitives, several great earlier Hong Kong sets and early Victoria's, decent British Pacific with decent Norfolk Islands, a great section of early Victoria including many seated Victoria's, with over $18,500 retail or older Scott value, usual mixed condition, when we spot checked the value, many of the stamps have increased substantially, you should also spot check when viewing or ask for a couple sample scans so you can find a good multiplier to determine current value, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:01:48 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 470
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British Commonwealth, Broad Mint and Used Collection, 1840-1990s. Presented in 13 albums, either Scott Specialty or Minkus, some with slipcases; albums cover Great Britain, British Europe (2), British Oceania (2), British Caribbean (2), New Zealand, Canada, British America, Australia & Dependencies, Ireland, and the Channel Islands; Great Britain proper is used, starting with a 3½-margined Penny Black on piece with red Maltese Cross cancel, #2 close cut but clear margins with a black Maltese Cross, #3 with gargantuan margins, nice #4-5, good Surface-printed issues, #107-109, 179-181, 222-224, with post-Wilding Queen Elizabeth II highly complete, plus Dues, good Machins and some Offices; of the Commonwealth, Australia, British Europe, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand are particularly solidly filled (Canada with full Pictorial sets, Australia with First Issue 'Roos (incomplete), Ireland with many of the 1930s-'50s set so popular, etc.); Minkus albums of Caribbean and Oceania more hit-and-miss, but pristine and ready for use; surprisingly nice early issues across the board, with nearly all fresh, clean and sound; additional loose/semi-sorted material a bonus to fill in those empty spaces, Fine to Very Fine with better throughout, well worth review. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:02:12 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 471
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British Commonwealth, Dealers Stock 1860's-1980's. In a half dozen stock books and many manila stock cards, dealer tear sheets and glassines filled with stamps, with a useful stock book of early Canada with pages of small queens sorted by denomination with 19, 24 (2), 46 (3), 176 (9) and 177 (2), a British Oceania with diverse Australia Kangaroos and George V issues, a few 1930's sets and some face value postage, useful early Cook Islands and early Fiji Crown and VR, Edward VII and George V stamps, some Indian Convention States on various stock pages, album of Common Designs George VI coronation, 1946 Peace and Elizabeth II coronation issues, a wee bit of slightly better Irish on stock pages, many loose new issue glassines and dealer tear sheets full of slight premium miscellaneous Commonwealth issues with some items up to Scott $40+; usual mixed condition, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:02:40 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 472
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British Commonwealth, Dealer Stock, 1869-1980's. In a small dealer counter book of better items, stamps seem to be mostly correctly identified and overall much better stock than usually encountered with mostly $20+ to hundreds of dollars sets and singles, spot checked issues appear properly identified, better items include (used): Sarawak 17-21, 20-21, and (mint): Brunei 18a, Labuan 112-18, Sarawak 20 (2), 21, 26-27 and 77 (3 singles and block of four), condition is mixed, with usual problem areas among early classical issues, Scott value has drifted over the years, so you should make an adjustment in the owner's catalog value to compensate, plenty of catalog value and the potential to find some interesting items for the specialist, o.g., generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,350+ (Owner's) Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:03:00 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 473
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British Commonwealth, Dealer Stock, 1840-1980's. In seventeen dealer counter book and small box of back up pages containing a total of approximately 1,300 pages, with occasional better items that include Australia 11, 43, 44, 54, 100, 129, 132, Canada, Vancouver Island 5, Fujeira, Great Britain 1, 4, 6, 28, 39, 48, 49, 53 (2), 60, 70, 87, 94, 102-105, 107, 109, 126, 139, India, Iraq, Labuan 99A-109, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Sungei Ujong, Trengganu, Nepal, Montserrat, Northwest Pacific Island, Nyasaland Protectorate, Oman, Sharjah, Somalia Protectorate 128-39, South Africa, South Arabia, South West Africa and Togo; a few small faults, mostly among earlier issues, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:03:38 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 474
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British Commonwealth, Useful Mostly Used Collection, 1840-1992. The centerpiece of which are three pristine Davo hingeless albums (with slipcases) ready to be filled; some material mounted already, with more in the accompanying stockbooks, etc.; for Britain proper, we note a Mulready used Bath to London with red Maltese Cross cancel, a plate study of #33 (mounted, complete less the astronomical plate #77 and 225), imperforate Penny Reds and 2d Blues, a nice selection of surface printed issues, 2s6 and 5s Queen Victorias perfined, several used Seahorses, Queen Elizabeth II Castles and some Offices; among the remaining binders, pages, etc., we find an apparently complete 1937 Coronation omnibus (mint hinged), Canada and Cyprus duplicates, nice Australian States and Australia, several Cape of Good Hope collections on pages (including "G"-overprinted Officials), Bahamas and Barbados, a bit of Natal, plus a small dealer's book of British Bechuanaland (some duplicated), etc., Fine to Very Fine, useful material for the dealer, plus albums ready to be filled. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:04:05 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 475
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British Commonwealth, Collection, 1890-1970. In Scott Specialty album, with Gibraltar 1-2, 26-27, good Victoria's with 36, 38, mostly complete Edward II to 1s, 46, 72-74, 88, 92, 132-45, Leeward Islands Edward II only missing a few values (and missing 5s high value), George V mostly complete (just missing a few values), 103-15, Nauru 1-16, 17-30, South Arabia, Tristan Da Cunha 14-27, 28-41 and Trucial States 1-11, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:04:38 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 476
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British Commonwealth (mostly Great Britain), Miscellany, 1850's-1990's. With stamp album pages and several small boxes full of glassines and dealer pages, with a decent amount of Victoria (line and surface engraved issues), a box of London 1980 souvenir sheets, a group of Great Britain and Channel islands with some useful face value and a group of better British Commonwealth sets and singles on dealer counter pages, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:05:24 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 477
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British Commonwealth, Goodie Balance 1850's-1990's. Containing many thousands of stamps, with occasional better single floating about, with four stock books, seven Canadian post office year sets from the 1980's and 1990's, some new issue glassines, some Australian States Chalon heads, some better Canada classics and so much more, some sections we spot checked contained a useful amount of face value stamps and some better stamps that could easily add up to substantial value, so a good view is advisable; usual varying condition, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:05:58 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 478
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British Commonwealth, First Day Cover Collection, 1985-2010. Residing in 8 binders and loose, includes Great Britain has 1478 first day cover with £5 coin (2), without coin (7), full booklet panes and souvenir sheets, Hong Kong 309-311, 347-348, 482-485, Ghana, Papua & New Guinea, Falkland Islands, and much more, a splendid lot, Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $500 - 750. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)
Suggested Bid $500-750
Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:06:20 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 479
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British Commonwealth, Interesting Selection of Used Singles. About 100 stamps that are "overflow" or duplication from a very nice collection, neatly stored on black approval cards or GK "102" cards; value mainly in 19th century with highlights including (Scott numbers, all Very Fine) Great Britain #4 (2 Extremely Fine), 52, 54, New South Wales 31, South Australia 2, Tasmania 6, Bermuda 9, Canada 28, Cape of Good Hope 4 (single & pair), 13, Hong Kong 52, Mauritius 126, New Brunswick 3, and Transvaal 27a & 49; All-in-all, a clean and very useful lot with a Scott value is well in excess of $3,000. Estimate $400 - 600. Suggested Bid $400-600 (Image)
Suggested Bid $400-600
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:07:01 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 480
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British Commonwealth, Used Queen Elizabeth II Assortment, 1953-1970s. Small collections of Australia (nearly complete 1953-79) Gibraltar and New Zealand, plus additional miscellaneous complete definitive sets from Cyprus, Gibraltar and Malta including minor duplication, all just as originally purchased at auction including minor duplication; clean and F-VF. Scott $1,400 Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:07:42 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 481
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British Commonwealth, Accumulation, Mostly From 1930's-2000's. With hundreds of mixed covers (mostly Great Britain, and also occasional British Commonwealth cover), much postage in two groups with roughly equal sized groups of non-denominated decimal and modern (mostly Machins), a few topical items (like Princess Di) and a few phone cards, along with a full Penny Black reproduction sheet, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:08:11 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 482
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British Commonwealth, Omnibus Sets Collection, 1935-1980. In nine albums (one missing binder), all sets appear complete, but should still be spot checked when viewing, with 1935 George V Silver Jubilee set, two 1937 Coronation sets, with Gibraltar and Hong Kong, 1946 Victory and Peace set, 1972 Silver Wedding set, 1973 Princess Anne set and 1972 Silver Wedding set, a few albums of Princess Diana Royal Wedding with a nice Collection in Lighthouse album, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday set, plus a non-Commonwealth collection of World Refugee Stamps 1944-1960, just missing a few sets, includes Belgium B662a, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:08:40 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 485
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British Middle East, The Caliphate Collection, 1918-77. In a Scott Specialty album, including the sought-after wealthy Sheikdoms by Scott numbers, mint and used, mainly mint, later apparently mint never hinged in black Showguard-style mounts, with some scarce postally used stamps, some mint AND used, many souvenir sheets and some scarce imperforate stamps and souvenir sheets; highlights include: Abu Dhabi almost complete through 1970 (mint never hinged unless noted): #12-14, 15-25 mint o.g., 26-37, 38-41, 45-48, 49-51, 52-55; Ajman complete mint never hinged; Dubai virtually complete mint never hinged through early 1970s (with some scarce imperforate singles and souvenir sheets), including mint never hinged: #1-17, C1-C8, J1-14; Fujeira complete mint never hinged; Iraq (1923-77) largely complete mint and/or used, including mint o.g.: #11, 110-129, 141A-157, 317-332, O90-O114, O206-221; mint never hinged: #506-509, 608-612, 696-709; used: #RA7-RA12, RA15-RA16; Mesopotamia (1918-22) mostly used; Palestine (1918-41) mint and used; Ras Al Khaima with mint never hinged #6-8; South Arabia mint; Sharjah looks complete mint (except for Officials), including mint never hinged #C6-C11; Trans-Jordan (1920-75) very extensive mint and/or used (with many scarce mint never hinged imperforated stamps and souvenir sheet varieties), including mint o.g: #3B, 121, 352-367, B12, C26-C28, J5-J11; used: #183, 220, 268, 318, 336-337; mint never hinged: #457-462, 527-527E, 532F (three examples), 534J, 535-536D, 552-558, 574-574E & 575-576 strips-of-five, 631N, 772-80, 786-797, 870-875 strips-of-five; Trucial States #1-11 mint never hinged; Umm Al Qiwain complete mint never hinged, including souvenir sheets (except #43-48); United Arab Emirates (1972-77) mint or used, including #6-7 used and #13-24 mint never hinged. Not the unofficial wallpaper, but the solid Scott-listed items! generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Winston. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:10:06 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 486
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British Middle East, Collection, 1933-2000. Neatly hinged or mounted in Scott Specialty album, containing many of the difficult mint sets (moderately filled to approximately 1990 and sparse after), with many great 1960's to 1980's sets which tend to have higher Scott value and cumulatively add up to high value, containing Aden 48-61A mint, Quaiti State of Shihr and Mukalla 1-11 mint, Bahrain 28 mint, 31 mint, 38-51 mint, 61A used, 78-80 mint, 270a, Oman 35-41, 79-93, 94-105, Qatar 26-36, 37-41, 1965 Scouts perf and imperf souvenir sheets, 68a perf and imperf souvenir sheets, 69-85, 99-99L, various JFK and ICY souvenir sheets and sheetlets, 111B-D, 113-13G and souvenir sheets, 114-14G, 119B, 121-21A, 232-37, 238-43, 279-86, 292-98, 354-60C and 494-99, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Winston. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:10:31 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 487
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British Oceania, Sunny Never Hinged Collection, 1926-76. The perfect warm up on a cold winter's day; this Scott Specialty album covers Fiji (1912-72), Gilbert & Ellice (1937-76), Maldives (1906-56), New Hebrides (1925-75, British issues only); Pitcairns (1946-49), Samoa (1895-1970), and Solomon Islands (1935-68); coverage for each varies and, as expected, is weighted to the Elizabethans as all are never hinged—though there are some surprising early issues included as well; vibrant colors throughout, with much of Topical interest, Very Fine, well worth a look-see. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:10:56 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 492
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British West Indies, Powerful Regional Collection, 1851-1991. A Scott Specialty album with pages (through 2000) for Barbados, British Guiana, Tobago, Trinidad and Trinidad & Tobago; strong Victorians throughout, with enough Seated Britannias to fill Parliament; gorgeous Pictorials; solid Georges and extensive Elizabeths; early issues often duplicated (some parallel, mint sometimes below used), with numerous cancel types; several minor number listings noted, along with Back-of-the-Book including Semi-Postals, Dues and War Tax where applicable; numerous souvenir sheets, various gutter pairs, etc.; clean and sound throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, well worth the time to review, ex Winston. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:12:56 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 493
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British West Indies, Bursting with Interest Collection, 1861-1994. In three Scott Specialty albums comprising Anguilla, Barbuda, Leeward Islands, Montserrat and Nevis; Anguilla highly complete 1967-85 (missing the "Independent Anguilla" overprints) with souvenir sheets, booklets and booklet panes, then sporadic to 1991 with untouched pages continuing to 2000; Barbuda 1922 set mint complete less #8; Leewards highly complete with lovely mint Queen Victorias and King Edward VIIs; Montserrat (1876-1994, pages to 2000) starts with a mint #1, the Victorias and Edwards lovely (and much mint); highly complete from 1929 with never hinged from about 1958, and including Back-of-the-Book from Dues to War Tax, with Specimens, souvenir sheets, booklets and gutter pairs adding interest; Nevis (1861-1992, pages to 2000) a real beauty, especially the Queen Victorias which are all mint (less one, another overprinted "Revenue"), with gutter pairs, Specimens and Officials; exceptionally clean and fresh, Fine to Very Fine with much better, one to view, ex Winston. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:13:11 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 494
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British West Indies and Bermuda, Used Queen Elizabeth II Assortment, 1953-1980s. Small collections of Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominica and Jamaica, plus additional miscellaneous complete Definitive sets from Antigua and Cayman Is., all just as originally purchased at auction including minor duplication; clean and F-VF. Scott $1,400 Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:13:45 EST
Sold For 180
British Europe
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 483
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British Europe, Collection, 1850's to early 1990's. In six albums and stockbooks, each spanning different year ranges and different levels of completion, with two stockbooks of Cyprus 1880-1997, with several early Cyprus overprints on Great Britain stamps including several line print Victoria's of various plates, various early Victoria, Edward II and George V key plate issues, 143-55 mint set, 168-82 mint set, 183-97, 219-21 mint set, Gibraltar in stockbook and Lighthouse hingeless album from 1886 to 1988, with good selection of Victoria to George V key plates, with six George V stamps from 2s to 5s, 107-18 mint, two stockbooks of Malta 1860-1994, with 8-13 mint, 18 mint, 28-45 mint, mixed watermark Self-Government overprint mint set, 98-114 mint, 116-29 mint, 131-47 mint, 167-83 mint, 191-205 mint, 208-22 mint and 246-62 mint, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:09:09 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 484
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British Europe, Four-Country Mint Collection, 1934-40. Mounted on Scott Specialty pages covering Great Britain and Offices, Cyprus, Gibraltar and Malta; Great Britain proper complete (including Dues—and #222-224 Seahorses) to 1940, Gibraltar complete 1935-37 (including numerous minor number listings of the 1938 King George VI set), while Cyprus and Malta include 1942 or 1943 issues respectively; the only blank spaces are a handful of Morocco Agencies (British currency) and a single Tangier stamp; fresh and vibrant throughout, with some very nicely centered examples; expect lightly hinged to be the norm, with the occasional never hinged item, Very Fine, a colorful collection; inspect. Scott $2,568+ Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:09:30 EST
Sold For 550
British Pacific
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 488
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British Pacific, The Wizard of Oz and Beyond Mint Collection, 1934-40. All mounted on Scott Specialty pages, taking you on a tour of the Pacific from Australia to Tonga, with stops along the way at British Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji, Gilbert & Ellice, Nauru, New Guinea, New Hebrides (British issues only), New Zealand, Niue, Papua, Pitcairn Islands, and Samoa; largely complete, missing just a few items, with material present uniformly fresh and bright; note Australia Victoria and ANZAC commemoratives, a late 'Roo (#125), Robes, and wildlife, plus Airs and the 1938 Dues; Cook Islands overprints on New Zealand Postal-Fiscals, Nauru Silver Jubilees, New Guinea #C44 never hinged (gum crease) and #C45 cleanly used; New Zealand #229-241, B7-B17, plus Airs, Officials and a selection of Postal-Fiscals; and much, much more, Very Fine, a gorgeous collection perfect for dealer or Anglophile alike. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:11:41 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 489
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British Pacific, Collection, 1903-2002. In six albums of collections, with Australian Dependencies Scott specialty album 1957-2001, New Zealand collection in Lindner hingeless albums from 1953-1980, New Zealand Dependencies Scott specialty album 1903-2000, with Aitutaki 1-18, 215-46D, 293-311, 322-41, O17-33, O34-41, Papua New Guinea in Seven Seas album of used stamps 1952-1992 and Pitcairn Islands in Scott Specialty album from 1940-2002, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:12:03 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 490
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British Pacific, Mint & Used Collection, 1840-1975. A very nice collection made up of a volume of Australia & states & New Zealand, Papua & New Guinea with postal history, mostly mint Norfolk Island collection, Christmas Islands collection and a Cocos Island collection, please review, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $800-1,200
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jan-31-2020, 17:12:23 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 491
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British Pacific, Used Queen Elizabeth II Assortment, 1953-1970s. Small collections of Ascension, Norfolk Is., Pitcairn Is. and Tristan Da Cunha, plus miscellaneous complete sets with minor duplication, all just as originally purchased at auction; clean and F-VF. Scott $1,250 Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
