Cayman Islands, 1868 Incoming cover from the U.S. via Jamaica, cover from Newton, Mass. to Kingston, Jamaica via American Packet, redirected to Grand Cayman; franked with a pair of 10¢ green (68) paying double the 10¢ rate to the West Indies; postmarked with a Nov 10 Newton, Mass. c.d.s. with a manuscript "8d" in blue crayon (probably applied in error as it appears to have been crossed out); light British P.O., Colon, Panama transit c.d.s. on the front (Dec 2?) and backstamped Kingston transit c.d.s. (Dec 9); a few ink spots and some toning at the edges, Fine to Very Fine. Believed to be the only recorded incoming 19th century cover from the U.S. An exceptional usage from the time of the Post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. Suggested Bid $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 5,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,583.00
Closed..Apr-02-2020, 15:42:47 EST
Sold For 4583
Sale No: 737
Lot No: 2049
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Cayman Islands, 1912-20, King George V, ¼d to 10s complete, overprinted "Specimen", o.g., hinged, Post Office fresh with magnificent centering; most (very) lightly hinged, Very Fine. SG 40s-52bs; £425 ($550). Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-02-2020, 15:44:32 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 737
Lot No: 2050
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Cat No: 21-26, 28-30
Cayman Islands, 1907-08, King Edward VII, ½d-10s complete, overprinted "Specimen" (Scott 21-26, 28-30), o.g., hinged, with the color and detail you'd expect, plus centering that nears the sublime; hingeing ranges from barely there to remnants, Very Fine, a grand set. SG 25s/30s, 32s/4s; £350 ($450). Estimate $200 - 300. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)
Suggested Bid $200-300
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-02-2020, 15:44:51 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 737
Lot No: 2051
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Cat No: 85-96
Cayman Islands, 1935-36, King George V, ¼d-10s complete (Scott 85-96), o.g., never hinged, breathtaking set with immaculate color pristine paper and outstanding centering, Very Fine, not often encountered never hinged. SG 96/107; £200 for hinged ($260). Scott $500. Estimate $250 - 350. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)
Suggested Bid $250-350
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-02-2020, 15:45:23 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 737
Lot No: 2052
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Cat No: 55
Cayman Islands, War Tax, 1919, 1½d on 2½d ultramarine (Scott MR3), a marvelous example of this key stamp, o.g., very lightly hinged, exceptionally fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine. SG 55; £750 ($970). Scott $850. Estimate $350 - 500. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
