Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 74
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Court Fee: 1937 KGVI 1a to 15r set of 15 each opt 'SPECIMEN' in Italic seriffed red font. Yellowed gum, though a very rare set, this style of opt believed to be applied by Nasik printers (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 270.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 75
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Court Fee: 1872 set of twenty stamp-sized DIE PROOFS of complete design, each in black on glazed card. Trivial blemishes reflective of archival source, nevertheless a rare spectacular set. Superb! Ex De La Rue archives. (Image)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 1,500.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 76
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
c.1910 KGV Unappropriated Key Type for India, stamp sized DIE PROOFS in black on glazed card (9) comprising 3a and 1r-8r, each with red pen stroke idneitfying their provenance as the De La Rue striking book. A most attractive group. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 77
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
High Court: 1870 collection on stock sheets comprising 1a to 100r complete set of 25 fresh mint, 20r opt. 'Specimen' and 1a to 100r set of 23 Colour standards opt 'CANCELLED' fine mint. Un-overprinted set with faults from careless separation still a splendid and highly attractive lot, most values in the colour standard set with engine turned margin intact. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 78
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Hundi Paper: c.1902 Die proof of central head die with laurels on each side in black on glazed card, affixed to piece (48x52) from De La Rue Striking book endorsed 'Now 16/ 50 leads'. Minor rubbing as would be expected from this archival source, still a unique and attractive proof, ex DLR archives. (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 79
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
1880-1904 comprehensive collection on pages and Hagners comprising Postal Note 1880 8a, 1r and 2r8a in fine mint BLOCKS, the latter with marginal Arabesques, Postal Service QV complete set of singles, fresh large part o.g. the remainder a study collection comprising mint blocks (7), 3r used block of 6 and 5r pair, and odd minor varieties etc. A very fine lot, the mint values in particular very scarce in positional multiples. (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 80
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Foreign Bill: 1861-1914 collection on pages comprising 1861 2a to 24r mint set, six values overprinted 'SPECIMEN', a range of 10 imperforate examples opt 'CANCELLED', 6a to 18r set of 8 opt 'Cancelled' in manuscript, 1898 surcharges used (7) to 3r, good range of embossed issues to 4r (26), inclding singles handstamped 'SPECIMEN' and 'Cancelled', tete beche pairs (2) and surcharges, also small range of later issues. Much of specialist interest and a difficult group to assemble. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 81
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Share Transfer: Group of Four Stamp Sized Die proofs on glazed card, affixed to white card, denominated 6r4a, 7r, 10r, and 20r, offered with 1861 Foreign Bill Die Proof denominated 4r. A few minor blemishes as is usual for proofs of this era, still a fine and intricately designed group. (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 450.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 82
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Special Adhesive: Specialised collection on stocksheets, including USED 1000r lilac (of which just seven sheets were printed), 500r green and 1000r red, used together and tied to piece by ornate embossed cancel in black, 1a stamp sized die proof in black on glazed card, 1868 new colours 2a-10r, 17 values overprinted 'SPECIMEN' and 1a to 1000r group of 18 values MINT, including two each of the 500r green and 1000r red. A remarkable lot not to be missed with great strength in the rare high denomination material. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 83
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Collection of Specimen and cancelled issues on 3 stock sheets comprising COURT FEE 1872 1a to 1000r set of 25 opt Block 'SPECIMEN, 1868 SMALL CAUSE COURT 1a to 1r part set of 8, each with engine turned interpanneau margins and 5 with part marginal inscription at foot, also SPECIAL ADHESIVE 1868 issue 1a- 12a group of seven right marginal pairs with part inscription, opt block 'CANCELLED'. Court fee set with peripheral toning, the others very fine. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 84
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
India and States: Vast Mixed lot in box (Many 1000's), in boxes, loose on sheets etc., comprising India and States revenues and postage in bulk, including States Bundleware, a good collection of NEPAL revenues in glassine bag, old album pages, some proof material spotted, sheets multiples, etc etc. Entirely unsorted (for reasons which become evident when you open the lid!) and consequently a complete mess but fascinating and will surely reward someone with the patience to sort it out!
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 85
Symbol: INDIA
Cat No: INDIA
Indian States: c.1911 Pair of Perkins Bacon 'DL' full pages from printer's sample books, the first WADHWAN Court fee 1a, imperforate strip of 3 in orange, the second denominated 1a with dummy head in green, imperforate block of eight (4x2) a design we have previously seen listed as an unissued 'WANKANER' issue, although we are unable to confirm. An interesting pair in lovely condition. (Image)
