1875 1d Surcharges, S.G. 15-17. 1d on 2d and 1d on 3d both fine used with "BERMUDA / I / PAID" datestamps of Ireland Island, unusual on this issue. S.G. 15/16, £725. (2). Photo on Page 138. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 918
Symbol:
1d on 2d Mint, round "O" variety, fine, with 1981 R.P.S Certificate (which does not mention the variety). S.G. 15, £700++. Photo on Page 138. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
1880 ½d Stone and 4d Orange-Red, S.G. 19-20
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 920
Symbol:
1880 ½d Stone and 4d Orange-Red, S.G. 19-20. ½d Die Proof in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "14 NOV 79", 92x60mm, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 146. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 921
Symbol:
4d Die Proof in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE HARDENING" and dated "15 NOV 79", 92x60mm, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 146. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 923
Symbol:
4d Orange-red with "SPECIMEN" overprint, type D11, ex De La Rue archives, believed to be unique on this stamp. Photo included on Front Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 3,700.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3700
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 924
Symbol:
4d Orange-red, mint corner plate block of thirty, minor marginal toning, the stamps superb and unmounted. S.G. 20, £630+.
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 927
Symbol:
1884-90 Covers to London paid at the 8d late fee rate, the first "via New York" franked ½d pair + 1d single and pair + 4d, the second franked 4d pair. The 1884 cover with part flap torn away but otherwise fine and probably a unique franking. (2). Photo on Page 140. (Image1)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
1881-1903 Perf 14x12½ 3d, 6d and 1/-, S.G. 10
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 907
Symbol:
Used selection with 3d (2), 6d blocks of four (3 blocks) and six (one stamp with corner fault), 6d (2) and 1/- (2). S.G. 10/11, £800. (24).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 910
Symbol:
1896 Registered cover from Hamilton bearing all the stamps then available at the Post Office, comprising 1874 perf 14 6d dull mauve, 1893 perf 14x12½ 1/- and 1883-1904 ½d - 1/- (7 values), unusual; and 1906 registered cover franked perf 14x12½ 6d bright mauve (that was issued in 1903) paying the late fee rate, an uncommon stamp on cover. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
1883-1904 Crown CA Issue, S.G. 21-29b
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 936
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
2½d Deep Ultramarine, lower right corner marginal block of twelve with brownish gum as issued, margins on three sides, plate number "1", lower margins with manuscript inscription "Purchased 3 December 1906, said to be part of an old stock imported before the white gum issue", lightly folded along central vertical perforations with some splitting to these perfs reinforced with hinges, otherwise fine mint, lightly mounted on four stamps only. S.G. 27, £504+.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 938
Symbol:
3d Grey, unmounted mint block of sixteen, margin at left, folded along first horizontal perfs, superb. S.G. 28, £368+.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 939
Symbol:
4d Orange-brown, mint block of four with variety watermark reversed, upper pair with diagonal crease, otherwise fine, the lower pair unmounted, probably the only recorded block with this rare watermark variety. S.G. 28ax, £2,000+. Photo on Page 136. (Image1)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 941
Symbol:
1/- Yellow-brown, upper right corner marginal block of twelve, plate number "1", mounted in the margin only, the stamps unmounted, superb. S.G. 29, £288+.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
1883-84 Crown CA Issue Covers
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 945
Symbol:
1886-1902 Covers to Canada (mainly Nova Scotia), rates comprising 1d (2), 2d (2), 2½d (5), and two 7d double rate registered covers bearing 2d + 2½d (2) or 1d strip of six + single. Various frankings, the four double rate covers possibly late fees. (11).
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 948
Symbol:
1898 Cover from New York to St. Georges endorsed "Consignee" with typed inscription "S.S Trinidad", a Bermuda 1d cancelled upon arrival at Hamilton (Nov 7) with "2d" charge mark in blue-green, very unusual. Photo on Page 140. (Image1)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 949
Symbol:
1898 (May 6) Advertising envelope from T. Roland Lightbourn to Halifax franked 2½d, the reverse with a superb overall advertising design for "Bermuda Island, Most Equitable Climate in the World, Sea Bathing all Winter, 100 Miles Stone Road - Never Muddy, Good Hotels, Fine Shops, Good Tailors, Cheap Livery, Delightful Yachting, Good Fishing, Best Cycling, Army and Naval Station" with charts comparing the Bermuda weather with various places in the USA. Small repair at left, otherwise fine and attractive.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 950
Symbol:
1909 (Oct 14) Registered Post Office Bermuda O.H.M.S cover to Los Angeles bearing Crown CA 4d and Dock issue 1d red. Just 480 4d Crown CA stamps were supplied to the Bermuda Postmaster in 1904, a very scarce stamp on cover.
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
1902-10 Dock Issues, S.G. 31-42
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 955
Symbol:
1902-10 Dock Issues, S.G. 31-42. Vignette Die Proof with uncleared surround, in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated "9 DEC. 01", 92x60mm, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 146. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 956
Symbol:
Vignette Die Proof in black on white glazed card, stamped "BEFORE / HARDENING" and dated "16 MAY 02", 92x60mm, fine and scarce. Photo on Page 146. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 958
Symbol:
1903 Crown CA 3d and 1907-08 Multiple Crown CA ¼d and 2d "SPECIMEN" overprints all cancelled by an unusual "A/16" barred obliterator, the ¼d with surface scrapes, otherwise fine, the first example of this cancel on Specimen stamps we have seen. Also Crown CA ½d, 1d, 3d (3) and Multiple Crown CA ½d green, 2½d and 4d "SPECIMEN" overprints mint. (11).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
1920-21 Tercentenary Sets, S.G. 59-76
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 973
Symbol:
1920-21 First Tercentenary Issue ¼d - 1/- set mint and used; set in mint corner plate number singles with additional ¼d and 1d, ¼d plate number pair and 6d plate number strip of three, plate blocks of four of the ¼d (3), 1d, 3d and 6d plate block of six; mint blocks of four of the ¼d, ½d, 1d, 2d, 3d, 1/- and 2½d block of six; 1d and 1/- blocks of four used; also ¼d, ½d and 3d - 1/- overprinted "SPECIMEN". A fine lot, most unmounted. S.G. £1,300+. (105).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 974
Symbol:
1921 Registered covers bearing Tercentenary stamps, with manuscript registration labels of Harrington Sound (4) or Flatts. (5).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
1935-70 KGV - QEII Issues
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 981
Symbol:
1962-70 QEII Pictorial definitives, watermark varieties comprising 1962-68 2d watermark inverted used, 1970 Decimal surcharges with 1c on 1d and 6c on 6d (2) watermark inverted all used, 2c on 2d unmounted and 24c on 2/- unmounted and used all with watermark Crown to right of CA, all fine. S.G. £1,335. (7).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 982
Symbol:
1970 5/- Sideways watermark, variety 60c surcharge omitted in error, unmounted mint. This sideways watermark was only issued with a 60c surcharge. A fine and scarce example of this error. S.G. 246a, £1,500. Photo on Page 180. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Covers and Postal History
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 987
Symbol:
Covers and Postal History. 1852 (May 6) Entire letter from St. Georges to Southampton with red "ST GEORGES - BERMUDA / PAID" datestamp. A note added on the second page states the letter was delivered on May 7th; it was then put under cover with two notes and directed to Somerset. After several enquiries it was finally delivered on May 15th, this letter and one of the notes having been opened. Small tear at upper and lower edges, otherwise fine.
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 140.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 991
Symbol:
1871 (Sep 28) British Post Office Notice "Bermuda, Extra Mails via St. Thomas", announcing mails for Bermuda may be sent by West Indies Packet from Southampton if addressed "via St. Thomas", 256x381mm, closed tear at top not affecting the wording, otherwise fine.
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 95.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 95
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 992
Symbol:
Ingoing Mail - USA. c.1873-86 USA Covers (2) and 2c postal stationery lettersheet, the covers from Coxacre or Auburn franked 1873 1c (2) + 3c or 1875 5c both endorsed "Per S.S Canima" with blue "2" indicating 2c credit to the Bermuda Post Office; the 1886 2c lettersheet franked 1c + 2c sent from New York to Major E. B. Evans, the noted philatelist and philatelic author, on Boaz Island with St. Georges c.d.s on the front, backstamped "INLAND ISLAND / BERMUDA / 3" duplex and Bermuda datestamps in blue. One cover with piece torn from right edge, other minor faults, an attractive trio. (3).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 993
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Sub-Office Cancels. 1880-1907 Covers (8) and a picture postcard all with type K3 or K4 "BERMUDA / R.O" duplex cancels, comprising number "3" of Ireland Island (2, spelt "Inland Island"), "4" of Mangrove Bay, "6" of Paget West on an 1894 registered cover franked 2d + 2½d to USA, "12" of Baileys Bay (2), "13" of Crawl, or "15" of Flatts (2, one on a 1907 postcard, the duplex reused in 1907-09 after the regular c.d.s was destroyed in a fire in October 1907), mixed quality handstamps with a few faults but a scarce group. (9).
Opening GBP 550.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 997
Symbol:
Registered Mail/Sub-Offices. 1937-48 KGVI Covers (12) and pieces from parcels (4), including large double framed boxed registration handstamps for Hamilton (3), St. Georges, Flatts, Ireland Island, Mangrove Bay and Paget, smaller single framed boxed registration handstamps for Hamilton or Hamilton G.P.O, etc., the Flatts handstamp on a KGVI 3d size H registration envelope, also a 1960 cover. (17).
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 999
Symbol:
World War Two - Censorship. 1940-43 Stampless O.H.M.S Covers with violet circular "IMPERIAL CENSORSHIP / DEC 18 1940 / BERMUDA" or similar "IMPERIAL CENSORSHIP / ACCOUNTS / BERMUDA", the first to New York handstamped "AIRMAIL" and oval "BERMUDA / POSTAGE PAID" containing manuscript "7½d" and initialled by the Hamilton Postmaster, the second sent locally within Hamilton with Bermuda Aquarium slogan machine. (2).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1000
Symbol:
World War Two - Censorship. 1940-44 Covers all censored in transit in Bermuda with censor seals, various types, many with printed, handstamped or manuscript "I.C", mostly to or from USA, including 1942 cover from USA to an internee in Europe returned with enclosed censor slip, returned Service Suspended covers from Salvador to France or USA to Italy, etc. (30).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 110.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Forces Mail
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1001
Symbol:
Forces Mail. 6d Officers Rate. 1856 Cover to England endorsed "June 1 - 56, Bermuda" at the left edge by the writer, a strip of six G.B. 1d reds (Small Crown, perf 16) cancelled upon arrival in London, backstamped "SHIP LETTER" with London and Canterbury datestamps. Closed tear at lower edge, otherwise fine. Unusual and scarce, ex Tucker. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1002
Symbol:
6d Officers Rate. 1868 (May 8) Cover to Scotland endorsed "From Assist. Surg. Don R.E, Bermuda" and countersigned, a 6d dull purple tied by "B/1" obliterator, "BERMUDA / ST. G / PAID" and red "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" datestamps on the front with red "5" credit to the British Post Office. Part flap missing and a couple of minor tears to upper edge, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 1003
Symbol:
1d Soldiers Rate. 1874 (June 2) Cover to Ireland headed "From no 2467 Pte A. Wallace 1/20th Regt", countersigned by the Commanding Officer, a 1d rose-red cancelled "B/1" with oval "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp on the front, very minor edge faults, otherwise fine. A rare early 1d concession rate cover, ex Ludington and Sattin. Photo on Page 152. (Image1)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
KGV High Values, S.G. 51b-55, 88-93, F1
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 968
Symbol:
1918-22 Multiple Crown CA 2/- - £1 set of six overprinted "SPECIMEN", 2/- and 4/- with lower margin, the 2/- with variety damaged leaf at bottom right, this variety with two surface scrapes at lower right but still very scarce (just seven examples possible), otherwise very fine, 2/-, 4/- and £1 unmounted. S.G. 51b/55s, £900+. (6). Photo on Page 136. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image1)
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Local Mail
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 878
Symbol:
Local Mail. 1869 (May 7) Cover to St. Georges endorsed "Immediate", a 1d rose-red cancelled "2" type K1 numeral with "HAMILTON / BERMUDA" c.d.s on the front. Two light vertical folds, otherwise fine and attractive.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 879
Symbol:
1876-78 Entire letter and covers (2) from St. Georges to Hamilton or Warwick, or posted within St. Georges, all franked 1d, two cancelled by light "B/1" obliterator with oval "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp on the front, the other with the stamp cancelled by the oval "ST. GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp (JAN 10 1876), this cover containing an invitation from Lt. Col Annesley and the Officers of the 97th Regt. to a dance at St. Georges Barracks. All with faults to the covers and/or stamps, the oval St. Georges datestamp unusual used as a cancellation. (3).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 880
Symbol:
1881-83 Covers franked 1d to Hamilton or Baileys Bay (2) all with "ST GEORGES / BERMUDA / 2" duplex cancels, 1881 and 1883 covers cancelled in black, the 1882 cover cancelled in blue, all fine. (3).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Mail to Canada and USA
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 898
Symbol:
1871 (Sep 22) Cover to Halifax franked 6d dull purple tied by indistinct numeral cancel, a Hamilton c.d.s on the front, horizontal crease near base of cover, otherwise very fine, an uncommon destination.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 902
Symbol:
1881-86 Covers from Hamilton to USA franked at the 5d late fee rate, the first franked 2d bright blue pair + ½d stone vertical pair, the second franked 2d bright blue + 1886 3d grey. A good pair, the 1881 cover with minor edge faults, otherwise fine and unusual. (2).
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Mail to Great Britain
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 881
Symbol:
Mail to Great Britain. 1867 (Feb 18) Cover to London endorsed "Mail via Halifax", the 1/- rate paid by 6d dull purple pair, a fine "BERMUDA / H / PAID" c.d.s and red London Paid arrival c.d.s on the front, red "11" credit to the British Post Office. A fine and scarce franking, illustrated on page 96 of the Ludington handbook. Photo on Page 140. (Image1)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 882
Symbol:
1868 (Sep 25) Cover to London franked 1/-, cancelled by numeral "2", a fine "BERMUDA / H / PAID" c.d.s and red London Paid arrival datestamp on the front, red "11" credit to the British Post Office. A fine early cover.
Opening GBP 250.00
Sold...GBP 210.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 883
Symbol:
1870 (Aug 25) Cover to London franked 1d rose-red + 6d dull purple (both with small corner faults) cancelled by numeral "2", Hamilton and red London Paid datestamps on the front, red "6" credit to the British Post Office. Carried on the second trip of the "San Francisco" to New York then by Cunard "Asia" to Queenstown.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 884
Symbol:
1871 (Apr 22) Cover to London "via N. York" franked 1d rose-red + 6d dull purple cancelled by numeral "2", a Hamilton c.d.s on the front, red "5" credit to the British Post Office. Carried by the "San Francisco" to New York then by Cunard "China" to Queenstown. Ex Tucker and Pitts.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 885
Symbol:
1873 (June 21) Cover to London franked 1d red + 6d dull purple tied by light numeral cancel, Hamilton and red London Paid datestamps on the front, fine.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 891
Symbol:
1877 (June 13) Triple rate cover to London bearing 6d dull mauve vertical strip of three, light numeral cancels with a Hamilton c.d.s alongside, arrival backstamps. A scarce franking, minor creasing, otherwise fine. Photo on Page 140. (Image1)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 360.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 892
Symbol:
1877 (Oct 17) Cover to London franked 6d dull mauve, Hamilton and London Paid datestamps on the front, the stamp creased, otherwise fine.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 893
Symbol:
Ireland Island. 1878 (Jan 8) Cover to England "via New York" with 3d yellow-buff pair cancelled by "3" numeral type K1, Ireland Island datestamp type PM5 below, a scarce franking and the latest use recorded by Proud of both this numeral cancel and datestamp. Photo on Page 140. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 894
Symbol:
1878 (May 29) Cover to Ireland "via New York" franked 6d dull mauve tied by indistinct "B/1" obliterator, oval "ST. GEORGES / BERMUDA" datestamp on the front, fine.
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Apr-20-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 52
Lot No: 896
Symbol:
1885-96 Registered covers (3) and a parcel front to England, with two 1885 (Feb 26) registered covers posted on the same day from St. Georges to London "via New York", one franked 2d bright blue + 1880 4d, the other franked 6d mauve; also 1889 registered cover (H.M.S "Buzzard" flap) from Hamilton franked 6d mauve, and c.1896 parcel front from Hamilton franked 6d mauve pair + block of four. (4).
