1953 1a on 1d light ultramarine and ½a on ½d orange, fraction '½' omitted, tied to local, hand-addressed cover by Muharraq Bahrain cds '21 NO/53'. Scarce and attractive. SG 81, 80a, £425+ (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 79
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Cat No: 81, 80a
1953 1a on 1d light ultramarine and ½a on ½d orange, fraction '½' omitted, tied to reverse of local cover by Bahrain cds '19 DE/53'. Scarce used example. SG 81, 80a, £425+ (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 84
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Cat No: Collection
Mainly mint collection including 1933-37 to 5 wmk inverted, used values to 5r, 1934-37 to 4a, 1938-41 to 25r, 1948, 1951 and 1955 to 10r on 10s, 1950 and 1964 to 10r. Careful viewing recommended, slightly mixed condition, still many good to fine (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 85
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
QEII selection of plate flaw varieties in positional mint blocks plus 1953 ½a,1a 1½a set of 3 x 20 sets in corner blocks of 10, unmounted o.g. (128) (Image)
Opening GBP 55.00
Sold...GBP 55.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 55
BELGIUM
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 98
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Cat No: Collection
RAILWAY: early to modern large accumulation of receipts housed in three box files and large envelopes, contained in a carton, with a multitude of mixed and single frankings. generally good to fine. A very interesting lot. (thousands)
Opening GBP 210.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 100
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1849-1998 duplicated and fairly complete used collection arranged in three stockbooks, contained in a half carton, including a good range of earlier issues, imperf and perf to 40c, 1919-20 'Tin Hat' set to 10f, 1932 Cardinal Mercier to 10f + 40f, 1933 Orval abbey to 10f + 40f, Condition mixed with many fine. (thousands)
Opening GBP 420.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
BERMUDA
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 103
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Cat No: 89
POSTAL HISTORY: 1928 2s6d black and carmine on pale blue tied by Hamilton datestamp (26 JUL 1928) on registered cover to England, receiving cancel on reverse, Birmingham registered oval (8 AU 1928), fine SG 89 (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 105
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POSTAL HISTORY: 1941 PC 11 Form No. 141 “The British Censor is not responsible for the mutilation of this letter”, initialled in manuscript, inside Norway to Chicago, USA cover sent 5 NO 1941, Bermuda censor label examiner 2064 with manuscript IC, includes part of original letter, unrecorded by Miller thus rare (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 106
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POSTAL HISTORY: 1941 PC5 form “This cover was open when it reached the examiner” found inside a somewhat worn cover from Niamey, Niger to USA , censored with UK PC 90 type label applied, examiner 6179, the form is folded and stuck in parts as it is gummed, unrecorded by Miller thus rare (Image)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 107
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Cat No: 55 var.
1927 £1 purple and black/red, block of four, (Pos. 39-40, 51,52), bearing single line pen strokes denoting CANCELLED invalidation, full unmounted o.g. An interesting item, scarce as a multiple. SG 55var (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 108
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Cat No: 89jd
1928-32 2s6d black and scarlet-vermilion on deep blue showing variety "BREAK THROUGH SCOLL" (R1/9) cancelled with two part Mangrove Bay cds. Fresh colour and very fine. SG 89jd (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 109
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Cat No: 93b
1924-32 12s6d grey and orange blue, right marginal, variety 'BROKEN CROWN AND SCROLL' in the repaired state but with the repair to the scroll beginning to break down. Fine large part og. SG 93b, £750 (Image)
Opening GBP 170.00
Sold...GBP 580.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 580
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 111
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Cat No: 164a, 171 var.
1962-68 2d definitive error with lilac omitted, SG 164a; 1s with large orange upward shift, SG 171 var, both fine unmounted mint, rare (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 113
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1937-52 KG VI stock on manila stocksheets in red binder. This is what our American friends would call a 'powerful' stock, arranged by CW catalogue numbers but catalogue figures taken from SG, without premiums. Some meaningful quantities of better stamps, full inventory enclosed, strength in mint with almost half being unmounted. No poor stamps noted, identification appears accurate or conservative; a goldmine for the reseller. STC £17215 unmounted, £20363 mounted and £2446 used
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 114
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Mainly mint collection including 1865-93, 2d rose (3), 2d dull blue (short perfs at top) to 1s, 1883-1904 to 1s, 1906-10 to 4d, 1918 to £1, 1920 Tercentenary to 1s, 1924-32 to 12s6d l/l corner marginal example, 1938-53 to £1 (5) plus various additional printings, 2s to £1 (2) used, plus later definitives. Careful viewing will reward, slightly mixed condition, still many good to fine (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 850.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
CEYLON
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 162
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
POSTAL HISTORY: 1854-1941 Collection, mainly of town and village cancels on picture postcards, mounted on annotated exhibition pages (31). 1854 outer sheet with "Kandy Steamer Letter mark to England, 1901 Registered Envelope from Boer War POW at Ragama Camp, 1936 First Flight cover to India, 1940-41 Steamship covers for maiden voyages of American Export Lines Steamships, 1905 PPC with Avisawella CDS to Germany,1906 PPC to France underpaid with T mark and Postage Due applied on arrival, 1907 PPC to England with Katmale cds, fine and interesting lot
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 180.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 166
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PHOTOGRAPHS: Lovely portfolio of 12 original black and white photographs 23cm x 28.5cm, the images were also used in postcards and there are examples of these in the lot. Also includes a small 19cm x 13cm circa 1920 tourist booklet with interesting images
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 167
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1857 Die Proof in black without value, type 1 used for pence issues, defaced with a manuscript line, taken from the original Perkins Bacon die, ex “Gem Collection of Ceylon” (2021), fine (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 168
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Cat No: 48 var.
1864 ½d dull mauve imperf, wmk. crown CC, on piece taken from the De La Rue daybook dated 13 April, ex “Gem Collection of Ceylon” (2021), fine (Image)
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 169
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Cat No: 48 var.
1864 ½d dull mauve imperf, wmk. inverted crown CC, unused, ex “Gem Collection of Ceylon” (2021), fine, SG48 var (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 170
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Cat No: 65b
1867-70 4d rose-carmine, wmk. crown CC, horizontal strip of six, large part o.g., very attractive and rare multiple, SG 65b (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 171
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Cat No: 69b
1867-70 9d blackish brown, wmk CC type 6, a magnificent block of 38 (10 x 4, lacking the upper left and lower right stamps), brilliant o.g. (hinge traces on eight stamps, otherwise unmounted). Couple of inconsequential blemishes mentioned for accuracy, but superb condition for a multiple of this size and age, and one of the largest extant multiples for the entire pence series. Truly a spectacular showpiece of great rarity. SG69b
Opening GBP 1,600.00
Sold...GBP 2,600.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 172
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Cat No: 69b var.
1869 2s deep blue imperf. official, overprinted “SERVICE” in red, unused, ex “Gem Collection of Ceylon” (2021). Fine and scarce, SG O5a (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 380.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 173
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Cat No: 69b var.
1867-70 9d blackish brown, wmk. crown CC, horizontal marginal strip of six, large part o.g. with a few minor flaws (clipped perfs at top, few minor tone specks), fifth stamp showing the “White Face” variety. Very fine and striking multiple, SG 69b var (Image)
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 174
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1880 Pair of Sperati forgeries of the 24c value: first in black with pencil signature and handstamp "REPRODUCTION INTERDITE", stamped on reverse “Sperati Reproduction 6”. Other in vermilion, dated 18/1/45 with various notations made in margins. Fine and rare (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 175
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1885 Forgery attributed to Sperati, 5c on 24c QV green wmk. CA, type 21 surcharge, previously listed as SG181 but now removed, short corner perf, otherwise fine (Image)
Opening GBP 110.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 176
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Cat No: 292s-300s
1910-11 2c-10r KEVII set of nine, wmk. MCA, overprinted "SPECIMEN", o.g. to large part o.g., fine. SG 292s-300s (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 177
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Cat No: 320s
1912-25 50r KGV dull purple, wmk. MCA, overprinted "SPECIMEN", large part o.g., very fine. SG 320s (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 178
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Cat No: 363-67s
1927-29 set of five to 20r dull purple and blue, opt 'SPECIMEN', brilliant o.g; with all values less 20r unmounted, very fine and fresh. Ex Koh-i-Noor. SG 363s-367s (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 179
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Cat No: 367
1927-29 20r dull purple and blue, fresh large part o.g; fine. SG 367 (Image)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 180
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1938 KGVI Definitive set of 14 perf. 'SPECIMEN', o.g. to large part o.g., few short perfs here and there, otherwise fine and fresh, SG 386s/97s (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 181
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Cat No: O1-O7
1869 Official Stamps overprinted "SERVICE", set of seven, mixed condition from unused to part o.g., also evidence of reperforation, a difficult group of stamps to assemble, SG O1-O7 (Image)
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 182
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
REVENUE: 1862-1910 collection housed in a stockbook, of note: scarce group of eight 1862 Foreign Bill imperf stamps (1d, 2d, 6d, 1s, 2s, 4s, 10s), wide range of stamp duty issues, Judicials, Warehouse Warrant, Foreign Bill etc. Mixed condition which is typical for this material. Interesting lot (hundreds)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 183
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1857-1947 Balance of a fine Ceylon collection housed in a stock book, including: pair of 1864 ½d dull mauve (used), range of early imperf, clean and rough perfs, overprints etc, 1898-99 overprints set of three overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1899-1900 QV set of nine both mint and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1912-25 KGV set to R20 mint and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, KGVI Coronation, Victory and 1947 Constitution sets perf “SPECIMEN”, mixed condition but many fine sets (hundreds)
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 184
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1857-1900 predominately mint collection arranged in an album including 1857-59 large star imperf 2d (2, one thinned), 5d, all with four margins and lightly cancelled, 1867-70 5d bronze-green block of four (two stamps creased), 1872-80 Crown CC, perf 12½ x 14, 2r50, 1883-98 Crown CA 16c used, 1885 surcharges, Crown CC, 5c on 32c dark grey, 5c on 36c, 5c on 48c (2, both used), 5c on 96c, 25c on 32c, block of four, 28c on 48c, block of four, perf 12½ x 14, 1r12 on 2r50 (5, two used), Crown CA, 5c on 8c, 5c on 24c (3, all used), 10c on 24c (25, with a block and strip of four), 1885 Type 27 1r12 on 2r50 (5, with a pair), 1887 1r12, sideways wmk (7), 1888-90 surcharges with varieties, 1899-1900 1r50 (3), 2r50 (2). Condition very mixed with some fine. (178)
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 185
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Cat No: Collection
1857-1949 mixed mint and used collection arranged in an album including used 1857 blued paper 6d, 1857-59 white paper 9d (2, one repaired), 1s9d (repaired), 2s (2, one repaired), 1861-64 8d (repaired), 1863-66 4d pair, 1885 surcharges range with some forged and mint 1863-66, perf 12½, 1d, 4d, 1872-80 Crown CC values to 96c. Condition very mixed due to storage overseas. (hundreds)
Opening GBP 350.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 186
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Cat No: Collection
QV to QEII mainly mint collection on leaves including 1883-99 to 2r50, 1898 2r25 on 2r50, 1899 to 2r25, 1903, 1904 to 2r25, 1910 to 10r, 1912 to 10r, 100r and 500r overprinted 'SPECIMEN' , 1927-29 10r, 1938 to 5r, 1952 10r, and later to 1971. Careful viewing recommended, slightly mixed condition, many good to fine (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 450.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 187
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Cat No: Collection
1857-1980 (circa) collection mounted on exhibition display sheets and in a stockbook. Range of values to 2s, including 1867 4d rose (unused, with thins), 1885 1r12c ovpt on 2r50c perf 12½x14 (used), wide selection of overprints, useful selection of revenues, numeral postmark collection, 1893-99 set to 2r50c (used), 1898-99 set to 2r25c (used), 1899-1900 set to 2r25c (used), some covers and postcards. Also a few commemorative booklets for the 1949 Independence and New Constitution issues, interesting Harrison and Sons promotional card with 1952 Colombo Exhibition issue. Mixed condition
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 188
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
KG VI stock on manila stocksheets in green binder, most of the value in hinged mint better perfs, e.g. SG 386a x 9, 394 x 9, 394b x 25. Condition generally very good. STC £752 u/m, £8088 m/m, £292 fu
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
CYPRUS
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 224
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Cat No: Z1
GB Used Abroad; Cyprus. 1870-9 ½d rose-red Plate 13 centred to upper right, with a fine large part strike of '982' numeral of Famagusta. Scarce. Ex Spink 9.11.11. SG Z1, £750 (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 225
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Cat No: Z18
GB Used Abroad; Cyprus. 1876-9 2½d rosy mauve multiples with Larnaca '942' cancels. Plate 12 vertical strip of 3, Plate 13 block of six and single on small piece and Plate 14 block of four. Strikes fair to fine, some staining in places. Ex Spink 9.11.11. SG Z18, £1050 (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 226
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Cat No: Z21
GB Used Abroad; Cyprus. 1877 4d sage-green Plate 16, on small piece with a fine strong '942' numeral of Larnaca. Rounded lower right corner, otherwise fine. Ex Spink 9.11.11, BPA Certificate (1960). SG Z21, £550 (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 227
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Cat No: Z22
GB Used Abroad; Cyprus. 1874-6 6d grey Plate 16, with a fine large part upright strike of Larnaca '942'; reduced wing margin at left, otherwise fine and scarce. Ex Spink 9.11.11. SG Z22, £600 (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 228
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Cat No: Z29, 32
GB Used in Cyprus. 1878-80 1d rose-red Plate 202 and 2½d rosy mauve Plate 14, each used with 942 numeral of Limassol, mounted on exhibition page. Scarce. SG Z29, 32, £550 (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 229
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Cat No: Z29, 32
GB Used in Cyprus. 1878-80 Larnaca 942 numeral collection on leaves and card, 29 stamps plus two covers (one poor). Includes a good 2d blue Plate 14 and a 2½d blue Plate 17. Also overprinted Cyprus stamps with SG 2 Plate 208 reconstructed irregular block of 23 (!) and SG 9 Plate 215 fine CDS strip of five. Useful group despite some mixed condition (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 230
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Cat No: Z35, 38, 42
GB Used Abroad; Cyprus. 1864-79 1d rose-red Plate 202; 2½d rosy mauve Plate 13 (on piece with CDS alongside) and Plate 15, and 4d sage-green Plate 15, each with fine or better '696' numeral of Nicosia. SG Z36, 38, 42, £1600 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 231
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Cat No: Z44
GB Used in Cyprus. 1879 envelope bearing ½d rose-red vertical pair (severed), the upper stamp affixed over the edge of the envelope, which has been opened out for display. Upper stamp defective and the envelope with edge faults. The stamps with a single indistinct strike of 981 numeral of Paphos, with Papho CDS of NO 3 underneath. Addressed to the Head of Emlak Department at Nicosia, backstamped Limassol, Larnaca and Nicosia. Rare use of this value from a difficult office, ex Spink 9.11.11, realisation £644. SG 44, unpriced in Part 1 (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 232
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
GB Used in Cyprus. 1881 ½d Plate 11, 1d Plate 175, 192 and 197 plus two others with Plate numbers obscured, each with D47 numeral of Polymedia Camp, Limassol; some with four bars above and below the numeral, therefore not Cypriot usage, thus necessarily sold 'as is'. The ½d ex Richardson and three of the 1ds ex Glassco, the group ex Spink 9.11.2011 (Image)
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 120.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 233
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1962-1982 nearly complete Specimen collection housed in an hingeless album including 1969 Gandhi set, an unusual and most difficult collection to obtain (hundreds) (Image)
Opening GBP 140.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..Mar-28-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 5930
Lot No: 234
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Mainly mint in black springback album including 1880 4d and 6d, 1892 to 12pi, 1894 to 45pi, 1902, 1904, 1921 to 45pi, 1924-28 to £1, 1928 British Rule to £1, 1934 to 45pi and used, 1938, 1955 and 1960 to £1 plus later to 1994. Slightly mixed condition on earlies with many good to fine (hundreds) (Image)
