Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 187
Symbol: AUSTR
Cat No: AUSTRIA
AUSTRIA: comprehensive collection in large envelope enatly arranged in sets with the vast majority of the high values present, also Serbian Occupation issues, etc. A very strong representative lot
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 188
Symbol: AUSTR
Cat No: AUSTRIA
BELGIUM: Neatly presented collection in packed envelope, arranged in sets with high values present right from the first issue. A lovely collection of these wonderfully designed and often large format stamps.
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
BALTIC STATES
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 189
Symbol: BALTI
Cat No: BALTIC STATES
BALKANS: Extensive an neatly arranged revenue collection comprising strong ranges of ALBANIA, BOSNIA, CROATIA, GREECE, CRETE, MONTENEGRO, ROMANIA. A super lot with the Serbia and Crete issues of particular interest.
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 520.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 520
BELGIUM
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 190
Symbol: BELGI
Cat No: BELGIUM
BELGIUM: Neatly presented collection in packed envelope with some duplication arranged in sets with the vast majority of high values present. A country with under-appreciated stamps, the vast majority most attractive in design and execution.
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 200.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
BOLIVIA
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 4
Symbol: BOLIV
Cat No: BOLIVIA
Commerce & Industry: 1925 series of EIGHTEEN progressive working Die proofs, photographic essay, and imperf proof of the issued stamp, on exhibition pages showing the inspiration for the design (a 1901 Greek postage issue), then the proofs progressing from frame only, central engraving being added then proofs in black, followed by the issued colours. A remarkable group which displays beautifully, ex Clive Akerman and offered on his original Exhibition pages (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
BRAZIL
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 5
Symbol: BRAZI
Cat No: BRAZIL
State of Rio Grande do Sul: 100r to 50,000r set of ten completed die proofs in issued colours on thin card (155x230mm) with complete die-sinking, each showing die number above impression, offered with Brazil federal Match stamp and 'proceedings' in same format. A unique group ex ABNco archives. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 300.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
CEYLON
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 13
Symbol: CEYLO
Cat No: CEYLON
Foreign Bill: 1862 Perkins Bacon Issue, small collection comprising 1d plate proof Issued 1d (2), 2d, 6d, 1s, 1s6d, 2s, 4s and £1 used, 4s and 6s and 15s mint, with unissued (block lettering) 1s4d mint. Usual blemishes on the used examples and mint 1s4d creased, still a desirable group of these popular classic issues. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 14
Symbol: CEYLO
Cat No: CEYLON
Foreign Bill: 1874 De La Rue Issue 5c, 10c, 15c, 30c, 60c and 75c and 1r20c each in an intact mint triplicate strip comprising 'THIRD/SECOND/FIRST' of exchange. A couple with traces of backing adhesion, still a rare and desirable group in this form and condition. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 700.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 15
Symbol: CEYLO
Cat No: CEYLON
1938 100r. purple and blue, 'REVENUE/REVENUE' keyplate, perf 14, large part o.g. A rarity in mint condition, and highly desirable in this lovely fresh quality. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 1,600.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 16
Symbol: CEYLO
Cat No: CEYLON
Extensive collection in Half Box, (1000's) Predominantly an enormous stock of FOREIGN BILL issues, sorted by value and exchange in glassine envelopes, also some Perkins bacon issues, intact triplicate strips (2), collections on pages and in stock books including key plates to 100r, very good range of Judicial overprints, Receipt, Warehouse Warrant and Stamp Duty all very well represented. A very valuable lot with much of significant interest, these issues very seldom offered in this quantity. Ex Robert A Mason.
Opening GBP 2,400.00
Sold...GBP 4,200.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 4200
CHILE
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 17
Symbol: CHILE
Cat No: CHILE
Telegraphs & Revenue: Group of 8 die proofs in issued colours on thin card (155x230mm) showing complete die-sinking , the first five of the complete 1883 Telegraph issue, two for Mortgage credit issue, and one for a Chilean central vignette. A unique group ex ABNco archives. (Image)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
CYPRUS
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 20
Symbol: CYPRU
Cat No: CYPRUS
1902 (Sept 10) stamp-size undenominated master die proof for the KEVII 1902-03 1pi, 2pi, 4½pi values (as Podger BR 27/9 wmk CA and BR 34/6 wmk MCA), in black on glazed card, affixed to piece (52x59mm) from the De La Rue striking book, endorsed in M/S "Sept 10/84 leads + 6 extra" and in red "Oct 23rd 02" (the invoice date). A unique and important item. Ex Bols and De La Rue archives (RL Basel 23/3/1976, lot 245 part), but not referred to by either Bols (1979) or Podger (1997). (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
ECUADOR
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 21
Symbol: ECUAD
Cat No: ECUADOR
Ecuador: Beautifully written up collection in boxed Frank Godden album showing a high level of completion and study, also selection of BOLIVIA on stock sheets ranging from very early documents to later tobacco issues, stamped paper etc. An interesting lot.
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
FIJI
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 22
Symbol: FIJI
Cat No: FIJI
QV- KGV Collection on stock sheets, on album pages and in envelopes, comprising 1883 issue arranged by myriad perforation types featuring all values to £1, 'R' overprints including the rare KEVII £5 on £1 black and blue and £3 on £1 black and blue. A super lot for the specialist with many rare items. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 850.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 850
GOLD COAST
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 24
Symbol: GOLD
Cat No: GOLD COAST
Judicial: 1899 1d to £5 complete set, with duplicates for all values 6d-10s, the 3d with Inverted Watermark, offered with KEVII 1d to 20s group of 18 values, again with some duplication. A very fine lot- the £5 a major rarity and a denomination which was not issued as a postage stamp. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
GRENADA
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 63
Symbol: GRENA
Cat No: GRENADA
1903 De La Rue frame and vignette essays for an unissued £5 value, using a design which was formally submitted to the Colony in 1903 as a composite photographic essay in deep purple with vignette in green. These examples derive from an internal DLR typewritten sample sheet (c.1910) promoting the benefits of the "Printex" process for the rapid production of plates for surface-printing via photo-etched dies. A unique pair of essays in both form and colour combination, with all other known examples pasted together into composite stamps. Splendid! (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
IRAQ
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 87
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
Entertainment Duty: 5f blue rouletted and cancelled with lilac oval, affixed to ticket for 'HAMRA CINEMA'. Unique- this the sole known example and is consequently unlisted in Ross & Powell. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 88
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
1948-54 King Faisal II 5f to 5d complete set of 15 in matching lower marginal blocks of four, each fresh unmounted o.g. ex Bradbury Wilkinson archive. Attractive and scarce. Ross & Powell 192/206 (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 89
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
1954-58 Young King Faisal II 1d green gummed imperforate die proof in the issued green, unmounted o.g. showing serial number '0549' at upper right. Fine and very rare. Ross & Powell 228/42 (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 90
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
Revenue: 1954-58 Young King Faisal II 2f to 5d complete set of 15 in matching lower marginal BLOCKS OF FOUR from the Bradbury Wilkinson 1954 printing, fresh unmounted o.g. Ross & Powell 228/42
Opening GBP 950.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 91
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
Revenue: 1958 Republic overprint King Faisal II 2f to 200f complete set of 10 in matching right marginal BLOCKS OF FOUR from the Bradbury Wilkinson 1958 printing, fresh o.g. (unmounted but a few with disturbed gum from archival mounting). Very rare. Ross & Powell 273/82
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 101
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
Match taxes: Unused group comprising Second Issue each in unused strip of three, also Unlisted 'Cigarette papers' tax stamp in strip of seven, and 2 cigarette bands. A rare group, these the only recorded examples of the unlisted values. Ross & Powell MA-2 + 4 unlisted values (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 240.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 103
Symbol: IRAQ
Cat No: IRAQ
Railway Stamps: 193? Airmail cover from Baghdad to Glasgow, UK bearing IRAQ RAILWAYS 10 Fils (red background, Fuchs RP 5), and Iraq postage 2f (4), 4f, (3), and 5f (3), each cancelled with indistinct hexagonal ds and Baghdad Transit, endorsed 'KLM via Amsterdam' on face. Heavy creasing and peripheral blemishes, though still a fascinating and very rare cover. Ex Patrick Pearson RDP (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
IRELAND
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 104
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Admiralty Court: 1868 first issue (wmk Scales) 6d to £1 complete set of six IMPERFORATE imprimaturs opt 'SPECIMEN' Type 1, each fresh large part o.g. with tiny adherences at each corner having originally been affixed in DLR record books. A few minor blemishes as to be expected from archival source- still an extremely rare lot, the first complete set we have seen. Ex Col. B.B. Zellers. Alnis 17/22 (Image)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 105
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Admiralty Court: 1868 first issue (wmk Scales) marginal block of FORTY (20x2), (concertina folded for display), each opt 'SPECIMEN' Type 1, large part o.g. the vast majority unmounted. A UNIQUE and spectacular showpiece comprising the top two rows of the sole sheet known, not only demonstrating the highly unusual composite sheet format (with marginal arrows indicating where the column of each value starts) format but also showing plate number one at left, crowned control handstamp in blue, and current number 320 at right. Some minor perf separation, otherwise exceptional. Ex Col. B.B. Zellers. Alnis 17/22 (Image)
Opening GBP 2,000.00
Sold...GBP 2,500.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 106
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Chancery Court: 1867 GB Chancery Court issue opt 'IRELAND FEE FUND', 3d (Blued paper) and 3s6d, both IMPERFORATE, large part o.g. and most unusually handstamped SPECIMEN type 1 in RED-BROWN. 3d with gum wrinkles, still a wonderful and exceedingly rare duo. Ex Col. B.B. Zellers. Alnis 6, 40 (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 107
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Dog Licence: 1865 wmk Shamrock 20s green, fresh o.g. opt 'SPECIMEN' type 9, lower left corner marginal example showing current number 269 and Crowned 'DOG LICENCE/ ONE POUND' Exceptional. Alnis 4 (Image)
Opening GBP 95.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 108
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Dog Licence: c.1922 'Petty Sessions' 6d green and olive, overprinted 'FOR/ DOG LICENCE' and additionally with Free state overprint, fresh large part o.g.. An important and unique stamp with impeccable and prestigious provenance, ex Thill, F.E. Dixon, and Col. BB Zellers. Alnis unlisted- this the sole recorded example. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 110
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Foreign Bill: 1922 2d to 10s short set of 11 to 10s, KGV key types with Free state 'RIALTAS' overprint, each fine and fresh large part o.g. Very rare, believed by the vendor to be the only recorded mint examples. Booth 1/11 (Image)
Opening GBP 580.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 111
Symbol: IRELA
Cat No: IRELAND
Registration of Deeds: 1901 (Feb 21) Set of three hand painted artist's essays on tracing paper for 'IRELAND/ REGISSTRATION/ OF DEEDS' appropriation plates, each dated at upper right, in three sizes for pence, shilling and pound values, offered with stamp sized die proofs on glazed card. Unique. Ex De La Rue Archive and Col. BB Zellers. (Image)
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
JAMAICA
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 112
Symbol: JAMAI
Cat No: JAMAICA
QV- QEII collection on pages, comprising good selection of CUSTOMS issues including early imperf and perf issues with scarce multiples and strips impressively complete JUDICIAL range including QEII set in plate blocks, KGV, KGVI and QEII sets used to 8s6d value, and a large adhesive embossed group on pages and stock sheets with used values to £10. A fun lot which would be an excellent basis for expansion. (Image)
Opening GBP 160.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 113
Symbol: JAMAI
Cat No: JAMAICA
QV- QEII comprehensive collection on stock sheets, sorted by issue, watermark and perforation comprising adhesive embossed values in grey to £10 (4) and blue to £4, good mint and used selection of JUDICIAL issues of all reigns, sorted by printer where appropriate including KGV and WEII sets to £1, also national insurance, cigar bands, WV revenue issues to 10s etc. A lovely clean lot. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
KUT
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 118
Symbol: KUT
Cat No: KUT
Judicial Fee: c.1905 1a to 50r group of 12, opt on KEVII East Africa postage issues, the 20r and 50r values highly elusive. McClellan J11, and (from) J21/42 (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 350.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 121
Symbol: KUT
Cat No: KUT
Wide ranging collection on Stock cards and album pages comprising East Africa & Uganda postage Fiscally Used values to 50r, 3r and 5r blocks of TWELVE fiscally used with Law Courts cancellation, G.E.A. piece from ledge book bearing 2r (3), 3r (3) and 10r tied by 'TOWN MAGISTRATES/ DAR ES SALAAM cancellation. Tanganyika sets KGVI and QEII used, QEII KENYA/REVENUE overprints to £1 showing multiple opt orientations and a few mint, UGANDA revenue overprints with good selections from all reigns with difficult KGV and KEVII low values, and a range of Uganda embossed. A very interesting lot (Image)
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 950.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
MALTA
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 126
Symbol: MALTA
Cat No: MALTA
1899-1988 used collection on stock sheets including 1899 values to 5s, and surcharges to 2s, Workmens compensation (9) incl 1943 2d surcharge, 1945 £1 green (3) and 1955 £1 green and passports 2s, 5s green amongst others. A fine basis for expansion. (Image)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
PERU
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 151
Symbol: PERU
Cat No: PERU
Consular: 1893 set of seven Waterlow MASTER DIES in black, finished designs as issued each with die numbers and ms annotations above each impression, offered with complete set of plate proofs in the issued colours, and the complete set of Printer's sample sheets for the issue, 2.50 printer's sample in green and 50p as issued on piece. A unique group, ex Clive Akerman and offered on his original exhibition page. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 152
Symbol: PERU
Cat No: PERU
Jewellery: 1934 set of FOURTEEN Waterlow MASTER DIES in black, the first two with blank value tablets the other denominated as issued, offered with 2.50 printer's sample in green and 50p as issued on piece. A unique group, each with die numbers and ms annotations above each impression, ex Clive Akerman and offered on his original exhibition page. (Image)
Opening GBP 650.00
Sold...GBP 900.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 153
Symbol: PERU
Cat No: PERU
Mining: 1925 set of six Waterlow MASTER DIES in issued colours, the first with blank value tablets the other five as issued. A unique group, each with die numbers and ms annotations above each impression, (the 'S' on 1s and 5s indicating later use for sample books) offered with 3 examples of the finished issue and a pair from the previous 1908 issue. ex Clive Akerman and offered on his original exhibition page. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 320.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 154
Symbol: PERU
Cat No: PERU
Vehicle Licence: 1934 set of five Waterlow MASTER DIES in issued colours, the first with blank value tablets the other 4 as issued, offered with 10s printer's sample in blue and example of usage on document. A unique group, each with die numbers and ms annotations above each impression, ex Clive Akerman and offered on his original exhibition page. (Image)
Opening GBP 240.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 155
Symbol: PERU
Cat No: PERU
Extensive and highly specialised collection on Exhibition pages, comprising early documents, proofs, artist's essays, revenue stamped paper, printer's samples, Specimens etc. Covering issues from ABNco, De La Rue and even with spectacular proofs from Charles Skipper & East, sets of Master Dies from ABNco, presentation Die proofs from De La rue, etc. etc. A truly extraordinary lot, on the original exhibit pages of Clive Akerman with all dates and documents rated, researched etc. Wonderful!
Opening GBP 3,200.00
Sold...GBP 3,500.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 3500
RUSSIA
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 199
Symbol: RUSSI
Cat No: RUSSIA
RUSSIA & AREA: Predominantly Russian Empire period revenue collection comprising BULGARIA, ROMANIA, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, MEMEL, POLAND, as well as a good collection of Russia showing a wide range of issues, all arranged in sets to high values. A few rarities dotted throughout.
Opening GBP 480.00
Sold...GBP 750.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 750
SARAWAK JAP OCC
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 159
Symbol: SARAW
Cat No: SARAWAK JAP OCC
1942 Collection (c.120) on stock sheets of postage stamps repurposed for revenue use with Japanese oval 'chops' mint and used with values to $10, many better including a few with straight line chops in black. A good lot. (Image)
Opening GBP 320.00
Sold...GBP 480.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
SPAIN
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 200
Symbol: SPAIN
Cat No: SPAIN
SPAIN AND COLONIES: Extensive stock (Many 1000's) in packed filing box packed with issues right from early classics to Municipals, with particularly strong Spanish Colonial issues.
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,200.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
SWITZERLAND
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 201
Symbol: SWITZ
Cat No: SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND & CANTONS: Extensive collection in large filing box covering issues from most Cantons and regions, arranged neatly in sets with many high values. An interesting lot with most of the issues beautifully designed.
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
TRUCIAL STATES
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 167
Symbol: TRUCI
Cat No: TRUCIAL STATES
Trucial States: 1957 (8 APR) document piece bearing wonderful multiple franking comprising 10r (3) and 1r (7) green and 8a lilac, tied by 'BRITISH CONSULATE MUSCAT/ GWADUR OFFICE' cds in violet, also 20r and 8a loose. A Very rare set. McClellan C14/15, C21, C23 (Image)
Opening GBP 420.00
Sold...GBP 580.00
Closed..May-10-2023, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 580
Sale No: 5943
Lot No: 168
Symbol: TRUCI
Cat No: TRUCIAL STATES
Trucial States: c.1957 Pair of document pieces, the first 15r on 15s, upper left marginal block of twelve, the second 20r on £1 upper left marginal block of ten, each cancelled with 1 AU 1949 'BRITISH CONSULATE' cds in black and red crayon stroked. 15r with damage at foot of lower row, still a remarkable pair of multiples from this excessively rare set, McClellan C22/23 Ex Springbett (Image)
