Ceylon 1857, 5d chestnut. Full o.g., lightly hinged, ample margins all around, beautiful rich deep color, bright and very fresh, Very Fine, a choice mint stamp. Scott No. 6 $1,750. SG No. 5  £1,500 ($2,355). $0 (Image)

Ceylon 1857-59, 1sh slate violet. Full o.g., strong color, ample to large margins, Very Fine, a beautiful example of this rare high value issue, especially so with original gum; with 1980 Bloch certificate. SG No. 10 £5,000 ($7,850). Scott No. 11  $5,500. $0 (Image)

Ceylon 1859, 2sh blue. Without gum, clear to large margins, rich color and sharp detailed impression, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful example of this rare key top value stamp, ex de Worms, de Silva Amundson. Scott No. 13 $6,500. SG No. 12  £6,000 ($9,420). $0 (Image)

Ceylon 1904, 2c-2r25c KEVII issue complete. O.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 166-177 $203 for hinged. SG No. 277-288  £70 for hinged ($110). $0 (Image)

Ceylon Collection, 1863-1950. Selection on black stockcards, including */o couple perf Chalon Heads, Victoria issues to higher values & overprints, short sets KEVII & KGV definitives, same KGVI definitives, etc; please inspect. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0