Gibraltar: 1786 scarce early incoming entire, dated Nov. 28 from Cadiz, sent just three years after the conclusion of the Great Siege with handstruck large “7q” (quartos) and straight line “CADIZ” both in red, addressed to John Raleigh, civil secretary to Gen. George Augustus Elliott. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1811 to 1867, a collection of pre-stamp items with a range of markings incl. 1811 and 1821 to Scotland with “GIBRALTAR” arc in red, 1840 to Porto with small arc “GIBRALTAR” in black, 1840 to Cadiz, 1844, 1846, 1847 (2) to England all with “GIBRALTAR/PAID” in black, 1850 disinfected incoming from Singapore with “PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE”, Spanish transit and rate marks with 1867 to Cadiz posted at San Roque franked Spain 4c., etc., fair to fine. (20) Also “Gibraltar: The Postal History and Postage Stamps, Volume One to 1885” by G. Osborn and catalogue for auction sale of Osborn collection in 1991.

Gibraltar: Great Britain used in Gibraltar, selection in varied condition cancelled by mainly fair to fine strikes of “A26” barred oval or duplex, some on pieces, incl. range of 1d. plates between 140 and 204, values to 10d., 1s. (4), with 4d. sage-green (2), 1884 2d., etc. (139)

Gibraltar: 1886 “GIBRALTAR” overprints, range of genuine and fake overprints, etc., offered without guarantee, incl. 21/2d. blue-black overprint used (B.P.A. certificate, 1976), poor to fine. (23)

Gibraltar: 1886 “GIBRALTAR” overprint 1s. forgery ‘used’, with “SPERATI/REPRODUCTION” handstamp on reverse, fine. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1886-87 1/2d. dull green, variety watermark inverted, used with part “JL 15/89” duplex, small tear at lower right but rare. R.P.S. certificate (2008) S.G. 8w, cat. £1,000. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1886-87 21/2d. blue, variety watermark inverted, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 11w, cat. £400. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1886-87 4d. and 1s. forgeries ‘used’, both with “SPERATI/REPRODUCTION” handstamp on reverse, fine. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889 surcharges, selection with sets mint, used and overprinted “SPECIMEN”, range of varieties incl. short foot “5” to 75c. on 1s. mint, small “I” 25c. on 2d. mint (2) and used, 25c. on 21/2d. used (2), broken “N” 25c. on 2d. mint (2), 25c. on 21/2d. used, a few minor faults but chiefly good to fine. (42)

Gibraltar: 1889 5c. on 1/2d. to 75c. on 1s. ‘set’ of five values each showing “5” with short foot, used, mainly fine. S.G. 15a-21a, cat. £407. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889 25c. on 2d. brown-purple, mint and used horizontal pairs, the right-hand stamp in each showing broken “N” [R. 10/5], mainly fine. S.G. 17, b, cat. £286+. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889 25c. on 2d. brown-purple and 25c. on 21/2d. bright blue, both showing broken “N” [R. 10/5], large part original gum, fine. S.G. 17b, 18b, cat. £400. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889 25c. on 21/2d. bright blue, fine mint horizontal pair, the right-hand stamp showing small “I” [R. 6/2]. S.G. 18, ab, cat. £329+. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 5c. to 5p. set overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12), mainly fine with gum. (11) S.G. 22s-24s, 26s-33s, cat. £450. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 mainly mint selection with seven values to 5p. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, set to 5p. (2) with 5c. broken “M” variety and shades incl. 20c. olive-green and brown block of four, mainly good to fine. (39)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 5c. to 5p. set with 25c. shade, also 5c. broken “M” and 40c. exclamation mark for “I” varieties, used, good to fine. (15) S.G. 22-33, 22a, 26a, 27a, cat. £546. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 5c. green, variety watermark inverted, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 22w, cat. £300. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 5c. green, variety watermark inverted, used, fine. S.G. 22w, cat. £325. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1889-96 20c. olive-green, variety flat top to “C” [Pl. 2, R. 4/4], fine mint. S.G. 25a, cat. £350. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1898 selection with set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, two sets mint, one less 2d. but each marginal with plate no., mainly good to fine. (21)

Gibraltar: 1898 21/2d. bright ultramarine, variety watermark inverted, mint, fine. S.G. 42w, cat. £350. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1903 Watermark Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12 or D14) with or without gum, also five further “SPECIMEN” values to 4s. additionally handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in violet by the Portuguese Post Office for distribution to their overseas territories, odd minor imperfection. (15) S.G. 46s-55s. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1903 Watermark Crown CA 1/2d. to £1 set with additional 21/2d. (2, one with large “2” in “1/2”), mint, odd minor crease otherwise mainly fine. (12) S.G. 46-55, 49a, cat. £1,525. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1903 Watermark Crown CA 21/2d. dull purple and black on blue, variety large “2” in “1/2” [R. 10/1], mint, fine. S.G. 49a, cat. £325. Photo. (Image1)

Gibraltar: 1904-08 Watermark Mult. Crown CA mainly mint selection with set to £1, 1/2d. showing broken letters at foot, and chalk-surfaced papers to 2s., mostly fine. (17)