Mauritius . 1848-9, 1d orange-vermilion on yellowish paper,. earliest impression, three good margins, just cut into at upper left, cancelled by clear numeral "1" obliterator, a good example of this rarity. (S.G. 3, £18,000). Used (Image1)

Est. US$2,000-4,000

Mauritius . 1848-49, Post Paid Issue, 2d blue on bluish paper,. late intermediate impression, "penoe" for "pence" variety, large even margins and lightly cancelled by numeral "2" of Flacq, a fine and rare example; with 1968 Hunziker certificate, signed Holcombe. (S.G. 14a, £8,000). Used (Image1)

Est. US$2,500-3,500

Mauritius . 1859, Lapirot Issue, 2d blue,. intermediate impression, exceptional vertical pair with wide sheet margin at right [8-12], tied by barred ovals to 1850 (Jan 9) cover from Port Louis to Bordeaux, sent aboard the "Benares" via Aden, G.P.P. despatch datestamp on flap, corner of [8] stamp folded where dumb oval cancellation applied; the stamps have been removed, pressed, and treated to reduce staining, and replaced. A rare cover; signed Calbes, with 1996 B.P.A. certificate. (S.G. 38). Used (Image1)

Est. US$2,500-3,500

Mauritius . 1859, Lapirot Issue, 2d blue on bluish paper,. worn impression, used horizontal pair [6-7] with enormous margins, cancelled by barred ovals, small brown stain spot in margin at left, otherwise a fine and exceptional multiple; with 2004 Brandon certificate. (S.G. 39, £1,800+). Used (Image1)

Est. US$1,000-1,500

Mauritius . 1859, Dardenne Issue, 1d. dull vermilion,. clear to good margins and cancelled by oval of bars leaving most of the design clear, fine; with R.P.S. Certificate (1958). (S.G. 42, £1,400). Used (Image1)

Est. US$400-500

Mauritius . 1859, Dardenne Issue, 2d blue,. cancelled by "paid" circular postmark, huge margins on three sides, clear at top, fine; (S.G. 43a, £950). Used (Image1)

Est. US$300-400

Mauritius . 1878, surcharged set of nine to 2r50c on 5/- bright mauve,. unused or with part original gum, a couple with wing margins, a few trivial faults in places, overall fine or of fine appearance. (S.G. 83-91, £700). Mint H/Un (Image1)

Est. US$200-300

Mauritius . 1938-45, 2c grey to 10r rose violet,. never hinged set in blocks of four, fresh bright colors, fine-very fine. (Sc. 211-22, $478).. Blocks (Image1)

Est. US$100-150