Kuwait. 1939 2r Unmounted mint block of nine with margin at base, one stamp with the variety extended "T", a little gum toning. S.G. 48/a, £1,180. Photo on Page 118. (Image1)

Muscat. 1947 (July 24) Registered 1½a postal stationery envelope to the USA bearing India KGVI 3p, 1a (2), 1½a, 2a, 3a and 3½a (four stamps on the reverse) and a registration label handstamped "MUSCAT", endorsed from the Postmaster, arrival backstamps, with the accompanying Certificate of Posting, the cover and C.O.P both with "MUSCAT" double ring datestamps. An unusual registered cover with its C.O.P.

Oman. 1978 40b, 50b and 75b Surcharge set of three (on 1975 National Day 150b, 250b or 1975 Womens Year 150b), all used, the 40b surcharge with a few short perfs at lower right corner, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 212/4, £1,100. (3).

Qatar. c.1953 Commercial covers to England bearing British Postal Agencies 6a on KGVI 6d, or 1½a on KGVI 1½d vertical pair + 1½a on QEII 1½d vertical pair, both with light Doha double ring cancels (one in violet), one a "Government of Qatar" printed envelope with cachet of the State Engineers Office, Doha. (2).