Cayman Islands, 1900, Queen Victoria, ½d Pale Green. Two horizontal strips of three with right sheet selvage, tied by "George Town, Grand Cayman, NO 7 '08" cds on registered cover to Hull, England, "R" in oval handstamp, forwarded to Liverpool, Mobile, Ala. (FX-MO1) and New York (FX-NY1a) registry exchange labels, reverse with Mobile (11.24) and New York (11.26) transits, Hull (12.6) arrival backstamp, readdressed locally; small cover tear at right, Very Fine and scarce registry use, ex-Cooley. SG No. 1a.
Scott No. 1; Estimate $300 - 400.

The six ½p stamps pay the 1d foreign postage rate plus 2d registry fee. The use of ½d stamps on foreign mail is most uncommon. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Cayman Islands, 1907, King Edward VII, 1d on 5s Salmon & Green. Town cancel; slight surface soiling (certificate calls stains), otherwise Fine, with 2017 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 19.
SG No. 19; £400 ($490). SG £400 ($490)
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SG £400 ($490)

Cayman Islands, 1907, King Edward VII, ½d Green. Total of 96 stamps in large blocks, all tied by strikes of "George Town, Grand, JU 11 07" cds on front and reverse of exploded large-size cover to Germany, matching "R" registry oval, Mobile, Ala. (FX-MO1) and New York (FX-NY1a) registry exchange labels, reverse with Mobile (6.25), New York (6.27) and Oldenburg (7.8) arrival cds, some stamp flaws, Very Fine and rare 4 shilling franking, an exceptional large size franking, ex-Cooley. SG No. 25.
Scott No. 21; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Cayman Islands, 1907, King Edward VII, ½d-2½d & 1908, ¼d Brown. Vertical pairs of ½d-2½d, all tied by "Georgetown, Cayman, JY 6 '08" cds on registered cover to Coventry, England, forwarded to Liverpool, Mobile, Ala. (FX-MO1) and New York (FX-NY1a) registry exchange labels; no backflap, Very Fine and scarce registry use, ex-A.R.T. collection.
Scott No. 21-23, 31; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 4d Dull Rose, Imperf. Large Star watermark, central grid cancel, clear to mostly large margins, strong color, Very Fine, choice so nice. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 4; £4,500 ($5,540).

AN ATTRACTIVE SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1859 4D QUEEN VICTORIA IMPERFORATE ISSUES. SG £4,500 ($5,540)
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SG £4,500 ($5,540)

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 4d Dull Rose, Imperf. Large Star watermark, neat grid cancel, large margins to just shaving at top, rich color; tiny corner crease and thin, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 4; £4,500 ($5,540). SG £4,500 ($5,540)
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SG £4,500 ($5,540)

Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, 5d Chestnut, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancel, large to huge margins, rich deep color, Extremely Fine and choice, a wonderful gem, signed Holcombe. Scott No. 6.
SG No. 5; £150 ($180). SG £150 ($180)
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SG £150 ($180)

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 8d Brown, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancel, full ample margins, deep bold color, Very Fine. Scott No. 8.
SG No. 7; £1,500 ($1,840). SG £1,500 ($1,840)
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SG £1,500 ($1,840)

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 9d Purple Brown, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancel, margins clear to mostly large showing portion of adjacent stamp at top, strong bold color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 9.
SG No. 8; £900 ($1,110). SG £900 ($1,110)
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SG £900 ($1,110)

Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, 1s9d Green, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancel, clear to large margins, rich deep color, Very Fine. Scott No. 12.
SG No. 11; £800 ($980). SG £800 ($980)
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SG £800 ($980)

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 2s Dull Blue, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancels, margins large to just shaving at left, rich vibrant color, Fine and attractive. Scott No. 13.
SG No. 12; £1,300 ($1,600). SG £1,300 ($1,600)
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SG £1,300 ($1,600)

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 2s Dull Blue, Imperf. Large Star watermark, grid cancels, ample to mostly large margins, rich brilliant color; couple small filled thins, Very Fine and choice appearance. Scott No. 13.
SG No. 12; £1,300 ($1,600). SG £1,300 ($1,600)
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SG £1,300 ($1,600)

Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d Reddish Lilac, Blued Paper, Imperf. Unwatermarked, grid cancels, strong color, ample to large margins, Very Fine. Scott No. 15.
SG No. 16; £650 ($800). SG £650 ($800)
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SG £650 ($800)

Ceylon, 1866, Queen Victoria, 5d Gray Olive, Watermark Reversed. Crown CC watermark (23mm high), light grid cancel, beautifully centered, rich deep color, Extremely Fine, with 2017 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 52e var.
SG No. 54ax; £350 ($430). SG £350 ($430)
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SG £350 ($430)

Ceylon, 1872-80, Queen Victoria, 2¢-96¢ Issues Complete. Plate proof on black on glazed card, mounted on pieces showing the dates of striking, with toning affecting 8¢ & 48¢ values and crease in 30¢, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce set.
SG No. 121P-132P; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Ceylon, 1879, Queen Victoria, 2r50¢ Dull Rose, Perf 12½x14. Crown CC watermark, barred duplex cancel, well centered, bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 82.
SG No. 138; £425 ($520). SG £425 ($520)
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SG £425 ($520)

Ceylon, 1912, King George V, 50r Dull Purple. Multiple Crown CA watermark, full o.g., rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 215.
SG No. 320; £600 ($740). SG £600 ($740)
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SG £600 ($740)

Ceylon, 1925, King George V, 1,000r Purple on Red, Overprinted "Specimen". Multiple Crown CA watermark, full o.g., bright and fresh, Very Fine.
SG No. 323s; £1,500 ($1,840). SG £1,500 ($1,840)
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SG £1,500 ($1,840)

Ceylon, 1924, King George V, 20r Black & Red on Blue. Multiple Script CA watermark, Puwakpitya town cancel, well centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 244.
SG No. 357; £375 ($460). SG £375 ($460)
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SG £375 ($460)