1902 (November 8) Legal size OHMS Board of Education, South Kensington, London, S.W. envelope, franked with a 5p dull purple and blue Queen Victoria with three-line "BOARD OF EDUCATION" departmental overprint in black tied by London squared circle datestamp, central vertical fold to envelope, an elusive official franked cover, F-VF (SG O81) (Image)

Estimate 1500 $

On Her Majesty's Service Frankings Two large OHMS labels from Board of Eduction, South Kensington, London, S.W., both addressed to Paris, France; the first endorsed "Insured for Sixteen Shillings 16/- Glass with care" franked with 2p grey green and carmine and two 1sh dull green QV with Government Parcel overprint (one of the 1sh has dot to left of "T" variety) tied by bold parcel cancels. The second label endorsed "Photos with care, registered" and franked with three-line Board of Eduction overprint vertical pair of 5p dull purple and blue Queen Victoria plus a single ½p blue green KEVII tied by light South Kensington CDS postmarks, clear oval Registered South Kensington 6 NO 02 datestamp. Both labels with peripheral flaws; the government parcel with overall light soiling, still rarely seen official frankings, Fine (SG O68, O68c, O70, O81, O83) (Image)

Estimate 1000 $

Queen Victoria Surface Printed Collection A few hundred mounted on over 60 quadrilled pages, emphasis on 1881 1p lilac and 1887 ½p vermilion with interesting representation of different types of cancels (including South African postmarks), printings, minor plate varieties, officials noting SG O31, O41a "OFFICIAI" variety both used. Earlier surface printed stamps shown are in mixed condition; a few covers, odds & ends. Worth a look. (Image)

Estimate 350 $