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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 103

Great Britain and British Commonwealth
Antigua to Boliva
image Sale No: 103
Lot No:271
Symbol:Cat No:1

Antigua, 1862, Queen Victoria, 6d blue green, rough perf 14 to 16. Near full o.g., hinge remnant, typical perfs and centering, fresh and about Fine. Scott No. 1 $950.
SG No. 1; £800 ($950). US$0 (Image)

SG £800 ($950)



Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:05:33 EST
Sold For 260

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:273
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:39

New South Wales, 1850, Sydney View, 3d yellow green, yellowish wove paper. Four well balanced margins, attractive numeral grid (71), fresh and attractive, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 9a.
SG No. 39; £350 ($420). US$0 (Image)

SG £350 ($420)



Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:06:38 EST
Sold For 120

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:274
Symbol:Cat No:379

Australia, 1964, £2 Admiral King. Right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine. SG No. 360.
Scott No. 379; $390. US$0 (Image)

Scott $390



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:07:05 EST
Sold For 140

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:275
Symbol:
Australia, 1919 Ross-Smith First Aerial Post. Tied by "First Aerial Mail, Great Britain to Australia, 26 Feb. 1929" oval flight datestamp on large piece, also with lightly struck violet "Per Vickers Vimy Aeroplane to Australia" handstamp, extremely scarce and Very Fine, with 1991 E. Diena certificate.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

On November 12, 1919, Ross Macpherson Smith, Keith Smith, J. M. Bennett and W. H. Shiers left London in a Vickers Vimy aircraft and arrived in Darwin on December 10, Smith telegraphed the Australian prime minister requesting a commemorative stamp be issued, and this commemorative label was designed by A.I.F. war artist Lieutenant Benson, a total of 576 labels were made 346 of which were attached to incoming mail carried on the trip.
US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500



Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:08:05 EST
Sold For 2100

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:282
Symbol:Cat No:2

Bahamas, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1d dull lake, imperf, thin paper. Block of four, o.g., several small hinge remnants, ample margins to just clear at right, bright and fresh, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1 $300.
SG No. 2; £260 for singles ($310). US$0 (Image)

SG £260 for singles ($310)



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:19:39 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:283
Symbol:Cat No:2

Barbados, 1852, "Britannia" (½d) deep green, imperf, blued paper. Horiz. pair, o.g., lightly hinged, four full margins, exceptionally fresh and choice, Very Fine. Scott No. 1 $330.
SG No. 2; £300 for singles ($360). US$0 (Image)

SG £300 for singles ($360)



Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:20:10 EST
Sold For 110

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:284
Symbol:Cat No:4

Barbados, 1852, "Britannia" (1d) deep blue, imperf, blued paper. Block of 12, o.g., several n.h., well margined, Extremely Fine, a stunning block. Scott No. 2.
SG No. 4; £540 ($640). US$0 (Image)

SG £540 ($640)



Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 19:21:02 EST
Sold For 270


Australian States to British Guiana
image Sale No: 103
Lot No:447
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:136 var.

South Australia, 1879, Queen Victoria, 6d bright blue, perf 10, double impression. Broad Star watermark. Very lightly canceled, unusual printing flaw, F.-V.F., variety unlisted in both S.G. and Scott. Scott No. 69c var.
SG No. 136 var.; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200



Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:32:08 EST
Sold For 280

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:448
Symbol:Cat No:136a

South Australia, 1876, Queen Victoria, 1s reddish lake brown, perf 10. Broad Star watermark. O.g., typically centered for these difficult issues, rich color, Fine. Scott No. 73f.
SG No. 136a; £550 ($650). US$0 (Image)

SG £550 ($650)



Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:32:34 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:449
Symbol:Cat No:O83a

South Australia, 1901, 2½d indigo, "O.S." inverted. Horizontal pair, o.g., fresh with deep color, Fine, a very scarce multiple.
SG No. O83a; £1,200 fo singles ($1,430). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,200 fo singles ($1,430)



Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:33:26 EST
Sold For 375

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:450
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:451a

Victoria, 1911, 6d yellow green, perf 11x12½. "Registered, Stock Exchange" town cancel, fresh color, a very scarce combination, F.-V.F.
SG No. 451a; £900 ($1,070). US$0 (Image)

SG £900 ($1,070)



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:34:19 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:451
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:9b

Victoria, 1851, Queen Victoria ("Half Length"), Ham printing, 3rd Die State, 1d dull rose. Used plating group of 22 singles + horizontal pair, mounted on page, nearly all four margins, various cancels, including several interesting, expect usual amount of flaws/faults, note various shades, etc., generally F.-V.F., a wonderful opportunity. Scott No. 2 $4,800.
SG No. 9b; £4,800 ($5,710); Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)

SG £4,800 ($5,710)
Est. $1,500-2,000



Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:34:43 EST
Sold For 1000

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:452
Symbol:Cat No:92d

Victoria, 1862, 4p rose, "Five Shillings" watermark. Full o.g., couple trivial flaws, F.-V.F., extremely scarce, ex-Purves. Scott No. 62 $3,750.
SG No. 92d; £3,500 ($4,160). US$0 (Image)

SG £3,500 ($4,160)



Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:35:28 EST
Sold For 1350

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:453
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:137A

Victoria, 1878, 2d violet on lilac. Neat barred "Victoria" cancel, strong color in distinctive lilac paper, Fine, a very scarce paper variety, only cataloged in used condition. SG No. 198 £1,500 ($1,780).
Scott No. 137A; $1,200. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,200



Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:36:17 EST
Sold For 800

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:454
Symbol:Cat No:219 var.

Victoria, 1905-12, 1d rose-pink, experimental black bar overprint. Block of 8 with right selvage, o.g., never hinged, well centered, brilliant and fresh, Very Fine and choice. SG No. 139 var.
Scott No. 219 var.; Estimate $200 - 300.

These experimental overprints were prepared in October 1907 for experiments, or for use in stamp vending machines (Kellow, Stamps of Victoria, p. 295).
US$200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300



Opening US$ 120.00


Closed..Aug-26-2022, 04:00:00 EST
Sold For 0

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:455
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:280-282

Victoria, 1879, £25-£100 Stamp Duty issues. All with revenue manuscript cancels, £25 with pre-printing paper fold, £50 small staple holes, otherwise fresh, bright and attractive, Very Fine appearance. Scott No. AR55-AR57.
SG No. 280-282; £700 ($830). US$0 (Image)

SG £700 ($830)



Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:37:23 EST
Sold For 475

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:456
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:30w

Australia, 1915, Kangaroo and Map, 5s gray & yellow. 2nd watermark inverted. Bottom left corner single, Very Fine, an extremely scarce variety. Scott No. 44a.
SG No. 30w; £500 ($600). US$0 (Image)

SG £500 ($600)



Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:37:42 EST
Sold For 180

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:457
Symbol:Cat No:53

Australia, 1918, King George V, 1d rose red, Die III, bisect, used pair. 2nd watermark. Left stamp diagonally bisected and tied on cover to Ivanhoe by Melbourne "2 DE 18" machine cancel with "Victoria" slug, Very Fine. Scott No. 21c.
SG No. 53; Estimate $250 - 350.

The increased ½d war tax on letters taking effect on November 4th, 1918 lead to shortages of ½d issues with the 1d values at times being bisected.
US$250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350



Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:38:01 EST
Sold For 675

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:458
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:114

Australia, 1930, Kangaroo and Map, £2 black & rose. Small Multiple watermark. Lightly canceled, well centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 102 $800.
SG No. 114; £750 ($890). US$0 (Image)

SG £750 ($890)



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:38:33 EST
Sold For 325

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:459
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:D44

Australia, Postage Due, 1903, 20s emerald green, perf 11. Watermarked Large Crown & NSW. Neat "NSW" oval, Just Fine, quite scarce. Scott No. J22 $2,750.
SG No. D44; £2,250 ($2,680). US$0 (Image)

SG £2,250 ($2,680)



Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:38:49 EST
Sold For 575

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:460
Symbol:Cat No:O19

Australia, Official, 1914, 2½d indigo, perforated "O.S." 1st watermark. O.g., n.h., bottom sheet margin single, fresh and F.-V.F.
SG No. O19; £400 ($480). US$0 (Image)

SG £400 ($480)



Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:39:14 EST
Sold For 140

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:463
Symbol:Cat No:304i

British Guiana, 1935, 24¢ Silver Jubilee, dash by turret. O.g., centered; toned gum, Fine. Scott No. 226 var.
SG No. 304i; £475 ($560). US$0 (Image)

SG £475 ($560)



Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 20:40:12 EST
Sold For 100


Bahamas
image Sale No: 103
Lot No:1
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:2

Bahamas, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1d dull lake, imperf, thin paper. Neat barred "A05" oval cancel, ample to large margins, strong color; light staining at right, otherwise Very Fine, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 1.
SG No. 2; £1,300 ($1,550). US$0 (Image)

SG £1,300 ($1,550)



Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 15:07:52 EST
Sold For 450

image Sale No: 103
Lot No:2
Symbol:Cat No:2

Bahamas, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1d lake, imperf, medium to thick slightly transparent paper. Left margin horizontal pair, o.g., ample to large margins, strong color, Very Fine, consider to be unused remainders, with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 1 var.
SG No. 2 footnote; £500 for singles ($600). US$0 (Image)

SG £500 for singles ($600)



Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 15:08:29 EST
Sold For 170
image Sale No: 103
Lot No:3
Symbol:o&nbs
Cat No:3

Bahamas, 1860, Queen Victoria, 1d lake, clean-cut perf 14 to 16. Neat barred "27" oval cancel of Out Islands, wide margins, strong bright color, Very Fine and attractive, a lovely example of this very scarce stamp. Scott No. 2a.
SG No. 3; £750 ($890). US$0 (Image)

SG £750 ($890)



Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Aug-25-2022, 15:09:21 EST
Sold For 325


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