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**Aden**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
133	*	1937 (1. Apr.): KG VI 'Dhows', ½ a. to 10 R. olive green, perf. 13x12 wmk. multiple script CA sideways, the unused complete set with 5 r. of lower sheet margin, 2 r. with minimal toned gum, otherwise a fine and scarce unused set Gi = £ 1'200 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Aden 1/12/2025 12:00:00 AM] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
134	*//(*)	King George VI British Colonies 1936/52: Fine unused collection from Aden to Zanzibar with complete sets and better values, starting with Cyprus 1938 two unused sets of which one corner marginal, Aden 1939 set of thirteen, Ascencion 1938, Bahamas 1942 set of 14 in marginal blocks of four and 1948 set (4), Bahrain 1938/41 set of 16 (Gi. 20/37) and 1950 (2.Oct.) set (Gi. 71/79), Basutoland 1938 two compl. sets of 11 (Gi18/28), Burma 1938ff. sets incl. Officials, Falkland Islands 1938 complete set of 18 to one Pound with 5s. in diff. shades (5) and Dependencies, India with rare sets of 1938 'Chamba State' (Gi.82/99), 'Patalia State' with officials, 1938 Kenya Uganda Tanganyika, Kuwait (1937/40), Malayan States, New Zealand with 1931/39 Postal fiscals, North Borneo 1947 Crown Colony 'Specimen' set to £5, Nyasaland high values 2s. to £1 in blocks of four. The second album starting with Pakistan, Seychelles 1938 set of 25 to 5r., Sierra Leone 1938 set of 14 up to 1£ in blocks of four, Sudan 1941 set of 15 up to 20 p. and Camel Postman officials in marginal corner blocks of four of lower right corner sheet with plate numbers, further Turks and Caicos and Virgin Islands. A fine unused collection in above average condition. Viewing recommended. Gi. = £ 25'000+ (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41) (Image 42) (Image 43) (Image 44) (Image 45) (Image 46) (Image 47) (Image 48) (Image 49) (Image 50) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Aden Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
5001	cover	1843 (Jan 7): Soldier's concessionary rate entire letter from Aden to Ipswich, endorsed from Gunner Thomas Cooper of the 4th Company, 2nd Battalion of Artillery, correctly countersigned at base by his Commanding Officer Captain G. Yeadon (who later fought in the Abyssinia Campaign); further endorsed "Via Falmouth" at left and struck on reverse with London cds in red (Feb 12) and Ipswich arrival cds (Feb 14) in black and charged "2" (pence) for an unpaid Soldier's letter. Removable thin brown paper at top (contact www.thestamprestorer.com) otherwise fine - an extremely early Military entire from Aden. Note: The Gunner writes from hospital that his ankle has suffered from rheumatism and then from the 'fever' and that he cannot face another four years in India and hopes to be invalided out of the Army (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
5002	cover	1857: Entire letter and enclosure datelined "Steamer Pottinger W. Aden" mailed to Leamington endorsed "England via Marseilles" with superb double arc "ADEN" cds in black (Dec 26). Framed "INDIA PAID" in black on obverse and rated "9d." to pay in manuscript; reverse with London cds in blue (Jan 12, 1858) and Leamington arrival of the following day. A fine and interesting entire - the writer had been unable to afford the £50 required for a cabin (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
5003	cover	1865: India 2 s. orange and 1866 4 a. green, Die I, used on 1872 cover to London endorsed "via Southampton" tied both in manuscript and by superb "ADEN STEAMER POINT / 121" duplex in black (Sept 29) - an early usage, Proud records the first use of this cancellation (Proud K6) as September 14; reverse with London arrival cds (Oct 25). A particularly attractive and scarce cover (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Aden 62+69] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
5004	cover	1873: India ½ blue, Die II and 1 a. plum (4 examples) used on 1885 cover to London endorsed "via Brindisi" all tied by "ADEN / B22" duplexes in black (Oct 12). Reverse with London arrival cds (Oct 27). Fresh and fine (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Aden 76+89] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM
5005	cover	1893/1920: Small group of covers/cards (6) most with India frankings, 1893 cover with India 2 a. 6 p. green tied small squared circle datestamp, India ½ a. green stationery envelope up-rated with 1882 ½ a. blue-green and 9 p. carmine pair tied by large squared circle datestamp; 1 a. stationery card with Aden squared circle and framed "TOO LATE", 1901 cover with 1882 1 a. pair tied by ADEN cds's, 1904 postcard with GB 1 d. tied by Aden cds with PAQUEBOT alongside and scarce 1920 card with India 1½ a. tied by PERIM cds. A fine quality group (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (All Images)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM

**Aegean Islands**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
7594	*/	1912/1944: ITALIAN AEGEAN ISLAND, the Collection in album pages of unused stamps of all the 13 islands (Calino, Carchi, Caso, Coo, Lero, Lipso, Nisiro, Patmo, Piscopi, Rodi, Scarpanto, Simi, Stampalia) with all the cpl. sets of Ferrucci, Garibaldi (almost all in never hinged conditions). Michetti and Leoni (generally hinged but also never hinged) including Castelrosso and the General Issues. Additionally some set of stamps surcharged by the German occupation in 1944. Minor faults in few specimens and general good conditions (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41) (Image 42) (Image 43) (Image 44) (Image 45) (Image 46) (Image 47) (Image 48) (Image 49) (All Images)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM

**Afghanistan**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
927		1931/39 Newspaper stamps used/unused, study collection starting with 2 p. brown to claret, 2 p. olive black, 2 p. deep black to slate with two imperf. copies, 1936 four imperf. copies unused and four used together with 2 p. vermilion with two imperf. copies. Further album page with 1939 (May) coat of Arms 2 p. black on plain and wove paper, incl. one 'SPECIMEN' ovpted copy, one vert. pair imperf. between and a complete sheet of 25 as well as 1969 Zahir Shah 100 p. green and 150 p.red brown with four cover usages. A fine and rarely seen offer (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Afghanistan N215/N220+N259] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
5007	cover	Second Afghan War 1865: 1 a. brown and 1866 4 a. green, Die I, used on 1879 cover to London endorsed "via Brindisi" and, at base, "Kurrum, Afghanistan 20/9/79", tied by manuscript "Stamped" and by square 10 barred obliterator in black. Reverse with "KURRUM" cds (Sept 21). KOHAT transit cds (Sept 23), Bombay cds (Sept 29) and obverse with 'London / Paid' cds of receipt in red (Oct 16). Typical creases and soiling due to wartime conditions but a generally fine and rare cover (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Afghanistan 59+69] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-24, 11:59 PM

**Albania**
Lot	Symbol	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1521	cover	1849 (June 16): Entire letter from Prizren, Kosovo, mailed to Lyons, France and struck in transit at Kotor with two fine strikes of "CATTARO / 27 LUGo." datestamps in black. Red "TS" (Transit Sarde) and entry marking adjacent in red, Lyon arrival (Aug 7) on reverse and charged "15" décimes due. Fresh and fine entire (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1522	piece	1913: 2 pa. on 5 pa. yellow-brown, good colour, perforations mainly fine, overprinted double-headed "EAGLE" in black, tied to small piece by black ELBASAN cds. Fine and rare. Cert. Peters (2025) Mi = € 2'000 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Albania A3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1523	piece	1913: 2 pi. dark-grey-blue, overprinted double-headed "EAGLE" in black, strong colour, perforations normal but for the top which are typically ragged, used on small piece, tied by SHQIPENIE cds. in black, fine and scarce on piece. Signed Prendushi. Mi = € 500 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Albania 8] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1524	piece	1913: 5 pi. deep-lilac, overprinted double-headed "EAGLE" in black, good colour, somewhat typical rough perfs., used on small piece, tied by violet cds. of "VLONE". Light foxing to edges, otherwise fine and scarce. The violet Vlone indicates authentic postal use at the PTT counter. Cert. Peters (2025). Mi = € 1'100 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Albania 10] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1525	piece	1913 (June 16): Double Eagle handstamped surcharge in black on Turkey 1909/11 1 pi. ultramarine with béhié in red, strong colour, normal perforations, used on small piece, tied by black cds. Signed E. Diena. Cert. Peters (2025) Mi = € 1'700 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Albania 14] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1526	cover	1914: 5 q. green and 10 q. red postal stationery cards, surcharged with the “7 Mars” overprint in black, both neatly used with clear red circular “VLONE / SHQIPENIE 12-3-1914” datestamp in red-brown. Clean and attractive example of these elusive provisional issue. A desirable and scarce pair of early Albanian postal history. Michel = € 2'000 (Image 1)	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1527	piece	1925: Complete set of “7 Mars” overprints on Skanderbeg issue, each neatly tied to piece by clear blue “Shqipenie” circular cancellations. Scarce and attractive presentation as a set, mostly fine, with fresh colours and fine strikes. A desirable set of this popular commemorative, seldom seen genuinely used on piece. Michel = € 500 (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Albania 35/40] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1528	*	1929: Complete unused Air Mail set with the red-brown “Mbr. Shqiptare” overprint on the 1925 issue. Fresh colours, good perforations, large part og., overall fine and attractive. A scarce and popular early Albanian airmail set. Michel = € 1'800 (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Albania 210/216] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1529	cover	1933: Value Letter to Italy with High Franking and Wax Seals. Large registered cover sent from Tirane to Italy, dated 23 May 1933, envelope of the Kingdom of Albania, 'Komanda e Mbrotjes Kombtare' (National Defence Command), bearing a spectacular franking including three examples of the 1930 1 fr. violet “Ura e Zogut” (Zog Bridge), plus 1930 King Zog 25 q. blue, 10 q. red, and two 5 q. green definitives (total of 3.50 Fr.). Tied by TIRANË 23.V.33 cds., with DURRËS transit and TORINO arrival 26.V.33. Reverse with five partial red wax seals of the Reparti Arkës Qendrore (Central Treasury Department). Endorsed as a value letter, addressed to the Artillery & Engineering School Command in Turin. Scarce Albanian value-declared official letter, combining both high franking and official wax sealing (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Albania 252-257] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1530	**/bof	1961: Yuri Gagarin Air mail complete set of three values in unused blocks of 10 with left side marginal, with "POSTA AJRORE" overprint in red-brown. Featuring the striking portraits of the first man in space. Fresh unused multiples with bright colours, light horizontal fold between blocks as often found, otherwise fine and attractive. A desirable space topical issue in large multiples, ideal for exhibition or specialist collections. Michel = € 600+ (Image 1) Get Market Data for [Albania Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	CLOSED Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM