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Elizabeth II Issues continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20320   image1957 (20 May) Complete newspaper, franked with QEII 2m brown tied to the address label, with CHERKES CHIFTLIK/RURAL POSTAL SERVICE datestamp alongside. An unusual and scarce example of newspaper usage, particularly desirable with this Rural Postal Service cancellation. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 60

Currently (SAN)...CHF 60.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Independence Period 1960 to date
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20321   image1960s Group of three locally used covers, franked with 10m and 20m values, all tied by KIBRIS TÜRK POSTALARI star-and-crescent cancellations. One cover, addressed to Nicosia, has the stamp and Turkish cancellation obliterated by a black ink box, before being additionally cancelled by a NICOSIA circular datestamp. An unusual and historically significant trio illustrating the complex postal arrangements of the period. (3). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 40

Currently (SAN)...CHF 40.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20322 ,   image1960–61 Independence Overprints. Attractive trio of items, all franked with the first Independence overprinted issue, comprising a registered airmail cover from Limassol to California, U.S.A., a registered airmail cover from Nicosia to Holland, and a large part parcel card from Platres bearing high-value frankings. A fine and scarce group (3). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 40

Currently (SAN)...CHF 40.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20323   image1960 (17 Oct.) Cyprus Republic overprinted issue, complete set of fifteen to £1, all tied on four small registered envelopes addressed to Switzerland by the oval REGISTERED / NICOSIA, CYPRUS / 17 OC 60 datestamp. A very fine and attractive complete set on commercial-style registered covers. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8)

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Estimate. CHF 80

Currently (SAN)...CHF 80.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20324   image1964–78 Aerogrammes. Group of seven used aerogrammes, including three cancelled by the DRIMOU RURAL SERVICE / G.R. handstamp, one additionally bearing the boxed cachet "HELP THE PEOPLE OF CYPRUS / 220,000 REFUGEES ARE HOMELESS". An attractive and interesting group of modern Cyprus postal history. Fine (7). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 40

Currently (SAN)...CHF 40.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20325   image1964 The Erenköy Enclave: Large part stampless envelope bearing red cachet LEFKOSA/KIBRIS/ H/M (H/M Mizmete Mahsus on Official Service), plus number "3168" alongside, very scarce uages as mail into the enclsve could only be delivered via the United Nations Forces Note: The Erenköy (Kokkina) Enclave became a vital Turkish Cypriot stronghold following intercommunal violence in 1963. In August 1964, it withstood heavy attacks before Turkish air intervention and a UN-brokered ceasefire secured its survival. The enclave remains a powerful symbol of resilience in the history of the Cyprus conflict. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20326   image1967–80 Group of ten covers illustrating a variety of interesting postal usages and auxiliary markings, including the scarce linear "TOO LATE" handstamp, Returned Letter Office blue sealing tape, Registered Mail bag tag, and APSIOU G.R./RURAL SERVICE circular datestamp. An attractive and useful postal history group, mixed to fine. (10). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate. CHF 80

Currently (SAN)...CHF 80.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20327   image1972–73 Pre-Invasion Turkish Mail. Group of seven covers from the Turkish Cypriot community prior to the 1974 invasion, including two registered usages. An interesting and increasingly difficult group of modern Cyprus postal history. Mixed condition (7). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 70

Currently (SAN)...CHF 70.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20328   image1974–84 Turkish Area postal history group, comprising twelve covers, including two with censorship markings applied after the 1974 invasion, together with registered usages and a range of interesting instructional handstamps. A useful and increasingly difficult group documenting the early postal history of the Turkish-controlled area of Cyprus. Mixed to fine. (10). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 50

Currently (SAN)...CHF 50.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Collections
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
20329   image1880-1910 Duplex Town Cancellations – Specialised Collection. An outstanding and highly specialised collection of hundreds of stamps, singles, multiples and pieces illustrating the numerical duplex town cancellations of Cyprus. The collection includes the major office numerals 098 Platres (extremely scarce), D47 Polymedia (rare military camp cancellation, including S.G. 1 plate 19 with RRR D47 cancel), D48 HQ Camp, Nicosia (rare military cancellation), 942 Larnaca, 969 Nicosia (recorded in use until 1924), 974 Kyrenia, 975 Limassol, 981 Paphos, and 982 Famagusta, the latter found only on Queen Victoria issues. A remarkable reference collection formed over many years, offering exceptional scope for the specialist in Cyprus postal history and cancellations. A collection that must be viewed to appreciate its depth and quality. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 700

Currently (SAN)...CHF 700.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20330   image1881-1976 Used Collection. A well-formed collection of Cyprus from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, neatly housed in an album, comprising several hundred used stamps. Highlights include the 1928 50th Anniversary set to 45pi, 1934 Pictorials on Script watermark complete, 1935 Silver Jubilee represented by two complete sets, 1938–51 George VI definitive set to £1, including a useful range of shades, the 1955 Elizabeth II definitive set, and the 1960–61 Republic overprinted set, together with many additional definitive and commemorative issues. A clean and attractive collection with good catalogue value. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 150

Currently (SAN)...CHF 150.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20331   image1894-2000 SPECIMENS. An extensive mint collection of Cyprus Specimen stamps, housed in an album, comprising Queen Victoria 1894 set (S.G. 40–49) represented by singles, pairs and strips of three, together with a complete mint set; Edward VII 1902–04 complete set of ten mint; George V 1912–15 Multiple Crown watermark definitives mint; 1924–28 Shield Issue to 45pi mint; 1925 Crown Colony set of five mint; 1934 Pictorials overprinted SPECIMEN, complete mint; 1935 Silver Jubilee set mint; 1937 Coronation set mint; 1938–51 George VI definitives from ¼pi to 45pi mint; 1946 Victory set mint; and an extensive Queen Elizabeth II section including early Europa issues and definitives to £5, all mint never hinged. A substantial collection comprising many hundreds of stamps, well presented in an album and offering an excellent basis for further expansion. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 500

Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20332 O   image1896 QV 2pi blue & purple, Crown CA watermark, showing the rare horizontal sheet-margin watermark at foot error. A striking and desirable positional variety, accompanied by a David Brandon Certificate. A scarce Queen Victoria watermark error. (Image 1)

Estimate. CHF 200

Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20333   image1910-1965 Paphos District Postal History Study. An extensive and well-organised specialised collection housed in an album, comprising several hundred covers and pieces spanning the reigns of Edward VII, George V, George VI and QueenElizabeth II. Featuring a wide range of postal markings, cancellations and routes from the Paphos district, this is an excellent basis for further study or exhibition development. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 260

Currently (SAN)...CHF 260.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20334   image1912-1965 Limassol District Postal History. An extensive and well-organised study of the postal history of the Limassol District, housed in an album and comprising several hundred covers and pieces from the George V, George VI and Queen Elizabeth II periods. The collection includes a wide variety of town and village postmarks, postal markings, rates and usages, offering an excellent basis for further research or exhibition development. A substantial and valuable reference collection for the specialist in Cyprus postal history. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 260

Currently (SAN)...CHF 260.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
20335   image1940-1948 George VI Censored & Registered Airmail Covers. An attractive and scarce collection of 14 covers, comprising censored and registered airmail usages to a wide range of destinations. Highlights include an airmail cover to Batavia, Java, with arrival datestamp, together with covers addressed to New York, Norfolk, Virginia, Austria, London, Sussex, Glasgow, and Manchester. Also included is a scarce AV2 censored cover to London. A desirable and well-balanced group offering excellent scope for the postal historian. (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 240

Currently (SAN)...CHF 240.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM

Italian States

Sicily » 1/2 Grano, Plate I » Stamps
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40000 O 1a image1859 1/2 Gr. plate I, porous paper (NA) dark orange (arancio), position 23, fine four-margined example used with no point of the cancel touching the central image. Expertise: Signed "AD" and "ED" of Enzo and Alberto Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 200

Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40001 O 1a image1859 1/2 Gr. plate I, porous paper (NA) orange (arancio), early printing in fine, four-margined horizontal strip of three used, a most attractive and rare used multiple. Expertise: Signed Russo, A.Diena and Giacomo Bottacchi, Cert. Alberto Diena (1962). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 1,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40002 O 1a image1859 1/2 Gr. plate I, porous paper (NA) orange (arancio), fine four-margined used example, scarce (Sassone 1a, €2'400). Expertise: Signed Giacomo Bottacchi, Cert. Alberto Diena (1967). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 150

Currently (SAN)...CHF 150.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40003 O 1b image1859 1/2 Gr. plate I, porous paper (NA) olive yellow (giallo oliva), four good to large margins used with low cancel, very fine and extremely rare as the olive yellow shade is a great rarity. Expertise: Signed A. Fiecchi and A.Diena, Cert. Alberto Diena (1948) and (1967), Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Estimate. CHF 4,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 4,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM

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