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Central & South America continued...

Venezuela continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1421 c 3b image#3b, 1859 2r Rose red, fine printing, a very fine diagonal bisect with luxuriant color, clear to ample margins, neatly tied by "0" handstamp on July 20, 1865 folded cover from Mérida to Maracaibo, an extremely fine example of this franking, with the added significance of demonstrating a late usage; 2010 Moorhouse certificate; ex-Hubbard. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
1422 c 18 image#18, 1865-70 ½r Rose brown, on reverse of March 5, 1868 envelope, opened for display with upper back flap missing, from Paris to Valencia, Venezuela, bearing France 1863-70 20c Blue, type II, in strip of four being defective at right, tied by Paris dotted star with c.d.s. alongside, the cover being paid and carried at single rate to harbor in Venezuela where the "1½" reales due marking was struck, from Valencia being redirected -very probably the new addressee was written on the upper back flap lacking- and was franked with ½r Rose brown strip of three, with good margins except for touching at top, tied by ink strokes applied in Valencia, slight soiling not detracting from this rarity; Kurt Kimmel expert states in his certificate that "neither BPP expert Dr. Heister nor myself have seen another cover where the postage due rate was handstamped and franked with Venezuelan postage stamps"; signed Calves and Goebel and accompanied by 2008 Kimmel certificate. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1423 c 20, 20a image#20, 20a, 1866-69 1r Vermilion, two single examples, one of which showing top sheet margin, additionally a diagonal bisect, all very attractive with large margins for the most part, paying a 2½ Reales rate which corresponds to the weight from 1½ to 1¾ ounces for the first distance, on undated cover from La Guaira to Caracas, tied by several strikes of ''Correos/La Guaira'' double circle without date, filing fold at left which just impinges on the left-hand adhesive, being hardly visible, a visually striking franking, which is the only combination recorded of this kind; signed Roura and accompanied by 2011 Moorhouse certificate; ex-Villasmil and Heister. (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1424 og   image1866 ½r Claret, postal forgery, type I, an incredible block of nine with very large balanced margins all round, in a brownish shade which is characteristic of this forgery, with original gum, some creasing and thin spots at top, which are irrelevant for this, the only recorded unused multiple of this first type postal forgery, which is extremely rare in unused condition; two different types of postal forgery of this denomination were produced, the first, which appeared early in 1866, was printed based on the first setting of the original stamp, the second emerged in 1869 and this time included tête-bêche pairs; 2011 Moorhouse certificate; ex-Moratti and Heister. (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
1425 O   image1866 ½r. Lilac rose, postal forgery, type I, an irregular block of five, excellent margins on all sides, cancelled by bold strikes of the ''Correos/La Guaira'' double circle without date, some usual imperfections of no significance for this, the only recorded multiple in used condition of this forgery, with the only two multiples known in used and unused condition being offered in this sale; 2011 Moorhouse certificate; ex-Moratti and Heister. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1426 O 37c image#37c, 1873 ½r Pale rose, horizontal tête-bêche pair, type 12, inverted transfer and type10, fifth setting, slightly cut into at places with mostly complete to ample margins, neatly cancelled by circular “Correo de Venezuela/Puerto Cabello”, slight horizontal crease of little significance for this variety which is usually affected by faults, this being an attractive example with a virtually complete strike which is centered; 2008 Kimmel certificate. (Image) $2,000.00

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1427 O 39 var. image#39 var., 1873 2r Yellow, a large margined pair featuring spectacular overprint variety with each line swapping part of the overprint of the opposite line, resulting in ''Estampillas de Correo Contraseña Estampillas'' in the upper line and ''Contraseña Estampillas de Correo Contraseña'' at bottom, the former including the superfluous ''Contraseña'' word and ''Estampillas de Correo'' in the latter, two very slight spots of surface rubbing on reverse; a stunning error, this being the only example so far recorded; 2011 Moorhouse certificate; ex-Heister. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

British Comm.

Virgin Is.
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1428 c   image1926-29 Three King George V usages on covers,< two 2d and 3d registered stationery envelopes to England and Germany, additionally franked with 1922-28 issue, the third item, numbered 33, addressed to California, bearing 1½d and 3d cancelled at West End representing a scarce village usage, a fine to very fine and unusual trio. (Image) Est. $300-400

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction

West Europe

Allied Occupation of Sicily
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1429 c   Allied Occupation of Sicily group of over 20 covers, of which some philatelically inspired, including better usages from unusual localities, 15c-10L complete set with each value in marginal blocks of six with imprint on nine separate covers with triangular cachet of the 7th Army, some interesting non-philatelic usages including single 50c with Italian field post c.d.s., four covers to U.S. including two bearing the unusual 2L denomination, etc., also several mint sets and six Allied Military Currency banknotes, fine-very fine. Est. $300-400

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction

British Comm.

Leeward Is.
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1430 c   Antigua and Leeward Islands postal history collection of over 75 covers up to 1963, starting with a 1853 stampless letter, continuing with an array of Q.V. and K.E.VII covers, some registered, including stationery and better frankings, Leeward Islands 1902 overprints, war tax issues, Lady Boat covers, numerous maritime markings, OHMS covers, nice range of Leeward Islands 1921-32 issue including commercial uses, K.G.VI covers with airmails and high denominations, interesting cancellations, censored mail, some inter-islands usages and foreign destinations, etc., predominantly fine-very fine. Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

West. Europe

Belgium
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1431 O   Belgium specialized cancellation collection, mounted on leaves contained in small nine albums, starting with one volume dedicated to early issues from 1849 to 1867, comprising around 75 localities with dotted and barred numerals, following four volumes featuring hundreds of localities represented in c.d.s.'s from A to Z with issues from 1869 to 1911ca., continuing with three albums displaying parcel post and railway stamps, once more hundreds of locations from A to Z being represented in c.d.s's, framed and octagonal handstamps, as well as a miscellaneous group in one volume including issues to 1939 with pre cancels, roller-, octagonal-, and oval types, several scarce to very rare usages are found throughout, mixed condition, a very difficult to duplicate lot, an accurate viewing is required. Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction
Benin
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1432 ogOp   imageBenin assembly of 45 examples with very rare 1892 5c Black overprint se-tenant pair on piece including one stamp with ‘IN’ of ‘Benin’ missing (signed Gilbert), 01 on 5c in strip of three on piece making up a very scarce multiple (signed Darteyre), postage dues complete set overprinted mint (all signed by Calves or Brun, except the 20c which does not possess gum); mostly very fine. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

Central & South America

Brazil
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1433 ogO   imageBrazil mainly classic assembly in predominantly used condition, comprising of few hundreds including duplication, containing "Bull's Eyes" with 60r showing very rare and desirable large circular handstamp from what we presume is Constituição, being clear, 90r used, some "Inclinados", "Verticais" to 600r used and some multiples, "Coloridos" to 430r and various 280r used and unused, "Dom Pedro" complete used including duplication, as well as some semi-modern airmail values, mixed condition, with also some fine and appealing examples; viewing is essential. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

British Comm.

British Comm.
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1434 og/nhO ` British Commonwealth valuable and voluminous holding comprised of stocks, collections and accumulations all housed in around 80 various stockbooks and albums as amassed by an acquisitive collector, all filling five large cartons, there is very little 19th century of consequence present, most are 20th century with emphasis on mint sets from George VI and especially QEII as well as some singles, short sets and souvenir sheets, we note useful Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, British Caribbean, Malta, Cyprus, etc., however virtually all countries are represented, sometimes multiple times, with considerable duplication throughout, there are simply loads of $5.00 to $500.00 catalog value items to be found such as Ascension 1922-37 issues complete mint and St. Helena centenary set mint, just to name a few, much is in mounts in stockbooks so it would be fairly easy to transfer into albums if desired, or it could be the basis of a retail business or it could be a feast for the Ebayer, some toning and/or disturbed gum in places, but much is fine-very fine; plan to devote at least a couple of hours to do a through inspection, which is well advised since the turn of the page could reveal anything in this poorly organized holding. Est. $10,000-15,000

SOLD for $16,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
General
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1435 ogO   British Commonwealth mostly 20th Century accumulation of thousands used and unused, contained in two large boxes, mainly featuring West Indies and Australia with collections in two albums and loose pages, also priced stock pages in numerous small albums including better singles and sets, and cardboard stock pages with duplicates of mainly low values, mixed condition but mostly fine-very fine; examination recommended. Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
British Comm.
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1436 og/nh   British Commonwealth Omnibus issues substantial stock and accumulation of virtually all mint sets housed in fifteen various stockbooks and albums, including 1935 Silver Jubilee unchecked for Gibbons varieties, 1937 Coronation, 1945-46 Peace, 1949 UPU, 1953 Coronation, 1958 West Indies Federation, 1963 Freedom From Hunger, 1963 Red Cross, 1965 ITU, 1966 Churchill, 1966 Royal Visit, 1966 World Cup, 1966-67 Unesco, 1972 Silver Wedding, 1973 Princess Ann Wedding, 1978 25th Anniversary of Coronation, 1981 Royal Wedding and other issues, these mostly in complete or largely complete sets with duplication, plus additional sets which can sometimes be used to complete the Omnibus sets, some toning or lightly stuck, most o.g., l.h. or n.h., fine-very fine; a useful holding. Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1437 og S   British Commonwealth small balance of better items including (mint unless noted) Ascension #44-49, Australia O10 corner block of four, Barbados 60 block of twelve, Bermuda 9 gutter block of four, British Central Africa 21-29 overprinted "Specimen," British East Africa 72-87 and 103-08 overprinted "Specimen," Great Britain 1 used, Grenada 21a used and 91-112, Jamaica 49 block of four, Natal 81-93 and 99 with "Specimen" overprint, Natal 61-7, Sarawak 109-34, Seychelles 1-19, Somaliland Protectorate group of George V "Specimen" overprints and Southern Rhodesia 16-30, mixed condition in places, many fine-very fine, o.g., l.h. or n.h.; inspection suggested. Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
1438   British Commonwealth commemorative issues, mainly comprising 1935 Silver Jubilee, 1937 Coronation, and 1948 Silver Wedding, predominantly in scarcer used condition, generally very fine, catalogue value around $4,000. Est. $400-500

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
Canada
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1439 ogO   Canada and provinces mint and used collection offered intact, many hundreds of stamps in mounts housed in a Thorp album, the Canada starts with used #4, then 7, 12, 33, and most large and small Queens, while the mint is quite extensive including 18, 24, 1897 Jubilee issue complete, 66-73, 74-84 and 20th century apparently complete to 1959, the back-of-the-book is quite complete including C1-CE4, E1-11, J1-19 except J5 and O1-37, there is also strong Newfoundland including used 11A and mint 1, 8, 11A pair, 61-74, 80b, 104-14, 115-26, 131-44, 145-59, 212-25, C2, C6-8, C12, C13-17 and C18, the other provinces are all represented including Nova Scotia used 1-4 and mint 8c, British Columbia mint 15, 17 and 18, etc., mixed condition, especially the 19th century including off center, faults and no gum, the 20th century is mostly o.g. or l.h., fine-very fine; a valuable collection with substantial catalog that deserves a careful viewing. Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1440 og/nhO   Canada mostly mint collection to 1978 housed in a Lighthouse hingeless album, starts with a few used including 1855 6d and 10d, 5c Large Queen and $3.00 Jubilee with Toronto roller cancel, among the mint we note 1859 1c, 5c, and 12½c, 1864 2c, 3c Large Queen on thin paper and 12½c, then 1c-50c and $5.00 Jubilee and virtually complete from there including ½c-10c Maple Leaves, ½c-20c Numerals, 1898 Imperial Penny Postage top margin imprint block of ten, 20c and 50c Edward VII, Quebec, Admirals, etc., back-of-the-book include Officials complete, Postage Dues complete, Registration complete and Special Delivery complete and a couple Official Seals, occasional small fault most notably among the 19th century, but overall a nice clean lot of mostly o.g., l.h. or n.h. stamps. Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction

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