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570 p/2 imageChina (Taiwan) 1950 Koxinga 80c carmine, SG118a. A fresh unused right-hand marginal vertical pair with rouletting between omitted. A lovely quality example of this striking and scarce printing variety. SG catalogue value: £325. Koxinga was a Southern Ming general famous for resisting the Qing conquest of China in the 17th century. In 1661, Koxinga defeated the Dutch outposts on Taiwan and established a dynasty, which ruled part of the island as the Kingdom of Tungning from 1661 to 1683.

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571 imageChina 1950 People's Republic China general issues Tien An-men set of 7 to $2000 brown-olive, (6 Oct-1 Dec), Litho People's Printing Works, Peking printing (clouds type C), perforations 14, SG1459/63. A fine and fresh unused set. SG catalogue value: £200.

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572 p/2 imageChina Taiwan 1951 $1 blue, perforations 12, "Division of Country into Self Governing Districts" error IMPERFORATE BETWEEN horizontal pair, SG126Aa. A fine unused example as issued and very scarce. This stamp issue depicted a pivotal moment in Taiwan's history. In 1951, the Republic of China government had retreated to Taiwan after the Chinese Civil War. They initiated administrative reforms to strengthen local governance. The "Division of Country into Self-Governing Districts" campaign aimed to promote local autonomy and democratic participation. SG Catalogue Value: £350.

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573 imageChina Taiwan 1951 (19 July) Whistling Swans with silver yuan surcharge, SG129/32. Very fine and fresh as issued mint set of 4 to $50 on (-) blue-green. All examples are upper marginal examples, other than the $20 with sheet number. A scarce and exceptionally fine quality set. The Whistling Swans design is that of China but without any indication of value. The surcharges were necessary due to a shortage of high-value stamps in Taiwan at the time. SG Catalogue Value: £1,200.

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574 imageChina 1951 North East China: Parcels Post, People's Republic China (PRC) regular issues "Steam Locomotive" $300,000 claret to $1,000,000 red, imperforate set of 3, SGNEP316/18B. A fine unused set with large margins. Very scarce set in fine unused condition. With the introduction of People's Currency in North-East China in May 1951 the issue of separate stamps ceased. These stamps were invalidated from 1 July 1951. SG Catalogue Value: £9,250.

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Starting at £ 800

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575 imageChina 1951 North East Parcels Post “Steam Locomotive” imperforate set of three, SGNEP316/18B. A fine unused set comprising $300,000 claret to $1,000,000 red, each with large margins. A very scarce regional issue, seldom offered in complete sets. With the introduction of People's Currency in North-East China in May 1951 the issue of separate stamps was ceased. These stamps were invalidated from 1 July 1951. SG catalogue value: £9,250.

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Starting at £ 1,600

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576 imageChina 1952 People's Republic China regular issues "35th Anniversary of the Russian Revolution 1952", SG1597/1600v. The original set of 4 with the erroneous ‘Soviet Union’ inscription, each fine postally used by part or large part circular date stamps from Hunan or Guangdong provinces. These stamps were ordered to be withdrawn when the error was discovered, but were used in remote areas of these provinces for around a month from February 1953. Most of these rare stamps have condition issues and this set is unusually fine and a great delight. SG catalogue value: £12,000.

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Starting at £ 2,240

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577 imageChina 1953 People's Republic China general issues Military Post $800 orange-yellow, vermilion and brown-purple, SGM1594. A fine unused example of this stamp, which was prepared for use but never issued. Only the orange-yellow, vermilion and red-orange was issued for free to servicemen, at the rate of two a month. Withdrawal of the stamp was ordered from October 1954. The orange-yellow, vermilion and brown-purple was sent to units, but was never distributed and is very scarce. SG catalogue value: £2,250.

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578 p/2 imageChina Taiwan 1956 40c deep violet-blue "75th Anniversary of Chinese Telegraph Service" error, SG244a. A fine and fresh unused right hand marginal horizontal pair, IMPERFORATE BETWEEN PAIR. A scarce imperforate printing error, exceptional in this quality. SG Catalogue Value: £475.

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579 imageChina 1961 People's Republic China general issues 26th World Table Tennis Championships, Peking miniature sheet, SGMS1971a. A fine unused example without gum, as issued. Very scarce as only 30,000 were issued. SG Catalogue Value: £700.

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580 imageChina 1962 People's Republic China (PRC) general issues Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang 3 yuan miniature sheet, SGMS2044a. A fine unmounted mint example with full original gum. There is some light overall gum toning and a couple of trivial tones and wrinkles. These minor imperfections do not detract and are evident in almost all examples in existence. A modern People's Republic of China classic, highly sought after by collectors of modern Chinese stamps, and rare as only 20,000 were issued. Known as the "Drunken Concubine", it is China's most valuable miniature sheet, with legendary status amongst collectors. In the summer of 1962, eight motifs were issued by the People's Republic of China honouring the most famous performer of Peking Opera, Mei Lan-fang (1894-1961). The star of the show was this 3 yuan large format souvenir sheet issued on 15 September 1962. The sheet features a scene from his starring role as "Drunken Concubine", surrounded by a white and blue decorated background. 20,000 were issued but sold relatively poorly as the price at the time was comparatively high by Chinese standards. Allegedly remaining unsold stocks were destroyed at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution meaning the number of surviving examples is much less. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £11,000. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value looks to be behind current market realisations. In recent months, we have noted unmounted mint examples of varying quality sell in the European market at prices between 8,900 and 18,000 euros, plus commission fees of between 25% and 30%.

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Starting at £ 1,600

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581 imageChina 1962 People's Republic China general issues Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang 3 yuan "Drunken Beauty" miniature sheet, SGMS2044a. A very fine unmounted mint, with full original gum, example. Many examples seen have certain condition issues. A modern People's Republic of China classic, highly sought after by collectors of modern Chinese stamps, and rare as only 20,000 were issued. Known as the "Drunken Concubine", it is China's most valuable miniature sheet, with legendary status amongst collectors. In the summer of 1962, eight motifs were issued by the People's Republic of China honouring the most famous performer of Peking Opera, Mei Lan-fang (1894-1961). The star of the show was this 3 yuan large format souvenir sheet issued on 15 September 1962. The sheet features a scene from his starring role as "Drunken Concubine", surrounded by a white and blue decorated background. 20,000 were issued but sold relatively poorly as the price at the time was comparatively high by Chinese standards. Allegedly remaining unsold stocks were destroyed at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution meaning the number of surviving examples is much less. Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £11,000. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value looks to be behind current market realisations. In recent months, we have noted unmounted mint examples of varying quality sell in the European market at prices between 8,900 and 18,000 euros, plus commission fees of between 25% and 30%

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Starting at £ 3,840

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582 imageChina 1962 People's Republic China Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang imperforate set of eight to 50f, SG2037i/44i. A fine IMPERFORATE set cancelled to order (c.t.o.) used set, all with good margins. Only 10,000 sets were issued, and the imperforates are more often seen unused, making used sets particularly scarce. A highly desirable cultural issue of the People's Republic of China. The famous 1962 “Stage Art of Mei Lan-fang” set was issued to honour the Peking-opera master Mei Lan-fang (1894–1961). Mei Lan-fang was the 20th-century global ambassador of Peking opera, touring the U.S. and Europe and refusing to perform for Japanese occupiers during World War II, hence his iconic status on this issue. SG catalogue value: £5,500.

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583 imageChina 1964 People's Republic China general issues, Chinese Peonies 2y 'Glorious Crimson and Great Gold Pink' miniature sheet, SGMS2199a. A very fine unused example of this attractive Chinese souvenir sheet. Rare as only 40,000 were issued. SG Catalogue Value: £2,000.

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Starting at £ 320

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584 imageChina 1967-68 People's Republic China general issues Poems of Mao Tse-tung set of 14, SG2372/85. A fine unmounted mint set with full original gum. The 8f "Swimming" with some small faults. A very scarce and popular issue. Chairman Mao regularly, at this time, used stamps as a form of propaganda. Chairman Mao was the first Chairman of the Communist Party and leader of the People's Republic of China for nearly 30 years. He started writing poetry in the 1920s, during the Red Army's epic retreat during the Long March of 1934-36 and after coming to power in 1949. His poems are generally considered well-written and of high literary quality. He is considered to be a romantic poet, with many of Mao's poems being frequently quoted in popular culture. SG catalogue value: £3,500.

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Cyprus
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 Cyprus 1879 (AU 8) printed "On Her Majesty's Service" envelope (with embossed Royal arms on flap), addressed to "Somerset French Esqre, British Postmaster, Larnaca", franked by GB 1878-80 1d rose-red plate 218, with small corner fault.

Tied by "969" numeral with NICOSIA despatch circular date stamp alongside and LARNACA arrival backstamp for the same date.

A rare and important 1d inland rate cover, exceptionally neat and clean. The "969" numeral postmark, used in Nicosia, is particularly important as it was the only one used which was not similar to those which had previously been used at post offices in Great Britain.

A similar cover from the Cruttwell collection realised £2,700 + premium (Argyll Etkin 9/03/07, lot 1113).

Great Britain assumed the administration of Cyprus on 11 July 1878. The stamps of Great Britain at the time were supplied to the various post offices as they opened. British stamps continued to be used until the Cyprus administration assumed responsibility for the postal service on 1 April 1880.

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Cyprus 1880 (1 Apr) 4d sage-green, type 2 overprint on stamps of Great Britain, plate 16, SG4.

A nicely centred mint block of 4, lettered "FK/GL", fresh and fine with original gum, (minor gum bends, trivial but mentioned for accuracy).

A very scarce and attractive multiple.

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Cyprus 1881 (Feb) ½1/2d on 1d red, type 3 (18mm) surcharge, plate 216, lettered 'BG' and showing the 'HALF-PENN' variety (with traces of the 'Y' present as always), SG7a.

Brilliant mint example with part original gum. Corner gum crease immaterial to overall lovely appearance.

A very rare variety and the best quality example we have ever seen.

Provenance: Ex Richardson (RL 6/7/1960, lot 228).

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,000.

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Cyprus 1881 6pi olive-grey, watermark CC, BLOCK OF SIX (3x2) with watermark line at left, used with Larnaca squared circles dated 'AU 28 82', SG15.

There are some traces of wrinkling on the left pair, but in the context of "normal" condition for this stamp issue, this is still a fine and exceedingly rare multiple. Unused blocks are unknown.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,300+.

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634 imageCyprus 1882 '½' on ½pi emerald-green, watermark CC, type 8 surcharge, variety 'Spur on 1' from position 3 of the setting of 6, SG23c. A very fine mint example with large part original gum and with lovely fresh colour. A rare printing variety in this quality. SG Catalogue Value: £1,600.

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Cyprus 1882 '1/2'½" on ½ 1/2pi emerald-green, watermark CA, type 8 surcharge, block of 4 showing positions 3-4 of the setting, with variety 'Spur on 1' on left pair, SG25/c.

A fine mint block of four with original gum and with very fresh colour. Minor gum creasing and insignificant traces of gum toning mentioned for accuracy only, as a fine and rare block.

Surcharging was applied by a setting of six arranged as a horizontal row and this is a very attractive philatelic piece with the printing varieties showing on both of the left hand stamps.

Provenance: Ex Brewer. (Warwick & Warwick 3/6/1992, lot 2733).

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Cyprus 1924-28 £5 black/yellow, SG117a.

A fine quality mint example with original gum. Trace of gum toning as often seen for this issue. Particularly fine fresh appearance with above average centring of this key high value stamp colour variety.

Accompanied with a clear British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (1985).

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £3,750.

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Falkland Islands
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Falkland Islands 1904-12 2½d ultramarine, variety WATERMARK INVERTED AND REVERSED, horizontal pair, lightly cancelled by part type F4 circular date stamp, SG46ay.

A fine used pair. The lower left corner shows trivial wrinkling, mentioned purely for accuracy.

A very rare multiple of this King Edward VII definitive stamp variety.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,800+.

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Starting at £ 800

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Falkland Islands 1938-50 5s indigo and pale yellow-brown, "Southern Sea Lion", SG161b, 1938 second printing, upper marginal BLOCK OF 4 (folded horizontal perforations).

A fresh unmounted mint positional block with full original gum. The lower right stamp with small corner crease (barely detectable), but a rarity in this form and condition.

A beautiful multiple of this popular King George VI stamp issue in a rare colour variety.

Accompanied with a 2018 British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £4,400+.

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Starting at £ 1,200

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Falkland Islands 1971 5p on 1½d 'Pig Vine', ERROR OF SURCHARGE ON THE WRONG VALUE, with surcharge AT RIGHT, SG264b.

Post Office fresh example, unmounted mint with full original gum.

Extremely rare error as only one sheet of 60 stamps originally existed (with surcharge on right).

Stanley Gibbons catalogue value: £2,000.

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