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1886-1900 Issues on Native Paper continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3041

1893.0713

1893 (July 13), Registered Cover from Morang (Rangeli) to Kathmandu (7.20), bearing 1a deep blue and 2a deep violet horizontal strip of three [41-42-43], canceled by circular barred handstamp, stamps have small margins, touched or cut into (5a registration + 2a double letter rate = 7a postage), Very Fine appearance, with 1982 B.P.A. certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

3042

1897.0807

1897 (Aug. 7), Two Covers from Saylan or Lyanlyang to Kathmandu, bearing on reverse 2a bluish violet, large margins, canceled by "Saylan" circular barred handstamp, showing c.d.s. adjacent, and 2a deep violet, canceled by "Lyanlyang" circular barred handstamp, both paying the 2a double letter rate; each a little reduced on one side, Fine to Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
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3043

1897.1102

1897 (Nov. 2), Cover from Chisapani to Kathmandu (11.5), bearing 1a blue, large margins, canceled by "Chisapani" circular barred handstamp, showing "Chisapani" undated circular handstamp and "Chisapani" negative seal with date in manuscript adjacent, Fine to Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $200-300
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3044

1898.0919

1898 (Sept. 19), Cover from Rasuwa to Kathmandu (arrival), bearing 1a light blue with huge margins all round, canceled by perfect strike of "Shri/Rasuwa Hulak/Bikram Sambat (date)" negative seal, Extremely Fine. (Image)

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction

3045

1897-1902

1897-1902, Selection of Eight Covers, including 1896 cover from Kathmandu to Bagwanpur bearing 1a blue, canceled by seal, and seven 1896-1902 covers to Kathmandu bearing 1a shades (7) with origin cancellations of Pokhara, Kalaiya (type III), Bagwanpur, Dankuta, Kadarban, Baglung (position 64 recut cliché), and Birganj, mainly Fine to Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (All Images)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
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1899-1917 Silva's Bow & Two Kukris Design Issues

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3046

1899, Siva's Bow and Khukris, ½a black, imperforate, unused study (Scott 10), with plate varieties and multiples, including 1899-1900, Setting 1, sub-setting B, corner blocks of eight and four, and marginal block of four, thick paper fine prints representing the top two rows of the sheet with marginal frame lines, "whitened" by chemical alteration (1985 Hellrigl certificate), 1903-05, Setting 3, pin-perf, block of 32 from the right of the sheet, and partly pin-perf (top two rows) block of 15 from the top left corner of the sheet, Setting 3, from the right of the sheet, positions [6-7-8/14-15-16], cliché 6 "flattened base" and cliché 7 inverted (unique to this Setting), and pin-perf block of eight, Setting 5 (?), positions [49-50-51-52/57-58-59-60], without gum as issued, mainly Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (All Images)

Estimate $350-500
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3047

1917, Siva's Bow and Khukris, ½a orange vermilion, imperforate (Scott 11), bright color, detailed impression, good to large margins; natural wrinkling in paper, without gum as issued, otherwise Very Fine, with 1978 R.P.S.L. certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $600-800
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3048

1917, Siva's Bow and Khukris, ½a orange vermilion, imperforate (Scott 11), stunning block of four from the top of the sheet, positions [3-4/11-12], clear impression, deep bright color on fresh white paper, large to enormous margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine gem, with 1984 Hellrigl certificate that describes the block as "absolutely faultless and in extra fine condition". (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $5,000-7,500
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1901-07 Frame Recut on All Clichés

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3049

23c

1901, Crown and Khukris, recut, European wove paper, imperforate, 1a deep blue, tête-bêche pair, Setting 26 (Scott 23c), positions [32/40], remarkably fresh with large even margins; the top pair has two light horizontal creases which are inconsequential, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine with exceptional appearance. A great rarity, with 1986 Hellrigl certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

3050

23b

1901, Crown and Khukris, recut, European wove paper, imperforate, 1a deep blue, Setting 26 (Scott 23b), two contrasting shades, good to large margins; both have neat creases, without gum as issued, otherwise Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
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3051

23b

1901, Crown and Khukris, recut, European wove paper, imperforate, 1a light blue, Setting 26 (Scott 23b), nice shade and fine impression with good to large margins, canceled by "Birganj" (Gahawa) circular barred handstamp on Dec. 20, 1902 cover to Kathmandu; the stamp has light peripheral staining and the cover is slightly reduced at left, otherwise Fine, and a rare stamp on cover, with 1985 Hellrigl certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3052

1901-07, Crown and Khukris, recut, native wove paper, imperforate, 1a gray-blue, Setting 27 (Scott 23, 23a), First State, a complete sheet of 64 with good color and including tête-bêche pair; central horizontal fold between middle row of stamps, light ageing in places, without gum as issued, Fine. (Image)

Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

3053

1901, Crown and Khukris, recut, native wove paper, imperforate, 1a blue or ultramarine, impressive study (Scott 23, 23a), pair, unused and used with a wealth of shades, impressions, multiples, plate varieties, and cancellations, including Setting 26, 1a deep blue on European wove paper used, and Setting 27, First State, various tête-bêche pairs and multiples unused, with 1a deep gray-blue block of nine with position 37, 1a deep blue block of four from the top right corner of the sheet containing position 15, 1a slate blue vertical strip of eight from the left of the sheet representing the first row with cliché 41 inverted, unused (reattached across middle row of stamps),1a horizontal strips of three (2) canceled at Dhankuta and Jhapa, 1a vertical strip of four with middle stamps yielding two tête-bêche pairs canceled at Jhapa, and 1903-09 covers (2) bearing major plate flaws, position 40 "dented corner" on 1903 envelope from Birganj to Kathmandu, and position 64 "broken lower left corner" on 1909 cover from Kadarban to Kathmandu, without gum as issued, Fine to Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (All Images)

Estimate $400-600
SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction

3054

1903

ca. 1903, Registered cover from Hanumannagar to Kathmandu, bearing on front and back recut frame 1a deep blue horizontal strips of three (2), canceled by Hanumannagar hexagonal handstamps, Very Fine. A marvelous Registered use, with 1978 R.P.S.L. certificate. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction

3055

1903.1106

1903 (Nov. 6), Registered cover from Birganj (Gahawa) to Kathmandu, bearing on reverse recut frame 1a grayish blue, with 1898-1907 2a pale violet and 4a yellow-green, canceled by "Birganj" circular seal; small faults, Fine appearance for this Registered double rate cover. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3056

1903.1125

1903 (Nov. 25), Registered cover from Birganj (Gahawa) to Kathmandu, bearing on reverse recut frame 1a grayish blue, touched at right, with 1898-1907 2a violet and pin-perforated 4a bright yellow-green, canceled by "Birganj" circular seal; small faults, Fine to Very Fine appearance for this Registered double rate cover. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3057

1904.07

1904 (July), Cover from Kuti, Tibet to Kathmandu (7.5), carried by courier from Kuti to Dahaban, where processed into the Nepal postal system, bearing recut frame 1a grayish blue, canceled by small Dahaban negative seal reading "Shri/Dahaban Adda/Bikram Sambat 67", posted at Tatapani on July 3 (manuscript), with "Chautara" transit and "Kathmandu" arrival c.d.s. on reverse (faults); stamp barely touched in one corner, Fine to Very Fine, rare and interesting use. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $225.00
Will close during Public Auction

3058

1904 (Nov.), Registered AR cover from Trisuli to Bhim Shamser Rans, Commander-in-Chief, bearing on reverse 1898-1907 2a gray-lilac and 4a yellow-green, and on front 1901-07 recut frame 1a blue, large to clear margins, light peripheral tones, boldly canceled by "Trisula" in barred square, with arrival c.d.s. adjacent, manuscript notation "Pahucha Paune" (acknowledgement required), hence the 7a rate, Very Fine use, with 1985 Hellrigl certificate. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

3059

Representative Collection of 23 Covers, 1902-08, mostly recut 1a single frankings, many with four margin examples and clear cancellations; also two faulty registered covers at 6a and 7a rates, the former 1908 envelope from Taulihawa to Kathmandu bearing 1a vertical strip of five with one stamp inverted cliché and single; two stamps have clipped corners, Fine to Very Fine or better, fully imaged online. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (All Images)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

1917-30 Telegraphic Period "New Printings"

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3060

1917, Crown and Khukris, pin-perf, 2a orange brown, Setting 31 (Scott 21), complete sheet of 53, clichés 1, 9 and 57 are missing, and clichés 5, 8, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 48 are inverted, without gum as issued, Very Fine for this. (Image)

Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

3061

1898, Crown and Khukris, pin-perf, 4a green on thick paper, Setting 11 (Scott 22), Fourth State, complete sheet of 64, cliché 54 inverted and cliché 56 heavily impressed, without gum as issued, Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction

3062

1898, Crown and Khukris, pin-perf, 4a green, Setting 12 (Scott 22), complete sheet of 64, showing the substituted cliché error with the 1a recut cliché inserted in position 8, clichés 8, 54, 56 and 57 are inverted; usual paper flaws which are confined to the margins, without gum as issued, Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

3063

Extensive Specialized Crown and Khukris Collection, 1917-30, with shades, impressions, varieties, complete sheets, and cancellations, arranged by issue and Settings, commencing with philatelic cover from Kathmandu to Lucknow bearing various Telegraph issues franked at 13½ annas, and including Half Anna black complete sheets (9) with Settings 8-13, then there is an outstanding range of 1a to 4a complete sheets in a multitude of colors or shades, notably 2a orange-brown, Setting 31, complete sheet of 53, with positions 1, 9 and 57 missing, and clichés 5, 8, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 48 inverted, unused, and 4a green, Setting 12, complete sheet of 64, showing the substituted cliché error with the 1a recut cliché inserted in position 8, clichés 8, 54, 56 and 57 are inverted, unused; also a section of forgeries with numerous complete sheets, Very Fine overall, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $800-1,200
SOLD for $1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1907-35 Sri Pashupati Issues, Perkins, Bacon & Co. Printings

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3064

1907 (May), Siva Mahadeva, 2p proof in green (instead of brown) (Scott 26), State IV, on glazed surface card (98 x 75mm), the final completed state of the die following minor corrections, Very Fine and fresh, ex Wolfgang Hellrigl. (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $1,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

3065

1907.12

1907 (Dec.), Registered cover from Okaldhunga to Kathmandu, bearing on reverse 1901-07 recut die of 1ca deep grayish blue, in combination with Sri Pashupati 8p carmine pair and single, canceled by "Okaldhunga" circular barred handstamp, showing appropriate manuscript registered notations adjacent, Very Fine and exceptional. Only eight such mixed issue combination frankings recorded, ex Frank Vignola. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction

3066

1908

1908, Cover from Hanumannagar to Kathmandu via Bhagalpur, India, carried on the Raxaul railroad, bearing Sri Pashupati 4p green, canceled by "Hanumannagar" hexagonal handstamp, in combination with India King Edward VII ½a, canceled by "Nepal/2nd Dely" c.d.s. at the British Residency since the letter passed through India, Very Fine. Fewer than ten Sri Pashupati and India combination covers are recorded, ex Frank Vignola. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

3067

1911.12

1911 (Dec.), King Edward VII 1a postal card to "His Majesty's Chauffeur, King Emperor's Camp, Kasre, Nepal", bearing on message side Nepal 1907 classic design 1a, 2a and 3a, and Sri Pashupati 4p to 16p, each canceled by "Sawari Camp/Kasra Royal Camp Post Office" c.d.s. during the visit of King George V, and on reverse King George V 1a, 2a, and 3a, canceled by "King Emperor's Camp Post Office/A" special ornamental c.d.s. of 28 December, with matching delivery c.d.s. adjacent, Very Fine and rare three-issue franking. Only three such recorded. (Image)

Estimate $600-800
SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction

3068

1921

1921, India King George V ½a Registered Entire from the British Residency Post Office in Kathmandu to Hazaribagh, India, bearing Nepal Sri Pashupati 2p to 16p, canceled by "Nepal" ornamental datestamp for postage inside Nepal, in combination with India King George V 2d, canceled by "Nepal" c.d.s. as required for forwarding to India, showing "Katmandu" oval exchange office handstamp adjacent, Very Fine. Fewer than ten Sri Pashupati and India combination covers are recorded, from the O'Sullivan correspondence, ex Frank Vignola collection. (Image)

Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

3069

1930, Siva Mahadeva, redrawn, 1r orange red, die proof (Scott 36), sunk on wove paper (110 x 73mm), with pencil notation "Imperial Red"; lightly soiled and insignificant peripheral creasing, Fine to Very Fine. (Image)

Estimate $350-500
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

3070

1930, Siva Mahadeva, redrawn, 8p deep red, die proofs of 8p scarlet, 24p orange, and 32p blue (Scott 32, 34-35), in issued colors on thin wove paper (approximately 78 x 52mm), each with mirror image of marginal value die stamped; the first has horizontal creasing clear of the design, initialed "O.R." and dated early April 1935; fresh with lovely colors, Fine to Very Fine, ex Dr. Armand Singer. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

3071

1930, Siva Mahadeva, redrawn, 8p scarlet (Scott 32), block of 16, bright color, well centered and fresh; the four corner stamps are hinged, Very Fine, ex Dr. Armand Singer. (Image)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

3072

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Exhibition Collection of Sri Pashupati issues Perkins, Bacon printings, 1907-35, replete with die proofs, plate proofs both perf. and imperforate. on different papers, in large multiples with various printing dates, imprints and notations, including 1907 (May), 2p die proof in green (instead of brown), State IV, on thick card (85 x 75mm.), the final completed state of the die, 2p green die proof with lower corner tablets blank on card (62 x 47mm.), 2p green die proof on glazed surface card (49 x 38mm.), and 1907 8p red stamp-size die proofs (2) with value tablets blank on cards, 1907 16p purple imperforate. plate proof complete sheet of 100 with "16 Amest" marginal imprint, 1930 die proofs (7) with 1r vermilion on wove paper (100 x 58mm.), 5r vignette in black sunk on wove paper (103 x 73mm.) and 5r in issued colors on wove paper (72 x 52mm.), 1r orange-vermilion perf. plate proof block of 63 on ungummed paper, issued perf. 14 5r corner block of 25 unused, and 1935 perf. 13½ 4p complete proof sheet of 100 with dramatically misplaced perforations., and 8p block of ten unused. The postal history comprises over 80 selected covers with nearly all types of cancellations represented, including early classic types, negative, mechanical, and manuscript, regional cancellations, late usages, registered, uprated postal stationery, censored, exceptional exchange offices with two Tibet mixed frankings, large frankings, private seals with "Ru Ju" (Maharaja's Camp), and 1937 registered envelope from Tatapani to Kathmandu bearing 1907 8p, 28p with 1935 4p, Fine to Very Fine with better, and an outstanding nucleus for further expansion; fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $17,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1907-35 Sri Pashupati Issues, Locally Printed

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3073

Interesting Collection of Locally Printed Sri Pashupati Issues, 1941-46, commencing ca. 1940 experimental negative proofs made from the original 1907 Perkins, Bacon engraved plates stored in the Kathmandu Treasury, 2p to 16p imperforate. on ungummed European paper (with additional shade of marginal 4p), 4p, 8p and 16p imperforate. on gummed European paper, and 2p and 4p on ungummed native paper, the issued stamps are represented by a large section of unused sheets with various shades, impressions, and varieties, complete sheets of forty (2) of 1p yellow-green error of color, printings 1 and 1e, the latter watermarked, complete sheets of 36 of 8p scarlet, printing 8, imperforate. vertically, 8p scarlet, printing 12 imperforate (no gum), 32p complete sheet of 36, and 1r red, printing 2, complete sheet of twenty, the postal history with approximately 90 covers representing a wide range of usages depicting rates, high values, uprated, fancy and unusual cancellations, registered, postal stationery with 1946 24p postal stationery card envelope for Kathmandu local delivery uprated with 4a pair, 1958 Kathmandu postal stationery 4p envelope uprated with 32p, censored with exchange offices including 1943 censored envelope from Kathmandu to Pharijong (Tibet) with appropriate postal markings, provisional cancellations, manuscript, with large multiples showing telegraph and telephone offices, fiscal usages. A fascinating assembly both from the philatelic and postal history perspectives, mainly Fine to Very Fine, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 9.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

Postal Stationery

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3074

Unused and Used Collection of Postal Cards and Entires, 1925-37, 32 items in total, comprising 1925 2p blue used (4, two clear impressions on grayish or cream paper), 1933 2p blue used (4), 1933 4p envelopes unused (6) and 4p green (1933) registered and uprated in 1955 with King Tribhuvana 12 p strip of three, 1937 2p cards unused (8) and used, 2p die printed in error in red to print 1950 8p red envelope unused. and 1937 8p unused (5), mainly Fine for these, fully imaged online. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10) (Image11) (Image12) (Image13) (Image14) (All Images)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

19th Century Issues

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3101

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1871

Specialized 1871-75 Tiger's Head Issues Collection, an outstanding specialist's collection presented on both well-annotated exhibit-type pages and on 3-row stock pages. The 1871 first issues, dated "1288," comprised approximately 21 nearly all used and cut examples, but all are plated and presented to facilitate identification. The 1872-73 issues, equally substantial, include some choice mint examples, such as pairs, a strip of three, and a corner missing ornament. Issues in this series are also plated and identified for collector convenience. Subsequent color changes offer similar coverage, and approximately eleven covers with plated and identified frankings—singles, pairs, and combination—accompany. Plenty more to the collection of these classic issues, the likes of which are rarely offered in today's market, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $3,500-5,000
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3102

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1876

1876-90 Small Tiger's Heads and Handstamped Issues Collection (Scott 19//176), an interesting and specialized "work in progress" of stamps and covers on four stock sheets. Highlights include #28 pair and two singles, 16 intriguing items of postal history comprising four Small Tiger covers and a dozen handstamped franking covers. Also note several larger multiples, partial plate reconstructions, and so on—an excellent opportunity for the specialist in these early classics, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (Image)

Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3103

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1891

1891-98 Kingdom of Afghanistan Flimsy Paper Issue Collection (Scott 177//195A), a remarkable and unusually sizable holding of these fascinating and underappreciated issues housed on six stock pages and an exhibition-type page. Includes both mint and used examples with a fine range of each, plus some multiples, Registration stamps, and a selection of four covers, including a Postage Due use—an impressive variety of these colorful issues and surely a delight for the specialist, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 0.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $750-1,000
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20th Century Issues

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Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

3104

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1907-196

1907 Imperforate Habibullah Issue Collection (Scott 196-199), a grand and extensive collection of the issue in a binder, with most mounted on exhibition pages, with the balance of the stamps and covers present but awaiting proper mounting on the pages. It all begins with a rare "forerunner" Revenue stamp with design and production similar to the definitive issue. It continues with a remarkably detailed treatment of the shades, position pieces including gutters, scarce watermarked examples, multiples, a wide range of cancels, and errors such as printed on both sides or double impressions, etc. The 2ab value (#198) features many blocks of six or larger, including five full sheets of 18. Meanwhile, some pairs, such as a tête-bêche gutter pair and a block of four, highlight the scarcer 1rup value. An intriguing lineup of covers is accompanied by an impressive array of cancels, including strong strikes from various locales in black, violet, red, purple, and more. An exceptional study, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $2,500-3,500
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3105

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1907-200

1907 1ab and 2ab Habibullah Issue, Zigzag and Serrate Roulette Perforation Experiments Exhibit Collection (Scott 200//201B), an impressive collection of these fascinating issues, incorporating several of the world's rarest stamps, all on exhibit pages, though not all are mounted. The 1907 zigzag roulette 10 begins the awe-inspiring collection, including mint examples of both the 1ab and 2ab values, with the 1ab being one of just two known examples and ex-Dietrich. Additionally, two of the three known examples of the 2ab value are displayed. The Scott value of just these three stamps is $7,750, quite conservative considering their rarity. The 1908 serrate roulettes feature the only two known examples of the 2ab Blue (#201B, both ex-Perkal), catalogued at $7,000. The used section features eight examples by shade of the 1ab zigzag (#200, cat. value $3,200), plus two examples of the 2ab value (#201B, unpriced). Other items of interest include a 1936 forgery with accompanying "certificate" sent by dealer Zahid to Col. Lawrence Smith, the original owner of the 1ab zigzag, stating that "it is genuine". Also includes additional used examples of the 1ab zigzag, as well as three rare examples (of the four known) of the 1ab Green serrate roulette on covers (ex-Maj. Hopkins; Scott $1,250 each for on cover). A unique and stunning collection and, safe to say, impossible to duplicate, fully imaged online. (Video for this lot) (Image) (All Images)

Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3106

1909-205

1909 1ab Ultramarine, 2ab Green, and 1rup Lilac Brown Habibullah Definitives Study (Scott 205, 208, 210), an exceptional and scholarly collection presented on 23 exhibition-type pages, with some mounting of stamps and covers still required. A fantastic array of items from these first issues of the set, including shades, multiples with full sheets, perf-perf varieties, and imperforate varieties, such as the 1ab horizontal strip of nine imperforate between perforations (perforations only at the ends of the strip), among others, including a 2ab imperforate sheet of 50 and two imperforate blocks. Finishing out the collection are 19 selected examples of postal history with assorted rates, destinations, and combination frankings—an outstanding study of these issues and a basis for further expansion, fully imaged online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (Image)

Estimate $1,500-2,000
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