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Matthew Bennett International Sale: 368

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British Commonwealth
Sale No: 368
Lot No: 122
Symbol: o
Cat No: 5

image Canada, 1855, 6d slate gray (5), large margins. Unobtrusive target cancel and a trace of red transit. Thin. Handsome Extremely Fine appearance.
Scott $1,150

Expertization: with 1958 Royal certificate when still on piece. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,150

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 123
Symbol: Cat No: 61

image Canada, 1897, $1 Queen Victoria Jubilee (61), original gum hinge remnant, well centered, rich color. Trivial hidden hinge thin. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $750 US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 124
Symbol: o
Cat No: 61

image Canada, 1897, $1 Queen Victoria Jubilee1897 (61), well centered within large margins, rich color. Unobtrusive "faces free" cancel. Very Fine, choice.
Scott $700 US$0 (Image)

Scott $700

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 125
Symbol: PCat No: 62P, 63P, 65P

image Canada, 1897, $2, $3, $5 Jubilees, India on card (62P, 63P, 65P), corner margin blocks of four. $3 with absolutely trivial crease in card at lower right (mentioned only for strict accuracy). Fresh and choice Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$9,600 as singles ($7,680). US$0 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 126
Symbol: o
Cat No: 62

image Canada, 1897, $2 Queen Victoria Jubilee (62), used, beautifully centered, rich color. Neat roller cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $450

Expertization: with 2010 Richard Gratton certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $450

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 127
Symbol: Cat No: 149-159

image Canada, 1928, King George V "Scroll" definitives complete (149-159), original gum mostly lightly hinged, fresh set. F.-V.F.
Scott $743 US$0 (Image)

Scott $743

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 128
Symbol: P
Cat No: 217P-227P

image Canada, 1935, Pictorials, India plate proofs on card complete (217P-227P), large margins (10¢-$1 with sheet margins). Extremely Fine. Unitrade C$1,800 ($1,440). US$0 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 129
Symbol: Cat No: 31

image Falkland Islands, 1912, King George V, 1d orange red (31), tied on piece with excellent strike "Deception Island Shetlands 4 FEB 1915" (Falkland Island Dependencies). Very Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150 US$100-150 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 130
Symbol: Cat No: U1

image Great Britain, 1840, Mulready Envelope, 1d black, First Day Cover (U1), stereo A140, cancelled by a red Maltese cross with a handstamped straight line "Rosemount St."; printed address to "Miss Pickford, "No. Caroline St., City Road [London], May 6, 1840; red framed postmark "10 Pm/PD/MY 6/1840/10 Pm" on the reverse, along with an intact red wax seal; somewhat toned, especially at the right, otherwise Fine and rare. SG ME1; £18,000 ($27,540).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000 US$2,000-3,000 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 131
Symbol: Cat No: U3

image Great Britain, 1840, Mulready Letter Sheet, 1d black (U3), cancelled with a red Maltese cross and mailed from Bridgend to London, Oct 8-9, 1840, and backstamped at both locations, F-VF.
Scott $600 US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 132
Symbol:
image Great Britain, Four early covers, two stampless (1839 & 1840) plus a Penny Red (3), Sept 11-12, 1849; a 2d blue (4) from Birmingham to Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, with a clear blue "HENLEY IN ARDEN" undated rimless circle receiver alongside, F-VF.
Estimate 300 - 400 US$300-400 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 133
Symbol: Cat No: 1

image Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 1d black, First Day Cover (1), plate 2, "O.D.", three full margins, barely touched lower right, tied by red handstamped cancel on folded letter from Bristol to London, letter datelined "Bristol May 6 1840" and a beautifully struck "Bristol MY 6 1840" on reverse with circular "E 7 MY 1840" as well, filing fold passes through stamp and a tiny non-contemporary ink mark at top right, both barely noticeable, handsome usage. SG £75,000 ($114,750).
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000

A MOST ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP USED ON THE FIRST DAY POSTAGE STAMPS COULD BE USED. A MAGNIFICENT AND RARE "FIRST DAY OVER".

Expertization: with 1975 Royal certificate and 2024 P.F. certificate. US$20,000-30,000 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 134
Symbol: Cat No: 1a

image Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 1d intense black (1a) (1a), plate 5, FC, three large margins cut just in at top, lightly tied by a red Maltese Cross on a folded letter from Kirlwall to Edinburgh, Nov 25-29 (both postmarks on reverse), 1840; small repaired tear on the back, F-VF. The letter concerns the arrest of a debtor, one Lord Tetland.
Scott $800 ++ US$0 (Image)

Scott $800 ++

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 135
Symbol: Cat No: 2

image Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 2d blue (2), plate one "GH", margins all around, rich color. F.-V.F.
Scott $975 US$0 (Image)

Scott $975

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 136
Symbol: Cat No: 2

image Great Britain, 1840, Queen Victoria First Issue, 2d blue (2), plate 1 "AK", three full margins just in lower left, brilliant color, tied by bright red Maltese cross cancel on folded letter, used on May 9, 1840 with circular "E MY 1840" on flap, letter datelined "9th May 1840", Fine. SG £50,000 ($76,500).
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

A LOVELY EXAMPE OF THIS RARE VERY EARLY USE— ONLY A FEW KNOWN EARLIER-MAY 8. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 137
Symbol: o
Cat No: 3

image Great Britain, 1841, 1d red brown, Numeral in Maltese Cross cancels (3), complete set of all 12 numbers, all well struck and upright and most with four margins (#4 with 3½ margins, #5 with 2½); F-VF and rarely offered as a set. SG £3,045 ($4,660).
Scott $3,120 Estimate 300 - 400 US$300-400 (Image)

Scott $3,120

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 138
Symbol: o
Cat No: 4

image Great Britain, 1841, 2d blue, "white lines", Numeral in Maltese Cross cancels (4), a complete set of all 12 numbers, all clearly readable and most with four margins (#1 & #6 with 3+ margins, #8 with 2, #12 2½), F-VF and rarely offered as a set. SG £10,650 ($13,630), Scott $10,975.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500 US$1,000-1,500 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 139
Symbol: Cat No: 209

image Great Britain, 1929, £1 P.U.C. (209), original gum never hinged that is lightly toned as often, beautifully centered, bright and fresh from the front. Very Fine.
Scott $1,100 US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 140
Symbol: o
Cat No: 5a

image Grenada, 1863, Queen Victoria, 6d dull rose red, rough perf 14 to 16 (5a), horizontal pair. Slight separation, bright color. F.-V.F., scarce multiple of this scarce shade.
Scott $550 as singles US$0 (Image)

Scott $550 as singles

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 141
Symbol:
image Mafeking (Cape of Good Hope), 1900 Surcharges on Bechuanaland, group of six (167, 170-172, 174 (2)), various April 1900 cancels, all but the 6d on 3d violet are tied on small pieces, the second 6d on 2d slightly faded, Very Fine.
Scott $965 US$0 (Image)

Scott $965

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 142
Symbol: Cat No: 178

image Mafeking (Cape of Good Hope), 1900, Sgt. Major Goodyear, 1d deep blue (178), position 11, "socked on the nose" with perfectly struck Mafeking c.d.s., May 5, an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $450 US$0 (Image)

Scott $450

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 143
Symbol: Cat No: 180

image Mafeking (Cape of Good Hope), 1900 General Baden-Powell, 3d deep blue (180), an exceptionally deep shade cancelled with a clear upright strike of a Mafeking c.d.s., May 1, 1900, a little trivial perf toning, unnoticeable from front, Very Fine.
Scott $450 US$0 (Image)

Scott $450

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 144
Symbol: S
Cat No: 14s-16s, 18s-25s

image Malaya, 1900-1901, 1c-$5 specimen overprints (14s-16s, 18s-25s), original gum hinge remnant, brilliant color. Very Fine.
Scott $465 US$0 (Image)

Scott $465

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 145
Symbol: o
Cat No: 12

image Newfoundland, 1860, 4d orange (12), ample to large margins. Light unobtrusive cancel. Light thin. Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,350 US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,350

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 146
Symbol: o
Cat No: 13

image Newfoundland, 10¢ green, type I (13), clear to ample margins. Light grid cancel, rich color. F.-V.F.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: signed Zumstein. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 147
Symbol: P
Cat No: 61P-74P

image Newfoundland, 1897 Discovery of Newfoundland, plate proofs complete (61P-74P), large margins, bright. Fresh and Very Fine. Unitrade C$775 ($620). US$0 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 148
Symbol: Cat No: OX1

image Newfoundland, Official Seal, 1905, black on blue (OX1), original gum, well centered, crisp fresh color and paper. Trivial perf thin. Otherwise Extremely Fine.
Scott $750 US$0 (Image)

Scott $750

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 149
Symbol: Cat No: 45308

image Northern Rhodesia, 1925, King George V, ½d-20s complete (1-17), complete, original gum small hinge remnant. 5sh and 10sh each with a nibbed perf. Fresh F.-V.F.
Scott $922 US$0 (Image)

Scott $922

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 150
Symbol: Cat No: 119-138

image Rhodesia, 1913-1923 1/2d-£1 (119-138), original gum some moderate hinge remnants, couple low values a bit of offset on reverse. Fresh set F.-V.F.
Scott $1,360 US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,360

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 151
Symbol: Cat No: 45593

image Tanganyika, 1922-25, Giraffe 5¢-£1 complete (10-28), original gum minor gum flaws on a few lower values. Fresh set F.-V.F.
Scott $820 US$0 (Image)

Scott $820

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 152
Symbol:
image Togo (British), 1914, six different values, Registered cover to Dahomey (151, 154, 159, 165-67), all tied by ANECHO c.d.s.s, 6 Jan ("P" for year date); bears a Registry label without post office name, grand POPO Dahomey 1915 receiver on reverse.
Scott $2,125 off cover Estimate 500 - 750 US$500-750 (Image)

Scott $2,125 off cover

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Europe, Asia and Latin America
Sale No: 368
Lot No: 153
Symbol: Cat No: 9d

image France, 1862, Ceres, 1fr pale lake, re-issue (9d), original gum barely hinged, beautifully balanced margins, gorgeous color. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $600

Expertization: with 2023 P.F. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $600

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 154
Symbol: o
Cat No: 22

image French Colonies: Diego Suarez, 1872, 35c black on yellow (22), fresh and Fine, only 250 were overprinted.
Scott $925

Expertization: with 2019 Gautre certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $925

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 155
Symbol: Cat No: 33-48

image French Colonies: Gabon, 1910, 1c-5f Pictorials complete (33-48), original gum, few lower values part of disturbed original gum, 2Fr and 5Fr hinge remnants. Fresh set F.-V.F.
Scott $1,167

Expertization: signed 50c-5Fr. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,167

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 156
Symbol:
image German Area, Leipzig Courier, 1893, 2pf red Post Rider, tied by a "WEISSENFELS/LPZ COURIR/1-XI. 93 7" c.d.s. on a local Publisher's advertising cover; small stain at top center, a little toning around edges, Fine and rare.
Estimate 300 - 400 US$300-400 (Image)

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 157
Symbol: Cat No: C43-C45

image Germany, Airmail, 1933 Chicago Flight Zeppelins, 1m-4m complete (C43-C45), original gum never hinged (slightly toned). Fresh Very Fine.
Scott $3,250 US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,250

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 158
Symbol: Cat No: 5a

image German Colonies, Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf carmine, double surcharge (5a), on small pierce (did not originate) by "TSINGTAU KIAUTSCHOU 31/7/00" cancel, well centered, rich color. Expertly sealed tear lower right, invisible to unaided eye. Choice Very Fine appearance example of this rare inverted overprint.
Scott $18,000

Expertization: signed Zemker, etc., with 2019 Steuer certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $18,000

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 159
Symbol: Cat No: 45583

image Greenland, 1945, Pictorials, 1øre to 5kr complete (10-18), tied on an unaddressed legal size cover by IVIGTUT First Day cancels, 1 Feb 1945, Very Fine. Facit SKr 3,000 ($380).
Scott $460 off cover Estimate 100 - 150 US$100-150 (Image)

Scott $460 off cover

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 160
Symbol: Cat No: 13

image Guadeloupe, 1891, 80c carmine (13), original gum, ample to large margins, bright color. Thin almost entirely in right margin. Fresh Very Fine appearance.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: signed Scheller, Roumet, etc. US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,100

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 161
Symbol: Cat No: 12b var.

image Italian States: Modena, 1859 Provisional Govt. 20c blue violet, color variety "ECNT" printing error (12b var.), position 44, original gum, four clear margins, exceptionally fresh. Very Fine. Scott as color variety only (without any consideration for printing error).
Scott $2,850

Expertization: with 1995 A.P.S. certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,850

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 162
Symbol: Cat No: 12-13, 15

image Italian States: Parma, 5c-10c, 40c issues of 1859 Provisional Govt. (12-13, 15), original gum, 40c large part original gum and paper offset, all well margined. Very Fine.
Scott $2,025

Expertization: 5c-10c signed Bloch, Stolow handstamps 40c, signed Diena et al. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,025

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 163
Symbol: Cat No: 1a

image Italian States: Sardinia, 1851 Victor Emmanuel II 5c black (1a), part original gum, intense color, clear margins. F.-V.F.
Scott $13,000

Expertization: signed Sorani, with 2000 Sorani certificate stating original gum. US$0 (Image)

Scott $13,000

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 164
Symbol: Cat No: 3c

image Italian States: Sardinia, 1851 40c rose lilac (3c), original gum, fresh shade, margins to barely touching at upper right. F.-V.F.
Scott $28,500

PRETTY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SHADE.

Expertization: signed Fiecchi (and others), with 1960 Fiecchi certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $28,500

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 165
Symbol: Cat No: 5

image Italian States: Sardinia, 1853 Victor Emmanuel II 20c dull blue (5), original gum hinge remnant, bright color, margins to just in at top. Fine.
Scott $18,500

A RARE SOUND MINT STAMP.

Expertization: signed multiple expert signatures, with 1999 Diena certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $18,500

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 166
Symbol: Cat No: 6

image Italian States: Sardinia, 1853 Victor Emmanuel II 40c pale rose (6), original gum gum, large and well balanced margins. A few toned spots (not mentioned in certificate). Otherwise Very Fine.
Scott $11,250

Expertization: with 1999
Diena certificate.
US$0 (Image)

Scott $11,250

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 167
Symbol: Cat No: 7c

image Italian States: Sardinia, 1854 5c deep green (7c), full original gum, large and well balanced margins, beautiful color. Choice Very Fine.
Scott $3,600

Expertization: signed A. Diena, with 2002 Sismondo certificate erroneously stating "7b". US$0 (Image)

Scott $3,600

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 168
Symbol: Cat No: 12

image Italian States: Sicily, 1859 Ferdinand II 1g olive green, plate III (12), full original gum, margins to just clear at bottom, bright color. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,950

Expertization: signed. US$0 (Image)

Scott $2,950

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 169
Symbol: (Cat No: 9

image Italian States: Tuscany, 1852, 60cr red (9), unused, fresh rich color, margins to just in at upper right. Fine, a most attractive example of this exceedingly rare stamp.
Scott $26,000

Expertization: signed various expert signatures, with 1995 Raybaudi certificate. US$0 (Image)

Scott $26,000

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 170
Symbol: Cat No: 83, 85

image Italy, 1901, Victor Emmanuel III, 40c brown (83, 85), original gum. Fresh and Fine, mint examples of the key values.
Scott $1,570 US$0 (Image)

Scott $1,570

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Sale No: 368
Lot No: 171
Symbol: Cat No: 111

image Italy, 1909, Victor Emmanuel III, 15c slate black (111), original gum never hinged. Fresh F.-V.F.
Scott $675 US$0 (Image)

Scott $675

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