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Great Britain and British Commonwealth Afghanistan to China
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 205
Symbol: Cat No: 170
China, (Great Britain) 1900 London to South Africa, India and C.E.F. in China. Cover franked with G.B. 1881, Queen Victoria, 1d lilac, Die I (14 dots) tied by "London, Fe 7, 00" duplex, addressed to "Capt C. Davis of the Bengal Lancers South Africa" forwarded several times within Orange River, then sent to Lucknow, India and finally forwarded to the "British Contingent China Field Force via Hong Kong" where it received two different "Base Office" and "F.P.O." postmarks (number not clear) and the rare boxed "Non-Reclame/Unclaimed" handstamp (Proud I41) of Hong Kong, numerous transit backstamps; cover very worn and well traveled, Fine. SG No. 170. Scott No. 88; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:38:31 EST
Sold For 250
Ascension to British Honduras
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 30
Symbol: Cat No: 14
Ascension, 1924, Badge of the Colony, 3d blue, boulder flaw. Full o.g., rich colors and exceptional centering, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 14. SG No. 14; £650 ($790). US$0 (Image)
SG £650 ($790)
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:22:20 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 31
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 3
New South Wales, 1850, Sydney View, 1d reddish rose, plate I, yellowish paper. Barred oval cancel, full nicely balanced margins, bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 1. SG No. 3; £600 ($730). US$0 (Image)
SG £600 ($730)
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:23:32 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 32
Symbol: Cat No: 174a
New South Wales, 1861, Queen Victoria "Medallion", 5s dull violet, perf 13. Left margin single with floral lathework, o.g., lightly hinged, rich color and attractively centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 44. SG No. 174a; £375 ($460). US$0 (Image)
SG £375 ($460)
Opening US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 33
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 139
Victoria, 1867, Queen Victoria, 5sh blue on yellow. Town and barred duplex cancels, rich deep color and wide margins, Very Fine, usually nice for this high value. Scott No. 120. SG No. 139; £450 ($550). US$0 (Image)
SG £450 ($550)
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:24:17 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 34
Symbol: (Cat No: 3
Western Australia, 1854, Swan (litho), 4d pale blue, imperf. Swan watermark, block of 4, no gum, full margins, strong bright color on fresh paper, Very Fine. Scott No. 3 var. SG No. 3; £1,500 for singles ($1,820). US$0 (Image)
SG £1,500 for singles ($1,820)
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:25:09 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 35
Symbol: Cat No: 143
Australia, 1932, 5s Sydney Bridge. O.g., hinge remnant, bright and fresh, F.-V.F. Scott No. 132. SG No. 143; £425 for hinged ($520). US$0 (Image)
SG £425 for hinged ($520)
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:25:31 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 36
Symbol: Cat No: 143
Australia, 1932, 5s Sydney Bridge. Bottom margin strip of 3 with Ash imprint, o.g., hinge remnants, fresh with bold color, Very Fine, a very scarce imprint multiple. Scott No. 132. SG No. 143; £1,275+ ($1,550). US$0 (Image)
SG £1,275+ ($1,550)
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:25:51 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 37
Symbol: Cat No: 355/60
Australia, 1963-65, 4s-£2 Navigators complete. Blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, 7sg6d, 10sh and £2 marginal blocks, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 374-379. SG No. 355/60; £480+ ($580). US$0 (Image)
SG £480+ ($580)
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:26:04 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 38
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 2
Bahamas, 1859, Queen Victoria, 1d dull lake, imperf, thin paper. Neat barred "A05" oval cancel, clear to large margins, rich color tending towards the brownish lake color, F.-V.F. and scarce. Scott No. 1. SG No. 2; £1,300 ($1,580). US$0 (Image)
SG £1,300 ($1,580)
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:26:19 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 39
Symbol: Cat No: 27
Bahamas, 1863, Queen Victoria, 4d dull rose, perf 12½. Tied by barred "A05" oval handstamp on folded letter sheet to New York, reverse with "Bahamas, Jy 23, 1870" origin cds and front with "N.Y. Steamship, 3, Jul 30" entry cds; small cover tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 13b. SG No. 27; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:26:31 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 40
Symbol: Cat No: 45295
Barbuda, 1922, "Barbuda" on Leeward Islands ½d-2½ KGV issues. All neatly tied by "Barbuda, B.W.I., Ap 9, 23" cds's on registered cover to New York City, red boxed registry handstamp and receiving backstamps, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 1-4. SG No. 1/4; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:26:43 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 41
Symbol:
Batum, 1919 Forerunner Cover. Addressed locally and showing cash prepayment framed handstamp completed for 15k in manuscript and initialed by the postmaster, intaglio handstamp alongside, Very Fine and scarce,ex-"Nashville". Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:26:59 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 44
Symbol: Cat No: 67x
British East Africa, 1896, Queen Victoria, 2a chocolate, watermark reversed. O.g., lightly hinged, rich color and well centered, Very Fine, a very rare mint example of this elusive variety, priced only in used condition in Gibbons (at £200). Scott No. 75 var. SG No. 67x; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:27:39 EST
Sold For 250
Canada
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 81
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 3Pi
Canada, 1851, Queen Victoria, 12d black, plate proof on India, vertical specimen overprint in carmine. Horizontal pair, full even margins, bright and fresh with intense color, Very Fine, a very rare multiple of the 1851 12d QV proof with carmine overprint. Scott No. 3P3 var. Unitrade No. 3Pi; C$5,000 for singles ($3,640). US$0 (Image)
Unitrade C$5,000 for singles ($3,640)
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:44:04 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 86
Symbol: P&nbs
Cat No: 8TCii
Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d black, trial color plate proof on India, vertical specimen overprint. Ample to large margins, fresh and pristine, Very Fine. Scott No. 8TC var. Unitrade No. 8TCii; C$300 ($220). US$0 (Image)
Unitrade C$300 ($220)
Opening US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 87
Symbol: Cat No: 9
Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green. O.g., large margins showing trace of imprint at lower left, rich color; faint horizontal crease and a few small natural paper inclusions, Extremely Fine appearance. Scott No. 9; $15,000.
A RARE MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 7½D QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUE. US$0 (Image)
Scott $15,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:46:04 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 88
Symbol: Cat No: 9
Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green. Ample to mostly large margins, crease in lower right margin well away from design, tied by light grid handstamps on cover to Edinburgh, Scotland, matching "Toronto, C.W., Aug 27" cds and manuscript "By Canadian Mail, From Quebec" endorsement, carried on Allan Line Canadian II from Quebec to Liverpool with bold red "Pkt. Letter, Paid, Liverpool, Sp 8, 57" tombstone date stamp, reverse with red "By - Canadian Packet" two line handstamp and barred Warrington handstamp, forwarded to Ardrossan with appropriate backstamps; some minor cover edge wear, Very Fine, a lovely usage paying the Canadian packet rate to England and one of two 1857 7½d usages on carried on the Allan line, with 1990 Bühler & 1995 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 9; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:46:59 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 89
Symbol: PCat No: 9P
Canada, 1857, Queen Victoria, 7½d green, plate proof on India. On original card, block of 4, ample to mostly large margins, rich vibrant color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 9P3. Unitrade No. 9P; C$1,400 ($1,020). US$0 (Image)
Unitrade C$1,400 ($1,020)
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:47:38 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 92
Symbol: Cat No: 20
Canada, 1864, Queen Victoria, 2¢ rose. Slightly disturbed o.g., bright color, Fine, scarce with original gum. Scott No. 20; $1,250. US$0 (Image)
Scott $1,250
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:49:16 EST
Sold For 170
Cape of Good Hope to Gilbert & Ellice Islands
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 99
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 3
Cape of Good Hope, 1853 "Triangular", Perkins Bacon printing, 1d brick red on bluish paper. Neat grid cancel, ample to mostly large margins, strong bright color, Extremely Fine, choice this nice. Scott No. 1. SG No. 3; £450 ($550). US$0 (Image)
SG £450 ($550)
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:52:49 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 100
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8b
Cape of Good Hope, 1858 "Triangular", Perkins Bacon printing, 1s deep dark green. Light grid cancel, large margins and bold color, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 6a. SG No. 8b; £550 ($670). US$0 (Image)
SG £550 ($670)
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:53:24 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 101
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 2b
Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, 1d blue, blued paper, imperf. Large Star watermark, horizontal strip of 3, light grid cancels, margins large to slightly in at top, bold color, Fine, a scarce used multiple. Scott No. 1. SG No. 2b; £675 for singles ($820). US$0 (Image)
SG £675 for singles ($820)
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:53:41 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 102
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 1
Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, 6d purple brown, blued paper, imperf. Large Star watermark, light grid cancel, ample to large margins showing portion of adjacent stamp at bottom, strong bright color, Very Fine, choice for this difficult issue. Scott No. 2. SG No. 1; £450 ($550). US$0 (Image)
SG £450 ($550)
Opening US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 103
Symbol: (Cat No: 11
Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, 1s9d green, imperf. Large Star watermark, no gum, clear to mostly large margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at left and top, rich bright color, Very Fine and choice, signed Brun. Scott No. 12. SG No. 11; £850 ($1,030). US$0 (Image)
SG £850 ($1,030)
Opening US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 108
Symbol: Cat No: 67
Falkland Islands, 1912, King George V, 5s deep rose red. Full o.g., rich deep color, Very Fine. Scott No. 38. SG No. 67; £130 ($160). US$0 (Image)
SG £130 ($160)
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:55:01 EST
Sold For 70
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 109
Symbol: Cat No: 2
Gambia, 1871, Queen Victoria "Embossed", 4d pale brown. Unwatermarked, o.g., ample to mostly large margins, bold color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 1. SG No. 2; £600 ($730). US$0 (Image)
SG £600 ($730)
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:55:51 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 110
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 45325
Gambia, 1871, Queen Victoria "Embossed", 4d pale brown & 6d deep blue. Unwatermarked, both with red town cancels, ample to large margins, Very Fine, a lovely pair. Scott No. 1-2. SG No. 2/3; £425 ($520). US$0 (Image)
SG £425 ($520)
Opening US$ 120.00
Sold...US$ 120.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:56:19 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 111
Symbol: (Cat No: 3
Gambia, 1869, Queen Victoria "Embossed", 6d deep blue. Unwatermarked, no gum, large to huge margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 2. SG No. 3; £550 ($670). US$0 (Image)
SG £550 ($670)
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:56:51 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 112
Symbol: Cat No: 7w
Gambia, 1874, Queen Victoria "Embossed", 6d deep blue. Crown CC watermark inverted, o.g., ample to large margin, distinctive deep color, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 4a var. SG No. 7w; £750 ($910). US$0 (Image)
SG £750 ($910)
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 13:57:14 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 125
Symbol: Cat No: 35
Gilbert & Ellice Islands, 1924, King George V, 10s green & red on emerald, Die II. Tied on piece by neat town cancel, bold colors and nicely centered, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 31. SG No. 35; £400 ($490). US$0 (Image)
SG £400 ($490)
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:02:05 EST
Sold For 220
Hong Kong to Singapore
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 179
Symbol:
Hong Kong, Bush Halstead & Co., Hong Kong (Forwarded by). Red oval handstamp on reverse of 1844 folded letter to Boston, Mass. in care of Harnden & Co. in Liverpool, with "Hong Kong, Au 26, 1844" cds alongside, front with manuscript "58" and "1/-" ratings and circular "Harnden & Co., of Liverpool, Have Paid Postage…To Be Collected 2/-, Harnden & Co. of U.S." express handstamp; small backflap tear affecting forwarder handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:24:43 EST
Sold For 1150
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 180
Symbol:
Hong Kong, 1857 Hong Kong to Haverhill, England. Cover endorsed "From James Backler, Royal Marine on board H.M. Ship "Acorn", Hong Kong, China" and countersigned "Lt. C.H. Cutterbuck, Commanding Officer", franked with G.B. 1855, 1d red brown (12) tied by barred "50" oval handstamp, reverse with red London entry and Newmarket transit cds's; cover soiling, Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:24:54 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 181
Symbol:
Hong Kong, F.S. Bortadaile & Co., Hong Kong 26/4 1858 (Forwarded by). Large red boxed handstamp on reverse of incoming cover to Shanghai, franked with G.B. 1857 2d blue + 1855 4d rose tied by "Stourbridge, Au 3, 58" cds and barred "750" oval duplexes, reverse with red "London, Au 4, 58" transit and "Hong Kong, 19 Se, 1858" date stamps, Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:25:04 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 182
Symbol:
Hong Kong, 1869 (Dec. 8) Cannonville, N.Y. to Singapore, East Indies. Cover franked with 1861, 10¢ green, F. grill (96) canceled by target handstamp with matching "Cannonville, N.Y., Dec 8" origin cds below, addressed "Mr. Robert McLellan Belfrage, American Ship Castine, Care of American Consul, Singapore, India", red "New York, Dec 24" exchange office cds and red "Singapore, Paid, Fe 2, 70" receiving cds; stamp with nibbed perf and cover with some edge soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
ONE OF TWO REPORTED COVERS CARRIED ON THE EXTENDED MAIL ROUTE AND THE ONLY EXAMPLE TO SINGAPORE, EAST INDIES.
A postal treaty between the United States and Great Britain governing mails to be carried beyond Hong Kong to the Strait Settlements or British East Indies was signed on July 28, 1868 (effective November 1, 1868). This treaty did not alter the terms of the treaty with Hong Kong, but not allowed for additional mails made up for further British Colonies to be carried by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
This cover arrived in San Francisco on January 1st, 1870 and placed aboard the P.M.S.S. steamer "China" via Yokohama and Hong Kong. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 183
Symbol:
Hong Kong, 1872 (Apr. 20) S.S. Rising Star to Providence, R.I. Cover and lengthy 11 page enclosure datelined "Rising Star Apr 20/72, In Lat 23o 37' Long 74o 21'", cover franked with Jamaica 1870, 1d blue, horizontal pair + 3d green (7+9) tied by barred oval handstamps, reverse with "Kingston, Jamaica, Ap 22, 72" cds and St. Thomas transit date stamp, "New York, 10, May 17" integral due cds; cover and stamp flaws, Fine, an interesting usage originating on the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Atlantic line steamer Rising Star. Estimate; $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:25:29 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 184
Symbol: Cat No: 89
Hong Kong, South Africa, Field P.O., British Army S. Africa, Ju 30, 00. Three strikes tying G.B. 1881, Queen Victoria, 1d lilac, Die II (16 dots), horizontal pair on 1d rose entire to Hong Kong, China, reverse with "Durban, Natal, 10 Jy, 1900" transit and "Hong Kong, Au 22, 00" receiving cds's; most of backflap missing and sealed tear at right, F.-V.F. SG No. 172. Scott No. 89; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 100.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 185
Symbol: Cat No: 28
Hong Kong, 1880, Queen Victoria, 2¢ dull rose, two singles. Crown CC watermark. Tied by barred "B62" oval handstamps on cover to Dalry, Scotland, endorsed "From Pte Thomas Shedden, R. Marines, H.M. Ship Darling, Hong Kong, China" and countersigned "Francis J.J. Elliott, Commanding Officer", "Hong Kong, My 22, 84" origin cds and reverse with "Dalry, Ju 30, 84" receiving cds; right stamp with slight corner crease and small cover opening tears at top, F.-V.F. Scott No. 9. Yang No. 28. SG No. 28; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:26:14 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 186
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 29
Hong Kong, 1880, Queen Victoria, 5¢ blue. Crown CC watermark, light barred "B62" cancel and large part "Windsor & Redlich Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Siam" oval cachet handstamp, F.-V.F. and rare. Scott No. 11. Yang No. 29. SG No. 29; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-26-2024, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 187
Symbol: Cat No: 35
Hong Kong, 1882, Queen Victoria, 5¢ pale blue, horizontal pair. Crown CA watermark. Tied by "Canton, Au 30" cds's on red band cover to Bethlehem, Pa., with "A. Howpeh, South China (Macao)" return address, reverse with "Hong Kong, Sp 1, 97" transit and receiving (11.27) cds's, Very Fine,ex-Dyer. Scott No. 40. Yang No. 34. SG No. 35; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:26:44 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 188
Symbol: Cat No: 55
Hong Kong, 1885, Queen Victoria, $1 on 96¢ gray olive. Crown CA watermark, o.g., rich color, bright and fresh, F.-V.F. SG No. 42. Yang No. 39. Scott No. 55; $950. US$0 (Image)
Scott $950
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:27:03 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 189
Symbol: (Cat No: F4
Hong Kong, Postal-Fiscal, 1890, $2 dull bluish green, perf 14. In combination with Postal-Fiscal, 1874, $3 dull violet, perf 15½x15 + 1891, 50¢ on 48¢ dull purple + 1898, $1 on 96¢ black, with Chinese surcharge (27+54+70) on large thin card front addressed to "Her Britannic Majesty Consulate, Nagasaki" with "per Rosetta" ship endorsement, all tied by "Hong Kong, Oc 13, 98" cds's and circular grid handstamps; some wear and soiling around edges with tear at right, Very Fine, a remarkable high franking usage. SG No. F4. Yang No. F5. Scott No. 57; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:27:21 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 190
Symbol:
India, India Soldier, Liverpool, 3. Large circular rate handstamp on 1834 soldier's folded letter to Lancaster, England and endorsed "From Gunner W. Braithwaite, 2nd Troop 2nd Brigade Bengal Horse Artillery" at Cawnpore and countersigned by commanding officer at lower left, reverse with bold boxed "Calcutta, G.P.O., Ship Letter, 17 Oc, 1834" transit date stamp, with lengthy letter datelined 7th October, 1834 with interesting content including…There is "wars and rumours of wars" here, Theresienstadt is an army on the march now under the command of general Stevenson, against Moon Sing, Raja of Jowdpore with details regarding troop movements; some light toning and soiling, F.-V.F., a choice strike of this rare Liverpool handstamp. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:29:40 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 191
Symbol:
India, 1845 & 1848 Soldier's Letters to England. First from Loodiana to Ledbury with contents seeking assistance from a lawyer regarding money owned, second from Trichinopoly to London, both countersigned by the Commanding Officers and showing 2 handstamp on front; some edge wear and later with staining at left, F.-V.F. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:30:26 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 192
Symbol: Cat No: 5
India, 1854, Queen Victoria Lithographed, 2a green, vertical strip of four and single. In combination with 1854, Queen Victoria Lithographed, ½a blue, die I (2) on 1855 cover to "Edinburgh, Scotland" with "via Bombay & Southampton" routing endorsement, all tied by dotted diamond handstamps, red boxed "India Paid" handstamp and red "Paid, 11 Fe, 1855" tombstone entry date stamp; cover missing backflap and light cover wear, F.-V.F. SG No. 31. Scott No. 5; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:31:34 EST
Sold For 2700
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 193
Symbol:
India, 1900 Wei Hai Wei, China to Bellary, India. 1a green entire endorsed "From Naske Chemgomah, Section A., B. No. 25, British General Hospital, China Expeditionary Force, Wei Hai Wei" on reverse, canceled by "F.P.O. No. 13, 28 Oc, 00" field P.O. cds, reverse with "Base Office, 3 No", "Tuticorin, No 18" transit and Bellary receiving cds's; reduced at left, Very Fine. Estimate; $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:32:23 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 195
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 37
Labuan, 1891, Queen Victoria, 6¢ on 16¢ blue. Light Labuan town cancel (Proud D5), bold color; handstamp on reverse barely visible at bottom, F.-V.F., a very scarce surcharge issue, ex-"Nashville", with 2017 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 31. SG No. 37; £2,500 ($3,040). US$0 (Image)
SG £2,500 ($3,040)
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:33:45 EST
Sold For 900
Malta to South West Africa
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 144
Symbol: Cat No: 62
Mauritius, 1863, Queen Victoria, 4d rose, vertical strip of three and single. Crown CC watermark. All tied by barred "B53" oval handstamps on 1872 folded letter to Pondichery, India, reverse with blue "Mauritius, Jy 10, 72" origin cds, "Pondichery, Au 5, 73" receiving cds with matching "Ship Letter" in oval handstamp; minor cover age spots and nick at bottom in bottom stamp in stripe, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 35. SG No. 62; Estimate $200 - 300. US$200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:08:51 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 146
Symbol: S&nbs
Cat No: 145bs
Natal, 1902, King Edward VII, £20 red & green, overprinted "Specimen". Crown CC watermark, o.g., strong colors; small central surface scuff, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 100 var. SG No. 145bs; £700 ($850). US$0 (Image)
SG £700 ($850)
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2024, 14:10:11 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 115
Lot No: 147
Symbol: Cat No: 21
Nauru, 1916, King George V "Seahorse", 2s6d brown, De La Rue printing. Left margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, strong bright color, choice centering and exceptional freshness, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 13. SG No. 21; £320 for hinged singles ($390). US$0 (Image)
