1861 Stampless unpaid covers, one to Bombay with circular "ADEN / BPP / Bearing" and backstamped by "ADEN" double arc datestamp (Proud D1) with "St BG / As 4" charge mark; the other to France with boxed "INDIA UNPAID" and "ADEN-STR-POINT" single ring backstamp (D2). The cover to Bombay with corner and edge faults, the cover to France very fine. (2)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 150.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 945
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c.1856-1968 Mint and used selection with India stamps used in Aden (c.50, with two QV 2r stamps), 1937-66 issues complete mint, issues for Seiyun, Shihr & Mukalla, Hadhramaut complete, mainly mint, also some used. A good lot. S.G. £2,000+. (100s). Photo on Page 108. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
India Used in Aden
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 946
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1854-1936 Covers (11), pieces (16) and stamps (226), the collection including "124" type K2 on 1854 ½a, 1a (5), 2a (3) and 4a (5, two cut square) and other stamps (49), "125" type K5 (9), "A / 124" type K6 (3), Aden Steamer Point 124 duplex type KD7 (16, two on Ceylon), similar Aden Cantonment 124 duplex (11), squared circles, double ring datestamps and later duplexs, "B" obliterator on piece, stamps including Officials, QV 2r - 5r, multiples, etc. An excellent collection, a few faults. (253). Photo on Page 108. (Image1)
Opening GBP 2,200.00
Sold...GBP 1,900.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 947
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c.1854-1936 Covers and cards (66), pieces and stamps (84) including early Perim postcards and 1918 "PERIM" c.d.s, 1904 postcard bearing QV 3p + KEVII 3p and ½a, WWI Censors, Paquebots, postage dues, etc., the stamps including 1854 4a (cut to shape) with "124" cancel. (150).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 948
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1864 Cover to Scotland franked 8p, 2a and 4a (some trimmed perfs) each cancelled "124", red boxed "INDIA PAID" with "ADEN-STR-POINT" backstamp, an attractive cover. Photo on Page 122. (Image1)
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 260.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 949
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1880 Cover to Spain franked 1a + 2a, each cancelled by the scarce "B-22" obliterator (Proud K12) with Aden c.d.s alongside, manuscript "2" to indicate a double weight letter with handstruck "T" in circle and "36 Centimes", red "M/75" handstamp.
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 951
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1903 (July 6) 1a Envelope to Ireland cancelled by "DTHALI" double ring datestamp, backstamped at Aden and Naas. A fine early example of this uncommon datestamp, the office opened in 1903 for the Aden-Yemeni Boundary Commission and accompanying troops. Photo on Page 122. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 952
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Perim Island. 1894-1931 Covers and cards with 1894-1909 India cards written at Perim cancelled at Aden (9), 1905-12 cards from British naval ships at Perim with G.B 1d stamps cancelled in London (2), 1896 cover from France to Perim; and 1916-31 covers and cards with "PERIM" datestamps (9, type D1, name in straight line across the circle) including stampless 1916 O.A.S cover and 1917 cover franked 1a with "THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY / C.S CAMBRIA" cachet both with violet "PASSED CENSOR / No. A9 / PERIM", 1919 postcard with large "P" censor, 1921 insured registered cover to G.B franked 5a, 1931 registered cover to G.B franked 5a with boxed "PERIM" handstruck on the registration label, 1931 arrival c.d.s on card from India, 1932 postcard to Sweden, 1926-29 covers to G.B or New Zealand, etc. An excellent collection, well written up on 20 pages. (27). Photo on Page 122. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,300.00
Sold...GBP 2,200.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 953
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Perim Island/Boer War. 1900 (Jan 1) India 1a postcard from Perim to Pretoria, cancelled at Aden Camp (Jan. 7), handstamped violet boxed "STOPPED BY CENSOR / RETURN TO SENDER" and Returned Letter Office Natal c.d.s (Feb. 20), Bombay D.L.O Unclaimed label tied by boxed D.L.O datestamp (Mar 20/27), registered back to Perim with seven Aden or Aden Camp datestamps (Apr. 5-11). Minor edge tears, small hole caused by the date slug in a heavily applied c.d.s and small piece missing at upper right corner, nevertheless a remarkable use, almost certainly unique from Perim.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..May-07-2026, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 58
Lot No: 954
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Kamaran Island. 1918-62 Covers and cards including stampless cover, Honour Envelope and postcard with Indian F.P.O 100 c.d.s and violet "PASSED CENSOR / No. A6 / KAMARAN" (the postcard possibly forged); 1925-37 covers with India stamps cancelled by "KAMARAN" c.d.s (5) with two official covers bearing Service stamps, two registered covers with boxed "KAMARAN" handstamp on registration labels and a 1937 (Mar 31) stationery envelope used on the final day of use of India stamps; 1937 (Apr. 1) Aden F.D.C, WW2 covers from (4) or to (4) Kamaran with covers posted through M.P.O E602 in Alexandria or sent via Indian F.P.O 90 in Eritrea, 1946 O.A.S cover from R.A.F Kamaran with F.P.O 35 c.d.s of Asmara, etc. An excellent collection well written up on 23 pages. (28). Photo on Page 122. (Image1)
