1899 50pf Chocolate with 48º overprint fine used with 1900 (Nov 14) Ponape c.d.s, Pauligk expert handstamp. A scarce stamp, used prior to the issue of the second 56º overprints. Mi6I, S.G. 6, £2,250. Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 905
Symbol:
1905 Postcard and stamps with the Ponape negative seal cancel (used between April 25th and July 9th after the datestamp was lost in a typhoon on April 20th), comprising vertically bisected 10pf on postcard to Jaluit with May 10th arrival c.d.s, 30f on piece, 5pf green (small stain but very scarce, all 5pf stamps destroyed in the Post Office by the typhoon, this stamp presumably then in private hands), 10pf on pieces (2), and 1m, the three pieces probably all C.T.O. (6).
Opening GBP 80.00
Sold...GBP 70.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 70
GERMANY & COLONIES
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 883
Symbol:
1867-71 Covers to the same London address with stamps of Prussia (2) or North German Confederation (3), all differing frankings, datestamps of Elberfield (3) or boxed cancels of Norderney or Barmen. (5).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 80.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 884
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Germany Used in Constantinople. 1871-97 Pieces (28, bearing 39 stamps) and single stamps (31) all with various Constantinople datestamps, comprising North German Confederation ½g (faults) and 2g (2, one with faults, the other fine on piece); 1872 Large Eagle ¼g, ½g (3), 2g (3), 2½g (3), 5g, also pieces with ½g + 1g or ½g + 2½g + 5g; 1875-79 5pf (4), 10pf (6, one cancelled in blue), 20pf (13), 25pf (4), 50pf grey-black (3) or 50pf grey-green (2); 1875-99 2m (3, one dull rose); 1880-87 10pf (3), 20pf (8), also 10pf on piece in combination with 1¼pi on 25pf surcharge; 1889-1900 3pf (3), 20pf, a few faults, a good group with some scarcer stamps. S.G. £8,000 (approx). (70 stamps).
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 340.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 885
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Post Offices in the Ottoman Empire. 1884-1912 Mint and used collection with many additional stamps, shades, pieces and cancels, including 1884 1¼pi on 25pf mint (6) and used (2), 2½pi on 50pf mint (4) and used (3); 1900 25pi on 5m mint (3, all three types); 1902-04 5pi on 1m mint and used, 25pi on 5m mint; 1905 25pi on 5m mint and used, etc. A fine and extensive lot. S.G. £15,000+. (c.600).
Opening GBP 700.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 886
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Post Offices in Morocco. 1899-1918 Mint and used collection with many additional stamps, various shades and cancels, including 1899 30c on 25pf used block of four, 1900 1p.25 on 1m mint (3) and used, 2p.50 on 2m mint (3) and used (2), 3p.75 on 3m mint (2) and used (3), 6p.25 on 5m mint (2); 1903 1p.25 on 1m (3), 2p.50 on 2m, 3p.75 on 3m and 6p.25 on 5m (2) all used; 1905 1p.25 on 1m mint (2, both 26x17 perfs) and used (2, both perfs), 2p.50 on 2m mint and used, 3p.75 on 3m mint (3, one 26x17 perfs) and used (3), 6p.25 on 5m mint and used (2); 1906-11 50c on 40pf used (2), 1p on 80pf used on piece, 1p.25 on 1m mint and used, 2p.50 on 2m mint and used, 6p.25 on 5m mint and used (2); 1911-18 1p.25 on 1m (3), 2p.50 on 2m (3), 3p.75 on 3m (5) and 6p.25 on 5m (2) all used, several on piece. S.G. £14,000 (approx). (450).
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 650.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 902
Symbol:
Togo. 1906-07 Covers bearing Togo stamps including 1907 (Apr 1) cover with 5pf pair cancelled by "NUATYA" datestamps, etc. (4). Also German stamps on cards (2) and piece with Seepost datestamps. (7).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Kiaochow
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 906
Symbol:
1898-1900 Germany postcards (3), pieces (3) and stamps (7) cancelled at Tsingtau, comprising scarce 2m red-lilac, 3pf grey-brown strip of three, 3pf orange-brown (3), 5pf (4), 10pf (2), 10pf postcard (endorsed "Marine Schiffspost") and 10pf cards with "Nur für Marine-Schiffsposten" imprint (2). Also an 1898 cover franked 10pf from Shanghai to Kiaochow (faults) and two "Nur für Marine-Schiffsposten" postcards from Port Said or Havana. S.G. £1,690+. (19). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 440.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 907
Symbol:
1898-1900 German Post Office "China" overprint issues used in Kiaochow, covers and cards (12), pieces and stamps (89), including 1900 cover bearing 3pf-50pf set of six (Z11, 14/6, 18/9), 48º 25pf and 50pf (2), 56º 20pf (2), 25pf (7), 50pf (2), red band cover franked 20pf with Tsintaufort Marine - Feldpost c.d.s, etc. Also 1900-01 stampless Feldpost covers with Tsingtao datestamps (4), and a front from Shanghai to Tsingtao. S.G. £3,000++. (106)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 908
Symbol:
1900 (May) 5pfg on 10pf Surcharges issued at Tsingtao, mint (6) and used (12) with horizontal blue line, including 48º overprints (3, one mint), various surcharge types, four with the horizontal line apparently omitted or in violet, a few faults. S.G. 1/8, £1,500+. (18).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 330.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 330
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 909
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1900 (May) 5pfg on 10pf Tsingtao surcharges, 56º China overprint, type 3 surcharge mint and used, both with the blue line omitted, the mint stamp with Lantelme Certificate (2005). S.G. 3var., M1(II)F. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 220.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 910
Symbol:
1900 (July) 5pf on 10pf Surcharge, with blue horizontal line, fine used with 1st August Tsingtao c.d.s, reverse with Pfenninger and Thier expert handstamps. S.G. 8a, £5,500. Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 600.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 911
Symbol:
1900 (July) 5pf on 10pf Surcharge, with blue horizontal line, mint, large part original gum, Kohler and three other expert handstamps or signatures, with B.P.A Certificate (2007). S.G. 8a, £4,500. Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 913
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1901-18 Mint and used collection including 1901 set mint and used, 1905 ½d mint (3) and used (4), 1d mint and used (2), 1½d used, 1905-18 watermarked set with ½d, 1d (3), 1½d (2) and 2½d used, many additional stamps including better postmarks with Kaumi, Litsun, Taitungtschen, T.P.Os and Seepost, etc. Also covers and cards (20) with Seepost and Kais. Deutsche Marine Schiffspost datestamps. S.G. £8,000+. (c.380). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,000.00
Sold...GBP 570.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 570
Marshall Islands
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 916
Symbol:
1890-1900 Germany stamps (25, with sixteen stamps on piece) all cancelled at Jaluit, including 1890 2m on piece (S.G. ZG1, £1,200+, expertised), 5pf block of four, etc. S.G. £7,500+. (25).
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 917
Symbol:
1899 3pf Grey-brown, first type overprint, fine mint, with Rohr expert handstamp, very scarce. Mi1Ia, S.G. G1, £5,500. Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 918
Symbol:
1903 3pf - 50pf First type overprint, Berlin reprint set of six fine mint, all with Dr Steuer expert handstamps. Mi1/6 II. (6).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 919
Symbol:
1900 Covers bearing bisected 10pf, first issue vertical bisect on cover to Germany tied by 17 March c.d.s, and second issue diagonal bisect tied by 5 Dec. c.d.s on cover to Ponape, arrival backstamps, probably cancelled to order with backdated datestamps. (2)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 920
Symbol:
1907-09 Atoll Post covers with manuscript cancels, comprising commercial cover to the Jesuit Mission in Jaluit with 10pf cancelled "Nauru 17/9 07", a Jaluit c.d.s (Sep 21) alongside, edge faults but scarce; cover with 30pf cancelled manuscript "Mejit, 14/8 08, Diana" with Jaluit arrival backstamp (Aug 21), from Mejit Atoll sent on the schooner "Diana"; and philatelic cover to Germany with 3pf cancelled by Jaluit c.d.s (Mar 14) and manuscript "Arno, 14/2 09" applied on the schooner "Arno". (3).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 130.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 921
Symbol:
Japanese Occupation. 1914 Yacht type 3pf - 10pf and 30pf - 80pf each with red seal handstamp of Paymaster K. Tamura, superb mint. Two differing seal handstamps are recorded on this issue, applied by the occupying Japanese forces; however the overprinted stamps were never issued, with just a few mint stamps recorded. Very unusual. (8).
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 230.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 230
New Guinea
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 922
Symbol:
1888-98 Germany stamps (17, thirteen on ten pieces) cancelled in New Guinea, including 2m claret cancelled at Stephansort (2, one on piece), 1880-87 issue 50 pf dull olive-green rejoined pair with Finschhafen c.d.s, 1889-98 issue with 1892 pieces bearing 20pf ultramarine with Stephansort c.d.s or 25pf orange-yellow with Herbertshohe c.d.s, and other 3pf - 50pf values with cancels of Stephansort, Friedrich-Wilhelmshaven, Herbertshohe or Matupi, also 1900 2pf slate C.T.O at Berlinhafen. Mi 44/50, S.G. Z1/13, £3,980. (18). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 550.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 923
Symbol:
1896-98 Covers to Germany, the first with Germany 20pf pair each cancelled "MATUPI" c.d.s; the 1898 (Mar 9) cover bearing New Guinea 10pf (2) and Germany 20pf tied by "HERBERTSHOHE" datestamps, the first with a large closed tear across the cover clear of the stamps, second with central fold and minor edge faults but an unusual mixed franking. (2).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 924
Symbol:
1897-1919 Mint and used stamps including first issue U.P.U printing 10pf - 5pf C.T.O, shades and multiples, various cancels with some pieces, 1901 Yacht issue with 1m (3), 2m and 3m (3, two on piece) all used, 5m mint and used, also covers and cards (7, four with Seepost cancels), other cancels including Namatanai, etc. S.G. £3,000++. (c.250).
Opening GBP 400.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Post Offices In China
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 887
Symbol:
1892-96 Covers franked Germany 20pf or 20pf pair to Germany, with cancels of Shanghai (2, differing cancels) or Tientsin (2), all fine and commercial. (4).
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 85.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 888
Symbol:
1886-1901 Germany stamps (196, with 123 stamps on 78 pieces) with cancels of Shanghai or Tientsin, including 1886-1901 2m (32 with strips of three (2) and five, various shades), blocks of four, 1891 20pf gutter pair, etc. A good lot. S.G. £11,000+. (196).
Opening GBP 1,200.00
Sold...GBP 670.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 670
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 889
Symbol:
1893-96 Pieces from parcel cards with Germany stamps cancelled at Shanghai, all with a 2m pair in combination with other stamps, comprising 2m pair + 25pf + 20pf, 2m pair + 50pf + 25pf + 10pf (2 pieces), 2m pair + 25pf (2) + 20pf + 10pf + 5pf (faults), or 2m pair + 50pf + 20pf + 10pf + 5pf. S.G. £1,800. (27 stamps on 5 pieces).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 100.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 890
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1898-1919 Mint and used collection including 1898 first type overprint 3pf bistre brown mint (4, also one with a forged cancel), second type overprint 5pf and 25pf used inter-panneau blocks of four, 1901-04 mint set and used sets (2, with three 5m stamps, one used at Tschinwangtao), 1905 and 1905-19 surcharge sets mint and used with additional Dollar values, cancels from various offices including Itschang, etc. (100s).
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 891
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1900 5pf on 10pf Foochow provisional surcharge, 48º and 56º China overprints both used on piece, the 48º overprint with Bothe and Thier expert handstamps and Hans Bothe Certificate (1982), the 56º overprint hinged to piece with Mohrmann expert handstamp, also 48º surcharge mint (creased, not guaranteed), the used stamps fine and scarce. S.G. 13/4, £3,500+. (3). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 280.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 892
Symbol:
1900-01 Tientsin Provisionals, 3pf and 5pf mint both with Richter expert handstamps, also 10pf and 20pf mint (not guaranteed). S.G. 15/6, £1,650+. (4). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 190.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 893
Symbol:
1900 5pf Tientsin Provisional used on piece with Tientsin (1.1.01) c.d.s, Ebel, Thier and Kohler expert handstamps and Lantelm Certificate (2006). S.G. 16, £650. Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 100.00
Sold...GBP 60.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 894
Symbol:
1900-01 5pf and 20pf Tientsin Provisionals used, 5pf with Bothe, Richter and Thier expert handstamps, 20pf with Bothe, Grobe and "Krgr" expert handstamps. S.G. 16, 18, £2,200. (2). Photo on Page 132. (Image1)
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 895
Symbol:
Boxer Rebellion. 1900-03 Covers and cards from German forces, mainly stampless, with Kais. Deutsche Marine Schiffspost datestamps (13), Feldpost datestamps (9), etc., various unit cachets. (32).
Opening GBP 280.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 896
Symbol:
Boxer Rebellion. 1900 (July 7) Cover from E. Meyer & Co in Tientsin to England bearing two 20pf stamps each tied by Tientsin c.d.s, the reverse inscribed "This envelope was sent off during the siege of Tientsin" in the same handwriting as the address. Tientsin was besieged by Chinese forces from late June until July 13th.
Opening GBP 120.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 897
Symbol:
Boxer Rebellion - Peking. 1901 Postcards (3) and a cover from Peking to Germany, comprising Chinese 1c postcard franked 1c pair with oval Peking datestamps, a German 5pf cancelled upon arrival; picture postcard franked Germany 10pf; registered picture postcard franked China overprint 10pf and 20pf with registration label No. 1; and a cover franked Germany 2pf, 3pf, 5pf (R.P.S Certificate - Genuine but philatelic, the 2pf never issued in China). (4).
Opening GBP 180.00
Sold...GBP 800.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 898
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1900-01 Germany stamps used in China during the Boxer Rebellion, with Feldpost c.d.s (16) including 1886-1901 2m (5), 1900 2pf slate (3 on piece, never issued in China), 1899-1900 40pf (Bothe handstamp), 1m and 2m (both probably forgeries), 3m; Tientsin datestamps including 1899-1900 30pf (3), 50pf and 80pf (all with Bothe or Lantelme handstamps or certificates); 10pf on piece with undated "Chin Wang Tao", etc. A scarce group. (44).
Opening GBP 500.00
Sold...GBP 420.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 899
Symbol:
1898-1900 China overprints, used stamps collected for their cancels with Feldpost c.d.s (41, including 1901 2m with Kohler handstamp), other Boxer Rebellion period uses, undated double ring Shanhaikwan (7, including 1901 5m), oval Peking-Taku Bahnpost on piece, boxed Hankau (2), Seepost, etc., some on piece. (106).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 900
Symbol:
1900-12 Covers and cards (14) and a front, including 1901 card with oval Peking-Taku Bahnpost cancels, 1911 registered front from Hankau to S.M.S "Jaguar" at Pakhoi, also two 1889 Ost Asiatische Hauptlinie Seepost items from Genoa or Aden. (15).
Opening GBP 150.00
Sold...GBP 250.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Samoa
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 927
Symbol:
1900-1919 Mint and used stamps, some pieces and better cancels from smaller offices including 1m and 3m cancelled at Palauli, Malua, Tonga and Fiji cancels, 1900 sets mint and used, etc. S.G. £2,800+. (c.170).
Opening GBP 300.00
Sold...GBP 170.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 170
South West Africa
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 929
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1897-1919 Mint and used collection with used stamps largely collected for their cancels, many better postmarks with numerous pieces, better shades and many additional stamps, including first overprint issue with rare 3pf bistre-brown apparently used (light violet c.d.s, offered "as-is") and 5pf on piece with rare violet "RAMANSDRIFT / Deutsch-Sudwestafrika" cancel and "3/8.99" manuscript date; 1898-1900 second type overprint with 10pf bisect tied to piece by Keetmanshoop c.d.s, 25pf orange mint (2) and used (2); 1901 Yacht issue with 30pf mint (3), 1m mint (2) and used (10, two with Feldpost c.d.s), 2m mint (2) and used (3), 3m mint (3) and used (4), 5m mint and used (2); 1906-19 lozenges watermark issue with 1m used (5), 2m used (4), 5m used (4, one with 1914 Landes Austellung c.d.s). Many better cancels noted, including Aroab, Pomonahugel, Empfangnisbucht, etc., also Feldpost, Seepost, first issue 10pf with horizontal "1" numeral, some possible Yacht issue proofs, plate varieties, revenues (5), etc. An interesting lot. S.G. £10,000++. (c.700).
Opening GBP 800.00
Sold...GBP 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-06-2024, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 55
Lot No: 930
Symbol:
1898-1914 Covers and cards including overprint and Yacht issues, soldiers mail, Feldpost cancels, Seepost and Marine Schiffspost cancels, "Jakalswater", "Gochas" and "Kapenousseu" Wanderstempel cancels, etc. (48).
