Malta, 1860. ½d Buff (SG 1 / SC 1). Malta's first stamp, printed by De La Rue and placed on sale 1 December 1860 for inland use only, in sheets of 240, no watermark, perf 14. Well centered with a strong impression. Small pencil notation “1” on reverse. No gum. F–VF. SG £1,500 / SC $900. Estimate: $300–$400. (Image)
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Lot No: 1211
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Cat No: 30
Malta, 1886. 5s Rose (SG 30 / SC 14). Never hinged Queen Victoria high value, watermark Crown CC, perf 14, with full, vibrant color and choice centering. Never hinged examples of this Victorian high value are seldom encountered. Pristine gum. Mint. VF. SG £130 / SC $125. Estimate: $60–$80. (Image)
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Closed..Jun-20-2026, 16:22:56 EST
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Lot No: 1212
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Cat No: 139
Malta, 1922. £1 Black and Bright Carmine (SG 139 / SC 114a). The engraved high value from the celebrated Melita issue, watermark Multiple Script CA sideways, perf 14, with deep, rich color and perfect centering. Watermark sideways. Overall gum toning, very fine example of this stamp. Mint, never hinged. F–VF. SG £150. Estimate: $60–$80. (Image)
Opening US$ 80.00
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Lot No: 1213
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Cat No: 113c
Malta, 1922. 5s Green and Red/Yellow (SG 113c / SC 84 variety). King George V definitive with diagonal "SELF-GOVERNMENT" overprint, showing the listed "Lines omitted from scroll" variety on the left scroll. Bright, full color with solid centering throughout. Fresh gum with a light hinge mark at top. An infrequently encountered plate variety. Lightly hinged. Mint. F–VF. SG £425. Estimate: $150–$200. (Image)
