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NIGER COAST
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1421 c   1840 folded letter datelined Old Calabar July 13th 1840 and written and signed by King Boau Boua, fine an early letter from the Oil Rivers.1840 folded letter datelined "Old Calabar July 13th 1840" and written and signed by King Boau Boua, fine; an early letter from the Oil Rivers. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction
NORFOLK ISLANDS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1422   1856 and 1859 - Two of the earliest letters recorded from Norfolk Island, a marvelous pair of small complete letters, each headed Norfolk Islands, from a Harriett Augusta Quintall as a young, unmarried lady to her boyfriend in the first letter,1856 and 1859 - Two of the earliest letters recorded from Norfolk Island, a marvelous pair of small complete letters, each headed "Norfolk Islands", from a Harriett Augusta Quintall as a young, unmarried lady to her boyfriend in the first letter, and as Augusta Nobbs to 'Dear James' as a married woman in the second, references made to the other residents of the island, one letter with minor toning spots, both quite fine and intact; two of the most important philatelic artifacts from Norfolk Island in private hands. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
NORWAY
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1423 O 1 1, 1855 4s Blue, eleven choice used examples, all with four large margins including some extra-large examples, strong rich colors on fresh paper, six with grid cancels, others with numeral in circles cancel, a few small imperfection but overall#1, 1855 4s Blue, eleven choice used examples, all with four large margins including some extra-large examples, strong rich colors on fresh paper, six with grid cancels, others with numeral in circles cancel, a few small imperfection but overall very fine-extremely fine; an impressive group of this popular stamp (Facit #1). (imagea) (imageb) (Image) $1,430.00

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
NYASALAND
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1424 c S.G. #98a S.G. 98a, 1913-19 £1 Purple and black on red, break in scroll variety, position R112, top right corner margin single with control no. 1 tied by Zomba c.d.s. on 1933 airmail cover to Lilongwe (backstamped), stamp is exceedingly well centered andS.G. #98a, 1913-19 £1 Purple and black on red, break in scroll variety, position R1/12, top right corner margin single with control no. 1 tied by Zomba c.d.s. on 1933 airmail cover to Lilongwe (backstamped), stamp is exceedingly well centered and fresh, very fine; any example of the break in scroll variety is scarce, but to find a choice example used on cover is very rare; the Stanley Gibbons catalog value is for an off-cover used stamp (Scott #23 var.). (Image) £650+

SOLD for $1,150.00
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PAPUA
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1425 c   Port Morseby B.N.G. eight bar cancel complete strike tying Queensland 1897 2p Gray blue on cover to Brisbane via Cooktown, unusually sharp strike of Port Moresby British New Guinea28 Aug 91 rimless c.d.s. alongside, minor soiling at top righPort Morseby "B.N.G." eight bar cancel complete strike tying Queensland 1897 2p Gray blue on cover to Brisbane via Cooktown, unusually sharp strike of "Port Moresby British New Guinea/28 Aug 91" rimless c.d.s. alongside, minor soiling at top right of cover affecting the stamp, otherwise a very fine and highly collectable example of Queensland used in Papua. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $550.00
Will close during Public Auction
1426 P 1P-7P 1P-7P, 1901 12p to 1- Lakatois, plate proofs on watermarked stamp paper, complete set of the seven 1901 issued values in matched left margin horizontal pairs, being positions 16-17, brilliantly rich colors, large margins, a few values with lig#1P-7P, 1901 1/2p to 1/- Lakatois, plate proofs on watermarked stamp paper, complete set of the seven 1901 issued values in matched left margin horizontal pairs, being positions 16-17, brilliantly rich colors, large margins, a few values with light soiling in the left margin from handling, very fine; (imagea) (Image) Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,300.00
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1427 ng 12 var. 12 var., 1906 1p Carmine and black, with trial PAPUA. overprint in all capital letters, vertical watermark, strong colors, traces of o.g., trivial soiling in a couple perfs. at top, fine a very rare trial overprint (S.G. 22 var.).#12 var., 1906 1p Carmine and black, with trial "PAPUA." overprint in all capital letters, vertical watermark, strong colors, traces of o.g., trivial soiling in a couple perfs. at top, fine; a very rare trial overprint (S.G. #22 var.). (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
1428 og 24a 24a, 1907 6p Dark green and black with small Papua overprint, variety double overprint, deeply rich color, quite fresh, centered just to the bottom left as are all known examples of this rare error, o.g., mild gum bends, very fine 2001 RPS of#24a, 1907 6p Dark green and black with small "Papua" overprint, variety double overprint, deeply rich color, quite fresh, centered just to the bottom left as are all known examples of this rare error, o.g., mild gum bends, very fine; 2001 RPS of Victoria certificate (S.G. #43a; £4,000). (Image) $4,750.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
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1429 og C1b C1b, 1929 3p blue green and dark gray, Ash printing, Air Mail overprint, vertical pair, one without overprint, right margin pair, being positions 20 and 25, unusually bright and fresh, well centered, o.g., very fine an especially desirable ex#C1b, 1929 3p blue green and dark gray, Ash printing, "Air Mail" overprint, vertical pair, one without overprint, right margin pair, being positions 20 and 25, unusually bright and fresh, well centered, o.g., very fine; an especially desirable example of this striking and rare error; 2002 RPS certificate (S.G. #114b; £5,000). (Image) $4,600.00

SOLD for $4,000.00
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1430 c   Air post covers, lot of four better items, includes C2 on airmail cover to England tied by violet oval packet boat handstamp of S.S. Le Maire, a March 5, 1935 first flight Port Moresby-Abau, Oct. 31, 1937 return flight Lake Kutubu-Port MoresbyAir post covers, lot of four better items, includes #C2 on airmail cover to England tied by violet oval packet boat handstamp of "S.S. Le Maire", a March 5, 1935 first flight Port Moresby-Abau, Oct. 31, 1937 return flight Lake Kutubu-Port Moresby (AAMC #22 - accompanied by a photograph of the plane) and June 29, 1938 Port Moresby-Losuia-Samarai flight, very fine. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
1431 og C4a C4a, 1930 1- Olive green and olive brown, Harrison printing, AIR MAIL overprint inverted, rich bright colors and fresh paper, o.g., a very fine example of this rarely seen air post error, of which only 40 were printed signed Sanabria (S.#C4a, 1930 1/- Olive green and olive brown, Harrison printing, "AIR MAIL" overprint inverted, rich bright colors and fresh paper, o.g., a very fine example of this rarely seen air post error, of which only 40 were printed; signed Sanabria (S.G. #117a; £8,500.00). (Image) $11,000.00

SOLD for $6,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1432 og/nh O1-12 O1-12, 1931-32 12p to 26 Officials cplt. in bottom margin Ash imprint strips of three, plus an addition 26 Harrison imprint block of six, the 1p and 6p values are in blocks of six and nine respectively, the 6p having the POSTACE variety on#O1-12, 1931-32 1/2p to 2/6 Officials cplt. in bottom margin Ash imprint strips of three, plus an addition 2/6 Harrison imprint block of six, the 1p and 6p values are in blocks of six and nine respectively, the 6p having the "POSTACE" variety on one stamp, o.g., most stamps never hinged, a very fine and handsome set of imprint strips (S.G. #O55-66, 66a). (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
PITCAIRN ISLANDS POSTAL HISTORY
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1433 c   A fabulous early correspondence to and from the Pitcairn Islands in the 19th century, 1845-1880, all from an original find from the family correspondence of The Reverend George Nobbs, who attempted to Minister to the Mind, Body and Soul of the PA fabulous early correspondence to and from the Pitcairn Islands in the 19th century, 1845-1880, all from an original find from the family correspondence of The Reverend George Nobbs, who attempted to "Minister to the Mind, Body and Soul of the Pitcairn and Norfolk Inhabitants," includes correspondence to and from Rev. Nobbs or to his family members, 41 items in all, typically being the original envelope and letter contents (if not a folded entire), either being addressed to or from the Pitcairn, often addressed to the Norfolk Islands, the letters themselves provide a rare glimpse of life on the Islands, not to mention early correspondence to and from the Pitcairn Islands, particularly in the 1845 to 1860 period is extremely rare, as very few letters and/or covers exist, in fact this is likely to be the single largest holding of early Pitcairn postal history in existence; because this correspondence was discovered and housed in the attic of a house on Norfolk Island, there are condition problems (some staining and others affected by vermin) to be expected, nonetheless this is a most remarkable assemblage that is perfect for further study and/or exhibition; virtually all of the letters are accompanied by a typed transcript. (Image) Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1434   July 23, 1837 whaling related letter mentioning Pitcairn Island, small four page letter written by a seaman while in Valparaiso, Chile offering to share his cabin on a voyage that will take them to the Marquesas, the Sandwich, the Society and PiJuly 23, 1837 whaling related letter mentioning Pitcairn Island, small four page letter written by a seaman while in Valparaiso, Chile offering to share his cabin on a voyage that will take them "to the Marquesas, the Sandwich, the Society and Pitcairn's," some light mounting adhesions along right edge of last page of letter; an extremely early letter referencing the remote Pitcairn Island. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
1435 c   Exceptionally early 1850 stampless entire from Pitcairn Island to San Francisco, addressed to the senders sons in San Francisco and endorsed at bottom Mr. Hyam Joseph will render the Baron de Thierry a great favour by seeing to the delivery ofExceptionally early 1850 stampless entire from Pitcairn Island to San Francisco, addressed to the sender's sons in San Francisco and endorsed at bottom "Mr. Hyam Joseph will render the Baron de Thierry a great favour by seeing to the delivery of this letter to his sons," the letter is headed "Pitcairn Island/April 12th 1850" and details of arrival at Pitcairn of the Noble, and states ....Captain Parker, who commands the ship, went off and has left us here, not knowing how or when we shall be able to get off again...Captain Parker carried off all of our clothes and property, and has left us destitute of everything..., and is signed "Thierry" (who was one of the most colorful explorers of the 19th century), some edge staining and soiling, with some splitting repaired with archival tape, still very readable and largely intact; an extremely rare and early historical document, one of the earliest items of mail from Pitcairn Island in private hands. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1436   Trio of rare early letters either referencing or emanating from Pitcairn Island and Norfolk Island, either written by, or to, Baron de Thierry, one of the most colorful explorers of the 19th century, one undated (likely late 1850) sent to Thierry from George Hobbs and headed "Pitcairn Island" which foreshadows the removal of Pitcairners to Norfolk Island in 1856; another letter (partial) dated 1851, with lengthy contents and headed "Honolulu, Sandwich Islands/May 31, 1851," is from Thierry to John Adams and contents speak of Pitcairn in detail; final letter is headed "Norfolk Island/May 22nd 1863" to Thierry from George Hobbs, four pages describing the dangers to Pitcairners of disease; all three letters in excellent state of preservation, any early 19th century letters from either remote island are seldom seen in private hands. Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
1437 c   An extremely early 1855 stampless cover from Pitcairn Island, small lightly blued cover sent to Brighton, England, with manuscript endorsement at top left sentPitcairn Island, sent first via Chile with ValparaisoMarch 31, 1855 manuscript enAn extremely early 1855 stampless cover from Pitcairn Island, small lightly blued cover sent to Brighton, England, with manuscript endorsement at top left "sent/Pitcairn Island", sent first via Chile with "Valparaiso/March 31, 1855" manuscript endorsement at bottom left, then via Panama with three line "Panama/22 Ap 1855/Transit" handstamp, red London transit c.d.s. on reverse along with Brighton bkst., light edge wrinkling from original enclosure (not present), very fine; one of the earliest covers known from Pitcairn. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1438 c   A highly important early 1873 stampless cover and original enclosure from Pitcairn Islands, cover itself is addressed to Edgarston, Mass. and sent via England with a perfect boxed LiverpoolShipJa 271874 handstamp and an equally choice strikeA highly important early 1873 stampless cover and original enclosure from Pitcairn Islands, cover itself is addressed to Edgarston, Mass. and sent via England with a perfect boxed "Liverpool/Ship/Ja 27/1874" handstamp and an equally choice strike of a "New York/Feb 10/Due 18/U.S. Currency" c.d.s., black "6d" charge mark of Liverpool crossed out and replaced with a manuscript "14" (cents) charge, couple of minor edge flaws to cover; the wonderful enclosed letter is headed "Pitcairn's Isd/Oct. 6/73" and was written over an 11 day period by Benjamin Stanley Young, who recently returned to the island after serving on a whaling ship, letter is written to a former shipmate; probably carried on the ship St. John which called on the island on November 6th; accompanied by a typed transcription of the letter; any 19th century cover or letter from Pitcairn Island is rare, but to have both the original letter and accompanying cover is almost never encountered; letter discussed in detail in Bill Hornadge's important Pitcairn Island book. (Image) Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
1439 c   Important early May 13, 1898 cover from New South Wales to Pitcairn Island, accompanied by remarkable eight page original letter enclosure, cover bears a NSW 3p adhesive and is tied by a SydneyMy 1398 duplex cancel, sent to Mrs. Mary E. ChristImportant early May 13, 1898 cover from New South Wales to Pitcairn Island, accompanied by remarkable eight page original letter enclosure, cover bears a NSW 3p adhesive and is tied by a Sydney/My 13/98" duplex cancel, sent to Mrs. Mary E. Christian, with marvelous addressing "Pitcairn Island/S.P. Ocean/via Bg Sydney Belle" instruction; the accompanying letter, on the notepaper of "The Mariners' Church and Institute, Circular Quay, Sydney," was written by Pitcairn Islander Leonard Christian, who was working on a ship that was wrecked on Norfolk Island , subsequently re-floated and then sailed to Sydney from where he had tried unsuccessfully to find a ship going to Pitcairn, he tells of his probable return to Norfolk Island instead and reports on his brother Ben who had arrived in London after a 139 day passage from the Cape, where he received just four shillings pay at the end of the voyage while the ship had passed within sight of Pitcairn but the captain had refused to stop the ship; cover with understandable edge wear and soiling, still fine; a most exciting postal history rarity of Pitcairn. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,800.00
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1440 c   POSTED AT PITCAIRN. I clear red straight line handstamp on 1920 stampless cover to the United States, with Presbyterian Church of New ZealandChaplains Dept. blue corner card imprint at top left, sent postage due as was allowed, with circula"POSTED AT PITCAIRN. I" clear red straight line handstamp on 1920 stampless cover to the United States, with "Presbyterian Church of New Zealand/Chaplains' Dept." blue corner card imprint at top left, sent postage due as was allowed, with circular "T/20 (altered to '40' in blue crayon) centimes handstamp", in addition to "New York, N.Y./G.P.O./Due 8 cents" duplex handstamp upon arrival in the States, sent to Mrs. S.J. Washburn first in Allston, Mass. and then redirected to Camden, Maine on December 21, 1920, some minor edge wear, overall very fine; a striking and eye-appealing cover bearing what we believe to be the only known example of this previously unrecorded cachet, as well as being the earliest item recorded from the famous Washburn correspondence. (Image) Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

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