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TRISTAN DA CUNHA continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1561 c S.G. #C5 S.G. C5, Tristan Da CunhaIsland of large red handstamp, cachet IVa, two superb clear strikes of one of the rarest and most spectacular of all the postal markings of Tristan da Cunha showing Island of label inserted in the center, on a mostS.G. #C5, "Tristan Da Cunha/Island of" large red handstamp, cachet IVa, two superb clear strikes of one of the rarest and most spectacular of all the postal markings of Tristan da Cunha showing "Island of" label inserted in the center, on a most unusual cover written on board the Canadian Pacific S.S. Duchess of Atholl and sent to Montreal, Canada, the two strikes of the cachet tie two Great Britain 1 1/2p adhesives (small faults), sent via London where it received "London/26 Ju 29/Paquebot" c.d.s., Montreal arrival c.d.s. on reverse, accompanied by original letter enclosure written on the ship's special stationary, the letter includes references to passing by Tristan da Cunha and its inhabitants, minor horizontal bend at top of cover due to thicker enclosure, overall a very fine and important cover rarity of Tristan da Cunha. (Image) £5,500

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1562   S.G. #C6, "Tristan Da Cunha" large black handstamp, cachet V, the original post office canceling device, small wooden handle holding small brass plate upon which the Type V cachet rubber stamp was mounted, accompanied by original inked rubber stamp pad, both housed in a custom made small case; a most unusual and unique postal artifact of Tristan da Cunha. Est. $400-500

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction
1563 c S.G. #C7 S.G. C7, Tristan Da Cunha violet handstamp, cachet VI, the extremely rare type without the break in the inner ring, one strike tying Great Britain 1 12p adhesive on 1929 cover to Devon, England, a second perfectly clear and complete strike apS.G. #C7, "Tristan Da Cunha" violet handstamp, cachet VI, the extremely rare type without the break in the inner ring, one strike tying Great Britain 1 1/2p adhesive on 1929 cover to Devon, England, a second perfectly clear and complete strike applied at bottom left, sent via London where it received a "London/26 Ju 29/Paquebot" c.d.s., inconsequential faint soiling to cover, very fine; an immensely rare marking, of which fewer than ten covers are recorded bearing this distinctive cachet; 2004 BPA certificate. (Image) £6,500

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
1564 c   Met Hr.MS.K XVIIIVervoerd van Tristan da ChunhaNaar Kaapstad three-line handstamp on 1935 cover to Holland, with type V cachet (S.G. C6) in blue and Capetown2.Apr.35Paquebot c.d.s., crew member endorsement on backflap, quite clean and wit"Met Hr.MS.K XVIII/Vervoerd van Tristan da Chunha/Naar Kaapstad" three-line handstamp on 1935 cover to Holland, with type V cachet (S.G. #C6) in blue and Capetown/2.Apr.35/Paquebot" c.d.s., crew member endorsement on backflap, quite clean and with excellent strikes of the markings, very fine; the Dutch submarine K XVIII visited Tristan da Cunha for three days in 1935, where this three line handstamp was used in a small quantity, most being used on postcards, with covers such as this being particularly rare; accompanied by a photo post card of the submarine. (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction
1565 c S.G. #C7 S.G. C7, Tristan Da Cunha violet handstamp, cachet VI, the extremely rare type without the break in the inner ring, a choice complete strike on a post card that was enclosed at one time within another envelope, signed twice (once on front andS.G. #C7, "Tristan Da Cunha" violet handstamp, cachet VI, the extremely rare type without the break in the inner ring, a choice complete strike on a post card that was enclosed at one time within another envelope, signed twice (once on front and again on reverse) by Rev. Philip Lindsay, the acting postmaster of Tristan da Cunha, mild central file fold, very fine; fewer than ten examples of this marking are known; a postally used cover bearing this extremely rare marking catalogs £6,500 in Stanley Gibbons; 2000 Sergio Sismondo certificate. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
1566 c S.G. #C2/12 S.G. #C2/12, 1920-51 Spectacular postal history collection of over 90 covers all bearing various "Tristan Da Cunha" postal cachets, an extraordinary group of covers, the vast majority of which were acquired individually at auction or on a retail basis by the owner, often at considerable cost ranging in the $100.00 to $500.00 (or more) for many of them, nearly all the Stanley Gibbons cachet types represented, except for the three rarest types, and often there are multiple examples of the ones which catalog in the £250 to £425 range, fabulous range of usages (paquebot), frankings (many with postage dues of various countries) and destinations, many come from past famous collections formed by prominent Tristan collectors such as Jack Cole, condition overall is fine-very fine or better; an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an important and valuable range of these popular covers in a single lot; a surprisingly large number are accompanied by individual Sergio Sismondo certificates. Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $5,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
1567 nh   1935 Tristan da Cunha overprint on 12p and 1p Great Britain Silver Jubilee issues, the set of two known values with this unusual overprint, each with overprint at top and numbered 36 and 27 respectively at bottom, these overprints were pre1935 "Tristan da Cunha" overprint on 1/2p and 1p Great Britain Silver Jubilee issues, the set of two known values with this unusual overprint, each with overprint at top and numbered "36" and "27" respectively at bottom, these overprints were prepared and applied in Britain after the postmaster of Tristan, Rev. Harold Wild, requested it, the overprint was applied to only thirty-six 1/2p and 1p values with each stamp individually numbered, quite bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; a highly desirable pair either for the Silver Jubilee or Tristan specialist. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
1568 c   Rare illustrated post card showing first survey map of Tristan da Cunha as drawn by A.B. Crawford, one of only six cards he had printed in 1938, posted to his Grandmother (Mrs. Bryant) in Wales and is franked with South Africa 1p adhesive tied byRare illustrated post card showing first survey map of Tristan da Cunha as drawn by A.B. Crawford, one of only six cards he had printed in 1938, posted to his Grandmother (Mrs. Bryant) in Wales and is franked with South Africa 1p adhesive tied by 1938 Capetown machine cancel, with two Great Britain 1/2p postage due adhesives tied at bottom by Llandudno Junction c.d.s., fine; also signed on the illustration side by Crawford; a wonderful frontispiece for a Tristan collection. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
1569 Sog/nh   1946 (May) 1p red Potato label created by A.B. Crawford, a wonderful specialized collection of this unusual local post whose value in local currency was 4 potatoes, range includes a composite photograph from the original negative depicting th1946 (May) 1p red "Potato" label created by A.B. Crawford, a wonderful specialized collection of this unusual local post whose value in local currency was "4 potatoes", range includes a composite photograph from the original negative depicting the eight original essays, a mint block of four, a strip of five and two complete sheets of 35 each (quite scarce), one of which is signed by Crawford in the sheet selvage, plus there are 1952 Tristan Relief Fund imperforate reprints comprising of 1/2p to 1/- set of singles, miniature sheets of nine (two, one overprinted "Sample Only") and two souvenir sheets of the 1p Red overprinted "Sample Only" and signed by Crawford, o.g., most n.h., very fine; much more elusive today than once found. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $650.00
Will close during Public Auction
1570 S 1S-12S 1S-12S, 1952 12p to 10- Tristan da Cunha overprints, each with sans-serif SPECIMEN handstamp, the complete set of twelve values each affixed to a large Post Office Notice thick card measuring 249x222mm, with printed inscription at top Tri#1S-12S, 1952 1/2p to 10/- "Tristan da Cunha" overprints, each with sans-serif "SPECIMEN" handstamp, the complete set of twelve values each affixed to a large Post Office Notice thick card measuring 249x222mm, with printed inscription at top "Tristan da Cunha Postage Stamps/First Issue", some very slight soiling on a few perforations, overall a very fine and impressive unit; only one other similar Post Office Notice is recorded, this "SPECIMEN" handstamp overprint is also known on a similar Notice bearing the Ascension 1938-43 series; 1993 BPA certificate (S.G. #1s-12s). (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction
1571 BK S.G. #SB1-5 S.G. #SB1-5, 1957-70 Specialized complete booklet collection of 20 complete booklets, being all five major booklet issues and their various sub-varieties, i.e. stapled at either left or right, panes either inserted upright or inverted, etc., includes two of the scarce 1957 first issue booklet, one stapled at left, the other at right (both with "Ja 24 58" c.d.s. on back cover), lot also includes sample booklet covers (unfolded and not stapled) of the 1957 and 1958 booklets, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; a difficult group to assemble. £1,100+

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
1572 BK S.G. #SB1 S.G. SB1, 1a, 1b, 1957-58 36 Booklets, four different, with SB1, SB1a and two SB1b (one stapled at right, one at left), o.g., n.h., very fine.S.G. #SB1, 1a, 1b, 1957-58 3/6 Booklets, four different, with #SB1, SB1a and two #SB1b (one stapled at right, one at left), o.g., n.h., very fine. (Image) £850

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
TRISTAN DA CUNHA COLLECTIONS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1573   Tristan da Cunha photo and social history collection of dozens of items, largely photographs, engravings, news clippings, etc. which document the island's history, inhabitants and social life, 1869-1963, begins with a lovely 1869 multicolored book plate depicting the Settlement of Edinburgh in 1867, there are many photographs, some of which are rare early original photos of the island, including three executed by Rev. C.P. Lawrence which were sold to members of the island's Garrison and for security purposes strict instructions were given that these photographs were not to be included in mail sent from the island, all three with tombstone naval censor handstamps on back (it is believed only twelve such censored photos are known), photos of ships that regularly visited the island are included as well, plus many others, fine-very fine; perfect auxiliary material for an exhibitor or specialist. Est. $400-500

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
1574 c   Interesting postal history accumulation of over 50 covers, 1928-94, with most of the covers being in the 1930's to 1950's era, excellent range of frankings and usages, including quite a number of the scarcer Gough Island Scientific Survey covers, registered usages, as well as many being commercial rather than philatelic usages, also includes an interesting selection of letters and covers all related to early postal matters of Tristan from the Victor Marsh correspondence, fine-very fine. Est. $400-500

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction
VATICAN CITY
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1575 nh 35-40 35-40, 1934 40c-3.70L Provisional surcharges cplt., attractive fresh set of this key issue of the country, bright colors on white paper, overall well centered, o.g., never hinged, fine-very fine or better signed S. Vignati for Raybaudi and acco#35-40, 1934 40c-3.70L Provisional surcharges cplt., attractive fresh set of this key issue of the country, bright colors on white paper, overall well centered, o.g., never hinged, fine-very fine or better; signed S. Vignati for Raybaudi and accompanied by 2007 Raybaudi gold certificate (Michel #39-44; €3,000). (Image) $2,500.00

SOLD for $1,300.00
Will close during Public Auction
ZANZIBAR
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1576 c   1884 cover from Zanzibar to Wales, with India 12a and 4a Queen Victoria heads tied by Aden B duplex pmk. and light blue crayon cancel, Cardiff backstamp, B.I.S.N. Co. Ltd. handstamp on reverse, cover with edge faults and opened out for display1884 cover from Zanzibar to Wales, with India 1/2a and 4a Queen Victoria heads tied by Aden "B" duplex pmk. and light blue crayon cancel, Cardiff backstamp, B.I.S.N. Co. Ltd. handstamp on reverse, cover with edge faults and opened out for display, fine appearance; believed to be the earliest recorded example using the direct route to Aden initiated by the British India Steam Navigation Co. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
ZULULAND
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1577 S 1S/10S 1S10S, 1888-92 12p to 1- Queen Victoria, with manuscript Specimen lot of eight different values with Specimen neatly written in black pen, part o.g., fine-very fine a most unusual Specimen group (S.G. 1s10s).#1S/10S, 1888-92 1/2p to 1/- Queen Victoria, with manuscript Specimen lot of eight different values with "Specimen" neatly written in black pen, part o.g., fine-very fine; a most unusual Specimen group (S.G. #1s/10s). (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

Worldwide Collections and Large Lots

ANTARCTICA COLLECTION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1578 c   Antarctica related covers, a few hundred covers mostly in the 1950-1988 period, though a few earlier, value in the items from the 1950s, most being FDC's or other philatelic items, includes Falkland Islands as well as Dependencies, Ross Dependency, Tristan da Cunha and New Zealand from the 1980s, fine-very fine. Est. $300-400

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
ASCENSION COLLECTION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1579 og/nh   Ascension mint accumulation on pages, on small sales cards and in a stockbook, 1922 to the 1980's, hundreds of stamps and several souvenir sheets, nearly all in complete mint sets and generally no more than two of any one set, duplication is actually limited to the better early sets, such as the 1922 First Issue (#1-9), quite clean o.g., mostly n.h. in the QEII period, fine-very fine. Est. $400-500

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH COLLECTIONS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
1580 ogO   British Commonwealth group of mostly better items, about 40 mainly on stockcards, value in South West Africa, with early overprints to £1 (four), Sierra Leone block with three S.G. #63 and one #65 (unused, color slightly faded), some better Specimen overprint sets, varieties, proofs, and more, also a stockbook of South West Africa including some German issues, most o.g. and largely fine or better. Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

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