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German Colonies

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1821

German Colonies and Offices Abroad Mint and Used Collection and Accumulation, laden with hard to find gems. We noted used German South-West Africa Scott 31-34 (c.v. $470) and Germany 49 canceled in Windhoek, German East Africa 18-21a, used, (c.v. $295), Caroline Islands 19 (c.v. $160), Togo 33, 36 and 41 all mnh (c.v. $515), Kiouchau 20 used (c.v. $100), two sets of Offices in Morocco 54-6 (c.v. $675). A nice set of the "Lost Colonies" labels complete this collection. Our scans show the complete lot. Very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 600

SOLD for C$625.00
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German States

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1822

Extensive Used Collection of About 800 Stamps from German States, on computer generated and homemade pages. This collection includes a number of fine and very fine stamps such as Baden Scott 16 (c.v. $235) and 24 (c.v. $575), Bavaria 3 (c.v. $240), Brunswick 5 (c.v. $325), 16 (c.v. $145) and 18 (c.v. $525), Hanover 26 (c.v. $275) Württemberg 23 (c.v. $275) and 39b (c.v.$190) to name a few. Many other higher priced stamps are also present but show defects. Extras such as pairs, strips and blocks, perfins, stationery cut squares, railroad stamps and local carrier stamps are also present. A few Allenstein, Schleswig and Upper Silesia stamps round up this collection. We could not verify owner’s identification of some stamps due to strong hinges. Generally fine to very fine, faults mostly limited to the above mentioned higher value items. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$275.00
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1823

Mint and Used Collection and Accumulation of old German States, on stock pages. This lot includes an extensive Bavaria, in which we noted Scott 7 used (c.v. $140), used set 256-275 ($190) and a group of 91 stamps from Scott 2 to 13 collected for their clear, mostly numerical, cancels. We also noted Brunswick used 5 (c.v. $325), 3 used copies of Hannover 18 (c.v. $600) and two used Prussia Scott 10 (c.v. $320). Also noted 4 Bavarian "retour" stamps and a group of 12 mint Bavarian Railway parcel stamps. Possibly more finds are to be made in this not well organized lot. Faults here and there, as can be expected from such an old lot, otherwise fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$325.00
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1824

German Area Mint and Used Collection, on older album pages in a binder. This collection includes German States, North German Confederation, occupation issues, Saar, offices abroad, colonies, Danzig and Memel. Better issues included are Baden #1 (used c.v. $250), 15 (used c.v. $87), Prussia 10 (used c.v. $160), Thurn & Taxis 9 (used c.v. $95), 12 (used c.v. $110), 15 (used c.v. $75), 50 (used c.v. $67), Wurttemberg 32 (used c.v. $160), 45 (used c.v. $120), This collection has numerous fairly full pages and is comprised of a few thousand stamps. Additional material is tucked in throughout the collection. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (Scan 15) (Scan 16) (Scan 17) (Scan 18) (Scan 19) (Scan 20) (Scan 21) (Scan 22) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$225.00
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1825

Mint and Used German States Collection in 3 Stockbooks, with over one thousand stamps. We noted used Bavaria Scott 22 (c.v. $175) and 44 (c.v. $125), mint Hanover 18 (c.v. $120), used Lubeck 11 (c.v. $400) and 2 used copies of Thurn and Taxis 4 (c.v $140 each) as well as a used copy of 16 (c.v. $250). Bergedorf, Heligoland and Wurttemberg are also well represented. Some French occupation of Germany and plebiscite areas are also included. Faults noted on the earlier material, otherwise, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 750

SOLD for C$275.00
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Gibraltar

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1826

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Extensive Collection of Mint and Used Gibraltar, 1886-1999, housed in a Lighthouse hingeless album (from 1886 to 1999), with slipcase, and a second hingeless album with slipcase. The Lighthouse album consists of a comprehensive collection (includes shades and perforations varieties) of primarily mint stamps beginning with a near complete run of Victorian stamps (identified by owner) with Scott #1-38 (missing 18, 20, c.v. $2,441 total), along with mint and used #39-44 (c.v. $119 total), 49a/60 (c.v. $457 total), 66-75 (includes mint 66a, 67a, 69a, 71a-c, c.v. $542 total), and a complete mint set 76-94 (c.v. $2,560 total). The collection continues with King George V and VI mint issues (including shade and perforation varieties), and what appears to be a complete run of mint stamps from 1953 up to 1999. The second album consists of a few early examples of "A26" obliterators including on Scott #A39, A41, A45 (c.v. $200 total), along with souvenir sheets, booklets, singles and gutter pairs ranging from 1977 to 1998. Online scans show pages up to 1954. Catalogue value counted up to 1954 only. We note some faults with the early material including mint no gum, heavy hinging with hinge remnants. A fairly comprehensive collection, with only a few gaps to fill, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (Scan 13) (Scan 14) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 7,679

SOLD for C$1,250.00
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Gilbert & Ellice Islands

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1827

Gilbert & Ellice Islands, Kiribati and Tuvalu Mint and Used Collections, 1911 to 2001, on older album pages in a binder, which we estimate to be 90% complete to 1981, with a smattering of stamps thereafter. The collection has stamps which are more often mint than used and includes additional material in the form of stamps in 102 cards tucked in here and there throughout. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$170.00
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Gold Coast

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1828

Gold Coast and Ghana Mint and Used Collections, 1876 to 1985, on older album pages in a binder, which we estimate to be 80% complete to 1970, with some stamps after that. Some of the better issues include # 4 (mint c.v. $100) and many others. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to four deep in the mounts. There are also extra stamps in 102 cards and at the end of the binder which have yet to be added into the collection. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$160.00
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Great Britain

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1829

Collection of 17 Annual Collections, 1984 to 1999, complete in period, with two of the 1998 (one is still sealed). Very fine.

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Face £ 200

SOLD for C$160.00
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1830

Collection of 352 Great Britain Presentation Packs, 1970-2003, primarily housed in six Royal Mail Presentation Packs multi-ring binders, along with a few loose packs. The collection appears to be complete for the years given, and includes Regionals and Postage Due packs. Face value totals £415 (counting 10p and up with the majority ranging between 20p and 37p, and includes 117x 1ST, counted at 95p each, and 22x 2ND, counted at 68p each). No Machin issues were counted for face value (which could of added roughly £150 of face value). Online photos show a representation of this clean collection, with no duplication and very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Face £ 415

SOLD for C$350.00
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1831

Accumulation of Decimal Era Postage, consisting of 9 annual collections, ranging from 1987/2005, along with 14 year packs ranging from 1983/1998. The lot also includes roughly 120 presentation packs, ranging from the 1970's to 1990's. and roughly 100 booklets (including prestige and stitched booklets), ranging primarily from the 1970's to 1990's. Face value counted from 10p on up, with the majority ranging from 20p-60p. We counted 272x 1ST stamps, counted at 95p each and 22x 2ND stamps counted at 68p each. No Machin issues were counted toward face value, but are present throughout the lot. A very fine and clean lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Face £ 734

SOLD for C$425.00
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1832

Accumulation of Great Britain Mint Decimal Postage, containing singles, souvenir sheets and blocks on a few album pages, plus loose material, ranging from the 1970s to the 1990s. Face value totaled at £365 (counting 10p and up only) includes 145x 1ST (counted at 95p each), and 41x 2nd (counted at 68p each). No Machin stamps were counted towards face value. A clean lot, useful for the postage user. Overall, very fine.

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Face £ 365

SOLD for C$200.00
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1833

Group of Annual Collections and Presentation Packs, 1984-2006, consisting of 22 annual collections (many still sealed), from years 1984-1986, 1988-2006, along with roughly 20 presentation packs (includes high value castles and definitives), and loose material. Face value totaled at £616 (counting 10p and up only, with the majority ranging 20p and up). The lot also includes roughly 12 Machin presentation packs, with a few booklets, and single stamps, not included in our face value count. Online photos gives an overview of this clean lot. Overall, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Face £ 616

SOLD for C$350.00
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1834

Specialized Collection of Early Queen Victoria Used Issues, in 4 parts: a 3d pale rose set of plate #s 11-20 (9 stamps, S.G. #143-144, £780); 2½d lilac set of plate numbers 3-17 (15 stamps, S.G. 141, £1,555); a 4d vermilion set of plate #s 7-14 (8 stamps, S.G. 95, £810); and a collection of 1881 1d lilac issues with squared circle postmarks, mostly identifiable (153 stamps in all, including a few other values). An overall fine group, all stamps scanned online. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 350

SOLD for C$150.00
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1835

Collection of Used Great Britain, 1841-1994, consisting of hundreds of stamps in a Stanley Gibbons album. The lot begins with a selection of early classics, including Scott #s: 1 (2 margins with faulty right edge), 3, 4, 9, 16, 32, 43, 45, 51, 55, 82, 84, 96, 98-107 (missing #106), 111-122, and continues with a representation of King Edward VII onward (missing the high values), including representation of Postage Dues and Regionals, with the occasional mint stamp throughout. We note some small faults with the early issues, along with some heavy postmarks, with the catalogue value supplied by the owner. Overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 6,500

SOLD for C$200.00
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1836

Dealer Stock of Mint and Used Great Britain, in many hundreds of 102 cards and glassines, consisting of thousands of stamps organized by issue with the vast majority priced for retail sales, ranging from the King Edward VII issues onward. The majority of pre King George VI stamps are used, with a mixture of mint never hinged and used stamps and sets thereafter. The stock also includes mint and used Channel Islands (ranging from the 1970s to 1980s), as well as Channel Island souvenir sheets and a small group of Great Britain Prestige Booklets. Face value will be well n excess of £800 (counting 10p up to £5, with the range primarily 17p to 37p and includes 41 x 1ST counted at 95p). It is important to note that the face value did no include any mint Machins. Many of the 102 cards are priced $5 and under but note items priced over $20 with duplication up to 6 in some cases. Online photos give a general overview of this lot, which is overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$400.00
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1837

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Collection of Useful Great Britain Material, 1935-2015, consisting of two albums with slipcases (one being a hingeless Royal Mail Stamp Album), with mint stamps, including some pre-decimal sets, ranging from 1934 to 1990. Better items include 1934 Britannia Re-engraved Seahorses Scott #222-224 mint hinged (c.v. £630), and 286-289 mint never hinged (c.v. £80). The collection continues with roughly 50 presentation packs, mostly from the early 1970s but did note a few more modern packs up to 2015, along with roughly 200 first day covers, primarily ranging from the 1970s up to the early 1990s (we did spot a Millennium Royal Mint first day cover with £5 coin, along with a few other numismatic first days). We note a 7 Smiler sheets: LS1, 13-16, 18, 23 (SG c.v. £133 total) and a group of booklets, including a few prestige and 2x DX1 (c.v. £60 each). Face value for the collection is in excess of £290 (counting 15p and up, and includes 152x 1ST counted at 95p each and 28x 2ND counted at 68p each). No Machin mint stamps are included in the face value count. A well rounded collection that is clean and fine to very fine. Online photos show an overview of the lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$160.00
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1838

Collection of Mint and Used Great Britain, 1856-1997, consisting of many hundreds of stamps on quadrille pages. The collection begins with primarily used Victorian issues including Scott #s: 27, 27a, 28, 43, 45 (x2), 48, 58 (plate 20), 64, 106, 108, 109 (identified by owner). The collection continues with primarily used King Edward VII up to the early Elizabethan era (we note a used set of 1934 Seahorses, mint never hinged £1 Silver Wedding, 1948 mint never hinged £1 King George VI), with a mixture of mint and used stamps from 1969-1976, with primarily mint never hinged stamps and a few booklets thereafter. Face value of the mint stamps totaled £130 (counting 19p and up only). Some of the early stamps have small faults. Online scans give an overview of this fine to very fine lot. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 150

SOLD for C$70.00
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1839

Collection / Accumulation of Mint Great Britain, 1887-1970, consisting of a few hundred stamps on album pages and Vario-style stock pages. We note a small selection of Jubilee issues with Scott #111/126 (c.v. $450), along with Edward VII #128. 131, 132, 143 (x2), 144 (x2), 145 (c.v. $153 total), as well as King George V sets #159-172 (includes two colour varieties, c.v. $248 total), #187-200 (c.v. $90 total). The collection continues with a good run of Queen Elizabeth II stamps and sets including Scott #292-308 (c.v. $100); 309-312 (c.v. $240); 317-333 (c.v. $177). Catalogue value counted as mint hinged, with a spot check showing a good number of never hinged stamps. We encountered some duplication of mint material in the King George VI and Elizabethan reigns, along with a small amount of used stamps. The lot also includes an accumulation of loose mint stamps, mostly in mounts, of pre-decimal Elizabethan issues. Online photos show a sampling. Overall, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$375.00
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1840

Quality Collection of Mostly Never Hinged Great Britain, 1887-1983, consisting of two sparsely filled Lighthouse stockbooks. The collection begins with a mint hinged set of Queen Victoria Jubilees with Scott #s: 111-122 (c.v. $755 total), and continues with Edward VII mint hinged with #s: 128-132, 134-138, 143-145 (c.v. $692 total); and continues with never hinged sets: #159-172 (c.v. $392 total), 187-200 (c.v. $312 total), 235-248 (includes #266, 275, c.v. $553 total), 292-308 (c.v. $101 total), 317-333 (c.v. $177 total), 309-312 (c.v $240 total). Catalogue value up to 1965 only, and unchecked for phosphor papers and other varieties. We note very fresh colours, especially in the early stamps, which collectors will appreciate. Online scans shows a representation of the collection. Overall very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (Scan 9) (Scan 10) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 3,478

SOLD for C$650.00
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