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Sierra Leone

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1961

Mint and Used Collection, 1874 to 1985, on older album pages in a binder, which is reasonably strong from Victoria through to about the mid-1960s. Some of the better issues include # 2 (mint c.v. $92) and many others. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to three deep in the mounts, even among some of the better issues. There is also additional material tucked in throughout and at the end of the collection. 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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Singapore

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1962

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Never Hinged Singapore, 1948-2000, consisting of many hundreds of stamps including: singles (including many sets), booklets, souvenir sheets and presentation packs, primarily in 2-row dealer cards, stockbook, and loose material. The collection begins with two mint hinged sets of Scott #1-20 (c.v. $260 total), along with Scott #1a/17a (perforated 18, c.v. $139 total). The lot continues with better sets, including Scott #s: 28-42 (n.h., c.v. $156 total), 62-68 (n.h., c.v. $73 total), 101-106 (n.h., c.v. $94 total), and includes sets cataloguing $30 and up. The lot concludes with roughly 30x 102 cards with mint singles and sets (retail prices range from $1-$3 per card, with a few $5 and up), and post 1990 material including a stockbook containing singles, blocks, souvenir sheets, along with loose material including roughly 30 souvenir sheets, a few booklets, and annual collections from 1990 and 1994. Duplication of sets and stamps range up to three in some cases. Online photos show an overview of this lot, ideal for collectors and dealers alike, Overall, very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$550.00
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Solomon Islands

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1963

Mint and Used Collection, 1907 to 1987, on older album pages in a binder, which we estimate to be 80% complete to 1970, with a number of stamps after that. Some of the better issues included are #s 3 (mint c.v. $50), 5 (mint c.v. $65), 39 (used c.v. $50), and others. This collection is more mint than used, although in many cases, there is a mint and a used example for the same issue. There are also numerous stamps in 102 cards throughout 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 $ 200

SOLD for C$200.00
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South Africa

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1964

South Africa and Swaziland Collections and Accumulation, Classics to 1995, on older album pages, in numerous 102 cards, on stock pages and in glassines, etc. This lot includes many of the se-tenant issues. We also noted hundreds of issues for the States, a mint sheet file with 1940s/50s part panes, blocks, etc., some with advertisements in the margins, with an owner's old catalogue value of $361. Included also is an older Lindner-styled album with pages from 1961 to 1991, about 30% full. There is also quite a strong Swaziland collection on older album pages in a binder with stamps from 1889 to 1995, which we estimate to be more than 80% complete from #1 to the 1970s. We estimate there to be over 3,000 stamps in total in this large lot. There is a some potential for finds. 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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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$275.00
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South America

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1965

Huge Accumulation / Remainder Lot, from Classics to the 1990s, on hundreds of older album pages in binders, in glassines, on stock pages, in 102 cards, loose, etc, all filling two wine boxes. There are traditional collections on album pages, which are surprisingly full, for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Haiti (along for the ride) and Peru. Other countries with excellent variety are; Nicaragua and Venezuela. There is also a wealth of material from an untold number of sources in 102 cards, on pages, etc. from all over Latin America. Estimates for the total number of stamps from the various countries in this massive lot are; Argentina 6,000, Bolivia 3,000, Brazil 3,000, Haiti 3,000, Nicaragua 3,000, Peru 1,000, the rest 2,000 stamps. That is over 21,000 stamps in all. This material will keep you busy for quite a long time. 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$225.00
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1966

Large Group of South America and Latin America Collections in 16 Binders, containing multiple thousands of mint and used stamps (including some souvenir sheets), in many Vario-style pages. The material primarily ranges from the 1880s up to the 1990s (for most of the collections), but does includes stamps pre-1880 and post 1990. We note better representation from: Argentina, Brazil, Chile (including Columbus selections), Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, and Uruguay. A cursory look of stamps showed mostly used stamps up to the 1920s, with a mixture of mint and used thereafter, and note a number of stamps and a few sets cataloguing for $10 on up. Duplication up to 5 in some cases, usually with a mint and used example per issue post 1950. A good opportunity to examine for varieties, paper types, postmarks, etc, of this vastly, sometimes under appreciated collecting area. Our online scans show a sampling. 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) (Scan 23) (Scan 24) (Scan 25) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (Scan 30) (Scan 31) (Scan 32) (Scan 33) (Scan 34) (Scan 35) (Scan 36) (Scan 37) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 500

SOLD for C$180.00
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1967

Quality Latin America Mint and Used Collection, from Classics to the 1960s, in 6 sizeable stockbooks. This lot has good collections for most of the Latin American countries and includes the following stamps: Argentina #s 228 (used c.v. $80), three examples of 452 (mint c.v. $75 each), C19 (mint c.v. $50), C34 (mint c.v. $54), C36 in a block of four (mint c.v. $50), Ecuador 440-43, C131-C134 (mint c.v. $58), CF2 (mint c.v. $85), Honduras the souvenir sheet of C338-C339, C341, C344 (mint c.v. $50), Panama 403A-03L (used c.v. $101), 403A-03L (mint c.v. $101), Nicaragua 5 (mint c.v $100), Uruguay 282-84 (mint c.v. $60), 330-32 in sheets of four (mint c.v. $60), Venezuela 268 block of four (mint c.v. $140), 304 (mint c.v. $65) and 491 (used c.v. 62). We also noted better material such as Argentina officials, Brazil Zeppelin overprints and imperforates, Paraguay imperforates and proofs. Overall fine to very fine. See photos on our website. (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$275.00
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Spain

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1968

Mint and Used Collection, 1850 to 2002, on older album pages in one thick and one medium sized binder, which we estimate to be 70% complete in period. Some of the better issues include #s 22 (used c.v. $130), 173 (used c.v. $225) and many others. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to five deep in some of the mounts. There are also many extra stamps in 102 cards and loose throughout the collection which have yet to be mounted in place. Thousands of stamps in all, 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$170.00
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1969

Spain and Colonies Mint and Used Collection in Three Stockbooks, to the 1960s, with back-of-the-book issues, revenues and charity and civil war labels. Most stamps to Scott 100 have been identified by owner; many of these have minor faults but are still useful. 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) (Scan 11) (Scan 12) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$160.00
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Straits Settlements

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1970

Accumulation of Mint Straits Settlements, 1922-1948, consisting of a few hundred single stamps and blocks (including a few with plate numbers), primarily ranging from Scott #151d/271, on various album and Vario-style pages. We note different die types in the 1937-1948 issues, including a block of four of the $5 B M A overprint (c.v. $290), along with an interesting grouping of the 1922 Malaya Borneo Exhibition, including a selection of printing errors and flaws which are listed in Stanley Gibbons with at least £170 in catalogue value (we note "Small second A in Malaya", and "Missing Period", etc.). The lot includes two presentation folders from the 1947 Paris Universal Postal Congress. A spot check showed mostly mint hinged stamps (closer inspection could yield more never hinged material), along with some small faults, hinge remnants, and gum toning. Online photos show a sampling. Overall fine to very fine (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,310

SOLD for C$1,000.00
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1971

Straits Settlements, Malaya and Malaysia Mint and Used Collections, 1867 to 2002, in a British Asia Part I album. This collection includes complete sets as well as better singles, such as Straits Settlements #s 1 (mint c.v. $130), 40 (used c.v. $52), 57 (used c.v. $70), 61 (mint c.v. $100), Johore 51 (used c.v. $150) and Penang 22 (mint c.v. $52). We also noted a few nice c.d.s. postmarks among the earlier material. We estimate the Malaysia portion of the collection to be about 40% complete from 1963 to 1986. Included also are a smattering of stamps from North Borneo and Palestine. 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 250

SOLD for C$160.00
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1972

Straits Settlements, Malaya, Malaysia and Singapore Mint and Used Collections, 1867 to 1986, on old album pages in a thick binder. This collection includes numerous better stamps, such as Straits Settlements #s 4 (used c.v. $275), 5 (used c.v. $250), 8 (used c.v. $110), 9 (used c.v. $120), 10 with an unusual 'PC' overprint along with a concentric hexagonal cancel, 18 (used c.v. $55), 40 (used c.v $52), 57 (used c.v. $70), 120 (mint c.v. $60), 167 (used c.v. $85), Johore 73 (used c.v. $210), 150 (mint c.v. $52), Kelantan 40 (mint c.v. $55), included also are most of the Silver Wedding high values in mint, Malaya 4 (mint c.v. $80), 73a (mint c.v. $60), Sarawak 1 (mint c.v. $60), 12 (mint c.v. $57), 17 (mint c.v. $80), 19 (mint c.v. $62), 21 (mint c.v. $140), 23 (used c.v. $70), 27 (mint c.v. $90), 31 (mint c.v. $52). The Federation of Malaya stamps are complete for the regular issues by catalogue illustration. We estimate the Malaysia portion of the collection to be about 70% complete from 1963 to 1986. There is enough additional material included to form a second, respectable 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) (Scan 23) (Scan 24) (Scan 25) (Scan 26) (Scan 27) (Scan 28) (Scan 29) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 400

SOLD for C$350.00
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1973

1/271

Collection of Used Straits Settlements, 1867-1948, consisting of roughly 250 stamps (primarily used with a few mint stamps), in Vario-style pages, dealer 102 cards, and stock pages. The collection starts with a good run of Victorian issues starting with Scott #s: 1-20 (missing 9a, and contains a few company chops, c.v. $2,520), 22, 27a (identified by the owner, c.v. $650), 31-35, 47-62, 65 (c.v. $500), 68, 73-92. The collection continues with Edward VII #93-104, 105-128, 129-134, along with primarily used singles and a few sets from King George V and VI. Also included, are 13 (mint and used), Bangkok overprinted stamps, ranging from Scott #1/18 (not included in catalogue value). We note small faults in the early issues and a spot check of the few mint stamps present are hinged or have no gum. Catalogue value, along with identification notations, supplied by owner and is fairly current. A strong collection ideal for the specialist. All pages scanned online. 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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Scott $ 8,825

SOLD for C$1,150.00
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1974

6/271

Collection / Accumulation of Used Straits Settlements, 1867-1948, containing roughly 1,500 stamps in twelve Vario-style stock pages. The first five stock pages contain a collection of selected issues ranging from the Victorian era (41 stamps, ranging from Scott #10/92), Edward VII (33 stamps), along with King George V and VI (including some sets). The remaining seven stock pages contains roughly 1,200 stamps of owner's accumulated duplicates (up to 20 in some cases), waiting for a specialist to check for postmarks, watermarks, and other possible finds. We note some small faults, as to be expected in an accumulation such as this. Catalogue value, along with identification notations, supplied by owner and seems to be fairly current. All pages scanned online. 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) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 3,575

SOLD for C$160.00
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1975

10/271

Accumulation of Used Straits Settlements, 1867-1948, containing a few thousand stamps on twelve Vario-style stock pages. The first three stock pages contain a small selection of issues, with 34 Victorian (ranging from Scott #10/92), along with a selection of 100 stamps from King Edward-King George VI. The final nine stock pages contain owner's accumulated duplicates (up to 20 in some cases), including a full page and a half of Victorian stamps, noting a few revenues, and a two pocket Vario-style stock page stuffed with roughly 1,400 stamps (appears to be primarily King George V and VI issues). We note a few small faults, which is to be expected with an accumulation such as this. Ideal for the Commonwealth specialist looking for postmarks and other possible finds, with all pages scanned online. Catalogue value, along with identification notations, supplied by the owner which appears to be fairly current. 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) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 2,800

SOLD for C$140.00
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1976

40/268

Group of Mint Straits Settlements, 1882-1948, containing roughly 275 stamps on two stock cards, ranging from #40/268 (includes a mint #10, c.v. $60). A spot check show mint hinged, a few never hinged and some with no gum, along with a few small faults in the early issues. Catalogue value supplied by the owner, and includes owner's identification notations. Both pages scanned online. Overall, fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (All Scans)

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Scott $ 1,100

SOLD for C$140.00
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Sudan

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1977

Mint and Used Collection, 1897 to 1964, on older album pages in a binder, including numerous better stamps, such as # 1a, the inverted overprint (mint c.v. $250). We estimate this collection to be about 80% complete in period. There is often a mint and a used example for the same issue, plus extra stamps stacked up to three deep in the mounts, even among some of the better issues. There is additional material in the form of army telegraph revenues and perforated officials as well. 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$140.00
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Surinam

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1978

Surinam Mint and Used Collection to 1990, on 40 stock pages including Semi Postal, Airmail and Postage Due stamps. Occasional duplication is mostly under 5 copies. Mint stamps are mostly never hinged from 1945 on, overall fine to very fine. (Scan 1) (Scan 2) (Scan 3) (Scan 4) (Scan 5) (Scan 6) (Scan 7) (Scan 8) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 200

SOLD for C$80.00
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Sweden

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1979

Collection / Accumulation of Mint and Used Sweden in Four Binders, 1855-2015, collected chronologically, consisting of roughly 5,900 stamps, primarily in Vario-style stock pages ranging from Scott #6/2783. The lot begins with five pages of used pre-1900, with strength in 1886-1901 issues, and continues with primarily used up to 1960 and a mixture of mint and used post 1960. We note better stamps with Scott #s: 226 (n.h., c.v. $110), 227 (n.h., c.v. $225), along with some stamps cataloguing $10 and up, and an array of c.d.s. postmarks. The lot also includes mint and used selections of Semi-Postals, Airmails, Officials, and roughly 100 mint and used booklet panes and souvenir sheets primarily post 1980. 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) (All Scans)

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Estimate $ 300

SOLD for C$400.00
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1980

Mint and Used Collection, 1855 to 1991, in a an older Lighthouse album. We estimate this collection to be 90% complete in period for regular issues, and it includes #s 2 ( used c.v. $100), 12 (used c.v. $100), 18 (used c.v. $150), 210 (mint c.v. $110), J4 (used c.v. $95), J10 (used c.v. $60), J11 (used c.v. $75). We noted numerous coil pairs. There is additional material in 102 cards here and there throughout the album. 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 $ 200

SOLD for C$130.00
Will close during Public Auction