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STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD STANLEY GIBBONS AUCTIONS TUESDAY 3RD MARCH WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH SALE 5916 To be held at: Strand Palace Hotel, Exeter Suite, 372 Strand, London WCX2R 0JJ BID ONLINE VIA SGLIVE PUBLIC VIEWING LONDON, STRAND PALACE, EXETER SUITE Monday 24th February 09:30 17:00 Tuesday 25th February 09:30 17:00 Wednesday 26th February 09:30 17:00 Thursday 27th February 09:30 17:00 Friday 28th February 09:30 14:00 Please telephone +44 (0)207 557 4458 or email auctions@stanleygibbons.com ORDER OF SALE TUESDAY 3RD MARCH Morning Session to start at 10:30 Lots 1 351 Afternoon Session not starting before 14:00 Lots 352 766 WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH Morning Session to start at 10:30 Lots 767 1158 Afternoon Session not starting before 14:00 Lots 1159 1318 INDEPENDENT AUCTION AGENTS The below agents attend each of our auctions. These details are provided without guarantee. Trevor Chinery BA. PTS: Mobile: (0)7527 444825 trevortrilogy@aol.com Nick Martin (Love Auctions): Tel: +44 (0)1205 460968 / Mobile: +44(0)7703 766477 Email: nick@loveauctions.co.uk 399 Strand, W C2R 0LX, London Please contact us on 020 7836 8444 Email: auctions@stanleygibbons.com www.stanleygibbons.com/auctions 3
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MEET THE AUCTION TEAM IAIN MURPHY Head of Auctions TOM HAZELL Head of Auction Administration imurphy@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4443 thazell@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4452 ANDREW ELLIS Auction Operations Assistant MICHELE MARTINI Special Auction Describer aellis@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4458 mmartini@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4417 DICKON POLLARD Senior Philatelist PAUL MATHEWS Valuations dpollard@stanleygibbons.com pmathews@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4411 OSCAR YOUNG Junior Philatelist MIKE KIMBERLEY Auction Describer oyoung@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4457 mkimberley@stanleygibbons.com DOMINIKA SADKO Product Coordinator DROR ZUR Scanning Requests dzur@stanleygibbons.com +44 (0) 207 557 4482 INDEPENDENT AUCTION AGENTS The below agents attend each of our auctions. These details are provided without recommendation or guarantee. Trevor Chinery BA. PTS: Mobile: +44 (0)7527 444825 Fax: +44 (0)1775 711738 Email: trevortrilogy@aol.com Nick Martin (Love Auctions): Tel: +44 (0)1205 460968 / Mobile: +44(0)7703 766477 Email: nick@loveauctions.co.uk
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we Stanley Gibbons Limited of 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX (company no.0348043) contract with you (the Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1 DEFINITIONS Buyer: The person who makes the highest bid for a Lot which is accepted by the auctioneer and if the person is acting as an agent, will be a reference to their Forgery: A Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of VAT Symbols: the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the front of the auction catalogue. 2 SGA S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, 2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller. 3 CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONS 3.1 Catalogue descriptions 3.1.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. 3.1.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. 3.1.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.10, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested should exercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters. 3.1.4 You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. 3.2 Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms and Conditions. 4 BIDDING 4.1 Registration before bidding You must complete and sign a bid registration form before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we may require buyers who have not purchased before from SGA to submit references prior to bidding. If you have not bid successfully with SGA in the past, or you are deposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid to SGA. 4.2 Bidding as Principal When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us. 4.3 Commission Bids If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, 6 SALE 5916 03.03.20
we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding. 4.4 Online Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.stanleygibbons. com and www.thesaleroom.com is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on thesaleroom.com may have an additional fee on the hammer price added to their invoice for using this facility. 4.5 Telephone Bids If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so. This service is available only for lots with a lower estimate of 1000 or above. 4.6 Video images At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original. 4.7 Bidding by SGA 4.7.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller s behalf up to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue. 4.7.2 Stanley Gibbons Limited reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal. 4.8 The Auctioneer s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. 4.9 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller. 4.10 Private Sale Agreements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller s agreement. 4.11 Return of Lot 4.11.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.10, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in at the auction date. 4.11.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if the condition was 5 AFTER THE AUCTION 5.1 Buyer s Premium and other charges In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer s any VAT applicable. 5.2 Value Added Tax VAT is chargeable on the Hammer price and the Buyer s Premium of all Lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), unless otherwise indicated by the VAT Symbol next to the Lot number in the auction catalogue. 5.3 VAT Refunds 5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date of sale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VAT invoiced. Credits will be made when proof of export is provided. If you export the Lot yourself you must obtain customs documents from the Administration Department for which a charge may be made. 5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of export you have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will be liable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and we shall be entitled to invoice you for this sum. must be sent to our Administration Department clearly marked VAT Refund within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment will be made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than 50. 5.4 Payment 5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer s Premium and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale or such longer period as shall be agreed in writing between SG and the purchaser prior to the auction (the onus for arrangements lies with the prospective purchaser). 5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due have been paid in full. This includes instances where special arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement. 5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the following methods: (i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer. (ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Stanley Gibbons Ltd and sent to SGA at 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-u.k bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip is enclosed with your payment. (iii) By Visa or Mastercard. For all card payments there are limits to the amounts we will accept depending on the type of card being used and whether or not the cardholder is present. 5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party. 5.5 Collection of Purchases purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Stanley Gibbons Group, have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with SGA. Without prior agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are received with regard to payments made by cheque. 5.5.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered in accordance with our insurance policy which is available for days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk. We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 7
Invoices are sent out by email or mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment. 5.7 Packing and handling 5.7.1 Postage and packing will be charged unless the purchaser indicates, prior to the Auction closing, that they will collect their lots. In the event that the purchaser collects their lots having indicated otherwise on the bid form, Postage and Packing will not be refunded. All postage charges are subject to V.A.T. at the prevailing rate Invoice Value UK EU Non EU Up to 1,000 10 15 30 Up to 10,000 15 25 40 Above 10,000 20 35 60 Boxed lots will be charged at cost plus 15 per box in addition to the above charges to cover handling and administration. 5.7.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. 5.7.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other than the invoice address he must notify SGA in writing. 5.8 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.8.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: 5.8.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound interest, 5.8.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Stanley Gibbons Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining 5.8.1.3 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids. be entitled: 5.8.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same 5.8.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, 5.8.3 If you fail to collect within 35 days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required 5.8.3.1 to pay a storage charge of 2 per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. 5.9 Right to Reject Lots Authenticity for any Lot (other than a Lot comprising three or more stamps or a Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing no less than forty-eight hours before request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly. of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or the proposed expert is not known to us. Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control. 5.9.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 5.9.5 Should SGA accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot. 5.9.6. Where a lot has been submitted to expertisation the costs of such expertisation shall be paid by the person (which term shall a lot to be not genuine or incorrectly described is on the purchaser. 5.9.7 Where the purchaser of a lot discharges such onus of proof and complies with the provisions of this clause SGA shall set aside the sale and repay to the purchaser the Price paid by him in respect of the lot. and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted. 5.9.9 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committee of Authenticity, you must provide us with copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you receive such correspondence. 5.9.10 No lot shall be rejected if subsequent to the sale, it has been damaged and/or marked or treated by any process whatsoever unless SGA s permission to subject the lot to such marking or 5.9.11 No lot illustrated in the sale catalogue or on the SGA Web Site shall be rejected on the ground of characteristics apparent from its illustration. Whilst care has been taken to show colour illustrations as accurately as possible, reprographic and printing processes cannot always guarantee true. 5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.10.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met: 5.10.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the receipt 5.10.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days 8 SALE 5916 03.03.20
5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims. 5.10.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive such evidence. 5.10.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. used or in use at the date of the auction. 6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. 7 ONLINE AUCTION Stanley Gibbons offers a live bidding platform to give the option of real time bidding during an auction. You can place bids prior to the Auction or during the auction via stanleygibbons.com/auctions This service also enables you to view your auction invoices and pay for lots online. There is no additional charge for online bidding. Prices realised will be available from www.stanleygibbons.com shortly after the close of the Auction. WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 9
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ABU DHABI DAY 1 STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD COMMENCING AT 10:30 1 Illustrated at 81% 1 E 1963 4 covers with 9 x 4 airmail cover to Sweden with four stamps making 40np rate to Sweden, Type 1 CDSs of 1 OC; reg. airmail cover to NY with Type 1 CDSs of DE 23 63 (vendor states that this was the only registered cover he was able to acquire in 45 years); 1964 Forces airmail cover with 15np, Type 1 cancel; 1964 Printed Paper 10np rate (two). Nice range of cancels on stamps and pieces, on BPAEA and Abu Dhabi (values to 10r), and three Das Island covers, one opened roughly at top, but a very scarce and desirable group 300 350 2 E 1971 5f. on 50f. multicoloured, complete sheet of 25 unmounted o.g., a couple of minor imperfections otherwise fine, a difficult sheet to obtain SG 80 4,000 600 700 ADEN 3 E 1937 Dhow ½a to 10r, set of twelve values, large part og; some values marginal with 2r being a top right corner example. Mostly fine. SG 1 12, 1,200 250 270 4 C 1937 Dhow ½a. to 10r. set perforated SPECIMEN, mint large part o.g., fine SG 1s/12s 800 300 350 5 7 5 C 1937 Dhow 5r. bright aniline purple, unmounted o.g., fine, SG 11a 450 250 300 6 C 1937 Dhow 10r olive green, CDS used. SG 12, 650 250 270 7 E 1937 51 used collection (71) on leaves with Dhow set plus aniline 5r; 1939 and 1951 sets with numerous shades per CW catalogue. We also note 1½a with R7/1 accent flaw. SG 1 46, 1294 350 400 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 11
8 E 1942 51 used collection (79) on leaves, basic stamps complete per SG plus shades per CW. 1951 Shihr 2/ and 5/ not counted in catalogue value due to indeterminate cancels, SG 438 120 130 9 E 1937 64 used collection on leaves with Dhow set plus aniline 5r (1r soiled), KG VI with shades and QE to 20/. Also a few States, India used in Aden and some covers; SG 1350 300 350 ANTARCTICA 10 10 C Australasian Expedition 1911 14: envelope addressed to J.J. Kinsey, Christchurch, carried by the Aurora to the Antarctic with LOOSE SHIP S LETTER/POSTED IN/ANTARCTICA/(penguin)/S.Y. AURORA/A.A.E. handstamp, on Scott s 1910 13 Expedition by the Terra Nova with Victoria Land 1d tied by 1912 (3 Mar) cds, forwarded from Tasmania bearing 1d tied by Hobart 1913 (17 Mar) cds. A fine and scarce dual expedition cover 400 450 ANTIGUA 11 A 1884 2000 predominately mint collection arranged in a stockbook including 1903 07 to 5s, 1913 5s, 1921 29 Script CA to 4s, and from KGVI fairly complete to date. Mostly fair to fine. (hundreds) 200 220 ASCENSION 12 E 1938 53 set varieties, mostly o.g. including unmounted. 46 singles, 7 blocks of up to 30, 4 pairs and a cover. Mainly unlisted constant varieties but some listed including SG 38a short perf, SG 38ba in unmounted positional pair, SG 38bb three hinged examples (one heavily mounted), SG 40da in a block and SG 43ba mint single with central hinge remainder. Unlisted varieties include 1953 1½d half sheet with R6/6 jibstay flaw, numerous R10/2 line on mountain and a 1/ with fine inking flaw at right The fruit of many years hard labour with a magnifying glass! 230 250 13 E 1944 ½d perf 13 top right corner block of fifteen with R2/6 mark right of N, 3/4 torpedo flaw and R4/6 scratch on top left 2 ; also positional pair of ½d perf 13, R2/3 long bar to E. Unmounted o.g., the block with a natural wrinkle not affecting varieties. SG 38ba, bb, 240 100 120 14 E 1938 1½d black and vermilion, perf 13½. O.g. sheet of sixty, hinged on the selvedge only, creased across R1 2/6. R5/1 davit flaw, 5/6 medallion re entry and 6/6 re entered shed. Several folds. SG 40, a, 960 170 182 12 SALE 5916 03.03.20
15 16 15 C 1944 1½d black and vermilion and 1953 1½d black and rose carmine, perf 13, each with R3/1 cut mast and railings, large part o.g. SG 40bb, fb, 425 120 140 16 C 1949 1½d black and carmine with R5/1 davit flaw, large part o.g. SG 40ea, 450 110 130 17 E 1953 printing of the 1½d perf 13 left half sheet of thirty, hinged on the selvedge only. R3/1 cut mast and railings, R5/1 davit flaw, showing the red and black marks on the selvedge by R6/1. SG 40f, fa, fb, 300 120 140 18 19 20 18 C 1944 9 2d black and red orange, perf 13, R4/4 mountaineer flaw, corner CDS. SG 41aa, 350 120 140 19 C 1949 2d black and red orange, perf 14, R4/4 mountaineer flaw, unmounted o.g. SG 41ba, 350 150 180 20 C 1949 2d black and scarlet perf 14, R4/4 mountaineer flaw, unmounted o.g. SG 41ca, 275 110 130 21 22 21 C 1944 53 4d perf 13 with R4/4 mountaineer flaw, large part o.g. Scarce. SG 42da, 1000 300 350 22 C 1944 6d. blue and black & 10s. black and bright purple, (Perf 13), both showing Boulder flaw variety, large part o.g., fine and fresh examples of this popular variety. SG 43ba,47ba cat 950 200 250 23 24 23 C 1938 2/6d black and deep carmine perf 13½, CDS used with R5/1 davit flaw. Scarce. SG 45b, 850 280 300 24 C 1944 53 2/6d perf 13 with R3/1 cut mast and railings, large part o.g.; scarce. SG 45cb, 2500 750 850 25 ½B 1922 2017 mainly mint collection arranged in two printed albums, contained in a half carton, including 1922 overprints to 1s, 1924 33 to 3s used, 1934 to 5s, KGVI values to 10s and QEII largely complete to date. Generally good to fine. (hundreds) 250 270 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 13
26 26 E 1938 53 used collection (55), basic stamps complete per SG less 1938 1d, plus a few shades and varieties we note 1938 1½d davit flaw, 1/ perf 13½ R6/4 re entry, ½d perf 13 long E and 1½d perf 13 davit flaw. A useful group, SG 964 300 350 AUSTRALIAN STATES NEW SOUTH WALES 27 28 29 30 27 C 1850 1d. dull carmine Type II, hard bluish grey paper, without clouds, (R3/5) four clear to large margins, used an attractive stamp with fresh colour. SG 11c 200 250 28 C 1860 72 Diadem 6d purple (deep shade, plate II), perf 13, variety WATERMARK 5 SIDEWAYS (from a July 1866 provisional printing), neatly cancelled by part N.S.W. in concentric ovals leaving profile clear. Typical centring but a really fine example of this rare variety. SG 165ab, 1,200 400 450 29 C 1882 97 6d mauve, wmk 40 (with marginal line at right), perf 12x10, variety IMPERFORATE BETWEEN HORIZONTAL PAIR used with starburst cancels; right stamp with some creasing but still of fine appearance and very rare. BPA Certificate (2013). SG 235cb, 2,500 800 900 30 C Official: 1888 90 Map 5s deep purple, perf 10, overprinted O S in red (type O1), cancelled with multiple Sydney cdss. Typical perforations and centring but above average for this rare stamp with only 100 issued. SG O47, 800 300 350 TASMANIA 31 31 C 1853 (1 Nov) 4d red orange, plate 1 from second state of plate, with blurred lines and worn central background, four clear to large margins, fine used by large part Hobart 59 Lightly cancelled with barred oval. Photocopy of the original BPA Certificate (1952). SG 7, 475 100 120 14 SALE 5916 03.03.20
32 Illustrated at 85% 32 E Reprint: 1853 54 no watermark 4d Plate C, a complete sheet of 24 from the 1889 reprints with the usual defacing lines on thick wove paper, inscribed on reverse in pencil Present from Mr. Magrath (Secretary to the Post Office) Hobart 11 Febry 91, ex Robinson 200 220 33 33 C 1886 (Jan) De La Rue essays on TAS watermarked paper, comb perf 14, 2s6d mauve and 10s green, both overprinted in black with TASMANIA/POSTAGE & REVENUE and surcharged TWO SHILLINGS/AND SIXPENCE and 10 SHILLINGS on keyplate and blank duty plate respectively, large part o.g.; few short perfs but still much above average. Most interesting and rare 850 950 VICTORIA 34 35 34 C 1857 2s dull bluish green on pale yellow, rouletted 7 9, lightly cancelled. Fine. SG 56, 750 150 170 35 C 1901 10 watermark V over crown, 1 carmine rose and 2 deep blue, perf 12½, each neatly cancelled with part Melbourne c.t.o. Fine. SG 399/400, 430 140 160 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 15
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 36 36 C 1854 55 4d slate blue unused, four large to very large margins, BPA certificate (2016), a very fine example of this difficult shade SG 3c 4,000 1300 1500 AUSTRALIA 37 38 37 C 1915 ½d emerald, line perf 14¼. Fine duplex 14 MAR 16 cancel. Very scarce. RPSV Cert (1978). SG 20a, 600 270 300 38 C 1915 5s. grey and yellow (Die II) type 6 Wmk, perf 12, large part o.g. few shortish perfs, otherwise fine and fresh appearance. SG 42 100 120 39 39 E 1920 R. Graham Carey flight Velvet Soap advertising card dropped in his flight over Melbourne, few usual light bends otherwise fine, card is signed by the pilot R. Graham Carey, also few other memorabilia of R.G. Carey including two Melbourne Air Service card signed by the pilot, a rare group being this card one of the just four known, Eustis 47c 600 700 16 SALE 5916 03.03.20
40 40 E 1926 A.J.Cobham Darwin Sydney flight, stampless cover cancelled by Darwin (3.Sep.26) cds with typed inscription Demonstration/Air Mail/ England to Australia/ carried by Alan J. Cobham/ on De Havilland 50 Seaplane cover is signed by Alan Cobham and numbered 10, fine condition and rare, only 10 carried. Also a signed A. J.Cobham card dated 3rd January 1927 certifying that the cover is genuine, Eustis 97 1000 1200 41 41 C 1926 A.J.Cobham Darwin London flight cover bearing Australia 1½d and GB 1½d both cancelled by The Hyde (2. OC.26) cds, on reverse typed Carried by Mr. Alan Cobham s/de HAVILLAND machine on his/flight to Australia; a small tear at top and some toning, nevertheless a rare cover with only 9 carried, cover is signed by Alan Cobham, Eustis 101 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 17
42 42 C 1931 Francis C. Chichester Norfolk Island to Lord Howe Island flight, 2d postal stationery envelope tied by Norfolk Island (Mar 30) and Lord Howe Island (April 1) cds, numbered 26 and signed by the pilot Francis C. Chichester, fine condition, only 27 recorded, Eustis 183 $950 350 400 43 43 C 1931 Francis C. Chichester New Zealand to Australia solo flight via Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island, 2d postal stationery envelope tied by Norfolk Island (Mar 30) and Lord Howe Island (April 1) cds, numbered 48 and signed by the pilot Francis C. Chichester, fine condition, Eustis 184 200 250 18 SALE 5916 03.03.20
44 44 C 1932 5s. blue green Sydney Harbour Bridge lower marginal with partial imprint. Large part o.g. with some slight creasing, otherwise facially fine with good colour. SG 143 150 170 45 Illustrated at 76% 45 C 1932 Hans Bertram flight Melbourne Darwin bearing 2d and 3d(2) cancelled on arrival at Darwin on 10 December, backstamped Wyndham and Brisbane (19 Dec), fine condition, only 12 covers carried, cover is signed by the pilot H. Bertram, Eustis 240 120 150 46 Illustrated at 76% 46 E 1932 Charles W. A. Scott Record Breaking flight England Australia addressed to Sydney bearing an uncancelled GB 1½d stamp, flown to Darwin and posted upon arrival as a registered letter, franked with Sydney Harbour Bridge 2d and 3d (faulty) and air mail 3d all cancelled by Darwin (28.Apr.) cds, alongside handstamped oval DUTY OFFICE / 19 APR 1932 / LYMPNE AIR PORT. On reverse written Posted by me at Lympne England 19th April and again at Darwin 28th April 1932, and with cancel at Darwin (28.Apr.), Brisbane (9.May) and Sydney (9.May), fine condition, cover is signed on reverse by the pilot W. Scott, Eustis 258 $1,400 350 450 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 19
47 47 C 1934 (29th march) Airmail cover flown by Kingsford Smith in the Southern Cross on his third Trans Tasman flight New Zealand Australia, bearing New Zealand Air Mail 7d brown orange, tied by TRANS TASMIN AIR MAIL KAITAIA, N.Z SOUTHERN CROSS dated 29 MR 34, signed by Kingsford Smith. Minor peripheral wear, otherwise fine. Eustis 367. 150 170 48 48 C 1936 L.E. Clark flight Sydney Auckland cover bearing Australia 2d SA Centenary cancelled by Enmore (14. NO. 36) and NZ 1d Health stamp cancelled by slogan postmark alongside also Christchurch (20. NO. 36) cds, few usual toning on the stamps otherwise fine condition, only 6 covers carried, cover is signed by the pilot L.E Clark on reverse, Eustis 646 180 200 20 SALE 5916 03.03.20
49 49 C 1941 2½d on 2d scarlet, CDS used with R2/5 RP medallion flaw. Scarce. SG 200b, 250 100 110 50 50 C 1944 9 6d purple brown corner block of twelve with (lower plate) RP 3/3 top hat flaw, o.g. with the selvedge and two normals hinged, the variety fine unmounted. R1 2/3 4 stained on reverse. Difficult positional multiple. SG 190ab, 1600 700 800 51 C 1970 75 7c Sturt s Desert Pea, vertical strip of six, third stamp showing ERROR BLACK (berries, value, inscription) OMITTED, second and fourth showing partial omissions, unmounted o.g. Only 12 examples recorded. SG 468ba 500 550 52 53 52 C 1974 79 $10 Tom Roberts, lower marginal example showing variety DOWNWARD SHIFT OF PERFORATIONS BY 13mm. Fine unmounted og with normal for comparison. Spectacular. SG 567a var 120 140 53 C 1980 22ct Salvation Army, imperforate corner marginal pair. Extremely scarce with only 30 pairs recorded. Fine unmounted mint. SG 748var (BW 870b) 280 300 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 21
54 2A Australia and States mint and used collection in two volumes including duplicated range of Sates, hundreds of Roos to 5s., hundreds of King s Heads to 5d, mixed condition, well worth viewing (thousands) 250 300 55 E 1937 52 KG VI used collection (188) on leaves with a number of better items including 3d White Wattles, 1941 2d scarlet Medallion flaw (machine cancel) and coil pair (rather fragile), a number of other coil pairs (some not counted in catalogue value due to posthumous cancels), 2d purple medallion flaw, 2d NSW man with tail, 2 roller flaw, some thin papers, etc. STC 1675 300 350 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (JAPAN) 56 C 1946 7 used set of seven plus 1d blue black overprint and an extra 5/ (both 5/ s are on thick paper), mainly fine, 2/ with a couple of shorter perfs. SG J1 7, 565 200 220 57 C 1946 ½d with thin seriffed trial overprint in red, used on piece with AAPO 241 cancel. For SG J1 150 170 58 59 60 58 C 1946 1d with thin seriffed trial overprint in black, light by favour cancel. For SG J2 100 110 59 C 1946 1d with thin seriffed trial overprint in red, used on piece with AAPO 241 cancel. For SG J2 150 170 60 C 1946 3d with thin seriffed trial overprint in black, light by favour cancel. For SG J3 100 110 61 62 63 61 C 1946 3d with thin seriffed trial overprint in red, used on piece with AAPO 241 cancel of 16 OC 46. For SG J3 150 170 62 C 1946 3d with thin seriffed trial overprint in gold, used on piece with AAPO 241 cancel. BPA Certificate (1981). For SG J3 150 170 63 C 1946 3d purple brown with overprint double, with one impression typically weak, corner cancel. Scarce. SG J3a, 1300 500 550 AUSTRIA 64 E 1910 80th Birthday of Francis Joseph 1h to 10k, set of seventeen all tied to individual pieces, neatly tied with Wien (lower values) or Prag (top three values) day of issue 18.VIII. 10 cancellations. An attractive set and generally fine. SG 223/39 250 270 65 A 1945 65 neatly presented unmounted mint collection housed in a old time FG album including 1946 Renner imperf sheetlets, 1950 9 Birds to 20s. Generally good to fine. (hundreds) 350 400 22 SALE 5916 03.03.20
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES M.E.F. 66 C 1942 1d scarlet and 5d brown each with R6/10 sliced M, fine o.g. SG M1a, 5a, 330 90 100 67 68 67 C 1942 1d scarlet round and square stops block of two pairs se tenant vertically, unmounted o.g. SG M6b, 400 180 200 68 C 1942 1d, 2½d and 3d vertical pairs with round and square stops, overprinted at Nairobi, fine used. SG M6b, 7b, 9b, 605 180 200 69 E 1942 7 used collection (70) on leaves, basic stamps complete with extras including 1942 1d sliced M, Nairobi overprints (square and round stops) complete and a few used controls and blocks. SG 1066 300 350 70 E 1942 7 used collection (34, no Dues) on leaves. Scarce items Include SG M6a 10a round stops set and 2d square stops, 1d and 2½d se tenant pairs (SG M6b, M8b); 1943 1/ broken barb (CW 18a); 1947 5/ T guide (CW 20a) and another with wounded lion 250 280 71 E Dodecanese Islands: 1947 small group of stampless official covers to Rhodes including from Karpathos (25.2 and 3.5.47), Symi (2.5.47), Stampalia (28.2.47), Cos (6.3.47), Castellorizzo (1.3.47), Calymnos (3.3.47) and Leros (25.2.47), presumed to be of philatelic origin but unusual 100 120 CYRENAICA 72 C 1950 Postage Due set of 7. Fine unmounted mint. SG D149/155, 375 200 220 ERITREA 73 C 1948 5/ red unmounted o.g. with R4/2 major re entry; EAF 2/6d with strong re entry to upper left quadrant of shield and the lion at left, unmounted o.g., and BMA Tripolitania 1/ fine used with R7/12 broken barb 100 120 74 75 76 74 C 1948 5/ red with the rare R1/2 two T guidelines on neck, unmounted o.g. SG E11 var. 100 120 75 C 1948 5/ red with the rare R1/2 two T guidelines on neck, fine used. Ex Bater and the only example known to him. SG E11 var. 100 120 76 C 1948 5/ red with single T guideline on neck, fine used. Very rare. SG E11 var. 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 23
77 E 1948 50 used collection (62) on leaves, basic stamps complete, all fine save BMA 1/ Due is soiled. Also BMA 2s50 with misplaced stop (faint pink wash on reverse), additional BA 10s with wider spacing between overprint and surcharge (17.25mm, normal 16.5) from R3/4 and a number of pre cancels (ink lines rules through the stamps as an anti pilferage measure) including a piece with BA 5/ pair and 10/ on piece of OHMS envelope (total franking 25s 95c), the precancels not counted in catalogue value ( 925); and 1950 BA 30ct Due with watermark sideways inverted 250 280 78 E 1948 51 used collection (37, no Dues) on leaves, basic stamps (a few not counted due to indeterminate or faked cancels) complete plus some useful varieties; BMA 2sh50 misplaced stop and another with T guide (very scarce used), and 5/ with major re entry 200 220 SOMALIA 79 E 1943 50 used collection (35) on leaves, basic stamps complete; the EAF 2/6d in a block of four and the BMA 2s50 in a vertical pair, the lower stamp with misplaced stop. Postmarks throughout are fine. SG S1 31, 647 200 220 80 E 1943 50 used collection (35) on leaves, basic stamps complete. BMA set additional varieties with 1/ broken barb (on piece), 2sh50 misplaced stop, 2s50 and 5/ T guides 200 220 81 81 C 1945 use of GB registered postal stationery envelope overprinted EAF, to Italy, uprated with 2d, 3d and 1/ also EAF overprints. Mogadishu CDSs of 2 NO 45. Handstamped scritta in italiano on front and also with A.V.2 in violet. On reverse, Italian CDSs, and compensation altered vy handstamp from 5 to 2, a neat item 120 140 Illustrated at 73% 82 Illustrated at 73% 82 C 1949 (9 Nov) cover from Mogadishu to Aden, 90c rate (80c letter rate plus 10c late fee) paid by 1948 B.M.A. 15c on 1½d pale red brown and 75c on 9d deep olive green tied by MOGADISHU R cds for 9 NOV 49, reverse bears ADEN CAMP and ADEN arrival cds for 9th and 10th November respectively, a scarce franking 240 260 24 SALE 5916 03.03.20
TRIPOLITANIA 83 83 C 1950 B.A. 3l on 1½d with R8 or 18/8 misaligned surcharge, fine used. Scarce. SG T16a, 350 150 180 84 C 1950 B.A. 4l on 2d with R8 or 18/8 misaligned surcharge, fine used. SG T17a, 180 90 100 85 E 1948 50 used collection (45) on leaves, basic stamps complete plus the BA 3d Due with watermark sideways inverted. Postmarks appear uniformly fine, and as such an outstanding group, SG 1345 400 450 86 E 1948 51 used collection (35, no Dues) on leaves, basic stamps complete (a couple with faked postmarks and disregarded); includes BMA 5/ with T guide, and additional Cyrenaica 1950 Mounted Warrior set 180 200 BAHAMAS 88 87 89 87 C 1861 4d Chalon Head Plate proof in black on card, a fine block of four from the top right corner of the sheet showing die sinking, a few marks; a rare block, ex Ludington, Vestey and Freeland 350 400 88 C 1861 4d Chalon Head Die proof in black on India paper, affixed to card 28 x 35mm, fine. Ex Ludington, Vestey and Freeland 700 800 89 C 1861 6d Chalon Head Plate proof in black on card, a block of six, some toning, a scarce multiple 200 220 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 25
90 91 93 90 C 1861 6d Chalon Head Die proof in black on India paper, affixed to card 32 x 37mm, some staining. Ex Ludington, Vestey and Freeland 420 480 91 C 1884 90 1 Venetian red, large part o.g. fine with fresh colour. SG 57 100 120 92 E 1942 1s grey black and bright crimson, 5s purple and blue and 1943 1 blue green and black, all from the left of the sheet blocks of nine (3x3) on ordinary paper. Fine unmounted mint. SG155c, 156b, 157a, 1,080 200 220 93 C 1942 Landfall 1/ grey black and bright crimson fine o.g., showing R2/6 (late printing) broken OF and US. SG 171bc, 400 130 150 94 94 C 1942 Landfall 1/ grey black and bright crimson o.g. corner block of four from the left pane, R2/6 broken OF and US. Hinged on R1/6 only, faint ageing on reverse. Difficult in a block. SG 171b, bc, 472 140 160 95 E 1942 Landfall 5s. reddish lilac and blue (ordinary paper) right hand pane of 48 stamps, displaying enlarged V (R10/2) and broken base of oval (R10/4) varieties. Full o.g, with minor traces of toning and sheet folded horizontally. Otherwise a fine item and desirable multiple with fresh colours. SG 174a (48) 200 250 96 A 1863 2013 predominately mint collection arranged in a stockbook including 1863 77 1d., 4d, 1921 7 to 1 and from KGVI to date largely complete. Mostly fair to fine. (hundreds) 200 220 97 E 1901 29 Staircase issues (108 stamps), some blocks but mostly singles, a few used. All have been selected for varieties, with many being the R1/12 half extra tree trunk or R5/8 whole extra tree trunk. Nearly all with the variety indicated, or obvious by virtue of sheet position. Mostly lower values but a 2/ (Script) with R1/12 and a 3/ (CC) with R5/8 noted, and an example of SG 90a, a most useful lot, mainly fine with just a few oxidised 220 260 98 C 1902 52 small group of varieties with KE VII 6d Crown CA mint pair, lightly toned gum, R6/6 malformed E ; two KG V 6d MCA singles, part and large part o.g., same variety; KG VI ½d green part o.g., R9/6 LP elongated E, and Landfall ½d same variety, large part o.g.; 1952 ½d brown purple unmounted o.g. block, lower right stamp with same variety; 1941 2d scarlet used with R3/6 RP short T, small inkmark at base 140 160 99 E 1937 52 KG VI used collection (115) on leaves, a very mixed bag with some difficult stamps; 2d grey short T with light fiscal cancel, 2d scarlet short T (fine), 1942 5/ striated paper but rather washed. Requires careful viewing 180 200 26 SALE 5916 03.03.20
BAHRAIN 100 100 C 1934 large parcel tag bearing 3p. slate and 3a6p ultramarine lightly tied by Bahrain cds dated 30 JUL 34, reverse bearing THE EASTERN BANK Ltd handstamp in violet. Some creasing affecting adhesives, nevertheless a scarce and most unusual item. SG 1 & 5 120 150 101 E 1938 41 overprints on India 3p to 25r set of sixteen. Fine unmounted mint. SG 20 37, 1,000 250 300 102 102 C 1949 2½a on 2½ UPU block of four on piece of airmail envelope with central Bahrain CDS, upper right stamp with Cyl. 2 no dot, R8/2 Lake in India. Difficult in used condition. SG 47a, 300 100 120 103 103 E 1948 Olympic Games 2½ ANNAS ON 2½d ultramarine variety SURCHARGE DOUBLE. Fine large part o.g. RPS Certificate (1990). SG 63a, 3,500 700 800 104 C 1951 5 2r 10r used blocks of four. 2r Type I marginal block, Awali CDSs; 2r Type II with light registered oval cancels, 5r and 10r blocks also attractively cancelled. SG 77 9, 77a, 364 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 27
105 105 C 1953 2r on 2/6d Type II, unmounted o.g. right marginal block of four; a scarce multiple. SG 77a, 640 250 280 106 106 C 1953 5 2r on 2/6d yellow green Type II and III used blocks of four, the left pair of Type III with a couple of trivial marks, a scarce pair of multiples. SG 77a, b, 780 280 300 107 109 108 107 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III o.g., centred right, a rare stamp mint. SG 77b, 1700 450 500 108 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III, used block of four with the oval Type 27 registered cancel of 8 JU 55. A couple of nibbled perfs but a very scarce multiple. SG 77b, 560 220 240 109 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III used with corner registered cancel, showing variety raised S in RUPEES, similar to other varieties on the 1955 Festival surcharges and undoubtedly scarce. SG 77b var. 100 120 28 SALE 5916 03.03.20
110 110 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III surcharge, used vertical pair with oval Registered cancel, the upper stamp with I in BAHRAIN inverted and raised. Short perf on top stamp and the lower stamp with perf damage at lower left, overall slight waterstaining, not mentioned on BPA Certificate (1976); a rare pair. SG 77b, ba, 1340 300 350 111 112 114 111 C 1951 5r on 5r red, fine used with R6/1 extra bar, full perfs and neat cancel. SG78a, 700 280 300 112 C 1951 5r on 5r red, fine used with R6/1 extra bar, full perfs and light, indistinct cancel. SG 78a, 700 240 260 113 E 1952 4 set, a specialised range on leaves (138), mint and used. Includes ½a with fraction omitted, unmounted o.g. and the set in unmounted o.g. Cylinder blocks of six; 4a o.g. with Cyl. 1 stop R1/4 cheek retouch, and the 6a and 12a used with decent overprint/surcharge shifts 150 180 114 C 1953 ½a on ½d orange red, a used example with variety ½ omitted from surcharge. SG 80a, 400 130 150 115 115 C 1953 envelope to Manama with 1953 1a and (½)a on ½d with the error ½ omitted, tied by neat Muharraq S.O. Type 23 CDS of 21 NO. BPA Certificate (1959). SG 80a, 425 250 280 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 29
116 E 1955 60 Castles specialised collection (80), mint and used, written up on leaves. Types complete mint and used less 10r Type III used, Type II also in unmounted o.g. blocks. Varieties with re entries including 5r block with R8/1, other varieties including 2r Type I unmounted with triangular flaw out of top left stonework, 10r Type II two mint with small S, one apparently raised ; 10r Type 1 with R1/2 weak entry mint and used; 2r Type III two mint examples, one with B broken and the other with the letter virtually omitted, a fine collection, STC 1315 with no premium for unlisted varieties 400 450 117 118 119 117 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Castle Type I, hinged o.g. with the variety triangular portion of stonework omitted from the second stone at the left of the top of the stamp. This probably developed late in the printing since only a handful are known. SG 94 var. 100 120 118 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Castle Type I, fine used with the variety triangular portion of stonework omitted from the second stone at the left of the top of the stamp. SG 94 var. 100 120 119 C 1957 1r on 1/6d grey blue, watermark St Edward s Crown, lightly used with overprint and surcharge double. A very rare stamp with no mint examples recorded. KG VI Expertising Certificate (2016). SG 101a, 5000 2200 2400 120 120 C 1936 (17 Feb) 4a 3p blue registered envelope, uprated with 1933 37 3p slate and 1934 37 2a vermilion small die and used to Berlin, reverse with Berlin arrival cds for 15.3.36, some light creasing but fine and fresh for this 110 130 30 SALE 5916 03.03.20
121 Illustrated at 90% 121 C 1939 (29 Nov) Airmail cover from Bahrain to Switzerland, franked KGV 2a vermilion, 3a carmine and 1r chocolate & green plus KGVI ½a red brown, tied by BAHRAIN AIR cds, with fine (inverted) boxed PASSED BY CENSOR/BAHRAIN, also airmail cover to USA franked KGV 2a x3 and 2r, plus KGVI 9p green pair tied similar cds but date unclear, this with fine censor mark on reverse, former fine, latter small faults including tear at right 190 210 122 Illustrated at 90% 122 E Censor covers. 1940 5 group of four airmail covers plus piece: 1940 to USA, apparently underpaid with By Air Mail cancelled by red bars, boxed Bahrain Censor on reverse; 1941 airmail cover to American Legation in Baghdad from CASOC (ARAMCO) at Bahrein Island with Saudi adhesives, cancelled KHOBAR 15.11.41, boxed Bahrain Censor and (Arabic) allowed to pass without censorship, scarce diplomatic mail; a similar but faulty envelope (1944 5 period) ex Aramco at Bahrein to APO 795 in NY, which was actually at Khurramshar in Iran, censored in Nigeria (the Horseshoe mailing route); 1945 US Postal Stationery airmail envelope. with censor tape and cachet, cancelled by AMERICAN BASE FORCES/APO 816 CDS of FEB 25; and a piece with two Bahrain 1½a stamps tied by Base Army Post Office/4 with Cairo censorship 120 140 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 31
123 C 1947 registered airmail cover to Bombay, franked 1942 45 ½a, 1a and 4a tied by Bahrain cds for 28 Oct 47, also piece to Basrah franked ½a, 1a (3) and 8a (2), 1953 Coronation set of plain fdc and 1954 registered cover to USA franked 1952 54 6a on 6d and 1r on 1s 6d 70 90 124 E 1947 incoming cover (an OHMS reused envelope with reseal label) to the postmaster at Moharek, reverse with EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K 121 CDS of 1 APR 47, a rare marking 100 120 125 Illustrated at 70% 125 E 1946 58 Flight covers. Two 1946 Test Letters, No. 8 outgoing bearing 2a and 12a with BOAC memorandum, the other No. 20 ) incoming with GB 3d and 1/ (central fold) with memorandum; five further covers, joining Lufthansa Hamburg Shannon (1956), 1956 KLM Amsterdam Sofia and Amsterdam Budapest, 1957 KLM Amsterdam Houston and 1958 Glider Flight cover, pilot signed 150 180 126 E 1947 1960 covers and cards (47), a wide ranging collection including a 1949 cover with Exchange Office Type 33 cancels, FDCs, local issues, postcards, rates, radio ham cards including two with 1951 1½a, meter marks etc, worth examination 250 300 127 Illustrated at 70% 127 E Dubai Postage Due covers. 1948 (17 May) printed envelope to Bombay with 6 x 1a stamps on reverse, Dubai horseshoe Due marking (Donaldson Type 11) on front with m/s 12 a on front and octagonal Bombay/Unpaid 26 MAY 48 on reverse; and 14 Dec sea mail envelope to USA with 6½a franking, Type 7 CDSs and large T in circle on front, m/s 1/3/ charge due noted also on front, no indication of collection having been made. Scarce 150 180 32 SALE 5916 03.03.20
128 128 E 1948 57 commemorative covers (19), a mixture of philatelic and commercial, written up on leaves with UPU and Olympics FDCs; another UPU set; Silver Wedding pair on 1951 registered cover; commercial uses include UPU 3a (2), UPU 2½d (2 plus 1a); Wedding 2½a (plus 1951 ½a) surface rate; Wedding 2½a (4 plus 2a) to Australia; two covers with Kuwait Olympics 3a and 6a, and BPAEA 6a Olympics used from Bahrain, a useful group 200 220 129 129 E 1948 59 group of mainly registered airmail covers (19), an interesting assortment with some good frankings including 1951 2½a strip with violet Type 22 cancels; 1951 2½a (3) on cover (tears at top) with Type 22 cancels in black, distorted; 1951 2½a block of four on cover, two with reg. crayon line and 1953 2r on 2/6d Type II on 9½ x 4 cover to New York. Also a multi franked cover from the 1948 USN Task Force 128 Persian Gulf Goodwill Cruise 250 300 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 33
130 130 E Awali. 1948 60 covers (20), mixed commercial and philatelic, latter with some amazing frankings including local covers with 1951 1½a block of twenty and 2½a blocks of six (one stamp scratched) and four plus a pair; 1951 1½a strip of three plus single on commercial cover to UK; cover to UK with 6a an additional 6a, endorsed For EXPRESS Service (G.P.O.) in U.K., a most unusual pre payment for an Express service; 1956 cover to UK with 12a tied by fine strike of the rare oval violet REGISTERED/AWALI, BAHRAIN cancel. An interesting lot worth careful inspection 250 270 34 SALE 5916 03.03.20 131 131 E British Forces mail. 1948 63 covers (14) including 1948 from FPO 756 (Shaibah, Iraq), stamps overstruck with London arrival; two singles uses of the 1951 2½a from FPO 518, one with a pulled corner perf; four from FPO 551, but one apparently not from a serviceman and treated as underpaid; four from FPO 941, one with boxed Good Pay/and Prospects/in your Army. Formula airletter incoming from UK, returned to sender with FPO 936 backstamp; 1962 much cacheted airmail cover from FPO 1056, and a 1963 cover from FPO 235, an interesting group of considerable rarity 250 280 132 E Airletters. 1951 9 small group of eleven. 1952 formula letter with 6a (commercially used to UK); 6a on 6d KG VI unused and commercially used; formula airletter with 1952 1½d and 2½d, 5 DE CDS (First Day); 1953 Coronation unused, philatelically used and a commercial use (slightly roughly opened); 1955 6a on 6d Coronation unused and commercially used (latter originating in Dukhan, Qatar), and a 1959 formula airletter with 15np pair 100 120
133 133 E Postage Due Covers. 1952 4 covers (5). 1952 incoming airmail cover from GB with 6d, straight line handstamp Surcharge... Annas To Pay in black, with 6 in manuscript; 1953 incoming Pakistan 3a Postal Stationery airmail envelope with added 3a adhesive, same handstamp but in violet, 2 in manuscript (envelope folded); 1953 to USA franked 1951 1½a (scarce), 3a and 4a pair. large T in circle applied and US Due marking; and two 1954 covers from Awali with the worn Indian era T marking, a good group 100 120 134 134 E Maritime mail. 1952 64 covers and cards (12) mostly commercial, a mixture of origins, frankings and cancels. We note H.M.S. Jufair official covers with C.O. and Victualling Officer cachets; philatelic but very scarce Paquebot cover with 2½d UPU, M.S. Daressa cachet; two with Dutch stamps 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 35
135 135 E Official mail. 1954 small printed OHMS postal stationery registered envelope produced for, and used by, the Postal Superintendent (with his handstamp on the reverse and personalised registration etiquette on the front), sent to Doha with Type 27 oval cancel of 19 DE. 1960 official envelope to NY handstamped ON POSTAL SERVICE; 1962 OHBMS airmail envelope to S. Africa handstamped On Postal Service, and three covers with Type 43 PAID frank, one in red 120 150 136 136 E Manama covers. 1957 65 covers: 1957 cover with Local ½a and 1a, violet Type 31 cancel; 1959 cover (9½ x 4 ) to Germany with 5 x 40np stamps, one with large break in H, Type 37 cancels; 1963 Local 10p cover with Type 34 CDS; 1968 Cert. of Posting, Type 27 cancel. Muharraq; two 1954 reg. philatelic covers to UK with Type 23 cancels 100 110 36 SALE 5916 03.03.20
137 137 E Political Agency covers. 1962 airmail to Queensland 80np rate with British Political Agency violet cachets front and back; 1963 airmail (9 x 4 ) to UK 40np rate with H.M. Political Agency violet cachets front and back; 1964 folded envelope to UK (40np rate, central fold) with British Political Agency violet cachets front and back; 1966 airmail to UK with British Political Agency (smaller type) in greyish violet front and back. Also 1944 Landing Permit with two India 6r Court Fees, tied by H.M.B.S. POLITICAL AGENCY/BAHRAIN in violet; 1951 9 x 4 envelope to WHO in Geneva with blue PERSIAN GULF RESIDENCY/BAHRAIN on front; 1954 envelope (wrinkled) with three ½a on reverse, tied by Bahrain Exchange Office violet CDS, Donaldson Type 33; and a 1956 visa page with various Political Agency markings. An interesting group 150 180 138 138 C 1960 Sheikh Salman 40np size G registered envelope, uprated with 1r black and used 25 SP 63 airmail to Chicago, USA, with North Chicago arrival ds on reverse for SEP 28 1963, scarce 150 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 37
139 E 1933 45 overprints on India collection (63), basic stamps complete for the period, mainly good but the 1939 15r toned and with faked cancel and some of the 1945 values with indeterminate cancels. STC 1035 220 240 140 E 1938 55 used KG VI collection (70) on leaves with 1938 41 set with extra 15r (both 15rs watermark inverted, one with heavy cancel), 1943 5 set with genuine cancels, 1948 set with extra 2r on 2/6d with R4/8 black dot on left 6 and 5/ T guide, 1950 set (two low values disallowed) with 2r on 2/6d Types II and III. SG 1109 280 320 141 E 1943 60 Cancellations collection arranged by Types and written up on leaves (98 stamps or pieces), plus FPOs (16) and Maritime Mails (5). A really good lot, commencing with a single India period 1943 piece with 2a, 3a6p pair and 12a strip of three, with fine oval wax BRITISH RESIDENCY/PERSIAN GULF seal. We note smaller offices (SG 116 block of eight with Manama (1) CDSs, two parcel post pieces, one 1958 with 90np, 2r and 5r with red INSURED/VALEUR DECLAREE label and BRITISH COMMONWEALTH AND FOREIGN PARCEL POST LABEL/BAHRAIN 2890, not pretty but rare, a wonderful lot for the specialist 150 180 142 E 1948 60 used collection (129) on leaves, basic stamps complete with some varieties and blocks. We note 1948 5r with major re entry, also T guide, 1948 10r block of four; 1953 5 2r Types II and III; 1951 10r blocks of eight and four; 1955 60 Castles with all Types, a very good collection, SG 1361 380 420 143 E 1948 9 set mint and used study collection (230), well written up and illustrated on leaves. We note 1½a used block of 12, 6a with small second A in ANNAS (two, used), 2r mint with clear offset on reverse and another with T guide, a plethora of 5r varieties with Bentley Kettle re entry, other re entries and T guides in hair and garter belt with multiples including block of 15 with Exchange Office cancel, 10r mint and used with R1/7 blueberry flaw, and a used block of four. A comprehensive collection, catalogued as basic stamps 1350 450 500 144 E 1948 9 mint and used commemoratives collection (85) on leaves. Wedding mint and used, Olympics and UPU mint, used and mint Cylinder blocks, 2½a UPU unmounted o.g. with Cyl. 2 no dot R8/2 Lake in India 100 120 145 E 1950 5 balance collection of mint and used (97). Set mint and used, with extra blocks including better low values and unmounted o.g. 5r and 10r blocks; 2r Type II lightly hinged o.g. and used, also block of four used on piece; Type III nicely used; 2r Type I used with dropped surcharge and 5r unmounted o.g. with raised surcharge; 2r Type II on piece with QE II 5r, violet Parcel cancel Type 28; 2r Type II mint with raised printer s quad after S of surcharge; 5r mint with R6/4 re entry and a used example with another re entry. A fine collection, STC 1658 350 400 146 E 1953 60 specialised mint and used collection (355, no Castles), written up on leaves. Coronation mint blocks of four and nine, used blocks of four, 4d daffodil flaw (two); 1956 7 Edward s Crown watermark with blocks and varieties; 1957 9 new currency set with blocks and varieties, and 1957 Scouts, plus a couple of Revenues. STC 851 200 220 BARBADOS 148 147 147 C 1892 De La Rue Die Proof for large format Seal of Colony vignette, in black on glazed card with uncleared surrounds. Endorsed BEFORE HARDENING and dated 2 FEB 92. The proof differs from the final issued design in that the Seahorse s tail is above the waterline. Very fine and rare. 200 220 148 C 1938 3d brown perf 13½ x 13 with R4/10 line over horse s head, CDS used. SG 252a, 275 100 110 38 SALE 5916 03.03.20
149 C 1944 4d black perf 14 with R4/1 flying mane, CDS used. SG 252da, 375 120 140 150 C 1944 4d black perf 14 with R7/8 curved line at top right, CDS used. SG 252db, 350 120 130 151 C 1944 4d black perf 14 with R6/10 scratched plate, CDS used, fractional soiling. SG 253dc, 375 100 110 152 E 1892 1966 accumulation of mint and used blocks (92) on Hagner sheets. 1892 set to 10d, 6d with Plate number; 1924 values to 1/ o.g. and used, the used 1/ block (MCA) heavily reinforced; 1925 35 complete set in o.g. blocks, the 2/6d an unmounted Plate block, slight wrinkles; 1939 Assembly set in o.g. imprint blocks, stamps unmounted, and used blocks of four; 1964 5 watermark change set in unmounted o.g. blocks of four, and Postage Dues SG D4 6 in o.g. blocks, unmounted save for two 6ct 160 180 153 E 1937 52 KG VI used collection (115) on leaves with all basic stamps (no Dues) with numerous shades and varieties, these including ½d perf 14 and ½d buff recut line, 2d claret and 2d carmine perf 13 extra frameline, 2½d ultramarine and blue each with mark on ornament, 3d brown perf 14 and 3d blue line over horse s head, 4d perf 13 the three listed; and a number of unlisted varieties. A useful collection, STC 1407 280 300 154 E 1938 47 range of mint and used varieties (34 items), listed and unlisted. We note ½d green recut line used: 2d claret extra frameline used (2); 2d carmine perf 13 u/m Plate block of six, R11/9 extra frame; 3d blue u/m evenly toned, line over horse s head; 4d curved line at top right mint and two used; 4d scratched plate unmounted positional example, perf 14, unmounted o.g., and per 13 used; 4d perf 13 flying mane o.g.; 1d on 2d perf 14 block of six used with R5/2 short Y 250 280 BASUTOLAND 149 150 151 155 C 1938 54 1d scarlet on cream paper pair and 1d rose carmine on very white paper corner block of eight, unmounted o.g., each with R4/2 tower flaw. SG 19a, 340 140 160 156 156 E 1935 53 varieties study (62 separate items including a good number of multiples, plus 8 covers). A fine range of the many T guides as detailed in Sixth Sense in the past, many of which are strong and worthy of specialist attention. 1938 definitives with values to 5/, 1946 1d Victory two barbed wires, recommended viewing 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 39
BECHUANALAND 157 157 C 1891 2d bistre block of 4, stamp 3 showing inverted u for 2nd n variety, lower stamps including the variety unmounted, otherwise large part o.g. SG 32,32b 100 120 158 158 E 1892 attractive pen and ink satirical hand Illustrated envelope sent from Macloutsie DE 19 92 to England. Depicting a native, dressed in western clothes as a safari hunter, leaning on his rifle and in the act of expelling the British Bechunaland 6d stamp from his body; the front handwritten tax mark of 6d deleted and alongside hand stamped tax mark of 1/, the reverse with Vryberg DE 26 92 transit and Chippenham JA 16 93 arrival cds. Small part missing at top and a couple of other faults nevertheless an attractive and unique cover 300 400 40 SALE 5916 03.03.20
159 159 C 1890 ½d vermilion block of four with overprint inverted, Kanye CDSs of JA 16 90. Fine multiple. SG 54a, 480 180 200 160 160 C 1890 ½d vermilion with 15mm Protectorate. Three fine used examples with overprints upright, inverted and doubled. SG 54, a, b, 550 180 200 161 161 C 1890 ½d vermilion, with 15mm overprint double. Two different used examples, one double vertically and the other horizontally, respectively with part Palachwe and Kanye CDSs. SG 54b, 360 130 150 162 163 162 C 1890 ½d vermilion with Protectorate 19mm overprint, fine used with part Vryburg CDS. Protectorate shifted leftwards, so that most of the P falls at right. SG 55, 450 170 190 163 C 1890 ½d vermilion with Protectorate 19mm overprint, variety Protectorate double, fine used with part Vryburg CDS. A rare stamp. RPS Certificate (1977). SG 55a, 450 700 800 164 E 1888 1902 small used group (39) on leaves including SG 40 block of four and three singles, one with kiss print double, SG 53 4d (six) including all three spacings, and the 1887 and 1891 Jubilee sets 100 120 165 E 1904 27 used collection (51) on leaves with 1904 13 set including both 1/ s (cancels not entirely convincing), 1912 1d no cross on crown, 1913 24 set with shades and blocks (2½d and 3d), Waterlow and DLR Seahorses several having dubious or definitely faked cancels; BW 2/6d and 5/ plus a vertical pair of the 5/ with some short perfs, and 1927 set (both 6ds), 1/ not counted (indeterminate corner cancel). Also some cancels on leaves including Devondale (stamp with corner damage) and Geluk. STC 2561 not counting the dubious Waterlow/DLR Seahorses 550 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 41
BERMUDA 166 166 C 1927 1 purple and black/red, block of four, (Pos. 39 40, 51,52), Bearing single line pen strokes denoting CANCELLED invalidation, full unmounted o.g. An interesting item, scarce as a multiple. SG 55var 200 220 167 168 167 C 1931 2s6d black and scarlet vermilion on deep blue showing R1/9 Break through scroll variety, fine used. SG 89jd cat 500 as mint 180 200 168 C 1932 12s6d grey and orange showing R5/12 Gash in fruit and leaf variety, cancelled with neat Hamilton cds at bottom, fine used. SG 93g 240 260 169 170 169 C 1942 2s6d perf 14½ line, black and red on grey blue, usual streaky gum, large part o.g. SG 117a 100 120 170 C 1938 10/ green and deep lake on pale emerald paper, part 1938 CDS. SG 119, 375 120 140 171 C 1941 (Sept.) 10/ line perf with the major HPF #60 broken lower right scroll, used with part 1945 CDS, vignette faded. SG 119be, 1300 140 160 42 SALE 5916 03.03.20
172 173 172 C 1943 10s. yellowish green and deep carmine red/green, block of four (Pos. 31 32, 43 44), full unmounted o.g. typical streaky gum as often seen, nonetheless a fine multiple with fresh colours. SG 119c cat 280 80 100 173 C 1946 12/6d, the rare lemon shade. Fine mounted mint. SG 120d, 600 130 150 174 C 1951 (Nov.) 1 violet and black on scarlet paper, perf 13, unmounted mint with R1/11 damaged left value tablet ( White Island ). On some sheets of this printing only. RPS Certificate (1995). Vignette a little pale. SG 121de, 4500 1300 1500 175 A 1922 2013 mainly mint collection arranged in an album including 1935 Silver Jubilee set on cover, KGVI values to 1 and reasonably complete to date. Mostly fair to fine. (hundreds) 120 120 176 E 1937 53 KG VI used collection (101) on leaves with a range of keytypes, some misidentified or not in optimal condition, as usual. Some fine stamps, including the line perf set of four high values, effective catalogue value 1831 350 400 BRITISH POSTAL AGENCIES IN EASTERN ARABIA 174 177 177 C 1948 1½a on 1½d red brown right marginal vertical strip of four from the centre of the sheet, top pair Type I, lower pair Type II, with Dubai CDSs of 23 JA 50. SG 18b, unpriced 220 240 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 43
178 179 178 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type II, large part o.g. SG 41a, 400 120 140 179 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type II used with Bahrain cancel, showing R9 10/3 raised S in surcharge. Scarce. SG 41a var. 100 120 180 180 C 1951 2r on 2/6d Type I and 1955 Type II, each in a used block of four with Dubai CDSs. SG 41, a, 294 100 120 181 183 181 C 1957 5r on 5/ rose red Type I, large part o.g. with just the faintest trace of a hingemark, with R8/4 (first surcharging only) wide surcharge. Very scarce. SG 57a, 550 150 180 182 E 1957 5r on 5/ rose red sheet of forty, unmounted o.g., with the R8/1 major re entry (from Pane A ; not present on all Pane A sheets). Central fold, minor bends affecting the selvedge, otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. SG 57 200 220 183 C 1956 1½a green watermark St Edward s Crown used block of four with reduced sheet margin at left, Dubai CDS of 5 NO 56. A very rare multiple, with B&K Certificate (1975). SG 58a, 4800 2000 2200 184 E 1948 53 cover group (9) written up on leaves with 1948 2½a on reverse, Type 15 handstamp, and 1948 (23 NOV) airmail cover to Basrah with ½a and 3a, also Type 15 handstamp, extending the Donaldson date (March); four covers with Type 14 handstamp, one to New York and bearing the amazing franking of two ½a and ten 1½as (SG 18), another with Wedding 2½a; two with Type 21 to Bombay with 1951 1½a (SG 37) pair, one torn, and one to UK with 1951 1a pair and 4a; and Type 22 on two covers, one to Sweden with 1948 ½a 3a, the other registered to Bombay with 1951 1½a (SG 37a) pair and 4a. A fine group with the stamps highly catalogued 120 140 185 E 1948 63 collection of value only philatelic covers (16), written up on leaves, with no fewer than three complete 1948 sets on FDCs (to India, UK and USA); others including Wedding pair on plain FDC; UPU illustrated FDC (Roger Wells); two 1953 Coronation sets, one on illustrated FDC; 1952 4 set (two, one with 2r added), etc. 180 200 44 SALE 5916 03.03.20
186 E 1948 registered insured (for 2000r) cover with 2a, 2r and 6a Olympics on the reverse, Type 14a CDSs with Aden and Aden Camp arrivals. Embossed STATE OF MUSCAT AND OMAN on the flap and with five STATE OF OMAN wax seals. Vendor states he has seen just one other similar cover with the 2r on 2/6d (SG 24) in 45 years of collecting; a showpiece 100 120 187 E Postage Due covers. 1948 envelope to India franked 1948 ½a (3) and 1a, but overweight and with large T in circle applied at Muscat; and two underpaid airmail covers to South Africa and Canada with tombstone T./P.G. marks. Also 1965 cover to BFPO 63 (Bahrain) with four 5np stamps (envelope folded); 1951 philatelic Paquebot (Bahrain Type 1) cover with 1951 1a, and 1964 cover to UK with four 1961 10np stamps, fine red BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL MUSCAT on front 130 150 188 188 E Sharjah; Forces Mail. 1952 8 covers (10), all bar one being commercial, frankings include 1948 2½a, 1951 2½a and four with 1956 2½d, also a couple with GB unoverprinted stamps. Cancellations are FPO 518 (Type 41) or 936 (Type 42), a good group with all being commercial save one 150 180 189 189 E 1953 63 covers group (17) well written up on leaves, an interesting selection with all but three commercial and some of the frankings scarce on cover. Includes three where no registration etiquette has been available and the Indianperiod straight line MUSCAT handstamp has been applied (with m/s number), one of these doubly struck in black and violet; another with pair and strip of three of the 25np on 4d, one with the large dotted R variety 140 160 Illustrated at 77% Illustrated at 77% WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 45
190 E Dubai; Political Agency. Four 1958 60 commercial airmail covers to UK (a few minor faults, one with a tear at top), three with 40np frankings and one registered at 80np. One with double ring POLITICAL AGENCY/TRUCIAL STATES on front and another with the same mark in violet on the reverse, the other two with single ring BRITISH POLITICAL AGENCY/DUBAI, one on front and the other on reverse. A scarce group 200 220 191 E Airletters. Mixed unused and used group (10) with value only surcharges, written up on leaves. Some commercial uses including KG VI 6a on 6d used from Muscat (1952, light fold, and 1953) and Kuwait (1953); QE Coronation 6a (two types) from Muscat and 30np from Muscat; and a formula airletter bearing 1948 Wedding 2½a with 1951 1a and 2½a, used to JFD Dias in New York but despite the addressee, commercial and scarce as such 140 160 192 E Muscat postcards. Thirteen cards (including two used, 1916 and 1926 this with crease), ethnic (one with children demonstrating a dead vulture s wingspan) and views, including Portuguese fort, British Consulate, Native Well, etc. Mainly fine 80 100 193 193 E 1948 49 commemoratives mint and used collection (169) on leaves. Mint with cylinder block of 6 of each (Silver Wedding 15r block of four), unmounted o.g., flaws including Wedding 15r with bottom bar short at lower left; 3a Olympics Crown flaw unmounted single (and two examples in Cylinder blocks), and UPU 2½a lightly hinged single with Lake in India. Used with Olympics 3a Crown flaw, Olympics and UPU blocks of four. STC 930 plus the used Crown flaw (unpriced) 320 350 194 E 1948 55 used collection (109) on leaves with 1948 set plus 1½d Type II, another set used on piece cancelled at Dubai, used blocks including ½a (2), 1½a (both) and 2½a; 1950 5 set with both 1½as, and 2r Type II (two, one used at Doha and very scarce as such), with blocks including 1a, 2a (blocks of four and six) and 2½a. STC 991 300 350 195 E 1948 55 mint collection (72) written up on leaves with 1948 set (both 1½as) and basic set in blocks of four (hinged), 1950 5 set (both 1½as); the 2r in an additional unmounted marginal block of four, and two singles showing broken ropes. STC 698 220 240 196 E 1948 61 used collection (110) on leaves, basic stamps complete, some in blocks. We note 1948 2r block of four, 1955 2r Type II block of four(slightly soiled), 1960 2r Type III and 5r Type II, and 1961 5r single and block of four (latter used in Bahrain, blue ink on reverse of one). A good collection, SG 1486 400 450 197 E 1952 7 mint and used collection (346 plus 150 in large blocks; no Castles) on leaves, a specialised offering with mint and used multiples. We note 1953 12a unmounted Cyl. 1 block of ten, Coronation mint and used blocks, St Edward s Crown set mint, used and in used blocks of four and five values in unmounted Cyl. blocks of 30 (1a, 2a x 2, 4a and 6a, 1957 set mint, used and in used blocks of four (less the 6np but with 2½d Type II), some varieties on the basic stamps included. STC 1070 250 280 198 E 1955 60 Castles mint and used collection (49) written up on leaves, a specialised group with 2r Type I weak entry and re entries, Type III unmounted o.g. block of four, and a used example; 5r Type I with R8/1 major re entry mint, and also examples used in Bahrain and Dubai; 5r Type II unmounted o.g. single and block of four, and used in Bahrain and Dubai. STC 621 with no allowance for unlisted varieties 250 280 46 SALE 5916 03.03.20
199 Illustrated at 75% 199 E 1957 BPAEA value only Scout issue used in Kuwait (which decided not to proceed with its own Scout issue for political reasons). Philatelically inspired airmail cover to J.E. Lea in Manchester with 5 x 1np and the 75np Scout with Ahmadi CDSs of 10 AU, and an apparently commercial bank cover (9 x 4 ) with Kuwait 9np and the 15np and 25np Scouts, Type 24a CDSs of 9 OC 57, roughly opened but rare 80 100 200 E 1960 1 Multiple Crown watermark collection (200) written up on leaves with set mint and used and numerous multiples (5np used blocks of 6 and 12, 1r unmounted and CDS used blocks), some varieties on basic stamps including 20np block with retouch to phantom R, extra 2r and 5r used (latter with Bahrain CDS). STC 916 as basic stamps. Also the controversial proof overprints for Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain and Fujairah, singles and blocks, the Fujairah 20np block showing a close second impression of FUJAIRAH 250 280 201 E Dubai and Muscat cancellations, small collection (25 stamps or pieces) arranged by Type and written up on leaves with additional cross usages (35 stamps or pieces). Includes better values. Cross usages with 5np and 10np improperly used at Fujeira, also Bombay and Karachi Paquebots (partial) 80 100 202 202 E And Muscat. 1944 Muscat Al Busaid set and Officials, CTO d. BPAEA 1948 55 KG VI issues, 1948 set with both 1½a, 1950 5 set with 2r on 2/6d Type II, and another with R9 or 10/3 raised S, very scarce; postmark ink on a perf at base makes it appear missing, but sound 220 240 BRAZIL 203 203 C 1843 30r. to 90r. used set of three in mixed condition with stamps all more or less faulty, nevertheless still a popular and collectable set, SG 1 3 2,150 200 250 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 47
204 C 1843 30r. black unused no gum, four large margins, thinned on lower right, still a rare stamp in unused condition, with copy of the Calves certificate (2010), SG 1 3,250 300 400 205 C 1843 60r. black unused no gum, four small to large margins, a difficult stamp in unused condition, with copy of the Calves certificate (2010), SG 2 700 300 400 206 C 1843 90r. black unused no gum, four good margins, a rare stamp in unused condition, Calves certificate (2010), SG 3 3,250 500 600 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH 204 205 206 207 207 C 1881 uncleared die proof in black on glazed card of the Colonial head state 3, endorsed BEFORE HARDENING dated 11 NOV 81, a fine and scarce item. Ex Robson Lowe Eassys and Proofs: including the fine collection of the late Brigadier F.M. Montresor of Hampshire (lot 758) 1966. 350 400 208 C 1890 key plate die proof in black on glazed card of the Colonial head Die II endorsed BEFORE HARDENING dated 18 NOV 90, a fine and scarce item. Ex Robson Lowe Eassys and Proofs: including the fine collection of the late Brigadier F.M. Montresor of Hampshire (lot 760) 1966. 350 400 BRITISH EAST AFRICA Illustrated at 87% 209 c 1890 5 set of fifteen plus 4½a shade, the 8a grey imperf two sides, the 1r grey imperf at base with indistinct cancel; 2a creased. Also a range of imperf singles; ½a (2), 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a brown, 4½a, 1r carmine. Variable margins with some quite large, but not guaranteed. Also a mint imperf 8a single with good margins at top and left (adhesions and hinge remainder) and an imperf used 2½a pair, good appearance but quite badly damaged 100 120 208 Illustrated at 87% 48 SALE 5916 03.03.20 210 211 210 C 1890 overprints on GB set of three plus additional 4a with Column 2 variety B of BRITISH directly over S of EAST, cancelled Lamu or Mombasa. SG 1 3, 1125 300 350 211 C 1895 5r ultramarine and violet with fine squared circle 1896 MOMBASA date stamp. SG 63, 225 120 140
BRITISH LEVANT 212 212 C 1906 1p on 2d grey green and carmine, fine used on piece with part Beyrout registered oval cancel. Various guarantees on reverse including Richter. SG 15, 700 250 280 213 E 1861 96 small used collection (36) on leaves including GB used abroad with SG 97 and 103, 1885 12p from the upper pane of the final printing used in Salonica (rare), SG 4 6 group with varieties including SG 5a, 6b, also three BIO perfins 100 120 214 E Turkish Currency. 1902 10 used collection (45) on leaves, the Beyrout provisional removed otherwise intact. We note 1902 80pa with small 0, 1902 10ds (both papers) no cross on crown, 1903 12p five examples including pale dull purple, 1905 24p (two), 1909 nice group with both 6ds (one faked and one dubious cancel not counted in catalogue value), otherwise a good run through. SG 8/24, 1080 280 300 215 E British Currency. 1905 13 used collection (37) on leaves, a fine run through of shades including 4d, 5d and 1/ and Harrison ½ds. SG L1 17, 691 220 240 216 E Turkish Currency. 1911 14 collection (30) on leaves, complete basic stamps by SG with shades and extras (including 24pi); the 4pi on 10d dull reddish purple and aniline pink has the no cross on crown variety, which must be very scarce. A good lot, SG 612+ 200 220 217 E Offices in Constantinople and Smyrna. 1919 22 used collection (57). GB used in small group including 2/6d Seahorse. 1921 set with shades, 2/6d Seahorses (eleven) including a block of four, two with joined 45, 5/ (three) including laid paper (faults) and 10/ (four), some with parcel cancels. British Currency set with shades, parcel cancels as usual for this set but several dated extras including 2/6d. SG 1591 230 250 BRITISH P.O. IN SIAM - BANGKOK 218 218 C 1882 85 2c. on 32c. pale red, mint large part o.g., fresh colour, a vertical crease which does not affect the appearance of this rare stamp otherwise fine condition, Behr certificate (2015), SG 12 3,250 800 1000 BRUNEI 219 219 C 1950 5ct perf 14½ x 13½ horizontal pair used on piece, the right stamp with R1/8 5c retouch. Neat 28 FE 52 CDS. SG 82b, c, 298 100 110 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 49
220 220 E 1942 44 $25 black on red handstamped in violet. Fine large part og. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1977). SG J19, 950 250 300 221 ½B 1895 1987 mainly mint collection arranged on album leaves, contained in a half carton, including 1895 to 10c used and mint 8c block of fourteen, 1906 to $1, 1907 10 to $1, 1908 22 values to $5, 1922 MALAYA /BORNEO/EXHIBITION./1922. to $1, 1947 51 to $10, 1964 72 glazed paper to $5, selected first day day covers and Japanese Occupation range with values to $1; also general world in envelopes, etc. Condition variable. (thousands) 350 400 222 E 1933 52 used collection on leaves (65) commencing with the values from the 1924 37 set in use in 1937, plus the 5ct chocolate 5c retouch; 1947 51 set with 2ct sky retouch and 5ct perf 14 5c retouch, 1952 set with shades, SG 596 160 180 BURMA 223 225 223 C 1937 3p to 25r set of 18, mint large part o.g., a very fine and scarce set, SG 1 18, 2,750 600 700 224 E 1937 3p to 25r set of 18, top value minor overall toning. Fine unmounted mint. SG 1 18, 2,750 400 450 225 C 1938 40 2a.6p. claret, with Birds over trees (R. 15/3) variety, full unmounted o.g., couple of short perfs mentioned for accuracy. Fine example of this variety with good colour, SG 25a cat 300 100 120 226 E 1938 47 mint varieties group with SG 27a (three, two faulty), 27b (toned), 34a, 42a in a block of 28 (some faults but variety fine) and SG 74a. Also 1947 set various unlisted overprint varieties 140 160 227 E 1937 48 KG VI used collection (148) on leaves, basic stamps including Officials almost complete, missing only the 1937 Official 10r. Additional pair of the 1940 Centenary 1a, one with birds over trees. Mostly fine, however the 1937 25r has a very faint pink wash. STC 2000+ 350 400 CANADA NEW BRUNSWICK 50 SALE 5916 03.03.20 228 228 C 1851 60 1s. reddish mauve, used by barred oval cancels in black, three good margins cut into at lower right, nice appearance but a closed tear at top, still a rare stamp seldom offered SG 5 4,500 200 250
NEWFOUNDLAND 229 E 1937 (Jun. 25) philatelic cover with St John s grey blue Registered CDSs bearing the long Coronation set of 11. The 3ct (Die II), 7ct and 8ct are comb perf 13, the 48ct line perf 14 and the balance line perf 13½. The 7ct is centered high but still very good for this stamp; it must be a rarity on cover. SG 257d 267 incl. 259d 300 350 230 E 1937 47 used KG VI collection (75) on leaves (no Dues). Includes 1941 4 Resources set, but strength in the long Coronations with the comb perfs including the 1ct, 15ct, 24ct and 48ct, all of which are difficult stamps. SG 649 200 220 231 E 1937 49 small group of KG VI varieties (15) on Hagner sheet. Two used 1ct fishhook flaws, two o.g. 20ct extra chimney each perf 13¾, one unmounted, 1941 3ct damaged A used with corner cancel, Postage Due 10ct LUE unmounted, the balance unlisted 120 140 NOVA SCOTIA 232 233 232 C 1851 60 1d red brown on bluish paper, four good even margins, cancelled by light grill, minute thin spot at left. Fine appearance. SG 1, 500 100 120 233 C 1851 60 1s. purple, unused, four close to large margins, good appearance, bleached otherwise very fine condition, BPA Certificate (1994), a rare stamp in unused condition, SG 8 18,000 2500 3000 PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 234 Illustrated at 86% 234 C 1861 (29 Jan) large part front and upper flap from Charlottetown to St. Johns, Newfoundland, franked at the 9d rate by 1861, perf 9, 3d blue (shallow perfs at foot) and 6d yellow green, tied by two strikes of 8 bar oval, with red crayon 4 credit mark and part red Charlottetown cds alongside, fine large part despatch cds on flap. A very rare and important first issue usage to this destination, early in the first month of issue 600 700 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 51
235 C 1862 69 2d rose, perf 11½ 12, tied by very fine light strike of the circular undated TIGNISH/PAID/P.E.I. postmark (type P36) on outer wrapper to Port Hill. A very rare postmark on cover and most attractive 320 380 DOMINION OF CANADA 235 236 239 237 240 238 236 C 1851 laid paper 3c orange vermilion unused with good to large margins, slight oxidisation and very minor corner crease. A fine and very collectable example of this rare stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2016). Scott 1a, SG 1a, 38,000 7000 8000 237 C 1851 laid paper 6d slate violet, close to large margins and showing part of adjoining stamp at top, top left corner small tear. Large part og with lovely colour and good impression. A fine example of this rare stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (1993). Scott 2, SG 2, 50,000 8000 9000 238 C 1852 57 ½d deep rose, machine made medium to thick wove paper, imperforate block of nine (3x3) from the lower part of the sheet with complete RAWDON, WRIGHT, HATCH & EDSON, NEW YORK imprint, vertical crease through middle stamps and some gum creasing. Full to large part original gum. A very scarce multiple with good appearance. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2011). Scott 8, SG 17 5000 5500 239 C 1852 57 3d red, handmade Wove Paper, unused, four small to large margins, good colour, a faint corner crease at upper left otherwise fine, P.S.E. Certificate (2014), SG 5 2,750 400 500 240 C 1852 57 3d. deep red on handmade wove paper, four good to large margins, lightly cancelled by four circles 21 numeral of Montreal, small tear affecting right hand margin, mentioned for accuracy. Otherwise a fine example with fresh colour. SG 6 120 150 52 SALE 5916 03.03.20
241 242 243 244 245 246 241 C 1852 57 handmade wove paper, 3d (pale) scarlet vermilion (SG 7 shade), vertical pair, creasing and small stain at lower left corner of lower stamp, four good to large margins, part o.g., a very scarce multiple despite faults, cat 7000+, with 1974 BPA cert as SG 6 600 700 242 C 1852 57 handmade wove paper, 6d greenish grey, just touched to large margins and showing part of adjoining stamp at foot, top left corner, small tear. Unused with vibrant impression and colour. A fine example of this seldom seen stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (1997). Scott 5b, SG 10, 45,000 10000 12000 243 C 1852 57 machine made medium to thick wove paper,10c bright blue, horizontal pair with close to large margins, creasing effecting left stamp and between stamps, large part o.g. A fine and scarce multiple of this rare issue with wonderful vibrant colour. BPA Certificate (1967). SG 20, 32,000 10000 12000 244 C 1858 59 machine made medium to thick wove paper, 3d red, part o.g., centred to top right. A good example with fine colour. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2019). Scott 12, SG 26, 13,000 1500 1700 245 C 1858 59 machine made medium to thick wove paper, 6d, part o.g., perfs trimmed at foot and vertical bend. Centred to top with fine colour. A very collectable example of this rare stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2017). Scott 13, SG 27, 18,000 2000 2200 246 C 1858 59 machine made medium to thick wove paper, 6d brownish grey (brown violet), perf 11¾, perfs trimmed off at left and slightly shortish at top. Unused with wonderful impression and colour. A fine example of this scarce stamp. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1982). Scott 13, SG 27, 18,000 1800 2000 247 248 249 250 247 C 1859 5c. deep red, no watermark, variety imperforate, unused, four good to large margins, good colour, BPA Certificate (1997), a rare variety in very fine condition, SG 32b (for pair) 18,000 600 700 248 C 1859 10c chocolate brown, perf 12, small thin at lower right, redistributed gum. Very well centred with wonderful impression and deep bright colour. A good example of this scarce stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2013). Scott 16i, SG 33, 18,000 2000 2200 249 C 1859 10c red lilac, perf 12, lower marginal with large part o.g. showing C flaw and ink smear (lower left corner), small thin in margin only. A very attractive example with vibrant colour of this scarce stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2013). Scott 17vi, SG 34 900 1000 250 C 1859 10c brown to pale, perf 12, small thin at lower right, large part og. Exceptional centring, fine impression and good colour. A fine example of this scarce stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2014). Scott 17b, SG 36, 18,000 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 53
251 252 253 251 C 1859 12½c blue green, imperforate block of four, close to large margins. Unused without gum (as issued) with fine impression and lovely colour. A fine example of this rare block. Vincent Graves Green Certificate (2010). Scott 18b, SG 41a, 14,000 6000 7000 252 C 1859 12½c blue green unused horizontal imperforate pair with large even margins, tiny tear at foot of right stamp. Good appearance of this scarce imperforate pair. Vincent Graves Certificate (2013). Scott 18b, SG 41a, 7,000 1500 1700 253 C 1859 17c deep blue, imperforate vertical pair, good even margins, scissor cut between stamps and small thin at left Unused without gum (as issued) with fine impression and lovely colour. A good example of this scarce pair. Richard Gratton, AIEP Certificate (2014). Scott 19b, SG 41a, 6,500 1000 1200 254 255 254 C 1864 2c rose red, block of four, unused without gum. Fine appearance and colour. Gratton Certificate (2006). SG 44, Scott 20 700 800 255 C 1864 2c rose red, imperforate block of four, unused without gum as issued. Fine appearance and colour of this scarce block. Gratton Certificate (2006). SG 45a, Scott 20b 1500 1700 257 256 C 1868 76 1c brown red on medium to stout wove paper, well centred block of four with full original gum. A fine and rare block with lovely vibrant colour. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2016). Scott 22, SG 55 3500 4000 257 C 1868 76 1c brown red on laid paper, regummed. A very collectable example of this rare stamp. Sismondo (2007) and Gratton (2011) Certificates. SG 55a, Scott 31 4000 5000 54 SALE 5916 03.03.20 256
258 259 258 C 1868 76 5c olive green, perf 11¾ x 12 vertical block of six, part og. Fine vibrant colour of this scarce multiple. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2007). Scott 26iv 2000 2200 259 C 1868 76 6c dark brown, Plate 1, block of six, full original gum (middle stamp stamp of top rough large part og). A fine example of this scarce block with lovely deep colour. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2018). SG 59, Scott 27 3000 3500 260 261 262 263 264 260 C 1868 76 12½c bright blue variety small part of outer frame line missing. Fine unmounted mint. Lovely vibrant colour and rare so fine. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (1990). Scott 28, SG 60 500 600 261 C 1868 76 15c deep blue perf 12 block of four, well centred, full to part original gum, top left stamp with small patch of gum on face and minor bend. A scarce block with good colour. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2013). Scott 30e, SG 69 var 1200 1400 262 C 1868 90 thin rather transparent crisp paper, 2c grass green, horizontal pair, lower right corner crease. Large part og with lovely impression and colour. Fine and most attractive. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2018). Scott 24b, SG 48, 1,700 700 800 263 C 1868 90 medium to stout wove paper, 6c blackish brown (to chocolate), top right corner perf crease. Part part og, slightly redistributed. Extremely well centred with lovely colour; a scarce stamp. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2018). Scott 27, SG 59, 1,400 400 500 264 C 1868 90 medium to stout wove paper, 15c dull violet grey, from the part of the sheet showing part imprint (BR)ITISH AMERICAN BANKNO(TE COMPANY). Superb unmounted og with wonderful colour, a remarkable example. Richard Gratton, AIEP, Certificate (2013). Scott 27v, SG 61b var 1200 1400 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 55
265 267 265 C 1870 90 6c yellowish brown, perf 12, block of four (slight perf separation) with large part og (lower pair unmounted). Wonderful colour and a remarkably well centred block. Vincent Graves Greene Certificate (2007). Scott 39, SG 86 1200 1400 266 C 1888 97 3c orange vermilion, top right imperforate marginal block of ten showing TEN CENTS imprint, full original gum but mounted in margin; some gum creasing and small inclusion in margin. A scarce block with lovely colour. Scott 41ii 1500 1700 267 C 1888 97 5c grey, right imperforate marginal block of four showing part imprint, full to large part original gum; a couple of minor gum bends. A scarce block with lovely colour. Gratton Certificate (2010). Scott 42a 400 450 268 269 268 C 1897 98 2c. violet imperforate horizontal pair, large part o.g., slight creasing to reverse, otherwise fine and scarce. SG 144a cat 475 80 100 269 C 1935 5c. blue, imperforate vertical horizontal pair, large part o.g. fine with fresh colour. SG 345a cat 225 60 80 270 270 C 1977 12c se tenant, right marginal vertical pair, both with PHOSPHOR TAGGING OMITTED and the lower stamp with GREY OMITTED. Fine unmounted og with normal for comparison. Scott 749a, SG 898/99a, 2,000, 400 500 56 SALE 5916 03.03.20
271 271 E 1851 1897 selection of better on a Hagner sheet including Nova Scotia 1851 60 1d used, 3d (2 mint), 6d used, 1s. purple unused (RPS certificate), 1897 Jubilee to $5 set of 16 mint, mixed condition (21) 2000 2500 272 ½B 1852 2012 mint and used collection in four volumes including Colony of Canada 1852 57 7½d used (good appearance but cleverly repaired), duplicated QV including Large Queen s Head, mixed condition (thousands) 200 250 273 B 1870 2018 predominately mint collection arranged in five hingeless Davo albums, contained in a carton, including 1889 97 10c brownish red, 1893 50c, 1897 Jubilee to $5 and $2 and $4 used, 1897 8 to 1oc, 1903 08 to 50c, 1908 Quebec Tercentenary to 20c, 1911 16 values to 50c, 1915 WAR TAX overprints to 50c, 192231 to $1 plus coil and booklet stamps, 19828 29 to $1, 1930 31 to $1 and largely complete unmounted mint to date. Generally good to fine. (thousands) 2000 2200 274 E 1898 1948 mint selection on six stockcards and two Hagner sheets including 1898 1902 to 20c., 1903 12 to 20c. with shades, 1911 22 to 50c. with shades, mixed condition with many fine (176) 300 350 275 E 1937 51 KG VI used collection (311) on leaves, mixed postmark quality but with some nice booklet panes (always difficult used) and with good Officials, among which we note a range of punctured including SG O102 block of four, various orientations. Overprinted Officials with 1949 set (4ct wavy line cancel), and missing stops on the 10ct (SG O166a), 14ct (SG O167a) x 2 and 20ct (O168a); 1950 2 set all with CDSs, and 1951 $1 Fisherman. Viewing recommended 350 400 276 4B Old to modern mint and used collection in 32 volumes housed in 4 boxes including Large Queen s head used selection, KGV with some degree of specialisation, booklets, modern face value etc, mixed condition, careful viewing recommended (thousands) 500 600 277 B Selection of philatelic literature including the Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada by W.S. Boggs, The Admiral Issue of Canada by G. C. Marler, Canada Post Offices 1755/1895 by F.W. Campbell, mixed condition (17) 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 57
CAYMAN ISLANDS 278 278 C 1907 ½d on 5s. salmon and green handstamped Georgetown Provisional surcharge type 5, large part o.g. disturbed gum but otherwise a fine example with fresh colours. BPA cert (2019), SG 18 100 120 279 A 1900 95 (c.) predominantly mint collection arranged in a stockbook including 1907 09 values to 10s, 1932 Centenary of Assembly of Justices and Vestry to 10s and to 5s used, 1935 to 10s, and from KGVI reasonably complete to date. Mostly fair to fine. (hundreds) 450 500 CEYLON 280 281 282 280 C 1857 59 4d dull rose, wmk star on white paper, unused no gum, fresh colour, with four regular margins just slightly touched at lower left, with R. Calves certificate (2002) and J.P. Bach, M. Eichele certificate (2002) stating An exceptionally fresh stamp. Of world rarity status.. One of the very few known in unused condition, a stamp for the connoisseur, SG 4 75,000 15000 18000 281 C 1857 59 2d yellowish green, wmk star on white paper, mint large part o.g., fresh colour, four close to large margins, very fine condition, SG 3a 500 150 180 282 C 1857 59 1s. slate violet, wmk star on white paper, unused no gum, good colour for this stamp, with good to huge margins including large part of neighbour at right, fine condition, rare in unused condition, BPA certificate (1994), SG 10 5,500 1800 2000 283 284 285 283 C 1857 59 1s.9d green, wmk star on white paper, unused, fresh colour, four good to large margins, very fine condition, SG11 800 200 220 284 C 1857 59 2s. dull blue, wmk star on white paper, unused no gum, fresh colour, with large upper margin and slightly touched on the other sides, fine condition, very rare in unused condition, RPS certificate (2008), SG 12 6,500 1300 1500 285 C 1857 64 ½d reddish lilac on blued glazed paper, mint large part o.g., three good margins, cut into the frame lines at upper right, thinned in upper right corner, very fresh colour and surface is not cracked, a difficult stamp in mint condition, S. Sismondo certificate (2003), SG 16 4,250 900 1000 58 SALE 5916 03.03.20
286 287 288 289 286 C 1912 25 50r. dull purple, wmk. Mult. crown CA, mint large part o.g., good centering and fresh colour, SG 320 650 200 250 287 C 1912 25 100r. grey black, wmk. Mult. crown CA, overprinted SPECIMEN, mint large part o.g., good centering and fresh colour, SG 321s 425 120 150 288 C 1912 25 500r. dull green, wmk. Mult. crown CA, overprinted SPECIMEN, mint large part o.g., overall toning still a stamp missing from many collection SG 322s 750 120 150 289 C 1912 25 1000r. purple/red, wmk. Mult. crown CA, overprinted SPECIMEN, mint large part o.g., fresh colour and well centered, very fine SG 323s 1,800 600 700 290 290 C 1921 25ct orange yellow and blue (Die I) lower left marginal corner block of 4 with watermark inverted, clearly visible. Fine unmounted mint. SG 351aw, 300 170 190 291 292 291 C 1921 32 100r. dull purple and blue, mint large part o.g. fresh colour, BPA certificate (2020), SG 360 2,750 1000 1200 292 C 1938 2ct black and carmine, perf 11½ x 13, Plate 2A R5/6 comma flaw, fine large part o.g.; very fresh for this. SG 386a, 600 160 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 59
293 293 E 1857 1925 mostly mint/unused collection on a Hagner sheet including 1857 6d on blued paper (mint appearance), 2d (2), 5d (2), 10d (2) 1s.(mint appearance), 1s.9d. (3), 1861 70 range of perforated up to 2s., 1912 25 50r. (2, one Specimen), mixed condition with fine (52) 2000 2500 294 C 1912 25 selection of mint blocks of four with plate number 1 comprising 3c blue green top right corner with watermark inverted and reversed, 6c pale scarlet right marginal watermark inverted (no plate number), 6c carmine lower marginal; also 1921 32 3c watermark top right marginal block of six with plate number 1 watermark inverted; some with overall gum toning otherwise fine. SG 302y, 305w, 306, 339w 120 140 295 E 1937 49 unmounted mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1937 Coronation perforated SPECIMEN, 1938 49 complete set of perf types, watermarks and papers to 5r and 1946 Victory perforated SPECIMEN. Generally fine. (50) 220 240 CHINA 296 296 C 1878 Large Dragon thin paper 1ca. green used by attractive Shanghai Customs (Feb.6.79) double concentric rings cancel in red, few shortish perfs. and a light upper right corner bend, nevertheless a desirable early usage, SG 1 800+ 200 240 60 SALE 5916 03.03.20
297 297 C 1878 Large Dragon thin paper 1ca. to 5ca., mint large part o.g., fresh colours, paper hinge remain on 3ca., the 5ca. has a few faintly foxed perfs., fine to very fine condition SG 1 3 4,050 800 900 298 298 C 1878 Large Dragon 1ca. green, 3ca. red brown, 5ca. yellow orange thin paper 2½mm spacing, used set each by part of Customs cds s in black, SG 1 3 2,000 700 800 299 300 301 299 C 1878 Large Dragon thin paper 3ca. brown red used by neat Chinkiang Customs (Ap.8.80) double concentric rings cancel in black, unusually very well centred, few faintly foxed perfs. otherwise fine, SG 2 400++ 200 240 300 C 1878 Large Dragon thin paper 5ca. orange used by part of incised seal cancel of Tientsin, some light toning otherwise fine, SG 3 800 200 240 301 C 1882 Large Dragon wide margin 3ca. brown red used by clear Wuhu Custom House Chop, fine condition, SG 5 500+ 200 240 302 303 302 C 1882 Large Dragon wide margins 5ca. yellow ochre, used by Tientsin intaglio cancel in black, well centered, intense colour, minor perforation toning otherwise fine, SG 6 2,250 250 300 303 C 1883 85 Large Dragon wide margin 3ca. brown red used by neat black framed chop Postage Already Paid, Do not demand. Do not pay, fine condition, SG 8 400++ 200 240 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 61
304 305 304 C 1888 Small Dragon, second stage clean cut, 1ca. dull green block of 12 (4x3) used by six Shanghai black seal cancels, few minor faults including few perfs split at top, a remarkable block, SG 13a 350 400 305 C 1888 Small Dragon, second stage clean cut, 5ca. olive yellow block of 4 mint large part o.g., fresh colour, very fine, SG 15 1,300+ 500 600 306 306 C 1894 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress 1st printing 1ca. to 24ca. mint large part o.g., fresh colours, well centred, paper hinge remainder on 24ca., fine to very fine condition, SG 16/24 3,000 500 600 307 307 C 1894 60th Birthday of Dowager Empress 1st printing 1ca. to 24ca. used with cancel selected for clear strike including Kiukiang customs cancel in red on 12ca., well centred, fine to very fine condition, SG 16/24 1,700 300 350 62 SALE 5916 03.03.20
308 308 C 1897 Empress Dowager small figure surcharge ½c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. set of 10, mint large part o.g., a couple of trivial perf tones otherwise generally fine condition SG 37/46 5,000+ 700 900 309 309 C 1897 Empress Dowager small Surcharge on 1st printing ½c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca., mint large part o.g., bright colours, fine to very fine SG 37/46 5,100 600 700 310 310 C 1897 Empress Dowager small Surcharge on 1st printing ½c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca. used, few usual faults including very irregular perfs on 10c. and bend on 30c., fair to fine condition SG 37/46 1,930 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 63
311 311 C 1897 Empress Dowager small Surcharge on 1st printing, set of 10 values to 30c. on 24ca. rose carmine, large part o.g., rough perfs as usually found, otherwise fine. SG 37 46 700 800 312 312 C 1897 Empress Dowager second printing surcharged with large figures wide spaced set ½c. on 3ca. to 30c. on 24ca., mint large part o.g., fine condition, SG 57/65 800 1000 313 314 316 317 315 313 C 1897 Red Revenue 2c. on 3c. red Small figures surcharges mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, centered to top, very fine Chan 84 SG 93 850 150 170 314 C 1897 Red Revenue Large 1c. on 3c., mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, centered to right, very fine Chan 87 SG 88 775 150 170 315 C 1897 Red Revenue large figures surcharge 2c. on 3c. deep red vertical pair mint mounted/unmounted (upper example is mounted, lower example unmounted), slightly oxidised and few shortish perfs on top nevertheless a desirable item, SG 89 1,600+ 300 400 316 C 1897 Red Revenue 4c. on 3c. large surcharge, mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, Chan 89 SG 90 2,500 350 400 317 C 1897 Red Revenue large figures surcharge $1 on 3c. deep red unused no gum, well centred, slightly oxidised and with light thinning on the upper left corner, a scarce stamp, SG 91 8,000 500 600 64 SALE 5916 03.03.20
318 319 318 C 1897 I.C.P. 50c. error of colour deep green, unmounted o.g., toned gum as usually encountered, fresh colour, a rare stamp of which only 240 exist, Chan 100a SG 104b 3,500 500 600 319 C 1898 Chinese Imperial Post, wmk set of 12 values to $5 deep green and salmon. Large part o.g. $2 roughly perforated at right, otherwise fine and fresh appearance. SG 108 19 350 400 320 320 C 1901 B.R.A. (British Railway Administration) 5c. black overprint on China ½c. brown Captain Twining cover from Tientsin to Tongku cancelled by Tientsin unframed circle cancel in violet, alongside gutter margin pair of India 3p. C.E.F. overprint, cancelled by trisected double circle with vertical bars F.P.O. No. 4/ 20 AP 01 cds, on reverse also F.P.O. No. 4/ 20 AP 01 cds, an attractive cover, very fine SG BR133 and C1 180 200 321 321 C 1912 Statistical Department overprint 1c. ochre used selection of variety including four examples of Basic stamp retouched One Chan 153b and a Broken top of one in basic stamp Chan 153c, mixed condition, a difficult group to obtain (5) 250 300 322 C 1942 45 Paicheng Printing Co, perf 12 to 15½, $4 to $100 set of 9 in blocks of 4, mint without gum as issued, fine condition SG 666/674 1,400+ 120 150 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 65
323 323 C 1949 Hunan Province silver Yuan surch. set of 4 1c. on $2,000,000 to 10c. on $500 in blocks of 4, mint no gum as issued, fine condition, SG 1308/11 1,000+ 300 350 324 324 C 1949 Yunnan Province local currency silver yuan surcharges, set of nine to $1.20 on $100,00 and full value silver yuan 4c. on $20 and 12c on $200, unused no gum as issued, a couple of lower value with small imperfections, Chan S141 S151 SG 1333/1343 1,250 230 250 325 C 1967 Labour Day set of 5, fine o.g., SG 2354/58, (cat 1500) 750 800 326 A 1882 2000 mint and used collection in an album including 1882 3ca. wide margins Large Dragon used, range of used coiling dragons, mixed condition (hundreds) 200 250 327 A 1885 1990s mint and used collection housed in a stockbook including 1885 88 small dragon 1ca. mint, 3ca. used, 1900 1912 coiling dragons used selection with values up to $1, 1983 terracotta warriors booklet unmounted, few local stamps, mixed condition (hundreds) 120 150 328 E 1897 1980s mint and used collection in 15 old approval books comprising stamps and postal history including blocks, air mails, with 1897 ICP 50c. mint, Sinkiang 1929 State Burial of Sun Yat sen set to $1 mint, 1944 $20, $30 and $100 in blocks of four mint, mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 500 600 329 E 1940s mainly mint duplicated ex dealer stock of several hundreds of stamps generally in large blocks or full sheets, many with imprints and plate numbers, also two bags with loose used stamps, one with China the other with stamps from different countries, mixed condition with many fine (thousands) 250 300 330 A 1949 1968 truly advanced used collection including 1958 miniature sheets, 1961 Table Tennis miniature sheet, 1963 Children imperf, Panda imperf, Monkey imperf sets, 1964 Peonies miniature sheet, 15th Anniv. of PRC miniature sheet, 1967 Mao s thought (red and gold set in strip of 3 plus pair), long live Mao set, 1968 instructions from chairman Mao strip of 5, generally fine condition (hundreds) 3500 4000 331 E Old to modern, mint and used collection on album pages including 1971 Beijing Opera set mint, Paris Commune set mint, 50th Anniv. Chinese Com. set mint, mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 250 300 332 A 1970 73 N series complete unmounted mint collection housed in an hingeless album, generally fine condition, Yang N1 N95 850 950 66 SALE 5916 03.03.20
COOK ISLANDS 333 E 1913 19 2d deep brown unmounted o.g block of 45 (5x9), a fine a desirable multiple SG 44 80 100 334 334 E 1933 49 KG VI used collection (58) on leaves, good basic range with a couple of watermark varieties, but the value in the Postal Fiscals with the multiple watermark set upright and inverted, inevitably less the 3 watermark upright. SG 2272 550 650 CYPRUS 335 E Undated (but early) stamp sized watercolour essays on card numbered 1, 1A, and 2 5, three depicting a rampant red lion and two Aphrodite. Also a larger (255 x 110mm) piece of thin card with a red lion on a blue circular background; a fairly rudimentary drawing on tracing paper, and four ink and watercolour images on yellowed tracing paper (one with a crease crossing the corner), one with 1899 incorporated into the design; some staple holes, etc. The status and origins of these essays is not known to us, other than that they are ex Paul Kayfetz 230 250 336 336 C 1880 1d. red Pl. 215 lower marginal block of twelve (6x2) with plate number and part inscription. Full original gum, typical minor imperfections as often seen, nonetheless a spectacular and scarce positional multiple perfect for display! SG 2 200 250 337 338 337 C 1892 4 set of seven used, a most attractive set, all with partial squared circle cancels. The key 6p has a light partial Larnaca cancel of 25.3 96, BPA Certificate (2017). Well above average. SG 31 7, 1100 350 400 338 C 1894 6pi Die II olive grey horizontal pair, with attractive 1896 Larnaca squared circle cancellation. SG 36, 1500 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 67
339 339 C 1924 28 1 purple and black/red, top marginal with plate number 1, full unmounted o.g., very fine condition. SG 102 cat 300 200 250 340 C 1928 50th Anniv. set of 10 in unmounted mint or mounted pairs. 1 hinged on the selvedge only and with sheet number. SG 123/32 600+ 150 180 341 C 1935 60 Wmk Mult Script CA set of 15 in imprint blocks of 4. Fresh, unmounted mint. SG 173/87 230 250 342 342 e 1892 1932 cover selection comprising single frankings with 1892 94 ½pi (2, one a wrapper), 2pi die II, 1894 96 registered envelopes with 30pa, ½pi and 2pi; also 1924 28 two airmail mixed franking envelopes to Great Britain and Rhodes. Fair to fine. (8) 200 250 CYPRUS TURKISH POST 343 ½B An early to modern mixed mint and used collection arranged in five assorted volumes and loose in packets, etc, contained in a carton, including a range of postmarks and selected postal history, condition mixed with many fine. (thousands) 100 120 COLLECTIONS 344 3B KGVI to QEII specialised collection of postmarks and covers neatly presented in twelve Lever Arch files, housed in three cartons, with excellent selections of Rural Postal Agencies, National Guard Postal service, Postal stationery with airletters and registered envelopes, Meter marks, Private Advertising envelopes, Censored mail and BFPO s. Generally good to fine. (hundreds) 700 800 345 B An early to modern mixed mint and used collection arranged in five assorted volumes and loose in packets, etc, contained in a carton, including a range postmarks and selected postal history, condition mixed with many fine. (thousands) 150 170 346 E 1880 1 small used collection (17) on two leaves, SG 1 10 complete plus some additional Plate numbers, fair to fine. SG 2531 300 350 68 SALE 5916 03.03.20
347 347 E 1881 1960 used collection (208) on leaves, a good degree of completion but with some problems with postmarks. However there are some good stamps in fine condition; SG 15, 28, 47 9 and 56 amongst others. 1903 45pi with indeterminate cancel, 1928 set almost all with faked cancels. Essential viewing 450 500 DOMINICA 348 E 1874 1974 mint collection arranged on Scott album leaves including 1877 values to 1s, 1903 to 2s6d, 1907 to 5s, 1908 20 to 5s, 1923 33 to 1, then definitives and commemoratives to 1996. Mostly fair to fine. (hundreds) 250 270 DUBAI 349 E Registered covers. 1948 57 group (7, of which one is philatelically inspired), including two 1948 covers from the Bank of Iran in Dubai to Bombay, each with a fine strike of the boxed Type 9 registration handstamp. All to India save one to Jordan 150 180 350 E 1948 60 cover group (6) with 1948 6a on 6d on formula airletter, used on first day; folded 1948 cover to Bombay with 3 x 2a; 1954 incoming envelope not known with Type 13 on reverse and Type 12 on front; envelope to Cochin; 1957 5r on cover to Jordan, and 30np/6d Coronation airletter, commercially used to New York 120 140 351 E 1948 53 commemoratives on cover with two Silver Wedding pairs, both to Iraq with Type 6 cancels (one oily); Olympics on plain cover; 1953 Coronation illustrated FDC; Scouts illustrated FDC. The Silver Wedding covers are dated 4th May, due to late arrival of the stamps from Bahrain, and are notably scarcer from Dubai than from the other Agencies 100 110 END OF MORNING SESSION WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 69
EAST AFRICA AFTERNOON SESSION COMMENCES AT 14:00 352 352 C 1912 21 50r. dull rose red and dull greyish green mint large part o.g., fresh colour, SG 61 900 150 200 EGYPT 353 A 1945 Presentation gift book with inscription in English on the front cover and Arabic on the back cover containing 1945 Arab League Pact set duplicated in five full sheets, generally fine condition, a rare philatelic item (500 stamps) 40 50 354 354 C 1933 38 Air. 2m., 5m., 7m., 30m. and 200m. King Fuad misperfs., fine unmounted mint. (5) 50 60 355 E 1932 9 mint and used collection with mint SG A2 9 (A2 foxed), 11 15 including A6a single and block of four, latter with stamps unmounted, and two extra examples of SG 11. Used includes SG A1 2 blocks, A3 5 and the Jubilee seal; nice collection 96 120 356 E 1932 9 collection of covers (16) on leaves, all single uses with SG A1, A2, A3, A4 (glue stained), A5 (three, one opened out for display), A6a (two, one foxed), A7, A8 (opened out), A9, A12, A13 and A15 (two, both censored). Some a bit battered but a nice little group 280 300 FALKLAND ISLANDS 357 357 C 1891 1d red brown u/l corner wide marginal example (SG 11) good colour fresh large part o.g. 100 120 70 SALE 5916 03.03.20
358 358 E 1933 three Panton covers to the Cayman Islands, each franked solely with ½d Centenary. One from Port Stanley with two line FINE marking and T, Caymans 1d Centenary added to pay deficiency; one from Fox Bay with T, two Caymans Centenary ½ds added, and the third cover with double ring FALKLAND ISLANDS CDS, Insufficiently Prepaid handstamp, the deficiency paid by two ¼d Centenaries and a ½d, this a last day cover for the Falkland Centenary set 120 140 359 E 1933 Centenary ½d to 1 set of twelve, fresh unmounted mint except 5s lightly mounted. Very fine appearance of this very popular and desirable set. SG 127/38, 4,250+ 1600 1800 360 ½B 1933 Centenary 5s Penguin black and yellow lightly cancelled with neat Port Stanley 2/JA/33 cds, one very slightly shortish perf at lower left. Lovely colour and a very collectable example of this popular stamp. SG 136, 1,500 250 270 361 361 C 1938 50 10/ black and deep reddish orange on thin paper (final printing), fine used. SG 162c, 700 280 300 362 C 1982 Charles Darwin 34p, two blocks of four, one with double perforations, and the other with misplaced perforations. Unmounted mint. (Heijtz 349v 3,4.) SG425 var. 150 210 363 ½B 1878 2016 predominately mint collection arranged in two hingeless Davo albums contained in a carton, including 1898 2s6d, 5s, 1904 12 to 5s, 1912 20 values to 1 with additional 1 used, 1921 28 3s, 1929 37 Whale and Penguin to 1, 1933 Centenary to 10s, 1938 50 to 31 with additional 2s6d to 1, 1948 RSW 1 (2) and largely complete to date, mainly unmounted. Generally good to fine. (hundreds) 1600 1800 362 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 71
364 A 1882 1962 mint collection neatly arranged in an album including 1891 1902 to 1s with duplicated range of shades and 9d. WATERMARK REVERSED, 1912 20 values to 5s deep rose red, 1921 29 to 3s, 1933 Centenary to 2s6d, 1938 50 to 1, 1952 to 1, 1960 Birds to 1; also Falkland Islands Dependencies 1954 62 Ships to 1. Generally fair to fine. (hundreds) 550 650 365 E 1937 50 unmounted mint selection in blocks of four arranged on album leaves comprising 1937 Coronation and 1938 50 to 1 with the top value with imprint. Generally fine. (84) 400 450 366 E 1937 52 used collection (65) on leaves, strength in the 1938 set printings with the first two printings of the 5/, 10/ and 1, 1948 1/ thin paper and others. SG 825 260 280 367 E Falklands and Falkland Island Dependencies: 1882 1952 QV to KGVI mixed mint and used collection mounted on album leaves including: selected QV values to 5s. red, 1904 12 values to 3s. green, 1912 20 values to 1 black/red, 1929 37 set of 11 to 1 black/red, 1933 Centenary part set to 10s. black and chestnut. 1938 50 values to 10s. black and orange brown, 1952 set of 14 to 1 black. FID 1946 49 Thick Map set to 1s. black and purple, 1s. showing South Poke variety. Mixed condition with fine, viewing advised. (hundreds) 1600 1800 FALKLAND ISLAND DEPENDENCIES 368 C 1946 Thick Map ½d, 1d and 3d top left corner pairs, each with R1/2 missing S, o.g. with the stamps unmounted. SG G1b, 2b, 4b, 695 230 250 369 C 1946 Thick Map 1d black and violet. Two used pairs, one with Plate 1 R3/9 extra island, the other with R4/6 extra dot by oval. Respectively with South Georgia and Graham Land violet cancels. SG G2aa, d, 400 150 180 370 E 1946 Thick Map 1d and 2d multiples, each with large part imprint and Plate 1 R4/5 extra dot by oval, unmounted o.g. The 1d a block of twelve, with some normals slightly foxed on reverse, the variety with some blunt perfs at top; the 2d a block of twenty with one normal foxed on reverse, top row separating. SG G2d, 3d, 555 200 220 371 371 C 1946 Thick Map 2d and 3d, Plate 1 R1/2 missing I, each used. The 3d with short perfs at right. SG G3b, 4b, 675 200 220 372 372 C 1946 Thick Map 2d with Pl. 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval, fine used. SG G3d, 375 120 140 72 SALE 5916 03.03.20
373 374 375 373 C 1946 Thick Map 2d with Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval, used on piece with Graham Land CDS. SG G3d, 375 140 160 374 C 1946 Thick Map 3d, Pl. 1 R1/2 missing I, fine used. SG G4b, 350 110 130 375 C 1946 Thick Map 3d on piece, Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval, fine used with Graham Land CDS. SG G4d, 375 140 160 376 376 C 1946 8 Thick and Thin Map 3d matched blocks, bottom marginal with small part imprint, unmounted o.g. Each with R6/7 teardrop, the Thin Map block additionally with R5/8 dot on T, this block with light vertical fold. SG G4e, 12b, 280 100 120 377 377 C 1946 Thick Map 4d, Plate 2 R6/8 SOUTH POKE, used. SG G5c, 400 160 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 73
378 378 C 1946 Thick Map 6d and 1/ each with Plate 2 R6/8 SOUTH POKE, unmounted o.g., the 6d in a block of four and the 1/ in a right marginal block of six. SG G5c, 8c, 330 130 150 379 382 379 C 1946 Thick Map 6d with Plate 2 R6/8 SOUTH POKE, used. SG G6c, 400 160 180 380 E 1946 Thick Map 6d block of twelve (Columns 5 6 of sheet) with large part imprint, Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval, unmounted o.g. Horizontal central fold. SG G6d, 275 110 130 381 C 1948 Thin Map set with dot on T of SOUTH used (less 2½d, which does not exist), very fine save 3d (cat 15) grubby, seldom seen as a set. SG G9b/16a, 379 120 140 382 C 1904 2½d ultramarine, cancelled with straight line black South Georgia handstamp (Type Z2) and SOUTH GEORGIA CDS. BPA Cert (1949). SG ZU3, 300 160 180 383 E 1944 9 KG VI used collection (111) on leaves, complete basic stamps. Overprints with three 6d blue blacks with faked cancels. Thick Maps with 6d shade, also in pairs with broken arc, minor varieties; ½d, 1d, 3d and 6d extra islands; 1d and 2d missing I but both soiled and not counted; 1/ SOUTH POKE, a good lot although some care needs to be taken with the postmarks, plus missing I s. STC 1995 350 400 FIJI 384 384 C Postage Due 1917 ½d black (wide setting), attractive sunburst cancellation. Exceptional example of this difficult stamp. SG D1, 500 220 240 74 SALE 5916 03.03.20
385 385 C 1938 55 3d blue vertical pair used with Nadroga CDS of 12 JUL 45, lower stamp with R4/2 spur on medallion (just clear of postmark). Difficult so fine. SG 257a, 300 110 130 386 E 1938 55 KG VI used collection (68, no Dues) on leaves, emphasis on the 1938 set with perfs and shades complete, with numerous varieties. We note ½d extra frond, 2d Die I extra line and scratch through value, 2d green and magenta perf 13½ scratched buildings, 2½d perf 13½ and 12 extra island, and further variants unlisted in Part 1. STC 810 260 280 FRANCE 387 Illustrated at 42% 387 E 1811 (21.6) Paris, addressed locally printed document with hand written letter in French from Camillo Ugoni pleading with Emperor Napoleon, in which Ugoni asks Napleon s permission to dedicate his translation of Julius Caesar s Commentarius from Latin to Italian to His Majesty Napoleon. The letter is annotated Accordé (allowed), dated 4 July 1811 and signed by Napoleon. A rare and most fascinating document in very fine condition 2000 2200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 75
388 389 390 388 C 1852 10c. yellow bistre Presidence issue, right marginal with large part of framing line, mint no gum, skilfully repaired, P. Scheller certificate (2010), a very rare stamp in unused condition, Yvert 9b 75,000 (for mint) 1000 1500 389 C 1853 61 80c. rose horizontal pair variety Tête bêche, used by lozenge of dots cancel in black, three small to very large margins, cut into at lower left, P. Scheller certificate (2010), one of the most popular variety among the classic stamps, SG 101 12,000 1000 1500 390 C 1869 5Fr. lilac grey/greyish used by lozenge of dots with 3369 number of Semur en Auxois cancel, slightly faded, fine condition for this issue, SG 131 1,300 60 80 391 Illustrated at 83% 391 C 1925 A.J.Cobham London Cairo Cape Town flight souvenir postcard dispatched in France and franked with 30c.(3) and 5c. cancelled by Marignane (18.11.25) cds, addressed to his wife with written shall send you one of these cards from each stopping place so keep the collection on reverse perforated label in red uncancelled, fine condition, card is signed by the pilot A.J.Cobham, Ex F.D. Roosevelt 500 600 392 Illustrated at 83% 392 C 1938 Clement Ader 50f bright blue (SG 612a), lower left corner block of 4 with date 18.4.40, a trace of toning, u/m, cat 520+ 40 50 76 SALE 5916 03.03.20
393 E 1917 36 mint selection arranged on an album leaf including War Orphans Fund 1917 19 1f + 1f, 5f + 5f, 1922 surcharges +25c + 1f = 1f, +1f + 5f + 5f and 1926 27 1f + 25c, 5f + 1f. Generally fair to fine. (7). SG 376 77, 394/95, 452/53 400 500 394 E 1977 81 Sabine design inscribed France 1c to 5f collection arranged on album leaves including many colour trials and epreuve de luxe; also 1981 Sabine inscribed Republic Francais 1f 40 to 2f 30 selection with postal stationery. condition mixed in places. (hundreds) 500 600 395 E 1982 89 Liberte design 5c to 5f collection arranged on album leaves including imperforates, colour trials and epreuve de luxe and selected varieties; also small selection of St. Pierre et Miquelon. Condition mixed in places. (hundreds) 400 450 396 B Comprehensive collection of mainly French art stamps neatly arranged on album leaves including colour trials with strips, die proofs some signed by the designer, epreuves de luxe, imperforates stamp with selected errors/varieties. Also a range of colonies with French Polynesia. A wonderful lot although in mixed condition. Well worth careful inspection.l (thousands) 5000 6000 GAMBIA 397 E 1869 72 No watermark 4d (2, one unused), 6d (8); 1874 Crown CC 4d (2, one with 1869 cds in red and no opinion RPS Certificate), 6d (2); condition mixed with some fine. (14) 280 320 398 399 400 398 C 1871 4d pale brown, large even margins and crisp embossing. Very fine mint. SG 2, 500 140 160 399 C 1874 Crown CC 6d blue from the foot of the sheet with good even margins on the other three sides, good colour, large part og. SG 8, 350 90 100 400 C 1880 81 Crown CC sideways, ½d to 1s used set of seven with additional shades of 2d, 4d (2) and 6d (2); 1d. a few perfs clippede at foot; all with light red cds and good colours. A scarce group. SG 10A 20A, 3,145+. (12) 500 600 401 E 1880 81 Crown CC upright, duplicated mint and used selection arranged on album leaves including a range of shades and postmarks, watermark inverted used 3d, 4d (2), mint with ½d block of fifteen, Overall good to fine. SG 10B 20B. (117) 380 420 402 E 1886 93 Crown CA sideways, specialised mint and used selection to 1s with a good range of shades, printings, varieties with 6d sloping label (4, one mint) and mint multiples. An interesting lot. SG 21 36. (hundreds) 320 380 403 403 C 1898 1902 6d olive green and carmine with malformed S variety, shortish perfs top left otherwise fine used SG 43a 160 180 404 E 1902 mint ½d green, single (mounted) and block of four (upper stamps unmounted), showing SLOTTED FRAME variety; also 1d carmine top marginal block of four without DENTED FRAME variety (some creasing) showing the flaw not present in the 1902 printing. Generally good to fine. 53 var/54 80 90 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 77
406 405 407 405 C 1902 05 ½d (348 to 650 possible), 1d. (400 to 809 possible), 2d. (98 to 198 possible) and 4d (98 possible), all with variety DENTED FRAME, 4d. with light corner bend, fine large part o.g., SG 45a/7a, 50a, 980 200 220 406 C 1902 05 4d brown and ultramarine with manuscript SPECIMEN in red variety DENTED FRAME (98 to 198 possible), minute inclusion otherwise fine large part o.g. Scarce and most unusual. SG 50as 200 220 407 C 1902 05 1d (400 to 809 possible), 2½d (92 to 192 possible), 3d. (100 to 130 possible) and 6d (100 possible), all with variety DENTED FRAME, 3d. small crease and minute thin. A scarce group, generally good to fine used. SG 46a, 48a/9a, 51a, 1,035 200 220 408 408 C 1904 06 7½d green and carmine variety DENTED FRAME (54 to 55 possible). Fresh, large part o.g. SG 65a, 500 130 150 409 409 E 1909 5d orange and purple upper left pane marginal block of twelve with Plate number 1, top row showing SLOTTED FRAME and DENTED FRAME varieties, Superb unmounted mint (mounted in margin only). Fresh colour and a scarce positional piece. SG 77/a, var 320 380 78 SALE 5916 03.03.20
410 410 E 1909 6d dull and bright purple upper left pane marginal block of twelve with Plate number 1, top row showing SLOTTED FRAME and DENTED FRAME varieties, Superb unmounted mint. Fresh colour and a scarce positional piece. SG 78/a, var 400 450 411 A 1922 29 mint and used study to 10s with printings, perforation types and shades arranged in an album including a selection of MCA issues to 5s with mint vertical pair and used single and Script CA 7½d corner marginal block of four with plate number 1, 3s slate purple mint, 5s (18 mint and 5 used), 10s (5 mint and 2 used); also a small selection of envelopes with 5d pair neatly cancelled by registered oval on envelope to England. Condition generally good to fine. A superb lot well worth closer inspection. (hundreds) 700 800 412 E FORGERIES: an interesting collection neatly arranged on album leaves with forged stamps including Spiro and Panelli reproductions and forged postmarks with Madame Joseph s and genuine examples for comparison. Generally good to fine. (80 stamps and a cover) 170 190 413 ½B REGISTERED MAIL: unused and used KEVII to QEII collection arranged in two albums, contained in a carton, including 1902 (23.11) 2d (size G) uprated with 2d orange and purple to Birmingham, 2d (size H) two unused, 1918 (28.11) 2d (size F) uprated with 1d to Huddersfield, 1920 (15.5) 2d (size G) uprated with 1d to Manchester, 1922 2d (size H) uprated with 1d (3) to Huddersfield, 4½d (size K) unused, 1938 (25.5) 3d (size H) uprated with 6d, 1s, 2s to 10s to re addressed to Bournemouth, 3d (size G) overprinted SPECIMEN. Also a further album of registered postmarks with some on cover. Condition variable with many fine. (hundreds) 350 380 414 B POSTAL MARKINGS: a mainly modern collection of envelopes with postmark interest arranged in twelve albums, contained in two cartons, including Airmail, Express, Incoming, Maritime, Instructional with 1946 (16.12) AR registered envelope to Senegal with set to 10s, Missent to Gambia, Postage Due and Paid, Printed Matter, Registration and Return to Sender. An interesting lot. (hundreds) 210 240 415 2B POSTAL HISTORY: large accumulation of mail mainly modern envelopes addressed to International Youth Services, Finland, contained two cartons, with Airmail with air letters, Express, Registered. Also small range of stampless O.H.M.S. mail address to The Crown Agents, London and few earlier registered envelopes unused. Generally fair to fine. (thousands) 210 240 416 A AIRMAIL: 1927 2000 collection of envelopes arranged in an album with outgoing including first flights and Zeppelin flights (5), censored and range of incoming mail. Generally fair to fine. (80) 250 280 417 1A WWII: collection of postal history arranged in an album with good range of different censored makings including 1940 (2.8) boxed Fron H. M. SHIP/PASSED/BY CENSOR/.../Signature Date to Sussex, 1941 (6.5) unboxed PASSED CENSOR (Andrew type I) to Devon, 1941 (5.12) fancy boxed PASSED by CENSOR/BATHURST. to London (Andrew type II), 1944 (15.1) octagonal crown/passed/nn/3 (Andrews type IVA) registerd to U.S.A., also 1940 (23.2) R.W.A.F.F. to Newark on Trent, 1943 (26.5) boxed LE COMMERCE/AFRICAIN Bathurst (R. Gambia) to Brazzaville. Condition a little varied with many fine. A very interesting lot. (7 stamps and 42 covers/cards) 350 380 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 79
GERMANY 418 e 1930 IPOSTA souvenir miniature sheet, used cancelled by BERLIN W6 ISPOSTA exhibition cancel dated 21.9.30, some perf separation as often seen. Otherwise fine. SG MS461 464a 150 170 419 e 1935 OSTROPA souvenir miniature sheet, used cancelled by exhibition cancel dated 21.9.30. Fine and fresh. SG MS573 576a 150 170 420 Illustrated at 96% 420 e 1945 Thuringen (type II) souvenir miniature sheet roulette perf, used cancelled by ERFURT cds dated 24.12.45, Reverse bearing HERBST expertise handstamp. Small surface abrasion affecting surface, nonetheless a fine item. SG MSRF10 400 450 421 422 421 C 1945 46 80pf indigo, centred to left, fine CTO used SG A34 150 170 422 C 1949 Hanover Trade Fair miniature sheet, with exhibition cds, fine used SG MS A145 100 120 80 SALE 5916 03.03.20
423 ½B An early to modern mint and used accumulation arranged in an album, album leaves and stockcards, etc., contained in a half carton, including used 1927 International Labour Office overprints, 1930 Graf Zeppelin South American Flight, 1931 Graf Zeppelin Polar Flight, 1933 Graf Zeppelin Chicago Flight with additional 4m, 1935 OSTROPA miniature sheet, 1939 Danzig overprints/surcharges to 2rm and Nurburgring Races overprints (2). Condition mixed in places with many fine. (thousands) 600 700 424 A 1949 89 West Germany mint collection in a hingeless Leuchtturm album virtually complete for the standard type with stamps generally unmounted from 1956 (hundreds) 100 110 425 A 1949 89 Berlin mint collection in a hingeless Leuchtturm album virtually complete for the standard type, including 1949 Block 1 (stamps unmounted, but hinged on M/S margin), with stamps generally unmounted from 1953 (hundreds) 200 220 GIBRALTAR 426 E 1937 51 used KG VI collection (67) complete basic stamps with perfs and shades, a few not counted in catalogue value due to parcel cancels; the perf 14 5/ and 10/ are both nice CDS examples. SG 786 220 240 427 Illustrated at 78% 427 e 1886 envelope to London addressed to Captain Webb bearing ½d and 1d pair cancelled by Duplex A26 and FE 24 86 cds, with content inside, an interesting letter hand written and signed by HRH Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh mentioning about appointment of the new ship s chaplain, some toning and part of the flap missing, a scarce cover 100 120 428 Illustrated at 78% 428 C 1892 (13 Sept) envelope addressed to J E Podger, Salisbury, England bearing 1889 96 50c lilac bisected and tied with Tangier A26 sideways duplex; stamp a little faded otherwise fine 80 100 429 E 1940 1d. yellow brown P. 13½ wmk sideways almost complete coil of 500 stamps (coil leader missing) housed in original box marked with blue crayon. Full o.g. minor wear to the box. otherwise a scarce item. SG 122ab 400 450 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 81
GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS 430 430 C 1912 24 set of 15 values to 1 purple and black/red, including ½d & 1d shades used (both 1d mint), mixed condition, 2d and 6d values with faults, otherwise fine. A difficult set to assemble in used condition. Scarce. SG 12 24 700 800 431 431 C 1912 24 ½d to 1 set perforated SPECIMEN, mint large part o.g., very fine SG 12s/24s 600 250 270 432 432 C 1922 27 set of 5 values to 10s. green and red/emerald, fine used. Minor faults, otherwise fine with good colours, seldom offered in used condition. SG 27 35 200 250 433 433 c 1971 3c Pandanus with watermark Crown to Right of CA, unmounted mint. (Pierron GE350a: 750), SG175w 200 300 434 c 1971 4c Fishing Nets with watermark Crown to Right of CA, unmounted mint. (Pierron GE352a: 750), SG176w. 200 300 435 1A 1976 80 collection of Gilbert Is., Kiribati and Tuvalu in printed album, used except for a few watermark varieties. Fairly straightforward but we note Gilbert Is. SG 8 used, and Tuvalu SG 9 used and SG 20w unmounted o.g. STC 468 65 75 82 SALE 5916 03.03.20 434
GOLD COAST 436 436 c 1935 6d Jubilee with extra flagstaff (Pl 1/: R.9/1) Unmounted Mint. 100 140 GRENADA 437 439 437 C 1888 6d chestnut, top left triangle detached, short perf and corner fault lower right otherwise fine o.g. SG 33a 180 200 438 C 1922 1/ black and green on emerald back, marginal corner block of 4 with watermark inverted. Unmounted mint. SG 98dw, 480 180 200 439 C Postage Due: 1892 1d, 2d and 3d set of 3 part to large part o.g. SG D1/3 120 140 440 E 1938 51 KG VI used collection (82, no Dues) on leaves, complete basic stamps with perfs and shades including 2½d perf 12½ x 13½. 10/ x 8 including SG 163a x 2. 1951 set with extra $2.50 with re entry (CW 39a). SG 488 140 160 HAWAII 438 441 441 C 1884 1893 Postal history trio including 1884 4c. entire unused, 1884 2c entire uprated with 1c., 2c. and 5c. and addressed to Scotland (Honolulu Mar 14 1890 cancel), and 1893 10c. Provisional Government overprint entire uprated with 10c. black and 10c. brown registered to England, mixed condition with some faults including toning, an interesting group 100 120 Illustrated at 60% WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 83
HONG KONG 442 C 1935 49 used varieties with 1935 20ct Jubilee short extra flagstaff (toned), 1946 $1 short R, 1948 Wedding 10ct spur on N and 1949 UPU 80ct crack in rock. Scarce group. SG 136b, 156a, 171a and 176a, 735 180 200 443 e 1938 52 chalky paper $1 dull lilac and blue, upper right corner block of 42 (6x7) with interpane margin at left, third stamp in lowest row (R7/3, right pane) showing short leg to R variety. Full o.g. with typical streaky gum, surface abrasions affecting (R2/7), otherwise fine a desirable multiple. SG 155,115a 120 150 444 E 1938 52 1 dull lilac and blue on chalk surfaced paper, left marginal block of sixty (6x10) showing sheet number Z10517 and variety SHORT RIGHT LET TO R (R3/1), some overall toning as usual otherwise fine unmounted mint. SG 155/a, 865 120 140 445 445 C 1905 07 KEVII $1 booklet, black on white cover showing contents and rates of postage, with Hongkong Printing Press imprint on front, almost complete, still containing 4c. block of ten, 2c. complete pane of twelve, and 1c. complete pane of twelve, with interleaving and original staple (rusted, causing split to cover), cover soiled and stamps with gum partially evaporated, nevertheless a very rare booklet, SG SB2 7,000 700 800 446 Illustrated at 75% 446 e 1945 Japanese Occupation 1.50 yen on 1s. to 5 yen on 5s. set of 3 on registered First Day Cover, cancelled by scarcer Wan Chai office (16.4) cds s, some faults including a vertical crease that doesn t effect the stamps, an interesting item SG J1/J3 150 200 447 1B 1862 1997 mixed mint and used collection, housed in five albums, stamps mounted on pages and Postal History, with strength in QV, KGV and KGVI issues, including: 1862 63 set to 96c. brownish grey, 1863 71 values to 96c. brownish black, 1880 Surcharges to 10c. on 24c. green, 1891 50th Anniversary of the Colony opt on 2c. carmine, 1921 37 set to $5 green and red/emerald, 1938 52 set to both $10 s, 1948 RSW set to $10 carmine, selected British PO s used in China issues and Postal Fiscals. Generally fair to fine condition,a little mixed in places, careful viewing advised, sure to reward. (hundreds) 1000 1200 84 SALE 5916 03.03.20
448 2A Old to modern, mint and used collection on an album and album pages including range of QV mint and used with 1891 2c. Jubilee used, 1948 Silver wedding $10 (2, one unmounted), mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 290 320 449 E 1937 52 used collection (104) on leaves. 1938 set plus shades (per SG/CW) and some varieties ($1 orange and green three short R s), first $10 with good colour but slightly messy cancel); Victory extra stroke on each value, the 30ct a little grubby; Silver Wedding 10ct spur on N in pair with normal and the $10 very fine. Useful collection, mixed condition with many fine, STC 1059 250 280 450 E 1962 73 unmounted o.g. selection on a Hagner sheet including blocks of four with values up to $2 including marginal examples with serial number, and extra loose stamps $2, $5 and $10 (2), generally very fine condition (80) 100 120 INDIA 451 451 C 1854 ½a. vermilion 9½ arches, prepared for use but not issued, right marginal block of four with part inscription the RIGHT HAND. An exceptional and desirable multiple of this famous stamp, fresher than normally seen. SG 1 cat 14,000 5000 5500 452 453 454 457 452 C 1854 55 ½a. indigo, Die I, four good margins, unused without gum as issued, thinned at lower margin still a collectable example of this scarcer shade, SG 5 700 200 250 453 C 1854 55 ½a. blue, Die II, block of four, four good margins, mint, thinned in the centre, nevertheless a popular block, SG 6 760+ 270 300 454 C 1854 55 ½a. blue Die III pos. 50, wmk inverted and reversed, unused without gum as issued, small thin at lower right, BPA certificate (2019), SG 8a 3,000 400 450 455 C 1854 ½a. blue Die III, unused without gum as issued: cut to shape, slightly toned otherwise fine with good colour. BPA cert. (2019) SG 8a. 700 800 456 C 1854 ½a. deep blue, Die III, unused, without gum as issued: cut shape, defect at top otherwise fine with good colour. BPA cert. (2019) SG 10 800 900 457 C 1854 55 Half Anna blue used selection with different shades, cancels etc. including two singles, three pairs, a strip of 3 and a block of 6, mixed condition (17) 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 85
458 458 C 1854 55 1a. red Die III, E stone, pos. 7 unused without gum as issued, well margined and nice appearance but an ironed vertical crease, BPA certificate (2019), SG 15 4,250 800 900 459 C 1854 1a. red Die II, unused without gum as Issued: four close to large margins, vertical crease at right. Otherwise fine, with fresh colour. BPA cert. (2019) SG 15 800 900 460 C 1854 4a.blue & pale red, 1st printing (Head Die I, Frame Die 1, Pos. 6) unused without gum as issued: cut to shape but clear on three sides, an unobtrusive centre row fold and small peripheral stain. Nevertheless a presentable example of this popular stamp. BPA cert. (2019) SG 18 cat 25,000 6000 7000 461 462 461 C 1854 First Printing 4a blue and pale red, Head Die I and Frame Die I, cut square, cancelled by diamond of dots, fine condition SG 18 1,100 300 350 462 C 1854 55 4a. blue and red 3rd printing (Head Die III, Frame I) Jatia stone E, wmk reversed, horizontal pair pos. 3 4, used with diamond of dots cancel, fine condition, BPA certificate (2019), SG 21 12,000 4000 5000 463 464 463 C 1854 55 4a. blue and red, Head Die II, frame Die I, cut square, just touched on lower and sides, used by light cancel in black, usual minor imperfections, SG 800 120 150 464 C 1854 55 4a. blue and red, Head Die III, frame Die II, cut square, used by partial diamond of dots cancel in black, usual minor imperfections, SG 23 600 120 150 465 466 465 C 1854 55 4a. blue and red, Head Die III, frame Die II, cut square, just touching at right, used by diamond of dots cancel in black, fresh colours, fine SG 23 600 140 160 466 C 1854 55 4a. blue and rose red, Head Die III, frame Die II, cut square, used by octagonal B/1 cancel in black and part of French cds, fresh colours, a very light horizontal crease at lower margin, SG 25 1,100 150 180 86 SALE 5916 03.03.20
467 467 C 1855 entire letter addressed to Cheshire, England (via Southampton) bearing ½a. blue (Die II) & 4a. indigo and red 1st printing (Head Die I, Frame Die I) (2) making up the ½ oz. packet letter rate of 8a.+ Inland rate. All cut to shape each lightly tied by black diamond of dots cancels. Surface bearing INDIA PAID handstamp in red and London PAID tombstone arrival mark dated AP 21 1855. Reverse bearing KARACEE dispatch mark dated MAR 55 and Birkenhead arrival mark in blue dated AP 21 1855. Slight age related wear and creasing to entire, nevertheless an attractive item. SG 6,17. 300 350 468 468 C 1902 11 set of seventeen values to 25r. brownish orange and blue, each with DLR CANCELLED H/S (Samuel type 24 & 25), all values marginal (high values inter panneau), full original gum only mounted in margins, few minor imperfections, a scarce and stunning group with fresh colours. SG 119 150s 2000 2200 469 E 1902 07 set of eleven values to 1r. green and carmine, in blocks of six, each with DLR CANCELLED H/S (Samuel type 24), large part o.g. (mostly unmounted, only one stamp mounted per block) few minor imperfections, including perf separation. A very rare set of multiples with lovely fresh colours. SG 119 150 3000 3500 470 470 C 1902 11 25r. brownish orange and blue, mint large part o.g., well centered, BPA certificate (2018), fine, SG 147 3,000 1000 1200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 87
471 Illustrated at 83% 471 C 1906 die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm) for the 1906 07 ½d value (SG 149), with date (2 MAY 06) in blue and BEFORE/HARDENING handstamp in black at upper left, a scarce proof 350 400 472 473 472 C 1921 NINE PIES on 1a., selection of three different ESSAY surcharges in large sans serif letters, in blocks of 4 mint mounted/unmounted o.g. (lower pairs being unmounted); respectively wide spacing (15.5mm), narrow spacing (8.5mm) and narrow spacing with bar. The first block on the aniline carmine 1a. shows a prominent plate flaw on the King s shoulder, on the upper left stamp; the other two blocks are rose carmine. The last block with natural paper fault affecting one stamp, otherwise fine, a rare trio in multiple condition SG 192/94 essay 700 800 473 C 1925 Delhi specimen 1r, four examples in grey and vermilion, interpanneau gutter and margin at right (mounted in gutter), yellow green and red brown, trivial gum wrinkles, brown and chocolate (mounted) and brown and slate green; mostly fine unmounted mint (4) 120 140 88 SALE 5916 03.03.20 474 474 C 1934 large parcel tag, registered, bearing 5 values to 2r. carmine & orange, each neatly tied by fine strikes from Park Town REG cds dated AUG 34, and Late Fee PAID Park Town handstamp. Corner crease affecting adhesive otherwise fine, an attractive item with fresh colours. SG 210, 212, 214/5 and 238 100 120
475 475 C 1934 Pair of two large parcel tags one registered, bearing multiple values to 2r. carmine & orange. Creasing affecting both tags, otherwise a fine and seldom seen pair with good cancels and fresh colours. SG 210,214,215,232,237,238 150 170 476 477 478 476 C 1937 25r slate violet and purple, top marginal example. Unmounted mint, SG 264, 300. 120 140 477 C 1948 Gandhi 1½a to 10r, set of four. Fine unmounted og. SG 305 08, 425 140 160 478 C 1925 Official stamp 2r. on 10r. green and scarlet, mint large part o.g. and lightly mounted, good colour and well centered, RPS certificate (2000), a scarce stamp in very fine condition SG O104 5,000 2500 3000 479 ½B QV to KGVI accumulation of covers, including airmails, stationery, censors, officials, receipts, various frankings and destinations, well worth careful viewing. (Hundreds) 500 600 480 C 1854 1957 mint and used collection in a stockbook including 1854 55 ½a. used range with different Dies and shades (36), 1a. (7), 2a. (3), 4a. (2), 1902 11 to 15r. mint, to 25r. used, 1937 40 to 25r. (2, one mint), 1948 Gandhi to 10r. (2, one mint), 1949 52 to 15r. (2, one mint), Officials 1912 23 to 25r, (2, one mint), mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 3200 3800 481 E 1937 52 used collection (124) on leaves, mixed condition with many fine including 1937 15r (on piece). 1937 set also with 15r inverted watermark, CDS used but a little grubby. We also note 10r Gandhi with machine cancel (minor corner crease) and 3½a Independence teardrop flaw, SG 844 230 250 482 E India used abroad in Iraq collection on four pages including examples from QV to KGV from Baghdad and Basra offices including a 1918 I.E.F. cover from Baghdad, a seldom offered lot, mixed lot with many fine 250 300 483 E India used abroad delightful lot from QV neatly arranged on pages including used in French India Pondicherry on entire or large pieces (4), Muscat on two covers, Indian Expeditionary Forces Second Afghan War 1878 81 on six covers, also a range of stamps, mixed condition with fine (35) 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 89
INDIAN CONVENTION STATES CHAMBA 484 485 484 E 1942 47 overprints on India 15r cross gutter block of four, overall toning as usual. Fine unmounted mint. SG 98, 720 200 220 485 E 1942 47 overprints on India 25r slate violet and purple, cross gutter block of four, light overall toning as usual. Fine unmounted mint. SG 99, 1,400 600 700 486 E 1942 47 overprints on India ½a to 25r set of eight and 3p to 14a set of thirteen. Fine unmounted mint. SG 100 120, 820 300 350 487 487 Officials. 1887 98 ½a blue green, horizontal strip of 3, the centre stamp error 8TATE, brilliant part o.g. Superb appearance and much the finest of just five examples recorded by us in private hands (three of the others having faults). The error occurred once in the Oct 1886 setting, with a strip of three being the largest known multiple. BPA cert (2000). SG O1/c, 1800 1000 1200 488 C Officials. 1938 40 CHAMBA STATE SERVICE set of six, o.g. The 9p and 1a large part o.g., the 1a with a couple of toned flecks on reverse; the rupee values unmounted with cream gum. SG O66 71, 400 140 160 489 E Service overprints on India comprising 1938 40 9p to 10r set of six and 1943 43 3p to 10r set of fifteen. Fine unmounted mint. SG 066 086, 850 180 200 PATIALA 490 E 1937 38 overprints on India 3p to 25r set of eighteen. Fine large part o.g. SG 80 97, 750 180 200 90 SALE 5916 03.03.20
INDIAN FEUDATORY STATES HYDERABAD 491 B The Hyderabad Stamps Manual, published 1941, a good example of this rare book with all the original postage, official and revenue stamps remaining in the book, along with all the impressions of stamp papers, postal stationery and even War Charity labels. 255pp, hardbound, several HYDERABAD RESIDENCY/Crest/CIVIL OFFICES violet oval handstamps including on front cover. Some light foxing 400 450 JAIPUR 492 492 C 1937 4a black and grey green, fresh appearance, large part o.g. SG O20 120 140 JAMMU & KASHMIR 493 493 C 1897 1909 mint collection of Telegraph issues (19), including 1897 no wmk. 2r. and 5r. mint, 1889 1909 wmk rosttes selection to 8a mint, 1906 09 8a on 5r. blue green and carmine mint (2, different types), plus a group of used halves with values to 1r. Most with condition issues to varying degrees, (largely creasing/adhesions), still an attractive group of these rare an popular issues. Cat 1,500+ 300 400 SORUTH 494 E 1949 1a. on ½a. black and deep blue surcharge, complete sheet of 40 (5x8) showing variety larger first A in Anna (R. 2/5) and numerous other setting varieties. Fine unmounted o.g. A rare and fascinating item ideal of study and display. SG 58,58c. 200 250 ICELAND 495 E 1920 94 mint selection of mint blocks/sheets including 1935 Jochumsson 7a irregular block of ten, 1944 Proclamation to 10k ( top value in a block of twenty five. Mostly good to fine. (hundreds) 150 170 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 91
IRAQ 496 496 C 1931 ½a. to 10r. set of 12 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG 80/91 180 200 497 499 501 502 497 C 1931 King Faisal I, 25r. violet mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, SG 92 2,250 600 800 498 C 1932 2f. to 1d. set of 17 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG 138/154 280 300 499 C 1934 1f. to 1d. set of 18 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG 172/189 120 140 500 C 1924 25 Official Stamps ½a. to 10r. set of 12 mint large parte o.g. in fine condition SG O66/O77 220 240 501 C 1931 Official Stamps ½a. to 10r. set of 12 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG O93/O104 270 290 502 C 1931 King Faisal I official stamp, 25r. violet mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, SG O105 2,500 600 800 503 503 C 1932 Official Stamps 2f. to 1d. set of 17 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG O155/O171 170 190 504 505 504 C 1934 Official Stamps 1f. to 1d. set of 18 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG O190/O207 120 140 505 C 1973 OFFICAL various Fisal issues, locally opt type O27, set of 24 to 30f. orange red, full unmounted o.g. fine and fresh a difficult set to assemble. SG O1130a O1147a. cat 650 200 220 92 SALE 5916 03.03.20
506 E 1918 43 Postal History collection on album pages including 1918 German Feldpost Mossul cancel on cover, various British Occupation including a ½a. bisected Makinah cover, Iraq in British Occupation postal stationery, registered mail, Air Mail, Censored, interesting destination as Poland and Canada, a most interesting lot, mixed condition with fine (58) 1600 2000 507 A 1918 65 mint and used collection housed in an album including 1932 to 1d on 25r. set of 16 mint, 1932 to 1d claret set of 17 used, range of mint/unmounted M/S with 1948 51 miniature sheet (2, one perf, one imperf), 1949 planes miniature sheet (2, one perf, one imperf), 1953 miniature sheet (2, one Specimen), 1958 Republic opt on 1948 51 issue to 1d unmounted, selection of overprint varieties including in pairs, strips and blocks, some postal history, mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 1500 1800 508 A 1919 65 mint and used collection housed in an album including 1931 to 10r. mint, 1931 Officials to 10r. mint, 1932 to 1d. on 25r. used, 1932 Officials 25r. used, generally fine condition (hundreds) 600 800 509 A 1918 2014 BoB mint and used collection with Officials, Revenues, Specimen etc housed in an album including Officials 1920 to 10r. on 100pi. used, 1923 to 10r. (2, one mint), 1932 to 1d on 25r. mint, 1948 51 to 1d. including extra 3f. opt. both sides and 5f. opt double, 1955 58 16f. Vert pair one without opt, 1958 73 comprehensive range with varieties, Revenue 1916 onwards including used on documents, 1958 2f 200f unmounted; 1928 Railway Stamp 2a. used; 1993 2014 Kurdistan selection, a fascinating lot, worthwhile viewing (hundreds) 2500 3000 510 B 1965 2017 mint and used collection housed in two albums extensively represented including many varieties with overprint varieties, imperf., misplaced perforations, missing colours etc, also postal history and miniature sheets, generally fine condition with many seldom seen items (thousands) 5000 6000 511 511 C 1973 mounted/unmounted o.g. selection of overprinted kings including SG 1075/1085, O1086/1096, and O1130a/O1147a generally fine condition (46) 700 800 512 E Turkey Ottoman Empire stamps used in Iraq selection on pages including four different examples on pieces bisected, some postal history including a 1912 registered cover from Baghdad to Hungary, a very interesting lot for the specialist, mixed condition with many fine (42 stamps) 500 600 IRAQ (BAGHDAD) 513 514 515 516 513 C 1917 ¼a. on 2pa. claret (Obelisk), mint large part o.g., centered to top right, fine, a scarce stamp with only 906 issued; SG 1 550 170 200 514 C 1917 ¼a. on 5pa. dull purple (Leander s Tower), mint large part o.g., centered to right, fine, BPA certificate (1982), a scarce stamp with only 1,215 issued; SG 2 450 150 180 515 C 1917 1a. on 20pa. red (Leander s Tower), mint large part o.g., well centered, very fine, BPA certificate (1957), a rare stamp with only 274 issued; SG 5 1,400 650 800 516 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. bright blue (Mosque), mint large part o.g., fine, a scarce stamp with only 820 issued; SG 6 600 200 220 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 93
517 518 519 520 521 517 C 1917 1a. on 20pa. red (Castle), mint small part o.g., well centered, few soiled perfs, fine, a scarce stamp with only 415 issued; SG 7 900 180 220 518 C 1917 ½a. on 10pa. carmine (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), mint large part o.g., fresh colour, fine, a rare stamp with only 270 issued; SG 9 1,700 500 600 519 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. black and violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople) perf. 13½ mint large part o.g., fresh colour, few perfs toning otherwise fine, BPA certificate (1982), a scarce stamp with only 1,339 issued; SG 11a 475 140 160 520 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. black and violet (GPO Building) mint large part o.g., centered to left, lightly thinned on the right nevertheless a rare stamp with only 346 issued; SG 12 1,700 400 500 521 C 1917 ½a. on 10pa. green (GPO Building) mint large part o.g., fine, a scarce stamp with only 1,261 issued; SG 13 425 150 180 522 523 524 525 526 522 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. ultramarine (GPO Building) mint large part o.g., very well centered, BPA certificate (1971), very fine, a scarce stamp with only 1,051 issued; SG 17 475 160 200 523 C 1917 1a. on 20pa. rose (1905 Toughra) mint large part o.g., good colour, a diagonal crease as it often happens due to the thin paper, otherwise fine, a rare stamp with only 249 issued; SG 15 1,500 500 600 524 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. dull blue (1905 Toughra) mint large part o.g., good colour, fine, P. Holcombe certificate (1987) a scarce stamp with only 747 issued; SG 18 600 200 220 525 C 1917 ½a. on 10pa. grey green (1905 Toughra) mint large part o.g., good colour, fine, a scarce stamp with only 1,012 issued; SG 19 475 160 200 526 C 1917 ½a. on 10pa. grey green (1905 Toughra) used by light cancel, fine, a scarce stamp with only 1,012 issued; SG 19 500 160 200 94 SALE 5916 03.03.20 527 528 527 C 1917 ½a. on 10pa. carmine (Old GPO Constantinople) perf. 12½ unused regummed, fine, BPA certificate (1982), a scarce stamp with only 770 issued; SG 20 600 120 150 528 C 1917 1a. on 20pa. rose (GPO Constantinople) used by light cancel, fine, a scarce stamp with only 1,048 issued; SG 21 500 160 200
529 530 531 529 C 1917 1a. on 10pa. on 20pa. claret used by light Bagdad cds, fine, BPA certificate (1961), a rare stamp with only 434 issued; SG 23 750 250 300 530 C 1917 1a. on 20pa. rose (1909 Toughra), mint part o.g., well centered, fine, a rare stamp with only 288 issued; SG 22 1,600 400 500 531 C 1917 2a. on 1pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), mint large part o.g., centered to lower, very fresh, fine, a scarce stamp with only 657 issued; SG 24 600 180 220 IRAQ (MOSUL) 532 E 1919 mint and used collection on pages including 1a. on 20pa. black/red with variety A of Anna omitted mint (2), 3a. on 20pa. green and orange mint, selection of used on pieces with full cancels, a delightful lot generally fine condition (40) 300 350 IRAQ (BRITISH OCCUPATION) 533 533 C 1931 ½a. to 25r. violet set of 13, mint large part o.g., fresh colours and good centering, a very popular set in fine condition, SG 80/92 2,500 1000 1200 534 534 C 1931 Officials ½a. green to 25r. violet set of 13 mint large part o.g., 25r. has nice appearance but light perf toning on top, otherwise fine, a scarce set SG O93/O105 2,850 700 900 535 C 1918 21 ¼a. on 5pa. to 10r. on 100pi. set of 14 mint large part o.g. in fine condition SG 1/14 140 160 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 95
IRELAND 536 E 1865 7 abortive Fenian 3ct green forerunner, unused with complete outer framelines. Good colour, MacDonnell AIEP Certificate (2015), very fine and rare. Ex Jim Czyl. Hib. L1, MW l2 380 420 537 537 C (GB used in). 1888 1 brown lilac watermark Orbs, with part of three DUBLIN SORTING OFFICE CDSs of JU 88, and part bars at left. Unusual with postal cancels. Several short perfs at top, unrubbed and with good colour. K A Louis Certificate (2010). SG (GB) 186, 4500, MW K92 950 1100 538 E 1893 Colonial design 4d brown, used with part dumb oval obliterator. Minor thinning and a horizontal crease, without the usual slight pink staining; ex Jim Czyl, MacDonnell Whyte Certificate (2015). MW L9. These forerunners are of bogus origin, made from cliches used to illustrate British colonial stamps in stamp catalogues 380 420 539 540 539 C 1922 (Dec.) Thom 5/ and 10/ vertical pairs, each with part of two Maryborough CDSs of 17 FE 23. The 5/ pair with some missing perfs at right, and the 10/ pair with a few slightly short perfs, still attractive. SG 65 6, 1020 150 170 540 C 1922 (Oct. Nov.) 2/6d, 5/ and 10/ with Thom overprints in shiny blue black. Used examples, the 5/ unusually cancelled Dubh Eige, on Achill Island in the Gaeltacht, but with a small repair at right; otherwise fine but for the odd shorter perf. SG 44 6, 1900 450 500 541 541 C 1922 1d scarlet vertical pair, the lower stamp showing the Control T22 R15/9 reversed Q for O variety, Waterford CDSs. Upper stamp with bend, otherwise fine. SG 31b, 250 90 110 96 SALE 5916 03.03.20
542 542 C 1922 (Dec.) 5/ rose carmine with Thom three line overprint, showing Plate 1 R3/2 or 8/2 accent omitted variety. College Green CDS of 1 FE 23. Light blue wash at lower left corner, and a couple of shorter perfs. MacDonnell Whyte Certificate (1996) mentions a small crease at to right, which is not apparent at this time; A rare stamp used in period, one of four recorded to date. SG 65a, 900 280 320 543 E 1922 Provisional Government used collection (55) on leaves. Dollard set with additional colours including 4d and 9d carmine; Thom 1½d PENCF variety, Claremorris CDS clear of variety, one perf toned. Dollard Seahorses with two 2/6ds (one with short perfs), three 5/ s (two shades and one on laid paper) and two 10/ s, one with the long stroke of r in heirann virtually omitted, several shorter perfs. Harrison coil pairs (no 2d Die II); 1922 Thom set to 1/ (Seahorses offered separately); Thom Type 4 set plus ½d dull overprint (bend and machine cancel). Occasional parcel or heavier cancel, but many fine, with catalogue value in excess of 2500 and well worth viewing 450 500 544 544 C 1922 BW 10/ grey blue with Dollard four line Rialtas overprint, showing Pl. 1/3 (left) R4/2 variety strokes over E of TEN. Has been cancelled by a large part bogus Madame Joseph Dundalk Registered CDS (MJ 216). An attractive stamp. Hamilton Bowen Certificate (2015). SG 21 var., Hib. T14c 200 220 545 545 C 1925 2/6d, 5/ and 10/ wide date, used, fine save the 2/6d with several short perfs at top of right side. The 10/ with Baile an Chaisil (Ballycastle) CDS. SG 83 5, 550 160 180 546 E 1935 re engraved 10/ indigo with overprint double, used with Dublin Telegraph Office 12 vi 36 CDS. Feldman (1979) and Hamilton Bowen (2019) Certificates mentioning faint grease spots and a short perf at lower right. Pencilsigned MacDonnell. The finest of the four examples known, all of which have the same telegraphic CDS; ex Zervas. SG 101b, 6500 1100 1300 547 E 1937 watermark SE 10/ deep blue with the watermark inverted, block of four with Dublin CDSs of 18 AU 41. The lower stamps horizontally creased and the lower left stamp with a few shorter perfs, but well centered for this issue and the only used block with inverted watermark surviving. Ex Percy Lundwall, Hamilton Bowen Certificate (2019). SG 104w, 6400 as single stamps 1100 1300 548 E 1922 35 Free State overprints collection (37) on leaves. Thom set of fifteen with both 2/6d shades, extra 5/ with e of eireann shifted left (soiled) and a vertical pair, top stamp with sloping date; Harrison coils set, and the long I ½d and 2d singles (2d slogan cancel clear of variety), 1d and 1½d pairs with normal (1d rather heavy cancels); 1927 8 wide date set plus the 5/ with circumflex accent, but this sadly with a faked cancel; 1935 re engraved trio, 10/ water stained. A valuable collection, well worth viewing. SG 2630 500 550 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 97
ITALY 549 A REPUBLIC OF VENICE: 1848 49 an exceptional complete collection of the nine printed propaganda leaflets thrown from hot air balloons during the anti Austrian insurrection. They were the first airmail messages, twenty years before the French Ballon Monté! The collection is composed of in detailed order of the leaflets: 1) POPOLI DEL CONTADO! (People of Contado): During the early days of the insurrection God and Motherland is the battle cry. It was the early days of the insurrection, the Austrian military forces besiege Venice. Only little news and goods arrive in the city carried by smugglers. To communicate outside the city the rebels used hot air balloons that, when the wind is favourable, convey above the enemy military forces, the messages and roll call of the Venetians. 2) AI POPOLI/ DELLE PROVINCIE VENETE (To the people/of the Venetian Provinces) around 20th and 25th September 1848: Deny Austria the taxes it asks you to kill Italy. During 20th and 25th September, some leaflets are thrown to embolden the Venetian Provinces citizens not to pay taxes to Austria because that money would be used for the war that saw Venice and Italy opposed to Austria. 3) ISTRIANI (Istrians) dated 10th October 1848: The Austrian does not dare to approach our ships. The 10th of October this leaflet is thrown to insure the Istrians headed for Venice from the sea to travel without fear because the presence of a steamboat is enough to make the enemies flee. 4) TRIESTINI (Triesteans) around 12th and 13th October 1848: Trieste finally remembered to be an Italian city. Between 12th and 13th of October leave these leaflets praising the city of Trieste which is said to have risen against Austria. Long live Italy, long live Venice, long live Trieste 5) ISTRUZIONI AI LOMBARDO VENETI (Instructions for Lombardo Venetians). The 15th of October these leaflets were directed to the inhabitants of Lombardy Venetia to incite them not to give respite to the enemy, taking them by surprise, killing them mercilessly especially the officers. The young patriots would flee to the mountains and would form gangs of rebels. 6) CITTADINI D ITALIA (Citizens of Italy) dated 27th October 1848: Venice finally tells you: Let s do it ourselves. In these leaflets of 27th of October Italians are urged to take up arms and kill the Austrians, even by treachery. They are rabid dogs, they must be destroyed. 7) AI POPOLI DELLA LOMBARDIA E DELLA VENEZIA (To the people of Lombardy and Venice) dated 15th March: Already fires the cannon on Ticino River. Because of the bad weather and opposite wind none of the leaflets could have been sent We were silent for five months, from October 27th we were silent. In these leaflets people are urged The hour of revenge has struck...courage, all to arms! There is no power to resist against the will of the people willing and in agreement: now or never, or slaves forever or forever free! 8) CHIAMATA AI CROATI CHE SONO IN ITALIA (Calling the Croats that are in Italy) around 14th and 15th March 1849: It was already the middle of March 1849; the military situation is starting to get difficult. In these leaflets they try to convince the Croatian soldiers of the Austrian army to desert. Why do you stay in Italy? Flee, flee! All of you will be killed! Yes, like sheep you are led to the slaughter. But we are a generous enemy. Even though you offended us, we forgive you, because you were forced by your tyrants. Come to the lagoon! We will welcome you to Venice. We will give you food, clothes and assistance. Our fleet will lead you to Fiume. Fiume is opposite Venice. In two days you will be led to your brothers. 9) HORVATJIM, KI SO NA LASKIM (Calling the Croats that are in Italy) around 14th and 15th March 1849: Similar leaflet as number 8 but printed in the Croat language to facilitate the understanding of the Croatian soldiers for whom it was intended. Also included in the lot is an original map of Venice in the 19th century. A fantastic and unique opportunity to acquire the only known complete set of these most elusive and extremely rare documents. The last time one of the leaflets appeared on the market was in a 1998 Bolaffi auction fetching around 20,000. Price On Request 98 SALE 5916 03.03.20
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550 E Papal State. 1852 7b. variety double print used, with detailed (including 100x and 200x photo enlargement) SPR certificate (2019), fine condition, a rare variety seldom offered Sassone 8c. 11,000 800 1000 SARDINIA 550 551 551 C 1851 40c. rose, used with neat rhombus grid cancel in black, fresh colour, cut into margins and a small thin in the centre, still a very collectable filler of this difficult stamp, SG 7, Sassone 3 Cat 8,000 85 95 ITALY 552 552 C 1925 A.J.Cobham London Cairo Cape Town flight souvenir postcard dispatched in Italy and franked with 10c. and 40c. cancelled bytaranto (20.11.25) cds, addressed to his wife with written Pushing on steadly all going well. Head wnds stopping quick flight, on reverse perforated label in red uncancelled, card is signed by the pilot A.J.Cobham, Ex F.D. Roosevelt 500 600 100 SALE 5916 03.03.20
553 553 C 1925 A.J.Cobham London Cairo Cape Town flight, postcard dispatched in Italy and franked with 60c.(damaged corner) cancelled by Pisa (19.11.25) cds, addressed to his wife with written Give a big kiss to Geoffrey for me, alongside perforated label in red uncancelled, card is signed by the pilot A.J.Cobham, Ex F.D. Roosevelt (signature at reverse) 400 500 554 554 C 1925 A.J.Cobham London Cairo Cape Town flight, postcard dispatched in Italy and franked with 30c.(2) cancelled by Pisa (19.11.25) cds, addressed to his father with written Dear Father just to tell you...love Alan, alongside perforated label in red uncancelled, card is signed by the pilot A.J.Cobham, Ex F.D. Roosevelt (signature at reverse) 500 600 555 E British Occupation of AOI (Italian Oriental Africa) 1941 unissued set of 9 to 10L. on 5L. mint mounted/unmounted, 70c. on 35c. with variety broken H (Sassone 5b), also a cover bearing GB KGVI ½d to 3d cancelled Addis Abeba 31.1.42, and few AOI used stamps, mixed condition with fine (23) 220 250 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 101
556 556 C British Occupation of Italian East Africa 1941 black overprint unissued set of five 20c. on 10c. to 2l. on 1l. unmounted o.g., and 70c. on 35c. variety broken H very fine condition for this issue, Cilio certificate (2018), a scarce and seldom offered set, Sassone 2/I 7/I + 5b 11,600 1500 1700 557 Illustrated at 69% 557 C 1864 entire from Livorno to Rome, exceptional mixed franking Papal State Italy bearing 10c. pair DLR printing of Kingdom of Italy (cancelled by Livorno 21 Dic 64 cds), to pay the Italian rate until the border of the Papal State and two different 1 Bajocco (grey green and dark green) to pay the internal Papal State rate. In Rome at first cover was taxed for 6, then un taxed considering valid the two 1baj. stamps that were then cancelled with four pen ink marks together with figure 6 by other two pen marks. The reverse with Roma 23 Dec 64 cds. A couple of usual filing creases and minor faults, nevertheless a huge rarity. With three detailed certificates A. Diena (1976), L. Raybaudi (1977) and S. Sorani (1979), Sassone (Stato Pontificio Affrancature Miste) 180.000 4000 5000 JAMAICA 558 Illustrated at 69% 558 C 1788 (6 May) entire letter from London to Mr John Graham Kingston, Jamaica, carried by ship with manuscript P William Pitt/Captn Whyte/2:D;C; and black manuscript 1/ charge mark. Fine 80 100 102 SALE 5916 03.03.20
559 559 C 1824 (10 Jan) entire letter from Clarendon to Scotland endorsed pr Queensbury Packet at lower left and rated 4/10, with fine COMMERCIAL ROOMS/KINGSTON JAMAICA straight line hs (Foster type CR4) and backstamped across the join with very fine green JAMAICA/FE 13/1824/F Falmouth Late Fee packet letter ds (Foster type TL1). Choice quality and an extremely rare combination of markings with only one other known to us (cf Swarbrick 29/09/95, lot 102, realised 1650) 600 700 560 560 C 1833 (8 July) entire letter to England endorsed p Packet at lower left, with ppd 1/3 at upper right and rated 2/4, with fine DRY HARBOUR/JA straight line hs (Foster type T3) across the join and very fine Kingston cds (Foster type K4) alongside. Vertical filing folds just touching the hs otherwise very clean and neat. A rare marking 180 200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 103
561 561 C 1846 (11 May) entire letter from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to May Hill P.O., endorsed at lower left Per Brig Thos. Walter/Capt. Marshman with superb JAMAICA/SHIP LETTER (type SL8) hs and manuscript 10 (d) rating applied on arrival alongside, the reverse with manuscript Philadelphia forwarding agent Jordan & Brother and fine Kingston (1.6) (type D5) arrival cds. A very attractive, exceptionally fine and fresh. Exhibition quality and rare thus 280 300 562 562 C 1851 (25 Mar) partly printed entire letter the Colonial Life Assurance Company, from Vere to St Vincent endorsed Per Packet/25 March 1851 at lower left and rated 4 with a fine MORE TO PAY straight line hs with few examples recorded (Foster type D1) in black alongside, the reverse bearing Vere (25.6), Kingston (26.3) and St Thomas (5.4) cds. Fine and rare cover to an unusual and interesting destination 260 280 563 E 1938 52 used collection (73) on leaves, 1938 set with shades per SG/CW and including 6d exhaust pipe, 1/ repaired chimney and 5/ line perf. Mainly good to fine, a useful collection, SG 624 170 190 JAPAN 564 1½B 1871 1998 mint collection including 1871 Dragons 48m. (2), 100m., 200m., 500m., 1872 Dragons ½s., Cherry blossom 2s., 1874 10s. syllabic RO, 1888 92 Koban 5r. to 15s., 1899 1907 Chrysanthemum to 1Y (no 15s. and 50s.), 1919 Air mail set, 1921 to 10s., 1923 to 20s., 1936 Kwantung to 10s.; miniature sheets including 1934 Air mail, mixed condition generally fine (hundreds) 2500 3000 104 SALE 5916 03.03.20
JORDAN OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE 565 C 1948 49 unmounted o.g. selection of overprint variety including overprint inverted (9), double overprint (6) and treble overprint (1), generally fine condition, an interesting lot (16) 120 150 KENYA, UGANDA & TANGANYIKA 566 C 1935 Silver Jubilee 30c. brown and deep blue vertical lower marginal strip of three with top stamp bearing Dot by Flagstaff variety, large part o.g, small tone spot to reverse of variety and crease affecting the lower stamp. Otherwise fine with fresh colours and seldom offered in positional form. SG 125h. 150 170 567 567 C 1935 65ct Silver Jubilee, R8/3 dot to left of chapel. Fine mint. SG 126g, 500 180 200 568 E 1942 46 1c. black and chocolate brown, two complete sheets of 100 (10x10) Plate 4B, mounted on board ready for framing, each sheet bearing Damaged value tablet (R. 9/6), and Tadpole flaw (R. 10/8), fine unmounted mint, seldom offered as complete sheets, ideal for display. SG 131,131ac, 131af. 120 140 569 570 569 C 1938 54 20c. plate proof of the frame in vermilion on unwatermarked security lined paper lower left marginal block of six (3x2), usual creasing, SG 139var, ex Christie s Robson Lowe (sale 16/2/1988) 100 120 570 C 1938 54 1s. black and yellowish brown plate proof of the complete design on grey wove paper, block of four, showing on reverse impressions of 50c. complete design (inverted) and vignettes of the 10c., 1s. and 2s. (inverted) all in issued colours, usual creasing, SG 145var, ex Christie s Robson Lowe (sale 16/2/1988) 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 105
571 571 C 1938 54 1s. plate proof of the frame in yellowish brown on unwatermarked security lined paper, lower marginal block of four, usual creasing, SG 145var, ex Christie s Robson Lowe (sale 16/2/1988) 100 120 572 575 572 C 1942 1s black and brown showing R5/10 Mountain retouch, with normal for comparison, several pulled perfs at top, used. SG 145ad 140 160 573 C 1965 International co operation year four imperforate plate proofs mounted on Harrison presentation cards, each annotated approved, signed and dated 6.3.65 fine condition. Offered with the issued set for comparison. (4) SG 219 222var 200 220 574 C 1966 20th Anniversary of UNESCO four imperforate plate proofs mounted on Harrison presentation cards, each individually signed, fine condition. (4) SG 231 234var 200 220 575 C 1967 Foundation of East Africa Community two imperforate plate proofs mounted on Harrison presentation cards, each annotated approved, signed and dated 6.3.65 fine condition. Offered with the issued stamp for comparison. (2) SG 243var 100 120 576 C 1937 54 Specimen mint selection of 26 values including 1937 Coronation set, 1938 54 to 1, 1941 42 5c. on 1d to 70c. on 1s., 1946 Victory set, generally fine condition, ex Christie s Robson Lowe (sale 16/2/1988) 100 120 577 E 1937 54 used collection (103) on leaves, emphasis on the 1938 definitives with many shades and some varieties including 1ct retouched value tablet, 50ct pair with R2/5 rope not joined to sail, 50ct dot/no dot pair (one with damaged corner), 1/ R6/7 mountain retouch (short perfs at left), all four 1s (first with slightly short perfs at top). Commemorative completes (10ct on 3d vertical pair) plus 70ct on 1/ block of two pairs with R20/4 crescent moon. Mixed condition. SG 1509 250 280 106 SALE 5916 03.03.20
KUWAIT 578 579 580 578 C 1939 2r purple and brown showing first repair to R3/2 LLP extended T, unmounted o.g., lightly and evenly toned. Rare. SG 48a var./cw 11b 400 450 579 C 1939 2r purple and brown with R3/2 LLP extended T, fresh large part o.g., very lightly hinged. SG 49a, 1100 450 500 580 C 1939 15r brown and green with watermark upright, a really fresh and fine used example with 9 OC 45 CDS. SG 51, 425 180 200 581 584 585 586 581 C 1948 2½a on 2½d light ultramarine pair and block of four, showing shift of overprint and surcharge to right, unmounted o.g. (which is slightly yellowed), from the single sheet discovered. The block of four from R9/7 10/8 with the T of KUWAIT falling half onto the right margin, the pair from R6/9 10 showing the T wholly onto the margin. SG 68 var. 120 140 582 C 1948 2½a on 2½d light ultramarine block of eight, showing shift of overprint and surcharge to right, unmounted o.g. (which is slightly yellowed), from the single sheet discovered. From R9/3 10/6, with the T of KUWAIT falling half onto the right margin. SG 68 var. 100 120 583 C 1948 5r on 5/ red corner block of four o.g., hinged on selvedge only. R2/7 strong T guide in hair, a difficult positional block. SG 73 var. 100 120 584 C 1948 15r on 1 Royal Silver Wedding, R3/4 short bars variety, unmounted o.g. SG 75a, 250 150 160 585 C 1948 15r on 1 Royal Silver Wedding, R3/4 short bars, fine used. SG 75a, 300 110 120 586 C 1948 15r on 1 Royal Silver Wedding, R3/4 short bars variety, unmounted o.g. SG 75a, 250 100 110 587 587 C 1951 5r on 5/ red, fine o.g. with R6/1 extra bar, very lightly hinged. SG 78a, 900 280 300 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 107
588 588 E 1950 1 set (less ½a on ½d) in unmounted o.g. blocks. The 1a 4a in Cylinder blocks of six, the 2r 10r in marginal blocks of four; the 5r with a marginal bend. SG 85 92, 461 150 180 589 590 591 592 589 C 1951 2r on 2/6d Type I, fine used with the very scarce variety thin extra bar at top, above upper bar. Position not known. SG 90 var. 180 200 590 C 1951 2r on 2/6d Type I fine o.g. with the rare R6/1 variety thin extra bar below lower bar, and a used example of the same variety but with a pinhole; vendor states a total of five examples of this variety are known. SG 90 var. 230 250 591 c 1951 2r on 2/6d yellow green, neatly used with R7/2 extra bar in centre. RPS Certificate (1998), ex Dr Dunlop. SG 90a, 800 280 320 592 C 1951 2r on 2/6d Type I, unmounted o.g. with R7/2 extra bar in centre, scarce in this condition. SG 90a, 1400 500 600 593 593 C 1954 2r on 2/6d Type II o.g. block of four, one stamp previously hinged with the others unmounted o.g. A rare multiple. SG 90b, 1500 600 700 108 SALE 5916 03.03.20
596 598 594 597 594 C 1954 2r on 2/6d Type II, unmounted o.g., bottom marginal (R10/3). SG 90b, 375 140 160 595 C 1954 2r Type II and 1952 10r Type II used blocks of four. The 2r with registered oval cancels, the 10r with Ahmadi CDSs, fine. SG 90b, 92a, 500 150 170 596 C 1955 2r on 2/6d surcharge Type III, fine used with two part CDSs. SG 90c, 275 110 130 597 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III surcharge vertical strip of three with Ahmadi CDSs, the postmarks unclear, a very scarce multiple. KG VI Expertising Certificate (2010). SG 90c, 825 280 320 598 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III with large part o.g., very lightly hinged. KG VI Expertising Certificate (2010), a scarce stamp. SG 90c, 750 230 250 599 E 1955 2r on 2/6d Type III surcharge on plain airmail commercial cover (9 x 4 ) to New York, along with QE 1r. Type 24a CDS of 10 NO, year unclear but likely 1956, no backstamps. Envelope with central vertical fold and corner creasing. A very rare stamp on cover. KG VI Expertising Certificate (2014). SG 90c 160 180 600 601 600 C 1951 5r on 5/ red neatly used, R2/2 variety extra bar at top. Slight water staining around a few perfs, otherwise fine. SG 91a, 750 220 240 601 C 1951 5r on 5/ red in a block of four, used with oval registered cancels, the lower right stamp with R2/2 variety extra bar at top. SG 91a, 750 220 240 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 109
602 603 602 C 1951 5r on 5/ fine used with R2/2 variety extra bar at top. SG 91a, 750 280 300 603 C 1951 5r on 5/ large part o.g. with R2/2 extra bar at top, fine. SG 91a, 1100 350 400 604 605 606 607 604 C 1951 10r on 10/ Type I large part o.g. (which is a trifle toned) with the remarkable variety raised quad between 0 and R, showing as an inked 3. Positioned by the owner at R6/3, one of only two mint examples known to us, the other having been sold in a Murray Payne auction in 2016 for 1350. SG 92 var. 900 1000 605 C 1951 10r on 10/ Type 1 CDS used with the R6/3 raised quad variety between 0 and R, showing as an inked 3, probably the finest known used example, with just three recorded by 2016. SG 92 var. 450 500 606 C 1952 10r on 10/ surcharge Type II, top marginal, unmounted o.g. SG 92a, 375 140 160 607 C 1952 10r on 10/ Type II, fine o.g. with raised S of RUPEES. SG 92a, 350 as normal stamp 120 140 608 608 C 1955 2r on 2/6d Type I, a fine used example on piece with Ahmadi CDS, showing the rare variety triangular portion of stonework omitted from the second stone at the left of the top of the stamp. Believed to be the only example recorded for Kuwait. SG 107 var. 120 140 609 E 1957 2r Type II lower left corner block of four, unmounted o.g., showing re entries on R10/1 2, on album page with illustrations and descriptions of the re entries. SG 107a var., 300 as normal stamps 120 140 610 C 1957 2r, 5r and 10r Type II unmounted o.g. blocks of four, the odd nibbled perf otherwise fine. SG 107a 9a, 1400 500 550 610 110 SALE 5916 03.03.20
611 612 611 C 1957 2r, 5r and 10r Type II unmounted o.g., the 2r and 5r top marginal with the 10r right marginal. SG 107a 9a, 350 130 150 612 C 1957 5r on 5/ Type II, unmounted o.g. with the major R8/1 re entry to the Crown, background verticals and back of the Queen s neck. SG 108 var. 80 100 613 613 C 1957 10r on 10/ surcharge Type II top right corner block of four, used with somewhat indistinct CDSs of 11 JA 59. A little soiled and water stained, with the perfs in the top margin reinforced, but an extremely scarce multiple. SG 109a, 600 120 140 614 615 616 614 C 1957 10r on 10/ Type II top marginal, unmounted o.g., showing Pane A R1/2 weak entry at right. Very scarce. SG 109a var. 100 120 615 C 1957 10r on 10/ Type II top marginal, neatly used, showing Pane A R1/2 weak entry at right. Very scarce. SG 109a var. 90 100 616 C 1929 37 15r. blue and olive, opt, SERVICE type 2, bottom marginal, full original gum (mounted on margin), fine and fresh. SG O27 cat 325 180 200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 111
AIRMAILS 617 E Airletters. 1952 group with four unused and six used, of which four are commercial, one originating at Umm Said and one with the Safat Type 38 cancel. Also 1959 20np postal stationery card, uprated by 20np stamp, unused; and 1953 8 airmail covers with meter marks (four). The commercially used airletters are very scarce 130 150 618 Illustrated at 69% 618 E Airmails. 1953 8 group of nine items, including two commercial with Coronation 1r (one used from Bahrain), three with the Type 23 registered oval cancel in a severely damaged state with KUWAIT printing only as a solid slug (known from July September 1956); 1955 2r on double weight cover to USA (fold), and a registered cover with the Type II 2r, 20np (corner missing) and 1r, bilingual Type 38 Safat CDS. The 2r on this cover has a re entry; the cover was intended to be registered but placed in a box for ordinary mails, so bears London reg. etiquette and violet boxed POSTED/OUT OF/ COURSE/I.S. handstamp 120 140 619 Illustrated at 69% 619 E Ahmadi. 1955 9 airmail covers (7 of which 5 are registered, three different types of Ahmadi reg. etiquette). One also registered with Mena al Ahmadi label but with Ahmadi CDS; one incoming from Egypt with blue green Cairo transit, Kuwait transit and Ahmadi arrival on reverse; 1957 and 1959 covers (latter to Aden Camp) with Type 30 oval cancellers, and a last day cover To Switzerland with 40np, Type 25 Ahmadi CDS of 31 JA 59 100 120 112 SALE 5916 03.03.20
COVERS 620 620 E 1939 52 small group of six philatelic covers. Includes 1939 Phillips cover incoming from GB, endorsed 1st Air Mail/NO AIR FEE at top, backstamped Basra (24th and 27th May) and Kuwait (26th May); 1948 set to 5r on FDC; large 1948 cover with set to 5r (less 2½a) with Silver Wedding pair added, and UPU FDC 120 140 621 621 E 1948 Olympics issue on covers (6). Registered FDC Type 13 cancel, set on reg. cover to London Type 21 CDSs, with its certificate of posting (Type 24 CDS); set on reg. cover to USA with Type 13 CDS, the etiquette being a Bahrain label with BAHRAIN blanked out in red and with KUWAIT handstamp; reg. philatelic cover with 2½d and 3d, registration carried out by straight line handstamp and manuscript number; 2½d sole franking on surface rated cover to Australia, and 6d on commercial airmail cover to UK 150 170 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 113
622 622 E Cancels on cover. 1948 9 group of eight written up on leaves with three examples of Type 11 handstamp; Type 13 on airmail cover; 1948 2½a three on cover, two with the variety heavy surcharge ; 1948 surface mail cover to New York with 1a and Silver Wedding 2½a, a very scarce commercial usage, Type 13 CDSs, and a 1948 registered cover to USA with ½a 2a and 5r, Type 13 CDSs 150 180 623 623 E Postage Due and other markings on cover. 1948 53 group of six with two 1950 airmail covers bearing T in circle, and one 1952 with T without surround and GB 1/ Postage Due. Also 1953 cover to Sweden with Postmaster s cachet, and two covers to Vienna censored on arrival, 1948 and 1953 120 140 114 SALE 5916 03.03.20
624 624 E Usages on cover. 1949 54 covers (twelve), written up on leaves. Covers with 6a UPU and 3a UPU pair on commercial covers to UK, latter with a fold; 1950 airmail cover (225 x 100mm) to USA with 4a and 2r, Ahmadi CDS, and nine covers with BPAEA value only frankings used from Kuwait, one with Type 28 Exchange Office cancel in violet Value only stamps of the BPAEA were used during shortages of Kuwait 6a stamps. Seven of these covers bear 6a (singles, pairs or blocks); the other two bear odd values making rates of 6a and 12a 130 150 625 625 E Philatelic covers. 1952 9 group of eleven covers, mostly FDCs of low values but with three illustrated Coronation FDCs, one 1r with Cyl. 1 dot R16/5 daffodil flaw; two FDCs of the 1955 Castles, both very clean, one registered to UK; and two large covers with the full set of stamps as available in January 1959, 1np 1r and 2r 10r Castles with Type II surcharges, one dated 28th with bilingual Type 38 Safat CDSs of JA 28, the other with Type 25 Ahmadi CDSs of 31 JA (last day) 180 200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 115
626 E Mabarakya Street registered covers. 1955 8 group of four covers, one with 12a cancelled by a Mabarakya Street version of the Type 23 cancel in rubber (envelope torn); 1955 Montgomery Ward cover with Type 36 cancel; 1956 philatelic cover with Type 34 cancels, Type 36 with date inverted on reverse; and Nov. 1958 cover to 392 Strand with Type 36 cancel. All four covers bear different styles of registered etiquette, the latter with the office rendered as Mobarekeyah St/ (Kuwait), an unrecorded label 80 100 627 E Flight covers,1955 63, mailed from Kuwait to join Leipzig Moscow, Amsterdam Mallorca, and Prague Bucharest first flights; 1963 India Lufthansa flight to New Delhi, sent Poste Restante to Kuwait, unclaimed, with instructional markings; two Paquebot covers, and a radio ham QSL card to New Orleans franked with 25np (2) 80 100 628 Illustrated at 78% 628 E Jewan and Mirgab covers. 1957 registered local cover with 4a (two, one with R1/4 cheek retouch) and 12a, tied by Type 33 registered oval cancels of Jewan 7 MY 57, date slugs inverted; 1958 registered commercial cover to UK with 40np (2), Type 33 cancels of 9 JA, together with an airmail envelope (torn and repaired) to Ramalah, bearing 20np tied by Type 40 Mirgab CDS of 8 JA 59. All three very scarce, with the Mirgab cover a rarity 120 140 629 Illustrated at 78% 629 E Postmarks on cover. 1957 and 1958 registered airmail covers from Mena al Ahmadi to London, 1957 with 3 x 6a paying double weight rate, one fold and the etiquette torn before application; 1958 with 2 x 6a (this office being at the oil loading terminal, and the canceller was only used on registered mail and parcels). Also a rare airmail cover bearing GB 1/6d to USA with FPO 1040 dated 16 AU 61, from the British force despatched to counter the Iraqi threats at the time 120 150 116 SALE 5916 03.03.20
630 Illustrated at 81% 630 E Mabarakya Street covers. 1957 covers (four). The first a window envelope to Bahrain with 20np and 40np, full of interest with Ahmadi Reg. etiquette overwritten MABARAKYA, boxed Return to Sender, manuscript left Bahrain twice, Manama Type 30 marking in violet, and two strikes (one faint) of a Not to be Found mark. Also philatelic cover with Type 36 cancels on front with date inverted and Type 36a on reverse; another with Type 34 cancels; and a further registered cover with two 4as, Type 36 cancel with date inverted 130 150 631 631 E Safat registered covers. 1958 airmail envelopes (3) with Type 39 and related cancels. One to Aden Camp (9 APR) with four 20nps, two good distorted strikes of Type 39 showing capital D in RegistereD ; one to Illinois (9 x 4 ) with 1r and 40np with clear corrected Type 39 cancel (24 MAY), envelope torn and repaired; one to Ottawa with 1r and 40np, corrected Type 39 cancel of 18 JUN, already slightly distorted 80 100 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 117
632 Illustrated at 82% 632 E Safat covers. 1958 9 envelopes (6), four with Type 38 cancels, two with AM above date, one to UK and one to German (intended for internal use only). The cover to Germany bears 1np 25np values, the 15np being on the 2½d Type II, a rarity on cover. 1959 (30 JAN) reg. cover to London bearing 4a (2) and 12a, oval Independent style canceller, the only example seen by the owner on GB opts; the reg. etiquette originally Mabarakya Street, altered to Safat in biro. Also a 7 FE 59 airmail cover from Safat to UK with 20np Sheikh and 40np Dhow together with 40np on GB 6d, cancelled by subtype A datestamps, demonstrating that the overprints on GB were briefly accepted after the changeover. An interesting group with some genuinely scarce covers 130 150 633 Illustrated at 82% 633 E Postage Due/Insufficiently Paid for air transmission covers. 1958 9 group of seven written up on leaves with boxed Kuwait T CTS marks in blue and violet; boxed violet INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID FOR/TRANSMISSION BY AIR (two, one an unusually fine strike); overweight boxed marking; tombstone T/P.G. marking in black; violet T marking overstruck with green 5d I.S. A scarce and interesting group 130 150 634 E 1960 6 covers (5) with instructional markings, etc. 1960 card to Germany, cancelled solely by Agricultural and Trade Fair cachet; 1960 reg. cover to Beirut with various markings on reverse; 1961 airmail to Spain with the label obliterated in red and PLEASE INFORM SENDER/AIR MAIL SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE (commercial flights having been disrupted due to the closure of Iraqi airspace); 1962 cover from UK with Box Tenancy Expired/Return To Sender ; 1965 GB 4d Churchill, addressee with various cachets in magenta or violet; 1966 airmail envelope to UK with 95f franking, Fahaheel CDS, red Express label and violet boxed EXPRESS FEE PAID 80 100 118 SALE 5916 03.03.20
COLLECTIONS 635 E 1923 45 overprints on India collection (66) on leaves. 1923 set to 10r (2), but the 1r and 5r telegraphically used, one 10r probably used out of period and the other with cancel at best improved, these not counted in catalogue value. 1929 to 5r, 1933 Air set (fine), 1939 set (2r poor); 1945 set with a couple of values soiled and the 14a with faked cancel. STC 2135 350 400 636 E 1939 55 used collection (65) with complete basic stamps apart from 15r (offered separately) with additional varieties including 1948 2r on 2/6d with T guidemark, 1950 5 2r Type II and III, and two 10r Type III; also two mint semipostals. SG 1178 300 350 637 E 1948 58 used collection (121) on leaves, very nice quality, complete per Part 1 with extra varieties and multiples. We note 1948 2r and 5r with T guides and 2r 10r in blocks of four; 1950 2r 10r blocks of four, and 2r and 10r Type II; 1957 2r 10r Type II, and 1958 15np Type II. SG 1059 280 320 638 E 1948 49 mint and used specialised collection (169) on leaves, well written up. Set unmounted o.g. and used with some multiples, varieties including the 2½a heavy surcharge mint and in used blocks; 2r T guide unmounted o.g. and used; 5r varieties including R1/1 unmounted o.g. with T guide on jawline (rare) and a further study of T guides on this value; 10/ unmounted corner block with R1/7 blueberry and 2/8 flaw on leaf. STC 913 with no premium for unlisted varieties 300 350 639 642 639 E 1948 53 commemoratives collection (194) written up on leaves with 15r Wedding unmounted o.g. Cylinder 1 no stop block, five o.g. examples with damaged or shorter bars (not the listed variety), and three used, one commercially used on piece with other values. Olympic Games (2 sets), UPU and Coronation in Cylinder blocks, Olympics in used blocks of four, and UPU 2½d with Cyl. 2 no dot R8/2 Lake in India fine used, 1953 Coronations with 1r positional varieties. STC 1055 with no allowance for unlisted varieties 280 300 640 E 1948 59 Cancellations collection on and off pieces (97 stamps or pieces), grouped by Types and written up on leaves. Includes value only cross uses, registered ovals, Exchange Office cancels, smaller offices with Mena al Ahmadi, Jewan, Safat, Parcel Posts, etc. 150 180 641 A 1952 58 mint and used collection (328) written up in Devon album, with the Castles offered separately. Basic stamps complete mint and used, with additional blocks (including Cylinder blocks) and some varieties. We note 1952 set Cylinder blocks mint less 1a,, 1956 set used blocks of four and 12a in an unmounted Cylinder block of fifteen, 1957 set in used blocks of four, and the 15np Type II unmounted o.g. single and block of four, also fine used. STC 1276, also some large blocks and a couple of Revenue pieces 350 400 642 E 1950 55 mint and used balance collection (89) written up on leaves. Set unmounted o.g. and used; used blocks to 5r; 2r Type II two used singles, one with Jewan CDS, pair (violet reg. oval cancel) and reconstructed block of four, also single with raised S ; 10r Type II five used, one with R6/3 raised S, one with part dry print of bars, another with damaged 1 in value, and a reconstructed used block (one stamp with missing perf, another with part US Customs cachet), and the 2r and 10r cross used in Bahrain. High catalogue value, even without any premium for varieties 280 320 643 E 1955 57 Castles specialised collection balance (42) written up on leaves. We note Type II set used with additional 10r, several forgeries, varieties of type and on the basic stamps, re entries on the 2r mint and used, 5r large part o.g. with part extra bar at base, 10r with R1/2 weak entry large part o.g. and used, an interesting group 150 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 119
LEEWARD ISLANDS 644 1B 1938 49 complete sheets of 120 (12x10) comprising four values, each mounted and framed including: ¼d. brown, ½d. emerald, 2½d. light bright blue and 2½d. black and purple. Full unmounted o.g. some with minor positional duty plate varieties, an interesting lot perfect for study and admiring. SG 95,96,105a,106. 500+ 100 120 645 647 648 649 645 C 1942 1/ grey and black/emerald, right marginal block of 4. Very fine mint. SG 110bb, 520 230 250 646 1938 51 5s green and red/yellow on ordinary paper, horizontal pair, right stamp (R4/3, left pane) showing variety Broken E, fine unmounted mint. Rare. SG 112/ba, 1200 650 700 647 C 1943 4 5/ green and red on ordinary yellow paper, R4/3 LP broken E, fresh large part o.g. SG 112ba, 1200 280 300 648 C 1942 10/ pale green and dull red/green, tied to piece with BASSETERRE CDS. RPS Cert (2000). Fine example. SG 113a, 375 150 170 649 C 1938 51 1 violet and black/scarlet, perf 13 variety WMK SIDEWAYS, unmounted mint o.g., a rare watermark variety as only 60 exist, SG 114ca 6,500 2000 2200 650 E 1937 51 used collection (77) on leaves, the 1938 set with shades per CW; although not all are correct there are some fine stamps with the 1938 and 1939 printings of the 1, one a lower left corner example, worth viewing. SG 1515 350 400 MADAGASCAR (BRITISH) 120 SALE 5916 03.03.20 651 651 C 1884 4d (1oz NOT amended in manuscript) magenta with violet handstamp, unused with intact gum at upper left corner. Adhesion at top right, and two small shallow thins at base, attractive and scarce. SG 8ab, 1800 320 380
MALAYAN STATES STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 652 653 654 652 C 1898 $5 orange and carmine, large part o.g. few short perfs and small trace of toning, nevertheless still above average for this popular issue with fresh colours. SG 105 150 170 653 C 1910 $500 purple and orange optd SPECIMEN, large part original gum, a fine example with fresh colours. (cat 4750) SG 169s. 2400 2500 654 C 1912 $500 purple and orange brown optd SPECIMEN, large part original gum, a most fresh example with good colour. (cat 5500) SG 215s. 2400 2500 655 E 1872 88 QV collection of used revenues mounted on album pages, 1872 values to $3, 1882 values to $5, 1888 values to $5, condition generally fair to fine (38) 210 230 FEDERATED MALAY STATES 656 C 1924 6 Postage Due set of 6, overprinted Specimen, Type W2. Very fine mint. SG D1s/6s. 250 90 110 B.M.A. 657 657 C 1945 8 1ct black on chalky paper with magenta overprint, good used. SG 1ab, 1400 450 500 JOHORE 659 658 658 C 1904 50c. on $5 dull purple and yellow (surcharge type 32), block of four, full original gum, lower right stamp previously mounted on surface. Otherwise fine, a desirable multiple. SG 60 cat 320 100 120 659 C 1891 (May) Two/Cents on 24c green, type 20 surcharge from row 10 of the setting, variety WATERMARK INVERTED, large part og with typical yellowish gum. Fine and rare with possibly only one sheet existed. SG 20w, 700 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 121
KEDAH 660 E 1937 55 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1937 to $5 (2) and 1950 55 to $5; also Penang 1949 52 to $5 and Perak 1950 56 to $5. Generally fine. (88) 200 220 NEGRI SEMBILAN 661 E 1965 2c. multicoloured wmk inverted, complete sheet of 100 stamps, fine unmounted mint minor perf separation and horizontal centre fold, otherwise a scarce multiple ideal for display. SG 82w. 60 70 PERAK 662 663 662 E 1933 34 50c Survey Department essays on thin surfaced wove paper, similar to 1935 7 issued design, selection comprising Norris types C, single, (lines of shading closer at top) in black red, F (solid background) in dull green, lower marginal horizontal pair from the sheetlet, G (lined background) in grey, sheetlet of four; also so called plate proofs in grey black G, lower marginal block of four and H (solid background), upper marginal block of four. Fine. (5 items) 280 300 663 1933 34 50c Survey Department essay, design similar to 1935 37 issue, Norris type A (unshaded face), in black on thin surfaced wove. Very fine and rare. Norris scarcity rating 7 this being the only recorded example (illustrated on page 34) 120 140 PERLIS 664 (Partially illustrated large item) 664 E REVENUE: 1956 (23 Oct.) Real estate document bearing revenue 1951 $25 Alwi Mosque, Kangar brown and red (minor surface abrasion) and postage 1951 55 $5 green and brown both tied by neat STAMP OFFICE/KANGAR datestamp. An exceptionally rare usage with only a few known to exist on a document. An exhibition piece 2000 2500 122 SALE 5916 03.03.20
MALAYA JAPANESE OCCUPATION 665 Illustrated at 74% 665 C Malacca. 1942 neat cover to Singapore with red POSTAGE PAID/8CTS/22 AP/1942/MALACCA CDS, Type PD2. Violet Censor chop alongside 200 220 666 668 666 c Negri Sembilan. 1942 40ct scarlet and purple, Chop H in brown, used. Fine appearance but with a crease. Brandon Certificate (1995). SGJ172a, 1300 100 120 667 C Japanese Occupation. 1942 Kelantan 50ct on 1ct grey olive and yellow with Sunagawa Seal, mint with diagonal bend. BPA Certificate (2018), a very scarce stamp. SG J27 ( 2500) 800 900 668 C Perak: 1942 (3 Apr) 8c grey, chop L in brown ( sepia ), fresh and fine, large part o.g. SG J194b, 475 220 240 MALAYA THAI OCCUPATION 669 670 669 E KELANTAN: 1943 Handstamped Coat of Arms in violet 1c to 10c, set of five, in used blocks of four neatly cancelled by favour with Syonan GPO double ring obliterator. Fine and very rare. BPA Certificate (1995). SG TK1 5, 8,000+ 3500 4000 670 E KELANTAN: 1943 Handstamped Coat of Arms in violet 8c black horizontal top marginal pair unused with VIOLET HANDSTAMP OMITTED. Fine and very scarce. BPA Certificates (1960 and 1995). SG TK4a, 1,300 350 400 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 123
MALAYAN FEDERATION 671 672 671 C 1976 50c. black, bistre and ultramarine, left marginal block of 4 with perf shift variety, unmounted mint slight foxing, otherwise fine. SG 151var 90 100 672 C 1999 30s. multicoloured left marginal imprint of block of 4 with perf shift variety, unmounted mint slight foxing, otherwise fine. SG 784var 80 100 MALTA 673 673 C 1763(?)(18 Feb) entire letter addressed to Monsieur le Baron/de Laval/A Draguignan, bearing very fine strikes of MARSIELLE (MRL) and DE MALTE (DME) straight line handstamps in black. Very fine and rare 1000 1200 124 SALE 5916 03.03.20
674 674 C 1824 (9 Feb) entire letter addressed to Edmund Noble Esq.re/Malta/To the care of/messrs Turnbull Brothers & Co/Marseilles/France, then forwarded to Malta, annotated Foreign Postage/Paid 1/10, the front bearing BLANDFORD/PENNY POST, London paid tombstone and blurry strike of straight line ANGLETERRE, the reverse with F/with sideways 220/24 circular over struck straight line postage due May 1(?); T.2 handstamp across flap. A fine early letter 700 800 675 675 C 1830 (c) entire addressed to Alle Sig.re Sig. Postrissi/Consolo Toscano/In Malta, the reverse bearing fancy single horizontal oval LAZARETTO/MALTA (LAZ C1) and oval ONE PENNY/FOR/DELIVERY (DC D1) both in black. An exceptionally rare cover with only two examples of the former marking known 3000 4000 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 125
676 676 C 1860 63 ½d buff on blued paper, no wmk on local entire addressed to Gozo cancelled by clear and attractive MALTA/ OC 24/ 61 cds, wing margin example with fresh colour, tiny trace of rub, a quality entire, ex Goodfellow (1947) and Rosemarie (1978), SG 1 1600 2000 677 678 679 677 C 1917 5s green and red on yellow, broken crown and scroll variety, short perf at left, sound used. SG 88b 160 180 678 C 1938 48 2/6d black and scarlet with R4/9 damaged value tablet, fine used with part Prince of Wales Street CDS. SG 229a, 275 100 120 679 C 1948 53 1½d blue black with R4/6 NT joined, unmounted mint. A very scarce stamp, unpriced in Part 1, the first example we have been able to offer. SG 237a 200 220 680 681 680 C 1970 10d. Naval Arsenal, variety (gold) omitted, full o.g., offered with a normal example for comparison, fine. SG 339ca. cat 325 100 120 681 C 1965 1s.3d. International Eucharistic Congress, lower marginal Imperforate pair, full o.g, fine and scarce with only one sheet was affected with just 30 pairs possible! SG 341c, cat 400 100 120 126 SALE 5916 03.03.20
682 C 1965 70 2s Gozo errors GOLD (FRAME) OMITTED and GOLD (CENTRE) OMITTED and a normal for comparison; also 3s lower left corner block of plate block of four showing DOWNWARD SHIFT OF GOLD 1964 ; fine unmounted mint. SG 343a/b, 345var 100 120 683 C 1965 66 2s. Gozo Civic Council, with gold (centre) omitted and 1966 Churchill 1s. maroon, red and gold, with gold (shading) omitted. Full unmounted o.g. fine. SG 343a,364a cat 240 100 120 684 B 1860 2006 mixed mint and used collection arranged in seven assorted volumes, contained in a carton, with mint QV values to 10s, 1914 21 to 5s, 1921 22 to 10s, 1922 SELF GOVERNMENT to 10s both watermarks and largely complete to date. Condition variable with many good to fine. (thousands) 600 700 685 E 1938 53 KG VI used collection (82) on leaves, basic stamps complete plus some varieties including 1½d scarlet broken cross, 1½d slate black broken cross, 2d black extra windows, 2d scarlet extra windows and flag ; New Constitution 1½d broken cross with foxed corner perf, 6d F repaired, and 5/ NT joined. Sound material STC 936, a good lot 280 320 MAURITIUS 686 687 686 C 1848 59 2d blue, worn impression, position 7, variety PENOE for PENCE, four close to large margins, used by concentric rings with 1 in the centre cancel in black, nice appearance, few usual faults including thinning and minor ageing, still a classic and popular variety, SG 20a 3,500 250 300 687 C 1859 2d pale blue Dardenne, variety Retouched below TWO, four close to large margins, used by barred oval cancel in black, nice appearance, few usual faults including thinning and minor horizontal creases due the laid paper, nevertheless an attractive variety, SG 44b 1,200 100 120 688 688 C 1904 07 MCA watermark, 3c top marginal block of eight showing plate number 2, 4c top right marginal block of four and 6c top marginal block of four both showing plate number 1. Fresh large part o.g. SG 166 68 100 120 689 C 1924 50r. dull purple and green, large part o.g. fine condition with good centring and fresh colours. SG 222 cat 950 RPSL cert (1983) 280 300 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 127
690 690 C 1938 49 10c pale reddish rose, perf 15x14, horizontal pair, the left stamp with variety SLICED S AT TOP, unmounted og (normal large part og). Extremely scarce in this perforation. SG 256c/ca, 742 350 400 691 E 1983 35c French Charter and 5R Racecourse, (SG 533B var, 545B var) each in imperforate panes of 25 (5 x 5) believed to be of proof status u/m 120 140 692 E 1937 50 KG VI used collection (90) on leaves, run through of basic stamps with many shades per SG and CW. Varieties include 3ct sliced S, 4ct open C, 10ct topped S and on the perf 15 x 14, 25ct IJ but faulty and not counted, and 1r misshapen A. SG 1125 280 320 MONTSERRAT 693 693 C 1942 3d perf 14 red brown, Tower on hill variety, central Plymouth cds, fine used. SG 106ac 120 140 695 694 696 694 C 1948 airmail envelope to the Gilbert and Ellice Islands with mixed franking of Leewards 1d and 1/, plus pair and single of the Montserrat 3d, one with R2/2 tower flaw, tied by Plymouth CDSs of 25 SP. One shortish perf at top, the envelope with some creasing and wear, opened at top and at right. The first time we have seen this variety on cover, and with an exceptional destination; the variety previously having been considered to be present on the final (1951) printing only. SG 106ac ( 400 off cover) 300 350 695 C 1951 4c carmine variety A of CA MISSING FROM WATERMARK, fine unmounted og. SG 126a, 850 450 500 696 C 1995 (Nov.) Red Skimmer emergency surcharge 10c. on 20c., fine unmounted mint. SG 979d, unpriced (previously SG 979c) 220 240 Illustrated at 74% 128 SALE 5916 03.03.20
MOROCCO AGENCIES GIBRALTAR PERIOD 697 697 E Gibraltar period. 1898 1906 used collection (31) on leaves, basic stamps complete. Chiefly fine, a couple of lower values with washed or suffused colour. SG 1 30, 1272 300 350 BRITISH CURRENCY 698 699 698 C 1905 06 25c purple and black on blue CD sideways variety fine, fresh o.g. SG 27a 140 160 699 E 1907 13 used collection (16) on two leaves, a superior range with listed and additional shades. Includes an extra 1/, a third shade of the DLR 2/6d in reddish purple and the 4d Harrison in orange and bright orange. The Somerset House 2/6d is a lovely example, on piece with full Tangier Registered oval cancel of 17 JY 14. SG 988 280 320 700 E 1914 36 used collection (52) on leaves, complete basic stamps and almost complete variants, just one stamp (SG 61b) not counted due to postmark. A total of seven 2/6d and two 5/ Seahorses, and we also note the KE VIII 1d in a Cylinder block of twelve with six having the long overprint. Well above average, SG 923 280 300 701 E 1927 57 used collection (151) on leaves, complete basic stamps with some in multiples (e.g. Silver Wedding), also some extra blocks (e.g. 1955 Castles) and a few varieties. Postmarks appear uniformly good, a superior collection, SG 1142 300 350 702 E 1937 51 KG VI used collection on leaves, seemingly complete for the period but with many faked or UK postmarks, required viewing 100 120 703 E 1949 56 used collection (35) on three pages, SG 77 111 complete and most unusually with all postmarks verifiable; one toned perf tip on the 1951 5/, otherwise fine. SG 306 90 100 SPANISH CURRENCY 704 E 1907 12 KE VII used collection (30) on three pages with all listed shades plus a couple of extras, including 3p on 2/6d overprinted in shiny ink, and a second shade of the Somerset House 12p on 10/ (only 2800 printed and difficult to find with acceptable postmarks). Hugely above average, SG 954 280 300 705 E 1912 56 collection (101) on leaves, a high quality run through with postmarks virtually all verifiable, with additional shades and varieties. We note 1912 10ct/1d no cross on crown, Seahorses SG 136 42 complete, 1925 and 1935 sets, 1937 10ct/1d Cylinder block with three SG 161a, 1937 and 1951 sets. SG 1531 320 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 129
706 706 C 1914 26, watermark simple cypher, 5c on ½d to 1p on 10d, six values, (lacking later 3c and 40c), overprinted SPECIMEN (type GB26 5c and 10c, or GB23), all in matching left marginal blocks of four, fresh unmounted og. A rare and attractive set, not distributed by the UPU, with less than a single pane (120 stamps) of each value released by the BPMA. SG 129/33,135 var 600 700 FRENCH CURRENCY 707 E 1917 37 used collection (105) on leaves, basic stamps complete, some in blocks with additional multiples. We note 1924 3f on 2/6d reddish brown block of 12, and the 1935 6 re engraved pair in blocks of four. SG 191 230, 443 120 140 NAURU 708 E 1916 overprints on GB used collection (32) with ½d 1/ set (plus 2d short N, and 9d and 1/ blocks of four), and overprints in centre set (dubious cancels, not counted in catalogue value). Seahorses with DLR 2/6d (yellow brown and brown), 5/ (soiled, not counted), 10/ pale blue (faked cancel, not counted) and 10/ deep bright blue (toned speck above King s head) lightly cancelled; Bradbury Wilkinson 2/6ds (two). SG 1878 450 500 NETHERLANDS 709 E 1852 63 5c. blue used selection of 23 values identified by plate with different shades and cancels, generally fine condition (23) 400 500 710 E 1852 63 10c. carmine used selection of 13 values identified by plate with different shades and cancels, generally fine condition (13) 200 240 711 712 713 711 C 1852 63 15c. yellow orange used selection of 4 values with different shades and cancels, generally fine condition (4) 200 240 712 C 1893 98 2g.50 ultramarine and rosine perf. 11, mint large part o.g., fresh colour and gum, well centered, SG 164 650 150 170 713 C 1913 2½c. to 10g. set, mint large part o.g., with also extra example with perf. variation for values up to 20c., a fine and attractive set, SG 214/225 1,700+ 350 400 130 SALE 5916 03.03.20
714 714 e 1916 POW cover addressed to Belgium, using Internment Camp stamp in green, cancelled by LEGERPLAATS BIJ HARDERWIJK 20.II.16 cds in black twice and INTERNEERINGSDEPOT HARDERWIJK 3e Afdeeling cancel in purple, a clean and scarce cover 80 100 715 C 1920 2.50 on 10g. orange red, upper right corner marginal, unmounted o.g., very fine SG 236 80 90 717 716 717 716 C 1921 Marine Insurance 15c. to 7½g set, large part o.g., fine, SG M238/244 850 200 240 717 C 1926 30 1g. to 5g. set, large part o.g., fine, SG 301/303 375 80 90 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 131
718 Illustrated at 78% 718 E 1939 R. Rogers Hollandia Port Moresby flight cover with GUBA aircraft, bearing 1c(2), 2c(2), 2½c, 3c(2), 3½c, 5c, 7½c, 10c and 12½c all cancelled by HOLLANDIA (29.3.39) cds, on reverse arrival Port Moresby (30.3.39) cds, some toning nevertheless a rare item with just few known, cover is signed by the pilot R.Rogers and crew, Eustis P144 $1,750 200 250 719 E 1942 7½+2½c. and 12½+87½c. Legion Miniature sheets unmounted o.g., very fine, SG MS569a/569b 340 100 120 720 721 720 C 1949 51 5c. to 10g. set of 21 (including the two types of 5g.), unmounted o.g., fine, SG684/701, 700a 2,400 550 600 721 C 1951 Air 15g. and 25g. Gull set unmounted o.g., fine, SG 742/743 800 180 200 722 A 1864 1959 used and mostly mint collection housed in a stockbook including 1864 to 15c. used (2 sets), 1906 tuberculosis to 5c.(+5c.) unmounted 1931 38 80c. mint, 1940 2½on 3c. to 500 on 3c. unmounted, 1946 1g. to 10g. unmounted, WWII espionage forgery stamp 1½c. grey mint, generally fine condition (hundreds) 1200 1400 NEW GUINEA GERMAN NEW GUINEA 723 723 C 1914 19 5m watermark Lozenges, type 1, 25 x 17 perf holes, large part o.g. SG 23a 280 300 132 SALE 5916 03.03.20
NEW GUINEA 724 725 724 C 1914 2s. on 2m. blue, setting 3 position 4, mint large part o.g., nice appearance but slightly thinned, Champion mark on the back, a collectable example of this difficult stamp, SG 60 1,900 300 350 725 C 1918 22 4d yellow orange, variety line through FOUR PENCE (pl 2 right pane R. 2/6), mint large part o.g., very fine, RPS certificate (2000), a popular positional variety, SG 104a 850 280 320 726 E 1939 Bulolo Goldfields ½d to 1 with some lesser values including 5s large part og otherwise unmounted; also 1937 Coronation set. Generally fine. SG208 25 250 270 727 728 727 E 1939 Bulolo Goldfield Air ½d to 1, set of fourteen, all in unmounted mint blocks of four. Generally fine. SG 212 25, 4,400 1500 1700 728 E 1937 9 used collection (19) on leaves. Coronation set and re entry (latter on piece) and the Airmail set (2d poor, otherwise fine). SG 986 220 240 NEW HEBRIDES INSCRIBED ENGLISH 729 E 1938 53 KG VI used collection (65) on leaves, British and French issues (no Dues). Mainly fine but with a few not counted in catalogue value due to indeterminate or faked cancels, SG 607 160 180 INSCRIBED FRENCH 730 E 1941 registered philatelic airmail cover (10½ x 4½ ) to New York with France Libre set of twelve and the Postage Due set of five, Port Vila CDSs of 23 Sep. New York arrivals on reverse. Crease affects 20ct and 1f Postage issue and the 20ct has a blunt corner, otherwise fine. SG F65 76, FD77 81, 575 160 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 133
NEW ZEALAND 731 736 731 C 1862 63 1s deep green, pelure paper, perf 13 cancelled by part Dunedin in bars, perfs stripped lower right, used SG 94, cat 2000 200 220 732 E 1909 44 Presentation book presented to 1st, Lord Newall former Governor General of New Zealand (1941 46), comprised of 1909 EVII to 1s. KGV 1915 30 to 1s, 1931 Smiling Boy 1d+1d, 1935 36 to 3s, 1940 Centenary of Proclamation to 1s, Postage Dues 1899 1900 to 2s and 1937 38 to 3d, Officals 1938 51 to 3d; also Cook Islands 1921 23 Stamp Duty to 1, 1936 44 Arms to 1, Nuie 1941 43 Arms to 1, Samoa 1914 24 Stamp Duty to 1, 1925 28 Arms to 1. Mostly fresh appearance, large part original gum, with many unmounted. (hundreds). 1600 1800 733 E 1935 W.O Hara ( Pilot X ) flight Sydney Auckland cover bearing 1d Health stamp and 1d ordinary both cancelled Warkworth (1. NO. 35) cds, fine condition, only 12 covers carried, cover is signed by the pilot W.O Hara, Eustis 543 220 250 734 c 1945 (14th Aug) on printed linen Parcel Tag from the office of His Excellency The Governor General of New Zealand addressed to his son Francis Newall at Eton college, bearing 2d. black and brown on front, the reverse values to 6d. black and orange, all tied by double ringed Rarotonga cds, creasing as to be expected a most interesting and usual item. SG 106,7,8,9,10,11,130. 80 100 735 e 1951 Presentation gift book donated to the Great Britain Prime Minister Sir Clement Attlee from the New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Sidney Holland, with handwritten dedication and signature; containing a selection of 1935 50 unmounted mint stamps from New Zealand, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands and Western Samoa, a most unusual and interesting collectable item 50 60 736 C 1990 Maori Heritage 40c variety VIOLET BLUE (FACE VALUE) OMITTED. Fine unmounted og. SG 1562a, 300 120 140 737 E Official: 1938 51 ½d green l/l corner marginal block of 96 (12 x 8) plate 2 and part imprint, u/m SG O134, cat 1,920 350 400 738 739 738 C Postal Fiscal: 1939 Arms 35/ on 35s orange yellow, lightly cancelled by part cds. Very fine. SG F186, 400 140 160 739 A 1931 53 used collection in album, strong in Postal Fiscals and Officials. We note Cowan single watermark 7/6d (2), 12/6d, 4 and 5; 5/6d on 5/6d and 35/ on 35/ ; multiple watermark 25/, 4 and surcharge set; Pictorials and Officials with perfs and varieties, latter including Centennial set joined ff s less 1d. A comprehensive collection, well worth examination 600 700 NIUE 740 E 1937 50 KG VI used collection (42) on leaves, main value in the Postal Fiscals. 1941 3 single watermark set of four but 10/ not genuinely cancelled, and the 5/ and 10/ with dubious cancels; 1942 54 multiple watermark set of four plus 5/ and 10/ inverted watermarks, the 5/ inverted and the 1 with light parcel cancels. STC 609 (not including the single watermark 5/ to 1) 200 220 134 SALE 5916 03.03.20
NIGERIA LAGOS 741 742 741 C SPERATI FORGERY: 1884 6 10s purple brown, colour die proof on wove paper and three similar items in black on surfaced wove paper comprising the complete design, the value tablet only and the undenominated master die (mounted on card), the last three each signed in pencil by Sperati and bearing REPRODUCTION INTERDITE hs, the first three with Sperati/Reproduction on the reverse. A most unusual group and virtually impossible to duplicate (4) 600 700 742 C 1887 (13 May) mourning envelope to Italy, franked at 8d double rate by 1884 86 4d pale violet vertical pair, tied by fine strike of 9 bar oval obliterator (thinner bars earliest recorded date), with illegible dispatch cds at foot and red Liverpool entry cds (8 JU 87) at upper left and red crayon 6 alongside indicating amount due to England, the reverse with Firenze arrival (11.6) cds. Minor toning but a scarce and attractive cover to an unusual destination. SG 24 260 280 NIGER COAST 743 744 745 743 C 1893 (Dec) HALF PENNY in green (type 4) on 2½d purple on blue, lightly cancelled by neat cds. Fine. Photocopy of original BPA Certificate (1954). SG 11, 250 100 120 744 C 1893 (Dec) HALF/PENNY on 2½d purple on blue, surcharge in green (type 4), Old Calabar provisional; fine large part og. SG 11, 300 140 160 745 C 1893 (Dec) Issued at Old Calabar HALF PENNY on 2d grey green and carmine, surcharged in blue (type 9), tied to small piece by light Old Calabar River cds, dated AP 13 94. Fine. SG 30, 750 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 135
746 746 C 1894 (NO 15) large part registered envelope to Colchester, re addressed to Witham, bearing 1894 (June Oct) 1 on left half of 2d grey green and carmine, Opobo bisect provisional with type 16 surcharge in red, variety DOUBLE SURCHARGE, tied by despatch cds. Various transit cancels, Witham (27.12) arrival backstamp; vertical fold not affesting adhesive and reduced at top (where the rest of the franking was originally placed). A remarkable and very striking item. The unique usage of this error on cover. Ex Dale Lichtenstein (Harmer NY 14/3/91, lot 211) and Crocker 800 900 NIGER COMPANY TERRITORIES 747 C 1898 99 five small pieces all cancelled with type 4 Burutu boxed handstamp in violet bearing Great Britain ½d and/or 1d. Fair to fine 100 120 748 C 1899 (9 JAN) Robertson envelope to Ashford, Kent, franked by Great Britain 1887 1900 2½d (rounded corner) tied by neat double strike of BURUTU (type 4) boxed ds in violet (seriffed capitals), showing date error 9 JAN 1898, red PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR. PACKET (2.2) cds at left, the reverse with Ashford (3.2) arrival cds. Horizontal cover fold nevertheless attractive and desirable with the date error. 170 190 749 749 C 1899 (19 AUG) envelope from Lokoja to London, franked by Great Britain 1d lilac tied by very fine LOKOJA (type 8) oval ds in violet, with boxed BURUTU (type 4) ds in violet transit at left (incorrectly dated 25 JUL 1899 ) the reverse with London (21.9) arrival cds. A rare cover with both datestamps, light vertical cover fold not effecting the postamrks nevertheless attractive and desirable. Carried on the River Niger service with its terminus at Burutu in the delta, from which overseas mail was transferred to the ocean port of Forcados. 600 700 136 SALE 5916 03.03.20
SOUTHERN NIGERIA 750 C 1901 03 set of 10 values to 10s. black and purple/yellow (including SG 1a), large part o.g, few short perfs mentioned for accuracy, a fine and attractive set. SG 1 9 100 120 NORTH BORNEO 751 751 C 1895 Kiderlen cover to Germany bearing 3½mm between lines of surcharge 4c. on $1 to 40c. on $1 set cancelled by Sandakan 4 DEC 1895 cds, alongside Registered boxed handstamp with handwritten 33 ; the reverse Ulm 8 JAN 96 arrival cds, very fine condition, a scarce cover SG 87/91 (on cover from x12) 150 170 752 752 C 1905 $5 dull purple. A very fresh mint example. SG 144, 425 160 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 137
753 753 e 1905 Parker cover to England bearing 4 cents local surcharge 4c. on 5c. to 4c. on $10 set cancelled by Sandakan 11 AUG 1905 cds, alongside Registered Sandakan boxed handstamp with handwritten 2645 ; the reverse London 15 SP 05 and London 16 SP 05 arrival cds, few usual minor creases and ageing, nevertheless an attractive and scarce cover SG 146/57 (on cover from x5) 150 170 754 754 C 1947 50ct Royal Cypher, mint and used examples, each with the major variety R7/5 lower bar damaged at right. SG 346 var. 100 120 755 E 1947 50ct Royal Cypher unmounted o.g. corner block of twenty with R8/3 and 8/4 broken bar varieties, and in addition the R7/5 major break in lower bar at right. This must have been a short lived variety; we have seen just three examples. SG 346, b, c and var. 150 180 756 E 1939 50 KG VI used collection (74) on leaves, complete basic stamps plus a few extras. The 1939 $2 and $5 have dubious postmarks and are disregarded, SG 497 without them 180 200 757 E 1939 45 mint selection comprising 1939 2c to $5, Postage Due 2c to 10c, both perforated SPECIMEN, large part og and 1945 BMA overprints 2c to $5, unmounted og. Generally fine. SG 303 17, 320 34, D85 9 250 270 758 E 1937 45 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1938 44 to 1 (2, one unmounted) and 1945 to 20s perforated SPECIMEN unmounted og. Generally fine. (56) 150 170 138 SALE 5916 03.03.20
759 C 1944 45 6s orange, type 8 overprint on Japan, variety OVERPRINT DOUBLE, ONE INVERTED (displaced and falling on the top and bottom perfs), used on small piece with 2s scarlet, tied by Kuching (type JD4) cds dated 30 8 2605 (30 Aug 1945). Very fine and rare with only one sheet overprinted 280 300 LABUAN 760 C 1883 (28 Aug) 2ct colour trial in deep violet, wmk CA (reversed), perf 12, with some original gum. Prepared for the universal colour scheme, in the colour subsequently adopted for the 1885 8c value. Minor perf toning but extremely rare. BPA cert (2003). 900 1000 NORTHERN RHODESIA 759 761 762 761 C 1938 41 1½d carmine red with Aug. 40 CDS, showing the R7/1 tick bird variety. BPA Certificate (2003). SG 29b, 450 120 140 762 1963 3d yellow with error orange eagle omitted, unmounted mint. Rare, only one sheet existed. SG 78d, 1200 500 600 763 E 1937 52 KG VI used collection (44) on leaves, basic stamps complete with a few shades and varieties. We note two examples of the ½d giraffe re entry in contrasting shades and 1½d buff tick bird. A few with heavier cancels but generally fine, STC 505 160 180 NORWAY 764 ½B 1855 1997 duplicated mint and used ex dealer stock including 1855 57 4sk.(2) and 8sk. used, 1863 66 24sk. used, 1872 75 value to 7sk. used, mixed condition generally fine (hundreds) 120 150 NYASALAND 765 E 1925 28, collection of twenty five Bill of Sale documents bearing selected values to 4s. carmine and black, tied by REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT BLANTYRE, NYASLAND fiscal cancel in violet. Slight ageing and archival wear, nevertheless an interesting lot, worth further exploration. SG 106 111 (25) 200 250 766 E 1937 51 used KG VI collection (53) on leaves, complete basic stamps plus the 1944 5/ and the 1938 ordinary paper 10/, the latter correct but with vignette slightly washed. SG 499 (+ 500 for SG 142a) 200 220 END OF DAY 1 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 139
DAY 2 STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD OMAN COMMENCING AT 10:30 767 E 1971 75 unmounted mint collection on hagner sheets including 1971 50b+25b block of eight, 1972 75 ½r. block of eight, 1r. strip of four, mixed condition generally fine (148) 300 350 768 E 1973 78 selection of better including unmounted 1973 variety Date omitted 25b. and 100b. (five sets), 1978 75b. on 250b. (3, two singles on piece, one on cover), generally fine condition SG 170a (5), 171a (5), 214 (3) 8,100+ 700 900 PAKISTAN 769 E 1947 57 KG VI used collection (109) on leaves, with Officials, most perfs represented and only a couple of indeterminate or fiscal cancels; generally good. SG 1112 260 280 BAHAWALPUR 770 E 1938 incoming air mail cover from London (31 JA 38) franked with KGVI definitive 2d(2) and 3d(2) addressed to His Highness the Nawab, Ruler of Bahawalpur, G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I., K.C.V.O. alongside light boxed Karachi (8 Feb 38) cancel in black, on reverse arrival Bahawalpur (9 FEB 38) cancel, few usual minor faults nevertheless an unusual and interesting item 80 100 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS 771 E 1931 Francis C. Chichester flight selection of 3 different items including cover Maiti to Ormoc (Eustis 211), cover Manila to Japan (Eustis 212) and card Manila to Japan (Eustis 211var) all are signed by the pilot Francis C. Chichester, mixed condition with fine 200 250 PORTUGAL 772 ½B Portugal and Colonies 1853 1980 mint and used collection in four volumes including 1853/67 selection of imperf., 1894 300r. used, 1924 to 20e. mint, Sao Tome e Principe 1913 Vasco da Gama the three different sets opt. on Africa, Macau, and Timor stamps mint, Azores 1925 Camilo Branco set to 3.20E. mint, Macau 1884 1972 selection including bob, mixed condition (hundreds) 120 160 QATAR 773 774 773 C 1957 2r 10r Castles with Type II surcharges in blocks of four, CTO d Doha 31 NO 60; very scarce. SG 13a 15a, 680 280 300 774 C 1957 10r on 10/ Type II surcharge upper left corner pair, R1/2 weak entry at lower right, o.g., hinged on the selvedge only leaving the stamps unmounted. 89 sheets printed. SG 15a var. 100 120 140 SALE 5916 04.03.20
775 775 E 1948 53 group of covers, five with Bahrain stamps (identifiable as emanating from Qatar by the return addresses, all commercial, from individuals connected to Petroleum Development (Qatar) or the company itself), via Bahrain, most of these lightly folded; frankings include 6d Olympics. One cover, presumably philatelic, to UK with RSW 2½d with Doha CDS (Type 2) in blue; and two covers (one to Sweden) with BPA in EA 6ds. A really scarce group 200 220 776 776 E Registered mail. 1953 8 commercial covers (7), three from Doha with Type 3 violet oval cancels (one with strip of three 2½a Coronation); one 1954 originating at Umm Said, stamps and cachet applied at Bahrain; Doha Type 4 on two covers; Doha Type 5 and Umm Said Type 10. Also a first day of opening of Umm Said PO cover to USA with 2½d Coronation, 1956 4a and 1r with Types 10 and 11 180 200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 141
777 777 E 1953 9 covers (15) written up on leaves, destinations mainly local (Bahrain) or UK, franked variously with BPAEA annas/np issues with a couple of Bahrain that slipped through (the Qatari sheikh was not keen on Bahrain stamps being used from Qatar!). All appear commercial, a few with minor faults and one reduced at right 150 180 778 778 E 1955 62 group of covers (9), mixed BPAEA and Qatar frankings, one originating at Umm Said franked and cancelled at Bahrain; cover bearing BPAEA SG 22 3, 35 4, obviously philatelic but still scarce; Umm Said first day of opening cover with BPAEA SG 42 51, 56 (envelope soiled); Qatar 75np Scout stamp on a First Flight cover from Berlin to Karl Marx Stadt, and others 130 150 142 SALE 5916 04.03.20
779 779 E 1957 64 small airmail cover group with two airletter forms commercially used to the USA; 1958 envelope to Scotland with 25np/4d Scout; 1959 radio ham QSL card sent through the post, not under cover, 20np with Umm Said cancel; and GB 6d Shakespeare airletter form, typed BOAC First Flight by VC10 on front, sent Post Restante unclaimed and returned to sender 150 180 780 780 E 1956 61 group of four covers: one 29 FE 56 with Bahrain 2½a (disallowed and charged), Umm Said CDS, to England, addressee deceased and returned to sender; airmail cover to Canada paying 40np (rate to UK, should have been 1r) and tablet T./P.G. applied; 1961 cover from Umm Said to UK with 40np adhesive but above ½oz, tablet T./P.G. applied with UK marking and 1/1½d Dues; 1961 cover with 20np Sheikh, tablet T./P.G. marking. Also a cover from Qatar to USA evidently posted at Bahrain, to USA, with US missent marking 150 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 143
781 E 1957 60 mint and used collection (301 plus sheet of 240 of 1960 3np), written up on leaves. Includes 1957 set in unmounted o.g. Cylinder blocks of 6, Castles Types I and II specialised with 10r R1/2 weak entry Type I large part o.g. and Type II unmounted, 5r Type I used block of four; 1960 set in used blocks of four. Some varieties on the basic GB stamps, as very good collection. STC 825 plus 3np sheet 230 250 782 783 782 E 1950 67 Cancellations collection (40 single stamps or pieces with multiple adhesives) on leaves, a varied and interesting lot grouped by Types, commencing with partial violet Type 1 OFFICE OF THE PO(LITICAL OFFICER) CDS of 21 MAY (50), a very rare marking. Cross uses include value only UPU 2½a on piece with blue DOHA CDS of NO 7 50 (Donaldson records known in 1951) also Bahrain stamps (including 5r Castle with part Umm Said parcel cancel), an interesting lot with high values 180 200 783 E Postal Order. 1968 British 5/ Postal Order, overprinted QATAR and with the currency converted to 2 Riyals 86 Dirhams, poundage of 4 pence converted to 40 Dirhams. Issuing office Doha, with bilingual datestamp of 11 SP 68, and receipted in Florida. Minor wrinkles but a very scarce item 80 100 RHODESIA 784 E 1892 93 mixed mint and used set of 13 values to 10 brown including marginal examples pairs and blocks of four, large part o.g, some values with minor imperfections nevertheless a fine set with fresh colours. SG 1 13 (14) 350 400 785 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisional Surcharge type 6 1d. on 3d. grey black and green used bearing large part Matabele cds. Couple short perfs barely detract. SG 51 cat 750 180 200 786 787 788 786 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisional 1d. on 4s. grey black and vermilion Surcharge (type 7) with Single bar through original value. Fine used bearing large part Bulawayo Rhodesia cds. Few bluntish perfs mentioned for accuracy nevertheless a presentable item with good colours. RPSL cert. (1962) SG 52c cat 1200 300 350 787 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisional 3d. on 5s. orange yellow Surcharge (type 7). Fine used top marginal pair bearing complete diamond B cancel. Slight oxidisation otherwise fine a scarce multiple. PFSA cert (1978) SG 53 cat 500 200 250 788 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisional 3d. on 5s. orange yellow Surcharge (type 7) lower marginal block of four. Large part o.g. minor gum wrinkles and one small tone spot. Nevertheless a desirable multiple with fresh colours. SG 53 cat 800 200 250 144 SALE 5916 04.03.20
789 789 C 1894 Matabele Campaign stampless cover to England endorsed in manuscript Matabeleland no stamps available, tied by GUBULAWAYO cds dated FE 16 9 4. Twice taxed by 6d postage due handstamp in black. Reverse bearing Vryburg transit mark dated MR 5 94 and London arrival mark dated MR 27 94. Some creasing to cover and age related wear, nevertheless a fine and scarce item. 800 900 790 790 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion cover bearing 1d.on 3d. grey black and green and 1d. on 4s. grey black and vermilion provisional surcharges, individually tied by crisp strikes from BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated MY 8 96. Minor creasing to cover otherwise a scarce and attractive item seldom seen on cover. SG 51& 52 1000 1200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 145
791 791 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion cover to Rutland, England bearing 3d. on 5s. orange yellow pair each tied by Bulawayo obliterators, and large part BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated MY 11 96. Reverse bearing OAKHAM arrival mark dated JU 15 96. Cover has been resealed with ageing and peripheral wear adhesives unaffected, withal a scarce item; possibly the earliest recorded use of 3d. on 5s. provisional surcharge on cover! SG 52 600 700 792 792 C 1896 Registered Philatelic cover to Dublin excised and readdressed to London bearing 1d. on 4s., 3d on 5s, and 1896 C.O.G.H opts to 6d deep purple. Tied by light impressions from BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated MY 22 96 (first day of issue). Surface bearing POSTED OUT OF COURSE handstamp in black and taxed 6d postage due handstamp in black. Reverse bearing registered Dublin dispatch mark dated JU 27 96 and London arrival mark dated 29 96. Slight peripheral wear and some tears to opening adhesives unaffected. Nevertheless an attractive and colourful item one of at least three covers created by Capt. Norris Newman with multiple franking. SG 52 to 63. 600 700 146 SALE 5916 04.03.20
793 793 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion 1d. postal stationary post card From J Bell Dutch Laager, Afrikander Corps addressed to Mr John R. Ingram, bearing fine strike from BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated MY 17 96. Reverse bears rather humorous message, Dear Sir, Come and look us up in a day or so. Feel quite forgotten. Yours J Bell Minor age related wear nevertheless an fascinating piece of internal mail during the Rebellion. 600 700 794 794 C 1896 Matabele Rebellion 1½d. postal stationary post card From Andrew Shiloh Fort nr Bulawayo addressed to Mr John Ingram, bearing a fine strike from BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated SP 13 96. Age related wear otherwise an interesting and scarce item. 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 147
795 795 E 1903 4 Registered front addressed to England bearing 7s6d. black and 1 greyish red purple each tied by fines REGISTERED BULAWAYO cds dated DE 24 03, surface also bearing hooded REGISTERED LONDON arrival mark in red dated 16 JAN O4. Some creasing affecting front, otherwise fine and a scarce example of high value Arms commercially used. SG 88 & 90 300 350 796 Illustrated at 84% Illustrated at 84% 796 E 1904 Registered front addressed to England bearing 3s. green and mauve/blue (Die I) and 1 greyish red purple each tied by fines REGISTERED BULAWAYO cds dated FE 2(?), surface also bearing hooded REGISTERED LONDON arrival mark in red. Slight wear to front, mentioned for accuracy, otherwise fine and a scarce example of high value Arms commercially used. SG 36 & 90 300 350 148 SALE 5916 04.03.20
797 797 E 1909 Registered cover addressed to England bearing 5s. chestnut and emerald (Die II) 10s. slate and vermilion/rose (Die II), ½d deep green (4) and 6d. reddish purple (3) lightly tied by REGISTERED BULAWAYO cds, surface also bearing hooded REGISTERED LONDON arrival mark in red. Some faults including small tear to left and few tone spots, nevertheless an attractive and scarce commercially used cover. SG 49 83 1500 1600 798 798 E 1909 Registered cover addressed to England bearing 5s. chestnut and emerald (Die II) 10s. slate and vermilion/rose (Die II), 2½d. grey blue and 1 greyish red purple, lightly tied by REGISTERED BULAWAYO cds, surface also bearing hooded REGISTERED LONDON arrival mark in red. Archival paper backing on reverse and slight adhesive staining to opening flap, nonetheless a fine and scarce cover. SG 49 90 1400 1500 Illustrated at 82% Illustrated at 82% WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 149
799 Illustrated at 84% 799 E 1909 Registered Philatelic cover to addressed Germany bearing 1909 optd Rhodesia part set to 1s. bistre and 1909 Surcharges part set to 10d.on 3s. deep violet, all crisply tied by GWELO RHODESIA cds dated 17 NOV.09. Reverse bearing hooded London cds dated 11 DE 09. Small tear to top of cover and some light foxing. Otherwise a fine and neat item. SG 100 117 120 150 800 C 1910 13 Double Heads, perf 15 ½d yellow green (SG 168), fresh and fine large part o.g. a couple of light pencil marks on the gum. Sold on behalf of St Wilfrid s Hospice (South Coast) (Plate) 120 140 801 801 E 1910 25 FEB, large linen backed piece bearing: 1896 8d, 3s, 4s (Die I) & 5s, 1898 1908 3s & 1, 1905 5s, and 1909 2s. on 5s. orange all neatly tied by LIVINGSTONE N.W.RHODESIA cds. Some vertical creasing, adhesives unaffected. A most attractive and usual item. SG 34 118 400 450 150 SALE 5916 04.03.20
802 802 C 1911 Views of The Victoria Falls Rhodesia Letter Card, bearing ½d. yellow green & 2d. black and grey black individually tied by fine strikes from BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated 17 JAN 11. Reverse bearing part (DORC)HESTER arrival mark dated FE 11.11. A most appealing and scarce item, a wonderful display item! SG 119 & 130. 600 700 Illustrated at 76% 803 Illustrated at 76% 803 C 1915 Registered linen parcel tag, obverse bearing 'Duchess Hill' pink registration label, 1902 3s. deep violet (pair), 1914 2d. black and grey (Die I, pair) and 2s6d. indigo and grey brown (Die II, 6) Reverse bearing a block of ten, a strip of three and a single of 2s6d. indigo and grey brown (Die II), paying the total rate of 2 16 4. All neatly tied by ''DUCHESS HILL S.RHODESIA'' cds dated 23 MA 1915. Minor age related wear and slight creasing as to be expected, barely detracts. A stunning and scarce piece, a gem of Rhodesian philately. SG 86,209,236. 3000 3500 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 151
804 804 C 1913 envelope registered bearing values to 6d. black and mauve (mixed printings) each tied by GOLDEN VALLEY S.RHODESIA cds dated 2 SEP 13 (second day of issue), addressed to Scotland. Then forwarded and readdressed to Special Examiner South Africa railways, East London. Then readdressed once again to 128 Goold Adams St Bloemfontein. Reverse bearing numerous transit and arrival marks. Opening flap missing and crease to top right corner affecting ½d adhesive. Nevertheless a most charming and scarce item. 300 350 805 805 C 1917 ½d. on 1d. rose carmine surcharge (type 20) strip of three each lightly tied by BWANAMKUBWA cds dated 12 DEC 1917 making up the inland rate of 1d plus the ½d war tax to Livingstone. Reverse bearing LIVINGSTONE N.W.RHODESIA arrival mark dated 14 DEC 17.Slight peripheral wear and vertical creasing (adhesives unaffected). Otherwise a fine item seldom seen on cover. SG 281 200 220 152 SALE 5916 04.03.20
806 Illustrated at 81% 806 E 1917 Registered cover addressed to Durban Natal, bearing thirty two Half Penny on 1d. rose carmine surcharge (block of 20, block of 10 and a pair) showing letters spaced n n & n y varieties. Tied by fine strikes from LIVINSTONE N.W.RHODESIA cds dated 5 OCT. 1917. Reverse bearing REG BULAWAYO S.RHODESIA transit mark dated 7. OCT 1917. Minor peripheral wear and ageing as to be expected, nevertheless a spectacular multiple. SG 280,b,c. 400 450 807 E 1892 95 mixed mint and used collection on pages including: 1892 Surcharges set to 8d. on 1s. grey brown, 1892 94 set to 4s. grey black and vermilion mint, also with blocks of four. Minor faults but generally fine with fresh colours. (16) 500 550 808 E 1896 98 mixed mint and used collection on pages including, 1896 97 set to 4s. (Die I) SG 29 37, 1896 97 set to 10s. No dot (Die II) SG 41 57, 1896 C.O.G.H optd set to 1s. SG 58 64, 1897 set to 1 SG 66 73 and 2 rosy red SG 74. Minor faults, generally fine condition with fresh colours, viewing recommended. (42) 500 550 809 E 1898 1908 mixed mint and used collection on pages, including 1898 1908 part set to 10 lilac (perf SPECIMEN), also shades and selected blocks of four.1905 Victoria falls set to 5s. violet. Minor faults, generally fine condition with fresh colours, viewing recommended. (42) SG 75 99 400 450 810 E 1909 1912 mixed mint and used collection on pages including 1909 part set to 2 brown ( 2 brown BPA cert 2002), 1909 set of 4 to 2s. on 5s. orange Sucharge (types 15 & 16) with shades. Minor faults, generally fine condition with fresh colours, viewing recommended. (30) SG 100 118 400 450 811 E 1910 1913 mixed mint and used Double Heads collection on pages including, selected values and shades to 1 rose scarlet and bluish black. (SG 156 BPA cert 1958), 1910 13 5s. scarlet and pale yellow green, CLANDESTINE ROULETTES upper left block of four (SG 160 var), some duplication and imprint pieces. Minor faults, generally fine condition with fresh colours, an interesting lot viewing recommended. (17) SG 119 181 450 500 812 E 1913 1922 mixed mint and used Admirals collection on pages including, values to 5s. with selected Dies I to III and shades, with some duplication. Minor faults, generally fine condition with fresh colours, an interesting lot viewing recommended. SG 203 281 250 300 RUSSIA 812A C 1848 60 10k Black 2nd issue envelope (size 137x107mm), small tail, 1st watermark, bearing on flap side boxed Derpt Polucheno 20 OKT: 1855 cancel in black, few usual faults including ageing nevertheless a scarce item 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 153
ST KITTS-NEVIS NEVIS 813 814 813 C 1871 78 Litho printing 4d orange yellow, complete IMPERFORATE PROOF SHEET OF TWELVE (3x4) on ungummed medium wove paper from transfer 4 (15 Feb 1878 printing); centre column with ironed vertical crease (causing small split in position 11) and still of superb appearance with lovely fresh colour. A stunning exhibition item of great rarity (possibly unique in private hands) which differs from the other proofs of this issue in being on the paper used for the issued stamps. Ex Mann (Harmer Rooke 17 Jan 1934) and illustrated in the Borromeo and Freeland books. SG 18 var 1000 1200 814 C 1871 78 Litho printing 1s deep green, perf 15, complete sheet of twelve (3x4), showing the barest trace of the crossed lines on hill variety (position 9), after retouching. From the 21 Nov 1878 printing (167 sheets). Extensive hinge remnants on reverse with part/large part og but fine and intact. A rare and most attractive item, illustrated in the Borromeo and Freeland books. SG 21 700 800 154 SALE 5916 04.03.20
815 815 C 1871 78 Litho printing 1d vermilion red, perf 11½, complete sheet of twelve (3x4) from transfer 19 (15 Feb 1878 printing), unmounted og (mounted in margin) with lovely fresh colour (one stamp minor gum disturbance). A rare sheet from this perforation. SG 22 450 500 ST KITTS-NEVIS 816 816 C 1945 5/ bluish green and scarlet, line perf 14. R7/1 break in oval at left. Fine mint, SG 77bd, 350 100 120 ST LUCIA 817 C 1936 set of 12 perforated Specimen, Type D15, D20. Fine mint. SG 113s/124s, 300 170 190 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 155
818 C 1950 12ct claret perf 14½ x 14 used, well centered for this and unusually nice. SG 153a, 550 200 220 SAMOA 818 819 819 C 1914 5s. on 5m. carmine and black, surcharge type 14, lower left corner marginal, large part o.g, light even toning as usually found, nonetheless a fine and attractive example of this difficult stamp. The Philatelic Foundation cert. (1965) SG 114 cat 1200 700 800 820 E 1935 50 used KG VI collection (37) on leaves, value in the Postal Fiscals with Cowan single watermark 2/6d, 5/ and 1, and Wiggins Teape 10/ (inkmarks at base); multiple watermark upright set of eight to 5. SG 2134 450 500 SARAWAK 821 E 1934 52 used collection (88) on leaves, complete basic stamps for the period including 1934 41 definitives and 1945 BMA set ($5 on piece with part Victoria/Labuan linotype cancel. SG 1280 350 400 822 E 1945 50 mint selection arranged on album leaves including 1945 BMA overprints to $10, 1950 to $5. Generally fine. (61) 150 170 SEYCHELLES 823 C 1903 used selection all showing DENTED FRAME variety comprising 1903 3c, 6c neat ANSE ROYALE cds of 5 JU/03, 1903 surcharged locally 3 cents on 18c. (stained and creased), 1906 2c, horizontal pair, 3c, 6c (2) and 15c. Fair to fine. A scarce group. SG Between 47a/64a, 2,219 350 400 824 E 1903 DENTED FRAME variety, two picture postcards both addressed to Paris one franked by 3c green (rounded corner) cancelled with Code B 12 JY/05 cds and the other by 6c carmine (defective) cancelled with unclear Dec 1903 cds, LA REUNION A MARSEILLE/8/Dec/03/L.V. No. 4 octagonal transit ds alongside. An exceptionally rare and most unusual duo. SG 47a/8a 160 180 156 SALE 5916 04.03.20 825 825 C 1903 surcharge 3 cents on 35c brown and carmine with variety SLOTTED FRAME (200 possible), lovely fresh colour, fine large part o.g. SG 59 var 110 130 826 E 1903 2c chestnut and green, 3c green (2, one with neat cds) with variety SLOTTED FRAME, fine large part o.g. SG 46/7 var 110 130
827 C 1903 3c on 15c ultramarine, with dented frame variety, large part o.g. SG 57a 100 120 828 E 1910 picture postcard of Roman Catholic Cathedral, Victoria addressed to Amsterdam franked on front by 1906 3c green showing DENTED FRAME variety cancelled with Seychelles Code C MR 8 10 cds, the reverse with arrival (25.5). An attractive and exceptionally rare item in fine condition. SG 61a 200 220 829 E 1938 49 2c to $5 set of twenty five, unmounted og and 75c deep slate lilac, a left marginal proof block of six. Generally fine. (34) 200 220 830 E 1937 52 KG VI used collection (79) on leaves with a very good showing of the 1938 set shades and papers, also the 20ct handkerchief flaw on both papers and the Victory 30ct lamp on mast flaw. Worth viewing, SG 970 280 300 SIERRA LEONE 827 831 C 1907 Internally addressed cover bearing ½d. on 1½d. pale violet surcharges type 3 (2) with one showing HALF PFNNY variety, each tied by BONTE SIERRA LEONE cds dated JY 2 07. Cover opened on two sides at top and at right. A scarce stamp on cover. SG 39,39b 100 120 832 833 832 C 1912 2 die proof in black endorsed After Hardening dated 2 SEP 12. Fine and scarce. SG 129 var 300 350 833 C 1932 Master die proof for pence design with blank value tablets in deep blue on wove paper, dated 21.9.31 in pencil and showing die no. 13265 and Sierra Leone (both reversed) at top; paperclip mark at top, nonetheless, a fine and scarce item. 250 270 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 157
834 ½b 1859 1938 QV to KGVI mixed mint and used collection housed in one Philatelic Album and loose pages, Including: 1859 74 6d.dull purple to 6d.reddish violet mint, 1884 91 set of 8 to 1s. red brown, 1896 97 set of 13 to 1 purple/red used, 1904 05 part set to 5s. green & carmine mint. Small selection of postal history and postal stationary, small and large blocks to complete sheets of 1½d orange, (SG 114) 2½d deep blue (SG 116) and 3d.purple/yellow (SG 116b). Generally fair to fine condition, fruitful viewing (hundreds) 500 600 835 E 1937 49 KG VI used collection (42) with shades of the 1938 set perf CW, including the 1947 and 1951 1s, a nice group. SG 264 90 100 SINGAPORE 836 836 C 1974 Centenary of the U.P.U, 10c. orange brown, purple brown and gold, Gold (U.P.U. symbol) omitted, full unmounted o.g, offered with a normal example for comparison. fine. SG 235a cat 500 150 170 837 E Mainly mint QEII collection on leaves including, 1955 to $5, 1962 to $5, 1968 to $10, 1969 founding of Singapore set and miniature sheet, plus later commems and defs to 1982. Mainly good to fine. (Hundreds) 500 600 SOLOMON ISLANDS 838 E Postage Due: 1940 1d to 1s 6d, set of eight, perforated SPECIMEN (type B9), in intact horizontal strips of three as distributed from Bern, affixed to ledger piece from the Mauritania post office archive, and tied by strikes of the distinctive three line SPECIMEN/COLLECTION/MAURITANIE receiving hs in magenta (applied during an audit of the collection in 1951). A unique and stunning item with lovely fresh colours. D1s/8s var 800 900 SOMALIA 839 C 1932 38 perf. 14, 10l bright purple, 25l blue and perf. 12, 20l green; all fresh large part o.g. SG 176a, 177, 178a, 1,565 100 120 SOMALILAND PROTECTORATE 158 SALE 5916 04.03.20 840 840 C 1894 1a on 1½a blue postal stationery card used from Zeila to Orba, Algeria, via France, the p.s. stamp used by B in barred circle with ZAILA thimble cds for JA 13 94 to left, Aden transit cds for JA 16 94, Modine a Paris T.P.O. transit cds for 27 JANV 94 in red and Marseille transit for following day, rare early usage and a most unusual destination 750 850 Illustrated at 73%
841 841 C 1903 KEVII ½a green with overprint at foot, four examples used on large part manila book post wrapper to Simla India, tied by two 22mm double ring cancels which are not legible but bear a strong resemblance to Ottoman cancels used in Yemen, the piece also bears a fine OVERLAND POSTAGE/DUE/AS/2 mark and T, unusual (Plate) 350 400 842 842 C 1904 (Jan) cover to Hampton Court, England, franked horizontal pair KEVII ½a green which has been deemed invalid (possibly due to pre existing crease) and scarce T hand stamp applied, face also bears UK 1D/F.B. h/s, reverse bears Berbera despatch cds for 4 JA 04, Aden transit for JA 5 04, East Molesey and Kingston upon Thames arrivals for JA 17 04, a few tones but largely fine 350 450 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 159
843 Illustrated at 92% 843 C 1915 (11 Aug) registered cover from Zaila to Darjeeling, India, franked 1912 19 ½a green and 12a grey black and orange buff blocks of 4, each used by B in barred circle and former also tied by boxed R/ZAILA and red m/script No 389, reverse bears Zaila despatch cds for 11 Aug 15, Aden transit cds for 17 Au and Darjeeling arrival for 26 Au 15, the Zaila registration h/stamp rare and rated 4000 points by Proud (Plate) 750 850 844 844 C Officials: 1903 (1 June) ½a yellow green, variety with On. H.M.S. grossly misplaced horizontally, S.H. appears at centre left, On. upper right and M. lower left (SG O1 var), upper marginal, light gum crease but very fresh and hinged in margin only, with 1977 BPA cert, only one sheet with this misplacement was believed to have existed, ex Gawaine Baillie 150 180 SOUTH AFRICA MAFEKING 160 SALE 5916 04.03.20 845 846 845 C 1900 Bechuanaland Protectorate overprints on GB each with MAFEKING BESIEGED overprint; 1d on ½d, 3d on 1d, 6d on 2d and 6d on 3d, each on piece with full (or nearly full) CDS. SG 6 9, 775 280 320 846 C 1900 Bechuanaland Protectorate overprints on GB and British Bechuanaland on G.B., each overprinted MAFEKING BESIEGED; 1d on ½d, 6d on 2d and 1/ on 4d, each on piece with full CDS and showing comma after MAFEKING omitted (positions 5 and 6 on the 6 subject cliche). SG 6, 8, 11, 310 as normals 100 120
847 848 850 851 852 847 C 1900 1d on 4d British Bechuanaland surcharge Type 1, and the 3d on 1d, 6d on 2d and 1/ on 6d Bechuanaland Protectorate surcharge Type 1, used with full or large part CDS. The 4d and 6d on small pieces, the 1/ with a short perf at base. SG 11, 12 14, 440 140 160 848 C 1900 1/ on 6d British Bechuanaland surcharge Type 2, fine used on piece. Brandon Certificate (1980). Only 240 surcharged. SG 15, 850 300 350 849 C 1900 2/ on 1/ British Bechuanaland surcharge Type 2, used on piece with bold CDS. 570 surcharged. SG 16, 650 250 270 850 C 1900 3d pale blue on blue (21mm wide) tied to small cream paper piece by part 1900 Mafeking cds fine used SG 21 300 350 851 C 1861 1d. carmine Woodblock laid paper no Wmk fine used pair, three good to large margins, (fourth just touching), slight vertical crease, otherwise a fine and desirable multiple with intense colour. BPA cert (2019) cat 7000, SG 18a. 2500 2700 852 C 1900 1s. on 4d. green and purple brown mint large part o.g., a fair example of this scarce overprint, SG 11 1,600 300 350 NATAL 853 853 C 1908 09 1 purple and black/red used by neat Greytown MR 2 09 cds in black that leaves the King s profile mostly clear, fine, SG 171 375 80 100 NEW REPUBLIC 854 854 C 1886 12s violet on blue granite paper, dated 13 JAN 86. Large part original gum. Rare, only thirteen recorded by Jonkers. SG 44, 400 160 180 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 161
UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA 855 855 C 1916 1 green and red, fresh facially, large part o.g. SG 17 170 190 856 856 E 1925 A.J.Cobham London Cairo Cape Town flight souvenir postcard franked with 2d and cancelled by part of slogan cancel BUY/ SOUTH AFRICAN/MADE GOODS along side arrival Capetown (Feb. 23. 26), on reverse perforated label in red tied BY SPECIAL AIR MAIL/16 11 25/LONDON/CAPETOWN cachet in violet, fine condition, card is signed by the pilot A.J.Cobham 500 600 857 E 1926 54 Official stamps bi lingual pairs mounted/unmounted o.g. selection on a hagner s sheet with values up to 10s., mixed condition with many fine (27 pairs) 100 120 162 SALE 5916 04.03.20
858 858 E 1964 72, 2½c. vertical block of ten (2x5) with drastic misperforation variety, unmounted o.g., also two extra pairs with occasional flaws, an interesting lot SG A242var 100 120 859 859 C Official: 1940 10s blue and sepia with OFFICIAL reading down at left, fresh facially, rather heavily hinged, part o.g. SG O29 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 163
SOUTH WEST AFRICA 860 861 860 C 1923 Setting II, 10s blue and olive green (SG 14) horizontal pair, a couple of shortish perfs, otherwise fine large part o.g., cat 500 110 130 861 C 1944 1/ bantam War Effort with small overprint inverted, a fine used pair, BPA Certificate (1960). SG 130c, 425 160 180 862 ½B 1897 1987 South Africa, SWA and Rhodesia mint collection in three hingeless albums and few stockcards including South West Africa 1897 German Issue to 50pf, 1898 to 50pf, 1900 5pf. to 5mk., 1906 3pf. to 5mk., British Empire issue 1923 to 1, 1923 setting II to 1, 1923 Setting III to 1, Setting IV to 1; South Africa 1913 24 to 1 including shades, generally fine condition (hundreds) 1000 1300 863 E 1923 53 mint selection in packets including 1923 26 to 10s, 1927 to 10s, 1927 30 to 10s, 1931 to 10s; also small selection of used. Condition a little mixed with some fine. (hundreds) 170 190 864 E 1931 49 used KG VI collection (123) on leaves, quite a comprehensive lot with the 1938 9 commemoratives and the War Efforts, including 3d pair with cigarette flaw; some care is needed with postmarks. SG 796 170 190 SOUTHERN RHODESIA 865 Illustrated at 82% 865 E 1924 Registered Philatelic cover addressed to London bearing part set of thirteen values to 2s6d. blue and sepia, tied by SALISBURY RHODIESIA cds dated 1 AP 1924 (first day of issue), slight peripheral and age related wear, mentioned for accuracy. Nonetheless a scarce and handsome cover. SG 1 13 400 450 164 SALE 5916 04.03.20
866 866 C 1931 10d. blue & rose and 5s. blue & blue green (pair) used on piece, each individually tied by fine strikes from GWELO cds dated 27. Jan 1931. A fine and attractive item. SG 9,14 160 180 867 868 867 C 1951 4d. Postage Due dull grey green block of four, full o.g. Fine and fresh colour a scarce multiple. SG D6 300 350 868 C 1951 Postage Due set of seven, the 4d grey green with Gwelo CDS and accompanied by Robertson Stamp Co Certificate of 1998. SG D1 7, 732 250 280 ST HELENA 869 869 E 1922 37 ½d to 7s6d in corner marginal block of 4 with plate number, unmounted o.g., generally fine condition, a scarce group to assemble, SG 97/111 (14 blocks) 350 400 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 165
870 871 870 C 1922 37 8d grey and bright violet, variety Torn Flag, mint large part o.g., fresh colour and well centered, SG 105b 200 70 80 871 C 1923 8d grey and bright violet showing R5/1 variety Cleft Rock. Very fine used. SG 105c, 450 200 220 SUDAN 872 873 876 872 C 1927 41 10p two lower marginal imperforate colour trials in blue and dark blue and brown and ultramarine both watermarked SG and fine unmounted mint 100 120 873 C 1948 20p pale blue and deep blue perf 13, used with bold 20.V.53 CDS, a difficult stamp to find in good used condition. SG 110a, 250 100 110 874 E 1962 S1 Orange Brown and Deep Olive, full sheet of 50 complete with all margins and inscription, unmounted o.g., folded in the middle, an attractive item, SG 184 100 120 875 E 1913 22 2m green and brown, punctured AS type A4, 198 examples in pairs, blocks of 4 or larger, some with plate numbers the odd crease and tone spot, still generally fine u/m SG A18, cat 3,564 300 350 876 E 1951 62 Self Government overprint 2p variety S.G. OVERRPINT INVERTED. Fine unmounted og. Photocopy of BPA Certificate (No date 26531) for the block of four. SG O74a, 1,200 300 350 877 E 1937 51 used collection (235) on leaves with all basic stamps including 1937 Airs perf 11½ x 12½ (5p mint), 1938 surcharges, 1940 5m short mim (2) and broken lam (machine cancel), Tuti Island set and Officials including 1936 46 set and four nun flaws. Some mixed cancels but generally good, STC 1122 260 280 SWEDEN 878 C 1924 50th Anniversary of UPU 5ö to 5k, two sets of fifteen; both fine large part o.g. SG 161/75 120 140 166 SALE 5916 04.03.20
SWITZERLAND 879 879 C 1843 Geneve 5+5c. on yellow green Double de Geneve right Half stamp used with well centred rosette cancel in red, fresh colour, nice appearance but cleverly repaired with part of bottom margin added on the left side, E. Rellstab (1995), J.P. Bach (2004) and J.C. Marchand (2019) certificates SG G2 cat 10,000 800 1000 THAILAND 880 A 1883 to 1992 used collection in stockbook including 1883 values to 16a (4), 1887 to 64a, 1889 values to 2a on 3a, 1899 values to 64a (2), 1909/10 values to 14s on 12a etc plus later. Large catalogue value worth careful inspection. (Hundreds) 900 1000 881 882 883 881 C 1889 91 Surcharges 1a. (Type 16) on 3a. green and blue, mint large part o.g., very fresh colour, BPA certificate (1994), one of the rarest stamp of Thailand in very fine condition, a stamp for the connoisseur SG 25 25,000 5000 6000 882 C 1897 Rejected Die 1a. green to 10a. rose and green set of five, mint regummed, fine, a scarce set SG 82/86 7,000 1000 1200 883 C 1902 Provisionals of Battambang 2a. on 3a. red and blue and 10a. on 12a. brown purple and carmine, mint part/large part o.g., fresh colours, a couple of toning point on the 2a. on 3a., each with RPS certificate (1984) (when SG 81, 82), one of the rarest set of Thailand in fine condition SG87/88 13,000 3500 4500 884 885 886 887 884 C 1902 Battambang Provisionals 2a. on 3a. red and blue and 10a. on 12a. brown purple and carmine used with forged overprint, attractive spacefillers 100 120 885 C 1907 10t. olive green overprint on fiscal stamp, mint large part o.g., very fine, expertised Senf on the back, SG 106 900 270 300 886 C 1907 20t. olive green overprint on fiscal stamp, mint large part o.g., very fine, expertised Senf on the back and with Ceremuga certificate (2004), only 2484 printed, SG 107 7,000 2000 2500 887 C 1907 40t. olive green, mint regummed, fine, a rare stamp SG 108 5,500 700 800 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 167
888 C 1918 20b.(+1b.) red cross fund, mint part o.g., traces of violet control cachet on reverse, fine condition, expertised Champion on the back and with Ceremuga certificate (2013), only 500 printed, SG 187 2,250 500 600 889 C 1921 Scouts Fund 2s.(+3s.) to 50s.(+30s.) set of 7, mint large part o.g., finr condition, top three values signed Sorani on reverse, SG 223/229 450 100 120 TIBET 890 C 1933 60 pin perf. mint, no gum as issued, selection including ½t. orange vertical strip of three (pos. 2 6 10), 1t. carmine lake (3), 2t. scarlet block of six (2x3 left half of the sheet pos. 1 10), generally fine condition, one of the 1t. stamp is creased, a seldom offered group, SG 9A, 11A, 12A 1,830+ 100 120 TOGO 888 889 891 891 C 1914 (Oct) 1m carmine, narrow setting with lines 2mm apart, Anglo French 16mm, neatly cancelled by nearly complete Lome cds, A very fine example of this rare stamp of which only 100 were reported to have been overprinted. Photocopy of original BPA Certificate (2014) with the stamp tied to small piece which has now been soaked off. Ex Wrexton. SG H23, 2,750 1400 1600 TONGA 892 Illustrated at 88% 892 C 1896 Half /Penny on 7½d on 2½d pale blue, perf 12x11, typewritten surcharge in violet with black Tongan surcharge reading upwards, lower marginal block of six (3x2), the upper centre stamp variety NO HYPHEN AFTER HALF, a few insignificant hinge remnants, large part og. A fine and rare multiple with lovely colour. Brandon Certificate (2003). SG 37B/Bi, 1,925+ 500 600 168 SALE 5916 04.03.20
893 ½B Collection of Tin Can Mail partly on written up album pages and loose, contained in a half box including mostly 1903 s with outgoing mostly addressed to New Zealand and U.S.A. (13) and incoming all from U.S.A. (3); also a few modern items (4) and literature with Tin Can Island by Ramset and Plumb and Tin can Mail by Clark. A very interesting lot 200 220 TRANSJORDAN 894 894 C 1920 stamps of Palestine overprinted in black 2p olive, perf 15x14, right marginal block of six, top right corner stamp with type 1a overprint (Row 8/12). Fresh unmounted mint. SG 6/6a, 925 200 220 895 E 1930 47 used collection (58) with the 1930 set plus most perfs, 1942 set and 1943 6 set with shades. Some care advised with the postmarks, but generally fine. STC 486 120 140 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO TOBAGO 896 896 C 1862 (23 Aug) entire letter to London, the front with fine PAID AT TOBAGO crowned circle (type CC1), manuscrpt 2/ credit mark and London arrival (15.9) cds, all in red the reverse with Tobago despatch cds over flap; vertical filing fold otherwise most attractive and rare in this quality. SG CC1 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 169
TRINIDAD 897 897 C 1901 06 1d two imperforate colour trials in black on white unwatermarked wove paper and black and red ob buff watermark CA (showing part of W of marginal letters); the later with minor blemishes. Both with fine large part o.g. 80 100 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 898 899 898 C 1914 1 grey green and carmine. Fresh example. Fine mint. SG 156, 275 110 130 899 C 1947 61 2c to 24c Postage Due set of eight in top right corner marginal plate blocks of four showing plate number 1 and sheet (mostly renumbered officially in blue crayon). Fine unmounted mint. SG D26/33 80 100 TURKEY 900 E 1911 Sultan s Trip, 1911 1 PIASTRE surcharge essay on 24 different stamps of 1876 86 issues, STB ex King Farouk of Egypt collection, a rare group in fine condition (24) Starting price: 100 400 500 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 901 Illustrated at 73% 901 C 1869 registered cover from Jonesboro, Georgia to Maine franked with 1867 3c with grill and 1869 3c (5) tied by target cancels. Pre printing paper fold affecting right hand stamp of each 1869 3c pair. A scarce franking for registered rate and most attractive. 130 150 170 SALE 5916 04.03.20
902 902 C 1869 24c green and violet, with grill, centred to right, large part original gum. Lovely fresh appearance. Philatelic Foundation Certficate (1979). SG 122, 8,000. Scott 120 600 700 903 903 C 1913 3c Rose Centered to top right, on cover addressed to New York cancelled by extremely rare Oil Barrel fancy cancel, alongside OIL CITY PA. Nov. 13 cds, cover has small part of back flap missing and a couple of filing vertical creases that don t affect stamp, nevertheless a clear strike of this attractive fancy cancel. After the first oil wells were drilled in 1859 by Col. Drake in nearby Titusville Oil City became a central town to the petroleum industry. 600 700 904 904 e 1931 Mildred Bruce flight on the Washington to New York stage of her World flight bearing 5c. cancelled by New York feb 5 1931 cds, fine condition, cover is signed by the pilot M. Bruce 100 120 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 171
905 Illustrated at 77% 905 E 1938 39 R. Archbold trans Pacific flight Guba cover with US 2c tied by New York machine cancel (24.May.1938), Netherlands Indies 10c cancelled by Hollandia (10. 5. 39), Australia 5d cancelled by Rose Bay East (3. Jan. 39) and Seychelles (uncancelled), on reverse C & W LTD/12JUN39/COCOS transit cds, some light toning and a light vertical fold clear of the stamps, signed by the pilot R. Archbold, Eustis P131c 220 250 VIETNAM 906 E 1951 30p blue green, Emperor Bao Dai (SG 73), complete sheet of 50 with central gutter, light even gum toning and gum just a little flat due to contact with interleaving, a couple of tears in margin but stamps unaffected, u/m, cat 9,000 110 130 YUGOSLAVIA 907 907 C 1928 15d, 20d and 30d flood surcharge overprints, unmounted o.g. SG 240/242 160 180 ZANZIBAR 908 908 C 1895 96 2a.blue optd on India showing error Zanibar (R7/2, July 1896 setting), fresh large part o.g. A superb example of this great rarity. Brandon cert. (1993) & BPA cert. (2013) SG 7k cat 6,000 2600 2800 909 E 1936 5c to 10s, set of thirteen in unmounted blocks of six; also KGVI selection. Mostly fine. (86) 150 170 172 SALE 5916 04.03.20
ZULULAND 910 910 C 1888 93 set of eleven, fine used. SG 1 11, 1300 350 400 GREAT BRITAIN Postal History 911 Illustrated at 69% 911 C 1574 1590 incoming mail selection of three entires to London from the Ex Corsini archive including with merchant guild mark 1574 from Venice and 1585 from Pisa, also a 1590 from Antwerp with pen ink lines, mixed condition 250 300 912 ½B 1642 1848 selection of entires/entire letters including 1642 letter from London to Antwerp with manuscript charged 1/8, Fifth Clause Post with examples from Okehampton and Shaftesbury, 1785 (1 Dec) with scarce straight line 204 LIVER/POOL hs; also a range of different Free types some on complete entires. Condition mixed 200 250 913 Illustrated at 69% 913 E Wiltshire 1789 1869 an interesting selection of pre stamp entires/entire letters including 1789 with two line WARMIN/STER and 91CALNE mileage hs, Amesbury (2) with straight line hs in blue, Melksham from London dated Jan 14/1840 (second day of usage), Pewsey (4) with undated circle and mileage mark and Penny Post 1837 and 1838, Salisbury (3), (twenty items) 200 250 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 173
914 914 E Somerset 1823 46 selection of ten entires/entire letters including Fifth Clause Post (5) with Bristol, Shepton Mallet (3, two different types) and Wincanton. Generally fair to fine 200 250 915 915 C 1869 (c.) two hand illustrated Irish fronts to the same addressee both with 1864 79 1d red, one with pen and ink Lady on a horse cancelled with part Irish 305 numeral duplex and the other hand coloured with People/cats climbing a road sign tied by Cahir MY 29/69 sideways duplex; also unused hand illustrated envelope depicting Two African men with uncancelled 1864 79 1d red (vertical crease and tear). Fair to fine (3) 100 120 916 E 1890 Jubilee of the Uniform penny Post printed envelopes both used, one bearing Hoster machine cancellation 10 JY/90 and the other uprated with 1887 1900 Jubilee 2d cancelled by Barbican 7 AP 94 registered oval; also 1902 distressed envelope registered and franked with 1902 10 1d, 2d cancelled by Towcester Aug 11/02 cds, apparently returned/diverted because contents were too fragile with white label (M No, 10) resealing the top. A most unusual and fascinating trio 120 150 174 SALE 5916 04.03.20
Mulready 917 917 C 1840 1d Mulready letter sheet, Stereo A219 from Bridport to Blandford, the front cancelled by black MC and neat Bridport AP 16 1841 cds; the reverse with Blandford AP 16 1841 cds across backflip, an usual horizontal filing crease otherwise fine. 100 120 918 918 C 1840 Mulready envelope (stereo 189) addressed to Brighton, neatly tied by crisp deep red MC, backstamped with London May 11, 1840 datestamp, minor faults and back flap small part missing. A rare early date, used within the first week of issue. Fine. SG ME2, 1,200++ 250 300 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 175
919 919 C 1840 (23 May) 1d Muready envelope, Forme 2, Stereo A146, addressed to Hunmanby, East Yorkshire tied by red MC, the reverse with red London dispatch and black Oxford transit cds; a couple of mounting thins and lower flap torn otherwise fine. ME2 200 250 920 920 C 1843 (20 Nov.) Mulready 1d lettersheet, Forme 2, (stereo A27) addressed to Plymouth with Atlas Insurance Company printed advert inside; neatly cancelled with crisp London No. 6 in MC, reverse with dispatch and arrival (21.11) handstamps; a couple of minor imperfections otherwise most attractive and scarce so fine. SG Spec ME1, 3,000 400 450 176 SALE 5916 04.03.20
921 921 C 1843 (7 July) Mulready 1d lettersheet, Forme 3, (stereo A63) addressed to Knutsford with The Economic Life Assurance Society printed advert inside (believed to be one of thirteen examples known); neatly cancelled with crisp London No. 1 in MC, reverse with dispatch handstamp only; a couple of minor imperfections otherwise most attractive and scarce so fine. SG Spec ME1, 3,000 500 600 922 922 C Lettersheet, Forme 1,Stereo A7. A very fine used example, London to Sheffield, neatly cancelled by a superb strike of the London no. 7 MC. Backstamped in London and Sheffield for JY 1 2 1843. Fine and scarce 900 1000 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 177
LINE ENGRAVED ISSUES 1840 1d Black 923 924 925 926 927 923 C Plate 1 (SG) four good to large margins, cancelled by a crisp strike from black MC. Fine with intense colour. SG 5 200 250 924 C Plate 1a (BG BH) horizontal pair, four clear to large margins, individually cancelled by crisp red MC. Fine SG 2 300 350 925 C Plate 1a (AC) four close to good margins, lightly cancelled by near complete red MC. SG 2 120 150 926 C Plate 1a (TF) worn plate, four close to good margins, lightly cancelled by near complete red MC. SG 2 120 150 927 C Plate 2 (GA), four fine to good margins, used by light black MC, fresh and intense colour 200 250 928 929 930 931 932 928 C Plate 2 (JC) four good to large margins, crisp part red MC. Very fine and most attractive. SG 2 120 140 929 C Plate 2 (JG) large to very large four margins, large part original gum, a lovely example. SG 2 RPSL cert. (1977) 4000 4500 930 C Plate 2 (PA) good to large margins, unused being regummed, small faults. Good appearance. BPA Certificate (2018). SG 2, 12,500 800 900 931 C Plate 2 (RH) four good to large margins, cancelled neat red MC. Most attractive. SG 2 120 140 932 C Plate 2 (TL) four good to very large margins, crisply cancelled by complete red MC. SG 2 150 170 933 933 C Plate 2 (BG) four margin example cancelled full red MC with a TP Guildford St handstamp alongside. Addressed to Leeds and back stamped in London for JY.07.1840. Exceptionally fine 300 350 178 SALE 5916 04.03.20
934 934 C Plate 3 (DF), four close to very large margins, cancelled by almost complete red MC 120 150 935 935 C Plate 3 (QH), very fine used good to huge four margined example, neatly tied upside down to a clean cover by a London No.8 MC. Sent from London to Kendal and backstamped with a London dispatch datestamp for AP.26.1844 and a Kendal arrival cds for the following day. Scarce and fine. 450 500 936 939 936 C Plate 3 (GI), four close to large margins, neatly cancelled by near complete red MC. SG 2 150 170 937 C Plate 4 (AK), four close to large margins, neatly cancelled by complete black MC. SG 2 150 170 938 C Plate 4 (JJ) four close to large margins, crisply cancelled by complete red MC. SG 2 150 170 939 A Plate 5 (SI TJ), lower marginal block of four with part marginal inscription... Letter. In wetting the Back be..., cut into at lower left and on right otherwise good margins and some ageing, large part original gum with lower stamps unmounted. An exceptionally rare block. SG 2, 140,000 4000 5000 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 179
940 941 943 940 C Plate 5 (TF) four close to large margins, lightly cancelled by near complete red MC. SG 2 120 150 941 C Plate 5 (QL) four close to large margins,finely cancelled by complete red MC. SG 2 120 150 942 C Plate 5 (CD) four close to large margins, lightly cancelled by large part red MC. SG 2 150 170 943 C Plate 6 (AC) four good to large margins, neatly cancelled by almost complete red MC. Fine. SG 2 150 170 944 944 C Plate 6 (DJ) 3 margin, just tied to cover by Bristol vermilion MC, to London. Horizontal filing crease still scarce. SG A1(1)vh 400 500 945 946 947 948 945 C Plate 6 ( T A to T C) left marginal strip of three, just cut into to large margins (only T C touching at base) large part original gum, vertical crease affecting inter margin between second and third stamp, clear of adhesives. A stunning item, with rich colour, scarce thus. SG 2 cat 37,500+ 7000 8000 946 C Plate 7 (OL) four close to large margins, lightly cancelled by near complete red MC, leaving profile clear. SG 2 120 150 947 C Plate 8 (PC) four good even margins, neat part red MC. Very fine and most attractive. SG 2 150 170 948 C Plate 9 (GE) mint small part o.g., three good to large margins cut into at upper left, a tiny corner crease at upper left and a couple of light stain spots otherwise fine, BPA certificate (1993), SG 2 20,000 700 900 180 SALE 5916 04.03.20
949 949 C Plate 10 (II), four good even margins, neatly tied to clean entire addressed to London by a crisp black MC with a Sunning Hill undated circle at far left, the reverse with Chertsey transit May 7, 1841 and London (8.5) arrival. A very attractive example from this difficult plate. SG 2, 3,500 1000 1200 950 950 C Plate 11 (OI), two good to large margins, close but clear at top, touched at right, used with neat black mc, Cat 4,600 210 250 951 951 E Un plated selection on cover/entire and piece, including: 1d. black on piece bearing brown Newport Isle of Wight MC dated MY 1840. Generally fair to fine condition. (4) 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 181
1840 2d Blue 952 953 955 952 C Plate 1 (RG), four clear to good margins, neat part red MC. Fine. SG 6 250 270 953 C Plate 1 (LI), four even margins, repaired at lower right corner, small part original gum. A collectable example. BPA Certificate (2019). SG 6, 48,000 1200 1400 954 C Plate 1, block of four (IK JL), close to clear margins, cancelled by four heavish black MC, JL damaged at lower right otherwise fair. A rare block. SG 4, 38,000 2500 3000 955 C Plate 1 (PG PH) horizontal pair, four close to good margins, bearing crisp individual strikes from red MC. Fresh colour. SG 5 350 400 954 956 957 958 959 956 C Plate 2 (PB), four good to large margins, light part black MC. Fine. SG 4 300 350 957 C Plate 2 (MJ) 4 margin example with neat MC in black, fine used SG 5 180 200 958 C Plate 2, (FI FK) horizontal strip of three, good to large margins, showing double letter K variety on FK, each stamp neatly cancelled by a crisp red MC. deep vibrant colour, an attractive multiple, scarce so fine. Spec. DS7d. Ex. Verus 1500 1800 959 C Plate 2 (LL), four close to large margins, lightly cancelled by red MC. Fresh colour. SG 5 250 270 182 SALE 5916 04.03.20 960 960 C Unplated (SI) 3 margin, just tied by black MC, Newcastle to London with addressee name crossed out and seal on reverse removed. SG 5 230 250
1841 1d Red-Brown 961 A From black plates, in small stockbook, selection of plated examples, including 3 in MC and 3 pairs. 84 examples, well worth careful inspection, good to fine used SG 8 1000 1200 962 963 962 C (OD) 3 margin example, close lower right with light Scottish numeral cancel in green, fine used (SG 8p) 280 320 963 C Plate 54 imprimatur, lettered SE, four margin example, one of only 22 possible example, very fine, with RPS certificate (2004), Ex The Royal Philatelic Collection 500 600 964 E Re used entire, on the front 1d plate 4 (FL) almost four margins addressed to Dublin and cancelled by red MC, on reverse the entire was re folded and re franked using another 1d black, plate 9 (BH) almost four margins addressed to Mountmellick cancelled by red MC, mixed condition including a vertical tear and other minor faults, nevertheless a very unusual combination 200 220 965 965 C 1846 (10 Jan) SALISBURY AND SWINDON EXTENSION OF THE WILTS/SOMERSET AND SOUTHAMPTON JUNCTION RAILWAY printed envelope franked with 1841 1d (defective) cancelled with No. 8 in oval of bars, red M/NR in circle alongside and SOWERBY BRIDGE circular undated circular hs below, the reverse with dispatch, transit and arrival cancels. A most unusual item and possibly unique 75 90 1841 2d Blue 966 967 966 C Plate 4 (CA), close to good margins, large part og. Fine with good colour. SG 14, 5,000 800 900 967 C Plate 4 (SD) Violet blue on lavender tinted paper, four good to large margins, lightly used. A fine example of scarce shade. SG 15aa 600 700 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 183
1854-57 1d paper more or less blued 968 968 C Plate 9, 1d Plum Die II, Watermark Large Crown, perf. 14, cancelled by Paisley 277 numeral obliterator, centred to foot. A very collectable example of this scarce stamp. RPS Certificate (1985). SG 31 150 170 969 C Plate 46, Large crown, Die II, perf 14, block of four lettered FI GJ. Very fine unmounted og with good colour. SG 40 80 90 1870-79 ½d 969 970 971 970 C rose red plate 9 (OT) sound used example SG 49 140 160 971 C Plate 9 (JI JJ) horizontal pair, unused without gum, few short perfs. Nonetheless a fine item seldom offered as a pair from this scarce plate. SG 49 10,000 500 550 1870-74 1½d 972 972 C Rose red, Plate 1, showing error of lettering OP PC for CP PC, cancelled by Bognor duplex with numeral in diamond (91) leaving lettering clear. A good example of this scarce variety. SG 53 300 350 EMBOSSED ISSUES 1847-54 973 973 C 10d brown, Die 3, imperforate on silk threaded paper, small to large margins, some splitting and small nick/tear at foot (repaired) and 6d purple, watermark inverted and reversed, cut into on all sides and ironed crease, regummed, both with BPA Certificate (2019). Also 6d postal stationery cut out with buff BPA Certificate. SG 57, 60, 31,000 1200 1400 184 SALE 5916 04.03.20
SURFACE PRINTED 1855-57 no corner letters 974 975 974 C 4d rose, watermark Large Garter, mint large part o.g., lightly mounted with fresh colour, BPA certificate (1985) from the pair of provenance, very fine SG 66a 1,750 350 400 975 C 4d rose, watermark Large garter inverted, mint large part o.g. with fresh and deep colour, a very fine example of this difficult watermark variety, RPS certificate (1986) SG 66awi 4,800 700 800 1865-67 Large uncoloured corner letters 976 977 978 976 C 3d rose (Plate 4) watermark inverted (SG 92Wi), scarce, fine used 130 140 977 C 4d Vermilion Plate 10. Fine and fresh unused o.g., example lettered CK. Good colour. 140 175 978 C 6d lilac (with hyphen), Plate 5 (OH), with wing margin at right, large part o.g. Good colour. SG 97 250 270 1867-80 Large uncoloured corner letters watermark Spray of Rose 979 980 981 982 983 984 985 979 C 3d rose, (CF) Plate 7, large part o.g. Good colour. SG 102 120 140 980 C 9d pale straw (CH) Plate 4, wing margin at right, neatly cancelled by part Lewes/DE 4/72 cds leaving the Queen s profile clear. Most attractive. SG 111 100 120 981 C 9d pale straw (MK), neatly cancelled with crisp SMITHFIELD MARKET B.O./A/SP 21/72/E.C. Very fine with good colour. SG 111 100 120 982 C 2s. brown (DE) Plate 1, wing margin at left, lightly cancelled with Malta A25 obliterator leaving Queen s profile clear. Much above average for this popular stamp. SG 121 500 600 983 C 2s. brown (EK), used by barred oval cancel in black, fine condition, RPS certificate (1970), SG 121 4,250 450 500 984 C 2s. brown (HA), mint large part o.g., small black spot at upper right, fine condition, D. Brandon certificate (2008), a rare stamp in mint condition SG 121 30,000 2000 2500 985 C 2s. brown (EH) Plate 1, small thin spot, re perforated at right and handstamp on reverse showing slightly through on front, part og, BPA Certificate (2019). also 1867 80 2s (QB) with BPA Certificate (2019) saying cannot be certified as unused. SG 121, 30,000 2500 2700 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 185
1867-83 High Values, watermark Maltese Cross 986 987 988 986 C 5s rose, Plate 1 (HJ), neatly cancelled with part Stock Exchange/E.C./JY 30/72 cds. Fine. SG 126 120 140 987 C 5s rose, (CC) with BPA pink certificate (2019) which states...creases, gum has been respread over a small central thin, still a representative example, good facially, large part o.g. SG 126 500 550 988 C 5s pale rose, Plate 2 (CG), lightly cancelled with Malta A25 obliterator. Fine. SG 127 120 140 989 990 991 989 C 5s pale rose, (DJ) with good BPA certificate (2019) which states...unused, regummed, which has affected the colour, still good facial appearance, SG 127 600 700 990 C 5s pale rose, (DH) Plate 2, with good BPA certificate (2019), which mentions bends and a little peripheral toning, centred to right, otherwise good facially, unused part o.g. SG 127 1200 1400 991 C 5s pale rose, (DA) Plate 1, with good BPA certificate (2019), which mentions original gum which has been disturbed by sweating, centred to l/r, otherwise good facially, unused part o.g. SG 127 1000 1200 992 993 994 992 C 10s greenish grey, (GI) Plate 1, with good BPA certificate (2019), which states unused, regummed, toned..., still good facial colour SG 128 5000 5500 993 C 10s Colour trial Plate 1 printed in brown, imperforated example lettered CD, mint large part o.g., overprinted SPECIMEN type 9, a very fine and scarce colour trial SG128var 450 500 994 C 1 brown lilac, (EA) Plate 1, with good BPA certificate (2019), which states unused, regummed, a little toned and discoloured..., still representative example of this rare stamp SG 129 10000 1100 186 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1867-83 High Values, watermark Large Anchor Blued Paper 995 996 997 998 995 C 10s. Die Proof with uncleared corner squares and Plate number circles cut down and mounted in a small sunken frame, a fine and scarce item. SG 131var 420 480 996 C 10s. grey green (Plate 1) blued paper lettered EG used by neat West Hartlepool (No. 28. 83) cds, very fine used with RPS certificate (2006) SG 131 4,500 1500 1700 997 C 10s grey green, (BF) on blued paper, plate 1, overprinted SPECIMEN with good BPA certificate (2019), small central tone spot, otherwise large part o.g. SG 131s, Spec J125t 2500 2200 998 C 5 orange on blued paper overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 9), some wrinkling and gum partly re distributed. Fair appearance. SG 133s, 3,500 400 450 White Paper 999 1000 999 C 10s Greenish grey. Fine used well centred example lettered GH, neatly cancelled by a crisp York St./Manchester cds for FE.15.1884. Scarce and fine. 2002 RPS Cert. 1400 1700 1000 C 1 brown lilac, (EB) watermark Anchor, plate 1, with good BPA certificate (2019), with Glasgow CDS 2.6.83, vertical bend, otherwise a sound used example SG 136 1000 1200 1001 1002 1003 1001 C 5 orange, (BM), cancelled with complete Maidstone/10 AM/Au 28/02 cds, well centred with pressed horizontal crease nevertheless a collectable example. Fine and attractive. SG 137, 3,500 500 550 1002 C 5 orange, mint large part o.g., nice appearance and well centered but gum disturbed by sweating and hinge removal and a pressed diagonal crease, BPA certificate (2019), SG 137 12,500 1000 1200 1003 C 5 orange, lettered CA, handstamped SPECIMEN type 11, mint large part o.g., very fresh colour and well centred, a couple of usual gum bends, an attractive stamp SG 137s spec. J128t 4,500 1500 1700 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 187
1004 1005 1004 C 5 orange, lettered AB, handstamped SPECIMEN type 16, mint large part o.g., fine condition, SG 137s spec. J128t 4,500 1200 1400 1005 C 5 orange, fine used, neatly cancelled by two clear strikes from GLASGOW cds dated NO 27 77, leaving the profile virtually clear. Few missing perfs at top, nonetheless a presentable example with fresh colour. T18 cat 3200 500 550 1873-80 Large coloured corner letters 1006 1007 1006 C 4d vermilion, Plate 15 (OK) fresh appearance, large part o.g. SG 152 350 400 1007 C 4d grey brown, Plate 17 (CF), cancelled by part of very neat Liverpool/ E X/JY 1/81 squared circle. Very fine and most appealing. SG 154 120 140 1008 1008 C 8d die proof in black on white glazed card (61x92mm), dated June 14, 1876 and BEFORE HARDENING both in black, fine. Sec. 2,250 250 270 188 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1880-81 New Design, No letters Illustrated at 85% 1009 C 1880 2d die proof printed in black on white glazed card (92x60mm), endorsed 27 JUL 80 in blue and BEFORE HARDENING in red, very fine condition, a seldom offered die proof 500 550 1010 1010 C 1880 81 5d indigo, left marginal block of twenty four (6x4) handstamped SPECIMEN (type 9). Very fine unmounted mint. A scarce block. SG 169s, 3,840+ 800 900 1883-84 High Values, Large coloured corner letters, watermark Large Anchor 1011 1011 C 5s. rose lettered EG wmk large Anchor imperforate Imprimatur on blued paper, large part o.g. minor gum bends, but otherwise a fine and fresh example with good colours SG176 var 550 650 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 189
1012 C 2s6d lilac, 5s crimson and 10s pale ultramarine, large part o.g. Fair to fine. SG 178, 181, 183a, 4,075 500 550 1013 1014 1015 1016 1013 C 2s.6d. lilac lettered IC, full o.g, couple of shortish perfs, mentioned for accuracy. Fine and fresh. SG 178 200 250 1014 C 5s. Crimson (GC), a bottom marginal example, lovely colour, fresh and very fine unmounted o.g. SG 181 450 500 1015 C 10s. ultramarine on white paper, lettered BA left marginal example, unmounted o.g. (mounted in the margin only), fresh colour, very fine, SG 183 900 1000 1016 C 10s ultramarine, small faults, large part og. Reasonable centring and colour. BPA Certificate (2019). SG 183, 2,250 300 350 1884 1 brown-lilac, Watermark Three Imperial Crowns 1017 1018 1017 C Lettered KA, mint part o.g., very fresh colours, a tiny tear above GE of POSTAGE otherwise fine, BPA certificate (2009), a rare stamp in mint condition SG 185 30,000 2000 2500 1018 C Overprinted with SPECIMEN (type 12), slightly shortish perfs at foot, large part og slightly toned gum. Fair with good colour. BPA Certificate (2019). SG 185s, 2,800 400 450 1888 1 Brown Lilac, Watermark Three Orbs 1019 1019 C Overprinted with SPECIMEN (type 11), unused without gum. Fine with good colour. BPA Certificate (2019). SG 186s, 6,800 700 800 1883-1884 Lilac and Green Issue 1020 1020 C 2½d bright mauve imperforate colour trial, printed on white gummed Crown watermarked paper lettered ET. Fine and scarce SG 190var 400 450 190 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1887-1900 Jubilee Issue 1021 E ½d to 1, mostly unmounted mint. Generally fine. (15) 750 850 1022 1022 C 2d green and scarlet, fine unmounted mint. Photocopy of RPS Certificate (1988) for a block of four. SG 199 140 160 1023 1023 E 4d green & purple brown, complete pane of twenty showing at least one White 4 in corner variety on eighteen stamps. Most attractive, very fine unmounted o.g. Spec. K33(1)e,f./SG 205 400 450 1024 1025 1024 C 5d dull purple and blue (Die I), large part o.g. A fine example with good colour. SG 207 160 180 1025 C 5d dull purple and blue Die 1, heavily hinged, part o.g. 207 140 160 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 191
1027 1028 1026 C 10d Dull purple and deep dull carmine. Very fine used o.g. block of four of this difficult shade (lower pair unmounted o.g.), superb deep colour. 1991 RPS Cert. 500 550 1027 C 1s. olive green colour trial, exceptionally fresh and fine o.g. SG 211var 400 500 1028 C 1 green (AA) cancelled with indistinct Threadneedle St. oval ds. Fair. SG 212 120 140 KING EDWARD VII 1026 1902-10 De La Rue Printing 1029 1030 1031 1029 C 10d slate purple and deep (glossy) carmine on chalk surfaced paper, large part o.g. Fine colour. Hendon Stamp Company Certificate (2001). SG 255 var, Spec M43 (4) 1400 1600 1030 C 10d slate purple and carmine, De La Rue printing, No Cross On Crown variety, RPS certificate (1989) fresh and fine unmounted o.g. SG Spec. M43(2)b/255a 200 250 1031 C 5s deep bright carmine, exceptionally deep colour. Very fine unmounted o.g. Spec. M51(2)/ SG 264var 150 170 1032 E Largely complete collection mixed mint and used on album pages, including: values to 1 dull blue green, De La Rue and Somerset House printings, selected shades and plate block and large blocks up to sixteen. Generally fine condition, with fresh colours, viewing recommended. (hundreds) 700 800 1911 Harrison & Sons Printing 192 SALE 5916 04.03.20 1033 1034 1035 1033 C ½d dull yellow green and 1d rose red, both grossly misperforated, fine unmounted mint. SG 267 var, 272 var 120 140 1034 C 2½d bright blue variety Watermark Inverted, mint large part o.g., very fine example of this watermark variety of the Harrison printing, SG 276wi 1,250 400 500 1035 C ½d perf 15 x 14 deep dull green (very blotchy print), neat cds. Fine colour. RPS Certificate (2000). SG 279 var, Spec M4 (3) 150 170
1911-13 Somerset House Printing 1036 1037 1039 1036 C 10s blue unmounted o.g., a desirable lower interpanneau marginal example of the Somerset House printing with fresh colour, SG 319 2,100 800 1000 1037 C 10s blue, lower right corner marginal with date cut, very fine unmounted og. Fine colour and appearance. SG 319, Spec. M54(2) 800 1000 1038 C 10s blue large part o.g. Fine colour. SG 319 var, Spec M54 (2) 250 280 1039 C 1 deep green vertical pair, used by neat and well centred Guernsey MY 18 12 cds s, with RPS certificate (2004), very fine SG 320 1,500+ 400 450 KING GEORGE VI 1911-12 Downey Head 1040 1041 1040 C ½d bluish green (Die A) wmk Imperial Crown, fine, fresh unmounted o.g. SG 323 140 160 1041 C 1d scarlet vermilion, bottom marginal example of this rare shade, with copy of Brandon certificate (2004) fresh and fine unmounted o.g. SG Spec.N11(6)/342 var 300 350 1912-24 Profile Head watermark Royal Cypher 1042 1042 C 8d black on yellow (no watermark), l/h marginal example, with BPA certificate (1983), fine o.g. SG Spec N28a/390var 500 600 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 193
1913 Seahorses, Waterlow Printing 1043 C 2s6d deep sepia brown, right marginal example, fine unmounted mint and 2s6d sepia brown, fine large part o.g. SG 399/400 170 190 1044 1045 1044 C 2s6d deep sepia brown and sepia brown shades, 5s rose carmine and 10s indigo blue, all part/large part o.g. SG 399/402 500 550 1045 C 2s6s to 1, set of four, light cds used. Generally fine. SG 400/3, 3,000 700 800 1046 E 2s6d sepia brown from the left of the sheet with fresh colour, fine unmounted mint. SG 400, 600 150 170 1047 1048 1049 1050 1047 C 5s rose carmine, one minor wrinkle. Fresh colour, fine unmounted mint. SG 401 210 250 1048 C 5s Carmine red, unmounted mint o.g., very well centred and with fresh colour, SG Spec N66(3) 1,500 400 450 1049 C 1 green (Spec. N72(1)), fresh large part o.g. Lovely colour. SG 403, 2,800 1000 1200 1050 C 1 green, a couple of shortish perfs., large part o.g. Fresh appearance, SG 403 500 550 1051 1052 1053 1051 C 1 green, mint large part o.g., fresh colour, few shortish perfs at lower side, fine condition SG 403 2,800 500 600 1052 C 1 deep green (Spec. N72(2)), large part o.g. Good colour. SG 403 var 1000 1200 1053 C 1 dull blue green (Spec. N72(3)), large part o.g. Good colour. SG 404, 2,800 1000 1200 194 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1915 Seahorses, De La Rue Printing 1054 1055 1056 1054 C 2s.6d. grey brown, full o.g. evenly toned gum, otherwise fine with good colour. SG 407 200 250 1055 C 2s6d very deep brown, large part o.g. Fine colour. RPS Certificate (2012). SG Spec N64(11) 600 700 1056 C 2s6d blackish brown, large part o.g. Good colour. RPS Certificate (1986). SG Spec N64(14) 380 420 1057 C 2s6d Cinnamon brown, one shortish perf at foot, unmounted mint with fresh colour. Brandon Certificate (2010). SG Spec N64(9) 400 450 1058 1059 1060 1058 C 5s pale carmine (worn plate), large part o.g. Fresh appearance, SG 410 150 170 1059 C 5s. pale carmine (worn plate), large part o.g., couple of short perfs barely detract. Fine with good colour. SG 410 200 250 1060 C 5s bright carmine, large part o.g. Lovely fresh colour. SG Spec N67(1) 180 200 1061 1062 1061 C 5s carmine, large part o.g. Good colour. SG Spec N67(2) 180 200 1062 C 5s pale carmine, large part o.g. Good colour. SG Spec N67(3) 240 260 1063 1064 1065 1063 C 10s deep blue from the left part of the sheet, unmounted mint. Lovely fresh colour. SG 411, 5,500 1800 2000 1064 C 10s blue, a couple of shortish perfs., large part o.g. Fresh appearance, SG 412 500 550 1065 C 10s blue, centred to right, light cds used. Good colour. SG 412, 875 180 200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 195
1066 1067 1066 C 10s pale blue, large part o.g. Good colour. SG 413, 3,500 1000 1200 1067 C 10s. pale blue lower left corner of the sheet, large part o.g. with toned gum. Nonetheless a fine item with good colour and centring, desirable in positional form. SG 413 cat 3500 800 900 1068 1069 1068 C 10s blue, large part o.g. Good colour. SG Spec N70(1) 900 1000 1069 C 10s deep blue (worn plate), large part o.g., light overall gum toning. Good colour. RPS Certificate (2012). SG Spec N70(8) 800 900 1915 Seahorses, De La Rue Printing 1070 1070 C 1918 19 Bradbury, Wilkinson printings, basic mint set of four to 10s. dull grey blue. Varying faults, with creasing and toning, 10s. with redistributed gum. Otherwise fine, with fresh colours. Viewing advised. SG 414,414a,416,417 500 550 1071 C 2s6d (14) mint selection arranged on album leaves with good variation of shades some with certificates. Large part o.g. to unmounted mint. generally good to fine. (14) 2000 2200 196 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1924-26 Profile Head Watermark Block Cypher 1072 C ½d to 9d all with variety Watermark Inverted, unmounted o.g., generally very fine condition, SG 418i/427i 250 300 1073 1074 1073 C 2d orange from the right of the sheet variety NO WATERMARK, fine unmounted (mounted in margin only. SG 421a, 2,250 500 550 1074 C 4d Grey green overprinted SPECIMEN type 32. Rare, fine unused o.g. Spec. N39t./SG 424var 400 450 1929 Postal Union Congress 1076 1075 1075 C 1½d purple brown PUC, top marginal block of four showing 1829 for 1929 variety in position R.2/5. Superb unmounted o.g. Spec. NCom7c./SG 436var 200 220 1076 C 2½d blue watermark inverted; light tone spots, unmounted mint. Fine appearance. SG 437Wi, 3,750 600 700 1077 1078 1079 1077 C 1 black from the left of the sheet, fine unmounted mint. SG 438, 1,100 350 380 1078 1 black from the right of the sheet, light overall toning. Fine unmounted mint. SG 438 350 400 1079 C 1 black, full o.g. evenly toned gum. Nonetheless fine with fresh colour. SG 438 300 350 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 197
1934-36 Photogravure Issue 1080 1080 C 1½d colour trial in Royal blue, lower right corner marginal horizontal pair, printed on glazed ungummed and unwatermarked paper, very fine SG 441var 300 350 1081 C 1s. bistre brown unmounted o.g. lower left corner marginal Y/36 control block of six, cylinder 4 no dot, perf. type 5, very fine SG 449 100 120 1934 Re-engraved 1082 C Set of 3 to 10s. indigo (2s.6d & 5s, left hand marginal) Full o.g. with evenly toned gum. Otherwise fine with good colours. SG 450 452 250 300 King George VI 1083 1083 E 1939 48 10s dark blue, top marginal block of four, lower left stamp showing Dot in scroll variety and single 10s Steel blue black shade with BPA Certificate (1993); fine unmounted og 260 280 198 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1084 1086 1085 1084 C 1941 ½d pale green, watermark inverted, left marginal single imprimatur from the National Postal Museum Archives with handstamp on reverse. Fine unmounted og. SG 485 var 150 170 1085 E 1941 43 1d scarlet, right marginal block of six (3x2) used on small piece cancelled on the day of issue (AP 1/41) variety IMPERFORATE BETWEEN HORIZONTALLY, small ink mark at lower left probably from the postmark. Fine and a scarce multiple. RPS Certificate (1999). SG J2a, 2,700 350 400 1086 C 1942 1½d pale red brown, watermark upright, horizontal pair imprimatur from the National Postal Museum Archives with handstamp on reverse. Fine unmounted og. SG 487 var 400 450 1087 E 1948 RSW 1, complete sheet of twenty (5x4) and 1 brown, complete sheet of forty (8x5); fine unmounted og. SG 478b, 494 350 400 Queen Elizabeth II 1089 1090 1088 1091 1088 C 1961 Parliamentary Conference 6d and 1s3d marginal imperforate imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. RPS Certificates (2008)SG 629/30 850 950 1089 C 1963 Bradbury, Wilkinson 5s red variety PIRINTED ON THE GUMMED SIDE, one shortish perforation at foot and 2s6d black brown with clear offset on reverse; both unmounted og. SG 596ab, 1,600 250 270 1090 C 1964 Geographical Congress 2½d to 1s6d, phosphor set of four from the right of the sheet, imperforate imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. RPS Certificate (2018). SG 651p/4p 1700 1800 1091 C 1965 Post Office Tower 3d and 1s3d, imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. RPS Certificate (2016). SG 679/80 850 950 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 199
1092 1092 C 1965 ITU 9d and 1s6d, imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. RPS Certificate (2018). SG 683/4 850 950 1093 1093 C 1966 Chrismas 3d and 1s6d, imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. SG 713/4 850 950 1094 1094 C 1967 EFTA 9d and 1s6d, imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. SG 715/6 850 950 1095 1097 1095 C 1967 Christmas 3d to 1s6d set of three imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. SG 756/8 1200 1400 1096 E 1967 Christmas 3d selection of varieties ( including horizontal right marginal pair IMPERFORATE, singles with 2mm DOWNWARD SHIFT OF ROSE and used on commercial cover with variety GOLD OMITTED. Generally good to fine. (5 items) 180 200 1097 C 1967 Christmas 3d variety PRINTED ON THE GUMMED SIDE, fine unmounted og. SG 756b, 625 150 170 200 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1098 1098 E 1967 Christmas 1s6d, left plate number vertical strip of four, the lower two stamps with variety ULTRAMARINE OMITTED, the top with major shift and the second with partial omission. Fine unmounted og with normal plate strip for comparison. SG 758b, var, 1,500+ 400 450 1099 1100 1101 1099 C 1968 British Paintings unmounted mint selection of varieties including 4d GOLD OMITTED, 1s6d GOLD OMITTED, vertical pair EMBOSSING OMITTED and a single with blue shift, 1s9d vertical pair with perforation shift upwards. Generally fair to fine. (5 items) 200 220 1100 C 1968 British Paintings, right marginal example with variety GOLD (VALUE AND QUEEN S), EMBOSSING AND PHOSPHOR OMITTED. Fine unmounted og with normal for comparison, SG 772b, 650 150 170 1101 C 1969 Durham Cathedral 5d. grey black, orange, pale bluish violet and black, variety Pale bluish violet omitted (Queens Head) fine used. Couple of minor short perfs mentioned for accuracy. The first used example of this variety which we have handled, offered with a normal mint example for comparison. BPA cert. (2019) SG 796b (cat 12,500 for mint) 1000 1200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 201
1102 1103 1102 C 1969 Investiture 9d imperforate imprimatur single from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. SG 805 420 480 1103 C 1970 Christmas 4d to 1s6d,, set of three imperforate marginal imprimatur singles from the NPM archives. Fine unmounted mint. SG 838/40 1200 1400 1104 E 1971 Christmas unmounted selection of varieties including 2½p vertical pair IMPERFORATE, 3p with LEMON OMITTED and normal, 7½p with GOLD (QUEEN S HEAD) OMITTED and normal, single and a cylinder number block of ten (2x5) with EMBOSSING OMITTED. Generally fair to fine. (8 items) 320 380 1105 1105 C 1972 3p Christmas block of 4 showing bright green omitted error, offered with normal for comparison, fine u/m SG 914b 250 270 1106 1107 1106 C 1972 9p. Anniversaries, brown omitted error (facial features) Full o.g. offered with a normal for comparison. Scarce. SG 903b 1000 1200 1107 C 1973 British Paintings 5p with variety GREENISH YELLOW OMITTED. Fine unmounted og with normal for comparison, SG 932b, 1,200 300 350 202 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1108 1109 1108 C 1979 10p. brt rose red, grey black, chestnut, chrome yellow, dp violet and gold Christmas, imperforate vertical pair, unmounted o.g., very fine SG 1105b 1,750 160 180 1109 C 1982 19½p. British Motor Cars gutter block of 4, variety imperforate between stamp and right margin, unmounted, rare only 20 examples recorded SG spec W529a 350 400 1110 E 1988 95 Castle high values unmounted mint variety selection with perforation shifts comprising 1988 2 gutter pair (horizontal). 1992 5 1.50 (vertical), 2 gutter pair (horizontal) and 3 marginal (horizontal). Fine. (4 items) 120 140 1111 1112 1113 1111 C 1995 Greetings in Art (1st) Children playing stamp excised from the booklet pane of ten with variety SILVER (QUEEN S HEAD AND 1ST) OMITTED. Fine unmounted mint with a complete booklet for comparison. SG 1865 var 300 350 1112 C 1998 (2nd) bright blue and (1st) bright orange red die cut set of 2, so called dagger perfs, scarce fine u/m SG 2039b/2040b 200 220 1113 C 1998 (2nd) bright blue and (1st) bright orange red die cut set of 2, so called dagger perfs, scarce fine u/m SG 2039b/2040b 220 240 Booklets & Panes 1114 1114 C 1907 (Aug) 2s.0d. booklet, all panes with good perforations throughout, minor wear to cover nonetheless a fine and fresh example of this difficult booklet well above average. SG BA3 1000 1200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 203
1115 1116 1115 C 1908 (Aug) 2s.0d. booklet, mostly good perforations throughout, (except for ½d panes) Otherwise a fine and clean example. SG BA4 800 900 1116 C 1911 (Aug) 2s.0d. booklet, on the whole, good perforations, with first and second trimmed at foot and top. Nonetheless a clean and fresh example of the first King George V booklet. SG BB1 600 700 1117 1118 1117 C 1912 (Apr) 2s.0d. booklet, with mostly good perforations throughout, minor wear to front cover. Otherwise fine, above average for this booklet. SG BB2 700 800 1118 C 1912 (Sept) 2s.0d. booklet, with good perforations throughout, slight crease to front cover. Nevertheless a fine and clean example. SG BB3 350 400 1119 1120 1119 C 1913 (Jan) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No. 9), good perforations throughout, slight wear affecting front cover. Otherwise fine, still above average for this booklet. SG BB5 300 350 1120 C 1913 (Apr) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No. 33), mostly good perforations throughout, crease affecting front cover. Still a presentable example of this early King George V booklet. SG BB6 500 550 204 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1121 1122 1121 C 1915 (Nov) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No. 36), good perforations throughout, creasing affecting back cover. Otherwise a fine and fresh example. SG BB7 600 700 1122 C 1917 (Sept) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No. 77), mostly good perforations throughout. A fresh example of this booklet well above average. SG BB10 400 450 1123 1124 1123 C 1924 (Feb) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No.1), good perforations throughout. Minor crease to front cover. Nonetheless,a fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BB11 700 800 1124 C 1933 2s blue cover (Edition No.11). Very fine and fresh example. Scarce. SG BB12 250 270 1125 1126 1125 C 1935 (Jan) 2s.0d. booklet (Edition No.291), mostly good perforations throughout, a little trimmed in places. Otherwise a fine and fresh example. SG BB15 700 800 1126 C 1935 2s. Booklet edition 291, photogravure stamps with red brown advertisements, spec. NB25a(3), a rare booklet in fine condition SG BB 15 2,700 700 800 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 205
1127 1128 1127 C 1918 (Jan) 3s. booklet (Edition No. 2), largely good perforations, trimmed in places, crease to front cover. Otherwise fine a presentable example. SG BB18 500 550 1128 C 1919 (July) 3s. booklet (Edition No. 25), largely good perforations, trimmed in places. Otherwise fine and fresh. SG BB19 350 400 1129 1130 1129 C 1921 (Apr) 3s. experimental booklet (Edition No. 35), mostly good perforations, trimmed in places. Stain affecting front cover. Otherwise fine, still a presentable example of this difficult booklet. SG BB20 350 400 1130 C 1922 (May) 3s. booklet (Edition No. 38), mostly good perforations, a tad trimmed in places. Otherwise a most fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BB22 1000 1200 1131 1132 1131 C 1922 (June) 3s. experimental booklet (Edition No. 24), mostly good perforations, trimmed in places. Otherwise fine and fresh. SG BB23 500 550 1132 C 1924 3s Booklet (Edition 129). Fine and fresh booklet with each pane overprinted CANCELLED type 28. Scarce. 500 550 206 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1133 1134 1133 C 1929 Postal Union Congress 3s. booklet (edition 1970), couple of pinholes to cover of booklet, otherwise fine and fresh. SG BB27 150 170 1134 C 1920 (July) 3s.6d. booklet (Edition No. 29) largely good perforations throughout, a couple tad trimmed. Nonetheless a very fine and fresh example of this sought after booklet. SG BB30 500 550 1135 1136 1135 C 1921 (Jan) 3s.6d. booklet (Edition No. 33) largely good perforations with some trimmed, mall cover crease. Otherwise fine and fresh. SG BB31 800 900 1136 C 1921 (July) 3s.6d. booklet (Edition No. 3) largely good perforations with some trimmed, slight cover imperfections. Otherwise fine and fresh, above average for this booklet. SG BB32 800 900 1137 1138 1137 C 1921 (July) 3s.6d. booklet (Edition No. 17) good perforations throughout, a tad trimmed in places, barely detracts. Still a exceptionally fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BB32 800 900 1138 C 1931 (Aug) 5s. booklet (Edition No. 1) mostly good perforations, some trimmed panes. Still a very fine and fresh example of this scarce booklet. SG BB33 1000 1200 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 207
1139 C 1937 ½d green booklet pane of six, each overprinted CANCELLED Type 33 and punched, watermark upright, unmounted mint with fine perfs. SG QB1s ( 300) 100 120 1140 C 1937 ½d green booklet pane of six, each overprinted CANCELLED Type 33 and punched, watermark inverted, unmounted mint with fine perfs. SG QB1as ( 300) 100 120 1141 C 1937 1½d red brown booklet pane of six, each stamp overprinted CANCELLED Type 33, watermark inverted, unmounted mint with fine perfs. SG QB23as ( 300) 100 120 1142 1143 1142 C 1940 2s.6d. booklet (Edition No. 2) good perforations, with trimmed vertical perfs at foot. Otherwise a fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BD13 400 450 1143 C 1940 2s.6d. booklet (Edition No.12) good perforations, few trimmed perfs. Otherwise a fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BD14 400 450 1144 1144 C 1940 2s.6d. booklet (Edition No.34) good perforations throughout. Fine and fresh example of this booklet. SG BD15 300 350 1145 C 1948 Experimental 1s. booklet with plain cream covers, good perforations, with some trimmed vertical perfs. Nevertheless an extremely rare booklet, seldom offered. BPA cert. (undated and certified as old SG Spec B65) SG BD6 1000 1200 1146 C 1948 1s booklet, cream cover, 1½d and 1d panes average perfs, ½d pane perfs clipped at left, otherwise fine SG BD6, cat 9,000 3000 3200 208 SALE 5916 04.03.20 1145 1146
1147 E 1904 53 collection of booklets arranged on album pages including better complete 1904 2s0½d (BA1), 2s 1911 (BA6), 1912 (BB2), 1924, edition 27, (BB12). 1934, edition 326, (BB17), 3s, (BB24) editions 60, 94, 157 and 203 ( Punched and Cancelled ), some with advert panes only and 1935 Silver Jubilee 2s (7), 3s (4). Condition very mixed with some fine. (61) 1500 1700 Officials 1148 1150 1151 1152 1148 C 1840 VR 1d black, clear to good margins, very slight facial rubbing and minor toning, part og (respread). A very collectable example of this rare stamp. BPA Certificate (2019). SG V1, 20,000 3000 3500 1149 C Selection of four comprising 1882 1901 6d grey, plate 18 overprinted IR OFFICIAL, then three overprinted GOVT PARCELS being 1887 90 1s orange brown, 1s dull green and 1891 1900 1s dull green and carmine (SG O4, O64, O68 and O78), all used with part parcel cancels, cat 1,015 60 70 1150 C 1882 1901 Official stamp Inland Revenue 1s. dull green lettered EF, mint part o.g., good colour, a tiny thin in upper left, fine condition, APS certificate (1994), a rare stamp in mint condition, SG O7 6,000 600 700 1151 C 1882 1901 Official stamp Inland Revenue 5s. rose on white paper lettered AE, unused regummed, fine condition, Roumet certificate (2013), a rare stamp in unused condition, SG O9 12,000 600 700 1152 C 1890 1 Brown lilac (I.R. Official, Wmk. three Orbs) lettered ND optd SPECIMEN type 11. Full original gum, few shortish perfs, mentioned for accuracy. Nonetheless a choice example of this scarce departmental issue. SG O12s Spec. L10s. 3500 4000 1153 1154 1156 1153 C 1902 04 5s. large part o.g. I.R. OFFICIAL with lovely fresh colour. An attractive example of this rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1930) and B.P.A. Certificate (1986). SG O25 9000 10000 1154 C 1903 04 Adimiralty Officials 3d dull purple/orange yellow, unmounted o.g., a fine example of this scarce stamp, RPS certificate (2002) SG O112 2,600 400 500 1155 E 1882 1904 used range (37) on leaves, fair to fine, a representative group. STC 2657 230 250 1156 C 1896 1902 5d dull purple and blue overprinted O. W./OFFICIAL, large part og. A fair example of this rare departmental issue. SG 34, 4,000 800 1000 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 209
REGIONALS 1157 1157 A 1948 to 2015 comprehensive mint and fine used collection in SG Universal album. Including mint General Issue 2½d Broken wheel variety (2), England set of 4 type 1, N. Ireland, 17p type II, Scotland 17p type II m+u, Wales 5½p low emblem and value mint, and basic sets to to 1.33 mint and used, plus Scotland 2003 seven different colour trials with issued stamps for comparison and Wales ten different colour trials with issued stamps for comparison. Very large catalogue value and face value. Careful viewing recommended. Fine used and u/m (Hundreds) 500 600 1158 1158 C (Isle of Man) 1958 68 3d deep lilac, chalk surfaced paper, about 200 examples all good to fine used SG 2a (c200) cat 1,300 100 120 END OF MORNING SESSION 210 SALE 5916 04.03.20
AFTERNOON SESSION COMMENCES AT 14:00 COLLECTIONS & RANGES Great Britain 1159 3B 1840 2009 mixed mint and used collection arranged in twenty assorted volumes and in packets/small boxes, contained in three cartons, including 1840 1d on piece, Seahorses to 10s, QEII decimal issues mint with booklets and first day covers to date; also Ireland selection mainly first days covers and general world. Condition variable. (thousands) 600 700 1160 ½B 1840 1900 collection in two albums with postal history well represented including 1840 1d black (4, two used, two on entires), 2d blue (2) used, a 1d Mulready cancelled by four black MC s, 1841 1d red range including a block of 8 used, 1847 embossed 1s. cut square on entire to New Orleans, 1870 4d pl. 11 on entire to France cancelled by inspector mark, 1883 84 5d, 6d and 9d specimen, 1883 84 2s.6d to 10s. specimen, 1884 1 used, 1887 92 1 used, 1883 86 Government Parcels 9d and 1s. specimen ; interesting cancel seen including 1862 6d on entire to Prussia with International exhibition special cancel; unusual destination including Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, mixed condition with fine, a very fascinating lot, viewing advised (hundreds) 6000 7000 1161 1B 1840 c.2000 mixed mint and used collection with much duplication, housed in twelve albums, comprising of: 1840 1d. black, a quantity of postal history, FDC s, a stockbook of unplated of Penny Reds, with strength in KGV values to PUC 1 black (used). Generally fair to fine condition, fruitful viewing. (hundreds) 400 450 1161A A 1840 1951 largely complete mixed mint and used collection housed in one album, including, 1840 1d black (3) & 2d blue, selected Line Engraved, Surface printed and Jubilee issues, 1902 10 DLR values to 1 dull blue green (including shades), 1913 34 'Seahorses's various printings to 10s, 1937 48 values to 1 brown, 1948 RSW set to 1 blue, also selected Postage Due's and Officials. Condition a little mixed in places however, generally fine, viewing recommended. (hundreds) 400 450 1162 C 1840 1886 GB & Commonwealth assortment including GB 1840 1d four close to good margins used, C.O.G.H 1858 1s. bright yellow green three close to clear margins used,grenada 1883 4d. & 6d.three tete beche pairs unmounted, Malta 1885 86 part set of 5 to 5s. rose mint. Generally fine and fresh condition. (9) 200 250 1163 B 1840 1980 mint and used collection housed in a box including 1840 1d black and 2d blue used, 1864 79 1d red plate 209 lower right corner horizontal strip of three mint, 1873 80 4d sage green specimen mint, KEDVII basic set to 1s. mint, decimal face value; also a collection of Norfolk and few other countries, mixed condition (hundreds) 210 260 1164 A 1840 1979 mint and used collection housed in an album including 1840 1d black used, mixed condition 40 50 1165 A 1840 1990s mint and used collection in a stockbook, including 1840 1d black, duplicated penny reds, a 1909 registered cover to Germany bearing KEDVII ½d and 1d plus QV 2d and 2½d cut out from postal stationery used as postage, mixed condition (hundreds) 100 120 1166 B 1840 1970 mint and used collection housed in a box including QV 1840 1d black used (2), 1867 80 5s. pl. 4 used, some postal history and few used abroad, 1924 1½ selection of mint booklet advert and two stamps (69), mixed condition, viewing recommended (hundreds) 800 900 1167 1B 1840 to 2000 mixed mint and used collection housed in four stockbooks, including: 1840 1d black (8) and 2d blue, 1847 Embossed values to 1s. green, 1864 79 plated selection of Penny Reds to plate 225, selected Surface Printed and Jubilee values, 1902 10 DLR set to 1 dull blue green, KGV values to Seahorse 10s (various printings), large quantity of decimal face value including Definitive s and commemorative s. Some duplication throughout, slightly mixed condition but mostly fine, viewing recommended. (hundreds) 4000 4500 1168 ½B 1840 1920s mint and used collection including 1840 1d black (2, one on entire, one on large piece), 1883 84 10s. used (2), 1887 92 to 1s. mint, 1902 13 to 1s. mint, range of Officials, also a selection of German stamps and few from other countries, mixed condition (hundreds) 400 450 1169 3B An early to modern collection arranged in sixteen assorted volumes, loose in packets/tins, etc., with strength in modern decimal issues including booklets and presentation packs; also a range of general world. Condition variable with some fine. (thousands) 600 700 1170 ½B 1840 1936 mint and used duplicated accumulation arranged in two stockbook, housed in a half carton, including 1840 1d (5, one unused), 1867 86 5s selection with White paper Plate 4 (BH), 1883 84 10s (3), 1891 1 (2, one lettered JC with frame breaks), KEVII range used to 1 (both printings) with some lower values in blocks, KGV Seahoses with good range of printings and shades to 1, 1929 PUC 1 used (2), 1934 Re engraved to 10s. A valuable lot well worth careful inspection. Generally fair to fine. (thousands) 4000 5000 1171 B 1840 1990s mint and used collection housed in a box including 1840 1d black (3) and 2d blue used, modern face value, some postal history etc, mixed condition (hundreds) 120 150 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 211
1172 B Collection in four vols to late 1970s incl a few pre stamp entires, 1840 1d black used (faults) then rather sparse but with 1934 re engraved set to 10s noted, QEII incl some fdcs from early 1960s incl a few better such as 1965 Battle of Britain, later issues to 1978 incl most fdcs, cond rather variable (Few Hundreds) 130 150 1173 4B Accumulation in 4 cartons including used 1d black (faults) QEII m+u to 1979, the odd presentation pack, Royal Mail issue FDCs 1970 to 2015. A little Germany and Indonesia. Plus Jersey, substantially complete collection of both unused and fine used plus FDC`s in eight volumes and one small envelope from 1974 to 2005 incl commemoratives, definitives and miniature sheets, generally fine (Hundreds) 200 220 1174 A 1840 1964 mainly used collection arranged in an album including 1840 1d (6), 2d, 1847 54 Embossed 10d, Die II, brown, four large margins, 1s green, close to good margins, later Surface printed issues to 10s. Condition very mixed with some fine. (hundreds) 300 350 1175 1175 E 1840 1957 mostly mint/unused collection on three hagner s sheets including 1840 1d black (11), 2d blue (3), 1841 51 2d blue (15, one used), 1847 54 10d (2), 1s. (2, one with Ceremuga certificate), 1862 64 3d (2) 6d (2), 1s. (2), 1867 80 2s. blue, 2s, brown (2, one used, one specimen), 1867 83 5s. pl. 1(Sismondo certificate), 10s. (3 used), 1 (2, one used, one specimen), 5 (2, one used, one specimen), 1883 84 5s. (2), 10s. (6), 1884 1 (2, one unused BPA certificate, one specimen), 1913 1, very mixed condition, huge catalogue value, viewing essential (95) 20000 25000 1176 C 1840 1910 used selection including 1840 1d black and 2d blue, 1887 92 1, 1902 10 1, mixed condition with fine (9) 220 260 1177 C 1840 41 Line Engraved mixed lot,including up to four margins, unplated selection of: 1d. black (13), 2d. blue, 1841 1d. red mint and used horizontal pairs (3), and 1841 2d. blue used horizontal pair. Generally fair to fine condition, careful examination sure to reward. (18) 1000 1200 212 SALE 5916 04.03.20 1177
1178 B 1841 1990s mint and used collection in five volumes housed in a box including 1883 84 2s6d to 10s. used, with strength in modern face value with stamps up to 10, mixed condition (thousands) 120 150 1179 A 1841 1965 used collection arranged in a red SG Windsor album including QV to 5s, KEVII to 1s, KGV to 10s, KGVI to 1; also postage dues. Condition mixed. (hundreds) 120 140 1180 E 1865 1940s. mixed mint and used collection on album pages, Hagners and stockcards including: selected surface printed values to 5 orange and selected Jubilees values to 1s. green and carmine. KGV plate/control blocks, varieties, 1934 imperf colour trails and Seahorses (various printings) to 10s.,1929 PUC set to 1 black. Generally fair to fine condition, viewing recommended. (hundreds) 800 900 1181 3B An early to modern duplicated accumulation housed twenty assorted volumes and loose pages, contained in three cartons, including mint 1887 1900 Jubilees to 1s (both), 1939 48 2s6d to 1 set of six and QEII decimal face value to 2006 mostly in pairs. Condition mixed with some fine. (thousands) 1000 1200 1182 ½B 1902 51 mint collection arranged in two SG De Luxe Windsor albums, contained in a half carton, including shades, watermark varieties and selected blocks with KEVII to 1s, KGV to 2s6d with booklet pane, some adverts, and cylinder blocks. Condition fair to fine. (hundreds) 900 1000 1183 B 1924 1975 mint collection arranged in seven assorted volumes and loose, contained in a carton, with complete sheets of 1960 s definitives and commemoratives, decimal cylinder, etc. Mainly good to fine. (thousands) 400 450 1184 E 1953 67 Harrison and Son presentation folder collection including 1953 Coronation, 1957 Scout Jamboree, 1963 Red Cross with enclosed a letter signed by Reginald Bevins (Postmaster General), 1965 Arts Festival with enclosed a letter signed by Joseph Slater (Assistant Postmaster General), mixed condition with fine, a most unusual collection (28 folders) 300 400 1185 E 1953 73 collection of stitched types, all different, arranged on album pages including pre decimal 1s (13), 2s (37), 2s6d (14), 3s (3), 3s9d (5), 4s6d (20), 5s (40), 6s (11), 10s (7), 1 Cooks and decimal 10p (28), 25p (12), 30p (19), 45p (2), 50p (14) 85p and 1 Wedgwood ; some with pencil annotation on front cover otherwise fair to fine 250 270 1186 ½B 1955 72 mainly unmounted mint collection of plate blocks of four arranged in two De Luxe SG Windsor albums, contained in a half carton, and including Waterlow, 1st and 2nd De La Rue odd values to 1, fairly comprehensive range of pre decimal and decimal issues. A good lot and generally fine. (hundreds) 600 700 1187 e 1955 95 mostly unmounted mint selection of varieties arranged on stockcards including 1967 Paintings 9d BLACK (QUEEN S HEAD AND VALUE) OMITTED, 1s6d GREY (CLOUDS AND SHADING) OMITTED, 1969 Cathedrals 9d BLACK (VALUE) OMITTED (2), 1973 3p GOLD (QUEEN S HEAD) OMITTED and GOLD (QUEEN S HEAD) AND EMBOSSING OMITTED. Condition very mixed 300 350 1188 B 1965 77 duplicated collection of first day covers, etc, most with royal postmarks housed in four albums in date order, contained in a carton, including Balmoral Castle, Buckingham Palace, Holyrood House, Sandringham/ Sandringham House and Windsor Castle. Generally good to fine. A very interesting lot. (hundreds) 1000 1200 1189 B 1967 2016 unmounted mint collection of the Royal Mail year packs, high face value (thousands) 650 750 1190 2B A mainly QEII collection of mint stamps in blocks and part sheets arranged in twelve assorted volumes, contained in two cartons, with Wildings and decimal mint; also a few covers and British Commonwealth issues. Mostly good to fine. (thousands) 100 120 1191 B QEII balance of collection housed in a box composed of mint unmounted large blocks and full sheets including 1 castle (2 full sheets of 40), and FDCs, mixed condition with many fine (hundreds) 100 120 1192 2B QE II mainly decimal mint collection to 2012 in two cartons, slightly duplicated, including 6 albums, 6 stockbooks, some booklets, a few definitives, a few presentation packs, Royal Mail new issue cards etc. Large face value well worth careful inspection. Hundreds 1300 1500 1193 2B QEII mainly unmounted mint collection housed in two boxes with strength in modern face value including Year books, presentation packs, stamps in large blocks etc, generally fine condition (thousands) 500 600 1194 7½B 1971 2008 Benham silk FDC s contained in 7½ cartons, comprised off;singles, gutter pairs, booklets and miniature sheets, Fine condition, viewing recommended. 320 380 1195 4½B 1971 2008 collection of decimal FDC s housed in 32 albums,fair to fine condition (hundreds) 550 650 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 213
1196 6B 1971 2008 Benhams Traffic Light gutter pairs and definitive FDC s housed in 6 cartons, fair to fine condition. (hundreds) 140 160 1197 1B 1971 2008 collection of mint commemorative gutter pairs, large degree of completion, contained within 8 albums, High face value. (hundreds) 1100 1200 1198 ½B 1971 2015 (c.) collection in an album and loose, contained in a half carton, with a largely complete run of mint commemoratives including miniature sheets to date, good range of definitives and selected booklets. Generally good to fine. (thousands) 700 800 1199 B2 1971 to 2015 comprehensive mint and fine used collection in 20 SG Universal albums. Including commemoratives and definitives, mint booklets, prestige booklets complete and exploded. Also various varieties 1971 Ulster, Literary Annivs., Architecture sets phosphor omitted, 1971 Christmas 3p and 7½p embossing and phosphor omitted mint. Very large catalogue value and face value. Careful viewing recommended. Fine used and u/m (Thousands) 2200 2400 1200 2B 1979 to 2015 substantial accumulation in 13 stockbooks, many duplicated, large face value, mainly fine u/m (Hundreds) 800 900 1201 B An early to modern accumulation housed in seven stockbooks, contained in a carton, including mint decimal face value, appears complete from 1994 to mid 2011 commemorates and with selected definitives; also a range of general world Condition mixed. (thousands) 400 450 1201A 4B Slightly untidy accumulation in 4 cartons, mainly decimal GB to 2012 in 13 albums or stockbooks, including presentation packs, FDCs, PHQ cards, a few coin covers, some signed, a few Smilers sheets, 3 margin 1d black QV values to 5s, KEVII values to 5s used, KGVI Festival set to 1 (4) mint, a few prestige booklets plus various Commonwealth and GB on stockcards and in packets etc. A large face value and would benefit from careful sorting. (Thousands) 700 800 Commonwealth 1202 A Commonwealth old time mint and used collection in an album including Mauritius from QV, Rhodesia 1892 1919 mint and used selection, British Guiana Ships range, Barbados from imperf., GB 1840 2d blue used, Hong Kong 1912 21 $10 used, Australia and States with 1932 Sydney Bridge 5s. used, Cape of Good Hope triangles used group (11), mixed condition, a very interesting lot worthwhile viewing (hundreds) 1200 1500 1202A A mixed mint and used collection of Great Britain overprinted issues arranged in two stockbooks, album leaves and 1½B loose, contained a half carton, including most areas. Condition variable. (hundreds) 150 170 1202B 1A 1840 c.1980s GB and Commonwealth mint and used duplicated collection housed in one stockbook, including: 1840 1d. black, 1887 1900 'Jubilees' to 1s. green and carmine, 1902 2s.6d. dull purple top left hand marginal mint, selected 'Seahorses' to 10s., 1929 PUC 1 (2), 1939 48 High Vales to 1 brown, 1952 54 Wilding Tudor crown wmk set to 1s6d grey blue (4) also Booklet panes, coils, Graphite and phosphor issues. 1955 67 Castle sets various printings including 1955 Waterlow (6) 1959 De La Rue (2). Selected Commonwealth with strength in Hong Kong including: 1948 RSW $10 carmine (u/m), 1954 62 set to $10 and 1962 72 set to $20. Generally fine condition with minor faults, a good lot worth of closer examination sure to reward. (hundreds) 2400 2600 1202C 1B QV to QEII GB and Commonwealth collection, mixed mint and used, housed in one carton, comprised of: stamps on stockcards, postal history, Commonwealth kiloware and large quantity of GB decimal face including, presentation packs, stamps on stockcards, packets and small stockbook (with duplication throughout), generally fine condition, viewing essential, sure to reward. (hundreds) 350 400 1202D E 1841 to c.1960s. GB and Commonwealth collection mixed mint and used arranged on stockcards, mostly comprised of sets with top values, including: Australasia, British West Indies, Canada and territories, Hong Kong, India and States, Malaya and States. Generally fair to fine condition, viewing encouraged, an ideal lot for retail or ebay. (hundreds) 300 350 1203 1B QV to QEII Commonwealth extensive clear out lot, mixed mint and used, housed in one carton including: stamps mounted on stockcards, Hagners and assorted album pages, (mostly sorted and annotated by SG numbers), KGV and KGVI omnibus issues represented including: 1935 Silver Jubilee, 1937 Coronation and 1948 RSW, a substantial amount of duplication throughout. Largely fine condition, a fine lot sure to reward with careful examination. (hundreds) 2000 2200 1204 ½B Commonwealth: QV to QEII duplicated ex dealer s stock, mixed mint and used, mounted on stockcards and Hagners, identified with descriptions. Mostly comprised of KGV and KGVI material, some minor varieties and small quantity of Postal History. Generally fine condition, a lot that requires careful inspection, sure to reward. (hundreds) 2000 2200 214 SALE 5916 04.03.20
1205 1205 E Asia 1848 1954 Postal history collection including Hong Kong 1848 cover to France showing Paid/at/Hong Kong Crowned Circle in red, alongside Marseille (19/AUOT/48) cds and handwritten Franca, on reverse Hong Kong (23 JU/1848) double arc despatch d.s. in black and Beaugency (24/AUOT/48) cds; Hong Kong 1941 Centenary set FDC; 1949 Sydney to Hong Kong First Flight Cover with signature; 1938 Hanoi (Indochina) First Flight Cover to Hong Kong; few cover from China and a 1885 88 small dragon 3 ca. used in Korea, mixed condition, an interesting lot worthwhile viewing (26) 500 600 1206 1209 1206 1B 1850s c.1980s Commonwealth mint and used collection housed in eleven assorted volumes, stamps on pages and stock cards, with strength in King George VI, British Africa, British West Indies, British Asia, Falklands Islands and Dependencies, Malaya and states, with some duplication throughout. Generally fair to fine condition, careful sorting sure to reward. (hundreds) 600 700 1207 1B 1850s to c.1980s QV to QEII mixed mint and used Commonwealth collection housed in twelve volumes and pages in one carton, with strength in Australia, British Africa, Canada, India and Indian states, with some duplication throughout. Generally fair to fine condition, viewing encouraged. (Thousands) 400 450 1208 C 1855 1932 mint and used selection of better items including GB 1869 2d. pl 15 mint, Antigua 1932 to 2s6d mint, Australia 1923 24 6d pair one with variety broken leg unmounted, COGH 1855 63 4d used, Ceylon 1912 25 20r. mint, Fiji 1903 to 5s. mint, Mafeking 1900 1d on ½d used, generally fine condition (25) 180 230 1209 C 1857 1864 classic selection of mostly mint/unused stamps from Ceylon and Canada with a very high catalogue value, very mixed condition and careful inspection recommended (13) 4000 5000 WWW.STANLEYGIBBONS.COM/AUCTIONS 215