Worldwide Auction
Saturday 19 July 2003
SALE 643
* = ONLY lots with their lot numbers prefixed by one star are subject to V.A.T. at 17·5%. ** = ONLY lots with their lot numbers prefixed by two stars are subject to V.A.T. at 5%. PLEASE NOTE: All lots in this auction are subject to the Buyers’ Premium of 15% (plus V.A.T. where appropriate) on their hammer prices. ALL BIDS WILL BE TAKEN AS EXCLUSIVE OF THIS PREMIUM
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (£1,000 AND OVER)
1 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: KGVI printed album with the extensive and valuable mint & used collection. Much of merit throughout but with particularly strong ranges of Aden, Bahrain, Falkland Islands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kuwait, Leewards, NZ and South Africa. STC £22,000. (Few 1,000's). £3000
2 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: Ideal Album Volume I containing the extensive mint & used QV-KGV collection with much of merit throughout. Better areas include Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Falklands (with QV 2/6d & 5/- mint), GB, Hong Kong, Indian States, Newfoundland, etc. The album itself is affected by foxing but this does not affect many of the stamps themselves. (Few 1,000's). £1500
3 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH - KGVI mint collection in 2 loose-leaf albums, very many complete sets to £1 or top value, nearly all countries represented with Falklands(both sets), Ascension, Hong Kong, Bermuda key-types, Mauritius, Seychelles (both sets) GB with 1939-48 & 1951 sets, etc. A really nice lot - genuine collection - which has had some values rather enthusiastically mounted but most are fine and the colours really fresh. Huge catalogue value. (Many 100's) £1500
4 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: Eight albums containing the mounted mint collection inc better New Zealand, Malawi, N. Rhodesia with 1938-52 ‡d to £1, Nyasaland inc. 1938-44 ‡d to £1, Falklands 1938-50 inc. ‡d to £1, Fiji inc. 1938-55 ‡d to £1, Bermuda to £1 and Sierra Leone Wilberforce set to 10/-. A few with traces of toning but mainly fresh and fine. (Qty.). £1200
5 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH - Four albums containing the mainly mounted mint KGVI collection inc. many sets to the top value with better countries inc Great Britain, Ascension, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Morrocco Agencies, Seychelles, Sudan and Turks. Mostly fine and fresh. (Qty). £1000
6 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH - KGVI PRINTED ALBUM containing the extensive and valuable mint collection with many definitive sets to top value noted throughout. Better areas include Ascension, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Fiji, India, Malayan States, Pakistan & Seychelles. Chiefly very clean and an admirable base for expansion. (Few 1,000's). £1000
HEAVY LOTS - BUYERS MUST COLLECT.
The following lots are too large to be handled by our Despatch Department. Buyers of these lots will be responsible for their prompt removal from our premises..
HEAVY CARTONS, BOXES, SUITCASES, ETC.
7 FIVE CARTONS containing the extensive acumulation/collection of modern issues with strength in GB (including a good number of Presentation Packs) and Royalty omnibus issues. (Large Qty.). OFFERED ON BEHALF OF CHARITY - PLEASE BID GENEROUSLY. £360
8 SIX CARTONS containing an extensive World-wide accumulation of on & off paper stamps, covers & cards (commercial and philatelic). A Gargantuan assembly! (Huge Qty.). £100
9 TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in sundry albums, stockbooks, etc. with something of an emphasis on Foreign. (Large Qty.). £100
10 TWO CARTONS containing the extensive accumulation/collection in a variety of albums & stockbooks with much modern used GB, sundry Omnibus material, etc. (Qty.). £100
11 TWO CARTONS containing the extensive World-wide accumulation in four albums/stockbooks, on old-time leaves, in packets, on cover, etc. An extraordinary accumulation that must be seen to be properly appreciated. (Large Qty.). £100
12 THREE CARTONS containing the extensive accumulation in an assorted range of albums & stockbooks. (Many 1,000's). £100
13 FIVE CARTONS containing the extensive World-wide collection/accumulation. An emphasis on modern GB FDC's & Colonial Omnibus issues. (Large Qty.). £100
14 TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation inc. GB, Germany, Netherlands, etc. (Large Qty.). £75
15 FOUR CARTONS containing a positively Gargantuan accumulation of on & off paper stamps loose and in packets. An immense lot which will provide the purchaser with endless hours of entertainment. (Large Qty.). £75
16 TWO CARTONS containing an extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in an album, sundry small stockbooks, off-paper, etc. Something of an emphasis on GB. (Large Qty.). £75
17 TWO CARTONS containing the extremely extensive World-wide accumulation in packets, envelopes, loose, etc. A huge assembly. (Large Qty.). £75
18 TWO CARTONS containing the extensive and extremely eclectic accumulation with something of a Polish bias. (Large Qty.). £75
19 THREE CARTONS containing the extensive World-wide accumulation in nine albums. Also four assorted SG. Catalogues. (Many 1,000's). £70
20 LARGE CARTON containing the extensive World-wide accumulation on leaves, in club books, loose, etc. A wide range of material noted including useful Egypt. (Large Qty.). £100
21 LAARGE CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation with strength in British Commonwealth including useful Bahamas & the Rhodesias. (Qty.). £100
22 LARGE CARTON containing a varied collection of stamps and literature with the major item of interest being an excellent modern (post-1980) mint collection of Malta. (Qty.). £100
23 CARTON containing the extensive World-wide collection in four albums (one devoted entirely to Regionals/Channel Islands). STC £2,000. (Qty.). £200
24 CARTON containing the extensive World-wide accumulation in three albums. An interesting accumulation with a high Catalogue valuation. (Large Qty.). £150
25 CARTON containing the interesting early to modern collection in five albums. Largely British Commonwealth with some useful items apparent. (Large Qty.). £120
26 CARTON containing the very mixed mint and used accumuation with some in old time albums, better items noted inc. GB 1951 2/6d to £1phosphor graphite presentation pack (faults) nd some pre-decimal commemorative issues, Gambia 1922-29 Elephant & Palms values to 10/- and Falklands 1952 5/- to £1. Mixed condition. (Qty.). £100
27 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection in five albums/stockbooks including useful Ireland & USA. Well worth careful inspection. (Qty.). £100
28 CARTON containing the early to modern World-wide accumulation in sundry albums & stockbooks. Strength in Europe with useful Czechoslovakia, Germany & Hungary. (Qty.). £100
29 CARTON containing the extensive World-wide collection/accumulation in various albums & stockbooks.Useful Ireland, New Zealand and Sweden noted. (Qty.). £100
30 CARTON containing the early to modern ranges of largely European issues including Austria, Germany & a particularly useful volume of Switzerland. (Qty.). £100
31 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern collection with an emphasis on GB (from a fair 1840 1d onwards). Worth careful inspection. (Qty.). £100
32 CARTON containing the early to modern World-wide collection in six assorted albums (including old Ideal & Imperial). Some remaindering has taken place. (Qty.). £100
33 CARTON containing the varied World-wide ranges inc. reasonable used examples of the GB 1840 1d black & 2d blue. (Qty.). £75
34 CARTON containing the eclectic accumulation of France, Germany & GB (latter predominantly covers & cards with sundry postmark interest and a useful selection of Jon Baker "Protest" covers. (Qty.). £75
35 CARTON containing the varied accumulation of stamps & covers with something of an emphasis on modern West Indies covers. Amongst the stamps we note a GB QV 5/- with large "C" cancellation of Constantinople (rounded corners at foot) and a mint block of four of the GB 1966 Birds issue incorporating legless Robin & Blackbird. (Qty.). £75
36 CARTON containing the World-wide accumulation in four albums. Strength in GB. (Qty.). £75
37 CARTON containing the extensive accumulation of stamps & covers in stockbooks, packets, etc. An extremely eclectic lot! (Qty.). £75
38 CARTON containing the varied early to modern miscellany in sundry albums, etc. Rather untidy but well worth inspection. (Qty.). £75
39 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in three large stockbooks (one devoted exclusively to Cuba). Worth a look. (Large Qty.). £60
40 CARTON with the varied early to modern accumulation with strength in GB. (Qty.). £60
41 CARTON containing an accumulation of covers, the majority modern but with a better range of Austrian material, 1853 Sydney Ship Letter ex Government House, one or two GB line-engraved covers, bundle of c1905-12 Es many with 'CREWE STATION' postmarks etc. Also a large quantity of mainly Eastern European stamps in packets. (Qty). £150
SMALLER CARTONS, BOXES, ETC.
** 42 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in dealer's packets. Strength in QEII British Commonwealth issues (but with some useful earlier) and a little Foreign including a few better miniature sheets. A good lot that should prove rewarding. (Qty.). £300
** 43 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in stockbook, album (remaindered), on leaves, etc. Rather messy but perserverance may prove profitable. (Qty.). £100
44 WORLD-WIDE collection in two albums a stockbook and 2 folders, mainly used & early to 1960's; nothing remarkable but a general scattering including useful Commonwealth (N.Z. Canada, South Africa) some Portuguese Cols., Germany, etc. Fair to very fine. (Many 100's). £80
ALBUMS, STOCKBOOKS, ETC.
45 TWO STOCKBOOKS containing the extensive duplicated World-wide accumulation with an emphasis on GB & Colonies. STC £2,000+. (Qty.). £150
46 TRIUMPH ALBUM containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection with a good number of useful items noted throughout. (Few 1,000's). £300
47 ALBUM containing the interesting old-time collection including two defective 1840 1d blacks and other useful GB plus a good little range of Foreign items. (Few 100's). £150
48 LINCOLN ALBUM containing the extensive early to middle period World-wide collection including a number of better items. (Very many 100's). £90
49 TRIUMPH ALBUM containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection with some useful items noted. (Few 1,000's). £90
50 BULGING LIBERTY ALBUM containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection. (Some 1,000's). £60
** 51 REVENUES, FISCALS etc.: Carton containing extensive ranges of worldwide revenue & fiscal stamps c1880-1960 on stock-cards with interesting material from Austria, Germany, Holland, Latin America, British Empire, Belgium, USA, etc. Also a few documents with fiscals attached & a packet of vintage cigar bands. (Qty). £100
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH COLLECTIONS
52 FOUR CARTONS containing the mainly unmounted mint slightly duplicated accumulation of definitive & commemorative issues with many miniature sheets of new issues (c1983-c1997) from various countries inc. Ascension, Gambia, Tanzania, Falkland Islands, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Malawi, Kenya, Fiji, Bahamas, Tuvalu, Uganda and Sierra Leone. Not complete for the period but an amazing lot with much thematic interest. (Large Qty.). HEAVY LOT - BUYER TO COLLECT. £500
53 LARGE CARTON containing the extensive early to modern collection housed in six albums. A useful lot with many better sets and singles noted throughout. Careful viewing recommended. (Some 1,000's). £400
54 CARTON containing the extensive early to modern collection/accumulation with particular interest in Australia. (Qty.). £100
55 BOX containing the interesting early to modern accumulation on leaves including useful ranges of Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. Untidy but warrants careful inspection. (Qty.). £100
56 BOX containing an extensive mint and used collection featuring countries from 'C' to 'Z' but strength in used Canada, mint & used QV-QEII Falkland Islands incl. 1933 Centenary mint set to 1/- and KGVI values to 2/6d, used QV-QEII Gold Coast with values to 5/- (KGV) & 10/- (KGVI & QEII) plus postmark interest and mint & used Labuan and Nauru. (100's). £75
57 FOUR ALBUMS containing the interesting QV-KGV mint & used collection arranged alphabetically by country. Nothing outsatnding noted but a good solid lot with many useful sets and singles throughout. Viewing highly recommended. (Some 1,000's). £750
58 FOUR S.G. 'PLYMOUTH' ALBUMS containing a mint (latterly unmounted) collection with some KGVI but strength in 1960's QEII with particular emphasis upon wmk. varieties in sets; whilst virtually every territory is represented from Aden to Zanzibar, there are especially strong sections of British West Indies (e.g. Bahamas) and Falkland Islands Dependencies. SG. Cat. value of definitives alone is £2,371.90. (Many 100's). £460
59 TWO NEW IMPERIAL ALBUMS containing the rather sparse collection with strength in GB including spacefillers of the £1 brown & £5 orange (both very poor). Whilst the albums are on the thin side, they are in very good condition and would constitute a fine base for expansion. (Some 100's). £120
60 S.G. 'PLYMOUTH' ALBUM in slip case plus a box of album leaves with an extensive mint (latterly unmounted) and used Commonwealth collection with strength in Churchill, U.N.E.S.C.O., W.H.O. & 1966 World Cup Omnibus issues and G.B. from KGV to mainly pre-decimal QEII. (Several 100's). £75
61 KGVI PRINTED ALBUM containing the valuable used collection with much of merit throughout. STC £5,500. Viewing recommended. The album is in excellent condition and will represent a marvellous base for expansion. (Approx. 3,000). £900
62 ALBUM containing the valuable mostly mint collection of GB & Commonwealth issues with many better sets & part sets in evidence. Predominantly KGVI & early QEII but with some useful KGV noted. Stronger countries include GB, Aden, Cyprus, Fiji, Malta and the Rhodesias. Chiefly very fresh & STC in excess of £3,000. (Many 100's). £450
63 NEW IDEAL ALBUM containing the mint & used collection to about 1936. Much of merit (STC £10,000+) throughout and the album itself is in particularly good condition. (Approx. 3,000). £450
64 NEW AGE ALBUM containing the extensive mint & used QEII collection to about 1970. Somewhat patchy in places but a useful lot STC in excess of £5,000. (Few 1,000's). £300
65 ALBUM containing the mint & used collection (countries I to U) with strength in mint QEII. Most of the mint sets are in pochettes and some wrinkling has ensued. (Many 100's). £75
66 MISCELLANY of more unusual items on stockcards including QV Bahamas 6d mint with "Malformed E" variety, Turks & Caicos 1d "WAR TAX" double overprint (SG.140a), OFS ‡d on 3d blue horiz. mint pair with surcharge triple, etc. (Small Qty.). £120
67 MISCELLANY on cards with GB 1840 1d (2, poor) & 1841 2d (7, very mixed condition), New Zealand Chalon 2d (2), 3d & 6d, etc. Mostly with some fault or other. (17). £75
68 MISCELLANY on leaves with useful Christmas Island & Cocos Islands but with particular strength in Aden & States. (Small Qty.). £60
69 BRITISH ASIA: Album containing the interesting early to modern collection of Burma, India & Pakistan. A useful lot with some better items noted, chiefly from the "middle" period. (Some 100's). £150
70 INVERTED WATERMARKS: A small group with Straits Settlements KEVII 3c, Trinidad 1863-80 1s chrome yellow, St.Lucia 1864 1d black & Ceylon QV 2c (SG.121w), used, fair to very fine. (4). £50
71 THREE BINDERS containing the early to modern mint & used collection/accumulation arranged alphabetically by country, incorporating issues from Aden to Canada. An interesting lot with some useful items noted throughout. (Qty.). £200
72 THREE BINDERS containing the early to modern mint & used collection/accumulation arranged alphabetically by country, incorporating issues from Cape of Good Hope to Malta. An interesting lot with some useful items noted throughout. (Qty.). £360
73 FOUR BINDERS containing the early to modern mint & used collection/accumulation arranged alphabetically by country, incorporating issues from Mauritius to Zululand. An interesting lot with some useful items noted throughout. (Qty.). £240
FOREIGN COLLECTIONS
74 IDEAL ALBUM housing the extensive early to middle period Foreign collection. (Very many 100's). £100
75 MISCELLANY in filing box, mainly ranges of European stamps on leaves inc. Germany with Occupation issues inc. 1948 opts. (BERLIN set possibly forged), Saar with 1947 white paper opts., Danzig, Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Fiume, Croatia, Switzerland & Sweden; also a packet of covers inc. 1840 1d Black (creased) ex Penrith, sto reg'd Es, censored mail, WWII POW card, paquebots, German chromo PPCs etc. A useful lot. (Qty). £150
76 MISCELLANY: The small selection of German & Rumanian material including a remarkable "GAZETTA MATEMATICA" franked by a 1b postal stationery wrapper (originally all the way round the journal but with the back portion removed) & a 1b postal stationery cut-out plus sundry modern German material. (Small Qty.). £75
77 EUROPE: Large stockbook containing the extensive mint (mostly unmounted) accumulation of Hungary, Rumania, Russia & Yugoslavia. STC £1,400. (Qty.). £240
78 EUROPE - EASTERN: Substantial collection of mainly fine used stamps in 4 albums contained in a carton, with strength in Austria 1850-1982 (better earlier items noted), Hungary 1871-1980, Russia, Rumania, Poland, Baltic States, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria etc. Would repay inspection. (Many 100s). £150
79 EUROPE: Three albums containing a collection of mainly used stamps c1860-1980 with substantial Germany & States, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium & extensive Switzerland; better stamps noted but the main value lies in the quantity of material. Needs inspection. (100s). £140
OMNIBUS COLLECTIONS
80 KGVI MINT RANGES with RSW issues in special album containing 120 of the 138 values, missing Malaya area values (incl. Borneo, Sarawak, Singapore) and Solomons, most others appear to be there including Hong Kong, Falklands, Ascension, etc. Also an apparently complete Victory set in special album and a complete 1937 Coronation set including long Newfoundland set & South Africa pairs, etc. mainly fine. £180
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