Collections & Bahamas

Friday 5th March 2004

SALE 651

* = 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: Large stockbook containing an extensive British Commonwealth early QEII mint collection with much of interest especially British Weat Indies generally, Falkland Islands & Dependencies, Fiji, Gibraltar, St. Helena, The Rhodesias and Tristan Da Cunha. Wmk. varieties throughout, some shades, nearly all unmounted and almost entirely fine & fresh. Merits detailed inspection. STC £5,200+. (Several 100's).

£1200

**

2

 

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: Two stockbooks containing the extensive and valuable mint collection of KGVI definitive issues including an excellent range of Ascension to 10/- (2), strong Australia with 3d blue (9), 5/- (2), 10/- (2) & £1 (2), Bahamas 1938-52 to £1 inc. 5/- lilac & blue (brown gum), Landfall set & Eleuthera set, Bahrain, Bermuda basic set to £1, Brunei to $10, Canada 1937-38, 1942-48 & 1946 Peace sets, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Falklands 1938-50 & 1952 sets to £1, Fiji to £1 including various extra dies of the 1‡d, 2‡d & 6d adhesives, Gibraltar to £1, Ireland to 10/- (2), India to 25r, Kuwait to 15r, Leewards to £1, a magnificent range of Malayan States, Malta to 10/- (2), Nauru to 10/-, New Hebrides Gold Currency set (English & French inscriptions), North Borneo, Nyasaland to £1, Sarawak to $10 plus B.M.A. overprints to $10, Seychelles 1938-49 set, etc. Chiefly very clean with some unmounted types in evidence. High Catalogue value. (Many 100's).

£2400

 

3

 

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: Two Imperial albums containing the extensive mint & used collection (with a few KGVI added and sundry additional album pages tucked between the leaves of the albums. Some remaindering has taken place but much useful material is still present with partuicularly good ranges of Antigua, Australia, Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Morocco Agenccies and South West Africa with 1927 Pictorial 1/- to 10/- horizontal mint pairs and 1931 Pictorial set (plus airs) in horizontal mint pairs. A good lot which warrants careful inspection. (Some 1,000's).

£1500

 

4

 

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH: Two cartons containing the extensive mint & used collection housed in ten albums (plus some sweepings in a shoebox). Much of merit throughout including better sections of Ascension, Australia, Falkalnds & Dependencies, Hong Kong, etc. Well worth careful inspection. (Sev. 1,000's).

£1000

HEAVY LOTS - BUYERS MUST COLLECT.

 

 

 

The following 62 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 AND BOXES

 

5

 

RETIRED APPROVAL DEALER'S STOCK: The extensive World-wide accumulation on Prinz approval cards & in stockbooks (42) with a total Catalogue value in the region of £15,000, offered along with sundry additional accoutrements including 2003 SG Stamps of the World (4 volumes), 14 Prinz display cabinets & a Morley-Bright watermark detector. A wonderful opportunity to set up one's own approval business. (Vast Qty.).

£500

 

6

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in 38 albums, stockbooks & pocketbooks. (Large Qty.).

£300

 

7

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive collection/accumulation of World-wide issues in 32 assorted albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£240

 

8

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in some 27 albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£240

 

9

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in 24 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

10

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in 24 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

11

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in 24 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

12

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection in 20 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

13

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection in 26 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

14

 

THREE CARTONS containing the early to modern World-wide accumulation in 24 albums/stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

15

 

THREE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection/accumulation in 20 albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

16

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation/collection in 25 albums. (Large Qty.).

£180

 

17

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern accumulation of stamps, covers, etc. A fascinating lot with much of interest. Careful viewing highly recommended. (Qty.).

£150

 

18

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive and extremely eclectic World-wide accumulation of stamps & covers with some interest in GB & Russia. (Qty.).

£150

 

19

 

FIVE CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation/collection in some 40 albums & stockbooks. (Qty.).

£150

 

20

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation/collection in various albums, etc. including some useful remnants in an old Schaubek album and sundry later items of interest. (Qty.).

£150

 

21

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive collection of Canada & New Zealand with strength in the former. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

22

 

SIX CARTONScontaining the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation of stamps & covers. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

23

 

TWO CARTONS containing an extensive collection/accumulation in sixteen albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

24

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation on leaves, in club books, loose, etc. Unbelievably untidy but well worth close inspection. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

25

 

FOUR CARTONS containing an extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation/collection in a diverse assembly of albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

26

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in a diverse accumulation of albums & stockbooks. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

27

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive World-wide collection/accumulation in 8 albums inc. an Imperial, two Centurions & a Strand. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

28

 

TWO CARTONScontaiuning the extensive accumulation in various albums/stockbooks, club books, etc. (Qty.).

£150

 

29

 

FOUR CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection in a quantity of albums & stockbooks. (Many 1,000's).

£120

 

30

 

FIVE CARTONS containing an extremely extensive & diverse World-wide accumulation in a quantity of albums & stockbooks, in envelopes, loose, etc. A real "fun" lot which warrants careful inspection. (Large Qty.).

£100

 

31

 

TWO CARTONS containing the early to modern World-wide collection in 11 albums/stockbooks. (Qty.).

£100

 

32

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive early to modern World-wide ranges on album leaves. (Many 1,000's).

£100

 

33

 

TWO CARTONS containing the miscellaneous accumulation of covers, cards, etc. Largely GB with much QEII period (commercial and philatelic). Untidy but with useful items lurking. (Large Qty.).

£100

 

34

 

TWO CARTONS containing the extensive accumulation of covers & cards plus a huge array of GB QEII used definitives (c9,000!). Worth careful examination. (Qty.).

£75

 

35

 

THREE CARTONS containing an extensive and particularly eclectic accumulation/collection in sundry binders & loose. Well worth careful inspection. (Qty.).

£75

 

36

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive accumulation/collection of covers & cards relating to HOVERCRAFT. A huge assembly with a good number of countries of origin in evidence but with an emphasis on British items. A fascinating lot - seldom encountered in such quantity. (400+).

£200

 

37

 

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation in binders, on leaves, etc. Extremely untidy but well worth careful examination. (Large Qty.).

£200

 

38

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive early to modern accumulation of covers inc. both commercial & philatelic mail. We note sundry Benhams, Special Event covers, modern Falklands commercial mail, etc. (Qty.).

£150

 

39

LARGE CARTON containing the eclectic accumulation of covers including a good selection of Airmail items. (Qty.).

£150

 

40

 

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation on leaves & stockleaves. Ideal for the Fairs dealer. (Large Qty.).

£150

 

41

 

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive and extremely varied World-wide accumulation. Some interest in New Zealand. (Qty.).

£120

 

42

 

LARGE CARTON containing a particularly eclectic and untidy miscellany. Some interest in GB but many countries are represented in this unusual lot. (Qty.).

£100

 

43

 

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive accumulation of modern stamps, covers, booklets, etc. largely from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. A good lot with much potential. (Large Qty.).

£100

 

44

 

LARGE CARTON containing the extensive collection in a variety of albums & stockbooks. Strength in modern issues inc. GB/Channel Islands FDC's, omnibus issues, etc. (Qty.).

£100

 

45

 

LARGE CARTON containing the varied early to modern World-wide accumulation. (Qty.).

£75

 

46

 

CARTON containing an untidy accumulation in albums, stockbooks, on leaves, etc. Largely GB with a number of better items in evidence inc. useful QV, KEVII to £1 (fair), etc. (Large Qty.).

£300

 

47

 

CARTON containing the interesting early to modern collection/accumulation in sundry albums, stockbooks, etc. Strength in British Commonwealth inc. useful Ascension, Canada, Newfoundland & Tristan da Cunha. (Qty.).

£200

 

48

 

CARTON containing the varied World-wide collection in four albums/stockbooks. Strength in QEII British Commonwealth issues with many useful sets/part sets. Careful inspection recommended. (Qty.).

£180

 

49

 

CARTON containing the extensive accumulation on leaves, in packets, club books, etc. Very untidy but potentially rewarding with useful items throughout. (Qty.).

£150

 

50

 

CARTON containing the extensive early to modern accumulation on leaves, in packets, etc. Strength in British Commonwealth with much of interest including useful early Egypt. (Qty.).

£150

 

51

 

CARTON containing the interesting early to modern collection in six albums/stockbooks with useful Egypt & Malta in evidence. (Qty.).

£150

 

52

 

CARTON containing the interesting five volume collection with a heavy emphasis on British Commonwealth issues. (Qty.).

£120

 

53

 

CARTON containing the extensive early to modern collection in five albums/stockbooks. Well worth a look. (Qty.).

£120

 

54

CARTON containing the early to modern range of covers including a fair amount of (modern) maritime interest including sundry Nelson thematics. (Qty.).

£100

 

55

 

CARTON containing the extensive and extremely eclectic accumulation of stamps & covers with strength in the latter including useful GB. (Qty.).

£100

 

56

 

CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection/accumulation in 13 assorted albums/stockbooks, etc. (Large Qty.).

£100

 

57

 

CARTON containing the extensive early to modern World-wide accumulation on leaves, in club books, etc. Very messy but well worth careful inspection. (Qty.).

£100

 

58

 

CARTON containing the interesting Foreign collection/accumulation in four albums (inc. A Schaubek and two Ideals). A useful lot with a number of useful items noted. (Qty.).

£100

 

59

 

CARTON containing the varied early to middle period mint & used accumulation in various albums, etc. (Qty.).

£75

 

60

 

CARTON containing the varied early to middle period accumulation in sundry albums, etc. (Qty.).

£75

 

61

 

CARTON containing the miscellaneous accumulation of stamps and covers with a heavy emphasis on early QEII period Great Britain. (Qty.).

£75

 

62

 

CARTON containing the extensive early to modern ranges on leaves, in packets, etc. Untidy but has potential. (Large Qty.).

£75

 

63

 

CARTON containing the varied World-wide accumulation in 9 albums/stockbooks, on leaves, etc. (Large Qty.).

£75

 

64

 

CARTON containing the extensive Worls-wide accumulation in various stockbooks, etc. (Large Qty.).

£75

 

65

 

WORLD-WIDE ON AND OFF PAPER MIX IN ENORMOUS CARTON: A huge carton filled almost to the brim with an extremely diverse early to modern World-wide accumulation. Much above average quality for this sort of accumulation. (Many 1,000's)

£120

 

66

 

A similar vast accumulation of World-wide stamps. (Many 1,000's).

£120

SMALLER CARTONS AND BOXES

 

67

 

CARTON containing an unusual miscellany in two old Improved albums & a few pocketbooks. Well worth careful inspection. (Qty.).

£150

 

68

 

CARTON containing the interesting early to modern World-wide collection/accumulation in 10 stockbooks. (Qty.).

£150

 

69

 

CARTON containing a varied accumulation of largely modern Commonwealth issues including sundry Birds thematics. (Qty.).

£60

 

70

SHOEBOX containing an interesting assortment of covers & cards largely relating to Railways. Strength in the postcards with a number of useful types noted. (Qty.).

£100

ALBUMS, STOCKBOOKS, ETC.

 

71

 

TWO STOCKBOOKS containing the mint & used World-wide accumulation. Strength in British Commonwealth. (Qty.).

£75

 

72

 

THREE STOCKBOOKS containing the extensive World-wide accumulation with strength in British Commonwealth. (Qty.).

£75

 

73

 

TRIUMPH ALBUM containing the extensive early to middle period mint & used World-wide collection. Well worth a look. (Few 1,000's).

£100

 

74

 

STOCKBOOK containing a collection mainly comprising blocks of four or larger (mostly mint) with strength in British Commonwealth especially Bermuda, British West Indies generally, pre-decimal G.B., Malta (some cancellation interest) and New Zealand but also including countries such as the former East Germany and Indonesia. STC £350. (Several 100's).

£75

 

75

 

TRIUMPH ALBUM containing the extensive early to modern World-wide collection. (Few 1,000's).

£75

 

76

 

STOCKBOOK containing the interesting accumulation inc. useful Australia and Hong Kong. (Qty.).

£75

 

77

 

STOCKBOOK containing the extremely extensive World-wide accumulation. (Qty.).

£75

 

78

 

EARLY ALBUM WITH REPRINTS & FORGERIES etc: Oblong album c1865, decorated brown cloth binding, gilt-framed card pages with fine array of 19th century reprints - some real stamps noted inc. 1d reds, 2d blues, CGH triangles etc; suspect KEVII 'Board of Education' opt 1/-, good section of US Postmsters' reprints etc. (Qty).

£100

 

79

 

PERFINS - WORLD MISCELLANY: Large stockbook containing an extensive collection of perfins inc. QV GB, Hong Kong, Australia, Sudan, USA etc. Excellent lot for the specialist. (Many 100s)

£75

 

80

 

WORLDWIDE SELECTION: Stockbook crammed with useful (mainly) middle-period stamps with many better mint items & sets noted inc. Eritrea 1893 opt. set to 5l, Israel 1950 booklets, France 1939 Ader 50f unmounted, German post-WWII Occupation sets, Ionian Islands trio, Crete with 1908-09 Greece opts. plus fine used Luxemburg Europa (1956) & Pax (1957) etc. Inspection recommended. (Qty).

£140