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481 |
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POSTAL STATIONERY - UNUSED COLLECTION INC. SCARCE REGD. ENVS., ETC.; 1890s group of regd. envs. (5 inc. 3 G size - one curved o.p. & the others of differing o.p. lengths - plus scarce long type [249x116 mm] with curved o.p., etc.), scarce 1d red envelope, and a good group of PC's (‡d, 1‡dx2, 1d - 3 inc. one reply half). Varied condition. (12 covers) |
£75 |
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482 |
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1902-13 The mint and used collection inc mint 1902 ‡d, 1d (inverted watermark), 2‡d, 1/- (2), 2/- to 10/-, 1904-06 1d, 2d , 3d (2) & 2/6d, 1907-13 ‡d to 6d (2), 1/-, 2/- (3) and 5/- (2, inc. one "SPECIMEN"), The used inc. 1902 10/- & 20/-, 1904-06 2/6d (3), 1907-13 2d block of four with central oval "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST/LINE/HAMBURG/WEST AFRICA" d.s., 2/6d (3) and 5/- . The majority are fine. (142) |
£360 |
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483 |
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1902 ‡d to 20/-. A fine used set. SG 38 to 48. Cat. £400. |
£140 |
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484 |
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1902 (Aug) 20/- purple and black on red, a fine used pair. SG. 48. Cat. £360. Photo |
£120 |
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485 |
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1907 2‡d blue inverted watermark variety with horizontal bars cancellation. Fine. SG 62w unpriced.
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£80 |
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486 |
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1907-13 10/- green & red on green, the unissued value overprinted "SPECIMEN", one perf. shows traces of toning. Photo |
£120 |
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487 |
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RARE 1902 10/- SINGLE FRANKING COVER; 14 June 1912 env. minor faults) to Ulm franked by 1902 10/- green & brown (cat. from 6x£130 on cover) tied by fine "VICTORIABORG/GOLD COAST" 2-ring c.d.s. with fair matching boxed "R" mark nearby; there are London and Ulm c.d.s.'s on reverse. Rare stamp used on cover. [See also next lot.]
PHOTO. |
£200 |
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488 |
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Matching 1902 5/- single franking cover; 26 Apr. 1912 env. regd. to same address as previous lot with 1902 5/- (cat. from 6x£85 on cover) tied by partly fine 2-ring "VICTORIABORG/GOLD COAST" c.d.s. with poor "R" mark nearby, having London & Ulm backstamps. PHOTO. |
£120 |
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489 |
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SCARCE 2/- & 2/6 VALUES ON COVERS REGD. TO GERMANY; 1908 env. with single franking Mar. 1906 2s-6d (cat. from 6x£100 on cover) tied by Accra c.d.s. with oval "R" mark nearby, 1912 env. with 1910 2/- (cat. from 6x£16 on cover) and 2d tied by 2-ring Victoriaborg c.d.s.'s with boxed "R/No." mark nearby, and June 1913 env. with 1911 2s-6d (cat. from 6x£85 on cover) and 2d tied by same Victoriaborg c.d.s. having blue R label alongside. Scarce trio. (3 covers). PHOTO. |
£180 |
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490 |
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"SALVED FROM/SS JEBBA" (NARROW LETTER-SPACING) - 1d-RATE AXIM COVER TO G.B.; 28 Feb. 1907 env. (flap lost & closed tears at top) to London with original franking of ‡d pair still tied by near fine Axim c.d.s., having a superb strike of the purple "SALVED FROM/SS JEBBA" cachet ("SS" close together) nicely placed on the front, with London EC machine mark (20 Mar.?) on reverse. Exhibition Quality. PHOTO. |
£150 |
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491 |
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"SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA" (WIDELY SPACED LETTERS) - 1d-RATE ACCRA COVER TO G.B.; 27 Feb. 1907 env. (some creasing; printed address) to Liverpool franked by original ‡d pair tied by Accra c.d.s., having v. fine purple "SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA" mark ("S S" widely spaced; crease) on the front, with Liverpool arrival c.d.s. (20 Mar.) on reverse. PHOTO. |
£140 |
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492 |
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"SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA" (LARGE LETTERING) - SIERRA LEONE 1d-RATE CARD TO G.B.; Attractive 2 Mar. 1907 PPC (Freetown street-scene) to Liverpool franked by S. Leone 1d tied by a superb large (scarce size) purple "SALVED FRO[M]/S S JEBBA" cachet, but with no other postal markings. Most unusual and spectacular. PHOTO. |
£150 |
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493 |
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"SALVED FROM/SS JEBBA" (VERY SMALL SIZE) - LAGOS 6d-RATE COVER REGISTERED FROM SAPPELE; Gigantic 22 Feb. 1907 "O.H.M.S." env. (355x135 mm; understandable overall wear, creases and long closed tear - latter affecting address but not stamps or marks) with printed "THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES" London address, franked by six Lagos 1d's (wrinkled, tears, etc.) originally tied by fine scarce oval "REGISTERED/A/ SAPELE" d.s. with a further v. fine strike alongside matching the v. fine small encircled "R" at top left; there is a very fine small (scarce type) purple "SALVED FROM/SS JEBBA." mark on the front along with blue "R/Plymouth 52" regd. label (very early GB usage; only introduced in late Feb. 1907), with "REGISTERED/WARRI" (23 Feb.) and similar London mark (20 Mar.) on the reverse. The largest 'Jebba' cover that we have seen. PHOTO. |
£150 |
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494 |
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MARITIME MAIL - G.B. USED IN ACCRA, FRENCH OCTAGONS, PAQUEBOTS/SHIP's NAME, ETC.; 1902-13 covers/cards inc. 1902 env. to French Congo (redirected to Paris) with QV ?1d + KEVII ‡d (2) tied by Accra c.d.s.'s having partial "LOANGO A MARSEILLE/L.M.No.1" d.s., 1913 PPC pair with ‡d or 1d tied to picture side by v. fine "LATADI A BORDEAUX/LL No.3" octagons, 1911 PPC to GB with GB KEVII 1d tied by v. fine 2-ring Accra c.d.s., ingoing 1906 PPC ex GB, c.1910 PPC to GB with Gold Coast 1d tied by v. fine blue straight-line "AXIM." mark (ship's name?), and 1909/10 PP{C/env. (latter with faults) to Germany/GB with PLYMOUTH/PAQUEBOT" c.d.s. & machine. Good lot. (8 covers). PHOTO. |
£150 |
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495 |
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MARITIME CANCELLATIONS: c1890-1911 The accumulation of adhesives and pieces with an interesting range of maritime cancellations mainly applied on arrival to UK inc. 1893 piece franked with 6d orange strip of three tied by "LIVERPOOL/BR PACKET" c.d.s. 1893 piece franked with 1d x 4 and 1/- pair tied by "LIVERPOOL/BR PACKET" c.d.s 1898 1d carmine block of four tied to piece by "PAQUEBOT/LIVERPOOL" c.d.s. Others inc. Plymouth and Southampton c.d.s. A good lot. (150+).
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£400 |
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496 |
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KEVII POSTAL STATIONERY - REGD. ENVELOPES COLLECTION INC. USED & SPECIMENS; c.1905-13 group of regd. envs. inc. G-size GB o.p. with handstruck "SPECIMEN", F-size printed "SPECIMEN", 1907 usage of GB o.p. G-size to GB uprated with ‡d, 1d, 2d, 3d, 6d & 1/- tied by 2-ring "ABOSSO" c.d.s.'s, and later F-size & H-size types used to Germany/GB ex Axim/Accra,and unused F/G/H/ size. Fine and scarce lot. (10 covers). PHOTO. |
£150 |
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497 |
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POSTAL STATIONERY ENVS./CARDS - KEVII PERIOD USAGES INC. RARE REGD. PC TO FIJI; 1904/5 uprated usages of the QV & KEVII 1d red P. Stat. envs. to Japan & Togo with "TARKWA" & "KWITTA" c.d.s. cancels, attractive 6 Jan. 1905 usage of the QV 1d red PC registered to "Levuka, Fiji" uprated with KEVII 2d ex Accra, 1903/5 usages of the QV ‡d green PC ex Accra to Switzerland/Germany uprated with KEVII ‡d's (one with purple h.s. "Thos Deacon" of the PMG), 1904 Kumasi usage of the KEVII ‡d green card to Accra, and 1906/10 quartet o=f 1d red PC usages to Switzerland/Germany (all with fine c.d.s.'s) ex Odumasi, Abetifi, Akropong & Aburi. Good lot. (10 cards). PHOTO. |
£150 |
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498 |
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KEVII FRANKED COVERS TO G.B./SWITZERLAND INC. REGISTERED, "JUDICIAL" OVERPRINT, ETC.; 1902-11 lot inc. remarkable philatelic 14 Mar. 1905 env. to London (31 Mar. arrival c.d.s.) franked only by "JUDICIAL" o.p. 6d tied by fine Accra c.d.s. (rare thus; unique?!), May 1910 PPC ex Akuse ref. departure for "German frontier Pekki country..."6 covers regd. with varied frankings ex Kumasi, Victoriaborg (2; one with single 6d), Accra (6x2d), and Cape Coast (6x‡d). Good variety. (10 covers). Photo |
£120 |
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499 |
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THE KEVII PICTURE POSTCARDS COLLECTION; Good c.1902-13 Collection of PPC's with wide range of scarce views (Sekondi P.O., River dredger, Dunkwa Gold dredger, Sekondi & Kumasi railway stations, 1907 embossed design of GC stamps to 20/- - used in US - etc.) with good range of c.d.s. cancels:- "TAMALE N.T." (1908), Tarkwa, Kwitta (with near fine "B27" numeral), Obuasi (2 spellings), Axim, Ada, "CIPELLO" (1905; blue-black ink), Dunkwa (8 inc. two with purple "THE BIBIANI GOLD FIELDS LTD." cachets), Dodowa (2 types), Kintampo & Kpong (1906). Good lot. (44 cards). |
£200 |
|
500 |
|
1913-21 The exceptional mint and used collection with a good range of shades with ‡d (9, inc a block of four), 1d (19, inc a block of six, a single with "LONDON/F.S. 62" c.d.s.), 2d (8), 2‡d (8), 3d Die I (26, inc. two blocks of four), 3d Die II (5), 6d (11, inc. a block of four), 1/- Die I (16), 1/- Die II (6, inc. a pair), 2/- Die I (7, inc a pair), 2/- Die II (4), 2/6d Die I (11, inc. two block of four), 2/6d Die II (3), 5/- Die I 15, inc. one mint), 5/- Die II (3), 10/- (23, inc. six mint shades, four used on pieces of which three are tied by "BESEAS/GOLD COAST" c.d.s.) and 20/- (6). A few fiscal uses are included but the majority are fine. (180). Photo |
£750 |
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501 |
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1913 1d green, an imperforate pair of gummed colour trials overprinted "SPECIMEN". Some adherances to the reverse.Photo |
£100 |
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502 |
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1913-21 3d and 2/- with inverted watermarks and 1/- with sideways watermark. The 1/- with blue baryon line and the 3d a little discoloured. SG. 77aw, 70a unpriced and 80aw. Photo |
£200 |
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503 |
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1915 3d purple on yellow, a used block of four with inverted watermark variety. Fine and rare in a multiple. SG 77aw.
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£100 |
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504 |
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1913-21 10/- green & red on green, 10/- green & red on olive back pair and 10/- green & red on emerald back. Fine mounted mint. SG 83, 83a & 83b. |
£60 |
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505 |
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1913-21 20/- purple and black on red. A fine used block of four. SG 84. Cat. £320+. Photo |
£140 |
|
506 |
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1921-24 The used collection with ‡d, 1d (3), 1‡d, 2d, 2‡d, 3d (2), 6d & 2/-blocks of four, ‡d (2), 1d (2), 1‡d (2), 2d (2), 2‡d (2), 3d (2), 6d, 1/- (3), 2/- (2), 2/6d, 5/-, 15/- Die I & Die II and £2 singles. plus mint 2‡d & 3d blocks of four. 1918 WAR TAX 1d (5, inc. one used with 1921 1d red to uprate a 1918 ‡d postcard from Akese to Switzerland with violet "PASSED BY CENSOR/Crown/ACORA" h.s. A fine lot. |
£500 |
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507 |
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1921-24 ‡d to £2 overprinted "SPECIMEN". Fine. SG 86s to 102s. Cat. £400. (15). |
£140 |
|
508 |
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1921 15/- dull purple and green, Die I tied to small piece with oval "REGISTERED/ACCRA GOLD COAST" d.s. Fine. SG 100. Cat. £325. Photo |
£140 |
|
509 |
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1921-24 15/- dull purple and green, Die I. Fine used. SG. 100. Cat. £325. Photo |
£120 |
|
510 |
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1924 15/- dull purple & green, Die II tied to a small piece by oval "REGISTERED/ACCRA GOLD COAST" d.s. Fine. SG. 100a. Cat. £325. Photo |
£120 |
|
511 |
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1921-24 £2 green & orange, A HORIZONTAL STRIP OF THREE used on small piece with oval "REGISTERED/ACCRA GOLD COAST" d. s. D. Brandon Cert (1992). SG. 102. Cat. £2,700+. Photo |
£1200 |
|
512 |
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1921-24 £2 green and orange tied to small piece by a clear "ACCRA/GOLD COAST COLONY" c.d.s. Fine. SG. 102. Cat. £900. Photo |
£340 |
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513 |
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1935 Silver Jubilee issue, a small selection with 1d to 1/- perforated "SPECIMEN" three mint sets inc. one 1/- with guide line. The used comprise 1d (11, inc. eight with extra flagstaff variety), 3d (2), 6d (2) and 1/- (2). Mostly fine. (33). |
£240 |
|
514 |
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1935 Silver Jubilee 1d to 1/- used, all with extra flagstaff variety. Fine. |
£160 |
|
515 |
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1935 Silver Jubilee 1d to 1/- perforated "SPECIMEN" and 1d and 6d lower left corner blocks of four with extra flagstaff variety. Fine. |
£100 |
|
516 |
|
1935 Silver Jubilee 1d and 1/- used blocks of four with extra flagstaff variety. The 1/- divided into two vertical pairs. |
£100 |
|
517 |
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POSTAGE DUES: 1923 ‡d to 3d overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red, ‡d mint block of six and used ‡d on piece, 1d (3, inc. a pair), 2d pair and 3d (4, inc. a pair). Mostly fine (21) |
£80 |
|
518 |
|
KGV STAMPED COVERS INC. 5/- FRANKING, VILLAGE CANCELS, ETC.; 1913-35 lot inc. 1913/4 PPC's (2) to Canary Is., 16 Jan. 1914 env. regd. to Germany with single 1913 (white back) 5/- tied by Victoriaborg c.d.s., commercial 1916 env. regd. to US with v. fine boxed "R/ADAWSO/No." mark and c.d.s.'s, 1919 env. to Canada with "WAR TAX" o.p. single + Block of Four, 1920 env. "Per S.S. Appam", 1931 env. with GB ‡d tied by 2-ring "PAQUEBOT ACCRA" c.d.s., 1927 env. with 2-ring "HO" c.d.s., etc. (12 covers). |
£100 |
|
519 |
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ACCRA "RETURNED LETTER OFFICE" ENV. + INGOING COVER WITH RARE "MISSENT TO AXIM" MARK; Fine 14 Aug. 1912 "O.H.M.S./REGISTERED/RETURNED LETTER OFFICE/ACCRA" env. regd. locally to "THE AFRICAN DIRECT TELEGRAPH COMPANY/ACCRA/STATION/* LIMITED *" (v. fine purple oval receipt d.s. on front); plus ingoing Mar. 1921 env. ex GB to Kibbi with mostly very fine Handstruck "MISSENT TO AXIM" mark on the front. Rare pair. (2 covers). PHOTO. |
£140 |
|
520 |
|
TOGO - OCCUPIED GERMAN LOME CANCELS ON GOLD COAST P. STAT. CARDS, ETC.; 8 Sept. 1914 (First Day of Occupation?) to Accra franked by KGV 2d grey tied by fine captured "LOME/TOGOGEBEIT" c.d.s.; plus set of three KEVII PC's (‡d green + 2 1d reds) to the same local Lome address all with the same v. fine Lome 27 Oct. c.d.s. cancels.
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£150 |
|
521 |
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KGV POSTAGE DUE LABELS ON UNDERPAID "AIR MAIL" COVERS FROM G.B.; 10 Apr. 1935 env. to Accra with GB 6d tied by London machine but with manuscript "T80" and scarce 1923 2d+3d(2) P. Dues on the front tied by fine oval "REGISTERED/ACCRA, GOLD COAST" d.s.'s; plus similar 23 Sept. 1939 env. to Takoradi with GB KGV 1/- tied by Southend machine having "T/L" hexagon and manuscript "60" and so with 1923 2d P. Dues (3) on reverse tied by "TAKORADI" c.d.s.'s. Rare pair. (2 covers).
PHOTO. |
£150 |
|
522 |
|
KGV POSTAL STATIONERY REGD. ENVS. COLLECTION INC. "TOO-LATE" MARKS, ETC.; Attractive 1913 usage of the G-size regd. env. to GB ex "Tarquah" with "WAR TAX" 1d and two v. fine Tarkwa "TOO-LATE" marks, uprated 1922 usage of the 1d red P. Stat. env. to Berlin with Cape Coast c.d.s.'s, 1d brown PC's (1 uprated with ‡d, 2 unused & 1 printed "SPECIMEN"), toned 1924 usage of G-size regd. env. ex Kpeve, and fine range of unused regd. envs. (4xH-size inc. one "SPECIMEN", 3xG-size inc. one "SPECIMEN", and 4xF-size inc. 2 "SPECIMEN"s). Good lot. (18 covers).
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£150 |
|
523 |
|
KGVI - WWII PERIOD CENSORS, ETC.: The interesting range of WWII period mail inc. several covers with "PASSED BY CENSOR" markings comprising nos. 5, 6 (3), 7 (2), 8 (4), 9 (4) & 19 plus an additional Censored cover (no.6) with a good example of the green "GOLD COAST/SPITFIRES/FUND" label on reverse. (32).
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£200 |
|
524 |
|
KGVI PERIOD POSTAGE DUE COVERS: The small selection with 1940 censored cover ex Bompata to London bearing 1d Christiansborg Castle and with GB 1d Due applied on arrival, 1943 cover ex the Gold Coast with type-written "MISSENT TO" prefacing Obuasa datestamp, addressed to Liverpool bearing defective 2d Christiansborg Castle and with GB 2d Due applied on arrival, 1951 window env. ex London to Accra bearing GB 4d blue and Gold Coast 2d (2) & 3d (4) P.Dues applied on arrival, etc. (9 covers). PHOTO. |
£150 |
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525 |
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KGVI PERIOD POSTAL STATIONERY: The small group of stationery items inc. Size "F" 3d registered env. with DLR imprint under flap handstruck "SPECIMEN" diagonally, two later unused 6d envelopes (H&G 12a & 12b), 6d env. uprated with 2‡d defin. ex Obuasi to Glasgow and nine used 6d Air Letters to the UK with a variety of cancels comprising "ACHIMOTA" (2), "BRAKWA" (2), "SALT POND" (2) & "ACCRA" (3, two with slogan cancellations of "GOLD COAST BLIND/NEED YOUR HELP" & "SAVE IN THE/POST OFFICE/SAVINGS BANK" respectively). A useful group. (13).
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£120 |
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526 |
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KGVI/QEII BALANCE COLLECTION: The balance of the Adrian Cadbury KGVI & QEII collection of covers & cards inc. 1939 env. from "KRABOA COAL TAR" to AccrA, thence redirected to Takoradi bearing Christiansborg Castle 1d and with handstruck "MISSENT TO" preceding "ACHIMOTA/GOLD COAST" d.s.,1957 cover bearing Ghana ‡d & 1‡d adhesives plus Gold Coast 6d (2) & Ghana 2d P.Dues, 1958 cover ex Aboso to Tarkwa bearing Ghana 1‡d green tied by Aboso c.d.s. & with 2d Due applied at Tarkwa,other Due covers, airmails, early Ghana frankings., etc. (Approx. 70). |
£150 |
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527 |
|
CANCELLATIONS: The mainly QEII plus some earlier accumulation of covers, pieces and adhesives housed in three albums mounted in alphabetical A t Z of the cancellation. The whole is untidily mounted and could make a good display for local societies. Some are foxed. (100's). |
£300 |
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528 |
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CANCELLATIONS:The accumulation of QV to QEII adhesives with a wide range of cancellations arranged in alphabetical order of town, a few earlier types inc. Many are selected strikes. (380+). |
£200 |
| HONG KONG |
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529 |
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PRINTED ALBUM with the QV-QEII mint & used collection with. much of merit. The QV includes many elusive items (albeit in variable condition) and is the strongest part of the collection. The 20th Century issues are somewhat sparse but do include some better items. Mixed condition but a highly Catalogued lot which must be seen to be fully appreciated. (Few 100's). |
£400 |
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530 |
|
TWO STOCKBOOKS with the extremely extensive early to modern duplicated predominantly used accumulation. Condition mixed amongst the earlies but a useful stock with some better types noted. High Catalogue value. (Very many 100's). |
£240 |
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531 |
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BINDER with the QV to QEII mint & used accumulation/collection. All reigns represented but with particular emphasis on KGVI & QEII issues. (Few 100's). |
£200 |
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532 |
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1898 10c on 30c with Small Chinese characters. A mounted mint pair (one with Chinese character partially omitted), three mint single shades (one thinned) and a fourth faded mint example. SG.55/55a. Ex Norman Bennett. (6). |
£140 |
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533 |
|
1921-37 Mint group comprising 2c green marginal block of 4 with inverted watermark (gum somewhat tropicalised), 25c purple & magenta plate 1 & plate 2 (gum faults) mint marginal pairs, each with "broken flower" variety plusa pair on piece with the same flaw tied by "HONG KONG/KOWLOON" c.d.s. (BPA Cert., 1943) and a plate 2 block of four of same again showing the "broken flower" flaw (gum a little toned.) A useful group. Ex Norman Bennett. (3 pairs, 2 blocks of four). |
£150 |
|
534 |
|
KGVI MISCELLANY comprising 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c., 10c, 15c, 25c, 30c, 50c, $1, $2, $5 & $10 (small thin) mint definitives from the first printing (Requisition V), $1 purple & bright blue on chalk-surfaced paper pane of 60 with Requisition number "SZ10457" showing "short right leg to R" flaw (row 7, number 1) mint with usual streaky gum and a mint block of four of the $5 pale purple & scarlet (gum a little streaky but of fine appearance). A good little group. Ex Norman Bennett. (77).
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£300 |
| HONG KONG - TREATY PORTS |
|
535 |
|
MIXED COVERS - STEP-TYPE "ROMNEY/SHIP LETTER" EX CANTON, ETC.; 1836-1926 covers (varied condition) inc. 1836 EL from "Canton" to Edinburgh "p. Coromandel" with fine framed step-type "ROMNEY/SHIP LETTER", 1899 missionary usage of the Japan 4s PC to GB cancelled by v. fine scarce "* TIENTSIN */I.J.P.O." c.d.s., 1903 Macau PPC to GB, 1899 missionary usage of the China 1c red PC from "PEKING" (large bilingual c.d.s. cancel) to Tientsin (poor large blue c.d.s.), 1898 pair of stamp-removed PC/env. to Italy/GB with Pakua cancels in red of Tientsin, unused Shanghai Local Post ‡c/1c/2c wrappers & 20 cash PC, etc. Original lot. (16 covers).
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£120 |
|
536 |
|
AMOY/CANTON/SHANGHAI: Miscellany comprising 1898 10c on 30c with part "AMOY" c.d.s., 1880 5c on 8c orange (tiny corner crease) cancelled with a partial but clear strike of the "C1" obliterator of Canton, 1891 14c on 30c mauve with an almost complete "A/CANTON/JY 6/92" c.d.s., 1876 16c on 18c lilac & 1877 16c yellow with partial strikes of the "S1" obliterator, 1891 50c on 48c purple with part "SHANGHAI" c.d..s type Ciii,, 1882-96 10c with a partial strike of the encircled "R" with a small portion of "SHANGHAI" c.d.s. alongside, 1904-06 1c (2) & 2c (6) used together on fragment, 10c (2), 20c, $1, $2 & $3 plus 1907-11 4c block of four & KGV 4c pair, all with oval "REGISTERED/SHANGHAI" datestamps. Ex Norman Bennett. (27).
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£180 |
|
537 |
|
KIUNGCHOW/WEI HAI WEI: 1903 50c dull green & magenta with large part "HOIHOW" c.d.s (Webb type H - SG.Z597, unpriced); 1904 commercial PPC to Devon bearing KEVII 4c purple on red tied by v.fine strike of the scarce "LIU KUNG TAO" c.d.s. with partial Shanghai transit c.d.s. nearby. Attractive. Ex Norman Bennett. (2 items).
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£75 |
| CANTON |
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538 |
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SCARCE RED BOXED "INDIA LETTER/MARGATE" ON COVER TO G.B.; 5 Sept. 1836 EL (minor wear) from "Canton" to Edinburgh (long interesting family letter) with v. fine scarce red boxed "INDIA LETTER/MARGATE" on the top flap. Scarce early letter from this part of the world. Photo |
£150 |
|
539 |
|
"FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" COVER CARRIED BY THE "GEORGE THE 4th"; Fine 6 Jan. 1838 E from "J. Archer" at (pencil note) "Canton" to London endorsed "Per George 4th" (unusual name for a ship), charged "1/8" with a fine red step-type framed "FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" across the join. Photo |
£120 |
| MACAO |
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540 |
|
1st OPIUM WAR - LETTER FROM BRITISH MERCHANT SENT BY THE SHIP ON WHICH HE TOOK REFUGE; 26 Feb. 1840 EL from "Macao" to Greenock endorsed "P. Carnatic" with a mostly very fine boxed "GREENOCK/SHIP LETTER" d.s. on the front, charged "8"; scarce port for mail from China. The interesting contents refer to ongoing problems with the Opium trade and include; "The ship by which I now write, the 'Carnatic', was my home when we were expelled from Toonkoo Macao in August last." He criticises the American negotiator; "What think you of Mr. King's much admired friend, the Commissioner, threatening to exterminate us all; men, women & children?!" Historical letter from the brief peace between the Chinese expulsion of the merchants and the outbreak of hostilities. Photo |
£300 |
|
541 |
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1st OPIUM WAR - LETTER FROM BRITISH MERCHANT SENT DURING THE NAVAL BUILD-UP TO THE START OF HOSTILITIES; Fine March 1840 EL from "Macao" to Edinburgh (same writer as previous & following lots) endorsed "P. [Ship] Susan" with a fine blue boxed step-type "LEITH/SHIP LETTER" (scarce on Far East mail) on the front, matching the 31 Aug. arrival c.d.s. on the top flap. The letter refers to tea sent along with the same ship, but then describes the volatile situation in Macao; "My own impression is that we shall be allowed to remain quietly in Macao till actual hostilities commence; for the presence of the 'Druid' of 46 guns, together with his old friends the 'Volage' & 'Plymouth' will certainly make the Viceroy hesitate...[but] I do hope & believe that ere six weeks we shall have such force here as will shew the Chinese that the day is gone by when they can maltreat Foreigners as they please with impunity. I hope this Force will be prepared to act at once & to strike a blow as will be felt throughout the length & breadth of the Empire, & will teach the Emperor & all his vainglorious Mandarins the hollowness & rottenness of the strength in which they put their trust. China is indeed about to be opened; opened to the Commerce, learning & religion of the Western World....the future I trust will amply repay us." Prophetic and important comments from the epicentre of the troubles that started the War. Photo |
£300 |
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542 |
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1st OPIUM WAR - LETTER FROM BRITISH MERCHANT WITH INDIAN F.A.C. SENT VIA FRANCE; 3/5 June 1840 EL from "Macao" to Edinburgh (same writer as previous lots) endorsed "v Marseilles" and [in a second hand] "p. Berenice", charged "2/8" with a faint red oval-framed "INDIA" but also having an 80% complete v. fine double-oval "FORWARDED BY/SKINNER & Co./BOMBAY" cachet on the top flap with Edinburgh arrival c.d.s. (14 Nov.). Scarce routing from Macao. The letter refers to the continuing stand-off between the British and the Chinese, and the death of the British force's senior naval Captain; "...Lord John Churchill's death; he was buried this morning...We are all in the dark as to the extent of the coming force, the time when we may expect it, & what is intended to be done." Rare letter from this period in the conflict. Photo |
£240 |
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543 |
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1st OPIUM WAR - IMPORTANT EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE SURRENDER & DESTRUCTION OF THE BOGUE FORTS; 19 Mar. 1841 EL (8 pages; from the same British merchant as the previous 1840 letters) from "Macao" to Liverpool "p. [Ship] Parrockhall" charged "1/4" with a very fine boxed "INDIA LETTER/ PORTSMOUTH" on the front, having London/Lpool d.s.'s (both 30 Aug.) on the top flap. The long and fascinating letter describes the chaotic state of trade (Macao smuggling, etc.) during the ongoing battle for control of the Chinese coast and trade. The writer has just returned from a tour of the Pearl River where he watched the military/naval operations: "But who will be fool enough to build in Hong Kong on the faith that it will be kept after Elliot has shown himself such a vacillating & uncertain being?....The first ten days of this month I spent in making an excursion to Whampoa...We had a splendid view of the Bogue forts and saw one of the largest of them blown up...our brave countrymen [are] keeping guard in Wantung which is now an English Garrison...I found a whole fleet of Men of War & transports full of US coats, & all were on the qui vive for Canton on the following morning, but their evil genius the Plenipo[tentiary] interposed; during the night a Chop had been received, & many a curse was directed to the dirty white flag that appeared at the fore of H.M.S. Calliope at early dawn on the morrow. The Quong Chow Foo, or Mayor, of Canton had promised to come on board in the afternoon...I had the good fortune to see his excellency received on deck...I had the pleasure...of being present at the Capture of a Chinese fort...Napier's Fort..." A marvellous letter full of further details of the British successes around Canton and the delaying tactics of the Chinese, etc. Rare eye-witness account of the peak of the conflict from an articulate and well-connected merchant bystander. [From the same correspondence as the previous three lots, all of which were recently discovered by a Cavendish describer in a mixed collection.] Photo |
£1000 |
| SHANGHAI |
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544 |
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FOOCHOW/JAPAN COMBINATION COVER TO U.S.; 13 Sept. 1897 env. (faults & toned but with printed "REV. J.H. WORLEY/METHODIST EPISCOPAL MISSION/FOOCHOW, CHINA" imprint on front) to Springfield Mass., franked by Foochow Local Post 1c green tied by mostly v. fine "POSTAL·SERVICE·FOOCHOW/CHINA" c.d.s. and Japan 5c blue (minor perf. faults) tied by v. fine "SHANGHAI/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. (17 Sept.) with various backstamps. Rare thus. Photo |
£150 |
| INDIA |
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545 |
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MISCELLANY with QV mint & used "OFFICIAL" adhesives inc. a couple of blocks, 1866 no wmk. ‡a & 1a used plus elephant's head wmk. 1a & 2a mint (minor faults), 1902-11 KEVII selection on album leaves with values to 5r mint plus used 10r (2) & 15r (3), a used mainly QV section with some postmark interest and a few later stamps. Condition somewhat mixed in QV but later examples are mainly fine and worthy of careful inspection. (147). |
£200 |
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546 |
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Q.V. FRANKED REGISTERED, OVERLAND & UNDERPAID MAIL - INC. TO CANTON; c.1858-68 registered covers [mostly ex Martin Willcocks] inc. scarce 1858 EL from Calcutta to "Canton" with 4as, red boxed "REGD. LETTER No." & "HONG KONG" transit c.d.s., some Imperf. covers, 1860 Allahabad to Ireland with part green paper receipt tied on reverse, worn 1866 long env. to Scotland with 5x4as green ex Bellary, etc. Varied condition, but a good range of different handstruck REGD./REGISTERED markings. Plus separate selection of 1860-8 covers to GB/Italy inc. two Underpaid, several by named ships, etc. [this latter group mostly ex Neil Blair]. Good lot. (27 covers + 2 pieces). Photo |
£150 |
| INDIAN FEUDATORY STATES |
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547 |
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1900c A large booklet containing five panes of twenty four (6 x 4) gummed and perforated blue ?? revenue or savings stamps. Status unknown. |
£240 |
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548 |
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JAIPUR: Interesting-looking accumulation of native documents (letters? court documents?) each with at least one impressive intaglio seal in black; said to date to c1720-30. (198 items).
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£100 |
| IRAQ |
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549 |
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OTTOMAN OCCUPATION - NEDJEF: Native cover addressed in Arabic to Teheran, franked with Turkey 1892 2pi cancelled by double-ring cds of Nedjef with blue personal seal and two different cds of Teheran alongside. Attractive. Photo |
£75 |
| IRELAND |
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550 |
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PRINTED ALBUM AND STOCKBOOK with the duplicated early to modern used collection/accumulation. The album houses a reasonable collection to around 1990 including some better items whilst the stockbook contains a duplicated range of modern issues. Also a 1980 Catalogue of Irish Postage Stamps published by David Feldman. (Many 100's). |
£90 |
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551 |
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STOCKBOOK with the valuable early to modern (c1990) collection with useful opts. on GB inc. Sea Horses to 10/- (3 inc. 1935 Re-engraved set) and a very good range of post-1940 issues inc. wmk. varieties, postage dues, scarce 1966 booklets, etc. Condition mainly good to fine. (Few 100's). |
£360 |
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552 |
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FISCALS: The interesting accumulation on leaves inc. QV "JUDICATURE IRELAND" & "COUNTY COURTS IRELAND" issues, KEVII "JUDICATURE IRELAND" vals. to £5, "LAND COMMISSION IRELAND" & "RECORDS IRELAND" types, etc. (Approx. 110 items/pieces). |
£75 |
| ITALIAN STATES |
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553 |
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MISCELLANY ON LEAVES: Interesting ranges of early issues inc. Modena, Naples, Papal States, Parma, Romagna, Sardinia, Sicily & Tuscany; many better shades and cancellations noted, with forged examples clearly labelled. Mixed condition but very high catalogue value. (254)
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£200 |
| ITALY |
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554 |
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1861-1983 COLLECTION: Pair of boxed 'hingeless' Lighthouse albums containing a fine and reasonably complete collection of mint & used stamps with strength in pre-WWII stamps inc. 1865 20c surcharge (Type III) mint, Umberto issues mint, 1910 plebiscites, 1922 philatelic congress (used values), Manzoni, Virgil, Dante, zeppelin, Balbo strips, 1934 football, 1945-48 set mint , 1948 revolution etc. Mixed condition but STC over £9,000. (Many 100s)
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£600 |
| JAMAICA |
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555 |
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MISCELLANY of covers, cards & adhesives collected for postmark interest inc. 1890 ‡d wrapper uprataed with ‡d adhesive ex Kingston to Falmouth thence to "Post Office, St. George's, Grenada", 1895 wrapper ex Kingston to Spanish Town with violet oval "THE JAMAICA SOCIETY/OF/AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE", 1931 flown cover to Canada bearing 1/- Statue tied by pictorial "SPEND YOUR VACATION IN/SUMMERRLAND/JAMAICA", a good selection of QEII covers with "UNCLAIMED" marks, etc. (Approx. 30 covers/cards plus a range of adhesives). |
£100 |
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556 |
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1834 (30 March) EL (some toning, mostly on reverse) headed "Aboukir, St. Anne" to England by "packet" with m/s "Inland post paid/7‡" & a near fine scarce "ALEXANDRIA" (T4, "very rare" & 3 years earlier than recorded by Foster) on the front; charged "2/4" in black. Ex Swarbrick. |
£100 |
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557 |
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PAQUEBOT MARKINGS: 1902-7 Trio comprising 1902 env. to England bearing GB KEVII ‡d (2) cancelled by "KINGSTON/JAMAICA" double-ring c.d.s. and the left hand adhesive is additionally tied by boxed "PAQUEBOT" mark (Hosking type 1116), 1903 env. endorsed "Via Jamaica" (with crest of HMS "Retribution" on flap) bearing GB KEVII 1d red tied by Kingston double-ring c.d.s. and with boxed "PAQUEBOT" alongside and 1907 PPC to Spain bearing GB KEVII 1d tied by part "PAQUEBOT" cancel with a poorish Kingston c.d.s. alongside and with violet "POSTED ON THE/HIGH SEAS". A useful trio. Ex Swarbrick. (3). |
£100 |
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558 |
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WWII PERIOD - U.S. CENSORSHIP: Quartet of covers (all bearing US adhesives) to & from Jamaica with U.S. censor marks comprising 1941 cover from Washington to Portland Bight with blue circular "PASSED BY/NAVAL CENSOR", violet boxed "VERIFIED USN" & large blue boxed "RECEIVED/17 JUN 1941/FREDERICK SNARE CORP./KINGSTON JAMAICA", 1941 cover ex Fort Simonds to New Jersey with Foster type M-USAC 4 censor mark in conjunction with M-USA 1 dater of 17 Dec. 1941 (late usage), 1942 (22 Jan.) env. to New Jersey bearing U.S. 1c green tied by "MAR. DET. PORTLAND BIGHT/JAN 22/1942/Jamaica BR./BRITISH/WEST INDIES" duplex & with blue circular "PASSED BY/NAVAL CENSOR" & 1942 (11 May) cover ex Quantico to Portland Bight with circular blue "PASSED BY/NAVAL CENSOR" & rectangular boxed "VERIFIED USN" along with violet boxed "COVERED BY/KING/PO....//NY/PO....". A useful group. (4). |
£100 |
| JAPAN |
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559 |
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MISCELLANY of stamps, min. sheets, etc. inc. 1921 50th Anniversary of Japanese Post 10s blue mint (thinned but Cat. £250 in SG. "Japan & Korea" 1997), a block of four of the GB KGVI 2/6d green cancelled by Australian Unit Postal Station No.452 BCOF Press Unit, Osaka d.s., a good range of min. sheets & New Year sheetlets inc. the elusive 1949 Electricity Commission min. sheet mint and New Year sheets for 1951, 1952 & 1953, useful duplicated ranges of Japanese P.O.'s in China, etc. Eclectic but very useful miscellany. (Small Qty.). |
£200 |
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560 |
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MODERN MISCELLANY of stamps, min. sheets & covers inc. sixteen Antarctic covers (largely from the late 1950's & early 1960's) plus a useful range of sheets & mint stamps (STC £350+). Clean & attractive material. (Qty.). |
£100 |
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