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161 |
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HONG KONG: Group of 1930s flown covers inc. (1936) reg'd E (address deleted) to Paris carried on the first through flight by , with KGV $1 and 20c pair; also 1933 $1 franked E to UK via Amsterdam with Singapore paquebot cancellation plus two other out-going covers and two incoming from UK or Perak. (6 items)
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£140 |
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162 |
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LATIN AMERICA: Binder with the extensive mint & used collection of air stamps from the 1930's onwards inc. Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay. Also a small range of twenty middle period flown covers. (Qty.). |
£90 |
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163 |
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SENEGAL - 1925 LEMAITRE AND ARRACHART FLIGHT: 1925 (7 Feb.) cover flown from Dakar to Paris with five-line "PAR AVION/DAKAR-PARIS/VIA TOMBOUCTOU/Mission/Lemaitre & Arrachart" plus circular pictorial "AERONAUTIQUE A.O.F./LE COMMANDANT". Fine & scarce.
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£75 |
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164 |
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SOUTH AFRICA: 1931 (27 Feb.) selection of illustrated Imperial Airways envelopes carried on various stages of the First England-South Africa Flight with examples to Alexandria, Germiston, Khartoum, Kisumu (2) & Mwanza (3). An attractive group. (8). |
£75 |
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165 |
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U.S.A.: 1926 (2-3 December) pair of 2c postal stationery envelopes (different designs) headed "COBHAM FIRST UNITED STATES OVERLAND FLIGHT" and with large treble-ring "COBHAM FIRST UNITED STATES OVERLAND FLIGHT/NEW YORK-PHILADELPHIA-WASHINGTON/DEC 2-3/1926" cachets, both with m/s "AJC" (Cobham's initials) at lower left. Scarce pair.
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£90 |
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166 |
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WORLD-WIDE FIRST/SPECIAL FLIGHTS: 1932-39 group inc. 1932 First Regular Flight from London to Moshi, 1932 London-South Africa by Imperial Airways, 1936 First Flight by Imperial Airways from London to Scandinavia, 1934 First KLM Flight from Hull to Rotterdam, 1939 First Imperial Airways Flight from the U.K. to Canada, etc. Some duplication, (23). |
£150 |
| AUTOGRAPHS |
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167 |
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AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, 1898: Substantial, fine quality album bound in red leather with signatures of noted Edwardians from the world of Theatre and Writing inc. Arthur Conan Doyle, Hans Richter, Herbert & Maud Beerbohm-Tree, the Vanbrugh sisters, Georg Szell, Joe Chamberlain, Cissy Loftus and others - each on a separate, linen-hinged page. Fine condition.(34 signatures) |
£250 |
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168 |
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MISCELLANY: Rare signature of Charlotte Bronte clipped from the bottom of a letter Yours sincerely & affectionately, C.Brontë; also autograph letters from the artists J.E.Millais (1881) & Edwin Landseer (1848), in addition, Joseph Paxton's signature on piece, Winston Churchill's pencil signature on the reverse of a 1909 hand-bill, two letters from the Duke of Devonshire and a bundle of covers signed by various Peers & Government Ministers etc. Interesting lot. (32 items)
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£150 |
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169 |
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CRICKET: The selection of official team sheets for Derbyshire (one undated but obviously early 1980's, the other 2000), Durham (2000) and an earlier undated sheet (late 1990's), Essex (1996) and an earlier undated sheet (early 1990's), Lancashire (1995), Leicestershire (1995), Northamptonshire (1995 & 2000), Nottinghamshire (1993, 1996 & 1999), Sussex (1994, 1996 and 2000) and two undated Warwickshire sheets from the late 1990's. A wealth of signatures including many top names such as Wasim Akram, Mike Atherton, Michael Bevan, Chris Cairns, Paul Collingwood, Dominic Cork, Hansie Cronje, Andrew Flintoff, Graham Gooch, Steve Harmison, Michael Holding, Nasser Hussain, Allan Lamb, Chris Lewis, Devon Malcolm, Derek Randall, Tim Robinson and Bob Taylor. (18 sheets).
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£150 |
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170 |
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MONTEFIORE, SIR MOSES: 1846 2pp letter on mourning paper to Sir William Woods, Garter Herald, concerning the publication of his elevation to the Baronetcy, with fine signature 'Moses Montefiore' - the famous Jewish Reformer and President of the Board of Deputies for most of his long life; edge split. Also an autograph letter from the Victorian playwright J.R.Planché (1794-1880) addressed from Bodmin (to the Herald...) "My dear Rouge Croix" - continuing the Heraldic theme! (2 items) |
£150 |
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171 |
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NAPIER, FIELD MARSHAL LORD (1810-90): c1868 4pp Letter to Garter Herald Sir William Woods, concerning the details of a newly-granted coat of arms and the visit of a College artist to finalise details, with fine signature 'Napier of Magdala'- the title awarded him following the success of the 1867 Abyssinia Campaign.A little dusty but a fine item. |
£100 |
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172 |
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ROYALTY: Interesting group of letters inc. (1842) 3pp chatty letter on hand-painted note-paper from the Duchess of Kent (Queen Victoria's mother) at Frogmore - most uncommon; 1899 2pp letter on York House paper signed 'Victoria Mary' - later Queen Mary; facsimile letter from the Prince of Wales (1864) plus signature of Sir Henry Ponsonby on a piece and four Royal Household covers 1902-11 inc. KEVII cypher on Royal Yacht envelope ex Cowes. (8 items) |
£100 |
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173 |
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SAVILLE, JIMMY: "Telethon '90" special event covers bearing 20p adhesives tied by a striking "ITV/Telethon '90/ANGLIA TELEVISION/27 MAY 1990 NORWICH" rectangular d. s., each distinctively & prominently autographed by Jimmy Saville. Slight foxing along the top of most envelopes. (40).
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£30 |
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174 |
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SCOTT, CAPTAIN ROBERT FALCON: Undated 2pp autograph letter written from Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, to Admiral Alington, thanking him for a letter of congratulation: My pen is so busy just at present that I trust you will forgive such an inadequate acknowledgement of your kindness - probably written c1905 on his return from the 1900-04 Antarctic Expedition - with v.fine signature; some dustiness and speckling to one page but a rare item. PHOTO. |
£150 |
| EPHEMERA, MANUSCRIPTS, ETC. |
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175 |
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POST OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Group inc. postmen's brassards (9), brass counter box for registration labels, 'GPO' tinplate ink bottle. sealing punch of Harlow, rubber h.s. etc. plus a binder of ephemera and ranges of stamps with a good group of earlier Indian issues selected for cancellations etc. (Qty) |
£75 |
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176 |
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AFRICA - PAINTINGS CONCERNING THE LIVINGSTONE CONGO MISSION: Set of amateur paintings on cloth designed as lecture aids, produced by or for the Rev. C. A. Alington of Swinhope, one of the original members of Bishop Tozer's mission to the Congo, organised by Dr Livingstone in 1862 - Rev. Alington spent much of the 1860s in subsequent missions to the Congo region, inspired by Livingstone. The 12 paintings inc. Chibisa Station, Kongoni, an Arab slave ship, native boat on the Zambezi, camping around a wagon, natives, a rhino etc.; one or two with wear but most remarkably fresh. A remarkable link with the early African mission. (12 items) PHOTO |
£200 |
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177 |
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ALINGTON FAMILY PAPERS: Box with quantity of papers relating to the Alington family of Lincolnshire c1623-1920s inc. estate maps of the Manor of Stanigod, 1822 commission to Deputy Lord Lieutenancy (with later photograph in uniform),naval commissions of Admiral Alington of Swinhope c1879-94 plus medal documents and others relating to his ship and the 1879 Haiti rebellion, various clerical promotions to different Lincolnshire parishes etc. Also a ledger with copies of various documents, notes on family history and a journal kept by the Rev. Charles Alington to 1898. Fascinating lot. (Qty)
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£200 |
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178 |
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CHRISTMAS CARDS: Binder with accumulation of vintage Christmas cards inc. five Victorian chromos (Tuck & Marcus Ward examples noted) and an attractive variety of types to c1950 with strength in inter-war cards; some with slight damage generally fine. (126 items)
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£80 |
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179 |
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COUNTY DURHAM: Bundle of papers regarding the will of John Burdon, Squire of Hardwicke near Sedgefield c1788-93 inc. detailed inventory of the house contents, inheritance agreements with embossed revenue stamps up to £10 values, various statements & accounts etc. Interesting lot. (30+ items) |
£100 |
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180 |
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KEVIII EPHEMERA: Portrait of the king when Prince of Wales as a young soldier in uniform printed on silk (115 x 160mm and the ideal frontispiece for any KEVIII collection) plus 1937 coloured Coronation serviette depicting a head and shoulder portrait of King Edward VIII and crossed union flags. A scarce example of catering stationery for the Coronation that never was. (2 items).
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£60 |
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181 |
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'POSTILLION'S GALOP': Sheet-music cover c1860 (front, corners trimmed) depicting a mounted postillion also another example (surface thinning) - 'The Stamp Galop' - with a design composed of crudely-drawn stamp designs. (2 items) |
£60 |
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182 |
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'THE POSTMAN'S KNOCK': Lithograph of red-coated postman c1850 clutching a bundle of letters and knocking at a door - song-sheet cover printed by Rosenthal, mounted on card for framing - two different size versions, the larger with dedication to Rowland Hill; a handsome pair. (2 items)
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£100 |
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183 |
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'POSTMAN'S POLKA': Lithographed sheet-music cover (corners trimmed) depicting an early postman c1850 knocking at a door; also another lithographed cover c1880s for the song 'The Parcels Post' showing a parcels post van & driver (2 items)
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£80 |
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184 |
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SUSSEX, 1680: Handwritten indenture on paper (some fold wear with small loss of text, otherwise very fresh and legible) concerning a property deal between Richard Robinson of Brede and John Robinson of 'Udimer', mentioning farm buildings & land at .Maple Stande', Brede. An early item from the reign of Charles II. |
£60 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS |
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185 |
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CARTON with the extensive accumulation of largely modern reproduction cards including many types depicting trams and other forms of transport plus a quantity of cards, FDC's & photographs relating to Sherlock Holmes and the television series based on the Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle stories starring the late Jeremy Brett. (Some 100's). OFFERED ON BEHALF OF CHARITY - PLEASE BID GENEROUSLY.
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£30 |
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186 |
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MISCELLANY: Carton containing a substantial lot of mainly used vintage postcards c1900-30s with some later inc. topographicals, greetings, a few foreign cards etc. Postmark interest. Good lot. (c2,500 items) |
£250 |
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187 |
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POSTCARD MISCELLANY: A similar lot in a carton with a fine variety of vintage cards, mainly used with a few foreign. Inspection recommended. (c1,500 cards) |
£150 |
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188 |
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MISCELLANY: Carton containing a similar lot of cards, mainly KEVII period, with a good variety of types and postmarks noted. (c1,000 cards)
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£120 |
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189 |
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MISCELLANY: Two cartons containing a rich miscellany of cards inc. substantial range of vintage cards (approx.1,500) mainly used G.B. , booklets & folders plus a quantity of modern cards with some foreign noted. (2,000+ cards)
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£150 |
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190 |
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MISCELLANY of better cards. Interesting group c1905-30 with many RP cards inc. (1906) 'Daffodil Bazaar', Brook St, Leamington, Stockton, Braunston, Hornton, Nether Alderley Post Office, c1905 postman, smoking ruins of the General Stores in Brentwood (1909), 1918 Army football team, Indian cavalry manouevres 1912 (2), Coronation arch at Dorchester (1911) etc. (40 items)
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£75 |
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191 |
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MISCELLANY: Shoe-box crammed with fine mint cards from early undivided backs through to c1960s, mainly GB topographical but with better Europe noted, cards inc. Zeppelin (4), 1903 RP Maidstone Floods (3), royalty, map cards, street views, trams, lighthouses etc. Also a set (48) of 'Bridges of Britain' cigarette cards. Inspection necessary. (600+) |
£75 |
| ASCENSION |
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192 |
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S.G. 'DEVON' ALBUM complete with slipcase containing an excellent range of chiefly mint KGVI adhesives with values from ½d to 10/- inc. plate, imprint & other blocks of up to sixteen, shades and an emphasis upon varieties all well written up and wherever appropriate beautifully illustrated. Merits close inspection. (249). |
£200 |
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193 |
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STOCKBOOK inc. two KGV opts. on St. Helena & KGV 8d definitive but emphasis upon KGVI definitives mint, used and on cover inc. possible flaws, ½d to 3d values on 1949 env. registered to London (philatelic but attractive), 3d & 5/- values on 1951 env. registered to South Africa, mint values to 10/- and a small selection of unmounted mint Alderney. Also a ring binder containing loose-leaf S.G. 'One Country Catalogue' covering St. Helena & Dependencies, an article from G.S.M. and 'The Issued Stamps of Ascension Island' published by the Ascension Study Circle with enlarged illustrations of flaws etc. (28 stamps + 2 covers).. |
£75 |
| AUSTRALIA |
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194 |
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CARTON with the interesting accumulation of year books (1981 & 1983-88), presentation books, etc. (Small Qty.). |
£60 |
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195 |
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ALBUM with the early to modern chiefly used collection including useful Kangaroos with values to £1 grey and £2 plus an extensive range of later issues. (Many 100's). |
£240 |
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196 |
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ALBUM with an interesting collection of QEII issues, mint, used & on cover with much of merit including FDC's, booklet panes & a small selection of AAT. STC £900. (Few 100's).
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£120 |
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197 |
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ALBUM with the early to modern mint & used collection including a number of useful sets/singles throughout. (Many 100's).
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£75 |
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198 |
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ALBUM with the early to modern largely used collection. All periods represented but an emphasis on QEII. (Many 100's). |
£75 |
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199 |
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STOCKBOOK with the duplicated used accumulation from earliest to 1977. High Catalogue value. (Many 100's). |
£60 |
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200 |
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MISCELLANY on leaves & stockleaves inc. much useful KGV & KGVI. Better items include Sydney Bridge 5/- used, 10/-, £1 & £2 "SPECIMEN" opts., Robes set mint plus 10/- "SPECIMEN", BCOF to 5/- mint or used, etc. Fair to mostly fine. STC £2,000+ . (Small Qty.). |
£200 |
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201 |
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MISCELLANY of booklets, covers inc. First Flights, presentation packs, etc. (Small Qty.). |
£50 |
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202 |
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COVER MISCELLANY: 1895 stampless OHMS /Public Wharves E, NSW 1½d card to UK with NSW & UK due h.s., 1930s airmail pair, WWII 'Naval Service' E, airmail late fee E (1937), 1956 Olympic m/s on special card, AAT covers (9 inc. 1960 set on reg'd E ex Davis Base, useful 1950s frankings etc. (55 items)
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£80 |
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203 |
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WWII CENSORSHIP: Group of air covers (9, 2 with 5/- 'Robes' frankings) to UK 1940-44 with variety of sealing tape and censor h.s. inc. numbered marks unframed and in boxed & diamond-shaped frames; four items with 3 different types of RAAF concession rate h.s. and a similar army item; also 1950 Gift Parcel label on piece with 5/10d franking. (14 items) |
£80 |
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204 |
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YEARBOOKS: 1983-2000 complete run of official P.O. presentation yearbooks housed in two cartons. (19 volumes). |
£120 |
| AUSTRALIAN STATES COLLECTIONS |
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205 |
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TWO STOCKBOOKS with the duplicated accumulation. The smaller volume is devoted entirely to Victoria. (Few 100's). |
£75 |
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206 |
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WATERMARKED PAPER: A complete sheet (12 x 10) of double lined "2" ungummed watermarked paper as used by NSW, Tasmania & Victoria (approx. size 10½" x 10½"). It is interesting to note the variations in size of the "2". A little creased & some foxing on the lower three rows. Scarce.
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£60 |
| NEW SOUTH WALES |
| ** |
207 |
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SHIP LETTER: 1826 (6 March) EL ex Sydney to London with (on reverse) step-type "SHIP LETTER/DARTMOUTH". A very early cover from New South Wales sent during a time when the State had no postal markings. Scarce thus. PHOTO |
£200 |
| ** |
208 |
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SHIP LETTER: 1826 (6 Feb.) EL from Sydney to London with (on reverse) step-type "DARTMOUTH/SHIP LETTER". Torn at upper right and with small part of flap missing but another scarce early cover from the ear without NSW postal markings. PHOTO |
£180 |
| ** |
209 |
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SHIP LETTER: 1829 (23 March) EL (minor faults hardly detract) from Sydney to London charged '2/4' in black m/s bearing on the top flap a mainly fine step-framed "SHIP LETTER/GRAVESEND" mark. PHOTO |
£180 |
| ** |
210 |
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INDIA LETTER: 1832 (7 Nov.) EL ex Sydney to London endorsed in m/s 'P British Sovereign' bearing on the top flap a partly fine and almost complete boxed "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH" mark in red. Flap faults; otherwise fine. |
£130 |
| ** |
211 |
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INDIA LETTER:1834 (27 May) EL from Sydney addressed to London endorsed in m/s 'Rognac (?) Packet' bearing on the top flap a boxed "India Letter/Gravesend" which is mainly fine though partly overstruck by red London arrival mark. Interesting contents refer to Norfolk Island. PHOTO |
£180 |
| ** |
212 |
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INDIA LETTER: 1836 (26 July) EL from Sydney to London bearing on the front a mainly fine small boxed "INDIA LETTER/PORTSMOUTH" mark in black. Filing crease away from mark. |
£100 |
| QUEENSLAND |
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213 |
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WATERMARKED PAPER: 1860-61 complete sheet (12 x 20) of ungummed small star watermarked paper with "POSTAGE" at foot & sides (approx. 10½" x 20½"). Three horizontal folds & small tear at foot. Scarce. |
£60 |
| VICTORIA |
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214 |
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HAVELOCK ENVELOPES USED WITHIN THE CORRECT PERIOD IN AUSTRALIA: A selection of Havelock 1d cards used within the correct period in Australia dated 2, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 19 November 1895. Usual crease but mostly fine. (8 cards).
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£100 |
|
215 |
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UNUSED HAVELOCK CARDS: 1895 A selection of eighteen unused 1d Havelock cards, inc three with printed Cameron Brothers advert depicting the tobacco factories, most sub types are represented. Mixed condition.
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£75 |
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216 |
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LATE USE OF HAVELOCK CARDS: 1896 (8 Dec) 1d Havelock card used within Melbourne. 1895 (23 Nov) example used from Wadonga to Wangarratta. and another dated 26 May used from Melbourne to Prahran. Good uses outside the withdrawn period (3 cards).
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£50 |
| AUSTRIA |
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217 |
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STOCKBOOK containing a predominantly fine used collection, 1850-1950s with useful stamps noted inc. 1850 1kr mint, 1908 Jubilee to 5kr, 1922 Musicians unmounted mint, 1934 costumes to 3s, post-WWII stamps plus a few Bosnia-Herzegovina etc. Inspection recommended. (100s)
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£100 |
|
218 |
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UNMOUNTED MINT issues c1980-93, a little muddled but apparently complete with miniature sheets etc. Also a small used collection of Europe A-H in a binder. Worth inspection. (Qty)
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£50 |
| BECHUANALAND/BOTSWANA |
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219 |
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MINT COLLECTION ON LEAVES inc. QV 1/-, 2/-, 2/6d & 5/-, KGV to 1/- plus Sea Horse 2/6d (2) & 5/-, KGVI vals. to 10/-, QEII to 10/-, etc. (Approx. 80). |
£120 |
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220 |
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QV SELECTION ON CARDS with 1885 CC ½d, 3d and 4d plus Anchor ½d (2), 1d, 2d & 6d and 1887 British Bechuanaland 1d, 2d (two shades), 3d (two shades), 4d, 6d, 2/- (light foxing) & 10/-. The odd fault but chiefly very fresh and of fine appearance. (17). |
£150 |
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221 |
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1914 2/6d deep sepia brown plus 1916-19 2/6d pale brown and 5/- bright carmine fresh mounted mint. SG. Cat. £325. (3). |
£120 |
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222 |
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1932 Pictorial set to 10/- fresh mounted mint. SG.99-110, Cat. £250. (12).
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£100 |
| BELGIUM |
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223 |
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SHOEBOX with the extensive predominantly used accumulation in a pocket book, on cards & loose. (Very many 100's).
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£75 |
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224 |
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TOBACCO-RELATED MISCELLANY: Fine two-colour trade card c1850 for Brussels tobacconist, various advertising cards inc. 'Publibel' types c1930s-'50s, inter-war 'giro' envs. with advertisements etc. Good lot. (61 items)
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£100 |
| BELGIAN CONGO/ZAIRE |
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225 |
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CARTON containing a substantial specialised collection, 1886-1961, in an album, with emphasis on cancellations, inc. mint & used sets, booklet panes, TAXE h.s., Independence issues etc. Also a huge quantity of off-paper stamps in envelopes awaiting postmark classification. Seldom offered. (1000s)
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£200 |
|
226 |
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COVER MISCELLANY: Accumulation of commercial mail c1920-60s inc. stationery, PPCs and good variety of stamp issues on cover inc. 1960s provisionals, cancellations etc. Inspection recommended. Seldom offered material. (approx. 120 items)
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£100 |
| BERMUDA |
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227 |
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KGV - EARLY QEII MINT & USED MISCELLANY on stockcard inc. a KGV 10/- with fiscal cancellation, 1936 sets complete mint (some unmounted) and lacking only the 2d value used, KGVI values to 1/- mint & a used 2/6d and 1953 9d to £1 values mint, some being unmounted. Also a selection of mint & used NEWFOUNDLAND 1898-1944 in a club booklet inc. complete 1941/44 set mint. Total cat. c.£480. (141)
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£50 |
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228 |
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1918 £1 purple & black/red fresh mounted mint. SG.55, Cat. £325. PHOTO |
£150 |
| BRAZIL |
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229 |
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TWO ALBUMS containing the extensive mint & used collection c1850-1970 inc. early numeral issues, definitives to top values, good ranges of commemorative issues with much mint from 1930, miniature sheets, airs, dues, officials etc. STC £4000+; inspection necessary. (1000s)
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£400 |
| BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY |
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230 |
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LIGHTHOUSE ALBUM with the mint (apparently all unmounted) collection basically complete from 1963-84. (Approx. 140). |
£150 |
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231 |
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1977 CONSERVATION OF WHALES complete unmounted mint set of four plus another example of the 2p value thought to be the only known example showing a double print of the brownish-black colour supported by an original letter from the then SG. Catalogue Editor. The variety plus the 'ordinary' 8p, 11p & 25p values are all right hand marginal with printer's logo. SG.79-82 + 79Ea. (5). PHOTO |
£75 |
| BRITISH POST OFFICES IN SIAM (BANGKOK) |
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232 |
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1883 Straits Settlements 2c pale rose optd. "B" with a distinct 'kiss print' below; mounted mint with some faults but fine frontal appearance. SG.15 variety.
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£75 |
| BURMA |
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233 |
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MISCELLANY of mint and used adhesives on album leaves & stock cards inc. a useful section of India used in Burma, KGV values to 1r mint and 2r used, KGVI mint values to 10r & used to 2r, postmark interest and generally worth inspection. (Approx. 400). |
£75 |
| CANADA |
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234 |
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COLLECTION in printed album and stockbook with some strength in KGV & KGVI issues. The stockbook is essentially a cancellation study with much of interest. (Sev. 100's). |
£150 |
|
235 |
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POCKET BOOK with the early to middle period range including an unused 3d Beaver, a pen cancelled 6d Prince Consort, Jubilee 5c, 8c & 15c mint (gum faults), etc. High Catalogue value but mixed condition. (43). |
£100 |
|
236 |
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PRE-STAMP MISCELLANY: Interesting group c1840-69 inc.straight-line and italic TOO LATE h.s. (4), 2 illustrated freight bills, various PAID marks inc. (1840) Toronto 'drop letter' and tiny h.s. of Windsor (1846), m/s address to the Halifax Volunteer Artillery etc. (20 items) |
£100 |
|
237 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA FRANKINGS: 1870 Local Hamilton envelope franked with 1c orange to pay the Drop Letter rate. Fine. Also c1897 window envelope from Nanaimo franked with lightly cancelled 6c Jubilee. No datestamp or arrival marks. (2).
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£75 |
|
238 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA FRANKINGS: Group of Es c1876-1900, most with 'Small Queen' frankings inc. 1c local rate (2) with Toronto roller cancels, 1c wrapper and 1c Jubilee, 1897 registered E with 1c & 3c pairs, two pretty 1870s E with 3c rate made up with 1c & 2c stamps, blue cds noted, flag cancellations inc. scarce exhibition types etc. Inspection worthwhile. (28 items) |
£90 |
|
239 |
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SMALL QUEEN COVERS: 1878-96 group inc. scarce 1890 env. ex Ontario to India bearing a horizontal strip of three 3c plus a single 1c to make up the rare single special surtax letter rate to India, 1878 env. from Halifax to Liverpool with single 5c, 1881 (22 Feb.) printed statistical return of Judicial matters franked with 1c adhesive, used from Venice to Quebec then "RETURNED-FOR/DEFICIENT/ POSTAGE" h.s. applied , similar E from Massawippi with m/s "free" crossed through, 1896 R.S. Fraser advertising env. from Montreal to Scotland bearing single 5c tied by Code "C" flag cancellation, etc. Mixed condition. (10).
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£120 |
|
240 |
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COVER MISCELLANY: Large number of covers from QV-QEII inc. reg'd, advertising, censored, railway, air, commemorative etc. inc. two PPCs from the 1905 Toronto Exhibition with different-coloured cancellations, 3 miniature machine booklet covers, early PPCs, 1865 Canada Gazette, ILN prints etc. (Qty)
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£75 |
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