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81 |
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CRICKET: The selection of official signed team sheets, predominantly of Australian State teams (1980s/1990s - 10 sheets, three of which are signed by two opposing State sides) plus Young West Indies to Zimbabwe (1983) and BHWS One Day International between Zimbabwe & England played at Brisbane 1n Jan. 1995. A positive wealth of modern day star player's signatures noted inc. David Boon, Allan Border, Damien Fleming, Mike gatting, Graham Gooch, Matthew Hayden, Ian Healy, Dean Jones, Geoff Lawson, Darren Lehmann, Geoff Marsh, Craig Mcdermott, Ricky Ponting, Alec Stewart, Mark Taylor, Phil Tufnell, Courtney Walsh, Mark Waugh & Steve Waugh. (12 sheets). |
£120 |
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82 |
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FOOTBALL: The interesting selection of autographs of professional footballers on press/promotional photographs, plain white cards, trade cards, magazine cuttings, etc. A particularly eclectic lot with a number of big names noted inc. Gordon Banks (Autographed Editions glossy photo), Peter Bonetti, Ian Callaghan, George Cohen (Autographed Editions glossy photo), Carlo Cudicini, Tore Andre Flo, Paul Gascoigne, Roger Hunt, Paul Ince, Mick Jones (Leeds), Gianluca Pagliuca, Stuart Pearce, Niall Quinn, Teddy Sheringham, Gary Speed, Edwin Van de Sar & Giafranco Zola. (Approx. 130).
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£120 |
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83 |
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WAGHORN, THOMAS: Fine tiny 12 Feb. 1846 EL sent privately in London written in Waghorn's distinctive hurried handwriting, addressed to "C. Roach Smith Esq., 5 Liverpool St." asking the addressee to meet Waghorn at "Station of the Blackwall Railway" on Saturday, clearly signed "Thos. Waghorn". Rare thus. Personal letters from Waghorn are seldom encountered. |
£75 |
| CIGARETTE CARDS |
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84 |
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CRICKET: The selection of largely "better" sets from the 1920s & 1930s comprising Drapkin Australian & English Test Cricketers (1928), Hill's Caricatures (large format, 1926), Millhoff Famous Test Cricketers (larger format, 1928), Morris's Australian Cricketers (1925), Ogden's Cricket Sesaon 1938 and Wills English Cricketers (1926) & Cricket Season 1928/29 (40/48). Chiefly good to fine (particularly the photographic types). A very appealing lot of predominantly more elusive sets. (257 cards). |
£200 |
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85 |
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CRICKET - "CRICKETERS SERIES" BY J.A. PATTREIOUEX OF MANCHESTER (1928): A complete set less numbers 32 & 69. Condition generally good but number 50 (Jack Taylor) can only be described as a "Spacefiller" A scarce and particularly attractive group. (73 cards).
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£240 |
| EPHEMERA, MANUSCRIPTS, ETC. |
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86 |
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CORONATION, 1831: Magnificent, unusually large broadside sheet commemorating the coronation of William IV printed by Catnach at 7 Dials and sold at Derby - detailed description plus two superb, large woodcuts - slight edge damage otherwise v.fine; also 1857 Drury Lane Theatre poster for 'Miss Ella's Grand Equestrian Performance' (some staining) and a fine 1859 double poster for Charles Kean's 'Henry V at 'The Princess's, Oxford Street'. Also a number of Chichester-related items inc. a fin 1736 lease of a farm at Tangmer from the Countess of Derby with 6d revenue stamps (3) and assorted Chichester wax seals. In addition a qty of mint GB commemorative stamps in sheets (late 1960s).(Qty) |
£100 |
|
87 |
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NAVAL INTEREST: Correspondence 1837-40 (approx. 24, letters only) between Captain Sir Edward Parry R.N. and T.Crofton Croker (Admiralty); also an 1870s Australian correspondence (14 letters, mainly ex Sydney) to a colleague in Fiji re. trading matters & gossip, an 1898 handwritten circular to the British Consul at Palma concerning neutrality in the US - Spanish War and a couple of printed handbills in Spanish advertising transatlantic crossings. (Small qty) |
£100 |
| PICTURE POSTCARDS |
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88 |
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BAMFORTH TYPES: The predominantly unused range of Bamforth Song cards (80). |
£75 |
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89 |
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GERMANY: Contemporary album (poor condition) with collection of mainly WWI period cards inc. patriotic, poems, sentimental, views of military life inc. photo. cards of groups of soldiers, war damage (damaged engine noted) etc. some used with fieldpost or civilian cancellations. (Approx.120 items) |
£100 |
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90 |
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SWITZERLAND: Small binder with collection of used / unused cards with WWI military flavour inc. patriotic, bomb damage, some photographic inc. groups of soldiers plus some later; slight duplication. (100 items) |
£75 |
| ADEN |
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91 |
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ALBUM with the mint & used collection of Aden & States. Much of interest including a small range of India used in Aden with 1904 env. to England bearing QV ½a (2) with double-ring cancellations of Aden & a group of five PPC's with KEVII/KGV frankings addressed to the UK, 1937 Dhow set mint, 1939-48 to 10r mint & used, RSW 10r fine used, 1951 surcharges to 10/- mint and much QEII including a good range of issues for both Hadhramaut & Seiyun. A fine base for expansion. (Sev. 100's inc. a few covers & cards). |
£300 |
| ADEN - KATHIRI STATE IN SEIYUN |
| ** |
92 |
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1946 2½a Victory with overprint inverted marginal mounted mint. SG. Cat. £600. |
£200 |
| ALGERIA |
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93 |
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COLLECTION, 1924-58: Y&T Box-album with substantial collection on leaves inc. 1865 cover, a few French stamps with Algerian cancellations, scarce 1900 40c telephone ticket used at Tizi-Ouzou, postal stationery then comprehensive collection of mainly mint issues to 1958 inc. uncommon parcel issues and 1930 unofficial air set, WWII British FPO covers etc. Inspection recommended. |
£150 |
| ANDORRA - FRENCH |
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94 |
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STOCKBOOK with the mint collection, almost complete from 1944 to 1981 with a good degree of unmounted in evidence. Cat. £550+ (Small Qty.). |
£150 |
| ASCENSION |
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95 |
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MINT MISCELLANY on album leaves & stock cards inc. opts. on St. Helena to 3d, 1924-33 and 1934 full sets, KGVI complete definitive set plus perf. varieties & colour changes, R.S.W. pair, QEII 1956 and 1963 full definitive sets, many commemoratives and a few early miniature sheets. Fine & fresh. (250+). |
£300 |
| AUSTRALIA |
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96 |
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COLLECTION on leaves with much of interest inc. Kangaroo 10/- with "O.S." perfin, Bridge 5/- c.t.o., 1934 Victoria set mint, 1934 Macarthur set mint, 1935 Anzac pair mint, 1935 Silver Jubilee set mint, 1963 Navigators to £2 mint, etc. (Few 100s).
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£150 |
|
97 |
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DECIMAL NAVIGATORS SPECIALIZED MINT AND USED COLLECTION ON LEAVES: The exceptional specialized collection of Decimal Navigators written-up on leaves including a wide range of mint positional pieces comprising 40c blocks of four (3) & six, 50c blocks of twelve (2), 75c blocks of four (10), six (irregular) & ten (7), $1 blocks of six (6), four (6) & strips of three (3, states 1 to 3), $2 blocks of four (2) & six plus $4 blocks of fourteen, ten & four (2). The lot has been expertly and lovingly written-up illustrating various flaws inc. 50c inverted "2" Master Plate flaw block of twelve and a particularly interesting study of the $1 with sundry states, varieties & electro variations to units R9/3 & R10/3. An exceptional lot - the likes of which we have never seen. (Approx. 400). |
£2400 |
| AUSTRALIAN STATES COLLECTIONS |
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98 |
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COLLECTION on printed leaves with ranges of New South, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia. (Few 100's). |
£180 |
| NEW SOUTH WALES |
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99 |
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CONCESSIONARY INDIA LETTER POSTAGE RATE COVER TO THE U.K. THENCE REDIRECTED TO FRANCE WITH BOXED "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH & STEP TYPE "FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER": 1829 (14 Dec.) EL ex Sydney to London (thence redirected to Caen) with various manuscript endorsements plus the two aforementioned Falmouth marks plud two-line "ANGLETERRE/PAR CALAIS". Early item ex New South Wales and particularly scarce thus to France. Note: The concessionary India Letter postage rate was extended to include Australia in 1830. The clerk at Falmouth applied the standard red Ship Letter mark in error and subsequently overstruck it with the "INDIA LETTER/FALMOUTH" mark. PHOTO. |
£240 |
|
100 |
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TOULMEIN PACKET MAIL: 1844 (13 May) EL ex Aberdeen to Sydney per the "Garland Grove" with boxed red "ABERDEEN/PAID/MY 13/1844 plus two different red "PAID" handstamps & "6" in manuscript. Note: The "Garland Grove" put into Falmouth on 7 June 1844 for repair because of "stress of weather" and a supplementary mail was put on board by the Falmouth P.O. which had to hire a vessel for that purpose. On applying to the PMG for reinbursement they were granted it but told that in future any such mails were to be sent to London. The Sydney Morning Herald for 14th October reported the ship's arrival with upwards of 13,000 newspapers & 4,000 letters. PHOTO. |
£100 |
| VICTORIA |
|
101 |
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POSTAL STATIONERY: Outwards and reply halves of 1891 U.P.U. 1½d red on 1d violet on buff reply cards (H.& G. 13), the former addressed to Mannheim cancelled by very fine Melbourne duplex for May 30, 1895 and the latter from Carlton to Essex the previous year. A fine complementary pair. [Ex Guy Linfield]. |
£80 |
| AUSTRIA |
|
102 |
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COLLECTION 1850-1998: Two stock-books containing a neatly-organised, substantial, fine used collection with all periods covered in some depth inc. 19th century issues with shades & perf. varieties, 1908 to 10k, 1910 to 1k, inter-war commemoratives inc Rotary and both ski sets, scarce costume 2s grey-green and top values, airs from 1918 set with 1950 birds and apparently complete 1950-91; also dues, newspaper & express stamps etc. A fine opportunity to fill that album! (100s) |
£400 |
|
103 |
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COLLECTION, 1908-97: Stock-book with fine used ranges of stamps from 1908 Jubilee (to 5k) inc. 1934 costumes to scarce 2s grey-green plus fine 5s, extensive post-WWII issues with many better items noted plus a few miniature sheets. Inspection recommended. Useful lot. (100s) |
£120 |
|
104 |
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UNITED NATIONS, VIENNA: 'F.G.' Album and box with well written-up collection of stamp issues complete from 1979-91 with FDCs plus miniature sheets and a further selection of covers with commemorative cancellations, special Xmas cards etc. Very fine. A good lot for development, now that all UN business has transferred to Vienna! (Qty). |
£150 |
| BARBADOS |
|
105 |
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DOVER SHIP LETTERS EX BARBADOS: Pair of 1791 ELs from "Barbados" to London sent by the same ship, each with m/s "5" and fine Rob. S3 on the front. Also 1794 EL with faint Ship Letter h.s. from Barbados to Derbyshire charged "5", "1/-", "1/1" & finally "2/1" with fine London "Crown" in purple. Ex Fitzherbert Correspondence. (4). |
£75 |
|
106 |
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"CABBAGE TREE HALL IN THE ISLAND OF BARBADOS": 1825 original drawing of the house (c.15 x 9½"); some toning but attractive. Offered along with five 1826-32 ELs written from the house. Markings inc. fair "BRIGHTON/SHIP LETTER" & "FALMOUTH/SHIP LETTER" & a copy of the Barbados Agricultural Reporter for June 10th 1899. A fascinating group. Ex Fitzherbert correspondence.(7 items).
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£75 |
| BELGIAN CONGO/ZAIRE |
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107 |
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COLLECTION, 1886-1960: Album containing a mainly fine mint collection to Independence with much useful and elusive material inc.good ranges of definitive and commemorative issues to the CONGO overprints, 1912 stationery PPCs (3) and various other covers and cards etc. Inspection recommended. (100s) |
£120 |
| BERMUDA |
|
108 |
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COVER MISCELLANY: The small selection with QV ½d (2) & 1d on 1½d postal stationery envelopes unused 1904 PPC of Hamilton with ½d x 2 on obverse, 1904 PPC to Malta with ½d x 2 on reverse, 1937 "Cavalier" FFC, 1959 cover with violet "R.M.S. ANDES/POSTED ON THE HIGH SEAS" cachet, etc. (17 covers/cards & 1 front),
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£60 |
|
109 |
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1938-53 HIGH VALUES with eighteen mint (all but one seemingly unmounted) & six fine used stamps with values from 2/- to £1 and several different shades.Almost without exception, fine & fresh. (24).. |
£240 |
| BRAZIL |
|
110 |
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U.K. MAIL:Group of 1930's-'40s covers inc. WWII censored, postage due marks, UNCLAIMED cachet etc. Also 2 registered internal covers inc. one from Norwegian Legation and three Argentina items inc. unusual boxed cancellations. (23 items) |
£70 |
| BRITISH HONDURAS/BELIZE |
| ** |
111 |
|
EARLIEST LETTER FROM HONDURAS? 1756 (November) Remarkably early EL (corner of address panel torn away) to Boston written from the 'Bay of Hondoros' by a young crew member of a ship engaged in the lucrative mahogany trade: We are now in the Bay and Taking in wood as fast as we can... we have had a long passage from Eustacia [Eustatius, Dutch West Indies] ...I did not Lay out my money in Eustacia for fear of Being taken or Castaway which was the misfortune of our Consort the Brig Beloning [sic] to mr Cooper... Partly fine red NEW/YORK on front with m/s '4d' alongside. Despite damage, a rare early - possibly the earliest - letter from the Honduras. PHOTO. |
£240 |
| BULGARIA |
|
112 |
|
c1911-23 Imperforate printer's samples of various stamps (some bi-coloured) from 1911 & 1921-23 issues. One has a small thin but chiefly fine. (18).
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£100 |
| CANADA |
|
113 |
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LARGE QUEEN 3c RATE ENVELOPE WITH PRINTED ADVERT. ON BACK: 1868 (30 Nov.) env. franked with large Queen 3c adhesive sent from Norwich to Fonthill with (on reverse) a printed advertisement for G.C.Sutton, who was not only 'Deputy Post Master' but also a 'dealer in/watches, clocks, jewelry, fancy goods/Silver & Plated Wares, etc.' |
£75 |
|
114 |
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1870-1961 The mainly used QV untidy used selection inc Small Queen 1c shades (40) with cork or unusual cancellations inc "REGISTERED", "Crown" in circle and a leaf. 2c green (13), 3c (19) inc intaglio "N" and "target cancellations.5c pair with part "YOKOHAMA" c.d.s. and KEVII 1c with circle cancellation of Galt. An interesting group. (170+). |
£120 |
|
115 |
|
1870 Small Queen 3c Indian red perf 12 (7) and a paler shade (3), 10c pink shades the rare perf 12 x 12¼ (2) and perf 12 (8, inc a pair). Mostly fine used. (20). |
£120 |
|
116 |
|
1870-88 Small Queen 2c (4), 3c (94, inc three pairs) and 5c with re-entries or plate scratches. Mostly fine used. |
£100 |
|
117 |
|
1882-97 ½c BLACK SELECTION: Mounted mint block of 15 (5 x 3), two used blocks of 4 (one block being used to uprate 1c pale blue postal stationery env. from Toronto to Jamestown, New York), a used block of 8 and thirteen singles inc. two imperf. examples and one with pre-printing crease; some faults but mainly fine. Also 10c brown used on small dated piece. (42 items). |
£90 |
|
118 |
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BISECTED 2c ON LOCAL ENVELOPE & TORONTO FLAG CANCELLATIONS: 1910 (15 June) env. used locally within Kamloops (British Columbia) franked with a well tied diagonally bisected 1903 2c rose adhesive and written up group of 1897-1901 covers (11) & cards (2) cancelled by mainly fine flag cancellations of Toronto with codes A (3, one of which also has two superb 'Too Late' marks), B (2), C, D (2), E (2) and F (2). [14 items].
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£120 |
|
119 |
|
COVERS FRANKED AT THE 3c & 6c RATE ETC:1871-96 Covers (4) and two registered fronts bae ring Small Queen adhesives inc. 1871 env from St John's to Halifax bearing a single 3c. 1876 env from Guelph to Toronto at the 3c rate with stamp tied by cork cancellation. 1872 env from Hamilton to Alford, Maine bearing 3c pair. 1876 front from North Keppel to Indian Office, Toronto with 2c registered stamp & 3c. (6 items). |
£100 |
|
120 |
|
COVERS - INTERNAL 3c AND 9c RATES:1872-76 covers (4) each franked with a single Small Queen 3c inc an example from Bowman to Newcastle. 1885 env from Quebec to St Joseph bearing Small Queen 3c x 3. Also 1889 1c card to Dorchester N.B. cancelled with the scarce "MONCTON" duplex. (6 items). |
£100 |
|
121 |
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COVERS - THE 5c UPU RATE TO GERMANY:1893 (26 Sept) 1c blue stationery env. uprated with Small Queen 1c and 3c used from Ottowa to Germany, tied by fine squared circle d.s. Small cover fault at top. PHOTO. |
£80 |
|
122 |
|
COVER - 5c RATE TO UK:1896 env from Sherebrook to Banbury franked with Small Queen 1c pair and 3c single tied by a squared circle d.s. A few perf. faults. |
£70 |
|
123 |
|
CORK CANCELLATIONS: The collection of cork cancellations mostly struck on Small Queen 1c to 3c values inc letters, segmented circles, targets (various sizes and colours) and unusual shaped types. (215)
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£240 |
|
124 |
|
CORK CANCELLATIONS: The untidy remaindered collection of Small Queen 3c with a wide range of mainly cork cancellations inc Maple Leaves, segmented circles, targets (various numbers of rings) letters and a few coloured examples. Mostly fine part strikes. (140+).
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£160 |
|
125 |
|
CORK CANCELLATIONS: 1870 Small Queen 1c and 3c, each cancelled with part strikes of the scarce "Bogey Face" cork cancellation. Some faults. (2).
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£70 |
|
126 |
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TRANSATLANTIC MAIL: Group of E/ELs sent between Canada and mainland Europe inc. 1845 front ex Toronto to france with boxed red "COLONIES/& c. ART.12", 1846 ex Toronto to France with red boxed "COLONIES/& c. ART. 13", 1860 ex Montreal to Turin with tombstone Montreal mark in red, circular "LONDON/PAID" & Armorial mark of the Sardinian consulate in blue, 1855 ex Montreal to Rheims with boxed red "CANADA/&c. ART 12" in red. (4).
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£150 |
|
127 |
|
TRANSATLANTIC MAIL - EUROPE TO CANADA: An interesting group of E/ELs ex Europe to Canada with 1847 ex Lyons to Dundas with boxed red "P.P." and large red "NEW YORK/SHIP", 1854 EL ex Oberseebach to Waterloo (Upper Canada) redirected to Niagara with black "5 N.YORK Br PKT FEB 25" and blue "UD STATES" in arc with "6d", 1859 ex Livorno to Nova Scotia with scarce "FR/2F 96C" accountancy mark & 1866 ex Rome to Boucherville via France & England with scarce "FR. 3F 76C" accountancy mark. A useful quartet. (4).
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£120 |
|
128 |
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TRANSATLANTIC COVER FROM CANADA TO FRANCE WITH BOXED RED "CANADA &* ART 12": 1853 (July) EL from Quebec to Cognac with superb red "CANADA/& ART 12."rectangular cachet, black double-circle "ANGL. AM. 1 2 CALAIS" and Montreal c.d.s. of 31 July. Fine & rare thus. PHOTO. |
£240 |
|
129 |
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TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO FRANCE WITH BOXED RED "CANADA/ART 19": 1856 (28 April) EL from Montreal to Rheims with a good example of the red boxed "CANADA/ART 19" (Salles 3021 in use for only one year) plus Montreal c.d.s. of 28 April. Rated "17" (decimes). Rare thus. PHOTO. |
£200 |
|
130 |
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TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO FRANCE WITH RARE BRITISH ACCOUNTANCY MARK: 1857 (8 June) EL from Montreal to Rheims with double-ring circular "ANGL. - 22 JUIN 57 - AMB. CALAIS 1" entry mark, Montreal c.d.s. of 8 June and a scarce "GB/3F 02c" accountancy mark. Carried per "Arabia". Few examples of this scarce British accountancy mark are known as it was only in use in 1857.PHOTO. |
£240 |
|
131 |
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TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO FRANCE WITH RARE BRITISH ACCOUNTANCY MARK: 1857 (20 June) EL ex Quebec to Rheins with a superb example of the very rare Triangle surmounting Rectangle "GB/2F 40C" accountancy mark (few examples known - in use only during 1857) in conjunction with Quebec c.d.s. of 20 June and black double-circle "ANGL. 3 JUIL. AMB. CALAIS IX".PHOTO. |
£240 |
|
132 |
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TRANSATLANTIC COVER TO FRANCE WITH RARE BRITISH ACCOUNTANCY MARK: 1858 (10 Aug.) EL ex Quebec to Paris with fine & rare Triangle surmounting Rectangle "GB/2F 62C" accountancy mark (few examples known) in conjunction with black double-circle "ANGL. 30 AOUT 58 - AMB. CALAIS 1" & Quebec c.d.s. of 10 August. Rare thus. PHOTO. |
£240 |
|
133 |
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TRANSATLANTIC MAIL - FRANCE TO CANADA/CANADA TO FRANCE: 1867-68 trio of E/ELs comprising 1868 ex Montreal to France with double-circle "ANGL. AMB. CALAIS" in conjunction with Rectangle surmounting Triangle "GB/2F" accountancy mark, 1867 ex Paris to Toronto with oval type "FR/2F" accountancy mark & 1868 ex Paris to Montreal with tombstone type "FR/2F" accountancy mark. A good matched set of accountancy marks. (3). PHOTO. |
£300 |
| CEYLON/SRI LANKA |
|
134 |
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COLLECTION on leaves inc. useful QV (mixed condition), KGV to 5r (2) mint & 20r used, an interesting group of Telegraph stamps, etc. Poor to fine. (Few 100s). |
£100 |
| CHINA - FRENCH POST OFFICES |
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135 |
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TIENTSIN - BOXER REBELLION: Sept., 1903 env. (small closed tear at top) registered to France endorsed in m/s 'Corps d'Occupation de Chine' and franked with optd. 2c on 5c (rubbed perfs. at top) and 3 x 4c on 10c tied by "TIEN-TSIN CHINE/POSTE FRANCAISE" c.d.s. with (on back) weak strike of the 'Poste/de/Chan-Liang-Cheung' cachet. |
£80 |
| CHINA - GERMAN POST OFFICES |
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136 |
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TIENTSIN: 1905 Registered cover (lightly toned; complete Russo-Chinese Bank seal on back) addressed to Cannes franked with three 'Germania' 20pf blue adhesives with "China" opt. each tied by a single ring type 7A (III) c.d.s. with registration label alongside plus a weak strike of "YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLE" French paquebot d.s. Also c.1949-70 group of HONG KONG covers inc. 1955 pair of envs. registered to Yorkshire, various airmail frankings & cancellations and double ring "RETURNED LETTER OFFICE/*/10 DE/59" on back of env. from Colwyn Bay. (38 items). |
£120 |
| CUBA |
|
137 |
|
COLLECTION on printed leaves from first issues until the end of the Republic inc. 1857 "Y1/4" on 2r brick red plus other vals. to 2r/2p. (Approx. 500). |
£140 |
|
138 |
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NAMESTAMPS: 1824 ff. namestamps on covers of "VILLACLARA.", "ESPERANZA.", "FERNANDINA/DE JAGUA.", "MATANZAS" and oval-framed "MATANZAS/FRANCO", handstruck "10" and "26" accountancy marks on 1859 & 1860 ELs to Edinburgh, "COLONIES/PAR BORDEAUX" forwarding agent's cover, printed circular from Matanzas to Kennebunkport (U.S.A.) and two loose adhesives (one damaged) bearing almost complete strikes of "HABILITADO/POR LA/NACION" h.s.'s. (11 covers + 2 stamps).
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£80 |
|
139 |
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COVER FROM PALMYRA TO NEW YORK VIA HAVANA: 1863 (18 March) EL from Palmyra via Havana to New York franked with an imperf. horizontal pair of 2 reales deep carmine on bluish paper prepaying multiple inland postage plus 20c for steamship postage. Note: It is considered that the stamps belong but that a previous owner removed them, ironed out a crease (which helped to tie them to the cover!) and then replaced them slightly out of alignment with the postmark.. PHOTO.. |
£200 |
| CYPRUS |
|
140 |
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MISCELLANY of mint & used stamps mostly on album leaves from opts. on G.B. (such as 4d sage-green) to early Republic with much of merit inc. other QV such as 1892-94 mint set and 1894-96 mint values to 18p, KEVII values to 18p mint & 9p used, particularly strong KGV inc. 1924-28 mint set to 90p and later mint sets to 45p, KGVI values to £1 mint (inc. R.S.W.) & 90p used and first two Republic sets complete mint. Also a similar though smaller selection of predominantly mint QV - early QEII MALTA inc. KEVII mint values to 1/- (2), even more extensive KGV again with values to 1/- (6), KGVI and early QEII values to 5/- (4). Mainly fine & fresh. (Several 100's).
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£400 |
|
141 |
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POSTMARKS: Small group of QV - KGV loose stamps plus one piece all collected for their cancellations with several better postmarks noted such as large parts of "RUR[AL]/V.R./KHRYSOKHO[U]/SERVI[CE]" and "RURAL/V.R./ KARPA[S]/SER[VICE]" on QV ½pi stamps, numeral "5" in oval on KGV ½pi and large part "AMIANDO[S]CYPRU[S]" double ring c.d.s. on KGV 10pa. (21 stamps + 1 piece). |
£75 |
| FALKLAND ISLANDS |
|
142 |
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MISCELLANY of chiefly mint stamps on album leaves and (latterly) stock cards from QV to early QEII with much of merit inc. QV & KEVII values to 1/-, strong KGV with many sets to 1/- and values to 2/6d in case of 1933 Tercentenary set, very useful KGVI with values to £1 both mint and used inc. colour changes, R.S.W. pair & 1952 set complete and much early QEII with 1960 set complete, shades & other values to £3. Almost without exception, fine and fresh. (Approx. 275). |
£460 |
| FALKLAND ISLANDS DEPENDENCIES |
|
143 |
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MINT MISCELLANY on album leaves inc. all four sets of KGVI opts., 1946 set in horizontal pairs with the left hand stamp in each pair showing the catalogued variety 'gap in 80th parallel', 1948 re-issued map set and QEII 1956 full set plus a used example of the 10/- value, SOUTH GEORGIA 1963-69 set + ½d perf. variety, decimal surcharges, commemoratives & one miniature sheet and BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 1960 & later definitives, many commemorative sets and one miniature sheet. (Scores). |
£180 |
| FRANCE |
|
144 |
 |
AIRMAIL STAMPS: Collection of mint airmail issues on printed leaves inc. 1927 opt. pair, 1930 1f50c with exhibition 'EIPA30' perfin, 1936 to 3f50 plus 'banknote' 50f vfu, scarce 1942 'Richelieu' opt on Petain 1f50c, 1950 1000f mint and used, 1954 set etc. to 2003-05 sheets of ten. high catalogue value. (118)
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£150 |
|
145 |
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ART ISSUES: Album with collection of attractive, large-format Art stamps c1961-84, mainly mint, with numerous special 'silk' FDCs and maxi-cards with commemorative cancellations and inc. an autograph of Henri Matisse on a small card; not complete but a fine basis for development. (
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£60 |
|
146 |
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TWO SCHAUBEK ALBUMS containing the fairly comprehensive mint collection from 1960 to 1992. A clean & attractive lot with a good proportion of unmounted mint noted. (Very many 100's). |
£200 |
|
147 |
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SCHAUBEK ALBUM with the extensive collection to 1960 including good range of fine used classic issues with 4-margin 1849 15c, better than average example of the Napoleon 5fr, Bordeaux to 80c, good range of Type Sage inc. Type I 1c (short perf.) & Type II 15c both mint plus values to 5fr; Type Merson complete mint to 20fr plus 50c GC paper mint then virtually complete mint definitives & commemoratives to 1960 (PEXIP sheet only) except 1936 50fr airmail pair fine used. Very fine condition throughout. Catalogue value well in excess of £10,000. (Many 100s)
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£1800 |
|
148 |
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COLLECTION, 1849-1900: Printed album pages with interesting collection of mint & used stamps from imperf. issues, good-looking example of the scarce Napoléon 5f (few trimmed perfs) and fine lot of Type Sage issues inc. mint examples of the Type I 1c & 30c and Type II 25c black on pink, 30c and 75c black on orange, inc. three fine used copies of the 5f and 4c used in Shanghai. Also a few covers. (Qty)
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£150 |
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149 |
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COLLECTION, 1900-60: Yvert & Tellier printed leaves in de luxe box with substantial and highly-catalogued collection of (mainly) mint stamp issues with many better items inc. 1906 35c sower, 1917 Orphans 1f + 1f plus 1922 & '26 sets, Merson 10f & 20f, 1925 Exhibition 5f Type Sage, extensive commemorative issues, 1937 PEXIP sheet, WWII forgeries, 1945 unissued Dulac trio, complete 1950s issues inc. Famous Frenchmen sets, a few covers, coins datés etc. An excellent basis for further development. (100s)
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£1000 |
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150 |
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COLLECTION, 1960-2005: Remarkably comprehensive collection of mint issues on leaves in four de luxe Yvert & Tellier box-albums with apparently complete range of definitive & commemorative issues, airs & officials plus extensive booklets (inc. scarce PHILATEC set and Marianne de Briat experimental ATM booklet), coils, varieties, Red Cross, Stamp Day & Famous Frenchmen booklets, sheetlets (scarce complete sheet of the 1964 PHILATEC 1fr stamp noted), elusive presentation proofs from first Bureau issue, early pret à poster stationery etc. all in very fine fresh condition, mostly unmounted mint. The best collection of its type we have handled: a fine opportunity to acquire 45 years of French philately!
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£1000 |
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151 |
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DEPARTMENTS CONQUIS: Selection of covers c1792-1816 on leaves with mainly fine strikes of Napoleonic period Départment Conquis marks inc. P86P/MONS, 87/GENES, 91/OSTENDE, 92/GAND & ANVERS, 96/LIEGE (fine wax seal of Subsistance Militaire), 96/VERVIERS, 100/MAYENCE plus scarcer P/100/P/MAYENCE, 103/AIX-LA-CHAPELLE, 104/PIGNEROLE, SUZE(late use 1816) plus three types of 104/TURIN inc. 'PP', 105/FOSSANO, CONI, scarcer BRA, SALUGES & SAVILIANO, 106/CAZAL, ALEXANDRIE (black & red), 107/VERCEIL, 108/PORT-MAURICE (black & red), scarce ALBENGA, ACQUI & DIANO-MARINE, LOANO, CEVA & ALASSIO, 109/CHIVASSO, scarce 110/SARZANA and 111/PLAISANCE (with LRI origin mark), 111/PARME, 112/AREZZO & FLORENCE, 113/LIVOURNE & PISE, 114/SIENNE & GROSSETO, 116/ROME plus scarcer 118/AMSTERDAM, 119/ROTTERDAM and a fine strike of the very scarce 128/LUBECK/B.DE L'ELBE on cover to Hamburg. Excellent lot for further development. (46 items) PHOTO. |
£400 |
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152 |
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DISTRIBUTEURS - MACHINE LABELS: Scarce group of unused early timbres de distrubuteurs [FRAMA-type machine labels] c1982-2000 most in sets of four, inc. various machines, some with very limited issues such as the 1989 Sommet de l'Arche 2f label, presentation packs (2 different) and blank sheets of 6 unprinted stamps. Good specialist lot. with highcatalogue value. (90 items)
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£100 |
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153 |
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STRAIGHT-LINE TOWN MARKS: Bundle of ELs to a company in Bordeaux c1800-20, some dated by the Revolutionary calendar, showing a range of s/l departmental town hand-stamps inc. Marseille, Nantes, Dax, Bayonne, Redon, Rochefort, La Rochelle, Limoges, Toulouse, Bergerac, Moissac, Brest, L'Orient,, Tartas & Vannes plus a group of Paris triangular 'P' h.s. (64 items) |
£150 |
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154 |
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PRESTAMP MAIL TO U.K., 1819-49: Group of covers inc. two to London (1837-40, faults) with curved FOREIGN PAID mark, two with London ship letter d.s. (one with additional 'MB') plus s/l SHIP LETTER (1849), inspector's red crown on corrected rate item (1838), various PORT PAYE and estafette marks etc. Also letters to UK via France inc. Spain (1836 Carlist War period letter noted), Italy & Austria. Mixed condition. (39 items)
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£140 |
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155 |
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BALLON MONTÉ - Le Général Uhrich: Fine small envelope addressed to Brussels, franked with 30c Napoléon lauré tied by Paris star '1' with Place de la Bourse cds (6e/16 NOV 70) alongside and Brussels arrival (22 NOV) on reverse; carried on the first night flight out of Paris by Le Général Uhrich. Attractive. PHOTO. |
£120 |
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156 |
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1893 PRÉOBLITÉRÉ: Scarce Type Sage 5c (Type II) with second period, 5-line precancellation PARIS/IMPR./9/NOVE/93 {Yv.15) currently catalogued at ?575. Fine and very elusive. PHOTO. |
£100 |
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157 |
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NAPOLÉON LAURÉ 5F GREY-BLUE: Fine used example of the elusive 5f stamp [Yv.33] cancelled by lightly-struck GC '3369' of Semur-en-Auxois; thinned corner perf. otherwise much finer than usual example with good colour.
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£75 |
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158 |
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WWI PATRIOTIC LABELS: Attractive ranges of labels inc. imperf. Red Cross block (generals), extensive Delandre types , air squadron issue etc. Also scarce Spanish Civil War Foyer du Francais antifasciste labels (35). Good lot. (160) |
£120 |
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159 |
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LIBERATION OVERPRINTS, 1944: Ranges of overprinted definitive issues on leaves inc.the scarce Annecy 1f50, Saverne 10 values to 80pf, Douai to 4f50, Bordeaux sets I, II & III plus dues I & II, scarce 1f20 postcard with Orleans opt., Metz inc. inverted shield, Nice first issue, Les Rousses, Sospel, scarce limited printing (500) of the Annemasse cross of Lorraine perfin on commemorative card etc. (47 stamps & 3 cards) |
£100 |
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160 |
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MILITARY MISCELLANY: Binder with range of material c1901-97 inc. 'F.M.' opt stamps inc. used on cover (5), WWI cards & covers inc. 1915 British 'Honour' E with 'Mission Militaire Francaise' cachet, scarce Foyer du Soldat coloured PC with Polish Army cachet, POW cards plus similar WWII material inc. Anti-Bolschevist League stamps, US APO in Algeria, POW parcel receipt plus later inc. scarce 'Daguet' labels used during the Gulf War (sheet of 10 plus two covers). Useful lot. (43 covers & 51 stamps) |
£140 |
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