|
481 |
|
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+).
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£150 |
| HONG KONG |
|
482 |
 |
POSTCARD TO ENGLAND WITH FINE 'HERRING BONE' C.D.S.: 1937 (25 March) PPC addressed to Bristol franked with 10c blue KGV adhesive well tied by a fine strike of the scarce 'herring bone' type"HONG KONG" c.d.s.
|
£75 |
| ** |
483 |
|
KGVI MINT MISCELLANY: 1938-46 1c to $5 inc 10c bright violet, 30c yellow-olive & 50c purple plus $10 bright lilac & blue. Fresh mounted mint. Cat £580+. (18)
|
£200 |
|
484 |
|
DUPLICATED USED KGVI MISCELLANY on stockcards comprising forty five examples of the Centenary $1, thirty examples of the $2 orange & green definitive and ten of the $5 lilac & scarlet. Some faults but a highly catalogued group. (85).
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£90 |
| SHANGHAI |
|
485 |
|
LOCALLY PRODUCED ILLUSTRATED ENVELOPE TO U.K. @ 7c RATE: 1892 (9 Dec.) attractive locally printed pictorial env. (slight damage at left) addressed to Worthing franked with 2c carmine & 5c blue adhesives each tied by a "SHANGHAI" c.d.s. Also 1903 (20 July) printed env. (reduced at sides) from Hong Kong to Seattle, U.S.A., franked with 3 x 10c blue adhesives tied by "VICTORIA/HONG KONG" double ring c.d.s.'s. (2 covers).
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£90 |
|
486 |
|
COVER REGISTERED @ $1 40c RATE TO ENGLAND: 1900 (30 July) large env. regd. from Shanghai to London franked with a block of six (3 x 2) & vertical strip of four 5c blue adhesives plus block of six (also 3 x 2) and horizontal strip of three 10c purple on red adhesives together making up the $1 40c rate. Many faults but still spectacular and rare.
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£150 |
|
487 |
|
1901 PAIR TO U.S.A. & PHILIPPINES: 21 June PPC via Kobe to Massachusetts franked with 5c yellow adhesive tied by a mainly fine "SHANGHAI/C" c.d.s. with "*KOBE*/JAPAN" transit rubber c.d.s. to the left and 4 Nov. env. (slightly reduced at left) registered to Manila franked with a block of four 10c blue adhesives with central "SHANGHAI" c.d.s. & encircled "R" h.s. to the left. (2 items).
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£90 |
| ICELAND |
|
488 |
|
MILITARY - WWII BRITISH FORCES FPO 2: 1941-42 Group of OAS covers to the UK with APO / 2 (A-code) cds used at Reykjavik with boxed (5) or triangular censors. (6 items) |
£90 |
|
489 |
|
MILITARY - WWII BRITISH FORCES - FPO 304: Mainly fine strikes of the scarce FPO 304 cds used at Akureyri on six covers to the UK (1940-42) inc. an 'honour' E, with boxed (3) or triangular (3) censor h.s. (6 items) |
£120 |
|
490 |
|
MILITARY - WWII BRITISH FORCES - FPO 306: Useful group of OAS covers to the UK (1940-41) with mainly fine strikes of the FPO/306 cds of Reykjavik inc. two 'honour' envelopes, another with OPENED BY/BASE CENSOR label, with boxed or triangular censors or RAF / No 302 h.s. (14 items) |
£180 |
|
491 |
|
MILITARY - RAF MAIL SENT THROUGH MILITARY FPOs: Six covers to the UK with various types of RAF censor routed through FPO 2 (2), 306 (3) or 526, three closed with PC90 censor labels. (6 items) |
£100 |
|
492 |
|
MILITARY - WWII U.S. FORCES - MARINES: Good group of censored OAS covers to USA inc. pictorial types, mostly stamped (one with postage due h.s.) cancelled by FIRST MARINE BRIGADE/PROVISIONAL (4) or U S /NAVY (3) duplexes; also v.scarce (1944) V-mail ex APO 610 with original envelope. (10 items) |
£140 |
| INDIA |
|
493 |
|
ALBUM with the early to modern mint & used collection including useful QV/KEVII and extensive 20th Century ranges including 1948 Gandhi set mint & used, other useful KGVI & a wide selection of QEII issues to 1979. (Very many 100s). |
£180 |
| IRAQ |
| ** |
494 |
|
THE ARAB IRAQ UPRISING:1920-21 covers (10) inc two to Nova Scotia with various h.s. inc circular framed violet "M158","M228", "M730", "M771". "M 489" (2, one being in black) and "M2003". Mostly fine. |
£100 |
| ** |
495 |
|
1898-69 The mint and used untidy accumulation inc Turkish adhesives used used in Iraq inc a part cover to Persia. 1925 env (faults) to UK at the 9a rate bearing a "OVERLAND MAIL" label (Collins type L1). 1948-40 Aid to Palestine issues 2f on 3f SG type 28c overprint marginal & corner blocks of four and 2f on 6f magenta imprint block of eight with misplaced overprint varieties. 1920 Revenue ½a on 10pa green, a complete sheet of 100 type D overprint. Also the mint and used group of mostly modern revenue & fiscal issues with some multiples, inc 1959 Courvoisier Emblem issue used and Bradbury Emblem issue used, plus Tower & Lion issue with some values on pieces. (400+). |
£260 |
| ** |
496 |
|
MILITARY MAIL:1917-43 The accumulation of covers/cards with a wide range of FPO c.d.s. inc Indian types, censor marks, censor tapes and opened under martial law labels x 5. (180 covers). |
£300 |
| ** |
497 |
|
1952-2001 The large accumulation of covers/cars inc a colourful array of multiple frankings, overprinted issues, registered and flown items. A good commercial lot. (Few 100's). |
£240 |
| ** |
498 |
|
1958-60 The untidy mint & used remaindered Republic issue collection with most issues represented inc mint 1954-57 1f to 200f, 1957-58 1f to 200f, 1958 1d x 3, 1958 1f vertical strip of five and two pairs with transposed overprint variety. 1958 5f pair with transposed overprint. The used inc. an irregular block of five 1958 1d claret (SG 418) on piece with other values. Mostly fine. (Few 100's). |
£120 |
| ** |
499 |
|
1958-60 A mainly unmounted mint selection of Republican overprints on earlier issues inc 1954-57 10f blue corner block of twenty five with four examples of the transposed overprint variety. 1954 1f & 10f blocks of four plus 1958 3f & 4f blocks of four with inverted overprints. 1957-58 1f blue & 5f green complete sheets of 100 with six being the transposed overprint variety. 1948 Official 14f, 16f &20f blocks of four with double overprints and various other overprint varieties. Mostly fine. (448). |
£300 |
| ** |
500 |
|
1959-90 FINE MINT COLLECTION: Stock book containing extensive modern mint collection from 1959 seal issue with definitive & commemorative issues plus range of miniature sheets plus some fine used and imperf sets. STC €800. (100s)
|
£70 |
| ** |
501 |
|
1984 MEDICAL CONGRESS - ESSAYS: The three values of the issued set printed individually on small squares of surfaced, gummed paper with crop marks, defaced by perforation lines. Unusual. (3) PHOTO |
£130 |
| ** |
502 |
|
INDIA USED IN IRAQ ETC:1891-1932 The small selection of Indian adhesives (mostly ½a) plus a few on covers with various used abroad cancellations inc various size Bushire squared circles and small type Bandar Abbas squared circles. Very mixed condition. (70+ items). |
£100 |
| ** |
503 |
|
REVENUES/FISCALS/TAX STAMPS ETC:1932-83 The group of official documents, receipts, travel documents and airline tickets with a wide range of tax and fiscal adhesives. A colourful lot. (100+ items). |
£100 |
| IRELAND |
|
504 |
|
FIRST DAY COVERS OF THE INAUGURAL POSTAGE STAMPS OF THE IRISH FREE STATE: 1922 (17 Feb.) trio of plain FDCs sent to the same addressee in Dublin bearing 1⁄2d (2) & 4d, 21⁄2d (2) and 5d opts. on Great Britain. Very scarce thus. (3). PHOTO PLATE 7 |
£200 |
| ITALY |
|
505 |
|
COVER MISCELLANY: Interesting group inc. Lombardy-Venetia 15c pair on E ex Castiglione (registration fee stamp removed from reverse), 1862 covers (2) to Geneva with 40c frankings, Papal States 1852 E with 1 baj. stamp and m/s '1' local charge etc. (8 items) |
£100 |
| JAMAICA |
|
506 |
|
MISCELLANY INC. PAQUEBOT/TOO LATE MARKS: 1898 (18 November) pair of 1d letter cards to the same addressee in Bishop's Stortford both uprated with G.B. Jubilee 1½d Jubilee adhesives and both showing rectangular boxed "PAQUEBOT" marks plus 1910 PPC of the Ruins of Royal Mail Office (pursuant to the earthquake) to Barbados bearing Arms 1d red tied by double-ring "KINGSTON" d.s. and with half-moon "TOO LATE" mark in black. Also 1845 (Dec.) EL ex Kingston to May Hill with "6" h.s. charge mark (vertical filing crease but otherwise good condition). A useful group. (4).
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£75 |
| JAPAN |
|
507 |
|
POSTCARDS - OFFICIAL RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR ISSUES: 1904-06 The mainly unused collection of Official PPC's commemorating the Russo Japanese war, some have special cachets The majority are fine. (41 cards).
|
£300 |
|
508 |
|
POSTAL STATIONERY: The interesting unused & used collection inc. 1902 set of six PPCs commemorating the 25th anniversary of Japan joining the U.P.U. plus an additional example of type 4 (all are stamped and five are struck with the special dated cachets), officially used examples (chiefly with adhesives tied by special cachets) of the 1909 Ise Shrine, 1915 Enthronement of Emperor Taisho (2), 1919 Peace issue (2), 1924 Silver Wedding (creased), 1928 Enthronement of Emperor Hirohito (2), 1929 Rebuilding of Ise Shrines (2), 1950-80 group of Summer Greetings cards (c90) inc. 1950 set of five, 1955, 1958 & 1959 sets of two, a small range of wrappers inc. 1875 2r 5m unused (3) & used, 1880-82 2r 5m unused & used (2), etc. A good lot. (Approx. 112). |
£240 |
|
509 |
|
POSTAL STATIONERY: Carton with the extensive unused & used collection of postal stationery cards and New Year's Greetings cards. (Qty.). |
£120 |
|
510 |
|
POSTAL STATIONERY - MILITARY POSTCARDS: 1904-07 unused & used group of military postcards inc. 1904 blue card (2, inc. one used) & red card, 1939 2s hospitalised soldier's card unused, 1942 Helmet & Dove cards (4) & 1942 "Star" design army card (2, inc. one used from Malaya), c1942 cards (2) from China to Japan with "chop" cancels, 1942 Army "Star" design card from China to Japan & 1942 Army "Helmet" design env. used from China to Japan. Mostly fine. (20). |
£120 |
| JORDAN |
| ** |
511 |
|
1948 OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE: Study of overprinted Jordan issues mint & used inc. 2m, 4m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 20m & 50m with misplaced opts. and colour varieties, fine used set (less 3m green) on E ex Jerusalem (1.1.49), postage dues, tax stamps inc. used on piece also Jordan tax stamps opt'd POSTAGE with opt varieties plus six covers with Bethlehem cds. (124 stamps plus pieces and 7 covers) |
£500 |
| KENYA, UGANDA & TANGANYIKA |
|
512 |
|
TWO STOCKBOOKS with the mint & used (including a few covers) collection. Some duplication but a useful lot with some better definitives noticed. (Many 100s). |
£100 |
| LEBANON |
| ** |
513 |
|
1924-79 MINT & USED COLLECTION: Large stock-book containing a substantial and highly-catalogued collection inc. French stamps with 'GRAND LIBAN' opts. inc. airs, Olympic Games, later pictorials and commemoratives, 'Victory' sheet plus extensive and apparently complete ranges of stamps and m/s. Exceptional collection, stc in excess of €6,000. Inspection recommended. (Many 100s)
|
£500 |
| ** |
514 |
|
1930 VAUGIRARD PICTORIALS PROOFS: Group of 11 small sheets with embossed IMPRIMERIE VAUGIRARD and 1930 3p value showing various colour separations of the frame and vignette in different colours. (11 items)
|
£150 |
| ** |
515 |
|
1936 AIRMAIL PROOFS: Eleven small sheets impressed 'IMPRIMERIE VAUGIRARD' with frame & vignette of the 1936 airmail issue in various colour combinations. (11 items) PHOTO |
£150 |
| ** |
516 |
|
1937-40 PICTORIALS - PROOFS: Nine imperforate proofs inc. 10p brown, 15p brown (2), 25p blue & violet, 50p green plus 1944 air 200p violet and 1945 air 25p sepia & 50p purple. (9) |
£100 |
| ** |
517 |
|
1947 AIR ISSUE - COLOUR PROOFS: Design for the troop evacuation air set printed in a variety of colours in single impression on small pieces of soft, cream wove paper inc. 25 p (5), 50p (5) & 150p (5). Unusual. (15) |
£150 |
| LEVANT - BRITISH |
|
518 |
|
FIRST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE REDRAWN 1⁄2d: 1912 (19 March) cover registered to Switzerland bearing redrawn 1⁄2d in conjunction with original type and two examples of the 1d with shaded & unshaded Lions respectively. The cover is offered along with a letter from Stanley Gibbons to the then owner relating to same. PHOTO |
£180 |
| MALAYA/MALAYSIA |
|
519 |
|
ALBUM with the used collection of chiefly early QEII issues inc. a good range of high values. Some foxing affects the album leaves but the stamps are generally unaffected. (Many 100s). |
£240 |
| MALTA |
|
520 |
|
CARTON with the predominantly modern accumulation in a stockbook, on leaves, in packets, etc. (Qty.). |
£75 |
|
521 |
|
ALBUM containing a mint & used collection of MALTA inc. a few QV, KEVII used values to 4½d, useful used KGV with values to 1/6d, KGVI first set complete mint and later KGVI values to 10/- used, QEII 1956 set to £1 both mint & used, 1965 values to 5/- and generally much of interest to 1970 plus a predominantly used QV to early QEII collection of GIBRALTAR with QV values to 50c, KGV & KGVI values to 1/- inc. shades and QEII values to 5/-. (Several 100's). |
£100 |
|
522 |
|
REGISTERED MAIL/VALLETTA CANCELLATIONS: The fascinating accumulation of covers/cards, 1898-1955 inc. QV "G" size "G" registered env. to France uprated with 2½d blue, 1919 env. registered ex Hamrun to Winnipeg bearing KEVII 3d plus War Tax ½d adhesives cancelled by MSC type REG-71b with red "R VALLETTA/Malta/No.[375 in m/s] reg. h.s. to the left and a well written-up study of 12 different types of "VAG" d.s.'s ranging between types 2 & 41d on 1898-1955 outgoing covers & one PPC to 6 different countries with various colourful frankings. (41). |
£180 |
|
523 |
|
COVER MISCELLANY: Twentieth Century group of covers & cards inc. 1902-26 selection with Postmen's personal handstamps (numbered between 5 & 34) , machine cancellations (Krag/Universal), town postmarks, etc. A good little lot. (25). |
£120 |
|
524 |
|
MISCELLANY on stockcard inc. KGV "POSTAGE" opt. 2/- used & 10/- mint, KGVI to 10/- (2), etc. Condition a little variable. (58). |
£75 |
|
525 |
|
KGVI COMPLETE SHEETS: Large binder with a selection of KGVI period complete sheets inc. 1937 ½d Coronation,1938 ½d green plate 3 & 4½d (two sheets), 1943 1d green plate 2, 1946 Victory 1d & 3d (both cancelled to order at Notabile), 1948 2½d & 3d, etc. Also 1926 3d black on yellow with "POSTAGE" inverted mounted mint with toned gum. . Cat. £570+. .
|
£100 |
| MAURITIUS |
|
526 |
|
MAIL TO FRANCE WITH BOXED 'INDIA LETTER/DEAL': 1845 EL ex Port Louis to Bordeaux, endorsed 'pr. Diadem via Londres', with large 2-ring MAURITIUS/POST OFFICE cds, boxed red 'Colonies/&c ART.12' and mainly very fine black boxed INDIA LETTER/DEAL . Attractive.
|
£80 |
| MOROCCO |
|
527 |
|
CHERIFFIEN POSTS: Four large pieces, each with a pair of the 1912 5c green stamp cancelled by fine strikes of the 'seal'-type postmarks of Mazagan, Rabat, Larache & Tetuan. (4 items) |
£100 |
| NAURU |
|
528 |
|
MISCELLANY on album leaf inc. "Century" types to 10/- mint & KGV Sea Horse 2/6d, 5/- & 10/- mint. (37). |
£150 |
|
529 |
|
1916-23 Sea Horse 2/6d lightly mounted mint marginal horizontal strip of four comprising the bottom row of the sheet; a scarce and attractive multiple despite light toning. (4).
|
£75 |
| NETHERLANDS |
|
530 |
|
FINE USED COLLECTION, 1852-2003: Large stock-book containing a substantial, fine used collection from imperf. issue inc. Willem III values to 2g50c, Willemina to 5g, 1913 centenary set to 5g, elusive charities and very extensive ranges of commemorative issues reasonably complete to 2003. Inspection recommended. (1000s)
|
£150 |
| NEW ZEALAND |
|
531 |
|
TWO PRINTED ALBUMS with the predominantly mint collection to 1990. Rather sparse until the 1930s but much useful material thereafter including perf. 12½ 2/- marginal block of four incorporating the "COQK" flaw, 1940 Centennial set, 1953-54 to 10/-, 1960-66 to £1, 1967-69 to $2 (both), a good range of Health miniature sheets from 1967 onwards and a fairly comprehensive selection of post 1970 commems. (Sev. 100s). |
£240 |
|
532 |
|
TWO ALBUMS with the early to modern mint & used collection including much of merit throughout. A limited representation of QV but strength in KGV onwards inc. useful 1930s Airs with three covers noted) and Healths with a strong run of miniature sheets to 1981. (Very many 100s). |
£240 |
|
533 |
|
TWO BINDERS with the largely used QEII collection. (Sev. 100s).
|
£100 |
|
534 |
|
PRINTED ALBUM with the mint & used collection inc. much useful mint QEII. (Few 100s). |
£75 |
|
535 |
|
COLLECTION of early to middle period issues on leaves culled from an Imperial album including small ranges of Aitutaki & Niue. Condition mixed but a useful lot Catalogued well over £1,000. (Approx. 250). |
£150 |
|
536 |
|
MISCELLANY: Small carton containing a bundle of covers & cards c1900-90 with useful items inc. WWI ANZAC PPCs, cards with 1d Universals inc. (1904) fine Tourist Department chromo, early photographs inc. large print of Auckland street scene c1880 and trio of Maori chiefs from same period , stockbook with a few stamps inc. coil pairs etc. Useful lot 0 worth inspection. (Qty).
|
£120 |
|
537 |
|
1900 Boer War 1½d plate 11 top right corner block of four unmounted mint incorporating the major re-entry (R2/12). Sheet number 235842 on selvedge. Light rust spots barely detract. A scarce positional piece.
|
£75 |
|
538 |
|
1907 11⁄2d Boer War sheet of 120 less the right hand six stamps from the bottom row. Two vertical filing folds and a little light foxing but a remarkable multiple. SG.318, Cat. £2,166. (114).PHOTO |
£400 |
|
539 |
|
HEALTH STAMPS: The collection of covers & stamps (1934-86) on album leaves including some earlier FDCs, 1945 Air Mail Letter Card bearing 6d defin. and 1d Peter Pan with red boxed "Insufficiently Paid for/Tranmission by Air Mail" and a few varieties including 1959 3d + 1d Poaka with red (legs) missing mint and used on small piece with the 2d + 1d value. (Qty.). |
£120 |
| NIGERIA |
|
540 |
|
STOCKBOOK with the mint & used collection inc. KGV definitives to £1 mint & used, KGV Pictorials to £1 mint & used and an extremely extensive later range to modern times. (Very many 100s). |
£400 |
|
541 |
|
USED IN THE CAMEROONS: The predominantly KGVI & QEII duplicated on & off paper range of Nigeria used in the Cameroons.An interesting and unusual accumulation. (Few 100s). |
£75 |
| NIGERIA - NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE |
|
542 |
|
MISCELLANY: 1894 ½d (14), 1d (12), 2d (6), 2½d (15) & 5d (5) used examples on large Hagner leaf with a good range of cancellation interest. Mostly good to fine. (52).
|
£75 |
|
543 |
|
POSTAL STATIONERY CARDS WITH VILLAGE C.D.S. CANCELS; 1896-1902 lot (mostly addressed; three with genuine messages) of GB "NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE" o.p. 1d PC's with mostly v. fine strikes of the c.d.s.'s; "FORCADOS RIVER/A" (3; one unaddressed & one via Lpool), "BRASS RIVER/C", "OLD CALABAR RIVER" , and "SAPELE/A" (latter two to Germany with long messages), Plus one unused. (7 cards).
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£100 |
|
544 |
|
POSTCARD TO RUSSIA: 1899 (5 Jan) 1d postcard from Old Calabar to Moscow with "OLD CALABAR/RIVER" c.d.s. and red "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR. PACKET" c.d.s. Fine.
|
£60 |
|
545 |
|
CANCELLATIONS: The interesting selection on a large Hagner sheet with main interest in 1894 (1 Jan.) issue inc. 2d green x 2 with Old Calabar c.d.s. and a third with part oval rubber datestamp of Benin (faults but unusual thus), 5d with Benin River c.d.s. in red and a rather faded example with a violet c.d.s. of Opobo River plus a range of Oil Rivers 1892 issues showing cancels of Old Calabar River, Old Calabar, Brass River & Opobo River. Poor to largely fine. (41). |
£75 |
|
546 |
|
CANCELLATIONS: 1894 (May) ½d, three examples with "BRASS" squared circle, red oval "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST/LINE/HAMBURG/MEXICO" d.s. and "BAKANA" c.d.s. respectively, 1d with oval "DEUTSCHE/ LINIE/HAMBURG-/WESTAFRIKA" d.s. 2d pair with red "OLD CALABAR RIVER" c.d.s. 2d with "BAKANA" c.d.s. 2½d with "BENIN RIVER" c.d.s.5d with "BAKANA" c.d.s. 1/- with violet "BRASS RIVER"c.d.s. and another with blue "BONNY RIVER" c.d.s. Also "CONSULATE" overprint ½d, 6d pair & single and 10/-. Mostly fine used. (16).
|
£80 |
| NIGERIA - NIGER COMPANY TERRITORIES |
|
547 |
|
AKASSA - PURPLE BOXED TYPE 6 D.S. ON COVER WITH GB 2½d: 12 Feb. 1897 env. (vert. crease clear of stamps & marks) to London "Per SS Angola" with GB Jubilee 2½d tied by v. fine (but partly over the edge) purple boxed Type 6 "AKASSA" d.s.
|
£75 |
|
548 |
|
BURUTU - BOXED PURPLE DATESTAMP ON 2½d-RATE COVER TO FRANCE, ETC.; 27 Oct. 1897 env. to Lyons (scarce destination) with GB Jubilee 2½d tied by mostly v. fine purple boxed Sacher Type 8 "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY/CHARTERED & LIMITED/POST OFFICE/BURUTU" d.s.; plus unusual piece with GB 2½d Jubilee tied by 19 May "FREETOWN/SIERRA LEONE" c.d.s. with very fine strike of the same boxed Burutu d.s. alongside. (2 items).
|
£100 |
|
549 |
|
BURUTU: 1899 A piece franked with GB 1d, 21⁄2d block of nine and single plus 2/6d NB tied by multiple strikes of the boxed violet "ROYAL NIGER COMPANY/CHARTERED & LIMITED/POST OFFICE/BURUTU" d.s. A little foxed. SG. Z57, Z59 & Z67. PHOTO |
£140 |
|
550 |
|
BURUTU: 1899 small piece franked with GB 1d strip of six (one damaged) and a another piece franked with GB ½d, 1d, 2½d pair and 5d. All with boxed violet "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY/CHARTERED & LIMITED/POST OFFICE/ BURUTU" d.s.
|
£80 |
| NIGERIA - LAGOS |
|
551 |
|
Q.V. POSTAL STATIONERY - EARLY 1½d POSTCARDS + REPLY-CARDS, ETC.; 1882-1901 group of PC's inc. very scarce small format 1879 1½d's (only c.4,100 printed:- pair of 1882/3 usages - latter ex "Whydah" with Liverpool "466" numeral cancel - plus unused), 2nd-type 1½d cards (larger format; 1886/91 trio used to GB/Germany with Lagos c.d.s. or barred cancel + Specimen with barred cancel), 1½d+1½d reply-pairs (1893/5 trio used with c.d.s.'s to Germany, Specimen with barred cancels, & unused pair + single), group of 1d red PC's (5 used with Lagos c.d.s.'s + 8 unused), and "SPECIMEN" o.p. 1d+1d reply pair. Good lot. (26 items).
|
£100 |
|
552 |
|
COVERS TO GERMANY/G.B. WITH "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST" & "PAQUEBOT/PLYMOUTH" CANCELS; May/Nov. 1898 PPC (early multi-view of "Lagos") + env. to Germany/G.B. franked by Lagos 1d tied by mostly v. fine oval "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST/LINIE/HAMBURG-/WESTAFRIKA" d.s., or with Lagos 2½d blue (2) tied by v. fine 2-ring "PAQUEBOT/PLYMOUTH" c.d.s.'s. Scarce pair. (2 covers).
|
£100 |
| NIGERIA - OIL RIVERS |
|
553 |
|
1893 ½d on 2d type 6 in violet with light "OLD CALABAR RIVER" c.d.s. A little foxed. ½d on 2½d type 6 in vermilion with part "FORCADOS RIVER" c.d.s. Fine. SG 18 & 19. Cat. £675.
|
£120 |
|
554 |
|
1893 ½d on 2d type 9 in blue with squared circle cancellation. Tiny fault at lower right. SG. 30. Cat. £700.
|
£120 |
|
555 |
|
1893 1⁄2d on 21⁄2d type 4 in green (on piece), vermilion and carmine. Fine used. SG 11, 12 & 13. Cat. £950. PHOTO |
£200 |
|
556 |
|
1893 ½d on 2½d type 5 with part "FORCADOS RIVER" c.d.s. and ½d on 2d type 7 in violet with small part "OLD CALABAR RIVER" c.d.s. , one kerf a little foxed. SG. 17 & 18. Cat. £575.
|
£120 |
|
557 |
|
1893 1⁄2d on 21⁄2d type 9 in vermilion with central "OPOBO RIVER" c.d.s. Fine. SG. 31. Cat. £550. PHOTO |
£120 |
|
558 |
|
1893 ½d on 2½d type 5, lightly cancelled, a few foxed perfs. ½d on 2d type 7 in violet with central "OLD CALABAR RIVER" c.d.s. Fine. SG. 17 & 20. Cat. £425.
|
£80 |
|
559 |
|
1893-94 Pair of Registered envelopes to the U.K., the former (address partially erased) with six different Oil Rivers opts. on GB Jubilee issues (1⁄2d to 1/-), the latter with the five values from 1d to 1/- cancelled by OPobo River circular datestamps. An attractive pair. (2). PHOTO PLATE 7 |
£150 |
|
560 |
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1893 1/- on 2d type 11 in violet, two foxed perfs, otherwise fine used. SG. 37. Cat. £350.
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