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••• BRITISH COMMONWEALTH SINGLE COUNTRIES •••
GREAT BRITAIN
| 1001 |  / |  | EXTREMELY VALUABLE &: EXTENSIVE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH COLLECTION, 1840-1970. Under the owner's instructions this collection is offered intact as received, as one lot which is to be the first lot in the auction. It is housed in 20 mostly springback albums. All Reigns are present, with strong 19th Century mint and used, and mostly mint 20th Century with many complete sets and high denominations.The contents include Great Britain with used 1840 1p black (8, one maybe unused) 2p Blue (3), later Line-engraved issues, strong Surface Printed issues with most plate numbers (a few mint or unused), 1871 wmk Spray 1sh Plate 4, reconstructed pane of 40 (letters AK-TD), 1867-82 10sh (2), £5 (2 one mint, handstamped Specimen) 1883-84 2sh6p (pair and 2 singles mint, one used), 5sh (4 mint), 10sh used, 1884 £1 used, 1888 £1 used, 1897 Jubilee to 1sh mint, £1 Green (2 used), then mint unless indicated otherwise, with KEVII 1902-10 to £1, 1911-13 to 10sh, £1 used, Seahorses 1913 Waterlow 2sh6p used, 5sh, £1, 1915 De La Rue 2sh6p, 5sh, 10sh, 1918-19 Bradbury 2sh6p (2), 5sh (3), 10sh, 1929 PUC £1 mint &: used, 1934 Re-engraved 2sh6p-10sh, then about complete to 1973 with Definitive &: Commem sets; Aden 1937 Dhow set; Antigua useful QV mint or used; Australia Roo's 1913 1st wmk 1/2p-5sh, £2 overprinted Specimen, 1915 2nd wmk 2p mint &: used, 2 1/2p (2 mint, one used), 6p (3 mint, 2 used), 1sh mint &: used, 2sh (mint, 2 used), 5sh mint, 1915-28 3rd wmk, 2p-9p (2 of each, shades), 1sh (Full CA monogram), 1sh wmk sideways, 2sh (2, shades), 5sh (4, shades), 10sh (2 mint, one used, shades), £1 Chestnut &: Bright Blue used, also 3p strip of four with full CA monogram, 1923-24 2sh (Ash Imprint pair), £1 Gray, 1929-30 Small Mult. wmk 6p, 1sh pair, 2sh block, 5sh, 10sh (2 used), 1931 C of A wmk to 5sh, also £2 used, KGV Heads to 1sh4p, many shades, varieties and Dies, 1932 Sydney Bridge 5sh mint &: used, 1934-1935 Commem sets in blocks or strips of 4, later issues about complete to 1971, BCOF set; Bahamas 1869 1p Reddish Lake used (1973 RPS cert), nice range of QV, 1883 4p surcharge, 1884-90 to £1, 1921-37 to £1; Barbados with a lovely array of Imperf &: Perf Britannia types mint or used, 1873 5sh (3 mint or unused, two used); Bechuanaland 1885-87 to 1sh, 1887 to 10sh (4p used); Bermuda 1918-21 to £1, 1924-32 10sh, 12sh6p used, 1938-53 2sh (5), 5sh (4), 10sh (4), 12sh6p (4), £1 (4), shades, perfs and printings; Canada 1897 Jubilee set to $5; Cape Of Good Hope 1853 1p (2), 1855-63 6p, 1sh, 1861 "Woodblock" 1p Vermilion (1974 Buhler cert), 4p (4, shades), 1863-64 De La Rue 1p (pair &: 2 singles), 4p (pair &: 2 singles), 6p, 1sh (2), all mint or unused (a couple probably cleaned), except for the "Woodblocks" which are used, also a range of 1p-1sh used; Ceylon 1857-59 Imperf Plate Proof blocks in Black of the 1p, 2p, 4p, 10p, 1sh, 1sh9p and 2sh, 1857-59 Imperf "Pence" issues 1p (3), 2p (pair and 3 singles, one with 1992 BPA cert), 5p (4, one with Buhler cert), 10p, 1sh9p (3), all mint or unused (a couple maybe cleaned), then a lovely range of the Perf issue to 2sh mint, with shades and wmks; Cyprus QV with many overprints, surcharges and Plate numbers, 1903 to 45pi, 1904-10 45pi, 1912-15 to 45pi, 1924-28 to £5; Falkland Islands 1869-76 Red &: Black Franks on white paper, 1878-79 6p (2), 1sh (2) mint or unused, 1891-1902 large range of shades, 1898 2sh6p, 5sh, 1904-12 to 5sh (2 of each) including 2p Reddish Purple (1970 BPA cert), also set overprinted Specimen, 1912-20 to £1 including 5sh Maroon block, 1921-28 to 3sh including 2 1/2p Prussian Blue (1967 RPS cert), 1929-36 to £1, 1933 Centenary set to 10sh, £1 forged pmk; Gambia 1869-72 4p (3), 6p (3), 1874 4p (2); Gibraltar GB QV used in with values to 1sh, 1886 overprints to 1sh mint or used, 1886 to 1sh (latter used), 1889-96 to 5p (3), 1912-14 to £1, 1925-32 to £5 including £1 Pale Orange &: Black (1963 BPA cert, now delisted); Grenada with QV varieties including 1881 1/2p double surcharge, 1/2p "OSTAGE", 2 1/2p block, 2 1/2p Imperf pair, 2 1/2p No stop, 2 1/2p "PENCF", 1888-91 1d on 2sh No stop after "1d, 1d on 2sh wide spacing; Ireland 1925-28 2sh6p-10sh wide &: narrow dates; KUT 1903-04 to 10r, 1907-08 to 75c blocks, 1921-22 to 50r (latter centered to right), 1922 to £1; Malta First type 1/2p Orange (block and 20 singles, shades perfs &: wmks, mint or unused), 1904-14 to 5sh, 1919 good 10sh, 1921-22 to 10sh, 1922 Self-Government 10sh (both wmks), 1926-1930 St. Paul sets; Morocco Agencies 1899-1902 5c-1p hyphen between "nc" varieties; Natal 1902 £1.10sh, £5 &: £10 overprinted Specimen; Newfoundland; New Hebrides; New Zealand Postal Fiscals 1939-58 15sh (2), £1 (3), £2, £2.10sh; Rhodesia Arms issues; Nova Scotia Classics; St. Vincent very impressive QV including 1861 1p horizontal strip of 4, pair, block of 8 (4 x 2) all imperf between vertically, 1d Imperf pair, 1863-68 perf 11 to 12 1/2 6p strip of 4, later wmks and perfs, values to 1sh mint or used; South Africa 1923 2p inverted overprint, other varieties, 1923-26 9 1/2mm spacing to £1 (both shades) pairs, 1927 set to 10sh pairs one without stop after "A", Postage Dues and Officials; Trinidad with useful Imperf Britannia issues and a great deal more. This is only a broad outline of the contents. Most of the collection is fresh, the condition varies in a few places, but overall a great deal is Fine-Very Good, OG with some used. Seldom offered this complete, and the collection deserves a very thorough viewing. | Est. $220000-300000 |
| 1002 |  |  | GREAT BRITAIN INTERESTING POSTAL HISTORY GROUP, 1788-1853 Includes about 20 Prestamp covers with a range of markings; 1841 Imperf 1p Red Brown frankings on about 50 covers, various destinations and cancellations. Also present a cover to Wellington, Somerset franked with rare 1850 Archer perf 16, 1p Red Brown, tied with blue barred "29" (Ashburton, Devon) numeral cancel, backstamped Buckfastleigh (no date) in red, Ashburton May 28 1851 in blue and Wellington May 29 1851 in green; also present 1851 Prince Consort Essay in Red Brown. The condition varies, but a neat group housed in three binders. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-5000 |
| 1003 | | GREAT BRITAIN POSTAL HISTORY. Forty-six covers or cards with something for everyone which includes a few handpicked unused stationery items like 1924 Empire Ehibition cards with original purchase wrapper labels, private printed stationery with multiple embossed values, £1 KGVI single franking, Officially Sealed registry entire, Boer War and various military including POW, Army Official Postal Card used, Levant registry usage, must be viewed for full appreciation of value. | Est. $900-1400 | |
| 1004 | | GREAT BRITAIN 1840 ONE PENNY BLACK HOLDING Comprises two pairs and 56 singles, mostly plated by the collector. About 40 have clear to ample margins all around. Includes Inverted wmk, recuts and other varieties, plus a range of Maltese Cross postmarks. The condition varies, however many sound and very attractive examples are present. Please inspect. | Est. $10000-12000 | |
| 1005 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN 1840 ONE PENNY BLACK GROUP Eleven examples from Plates 1a-4, 6-10, with clear to large margins all around. Mainly sound and attractive with Red or Black Maltese Cross cancellations. | Est. $1000-1500 |
| 1006 | |  | FABULOUS GREAT BRITAIN 1840 1D BLACK &: 2D BLUE EXHIBIT A wonderfully displayed and written-up collection of the World's most famous adhesives mounted on quadrille album pages and contained in a gray 3-ring binder. The collection includes 1d Black with about 125 examples with Plates 1a (strip of 4, 8 singles, plus one on cover); Plate 1b (strip of 4, 14 singles); Plate 2 (pair, 12 singles, plus 3 on cover); Plate 3 (4); Plate 4 (10 singles, plus 3 on cover and 4 on fronts); Plate 5 (10 singles, plus 2 on cover); Plate 6 (11 singles, plus 2 on fronts); Plate 7 (9 singles, plus one on cover and another on front); Plate 8 (11 singles, plus one on cover and another on front); Plate 9 (vertical pair on piece, 3 singles, one on front); Plate 10 (2), Plate 11; 1d Black &: 1d Red Matched pairs, Plate 1b, 2 (2), 5, 8, 9, 10 &: 11; 2d Blue Plate 1 (strip of 3, 5 singles), Plate 2 (pair &: single on piece, pair, 9 singles); 1841 1d Red from Black Plates with Plate 2, Plate 5 (4), Plate 8 (4), Plate 9 (4), Plate 10 (6), Plate 11 (7); Rounding out the collection are a couple of combination covers (as is), two Rainbow Trials and Imprimature of the 1d Red Brown, a last day cover for the usage of the 1d Black, 1841 1d Red Brown and the 1880 1d Venetian Red used in combo on Registered cover, tied by oval Charing Cross May 31 01 pmks, plus 1691 cover with Bishop mark, 1782 cover with Bishop mark &: Dockwra and 1800 cover with Bishop mark. As to be expected with a collection of this magnitute the condition varies, but many handsome four margined examples are present with a diverse range of cancellations. Viewing is pulsating!. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $30000-45000 |
| 1007 | | GREAT BRITAIN 1840 TWO PENCE BLUE HOLDING Comprises four pairs &: 12 singles, both plates. Nine singles &: two pairs have clear to ample margins all around. Various Black or Red Maltese Cross postmarks. The condition varies, but some sound and attractive examples are present. Please inspect. | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 1008 | | VAST GREAT BRITAIN 1841 IMPERF 1D RED BROWN SPECIALIZED HOLDING A tremendous group of this very popular adhesive, housed in three old UK albums and a 3-ring binder. It consists of about 3,500 used stamps (possibly 25 are unused) with blocks of 8 and 6, strips of 5, 4 &: 3 (4), pairs and singles. Noted were Black Plates, Ivory Heads, Re-entries, Guide Lines, Double Letters, partial reconstructions, a plethora of cancels including Numerals In Maltese Cross (about 100), 1844 cancels including Blue and much more. As to be expected with a holding of this dimension, the condition varies, but many very attractive examples are present. A great opportunity for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $4500-6500 | |
| 1009 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION OF PROVINCIAL POSTMARKS ON THE 1841 IMPERF 1D RED BROWN An impressive collection of barred Numeral cancellations, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes #1/993, plus London Inland Offices #1/37; London District #36/79 with duplication. There are about 1,100 stamps present including strips of 9,4 (3) and 3 (3), plus 12 pairs. Some duplication of cancels, plus a few in Blue. The condition varies, but an amazing collection which took 50 years to build. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2000-3500 |
| 1010 | | GREAT BRITAIN 1841 1D RED BROWN GROUP A collection of about 1,500 used stamps housed in two stock books. Various alphabet part reconstructions, many shades, cancellations including Maltese Cross #1-12 and much more. Variable condition, but a great group for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2500 | |
| 1011 | |  | OUTSTANDING GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION OF 1841-1854 IMPERF 1D RED-BROWN ISSUES A wonderful specialized collection of Imperf Line Engraved 1d Red Brown adhesives, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Comprises about 570 stamps, plus 13 covers, with Plate #12 through #169. Includes Ivory Heads (12), Major re-entries, Guide lines, handcut "R", Double letters, "Union Jack" re-entry, Inverted "S" and more. Maltese Cross pmks in Blue, Numbers in Cross "1-12" complete; The covers include 1843 Stampless re-directed cover paid by 1d Red Brown, tied by MC #4 in Cross; 1d franking tied by two strikes of MC #8 in Cross; 1843 Registered cover to Cheshire franked with 1p Red Brown, tied by MC #12 in Cross and red London Tombstone. The condition varies but some very attractive examples present. Seldom, if ever offered this complete. Viewing is a pleasure. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $15000-20000 |
| 1012 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN IMPERF LINE-ENGRAVED &: EMBOSSED ISSUES GROUP, 1841-1854 A specialized group mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1841 Imperf 1p Red Brown (2 pairs, 21 singles, plus two on cover), various cancels including Local Penny Post, Blue Spoon, Crimea; 2p blue (two strips of 6, two strips of 3, block of 4 (damaged), five pairs &: 156 singles), various Plates, part reconstructions, one strip of 6 with possible Blue 1844 postmark; 1847-54 Embossed 6p, 10p, 1sh (pair and single on separate covers, former not tied, also 3 singles, one with Spoon cancel). The condition varies, however some attractive examples are present. Viewing recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3000-4000 |
| 1013 | / | GREAT BRITAIN SPECIALIZED LINE-ENGRAVED COLLECTION, 1841-1871 Many hundreds of mostly used and some mint stamps, many housed in mounts and annoted in three large albums. Includes 1841 1p Red Brown, printed from Black plates (9), later plates, shades, Numbers in Maltese Cross "1-12" complete, 2p Blue (4 unused, one with cert, 5 pairs and 14 singles used), a range of the perf 1p "Stars", various Alphabets, Dies, shades, plus some mint including SG29 (Brandon cert), 1858-79 1p Red, Letters in all four corners, Plates complete to #225 (ex #77), also reconstructed sheets of Plates #92, 95, 96, 102, 140, 145, 154 &: 171, 1870 1/2p Plates 1-20, also 1847-54 Embossed issues. The condition varies, but plenty F-VF used, with a little OG. Inspection worthwhile. | Est. $4000-6000 | |
| 1014 | () |  | GREAT BRITAIN POWERFUL QUEEN VICTORIA HOLDING, 1840-1884 Over 80 stamps housed on large stock cards. Includes Line Engraved 1841 1p (2), 1858-79 1p (5, several Plates) 1870 1/2p (9, various Plates); Surface Printed issues 1856 6p, 1sh, 1862-64 3p (2), 6p, 1sh, 1865-67 4p, 1867-80 wmk Anchor 2¸p (2), wmk Orbs 2 1/2p, 3p, 6p (3 different Plates), 1sh (4 diff Plates), 1880-83 2 1/2p (5), 4p (3), 3p &: 6p surcharges, 1880-81 1/2p (2), 1 1/2p (2), 2p, 5p (2), 1883-84 2sh6p very fine OG, 5sh OG (gum bends, well centered). The condition is extremely varied, some OG, part OG, unused &: regummed present, but enormous catalogue value and offered at a fraction. Inspection is paramount. See the scan for an example of the centering. From the "Roxburgh" collection. | Est. $4000-6000 |
| 1015 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN WITH IRISH POSTMARKS COLLECTION, 1841-1895 An interesting collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes Maltese Cross types on 1841 Imperf 1D Red Brown (9 singles, plus one on cover); Numerals on Diamond Bars with #1/539 on 1841 1D Red Brown, 1D Red 'Stars", 1D Plate Numbers and a few Surface Printed issues. Some duplication. The condition varies, but difficult to duplicate. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $800-1200 |
| 1016 | | GREAT BRITAIN SCOTTISH POSTMARKS COLLECTION, 1841-1900 A collection of about 550 stamps and 20 covers, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes Numerals #1/415 on 1841 Imperf 1p Red Brown, 1p Red "Stars" and 1858-79 1p Red Plate numbers, plus some later issues. The condition varies, but an interesting group for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 1017 | / |  | GREAT BRITAIN SURFACE PRINTED USED COLLECTION, 1855-1892 A well annotated used collection housed in mounts on large quadrille album pages. Near completion with shades, papers, plate numbers and a few varieties. It includes 1855-57 4p (13), all wmks and most papers, 6p (5, shades, papers, two with inverted wmks, one on thick paper), 1sh (6, one inverted wmk), 1862-64 to 1sh, shades, 1865-67 to 1sh, various plates, 1867-80 3p Imprimatur, plus plates 4-10, 6p plates 6-9, 9p plate 4 (2), 10p (3), 1sh plates 4-7, 2sh Blue (7, shades), 2sh Brown (small closed tear in wing margin), 1872-73 6p Chestnut (4, shades), 4p Gray, 1867-83 wmk Maltese Cross 5sh Plate 1, 2 (2), 10sh, £1 (obvious faults), wmk Anchor 5sh (2), 10sh (2), £1 (2), £5 (2), 1873-80 wmk Anchor 2 1/2p (4), wmk Orb 2 1/2p Rosy Mauve plates 3-17, 2 1/2p Blue plates 17-20, 3p plates 11-12, 6p Gray plates 13-17, 1sh plates 8-13, 1sh Orange Brown, 4p Vermilion, 4p Sage Green (3), 4p Gray Brown, 8p Orange, 1880-83 2 1/2p-1sh, all plates, 1883-84 2sh6p (3), 5sh (3), 10sh (4), a couple purportedly blue paper (your call), 1884 wmk Crowns £1, 1888 wmk Orbs £1, 1887-92 Jubilee to 1sh mint, (5p both dies, some shades), £1 Green. As usual with these issues the condition is very varied and inspection is paramount. Check the scans for some postmarks. | Est. $10000-15000 |
| 1018 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA USED COLLECTION A duplicated collection on quadrille pages, housed in a brown 3-ring binder. Includes 1847-54 Embossed 1sh (6), 10p (3), 6p (pair &: 4 singles), a range of Line Engraved 1d Reds, Surface Printed with 1855-57 4p (9), 6p (pair &: 4 singles), 1sh (4), 1862-64 4p (9), 6p (2), 9p (2), 1sh (4), 1865-67 6p (3), 9p, 1sh (6), 1867-80 3p (4), 6p (6), 10p (4), 1sh (6), 2sh Blue (3), 2sh Brown, 1867-83 5sh (2), 10sh, £1 (space filler), 1873-80 6p (6), 1sh (6), 1sh Orange, 4p Vermilion (2), 4p Sage Green (2), 8p, 1880-81 1 1/2p (6), 2p (6), 1880-83 1sh (4), 1883-84 5sh (2), 10sh (3), 1884 £1, 1891 £1 Green (2) and more. Usual varied condition for these, many attractive examples present with a range of Plate numbers &: cancellations including Used Abroad. Extremely high SG catalogue. Viewing recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $5000-7500 |
| 1019 | / | 1GREAT BRITAIN QUEEN VICTORIA COLLECTION Hundreds of mainly used and some mint stamps, housed on hingeless Lighthouse pages. Includes 1840 Mulready 1p Letter sheet with advertisment, late 1841 usage, 1858-79 1p Red Plates including #225 used, 1870 1/2p Plates including #9 used; Surface Printed issues with values to 1/- used, 1876 8p Orange used, 1881 1/- Orange Brown (both Plates) used, 1883-84 10/- used, 1887-1900 Jubilee to 1/- (both) mint. Mixed quality, but worth inspecting. | Est. $900-1500 | |
| 1020 | / | GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION, 1887-1951 Many hundreds of mint &: used stamps with duplication, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a brown 3-ring binder. Includes 1887-1900 Jubilee to 1sh (both) mint, KEVII to 1sh mint (lacks 6p &: 9p, but with additional 10p), 2sh6p (10 used), 5sh mint, 10 used), 10sh (3 used), £1 used), 1912-24 to 1sh mint, 1924-26 to 1sh mint, 1934-36 to 1sh mint, wmk sideways mint, 1929 PUC £1 used, 1939-48 10sh Dark Blue (pair mint), 10sh Ultramarine (block, single mint), 1948 S. Wedding £1 (2 mint), 1951 Festivals set mint, and more used. Generally F-VF, OG or used. A very useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 1021 | | GREAT BRITAIN KEVII USED COLLECTION, 1902-1913 Over 100 used stamps, housed in mounts and neatly annotated on large quadrille album pages. Includes 1902-10 with shades to 1sh, also 2sh6p (3), 5sh (2), 10sh &: £1, 1911-13 various perfs, plus 2sh6p (3), 5sh, 10sh &: £1. The condition varies, but some light attractively postmarked examples present. Please inspect. | Est. $700-900 | |
| 1022 | |  | GREAT BRITAIN ATTRACTIVE MINT COLLECTION, 1902-1970 A nice mint collection housed in a blue Lighthouse hingeless album. Includes KEVII 1902-10 De La Rue to £1 (latter expertly regummed), 10sh NH, additional 2sh6p &: 5sh, 1911-13 Somerset House to £1 with 2sh6p (3 shades including Reddish Purple, 1986 RPS cert), 1912-24 to 1sh with many shades including 5p Bistre Brown, 6p perf 14, 1924-26 to 1sh, 1929 PUC £1, 1934 Re-engraved Seahorse set (10sh all over toned gum), 1939-48 to £1, 1955-58 Castles to £1 both printings, then about complete Definitives &: Commems, also complete Postage Dues for the period. Mostly very fresh, F-VF, OG with much NH. A super collection. | Est. $7500-10000 |
| 1023 | | GREAT BRITAIN MINT GROUP, 1902-1935 About 90 mint stamps displayed on large black stock cards. Includes KEVII 5sh, 1912-24 ¸p-1sh (40 stamps with many shades) perf 14 6p, 9p Green (3); 1924-36 watermark Sideways varieties with 1924-26 1/2p, 1 1/2p &: 2p, 1929 PUC 1p &: 1 1/2p, 1934-36 1/2p, 1 1/2p &: 2p; Postage Dues 1924-31 to 5sh (lacks 1 1/2p), 1954 2sh6p, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG. A useful group. From the "Roxburgh" collection. | Est. $700-1000 | |
| 1024 | | GREAT BRITAIN THREE INTERESTING POSTMARK COLLECTIONS Several thousand used stamps, neatly annotated and housed in three 3-ring binders. The first is entitled "British Post Office Numerals on QV 1870-1901", the second "Town &: Numeral cancels on Edward VII", 1/2p-2 1/2p denominations; the third is "King Edward VII, 1902-1913" with values from 1/2p-5p with dated cancels. A very nice group of collections for the Specialist, hard to duplicate. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1025 | / |  | GREAT BRITAIN THE ULTIMATE "SEAHORSE" MINT COLLECTION, 1913-1934 An exciting collection of fifty-three mint stamps housed in mounts on album pages and identified by the owner. It includes all Printings and practically complete shades, plus some Re-entries which are referenced by the SG Specialised catalogue (vol 2, 12th edition, July 2005). The highlights include 1913 Waterlow 2sh6p (both shades), 2sh6p Deep Sepia Brown Re-entry (N63a £1,000, 1994 RPS cert), 5sh (the 3 shades), 10sh (both shades), £1 (the 3 shades, one NH, one expertly regummed); 1915 De La Rue 2sh6p (all 11 shades), 2sh6p Cinnamon Brown NH marginal (N64-5 £2,500, 1983 BPA cert), 2sh6p Blackish Brown (N64-11 £800, 1991 RPS cert), 5sh (the 3 shades), 10sh (6 shades) 10sh Deep (intense Bright Blue NH, N70-4 £6,500), 10sh Bright ("Cambridge") Blue (N70-5 £4,500, 1973 BPA cert), 1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 2sh6p (the 4 shades), 2sh6p Pale Brown Re-entry NH (N65a £1,000), 2sh6p Reddish Brown Re-entry NH in pair with normal (N65b £725), 2sh6p Pale Brown Re-entry NH in corner vertical strip of 3 with two normal (N65c £870), 1934 Re-engraved 2sh6p (3, shades) 5sh &: 10sh. Practically all fresh, Fine to Extremely Fine, LH, OG and some NH. Certainly the most complete collection of these beautiful and extremely popular issues we have has the pleasure to offer. Viewing sure to excite! | Est. $35000-40000 |
| 1026 | / |  | IMPRESSIVE GREAT BRITAIN :SEAHORSE" MAINLY MINT HOLDING, 1913-1934 About 85 mint and about a dozen used stamps housed on large black stock cards. Includes 1913 Waterlow 2sh6p (9 mint, 6 used), 10sh (2 mint, 2 used), 1915 De La Rue 2sh6p (15 mint), 5sh (4 mint), 10sh (2 mint); 1918-19 Bradbury, Wilkinson 2sh6p (17 mint), 5sh (10 mint), 10sh (12 mint); 1934 Re-engraved 2sh6p (3), 5sh (5), 10sh (3), shades, some maybe mis-identified. The condition varies, some have small blemishes or regumming, however many attractive Fine-Extremly Fine examples throughout, LH, OG, part OG and a couple unused. A very useful group. From the "Roxburgh" collection. | Est. $8000-12000 |
| 1027 | | VALUABLE USED GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION 1840-1950 created by a collector who appreciated quality which is evident from the very first page displaying the first two stamps ever issued followed by a page of the first issue identified by plate number including #1 (20 stamps) and especially the scarce plate# 11 with Royal certificate, the next page displays both Mulready envelopes with a duplicate of the 1d, the next several suceeding pages house a section of imperf Penny Reds collected by plate number followed by a section of 17 stamps with Maltese Cross cancels with office number, the next group of Penny Reds have barred oval cancels with numbers including the scarce plate #49 (10) and plate# 50 (3), the next several pages display the perforated Penny Reds collected by plate# missing only the very scarce plates, the collection continues with several pages of the Surface Printed issues including several better items such as the scarce 1880 2/- Brown (SG# 121), 5/- Rose, 1878 £1 Victoria, £5 Orange Victoria with Brandon Cert then continuing with the 1887 Jubilee issue to the £1, Edward VII set to the £1, the George V Seahorses are complete including the Waterlow printing to the £1, as well as the De La Rue and Bradbury printings, followed by the 1929 PUC £1 and ending with the George VI issues, and finally there is a small selection of recent mint issues as well as a handful of FDCs, the real value is in the two volumes of used stamps which well deserve careful consideration. | Est. $12000-16000 | |
| 1028 | | VALUABLE USED GREAT BRITAIN COLLECTION 1840-1981 mounted in an old Schaubek album beginning with an attractive Penny Black cancelled by a full strike of a bold Red Maltese Cross coupled with a 2d Blue that is lightly cancelled, the next little jewel is an imperf Penny Red with a very scarce Maltese Cross &: number "4" cancel, the Embossed issues of 1847/54 are complete, then the collection continues with an excellent presentation of the Surface Printed issues, the key stamps from this period include the 1882 £5 Orange Victoria as well as the 1878 10/ &: £ Victoria, 1884 5/- &: 10/- Victoria issues, all three of the 1884, 1888 &: 1891 £1 Victoria issues are also present , the Edward VII set is complete to the £1 and all of the George V Seahorses including the £1 Green, one of the few mint stamps in the collection is the 1929 PUC £1, the collection is virtually complete from this point to the last stamp of 1981, very desirable material that is sure to be a welcome addition for any collector. | Est. $8000-12000 | |
| 1029 | / | GREAT BRITAIN ATTRACTIVE MINT COLLECTION 1840-1990 a Scott Specialty album houses the collection that actually starts with two used stamps which are the Penny Black and the 1867 10d Red Brown, everything else is mint though somewhat scattered until the 1883 Surface Printed issue which is complete followed by the 1887 Jubilee set to the 1/ value as well as the 1902 Edward VII set likewise to the 1/, then continuing with the Downey Heads and all three basic George V sets, among the Seahorses only the 1919 Bradbury Seahorse set is complete, the collection is nearly complete from the issues of George VI to the end, we especially noted the 1939 George VI High Values including the scarce 10/ Dark Blue as well as the first Elizabeth II Castles set, the collection ends with a selection of postage due sets, generally Fine-VF with some NH, definitely a worthwhile collection that will be a pleasure to view. | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 1030 | | GREAT BRITAIN USED COLLECTION. Old fashioned collection of Victoria to George VI issues on album leaves with more than 300 used stamps incl. imperf line engraved, useful early surface-printed incl. 1883 3p and 6p surcharges, 1884 5/- rose, 1883/84 to 1/-, 1887/92s complete, 1900 1/-, Edward VII to 5/- (perfin), George V with seahorses to 10/- original and re-engraved, George VI to 10/- etc., various back-of-the-book incl. useful Victorian officials with high catalog value, usual mixed condition, please inspect. | Est. $400-600 | |
| 1031 | / | IMPORTANT GREAT BRITAIN STOCK 1840-2002. A dealer's stock of several hundreds of used and mint (largely NH from 1940 onward) QV-QEII Definitives, Commemoratives, Postage Dues, Officials, plus a small selection of Regional issues and Offices, with very light duplication of several pre-1940 issues, all identified by Scott and arranged on small presentation cards housed in a file box. Scott catalog value is about $30,000 and consists of singles and sets ranging in value from modest to $200+, including used 1(x3),21(x2),26(x2),27(x6),32,34(x2),42,43(Pl.10,13,14),49(Pl.7,8,9), 51(Pl.8,9), 54(Pl.7), 57(Pl.2), 60,64(Pl. 12), 70(Pl. 15,16), 73(x2),95,96(x6), 102,103(x6),104(x3), 107,126(x2),139(x4),140(x2),141,173(x2), 179-81(x3), 179(x11),180(x5),222-24, 309-12(x3); mint 3,33(Pl. 62), 55 unused, 298-308 and others. Usual mixed condition and Average to Fine centering among the QV issues; later issues generally sound, Fine to Very Fine. Inspection recommended for full appreciation of the value and profit potential that this stock has to offer. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 1032 | | GREAT BRITAIN USED STOCK, 1841-1951, approximately 320 stamps in a stockbook, value concentrated in 19th Century stamps, highlights include: #4, #27-8, #34, #42-3, #57, #58(30), #86, #94-5, #104, #107 and #139, typical mixed condition, Fine-VF, some duplication, interesting for cancel or plate collector. | Est. $500-750 | |
| 1033 | | GREAT BRITAIN USED HOARD, consisting of four different stamps in large quantities; Stanley Gibbons #336(1300), #346(3100), #O42(500), andO102(400), great lot to search through forvarieties or especially cancels, we noted dozens of socked-on-the-nose cancels and many small towns, condition is somewhat mixed, generally Fine -Very Fine, SG catalog value £69,700= $139,000+ | Est. $1500-2500 | |
| 1034 | / | GREAT BRITAIN ACCUMULATION Thousands of mostly used stamps, housed in eight albums or stock books. Includes Queen Victoria Line Engraved 1p Stars &: Plate Numbers, 2p Blue Plate Numbers; a few early Postal History items; QEII mint &: used collection, plus a stock. A very diverse group and viewing could prove very rewarding. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 1035 | | CONTEMPORARY GREAT BRITAIN WITH EUROPEAN AREA GROUP WITH PLENTIFUL MINT NH a useful holding in 4 stockbooks, and in envelopes as received by the owner from the philatelic bureau, comprising predominantly mint NH issues from various European nations, plus some covers therefrom, with emphasis on Great Britain (1965-1990s), incl. mint NH blocks of dozens of different 1965-1970s Pre-Decimal issues and Regionals with values to £5; Royal Mail presentation packets (x225+) containing 1980s-1990s Decimal issues in quantities up to 4 packets each, for the most part; and many dozens of cacheted, addressed 1990s FDCs; also, a small assortment of foreign present; mint stamps are generally fresh, NH, Fine-VF, and the covers are clean; Plenty of good, saleable material here, so be sure to have a look ! | Est. $1500-2000 |
GREAT BRITAIN - CHANNEL ISLANDS
| 1036 | | CHANNEL ISLANDS MINT COLLECTION 1969-2005 seven White Ace albums including Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Isle of Man, each country is complete starting from the first definitive set for each country through the last postage due set and all the sets and souvenir sheets in between, VF, NH, lots of popular topical material. | Est. $1500-2000 |
GREAT BRITAIN - OFFICES ABROAD
| 1037 | | GREAT BRITAIN POST OFFICES ABROAD SELECTION. 22 stamps and 3 covers on a stocksheet with Argentina Buenos Ayres "B 32" 1864 1p, Colombia Panama "C 35" 1872 6p, 1867/73 1/-(2), 1873/77 1/-(2), Danish West Indies St. Thomas "C 51" 1865/73 4p(3 incl. pair), 1867/73 1/-, Egypt Alexandria "B 01" 1876/79 2 1/2p, 1865/73 4p (7 incl. 3 pairs), 1867/73 1/- on cover to England (2), Suez "B 02" 1867/74 5/- (perfs trimmed one side), Turkish Empire Constantinople "C" 1865/73 4p(4), 1862 6p, 1867/70 6p on cover to London, usual mixed condition, Fine starter lot for this specialty. | Est. $1000-1500 |
GREAT BRITAIN - OFFICES IN MOROCCO
| 1038 | | GREAT BRITAIN - MOROCCO AGENCIES ASSORTMENT. Victoria through QE II period sets, short sets and singles selected by the collector for quality of stamp and cancel, includes Gibraltar Issues Overprint 1903/05 20c, 1P, 1905/06 50c, British Currency 1907/13 6p block of four, 1/- (3 incl. pair), 1914/31 2/6 (5 incl. shades), 1935/37 1 1/2p (3 incl pair), 1p (2), 1951 2/6, 5/-, Spanish Currency 1935/37 5c, 10c, 1937/52 G VI, 1948 Wedding, 1951/52 G VI, French Currency 1932 6Fr on 5/-, 1936 3Fr on 2/6 (2), 6Fr on 5/- (2), Tangier 1948 Wedding (2), 1948 Olympics blocks of four, 1955 2/6, 5/-, 10/-, etc., generally fresh and F-VF. | Est. $600-900 | |
| 1039 | | GREAT BRITAIN - OFFICES IN MOROCCO HOLDING TO 1935 Dozens of mint stamps housed on small stock cards. Includes 1914-31 2sh6p (15, shades), 5sh (2, one overprinted Specimen), 1935-37 2sh6p (3, one overprinted Specimen), 5sh (2); Spanish Currency 1907-12 12p on 10sh, 1914-26 6p on 5sh (7), 3p on 2sh6p (2 blocks, 10 singles); French Currency 1924-32 3f on 2sh6p (17), 6f on 5sh (4), 1935-36 3f on 2sh6p (2 pairs, 13 singles one overprinted Specimen), 6f on 5sh (pair, 12 singles, one overprinted Specimen), plus some low values throughout. The condition varies on some, overall mostly F-VF, OG. From the "Roxburgh" collection. | Est. $500-750 |
ADEN
| 1040 | | INTERESTING ADEN &: STATES COLLECTION, 1868-1953 A nice mint &: used collection mounted on quadrille pages &: stock cards, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes a nicely written-up section of India with early Aden postmarks, then follows Aden with 1937 Dhow set mint, also the 5r &: 10r Dhow used on small Registered cover to Victoria, Canada tied by "Aden 30 Nov 38" cds, backstamped Winnipeg &: Victoria (a rare cover), 1939-48 set to 10r mint &: used and later sets, mostly mint and used and similar Aden States. Majority F-VF, OG or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1800-2200 |
ANTIGUA
| 1041 | / | ATTRACTIVE ANTIGUA COLLECTION, 1862-1970 A nicely presented collection of mint and many parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Queen Victoria is present with many shades and includes 1862 6p used, 1863-67 1p (3 unused, 8 used), 1867 1p (unused, 6 used), 6p (9 used), 1872 1p (7 used), 6p (9 used), 1876 1p (unused, 4 used), 6p (5 used), 1879 2 1/2p used, 4p (4 used), 1882 2 1/2p (2 mint, 4 used), 1884-87 1sh (2 used), 1903-07 to 5sh mint, also 5sh used, 1908-17 to 2sh mint, also 2sh pair used, 1913 to 5sh mint, also 5sh used, 1921-29 to £1 mint, Script CA to 4sh mint, 1932 Tercentenary to 5sh mint, 1938-51 to £1 mint &: used, most later issues mint and used. Mainly F-VF, OG or used. A very useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1800-2200 | |
| 1042 | / | ANTIGUA COLLECTION, 1883-1976 Several hundred mostly mint stamps housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1886 1sh, 1903 to 5sh, 1908-12 to 2sh, 1913 5sh, 1921-22 to £1, 1932 Tercentenary set, 1938-48 to £1, 1953-56 to $4.80 and most later sets. Majority fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. A nice collection. | Est. $750-1000 |
ASCENSION
| 1043 | / | ASCENSION MINT COLLECTION, 1922-2006 Appears about complete housed in two stockbooks. Includes sets and Souvenir Sheets. With 1922 overprints to 2sh, 1924-33 to 3sh, 1935 to 5sh, 1938-53 to 10sh both perfs, 1950 to 10sh NH, 1963 to £1 and many later issues. Mostly F-VF, OG with some NH. A nice collection. | Est. $900-1200 | |
| 1044 | / | ASCENSION DELIGHTFUL MINT COLLECTION 1922-2005 hundreds of mint sets mounted on Palo pages beginning with the First Overprinted set of 1922 followed by the 1924 George V &: Badge set as well as the 1934 George V Pictorial set, the basic 1938 George VI set is included, then virtually complete from the first QEII set to the very end with vast majority of these issues being NH including almost all the souvenir sheets, highly desirable material in Fine-VF condition. | Est. $1200-1600 | |
| 1045 | / | NEAT ASCENSION MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1922-1969 Parallel mint &: used collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray album. Includes mint &: used 1922 set to 3sh, mint 2sh "Cleft Rock", 1924-33 to 3sh, 1934 to 5sh, 1938-53 to 10sh with most perfs, 1956 set to 10sh and later. Mostly F-VF, OG or Used. | Est. $1200-1600 | |
| 1046 | / | NICE ASCENSION COLLECTION, 1922-1973 Almost complete mint collection housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1922 set to 3sh, 1924-27 to 3sh (lacks 5p), 1938-49 to 10sh, 1956 to 10sh, 1963 to £1 and later sets. Mainly fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. | Est. $600-800 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES - NEW SOUTH WALES
| 1047 | / |  | NEW SOUTH WALES "AWARD WINNING" EXHIBIT, 1841-1910 A wonderful collection, neatly written-up on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. The collection commences with an 1841 Ship Letter from Newcastle (NSW) to Barking, Essex with various cancels including "INDIA LETTER PLYMOUTH", the issued stamps begin with thirty-one Sydney Views, various plates and papers with 1p (3 pairs, 3 singles), 2p (17), 3p (5), Laureates, various shades, papers and plates with 1851 1p (pair &: 8 singles), 2p Plate I (one possible unused, strip of 3, three pairs &: 46 singles), Plate II 2p (8), Plate III 2p (11), 1852 3p (one maybe unused, plus 5 used), 1853 6p (8), 8p (2), 1854 wmk Numerals 1p (pair &: 3 singles), 2p (4 pairs, 66 singles, mostly plated) 3p (2 pairs, 45 singles, mostly plated), 1854-59 Diadem 6p various colors 17 including wmk "8" (4), 1sh (5), 1856-60 Imperf, wmk Numerals 1p (2 pairs, 11 singles), 2p (4 pairs, 24 singles), 3p (pair, 5 singles), a selection of 1862-72 Diadems, perf 13 including a couple mint, 1861-88 Coin 5sh (12, various perfs, used), later Sideface issues, many shades &: perf combinations, 1885-1904 "Postage" 5sh used, 10sh (5, various perfs and shades), regular issues 1888-1902 1/2p-2sh6p plus Map 5sh overprinted Specimen, 1897 Jubilee Charity 1sh (2 mint), 2sh6p (2 mint, one used), 1888-90 Map 5sh (2 mint, 3 used, various shades and perfs), Carrington 20sh (5 mint, various wmks and perfs), 1899-1902 to 1sh mint and 1/2p Imperf mint pair, Officials 1882-92 1/2p-1sh overprinted Specimen (10 values), Postage Dues 1891 1/2p-20sh overprinted Specimen (10 values). Obviously with a collection of this magnitude the condition varies, but many attractive four margined examples are present, also some varieties and a plethora of postmarks are present. Viewing is a pleasure and recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $15000-20000 |
| 1048 | / | INTERESTING NEW SOUTH WALES POSTMARKS &: MORE GROUP Hundreds of used stamps on album pages and stock cards, housed in two binders. Includes a range of Numeral cancellations #2/1486 mostly on 1p Shield and 2p View issues, and cds on Commonwealth to the 1930's. Also some Officials and a few mint including a couple of Specimen overprints, plus Coin 5sh (1 mint, 12 used). Worth checking thoroughly. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1500 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
| 1049 | |  | SOUTH AUSTRALIA USED COLLECTION, 1855-1900 A duplicated collection of about 300 used stamps mounted on pages, housed in two binders. Includes 1855 1p, 2p (6), 6p (5), 1856-58 2p (pair, 10 singles), 6p (4), 1sh, 1858-59 1p (4), 2p (3), 6p, 1sh (4), 1860-69 1p (8), 2p (9), 4p, 6p Violet (7), 6p Blue/ultramarine (15), 9p (4), 10p on 9p Orange-Red (4), 10p on 9p Yellow (7), 1sh Yellow (4), 1sh Brown (6), 2sh (2), 1867-70 1p (4), 4p (3 one used on piece with 6p), 6p (5), 10p surcharge (2) 1sh (2), and a range of later issues to 2sh (24 of the latter), with shades. Varied condition but many fine &: attractive examples throughout. A nice group for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES - TASMANIA
| 1050 | / |  | IMPRESSIVE TASMANIA COLLECTION, 1853-1912 Hundreds of used and some mint stamps mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes used 1853 Courier 1p (2), 1852-54 Octaganal 4p (4), 1855 1p, 2p, 4p (6), 1856-57 1p, 2p &: 4p, 1857-60 1p (11), 2p (2 pairs, 8 singles) 4p (16), 1858 6p (16), 1sh (4), a nice range of the perf issues, strong Sideface issues with various wmks, perfs and shades, some mint, 1892-99 to 10sh mint &: used, 1899-1900 Pictorial mint &: used, 1906-13 to 10sh (2 mint), also two volumes of postmarks including Numerals, T.P.O's, cds with a very diverse range of Towns, some on early Commonwealth. As to be expected the condition varies, but many Fine attractive examples are present. Viewing recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-4500 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES - VICTORIA
| 1051 | |  | VICTORIA INTERESTING USED COLLECTION, 1850-1900 A duplicated collection of hundreds of used stamps mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a green 3-ring binder. Includes Imperf "Half-Length" issues, various printings with 1p (pair &: 10 singles), 2p (2), 3p (8), Queen on Throne 2p (pair &: 20 singles), 1854 Hexagonal 1sh (4), perf 1sh (pair &: 5 singles), 1857-58 Rouletted 6p (pair &: 17 singles), 1854-55 Woodblock 6p (18), Registration 1sh, Too Late 6p. A nice array of Emblems, Laureates and later types, also present a collection of over 500 Postmarks including Barred Numerals with #412, 424, 456, 457, 477, 535, 577, 620, 643, 699, 719, 735, 873, 913, M47, M91, MC14, MCC44, 1384, MCCC97, MC31, 1894, 2027 &: 2047. The condition varies, but many F-VF, used examples present. A nice collection for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2000-2500 |
| 1052 | / | VICTORIA MINT &: USED GROUP A few hundred mint and used stamps on album pages and stock cards. Mostly issues from about 1886 including some mint blocks to 1sh6p, 1901-10 perf 12¸ KEVII £1 &: £2 mint, 1905-13 perf 12¸ KEVII £1 &: £2 mint, etc. Generally F-VF, OG or used. Worth inspecting. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $800-1200 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
| 1053 | |  | WESTERN AUSTRALIA USED COLLECTION, 1854-1912 Hundreds of used stamps mounted on quadrille pages and stockcards, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1854 1p Black (3), 1854-55 4p (2), 1sh (2), 1857-59 2p, 6p (3), 1860 2p (unused, 2 used), 4p unused, 6p (2 used); A very nice run of perf issues with a couple unused, plus a few handstamped Specimen, 1902-12 to £1 used (latter color bled), also a few hundred postmarks including many barred Numerals, plus some early Commonwealth with WA cancels. A very interesting collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3500 |
AUSTRALIAN STATES
| 1054 | / | USEFUL AUSTRALIAN STATES COLLECTION, 1850-1912 Hundreds of mint and used stamps housed in mounts in a green Scott Specialty album. The used unless indicated otherwise Includes New South Wales 1850-51 Sydney View , various Plates 1p (2), 2p (4), 3p, Laureates 1852-55 to 6p (2), 1855 Diadem 6p (3), 1sh, 1861-88 Coin 5sh mint, 1888-89 Centenary to 1sh mint, 1897 Coin 5sh mint, Registration 1856 6p (2); Queensland with a range of Chalon Heads; South Australia 1855-59 to 1sh, later Sideface issues with values to 2sh mint, 1886-96 2sh6p-10sh mint, 1902-03 5sh mint, 1904-11 6p-5sh, £1 mint, 1906-12 to 5sh mint; Tasmania &: Victoria with representation, Victoria includes the two Charity sets mint; Western Australia 1854 1p, 4p, 1857 6p, 1860-64 6p (2) and later issues. The condition is better than normally encountered, most of the Imperfs have full margins. The condition varies, but much is F-VF, OG, unused and used. Inspection recommended. | Est. $2800-3250 | |
| 1055 | () | CHALLENGING AUSTRALIAN STATES HOLDING Several hundred mint or unused stamps, housed on small stock cards. Includes New South Wales 1852 Laureate 1p Brick Red unused (1974 RPS cert states "thinned, oxydised"), 1890 Carrington 20sh (2); Queensland 1868-78 2p (block of 6, pair), 1880 20sh (creased), 1882-95 to £1; South Australia 1860-69 10p Blue surcharge, 1906-12 to 5sh; Tasmania with a range of imperf &: perf Chalon Heads, 1892-99 2sh6p-10sh; Victoria with several "Half-Lengths", 1852 Queen on Throne 2p, 1856-58 1p &: 6p, 1857-61 1p &: 4p, 1860-66 3p Maroon, 3p Blue (pair), 4p Rose, 1890-95 to 2sh, 1905-10 £1 (2), Postage Dues 1890 to 5sh lacks 2p; Western Australia 1854 4p (pair &: 2 singles), 1860 2p (2), 1861 1p &: 4p (2), 1865-79 to 6p, 1882-85 to 6p (2), 1902-12 5sh (pair), £1. The condition varies considerably, some unused Classics probably cleaned, but a good many are generally F-VF, OG, part OG and some unused. Very high catalogue and inspection advised. From the "Roxburgh" collection. | Est. $2500-4000 | |
| 1056 | | AUSTRALIAN STATES POSTMARK GROUP &: MORE Possibly a couple of thousand stamps on album pages &: stock cards. Comprises Tasmania; Western Australia &: Queensland with a strong range of postmarks on Colonies &: Commonwealth issues to the 1930's, also Tasmania Postal Fiscals &: Revenues and more. A useful group for the specialist. viewing worthwhile. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $750-1000 |
AUSTRALIA
| 1057 | / | AN INCREDIBLE AUSTRALIA POSTAGE DUES STUDY &: HOLDING, 1902-1960 A veteran collectors life-time assemblage of these popular Postage Dues, housed in six stock books, binders, sheet files and glassines. Some of the collection is prolifically written-up &: illustrated with many identified by sheet position according to the Australian Commonwealth Specialist Catalogue, and includes large blocks, strips, pairs and singles. To give an example of the depth of the study the holding begins with 1902 Value Tablet Blank, 1/2p (58 mint, 50 used); 1902-04 5p (2 mint, 5 used) 10p, 1sh( block of 6 used), 2sh (2 mint, block of 6 and 4 singles used), 1sh (block of 6, 4 singles), 2sh (block of 6, 6 singles), 5sh (block of 7, 4 singles); 1908-09 1sh (34 used), 5sh (7 used), 1909-10 1p (30 mint, block of 12 &: 400 used in blocks or singles), 2p (12 mint, 142 used), 3p (6 mint, 4 used), 4p (5 mint, 43 used), 6p (3 mint, 50 used), 1sh (5 mint, 30 used), 2sh (7 used), 5sh (3 mint, 8 used), 10sh (2 used), £1 used, 1p rare perf 11 (2 used); 1912-23 perf 11 1/2p (60 mint including blocks), wmk Sideways 1/2p (28 mint including blocks), 1p (65 mint), wmk Sideways 1p (50 mint including blocks), perf 14 1sh (4 mint), 10sh &: £1 mint; 1922-30 4p (3 mint, 8 used), 6p (6 mint, 10 used); 1931-36 3p (mint, 2 used), 6p mint, 1sh (mint, 8 used), 1938 3p (7 mint), 4p (10 mint), 6p (7 mint, 8 used), 1sh (10 mint, 14 used); 1953-59 2sh (10 mint, one Deep Green), 5sh (5 mint, 8 used), 5sh Deep Green (8 mint, 25 used); 1958-60 5p Die II (5 mint, 40 used) and a great deal more with Plate Flaws and varieties and used in far greater quantities. Mint sheets or large blocks include 1922-30 values to 3p, 1938 2p (pane of 60), 4p (pane of 60), 1958-60 1sh (several sheets of panes), also cto sheet with values to 8p. An amazingly informative holding with a fabulous reference group of copious notes and arcticle (some copies) by Dr. A.L.Nicholson, Dr. L. Abramovich, The Chapman Collection, S.D. Wattison, and Brunsden-White. Viewing will be time consuming, but worth the effort. | Est. $20000-30000 | |
| 1058 | | AUSTRALIA MAINLY MINT COLLECTION, 1909-1979 Hundreds of mostly mint stamps housed in two blue Schaubek hingeless albums. Includes Kangaroos with 1913 1st wmk ¸p-1sh, 2sh (used), 1915-28 3rd wmk 2p-5sh, 10sh (used), 1923-24 6p-£1, 1929-30 Small Mult. wmk 6p-5sh, 1931-36 C of A wmk 6p-2sh, 5sh &: 10sh used, KGV to 1sh4p, 1913-14 Engraved Kooka 6p, 1928 3p Kooka Exhibition Sheet, 1931-40 Commem sets including Sydney Bridge 5sh, 1937-38 Robes £1, 1949-50 Arms to £2, 1963-65 Navigators to £2, later sets, "O.S" overprints complete, Postage Dues 1909 to 1sh, BCOF set, etc. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, some NH. An attractive collection with scope for further expansion. | Est. $2400-2800 | |
| 1059 | / |  | AUSTRALIA COLLECTION,1913-1966 Useful mint &: used collection housed in two Rapkin albums. Includes used Kangaroos with 1913 1st wmk to 10sh, 1915 2nd wmk to 5sh, 1915-28 3rd wmk to 10sh (2), £1 Brown &: Blue, 1923-24 £1, 1929-31 Small Mult wmk to 10sh, 1931-36 C of A wmk to £1, £2 (2), 1913-14 Engraved 6p (3) all used, 1914-21 KGV to 1sh4p mint, with some shades, later wmks with a few varieties &: shades mint, 1963-64 Navigators to £2 mint. The Commems include the 1928 Kooka Souvenir sheet mint, 1932 Sydney Bridge set used, 1937 Sydney Cove 2p "Man with Tail" and retouch used. Air Posts, plus some 1930's First Flights and Officials complete used. Overall generally F-VF, or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2200-2600 |
| 1060 | | AUSTRALIA HUGE POSTAL STATIONERY HOLDING Probably several thousand mint &: used items housed in a box. Includes Postal Cards, Letter Cards, Envelopes, Registration Envelopes, Letter Sheets, some Officials in varying quantites, some possibly 50-100 a piece. Includes some better items, KGV types, early Airgrammes, plus a large quantity of QEII types. A last minute arrival and worth checking very thoroughly. | Est. $1500-3000 | |
| 1061 | | MASSIVE AUSTRALIA NEW ISSUE HOARD a large carton spilliing over with new issues from the 1980s to early 2000s, includes dozens of year sets in post office books, many hundreds of sets in glassines, souvenir sheets, full sheets in large glassines, some in quantities of five to ten each, since the Australian Post is now privatized, perhaps this is your opportunity to open your post office. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1062 | / | AUSTRALIA USEFUL MINT GROUP A nice mint selection housed in about 15 circuit books. Includes Roos 1913 1st wmk to 2sh, KGV to 1sh4p, 1932 Large Lyre Bird 1sh (2), 1934 Victorian Centenary (2 sets), 1935 Silver Jubilee (3), 1935 Anzac 1sh (2), 1936 Adelaide Centenary (2), 1937 Sydney Cove (4), Robes 10sh (10), £1 (3), 1949-50 Arms to £2, 1963-64 Navigators £1 (2), £2 (3), plus many QEII sets. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG, much NH. | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 1063 | / | DESIRABLE AUSTRALIA MINT STOCK, 1913-1982 Many hundreds of mint stamps identified by SG in glassines. Includes Roo 1913 1st wmk 1/2p Green "Rostage" variety, 1934 Victorian Centenary (2 sets), 1934 Macarthur (3 sets), 1937 Sydney Cove (8 sets), 1937-49 3p Blue (26, various Dies), Robes 5sh (10), 10sh (11), £1 (10 including Ash Imprint blck), 1963-64 Navigators 7sh6p (3), 10sh (14), £1 (9), £2, masses of Decimals, Officials 1931 Airmail 6p (7), Air Posts 1931 Kingsford Smith 6p (19), 1934 No wmk 1sh6p Imprint pair and more. Mostly F-VF, OG, much NH. A very useful stock. | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 1064 | / | INTERESTING AUSTRALIA GROUP Hundreds of mint &: used stamps mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes Kangaroos with 1913 1st wmk to 2sh mint, 1915-28 3rd wmk 6p (4), 9p (2), 1sh, 5sh (2) mint, shades, 1923-24 6p Chestnut "Broken Leg" variety, then a range of perf large &: small "OS"; Ovpt "O.S" range including Kingsford Smith 3p (2 cto); Postage Dues 1902 to 5sh mint and more including a few covers. Generally F-VF, OG or used. From the "Escalibur" Estate. | Est. $1200-1800 | |
| 1065 | / | INTERESTING AUSTRALIA GROUP Many hundreds of used stamps housed in about ten circuit books and two small stock books. The used includes Roos to 5sh, KGV Heads to 1sh4p, 1934-1940 Commem sets, KGVI Robes £1 (6), Decimals. The two stock books include a nice selection of Late Fee, Ship Room &: Airmail cancels (including 10sh &: £1 Roos), also some perf "O.S" Officials used, plus a range of Decimals with sets and values to $4 NH. Worth checking closely. | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 1066 | / | AUSTRALIA COLLECTION, 1913-1969 Hundreds of mostly mint with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a red 3-ring binder. Includes mint KGV 1914-20 to 1sh4p, Roos 1931-36 C of A wmk to £2 used, 1932 Sydney Bridge 5sh (rough perfs), 1931-1940 Commem sets, 1937 Robes to £1 mint, 1949-50 Arms to £2 mint, 1963-64 Navigators to £2 mint and many other sets. Mostly F-VF, OG, with some used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1400 | |
| 1067 | | AUSTRALIA USED STOCK Several thousand used stamps housed in glassines. Quantites vary, with some up to 100 or so. Includes Roos 1913 1st wmk 3p (4), 4p (8), 5p (6), 9p (4), 1sh (6, plus one inverted wmk), 2sh (3), 5sh, 1915 2nd wmk 2 1/2p (6), 9p (2), 1sh (4), 2sh (2), 5sh (2), 1915-28 2sh Brown (3), 10sh, £1 Gray, 1931-36 5sh (2), £1, £2, KGV with several hundred 1p Reds, 4p Orange (15, shades), 1913-14 Engraved Kooka 6p (2), large quantities of later issues, also Air Posts, Officials 1931 Kingsford Smith 3p (2), etc. As to be expected with a stock of this size, the condition varies, but plenty is acceptible, F-VF, used. Viewing well worthwhile. | Est. $800-1600 | |
| 1068 | / | AUSTRALIA BALANCE Thousands of mostly used stamps housed in four stock books. Includes thousands of mostly used stamps including Roos to 5sh, KGV Heads, groups of Postmarks, some mint including 1963-65 Navigators £1 &: £2, plus some New Zealand, etc. Worth exploring. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $750-1000 | |
| 1069 | | AUSTRALIA KGV HEADS USED GROUP Few hundred used stamps mounted on old album pages. Includes a good group of 1p Reds, various wmks &: papers, plus Substituted cliches, Die I &: Die II, 4p Orange most shades, and more. A nice group for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $600-900 |
BAHAMAS
| 1070 | / |  | BAHAMAS AND OUTER ISLANDS EXTENSIVE TOWN POSTMARK COLLECTION. Housed in seven volumes neatly annotated and arranged alphabetically, includes markings from the Islands of Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Cat Cay, Acklins Island, Long Cay, Crooked Island, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Rum Cay, New Providence. Beginning with GB stamps used in Bahamas (Two with BPA certs), continues with various classic issues on and off cover with various markings and usages, Victoria straight through to Elizabeth with all Regions represented, machines, slogans, censored, special service, instructional markings, "paid", official mail, airmail, ship mail, sea post and many others. An impressive collection that would take decades to form with hundreds of covers and stamps. Definately the basis upon which an exhibition collection could be formed and delightful with most Fine to Very Fine or better. | Est. $7500-10000 |
| 1071 | / |  | ATTRACTIVE BAHAMAS COLLECTION, 1859-1970 A lovely mint and parallel used collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a red 3-ring binder. Includes very strong "Chalon Heads" with Imperf &: various perfs, wmkd issues &: shades, Sideface Queens, 1863-80 perf 12 1/2 1sh (2 used), perf 14 (2 mint), 1884-90 to £1 mint, 1902-10 to £1 mint, 1912-19 to £1 mint, 1938-52 to £1 mint &: used, 1942 Landfall set to £1 mint &: used, 1948 Tercentenary set mint &: used, most later issues, War Tax issues, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG, unused and used. An interesting collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2800-3500 |
| 1072 | / | BAHAMAS DELIGHTFUL MINT COLLECTION 1901-2002 hundreds of complete mint sets mounted on album pages starting with the 1901 &: 1917 Queen's Staircase issues, continuing with the 1902 Edward VII set to the £1 value, also includes both the 1912 &: 1921 George V sets, the first George VI is complete with an extra £1 value and the collection is virturally complete from this point to end with the vast majority of the QEII issues being NH, a delightful collection in Fine-VF condition. | Est. $1500-2000 |
BARBADOS
| 1073 | / |  | SPECTACULAR BARBADOS MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1852-1969 An attractive collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Strength in Britannia issues with masses of shades, perfs and wmks. Includes 1852 1/2p mint, 1p (2 mint, 2 used), 4p (mint, 2 used), 1855-58 1/2p (5 used), 1p (pair &: single mint, 5 used), 6p (2 used), 1sh (4 used), 1860 Pin perfs 1/2p (2 used), 1p (2 used). Then a large range of the perf issues with 1861-70 4p (5 used), 6p (18 used, plus mint block), 1870 4p (2 used), 1872 6p (2 used), 1873 4p used, 1873 3p (mint, 2 used), 1875 5sh used, 1875-80 to 1sh mint, also a range of pmks with Numerals 1-11 (the eleven Parishes), 1882-86 to 5sh mint, 1892-1903 to 2sh6p mint, 1897-98 to 2sh6p mint, 1905 to 2sh6p mint, 1912-16 to 3sh mint, 1916-19 to 3sh mint, 1920-21 to 3sh mint, later issues mint &: used, also Specimen overprints with 1892-1903 to 2sh6p (10 values), 1921-24 to 3sh (11 values) and 1935 S. Jubilee set, perforated. Generally F-VF, OG, unused and used. A very desirable collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3000-4000 |
| 1074 | / | BARBADOS MINT COLLECTION 1903-2002 hundreds of mint sets mounted on album pages starting with the 1897 Jubilee set both mint and used (the only used set in the collection), followed by the 1906 Nelson set as well as the 1912 George V set, both the 1916 &: 1921 Colonial Badge sets are present in addition to the 1920 Victory set, the collection is virtually complete from the George VI issues through the QEII issues to the very end with vast majority of these being NH, fresh and clean material, Fine-VF and a pleasure to view. | Est. $1000-1250 |
BERMUDA
| 1075 | / | BERMUDA COLLECTION, 1865-1967 A mint collection with many parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes a good range of QV mint &: used with values to 10sh, some postmarks, 1918-22 to 10sh mint, 1920, 1921 Tercentenary sets mint &: used, 1924-32 to 12sh6p mint, 1953 to £1 mint &: used, plus many later sets mint &: used. Mainly F-VF, OG or used. Please view. From the"Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1076 | / | BERMUDA KGVI "KEY PLATES" GROUP, 1938-1953 Comprises mint 2sh (block, 9 singles), 2sh6p (5), 5sh (block &: 3 singles), 10sh (4), 12sh6p (3), £1 (2); Used 2sh (26), 2sh6p (11), 5sh (10), 10sh (3), 12sh6p (3), £1 (3), various, shades, perfs and printings. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. A nice group. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1077 | / | BERMUDA MINT COLLECTION 1863-2004 hundreds of mint stamps mostly in complete sets starting with a few scattered early Victoria issues, includes the 1883 Victoria set, 1906 Dry Dock, 1910 George V set to 10/, 1922 George V, and 1950 George VI perf 13 high values, the QEII section is virtually complete with the vast majority of these NH, condition is a lttle mixed primarily on the earlly issues, generally Fine-VF. | Est. $1000-1500 |
BRITISH GUIANA
| 1078 | / | BRITISH GUIANA COLLECTION, 1864-1966 A mint collection with many parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes a good range of "Ship" types, 1876-79 2c, 4c, 12c &: 24c handstamped Specimen, 1889 to 96 mint, 1905-07 to 96c mint, 1913-21 to 96c (3) mint, 1921-27 to 96c mint, 1931 Centenary set mint , also used with additional $1, 1934-51 to $1, later sets to $3, also a selection of Postmarks. Chiefly F-VF, OG or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1400 |
BRITISH HONDURAS
| 1079 | / | BRITISH HONDURAS MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1865-1966 A mint collection with some parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages and housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1865 6p (2 used), 1sh (2 used), 1872-79 perf 12 1/2 1p (unused), 3p (2 used), 6p &: 1sh used, perf 14 1p-1sh used, 1882-87 to 1sh mostly used, 1891-1901 to $2 mint, 1904-07 to $2 mint, 1913-21 to $2 mint, 1922-33 to $5 mint, 1938-47 to $5 mint &: used, later issues mint &: used. Generally F-VF, OG or used. An attractive collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1400-1800 |
BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS
| 1080 | / | BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS COMPLETE MINT COLLECTION 1907-2004 hundreds of complete mint sets on album pages, virtually complete country starting with the 1907 and 1908 War Canoe sets, continuing with both the 1913 and 1922 George V sets followed by George VI sets and obviously, the QEII sets are there in their entirety, most recent issues are NH and all are Fine-VF, an unusual opportunity to acquire a complete collection in one fell swoop, | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1081 | / | ATTRACTIVE BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS COLLECTION, 1907-1974 An almost complete mint collection housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1907 Large Canoes set of forgeries, 1908-11 Small Canoes set, 1914-23 to £1, 1922-31 to 10sh, 1939-51 to 10sh, 1956-60 to £1 and many later sets. Chiefly fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. | Est. $650-850 |
CANADIAN PROVINCES - BRITISH COLUMBIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND
| 1082 | | IMPRESSIVE BRITISH COLUMBIA &: VANCOUVER ISLAND COLLECTION, 1860-1871 A group of about 40 mint or used stamps and 30 forgeries including a sheet 25. Includes 1860 2 1/2p (2 mint, 4 used, shades); 1865 Imperf 5c used, cut into one side (1982 Kohler cert), 10c used (signed Buhler with his 1982 cert), Perf 14 5c (3 used), 10c (3 used); 1865-67 3p (2 mint, 3 used, also 3p used on Wells Fargo &: Co cover to San Francisco); 1868-71 Perf 12 1/2 10c (2 used), $1 mint, Perf 14 2c (3 mint, 2 used), 5c (5 used), 25c (3 mint, 2 used), 50c mint (s.e.), $1 mint (1954 A. Diena cert). As to be expected the condition varies, some unused, but many F-VF, for these difficult issues. Please view. | Est. $4000-6000 |
CANADIAN PROVINCES - NEW BRUNSWICK
| 1083 | | INTERESTING NEW BRUNSWICK COLLECTION, 1851-1890 Several dozen mint, unused and used stamps and some covers, housed on large album pages. Includes 1841, 1844 &: 1851 Prestamp covers, then issued stamps with 1851 3p (4 unused including a pair signed Buhler, also two used and two on separate covers), 6p (2 used), 1sh used, 1860-63 1c-17c (6 values in mint blocks of 4, plus used singles) 17c Plate Proof in Orange, plus four 1880's-1890's covers with Canada frankings used in New Brunswick. As to be expected the condition varies with the Classics, but a very useful collection. Inspection invited. | Est. $2000-3500 | |
| 1084 | / |  | NEW BRUNSWICK COLLECTION, 1851-1863 A well presented collection housed on quadrille pages. Includes 1851 3p (6 used, shades &: pmks), check scans for margins; 1860-63 Imperf Plate Proofs on India with 2c Rose (2 pairs, shades), 2c Orange (2 pairs, one on card, shades), 2c Dark Green (block), 10c Red overprinted Specimen, 10c Orange, 17c Black, 17c Orange (pair); Issued stamps 1c (7 used, shades), 2c (2 blocks, 12 singles mint, 2 used), 5c (blocks of 12 and 4, 14 singles mint, 6 used), 10c (5 mint, 4 used), 12 1/2c (3 mint, 4 used), 17c (3 mint, 3 used). Overall generally F-VF, OG, unused or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1500 |
CANADIAN PROVINCES - NEWFOUNDLAND
| 1085 | / |  | QUALITY NEWFOUNDLAND HOLDING, 1857-1947 Hundreds of mint stamps housed in glassines &: Scott identified with shades and papers. Includes 1857-64 1p (6), 1860 3p (6), 5p (6), 1861-64 1p (6), 2p (6), 4p (block &: 16 singles), 5p (pair &: 12 singles), 6p (17), 6 1/2p (8), 8p (pair &: 10 singles), 1sh (block &: 12 singles), 1865-71 2c (7), 5c, 13c (3), 24c (7), 1868 1c (8), 1868-73 1c (5), 3c, 5c, 6c (10), 1876-79 1c (7), 2c (8), 3c, 5c (4), 1880-82 1c (29), 2c (19), 1887-88 2c (block, 18 singles) 3c (7), 10c (8), 1897 400th Anniversary (10 sets), 1897 1c surcharge, type I (5), 1897 Royalty (9 sets), 1908 Map 2c (6), 1910 Guy (5 sets), 1911 Recess (7 sets), 1911-16 Coronation (8 sets), 1919 Caribou (5 sets), 1920 surcharges (2 sets), 1923-24 to 24c (5 sets), Publicity 1928-29 (3 sets), 1929-31 (8 sets), 1931 (7 sets), 1933 Humphrey Gilbert (4 sets), Air Posts include 1933 Labrador (2 sets), 1933 Balbo $4.50 surcharge (2) and plenty more. Some 19th Century unused, but mostly fresh, F-VF, OG or NH. A fabulous holding. | Est. $8000-10000 |
| 1086 | / |  | VALUABLE NEWFOUNDLAND COLLECTION, 1857-1947 A nicely annotated mint collection with some parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a large brown 3-ring binder. Includes 1857-64 1p (4), 2p, 3p (4), 6 1/2p, 8p (2) mint or unused, also 2p, 4p, 5p, 6p,6 1/2p used (as is), 1861-64 1p, 2p (2), 4p (2), 5p (2), 6p (2), 6 1/2p, 8p (2), 1sh (2) mint, 1865-71 2c &: 5c (unused, 3 used), White Paper 12c (two blocks, two singles mint), 13c (2 mint, 2 used), 1868-73 3c mint, 5c (mint &: used), 1896-98 Re-issues mint or used, 1897 Anniversary set mint &: used, 1897 Royalty, Plate Proofs on India, 1/2c pair mounted on card, 5c strip of 3 mounted on card, also 5c on India, 1910 Colonization set mint, three perfs of the "NFWFOUNDLAND" variety in mint positional blocks, 1911 Coronation set mint, also set affixed to Government presentation card, plus 15c Imperf horizontal pair, 1919 Caribou set mint, 1920 3c surcharges (2 mint sets with both spacings), 1923-24, 1928-29 &: 1929-31 Publicity sets mint, 1932 1c vertical pair Imperf between, mint, later sets mint, Air Posts 1919 Trans-Atlantic $1 surcharges (2 different mint), 1921 Halifax 35c (3 mint), 1931 with and without wmk sets, 1932 DO-X $1.50 surcharge (2 mint), 1933 Labrador set mint, 1933 Balbo $4.50 surcharge (2 mint), Postage Dues, Booklets 1926 40c and 1932 40c both complete unexploded (both rare), also 1932 exploded Booklet. Mostly F-VF, OG, some earlies unused and used. A desirable collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $6000-8000 |
| 1087 | | COMPREHENSIVE NEWFOUNDLAND MINT COLLECTION, 1857-1947 Nearly complete mint collection housed in mounts in a blue 3-ring binder. Includes 1860 2p &:4p, 6 1/2p &: 8p, 1861-64 with values to 1sh, 1865 to 24c, 1868 to 6c, 1876-79 to 5c, 1897 1c surcharges (3 types), 1897 Discovery set, 1897 Royal Family set, 1910 Guy set, some the 1911 Recess printing, 1911 Coronation set (only one 8c), 1919 Caribou set, 1923-24 set, 1933 Caribou set, Air Posts 1919 Trans Atlantic $1 surcharge, 1921 Halifax 35c, 1931 DO-X $1.50 surcharge, 1933 Labrador set, 1933 Balbo $4.50 surcharge, etc, also some Provinces including Nova Scotia &: Prince Edward Island. The condition varies with the 19th Century, but overall mostly F-VF, OG. A very useful collection. | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 1088 | | PRISTINE NEWFOUNDLAND MINT COLLECTION, 1897-1947 A highly complete mint collection of singles and some blocks of four, attractively mounted on quadrille pages in an Elbe album. Includes a good many shades and perf. varieties. Includes 1897 400th Anniversary set, 1897 Royalty set in blocks and singles, 1908 Map 2c block and single, 1910 Guy set with some perf varieties, 1911 Recess set, 1911 Coronation set with both 8c, 1919 Caribou set, 1919 Trans-Atlantic $1 surcharge (2, diff types), 1920 3c surcharges (all types), 1921 Halifax 35c, 1923 set to 24c, 1928 set to 30c in blocks and singles, 1921-31 set in blocks and singles, 1931 Air with &: without wmk sets, 1932 DO-X $1.50 surcharge, 1932-38 set in blocks, later sets, Postage Dues in blocks. Mostly very fresh, F-VF, OG, much LH and many blocks NH. As nice as it gets. | Est. $2800-3250 | |
| 1089 | | NEWFOUNDLAND &: CANADIAN PROVINCES STOCK, 1861-1949, approximately 450 mostly used stamps on stock cards, value concentrated in Newfoundland, including #21, #23, #28-9, #52, #59, #72-3, #245-8 blocks, #C6-8 and some complete sets, also Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Islands stamps, mixed condition may be expected, minor duplication, ten forgeries for reference, Fine-VF, useful and recommended for dealer. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 1090 | | ATTRACTIVE NEWFOUNDLAND COLLECTION, 1862-1935 A clean mint collection mounted on Imperial album pages. Includes 1857 1p, 1862 1p, 2p, 4p, 6p, 8p &: 1sh, 1865 to 24c, 1868 1c (2 shades), 3c &: 6c, 1876 rouletted 1c, 1880 1c (2 shades), 2c &: 5c, 1887 to 10c (lacks 5c), 1890 3c (2), 1894 to 12c, 1897 Discovery set, 1908 Map 2c, 1910 Guy to 15c, 1911 Recess 6c, 9c &: 15c, 1911-16 Coronation set, 1919 Caribou set, 1923-24 to 24c, 1928-29 Publicity set, 1929-31 Re-engraved set, 1931 Air sets, 1932 Humphrey Gilbert set, 1931 DO-X $1.50 surcharge, 1933 Labrador set, etc. Also a little New Brunswick. Mostly F-VF, OG. | Est. $2000-2200 | |
| 1091 | | INTERESTING NEWFOUNDLAND POSTAL HISTORY GROUP About 40 covers, housed on large album pages. Includes 1894 oversized Registered envelope to Germany franked with 10c Ship (pair &: single); Attractive Royal Patriotic Registered envelope addressed to Germany franked with 1897 10c Ship; Two covers franked with 1921 Halifax 35c, addressed to England and the US respectively; St. Johns 1931 Flight cover franked with Map $1; 1931 cover to England franked with 1931 DO-X $1.50, and more including Postal Stationery. Worth close inspection. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1092 | / | NEWFOUNDLAND &: PROVINCES COLLECTION Few hundred mainly mint stamps housed on Lighthouse hingeless pages. Newfoundland includes 1857 1p, 1860 3p (2), 5p, 1861-64 to 1sh, 1865 5c, 1897 400th Anniversary set, 1910 Guy set, 1911 Re-engraved set, 1911 Coronation set (only one 8c), 1919 Caribou set, 1920 3c surcharges, 1923-24 to 24c, 1928-29, 1929-31 &: 1931 Publicity sets, 1933 Humphrey Gilbert set, Air Posts 1919 Trans-Atlantic $1, 1921 Halifax 35c, 1931 with &: without wmk sets, 1932 DO-X $1.50 surcharge, etc, mostly F-VF, OG, few unused and used, also British Columbia &: VI 1868-71 perf 12 1/2 10c, 25c, &: 50c, perf 14 2c &: 5c; New Brunswick 1851 3p used, Nova Scotia 3p &: 6p used, margins at places, Prince Edward Island, etc. Please view. | Est. $1300-1600 | |
| 1093 | / | NEWFOUNDLAND MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1857-1939 Several hundred mint and used stamps housed in a green binder. Includes 1862-64 mint or unused 2p (2), 4p (2), 5p (2), 6 1/2p (2), 8p, 1sh (2), also several values to 1sh used (as is), 1897 Discovery set mint/unused &: used, 1910 Guy set mint, 1911 Coronation set mint (only one 8c), 1931 Humphrey Gilbert set used, Air Posts 1919 Trans Atlantic $1 surcharge mint, 1931 DO-X $1.50 surcharge mint, 1933 Labrador set mint, also 5c &: 10c mint imperf vertical pairs, and much more. The condition varies, but much is F-VF, OG or used. Please inspect. | Est. $1300-1600 | |
| 1094 | / | USEFUL NEWFOUNDLAND MAINLY MINT COLLECTION 1857-1945. Over 200 mint stamps housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. The mint includes 1857-64 1p, 1860 3p &: 5p, 1861-64 1p, 4p-1sh, 1865-71 5c, 13c, 1897 Anniversary set (lacks 30c), 1910 Guy set (lacks one 6c &: 12c), 1919 Caribou set, 1923-24 to 24c, 1928, 1929-31 and 1931 Publicity sets, 1933 Humphrey Gilbert set, Air Posts 1921 Halifax 35c used on piece, 1933 Labrador set, 1933 Balbo $4.50 surcharge, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG, also some used and a selection of Provinces. | Est. $1200-1600 | |
| 1095 | | ATTRACTIVE NEWFOUNDLAND MINT COLLECTION, 1857-1937 About 110 mint stamps housed in mounts on quadrille album pages. Includes 1857 1p Purple Brown, 1862-64 4p-1sh, 1897 Discovery set, mostly NH, 1897 Royal Family set, 1910 Cabot set with both 6c, 1911 Coronation set (only one 8c), 1919 Caribou set, 1923-24 set , 1928-29, 1829-31 and 1931 Publicity sets, 1932 Salmon 10c Imperf block NH, also Nova Scotia 1860-63 1c Black Horizontal pair, Imperf vertically. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG. A nice collection. | Est. $1200-1600 | |
| 1096 | / | NEWFOUNDLAND PREMIUM QUALITY 20TH CENTURY GROUP, 1897-1947 A neat group housed on black stock cards. Includes 1897 Discovery set NH (lacks 8c &: 15c), 1897 Royal Family (2 sets NH), 1910 Guy 10c-15c, 1923-24 to 24c NH, 1928-29 Publicity set NH, 1933 Humphrey Gilbert set NH, and much more. Virtually fault free, mainly NH. A nice selection. | Est. $1000-1400 | |
| 1097 | | NEWFOUNDLAND MINT GROUP TO 1911 Comprises forty-nine mint or unused stamps housed on a couple of large stockcards. Includes 1861-64 2p &: 1sh, 1865 5c Brown, 24c, 1868 1c, 1868-73 1c, 3c, 5c Black, 1876-79 3c, 5c, 1880-82 3c (2), 1897 Royalty set, also 1c vertical pair Imperf horizontally, 1910 Guy set, only one 6c, etc. The condition varies on some, but many F-VF, OG, some unused. Inspection worthwhile | Est. $900-1200 |
CANADIAN PROVINCES - NOVA SCOTIA
| 1098 | / |  | NOVA SCOTIA COLLECTION, 1851-1863 A well presented collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes 1851-60 1p (5), 3p (8), 6p (5), shades, all used (check scans for margins), 1863 Trial Color Proofs, various colors on India with 1c, 2c, 5c on card, 8c, 10c (4 different colors, plus another two overprinted Specimen), 12 1/2c pair; Issued stamps 1863 Yellowish paper with mint 1c (2 blocks, 7 singles), 2c (block, 3 singles, 3 singles used), 5c (2 plus 5 used), 8c (2 blocks, 10 singles), 12 1/2c (pair, two singles, 8 used), White paper 1c (2 pairs, 3 singles), 2c (block, pair, 7 singles, 2 used), 5c (2 plus 3 used), 8c (3 used), 10c (block &: 5 singles, 4 used). Mostly F-VF, OG, few unused and some Imperfs used. A nice collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-4500 |
CANADIAN PROVINCES - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
| 1099 | | COMPREHENSIVE PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND COLLECTION, 1861-1872 Dozens of mint/unused and used stamps housed on large album pages. Includes 1861 perf 9 1p (2 mint), 3p (2 mint), 6p (mint &: used), also 2p &: 3p on covers; 1862-69 1p-9p mint &: used, plus additional 9p mint; 1872 New Currency 1c-12c (2 of each mint), 6c bisect on small piece, plus 3c on two covers; 1861 6c design Contemporary Die Proofs in nine different colors. The condition is somewhat mixed, especially the covers, but much is F-VF, OG/unused and used for these difficult issues. Inspection recommended. | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 1100 |  | PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND COLLECTION, 1861-1872 A nicely presented collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes 1861 perf 9 2p, 3p (s.e) used, 1862 perf 11 9p used, 1863-68 1p (3 mint, 2 used), 2p (3 blocks, 9 singles mint, one used), 3p (block, 6 singles mint, one used), 6p (4 mint), 1870 4 1/2p (6 mint, 2 used), 1872 1c (block, pair, and 7 singles mint), 2c (4 mint), 3c, 4c (5 mint, one used), 12c (two blocks, pair, 6 singles mint), plus a few Proofs. The condition is a bit varied, overall generally F-VF, OG, unused and used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1200-1800 |
CANADA
| 1101 | / |  | CANADA EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY MINT COLLECTION A staggeringly beautiful collection of stamps, major varieties and Proofs, housed in two black Lighthouse hingeless albums. Includes Regulars, Air Posts, Registration stamps, War Tax stamps, Special Deliveries, Postage Dues, Officials, Official Seals &: Dead Letter Office. The collector who put this together had an amazing eye for centering and quality as the scans will prove. It includes a selection of Large &: Small Queens, 1897 Jubilee to 50c, also 10c top Imprint block of 6, 1897-98 Maple Leaves set, 1898 Numerals set, 1908 Quebec set, KGV to $1, Coils &: Imperfs, 1928-29 to $1, 1935 to $1, 1938 to $1 and later sets to 1988, Registration 1875-92 1c (3, two with top marginal inscriptions), 2c Deep Carmine Rose, 8c Blue, Special Delivery complete, Postage Dues complete, Officials complete including Forestry 50c (3), Perfins, War Tax 1916 2c + 1c Brown, Coil pair and other BOB. The IMPERF varieties include 1882-87 ¸c Black Imperf vertical pair, 1897-98 Maple Leaves 10c Imperf pair, 1898 8c Orange Brown, Imperf vertical strip of 3, 1927 Confederation 1c, 3c-12c horizontal pairs Imperf vertically, Historical 5c-20c horizontal pairs Imperf vertically, 1928-29 set to $1 Imperf horizontal pairs, 1930-31 10c &: 20c Imperf between pairs, 1932 KGV 1c-8c Imperf pairs, 1933 Sir Cartier 10c Imperf pair, 1934 Cartier 3c Imperf pair, 1937-38 set to $1 Imperf pairs including 10c both shades and Air Post 6c, Air Posts 1928 5c horizontal pair Imperf horizontally, 5c vertical pair Imperf horizontally, 1942-43 War Effort 16c &: 17c Imperf vertical pairs, Registered 1875 5c Deep Green right marginal Imperf vertical pair. The PROOFS include 1897 Jubilee 2c Green sheet margin corner block of 8, 1898 Maple Leaves 1c-20c, complete set of four of the "Reverse Admirals" in pairs, 1928-20 set to $1, 1935 Silver Jubilee set, 1935 set to $1 (Ex Air Post), etc. Practically all VF-EF, OG or NH. (Ex Halpern). | Est. $35000-45000 |
| 1102 | / |  | AMAZING CANADA "PENCE" ISSUES COLLECTION, 1851-1859 A well presented &: annotated collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes 1851 Laid paper 3p (2), 6p (2), 1852-57 various papers 3p (3 pairs, 29 singles, plus 3 on cover, with a range of target Numeral cancels including #5, 13, 17, 33 &:15), also 3p Major re-entry in a positional vertical pair, plus another single) 6p (4 in Gray, one with "RPS" cert, two in Violet, one unused, probably a Proof), 7 1/2p, 10p (6), 1857 1/2p 3 unused, one probably a Proof, 3 used, plus a Proof in Orange), 1858-59 perf 3p (2, one used on cover). Obviously with a collection of this depth the condition varies, however some very attractive examples are present. Mind boggling. Check the scans for margins. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $15000-20000 |
| 1103 | / |  | ATTRACTIVE CANADA MINT &: USED HOLDING, 19TH &: 20TH CENTURY TO 1976 Another quality group, rather haphazardly housed in a large red stockbook.. It begins with 1852 3p Beaver, used, margins all around, 1859 3c (2 unused, 3 used plus one on cover), 10c (unused, 3 used plus one on reduced advertising cover), 12 1/2c (unused &: used), 17c (unused, plus 4 used), 1864 2c unused, a useful range of Large &: Small Queens, mainly used, then follows mint highlights with 1893 Widow Weeds 20c &: 50c (2 sets), 1897 Jubilee to $5 mint or unused, 1897 Maple Leaves 6c-10c, 1903-12 to 50c (lacks 20c), 1908 Quebec set, KGV to $1, 1928-29 to $1 (additional 50c &: $1), 1930-31 12c-$1 (two of each), 1935 $1, 1938 $1, 1951 Fisherman $1 (inscription block) and many later issues, plus a cross section of used. Also present a mainly mint stock of Air Posts &: Special Deliveries from the first issues including blocks. Overall mostly F-VF, OG, NH and used. A very useful group that needs reorganizing. | Est. $14000-18000 |
| 1104 | / | CANADA DEALERS STOCK 1852-1967 housed in 16 small counterbooks, the first two books consist of mostly used early issues from Province of Canada through the Jubilee issues including Large &: Small Queens, 1897 Maple Leaf and 1898 Numeral issues and mint and used Jubilees to the 50c value, the last three counterbooks contain the BOB stock which is almost entirely mint and includes valuable airmail, postage dues, officials and special delivery issues, the real heart of the stock is housed in ten counterbooks containing the Kings issues from Edward VII to George VI with dollar values liberally scattered throughout, this section includes a wide range of material such as one book of just Admrial issues including coils, another book of just George V Scroll &: Arch issues including complete sets, and another book of just George VI issues including complete sets, and yes, there are some QEII issues though only a handful, condition is somewhat mixed especially on the early issues, however, much is Fine-VF and quite useful, definitely one of those lots that will prove rewarding to the attentive viewer. Catalog value over $78,000. | Est. $10000-15000 | |
| 1105 | / | VALUABLE MINT CANADA BLOCK COLLECTION 1897-1950 mounted on about two dozen blank pages, virtually every page represents considerable value starting with the very first page which holds the 1897 Jubilee issues to the 5c value plus 8c and 10c, the next page displays the complete Maple Leaf set while the following page has most of the 1898 Numeral issue which includes a beautiful block of twelve of the 7c value (NH), the page of Edward VII issues includes the 10c value as well as a block of 24 of the imperf 2c, and the next page has a complete set of 1908 Quebec Tercentenary set, the George V section begins with a nearly complete set of the Admiral issues including the scarce 10c Plum, followed by the 1928 Scroll issue complete including the 50c Bluenose as well as a complete set of 1930 Arch issue, form this point the collection is nearly complete to $1 Fisheries block and finally there is some BOB material including a complete set of Airmails, both the first &: second Postage Due sets and lastly is a block of the OHMS overprint on the 50c Lumbering stamp (# O9 NH), although a few early blocks have disturbed gum, in fact the vast majority of blocks in the collection are hinged on the top only with the bottom stamps NH, please take a few minutes to view and you will quickly begin to appreciate this collection. | Est. $8000-12000 | |
| 1106 | / | CANADA HIGH POWERED MINT COLLECTION 1851-2006 housed in four Lighthouse hingeless albums beginning with a small section of early used Province of Canada issues including 1852 6d Prince Albert &: 1855 10d Jacques Cartier, the 1859 perforated issues are well represented followed by the Large &: Small Queens, then starting with the Maple Leaf issue of 1897 the collection is exclusively mint to the very end, including a wealth of complete sets such as 1897 Jubilees, 1898 Numeral issue, 1903 Edward VII, 1908 Quebec Tercentenary, 1912 Admiral plus all the coil issues, 1928 George V &: Scroll set including extras of the Bluenose &: Parliament high values, followed by 1930 George V &: Arch as well as 1932 Pictorial set, George VI issues are complete including the coils, the first volume also includes the QEII issues to the mid 1980s as well as the BOB section which presents considerable value including complete sections of Special Delivery, War Tax, Official overprints, postage dues and Registration including the scarce 2c Rose Carmine, the last three volumes contain the new issues which also include some very scarce and desirable items such as the 1989 printing of Definitives perforated 13 such as Scott# 1171c, these volumes include booklets, souvenir sheets, blocks and perf varieties that deserve a close examination, condtion is a little mixed on the early issues, vast majority are Fine-VF, overall, an extensive collection containing most of the stamps that are in high demand from this country. | Est. $8000-10000 | |
| 1107 | |  | IMPRESSIVE CANADA LARGE QUEENS USED COLLECTION, 1868-1885 A magnificent, beautifully written-up collection, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a large white 3-ring binder. Includes Printings, Papers, Perfs, Shades, Postmarks and Covers. The highlights include 1868 Laid paper 1c, 3c (4), Watermarked paper 1c, 2c (5), 3c (2), 6c, 12¸c (2), 15c; Four ring Numeral cancellations #1/627 (21 stamps); Two ring Numeral cancellations #1/60 (48 stamps); Town &: Fancy cancels (21 stamps); Covers (15). Viewing is an absolute pleasure. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $6000-9000 |
| 1108 | / | DELIGHTFUL CANADA COLLECTION 1897-1990 the main collection is housed in a Scott Specialty binder while the new issues are arranged in three stockbooks and a pile of loose glassines, the earliest issues are the 1907 Jubilees to the 50c values which are hand-selected for their fresh color and centering, the Maple Leaf set is complete while the 1898 Numeral issue includes an exquisite 6c value then continuing with the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary set, starting with the Admiral issue low values, the collection is primarily blocks of four including the commemoratives sets of the 1930s as well as the all the George V definitives such as the 1928 Scroll issue complete to the $1 Parliament block and continuing with the 1930 Arch issue to the $1 Mt Cavell, 1935 Pictorial set &: 1942 War Effort set to $1 Destroyer then virtually complete to about 1990 including the Airmail &: Special Delivery issues all in blocks of four, much of the material after 1940 is NH and Fine-VF. Absolutely gorgeous collection. | Est. $6000-8000 | |
| 1109 | | UNBELIEVABLE CANADA &: PROVINCES POSTMARK COLLECTION Many, many thousands of stamps neatly annotated on quadrille pages and housed in 29 3-ring binders. The titles of the volumes include Canada Towns colored cancels; Military postmarks; Canada Registered; The Post Offices of British Columbia; Quebec Split Rings; Quebec Towns; Quebec Towns Queen Victoria; Precancels; Manitoba Towns Queen Victoria; British Columbia Towns (3 volumes); City of Victoria; Alberta Towns; N.W. Territories &: Yukon; New Brunswick; New Brunswick Towns, Small Queens; Newfoundland Towns; Prince Edward Island. One Man's lifetime collection. Viewing will astound. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $5000-10000 | |
| 1110 |  | CANADA PACKET MAKERS PURGATORY 1930-80 dealer's inventory of over 3 million used stamps housed in 19 large cartons all sorted by catalog number in glassines and manila envelopes between #190 and 719, for example one carton contains the following #354(25,000), 357(50,000), 358(30,000), 364(25,000), 369(10,000), 376(32,000), 384(15,000), 385(10,000), 390(10,000), 399(10,000), &: 409(5,000) for a total of 220,000 stamps, another box was cataloged when the minimum value was 10c at $29,000, and another carton contains BOB material including airmails, postage dues, and officials, huge profit potential. | Est. $5000-7500 | |
| 1111 | |  | ADMIRABLE CANADA &: NEWFOUNDLAND COLLECTION, 1852-1967 An attractive mint and used collection with a great deal of completion housed in a red album. Canada includes mint 1896 Widow Weeds 50c, 1897 Jubilee to 50c, $1, $2 (2, one a little faded), 1897-98 Maple Leaves to 10c, 1898-1902 Numerals to 20c, 1903-12 KEVII to 50c, 1908 Quebec set, KGV to $1, 1928-29 to $1, 1930-31 to $1, 1935 to $1, 1937-38 to $1, 1942-44 War Effort set, and later issues; the used includes 1851-52 Beaver 3p (2), a range of Large &: Small Queens with a few mint, 1897 Jubilee 1c- $2 (2), $3, $5, 1908 Quebec set; Newfoundland mint includes 1860 2p, 1961-64 to 1sh, 1897 Discovery set, 1897 Royal Family set, 1910 Guy set with both 6c, 1911 Recess set, 1911 Coronation set (only one 6c), 1919 Caribou set, 1923-24 set, 1928-29, 1929-31 and 1931 Publicity sets, 1933 Humphrey Gilbert set, Air Posts 1919 Trans Atlantic $1 surcharge, 1931 DO-X $1.50 surcharge, 1933 Labrador set, 1933 Balbo $4.50 surcharge, plus some blocks; the used includes 1865 5c Brown, 1868 5c Black, 1888 10c Ship on Registered 3c Postal Stationery envelope, etc. Mostly F-VF OG or used. A very desirable collection in much better quality than normally encountered. | Est. $5000-6500 |
| 1112 | | VALUABLE CANADA COLLECTION, 1870-1971 A very high quality collection of approximately 600 stamps, virtually NH, mounted in Lighthouse hingeless album, regulars, airmails, special delivery, postage dues and officials, highlights include #50-62, #66-8, #70-2, #87-8, #89-91, #92, #96-103, strong and valuable selection of Admiral stamps, #149-59, #162-77, # 217-27 &: #O1-4, #O6-10 complete sets, three certificates corresponding to #61-2 &: #F1b, condition is VF throughout, viewing will be a delightful experience! | Est. $5000-6000 | |
| 1113 | / |  | IMPRESSIVE CANADA COLLECTION WITH PREMIUM CENTERING, 1851-1963 A largely complete collection on album pages. The 19th Century is mostly used, and the 20th Century is generally mint. Includes some exceptional "Pence" issues with 1851 Laid Paper 6p (cert), 1852-57 3p (3), 6p and 10p (cert), Large &: Small Queens with numerous duplication, high value Jubilees, Admirals, Bluenose, later dollar values, BOB including Registry 8c are all present. Some redistributed or regumming, but overall Fine to many Very Fine, OG, NH and used. Please inspect. | Est. $5000-6000 |
| 1114 | / | CANADA LIFETIME ACCUMULATION one collector's lifetime assortment housed in three large cartons containing fifteen shoeboxes of mint &: used stamps, covers &: postal stationery from the reign of Victoria through QEII, the first four or five boxes are filled with covers starting with a handful of stampless including some interesting cross-border usages to New York, then continuing with some late 19th &: early 20th century stamped covers with emphasis on "rimless cancels" from as many different towns in Quebec as possible, we also noted many First Flights and some better FDCs from the 1930s through the 1960s, the next eight boxes are filled primarily with used stamps sorted into glassines and saving the best for last, the final box is chock full with premium mint material starting with some 1897 Maple Leaf as well as 1898 Numeral issues followed by a selection of mostly mint Jubilees to the 20c value, continuing with a complete set of the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary issues with many duplicates, the real heart of the value is in the Kings issues starting with a significant holding of Admiral issues including coils, booklet panes &: War Tax issues in addition to the regular stamps, later George V issues are equally represented by coils &: booklet panes with the addition of a worthwhile selection of plate blocks, and among these we noted many better including the 1946 $1 Ferry PB, and finally there are some BOB including airmails, Special Delivery and Semi-official airmails, a casual perusal will confirm that value is to be discovered in virtually every section of this assortment. From the "Excalibur" estate." | Est. $5000-6000 | |
| 1115 | |  | IMPRESSIVE CANADA DECIMAL CURRENCY ISSUES COLLECTION, 1859-1864 A beautifully annotated collection on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Begining with Plate Proofs which comprise 1859 5c Beaver in Orange-Yellow on India (block), 5c in Vermillion overprinted Specimen (block), 10c Orange-Yellow on India (block),10c Dull Lilac, 12 1/2c Black on India, 12 1/2c Blue overprinted Specimen in Red. The issued stamps are divided into several sections begining with used shades and perfs with 1c (24) 5c 4 unused, plus two pairs &: 40 singles, 10c (23), 12 1/2c (22), 17c (15), 1864 2c (4); Four ring Numeral cancels #2/627 (48, mostly 5c Beaver); Four covers from Eramosa (too long a story to relate, but they are scanned); Covers with a range of pmks including Barred Duplex, R.P.O., cds, Numeral cds with 5c (12, one franked with a pair), 10c, 12¸c, 17c; Town cancels 5c (37 with a diverse range), duplicate 5c (30 including two covers). Varied condition, but some lovely examples present. Viewing is a pleasure. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $4000-6000 |
| 1116 | | CANADA CLASSICS DEALERS STOCK 1851-1935 a stockbook filled with many hundreds of mostly used classics arranged in catalog order starting with a handful of Beavers from the first issue, the stock gains strength in the 1859 issues, for example 1c Rose (11), 5c Beaver (16), 10c Red Lilac (7), continuing with 1868 Large Queens including 5c Olive Green (7), 12 1/2c Blue (6), the Small Queens build on this strength and include 1893 50c Blue (6), these are followed by a section of 1897Jubilee issues to 50c with a few mint examples of 6c, 8c, 10c &: 20c mixed among the use, the Maple Leaf &: Numeral issues are well represented as are the Edward VII which culminates in the 50c (4), the 1908 Quebec Tercentenary issue also includes a handful of mint high values and the Admiral issue includes several mint examples of the 10c Plum, finally the stock concludes with a few mint sets of the 1935 Accession set, overall condition is somewhat mixed especially among the early issues, lots of salable Fine-VF items. | Est. $4000-5000 | |
| 1117 | / |  | FANTASTIC CANADA SMALL QUEENS 1870-1897 1C &: 2C VALUES EXHIBIT A beautifully presented highly specialized collection, housed on quadrille pages, contained in two 3-ring binders. Includes Printings, Papers, Perfs, Shades and Cancellations, many of the latter are identified by day, month and year. Includes 1c (10 mint, plus an Imperf pair and about 1,000 used examples), 2c (4 mint, also an Imperf pair, plus about 700 used examples). Includes strips and pairs, also 17 covers, some with combination frankings. A wonderful collection, almost impossible to duplicate. Viewing is a pleasure. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-5000 |
| 1118 | | REMARKABLE CANADA ACCUMULATION AND COLLECTION of few thousands mint and used on album pages, stock pages, glassines and loose. You will find a number of useful covers, booklet panes, plate blocks, strong used 19th century, some useful face as well as a number of better sets and singles including mint unless noted 1852 3p used, 1897 10c mint and 50c used Jubilee, 1928-1929 George V, 1935 George V and 1938 Views. Some faults noted as you would expect from a lot of this type otherwise overall clean and Fine to Very Fine. Viewing is strongly recommended. | Est. $3000-4000 | |
| 1119 | | CANADA STOCKCARD ACCUMULATION over 150 better mint and used sets or singles arranged on stockcards beginning with a small selection of used Victoria issues with value concentrated in Large Queen issues, continuing with an assortment of mostly mint 1897 Jubilee issues including 6c(3), 10c(4), 20c &: 50c, the next card contains a handful of mint Admirals including the 10c Plum and $1(2), also includes $1 Mt Edith Cavell(2), significant value is found in the later George V issues especially in mint NH high values such as 1935 50c Parliament &: $1 Champlain Monument (both blocks of 6), 1938 50c Vancouver (block plus two PBs) and $1 Ramezay Chateau (block plus PB), followed by 1942 War Effort set(3) and $1 Destroyer PB(3), vast majority is Fine-VF with lots of useful NH material. | Est. $3000-3500 | |
| 1120 | | CANADA SMALL QUEEN HOLDING, 1870-1897 Hundreds of used stamps identified and mounted on quadrille pages and stock cards, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes printings, papers, perfs, shades and postmarks. With 1c (100), 3c (200), 1870-79 5c (99 plus 3 covers), 6c (85 plus two covers), 8c (85), 10c (80, couple mint plus 2 covers), 1882-97 1/2c (8 mint, 28 used). Overall mostly F-VF, used, with a few mint. A nice group for the Specialist . From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 1121 | / | CANADA BLOCKS MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1897-1951 Hundreds of mint and used blocks, housed in a blue stock book. Includes mint blocks of the 1897 Jubilee 1c (2), 2c, 3c (2), 1897-98 Maple Leaves 1c (2, plus another of 6), 2c, 1898-1902 Numerals 2c, 1903-12 2c Imperf, 1908 Quebce 1c, 2c, 1911-33 KGV with values to $1, Imperf 1c &: 3c in blocks of 8, 3c block of 6, also some Plate Blocks, Lathe Work blocks, 1930-31 Cavell $1, 1935 Champlain $1 (2), 1937 10c-$1, 1942-44 War Effort 4c-$1, 1946 Peace set, 1951 Fisherman $1 and much more including many used blocks. Overall mostly F-VF, OG, NH and used. A very useful group. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 1122 | | HUMONGOUS CANADA NEW ISSUE HOARD filling two large cartons with new issues from the 1980s to early 2000s, dozens of Year sets in post office books, souvenir folders, full sheets are strewn about and a shoebox holds recent booklets while a glassine box contains some earlier issues, though vast majority are quite recent, the face value alone is immense and thus the profit potential is considerable. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 1123 | | INTRIGUING CANADA ASSORTMENT large carton filled with mint Canada from Queen Victoria through Queen Elizabeth and all the Kings in between, includes one bulging stockbook, several smaller stockbooks, old mint sheet files, loose album pages and glassines, the bulging stockbook contains a vast array of mostly mint QEII issues in blocks and part sheets up to the 1970s, one ot the smaller stockbooks contains a very valuable stock of BOB issues in blocks of four including the 1949 OHMS overprint set to $1, 1950 "G" overprint set to $1, $1 Fisheries with "G" overprint, 1935-38 Special Deliveries, plus much more, although the mint sheet files are mostly QEII issues from the 1950s to 1970s, there are also some worthwhile early items such as 1898 1/2c Victoria Numeral (3 sheets) in addition to Newfoundland 1897 1/2c Prince Edward (3 part sheets), plus many part sheets of 1930s issues, and finally there are several pocket size block files among which we noted a wealth of 1967 Centennial issues including $1 (28) plus a 1932 4c Ocher George V block, in short, the face value alone is substantial, additionally there are worthwhile items in every corner of this carton with the vast majority being NH, exciting finds are indeed possible. From the "Excalibur Estate." | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 1124 | / | CANADA ATTRACTIVE MULTI-PART GROUP Hundreds of mainly QV-KGVI singles housed on small dealer cards. Mostly Very Fine examples including Never Hinged, chiefly low denominations with some blocks, Coils and BOB; a mint and used group with minor flaws, Semi-Official Air Posts, BOB, Perfin Officials; also a used group of selected singles, many premium quality. A last minute arrival worth checking closely. | Est. $1800-2600 | |
| 1125 | / | CANADA MINT COLLECTION 1897-1999 six volumes of Lindner hingeless albums, actually the collection starts with a mere handful of used Large &: Small Queens then exclusively mint beginning with the 1897 Maple Leaf and 1898 Numeral sets and continuing with the Edward VII, also includes the 1928 Scroll set followed by 1930 Arch and 1935 Pictorial sets, then nearly complete from this point to the end with vast majority NH after 1940, in addition, the BOB section includes worthwhile Airmails, Special Delivery, Officials &: Registration issues, and finally there are unmounted new issues stored in loose glassines, overall, condition is generally Fine-VF with many valuable sets. | Est. $1800-2000 | |
| 1126 | / | ATTRACTIVE CANADA STOCK, 1859-1953 A dealer's stock of hundreds of mint OG and used singles and sets of Definitives, Commemoratives, Airpost, Special Delivery, Postage Dues, War Tax, and Officials, plus a small stock of Newfoundland, all identified by Scott in 6 small counter books, incl. mint (NH noted) 29, 35 NH, 36 NH, 41, 43, 47, 51 NH, 52 NH, 54 (x2), 55, 56, 57, 70 (x2), 71 NH, 87-8 NH, 102-22, 105a, 105b, 107b, 117 NH, 118 NH, 123 NH, 125-30, 1922-1923 1¢, 2¢ Admiral blocks imperf horizontally (Unitrade 126a, 128a), 131-4, 139-40, 159 NH, 160-1, 162-77, 181v and 183v line pairs with "Cockeyed King" variety (Unitrade 181iii, 182iii), 203 NH, 217-27, 245, C2, C4, E5, J10; used 14, 17, 18, 21, 158; Newfoundland mint 55, 57, 86 NH, unused 19, 21, used 27, 32; occasional small fault; generally Fine-VF, with light duplication, and a modest amount of mint face material; A good, clean, quality stock with excellent profit potential, so be sure to view ! | Est. $1500-2500 | |
| 1127 | | CANADA SMALL QUEEN 3 CENTS HOLDING, 1870-1898. A specialized holding including printings, papers, shades, perfs and postmarks, housed in two binders. Includes about 800 used stamps, plus 40+ covers, and an attractive range of cancellation by Day, Month &: Year, also B.C. R.P.O's. A lovely group for the Specialist. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1128 | | CANADA ASSORTMENT fresh group of approximately 450 mostly mint stamps, mounted in selection cards, highlights include #50(2), #52(7), #54(9), #56(7), #57(2), #70(8), #71(7), #72(5), #73, #80(2), #81, #85(3)-6(3), #87(2)-8(2), #91(6), #103, #111(8), #119(15), #120(3), #122, #227, general condition Fine-VF, managable duplication, a lot with abundant value that merits a bid, recommended for dealer. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1129 | | CANADIAN POSTAL HISTORY WITH EMPHASIS ON ONTARIO. One man's fascinating collection written-up on pages in two volumes with about 150 mostly Victorian era from the town of Belleville Ontario, includes nice assortment of large and small Queens incl. 1c printed circular rate for the Deaf and Dumb, orange shade on cover with printed cachet of the same institution, followed by highly unusual cancellations from the initials of the postmaster incl. 3c small Queen pair and 5c registry stamp on cover, fancy cancels incl. a hollow lozenge cancel on the 1c yellow strip of three and 2c orange registry stamp on 1885 cover showing earliest recorded use of the single ring oval "Registered" mark (one of four known), then special delivery and 2c surcharge used on July 1900 cover, mail processed on the Grand Trunk Railway System incl. attractive cover bearing 1c green "Widowhead" and strip of three of the 2c on 3c surcharge, also wonderful advertising covers relating to Belleville, especially of the 19th century such as half-illustrated cover of H. Corby (distiller) in remarkably good condition, much more through Edward VII era through to scarce mail of the Canadian Contingent of the U.N. Protection Force routed through CFPO 5004, a great postal history collection showing the results of a lifetime of collecting cover by cover, inspection a true pleasure. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1130 | | LARGE CANADA COLLECTION TO 2007, Thousands of mint and some used stamps and covers, housed in six Devon albums. Includes some 19th Century with 1852 Beaver 3p used (small thin), 1898 Map 2c (15 mint), 1928-29 Bluenose 50c mint, 1935 set to $1 mint, 1946-47 Peace set mint, Special Delivery 1922 20c, 1930 20c, 1932 20c (2), all mint, Officials Fisherman $1 mint, then very strong 1953-2007 with a great deal of completion and includes Souvenir sheets, sheets, sheetlets, matched plate blocks, perfs, printings, phosphors and FDC's. Mostly F-VF, OG, NH, some used and a sprinkiling of covers. High face value and worth checking out. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1131 | / | CANADA COLLECTION, 1852-1889 Hundreds of mint and some used (mostly 19th Century) stamps housed in two Schaubek hingeless albums. Includes 1852 Beaver 3p used, some large and small Queens generally used, 1897 Jubilee to 50c mint or used, 1903-12 KEVII to 50c, 1935 to $1, 1942-43 War Effort set, 1946 Peace set NH, later sets, many NH, Officials 1949 "OHMS" set NH, etc. The condition varies on some, but plenty F-VF, OG, NH and used. Please inspect. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1132 | | CANADA KEVII GROUP, 1903-1912. An interesting selection on album pages. Includes mint set of seven values to 50c (latter in a block, some faults), also 2c Booklet pane of six (rare), 2c Imperf block of 8 (NH/OG), 7c NH Plate block of 6, also a used selection and nine Postal History items, with Registered cover to Germany and franked with 2c Imperf strip of four. A nice group for the Specialist. | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 1133 | | CANADA &: NEWFOUNDLAND COLLECTION 1858-1975 thousands of mostly used stamps in a Harris album, actually, the collection begins with Newfoundland followed by a section of BOB Canada, then the main collection of Canada follows and that is where we will begin, in the middle so to speak, the chief attraction of the collection is that the collector had an eye for light cancellations and attractive used stamps and thus condition is above average for this material, for all intents &: purposes the collection begins with the Large Queens and includes several color varieties to the 15c value, the section of Small Queens is fairly complete to the 1893 20 &: 50c values, the 1897 Maple Leat and 1903 Edward VII sets are complete, scattered mint begins to appear among the booklet panes of the Admiral issue along with other George V booklet panes, and from the George VI through the last QEII stamp the collection is mint with most NH, the Newfoundland which is actually at the front of the album contains considerable value in complete used sets such as 1911 Royal Family, 1919 Caribou, 1923 &: 1929 Pictorial sets, and finally the 1933 Gilbert &: Airmail sets, lots of desirable material. | Est. $1300-1600 | |
| 1134 | / | CANADA 19TH CENTURY GROUP, 1859-1897 A selection on album pages includes 1859 5c, 10c, 12 1/2c &: 17c used, 1870-93 Large Queens with 6c (3), 15c (11), 1870-93 Small Queens 1c (8 NH), 2c NH, 3c (NH/OG), 5c (5 OG/unused, 10 used), 6c (OG, 31 used), 10c (OG, 5 used), 8c (unused, 16 used), 1897 Jubilee 1c (two NH blocks of 12), 2c (NH block of 12), 3c (block of 6 and 5 singles NH), 5c (3 NH/OG), 8c (4 NH/OG). The condition varies, but many F-VF, NH, OG and used. Please inspect. | Est. $1200-1800 | |
| 1135 | | CANADA MASSIVE USED STOCK, 1890'S-1970'S Thousands of used stamps in quantites housed in 16 albums or stock books. Includes KGV $1 (30), Bluenose 50c (40), Destroyer $1 (7), Ferry $1 (15) and many lower denominations in much higher quantites with many different postmarks, plus some Precancels and Postage Dues. Worth spending time to view. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 1136 | | CANADA AN AMAZING POSTMARKS HOLDING, 19TH &: 20TH CENTURY TO THE 1970'S Thousands of cancellations housed in 18 albums or stock books. Runs from Small Queens to early QEII with many hundreds of Towns represented, includes 1897 Jubilee 1c &: 3c; The cancels ranging from D'Arcy to Zincton. A lifetimes effort. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-2000 | |
| 1137 | | CANADA ASSORTMENT very nice &: fresh group of several hundred mostly NH stamps, mounted on selection cards, singles, groups &: blocks, highlights include #50, #56, #53(2), #66 two blocks, #68, #71, #74 two blocks, #87(6), #110-11, #113, #120, #227, #199 block, #262, #C4, #E3(5), condition is generally Fine-VF, managable duplication, highly recommended for dealer or collector. | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 1138 | | CANADA ASSORTMENT a nice group of approximately 250 mostly mint stamps, mounted in selection cards, many better well centered stamps to be found, highlights include #52(3), #70-1, #74 block, #113, #114(3), #115(3), #117(3), #118(3), #119, #139-40, #203(7), #245(2), #268(2)-73(2), #C1 block, #C4(4) &: seven booklet panes, general condition Fine-VF throughout, a lot recommended for dealer or collector. | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 1139 | | CANADA STOCK, 1852-1931 singles and sets housed on approximately 145 small stock cards, mostly used, highlights include #57, #59-60, #62, #66 strip of 7, #101, #103, #159 &: #177, condition generally Fine-VF, a lot that should be inspected to appreciate the value. | Est. $1000-1250 | |
| 1140 | / | CANADA COLLECTIONS &: BALANCES GROUP Many hundreds of used and some mint stamps housed in a dozen albums or stock books. Includes a used collection from 1898 which is fairly complete including some B.O.B; KGV mint collection to $1; 1898 Map 2c (100 mostly NH) and much, much more. Inspection could be rewarding. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 1141 | | CANADA 1908 QUEBEC TERCENTENARY GROUP An interesting selection on album pages. Includes mint set to 20c (except 1c), 1/2c blocks of 6 &: 4 (NH/OG), some used values to 20c, plus complete set used on Registered cover which has a full colored advertisment on reverse. Condition varies, but a useful group. | Est. $800-1200 | |
| 1142 | / | CANADA BOOKLET PANES &: COILS GROUP A very useful selection housed in two stock books. Includes many KGV, KGVI &: QEII Coil strips &: singles, plus a nice selection of Booklet panes for the same issues. Mostly F-VF, OG, NH and used. Please inspect. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $750-1000 | |
| 1143 | | CANADA MAPLE LEAVES SELECTION, 1897-1898 An interesting group on large album pages. Includes set of 8 values mint, also NH 1/2c blocks of 6, 12 (2); a duplicated range of used including 6c (9), 8c (18), 10c (2); Also four covers including two advertising covers, destinations include Austria &: Switzerland, plus Postal Cards 1c (3) and 2c. Please inspect. | Est. $700-1000 | |
| 1144 | | CANADA "OHMS" PERFINS KGVI USED COLLECTION Dozens of used stamps housed on large album pages. Includes 1939 set of 11, 1942-43 War Effort (2 sets), 1946 Peace (2 sets), Air Posts, Special Deliveries including 10c used on 1944 Department of Munitions &: Supply envelope. A useful group. | Est. $700-1000 | |
| 1145 | / | CANADA COLLECTION, 1892-1965 A mainly mint collection housed in a blue 3-ring binder. Includes 1897-98 Maple Leaves to 10c, 1898 Numerals to 20c, 1937-38 to $1, 1943-48 War Effort to $1, 1946 Peace set, etc. The condition is a little mixed, but much is F-VF, OG, with some used. From the "Excalbur" Estate. | Est. $700-900 | |
| 1146 | | CANADA 1895 1c ROSE GROUP An interesting selection housed on a large album page. Inlcudes 1c Pale Rose (2 mint or unused, one handstamped Specimen, 11 used), 1c Deep Rose unused, four used, plus two used on separate "Circular" covers and five singles pencancelled on cover from Hemming Fort to Montreal. Usual centering for these difficult issues. Also1898 2c Map(4mint, 8 used) plus 7 on covers withsome combination usages. Please inspect. | Est. $700-900 | |
| 1147 | / | CANADA COLLECTION, 1859-1951 A mint &: used collection, mainly parallel issues housed in a blue Warwick album. The mint includes 1897-99 Maple Leaves 6c, 1937-38 to $1, 1942-43 War Effort to $1, 1951 Fisherman $1, Air Posts, Special Delivery and some Postage Dues. Mostly F-VF, OG, some unused and plenty used. Worth inspecting. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $600-900 | |
| 1148 | | CANADA POSTAL HISTORY GROUP Hundreds of covers housed in binders and boxes. Includes Stampless, Free Franks, Bishop Marks, Small Queens, a diverse range of cancels including B.C, later FDC's and other pickings. Well worth close inspection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $500-800 | |
| 1149 | / | CANADA ASSORTMENT two large cartons bursting with stamps and covers, most of the value is concentrated in one shoebox filled with unopened Post Office packs of new issues from the 1970s &: 1980s, older new issues are buried at the bottom of another small box and together account for significant face value including a block of four of the $8 Bear, another shoebox is filled with covers including some older FDCs and among these we spied a complete set of the 1946 Reconstruction issue, First Flights of the 1930s are also prominent and finally another shoebox is just bursting with glassines that are bulging with used stamps from Victoria though QEII issues sorted by number, that famous aristocrat, "Count de Postage" will love this lot. From the "Excalibur" estate." | Est. $500-750 |
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
| 1150 | / | INTERESTING CAPE OF GOOD HOPE COLLECTION, 1853-1904 Hundreds of mint &: used stamps mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes used Triangular issues 1853 Blued paper 1p (2), 4p (3), slightly blued 1p (3), 4p (3), 1855-63 1p (9), 4p (pair, 10 singles), 6p (13), 1sh (8) (8), 1861 Woodblock 4p, 1863-64 1p (unused, 3 used), 4p (unused pair, 10 singles used), 6p unused and used, 1sh (10), many shades, condition varies, but some attractive examples present, also duplicated Seated Hope issues with shades, wmks and values to 5sh mostly used, some KEVII issues mint and used, plus a nice Postmark collection. A very useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3500 |
CAYMAN ISLANDS
| 1151 | / | CAYMAN ISLANDS COLLECTION TO 1974 A mint collection with many parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1902 to 1sh mint, 1905 to 1sh mint &: used, 1907 to 5sh mint, 1907 surcharges mint, 1907-09 to 10sh mint &: used, 1912-20 to 10sh (2) mint, 1921-26 Crown CA to 10sh mint, Script CA to 10sh mint &: used, 1932 Centenary set mint &: used, 1935 set to 10sh mint &: used, 1938-48 to 10sh mint &: used, and most later sets mint &: used, some shades, etc. Majority F-VF, OG or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2000-2500 |
CEYLON
| 1152 | / | USEFUL CEYLON COLLECTION, 1857-1935 Over 300 mint and used stamps housed in an album and stockbook. Includes about 139 imperf &: perf "Pence" types with used SG #2 (6), 3 (4), 5 (3), 6 (6), 9 (2), 10 (3), 22 (4), 28 (9), 29, 31, 31b, 40, 42, 49 (2), 50 (pair), 53, 69xa, 71 (6), 169xa mint (surcharge inverted, cert), 276 mint, 288 mint, GV to 5r (3 mint), some Postal Stationery with seven very attractive Color Trials, also an attractive collection of the 1935 KGV issues including mint blocks. The condition varies, but many F-VF. OG or used. High catalogue value. | Est. $1700-2000 | |
| 1153 | / | OLD-TIME CEYLON COLLECTION TO THE 1930'S A mint &: used collection housed in a green album. Includes a good range of "Pence" types including Imperf 1p Blue, strip of 3 (2 used), a study of both the Imperf &: Perf issues with all values represented, 1885 surcharges with varieties noted, 1893-99 set mint, 1899 set mint, Officials, etc. Mostly Fine, OG or used. A useful collection. | Est. $1600-2000 | |
| 1154 | / | CEYLON MINT OR USED COLLECTION, 1857-1957 Several hundred mint or used stamps housed in a green album. Includes over 130 Imperf &: Perf "Pence" issues in mixed condition, Sideface issues used with a few varieties, 1868 1p Blue (two mint blocks of 12), 1886 15c-28c overprinted Specimen, 1887 1r12c wmk sideways mint, 1889 3c on 4c overprinted Specimen, then mint 1899 2r50c, 1918-19 War stamp overprints, seven values overprinted Specimen, 1921-32 30c-5r overprinted Specimen, also a good range of Officials mint &: used, plus some interesting cut-squares, unused. A useful reference collection. | Est. $1500-1800 | |
| 1155 | / | USEFUL CEYLON GROUP, 1857-1925 Approximately 300 mint &: used stamps, identified by Scott on large stock pages. Includes over 130 Imperf &: Perf "Pence" issues. Noted used includes #2 (3), 3/11 range, 14 mint, 15, 25/33 good range, 45 (3 mint), 46-47 mint, 49 mint, 52 mint, 46d/58a strong range. Also later mint with #59, 61, 111, 130, 160-61, 162, 178/194, 200/212, etc. The condition is mixed, as to be expected, but many are F-VF. Please inspect. | Est. $1400-1600 | |
| 1156 | | ATTRACTIVE CEYLON COLLECTION, 1857-1969 A mint &: used collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes very useful QV issues including used 1857 6p, 1857-58 1p (3 pairs, 3 singles), 2p (5), 5p, 6p (2), 8p, 9p, a range of the perf issues, various wmk &: perfs with values to 2sh, 1863-66 1/2p (4 mint), 1885 surcharges used, 1888-90 surcharges mint, 1899 2r50 mint, 1903-09 to 2r25 mint, 1904-05 to 2r25 mint, 1912-25 to 20r mint, 1927-29 to 20r mint, 1938-49 issues with various perf to 2r mint &: used, 1951-54 to 10r mint, some Officials, etc. The condition of the "Pence" issues is mixed, most of the later is F-VF, OG or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1500 |
CYPRUS
| 1157 | / |  | DESIRABLE CYPRUS COLLECTION, 1880-1973 A mint collection with many parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes mint 1880-81 overprints &: surcharges on Great Britain issues with many Plate Numbers present, 1882-86 to 12pi used, 1882-86 various surcharges used, 1892-94 to 12pi mint, 1894-96 to 45pi mint, 1902-04 to 45pi mint &: used, 1921-23 to 45pi mint &: used, 10sh mint, 1924-28 to £1 mint, 1928 Anniversary set mint, 1938-51 to £1 mint including 1pi Orange perf 13 1/2 x 12 1/2 mint corner example, plus most later sets mint &: used, also a selection of postmarks. A lovely collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-4500 |
| 1158 | / | CYPRUS MOSTLY MINT COLLECTION, 1880-2005 Hundreds of mainly mint stamps housed in three Schaubek hingeless albums. Includes 1880 4p, 6p &: 1sh, 1881 wmk CC 1/2p-4p used, some surcharges mint or used, 1894-96 mostly mint, 1903 to 45pi mostly used (9p &: 45pi mint), 1904-10 to 45pi, 1912-15 to 45pi, 1921-23 to 45pi, 1924-28 to 90pi, 1928 Anniversary set (£1 small thin), 1934 to 45pi, 1938-51 to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1, 1955-60 to £1, 1960-61 Independence to £1, many later sets, 1963 Scouts Souvenir Sheet, NH, Turkish Cyprus, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG, LH, some NH and a little used. A nice collection for further expansion. | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 1159 | | CYPRUS SELECTION Victoria through early QE II period in stock cards, numerous better as 1880 1p pl 217, 218 (both mint), 1880 2 1/2p pl 14-15, 4p pl 16, 1881 1/2pi, 2pi, 1882/86 4pi 3 incl pair with oval "R" cancels, 12pi, 1882 small "1/2" on 1/2pi (CC wmk), 30pa on 1pi, 1892/94 4pi (2), 1894/96 6pi (4), 1934 3/4pi-45pi, 1935 Jubilee, 1938 £1, 1948 Wedding, assorted QE II incl. 1960 overprint set on FDC, etc., generally fresh and F-VF, attractive group from this popular country. | Est. $600-900 |
DOMINICA
| 1160 | / | LOVELY DOMINICA COLLECTION, 1874-1973 A mint collection with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes a nice range of QV issues with 1874 1p (2 unused), 6p (2 used), 1sh (3 used), 1877-79 1p (2 used), 2 1/2p (2 mint), 1sh mint, 1882-83 1/2p Bisects including five on piece, 1886-90 to 6p mint, 1903-07 to 5sh mint, 1907-08 to 5sh mint, 1908-21 to 5sh mint, 1921-22 to 2sh6p mint, 1923-33 to £1 mint, 1938-47 to 10sh mint &: used, later issues mainly mint &: used, Revenue 1879 1p Lilac mint. Generally F-VF, OG, some used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1000-1400 | |
| 1161 | / | ATTRACTIVE DOMINICA COLLECTION, 1874-1976 A couple of hundred mint stamps housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1874 1sh, 1877-79 2 1/2p, 6p &: 1sh, 1903 to 5sh, 1907-08 5sh, 1914 5sh, 1921-22 to 2sh6p, 1923-33 to £1, 1938-47 to 10sh, and many later sets. Majority fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. | Est. $800-1000 |
EGYPT
| 1162 | | EGYPT STAMP AND POSTAL HISTORY COLLECTION, 1866-1906 Over 350 mint OG, used and unused stamps comprising Turkish Suzerainty and Sphinx &: Pyramid Definitives, accompanied by 50 covers franked with the latter, with most material mounted on annotated pages displaying "Dopo la Partenza" cancel on several 1872-1879 issues, and numerous perf. types, printing types, and design flaws of the 1867-1884 issues, incl. mint OG Scott 11 (x7, with Types I, III and II, IV in pairs, Type III, IV in strip of 3), 13 block (with all 4 Types), 21, 24d left margin inscription block of 6 (3 stamps NH), 25b block, 26g left vertical margin inscription pair, 26ci horizontal pair, 29 irregular block of 52; 13d; "canceled" Proofs of 1872, 1874, 1879 Surcharged Definitives; unused Scott 9v horned obelisk (Type III), 13a, 13ev imperf, 13e pairs showing all 4 Types, 14 vertical perf shift, 14 imperf horizontally (Type I), 27c; used 8 block, 8av scarce Double Print, Type III tied to small piece, 22bf x2 (one with "Dopo la Partenza" cancel), 26ci block of 8 with 4 vertical tete-beche pairs tied to small piece, 42a; Covers include 1pi red Penasson Essays (x2) each on small cover, with the rest comprising 1869-1913 dated covers displaying various rates and usages (incl. Registered) franked with Sphinx and Pyramid perf varieties; occasional minor fault, generally clean, average through Fine-VF; an appealing collection for the specialist in these issues; Viewing advised for full appreciation ! | Est. $7500-10000 | |
| 1163 | / | INTRIGUING EGYPT COLLECTION, 1866-1906 Several hundreds of predominantly used issues, with strength in Sphinx &: Pyramid Definitives from 1867 forward, plus a few Essays thereof , all neatly arranged by printing type, perf type, plate flaws, cancellations (incl. "Dopo la Partenza"), etc. in a stockbook, incl. mint OG Scott 22, 25b, and blocks of 4 of 9a, 30 (all NH), 31, and 40 (numeral "1" margin block); occasional minor fault and typical centering, manageable duplication; useful, specialized material that will add an interesting dimension to a collection of these popular issues; Viewing required for full appreciation. | Est. $2000-3000 |
FALKLAND ISLANDS
| 1164 | |  | INTERESTING FALKLAND ISLANDS COLLECTION, 1869-2004, An attractive, comprehensive collection housed in two Devon albums. Includes mint and used sets and singles, blocks &: some covers. Highlights include 1869 "White Frank" on white laid paper, 1878-79 1p Claret with "F I" cancel, 4p used, 6p &: 1sh mint, 1882 1p used, 1885-87 4p used (s.e.), 1889-91 4p used, 1891-1902 1/2p-1sh range of shades mint or used, 1898 2sh6p &: 5sh used, 1904-12 to 5sh mostly used, 3sh mint &: used, 1914-20 3sh &: 5sh Maroon mint, 10sh used, 1921-28 to 3sh mint, 1929-36 to 10sh (2) mint, £1 used, 1933 Centenary set to £1 mint, except 10sh used, 1938-50 to £1 mint, 1948 S. Wedding £1 mint, 1952 to £1 mint, 1960-66 to £1 used, most later sets, FDC's, Argentine Occupation, also Dependencies 1944-45 ovpt sets to 1sh including the 6p shades mint, 1948 Thin Map set mint, 1954 set to £1 used; South Georgia &: Sandwich Islands, plus BAT including 1963-69 set to £1 mint. Overall generally F-VF, OG. A very useful collection. | Est. $4500-5500 |
| 1165 | / |  | DESIRABLE FALKLAND ISLANDS &: DEPENDENCIES MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1904-1971 A mainly mint with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Almost complete for the period with many shades, perfs and cancels. Includes mint 1904-12 to 5sh, 1912-20 to £1 (both 5sh), 1921-28 to 3sh, 1928 Provisional surcharge (signed), 1929-36 to £1, also to 5sh used, 1933 Centenary to £1, 1938-50 to £1 mint &: used, 1948 S. Wedding £1 mint &: used, 1952 to £1 mint and used, most later issues mint &: used. Dependencies &: Antarctic mostly mint &: used. Overall mainly F-VF, OG, some used. A nice collection of these popular Islands. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-4500 |
| 1166 | | ATTRACTIVE FALKLAND ISLANDS MINT COLLECTION, 1878-1993 Several hundred mint albums housed in a brown Lighthouse hingeless album with slipcase. Includes 1878-79 1p, 6p, 1sh, 1882 1p (a little toned), 6p, 1885 1p, 1889-91 1p, 4p (both unused), 1891-1902 6p (2), 9p used, 2sh &: 5sh, 1904-12 3sh &: 5sh, 1912-20 3sh, 5sh (both), 10sh, 1923 3sh, 1929-36 2sh6p-£1, 1933 to 2sh6p, 1938-50 to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1, 1952 to £1, 1960-66 to £1, and many later sets. Mostly fresh. F-VF, OG, some later NH. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1167 | / | USEFUL FALKLAND ISLANDS GROUP Over 200 mint or used stamps neatly displayed on large stockcards. Includes 90 QV issues including 1878-79 No wmk 1p (unused, 4 used), 4p used, 6p (mint block, light creases, 2 singles one used), 1sh (2 mint, one used), 1882 1p (3 mint), 4p mint &: used, 1882 wmk Sideways 1p mint, 4p (2 used), 1885-91 1/2p (11 mint, 5 used), 1p (7 mint, 8 used), 2p (block of 6 and 3 singles mint, 2 used), 2 1/2p (8 mint, 3 used), 4p (4 mint), 6p (3 mint), 9p (2 mint), 1sh mint, 2sh6p &: 5sh mint, shades and varied condition, some unused, also a useful group of later issues including 1938-47 KGVI to 5sh used. Viewing recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 1168 | / | FALKLAND ISLANDS MINT COLLECTION 1935-2003 mounted on album pages beginning with the 1935 Silver Jubilee set and virtually complete from that point to the end including the Dependencies complete, for example the 1938 &: 1952 George VI sets are both present along with the 1948 Royal Wedding, both the QEII sets from the Falklands as well as the Dependency are also included, the recent issues include all the souvenir sheets with vast majority in the section being NH, extremely popular material, Fine-VF. | Est. $1000-1250 |
FIJI
| 1169 | / | FIJI MINT COLLECTION 1903-2002 mint collection on album pages starting with a merest handful of used Victoria, continuing with a few Edward VII, the real value begins with the 1912 George V set to the 1£ value as well the 1922 George V and 1938 George VI sets, the QEII section is virtually complete with slight duplication with much NH in this section including dozens of souvenir sheets, a high quality, desirable collection. | Est. $750-1000 | |
| 1170 | / | FIJI MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1903-1970 A mint collection with some parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages. Includes 1903 to 5sh, 1906-12 to £1 mint, QEII set to £1 mint, etc. Mostly F-VF, OG and used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $400-500 |
GAMBIA
| 1171 | / | ATTRACTIVE GAMBIA COLLECTION, 1869-1970 A mint collection with many parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes 1869 6p mint, 1874 4p used, 6p mint &: used, 1881 to 1sh mint, 1886-93 to 1sh mint &: used, shades, 1898-1902 to 1sh mint, 3p malformed "S", 1902-05 to 3sh mint, 1904-06 to 3sh mint, 1906 surcharges mint, 1909 to 3sh mint, 1912-22 to 5sh, shades, mint, 1921-22 to 4sh mint, 1922-29 to 10sh, shades including 3sh Slate Purple mint, also 10sh used, 1938-46 to 10sh mint and some later sets. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1172 | / | GAMBIA COLLECTION, 1874-1973 A couple of hundred mostly mint stamps housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1874 4p &: 6p, 1880 1/2p-6p, 1sh used, 1886-93 to 1sh, 1902-05 to 3sh, 1912 to 3sh, 1921 to 4sh, 1922-29 to 10sh including Crown CA wmk, 1938 to 10sh, 1953 to £1, and later sets. Chiefly fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. a useful collection. | Est. $900-1200 |
GIBRALTAR
| 1173 | / | LOVELY GIBRALTAR COLLECTION, 1886-1969 A mainly mint collection with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1886 overprinted set mint (except 2 1/2p &: 1sh used), 1886-87 to 1sh mint or used, 1889 surcharges mint except 25c used, 1889-96 to 5p mint, 1898 to 1sh mint, 1903 to £1 mint, plus 8sh used, 1904-08 to £1 mint, to 4sh used, 1912-24 to £1 mint &: used, 1921-27 to 8sh mint, 1925-32 to £5 mint, 1938-51 to £1 mint &: used, and most later sets mint &: used. Generally F-VF, OG or used. From the "Ecalibur" Estate. | Est. $2500-3500 | |
| 1174 | | GIBRALTAR MINT COLLECTION 1886-2002 mounted on album pages beginning with a complete section of Victoria issues including the 1886 Overprints on Britain, 1886 first issue for Gibraltar, 1889 Overprinted set as well as the 1889 Spanish currency set and 1898 first British currency set, then skips to the first George V set to the £1 value followed by the George VI issues complete, the QEII issues are virtually complete with vast majority being NH with slight duplication, altogether, a highly desirable collection in Fine-VF condition. | Est. $2500-3000 | |
| 1175 | | GIBRALTAR MINT COLLECTION, 1886-1982 Several hundred mint stamps housed in a red Schaubek hingeless album. Includes 1886 overprinted set (2p used), 1889-96 to 5p, 1898 to 1sh, 1903 to 8sh (2sh used), 1904-08 to 4sh (2sh used), 1906-12 to 8sh, 1912 to £1, 1921-27 to 4sh, 1925-32 to £1, 1938-44 to £1, 1948 S. Wedding £1, 1953 to £1, many later set. Mostly fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, some later NH. A useful collection. | Est. $1400-1800 | |
| 1176 | | GIBRALTAR QE II PERIOD MILITARY MAIL. One man's fascinating collection of the different Forces Post Offices on the Island of Gibraltar, with much mounted on exhibition pages with write up, including over 220 covers as well as postcards, cinderella and other ephemera. The coverage of the FPOs is exhaustive, often with postcards of the locations, as well as covers and registered envelopes bearing the FPO postmarks and handstamps. Other areas and material present includes mail from US warships calling at Gibraltar, inc. cacheted covers, mail from the Norwegian Consulate in Gibraltar, cover mailed from the South Atlantic Patrol and Antarctic Service ship HMS Endurance in Gibraltar, on which the collector did safety clearance work, covers from the Royal Yacht 'Britannia' while in Gibraltar, and much, much more. This is a collection which must be viewed to be appreciated, with many items that would be difficult to replace. | Est. $1400-1600 |
GOLD COAST
| 1177 | / | GOLD COAST COLLECTION, 1875-1953 A mainly mint with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes a nice range of QV with 1875 1p &: 6p used, 4p unused, 1876-84 1/2p (unused, 3 used), 1p (unused, 4 used), 2p (unused, 5 used), 4p (2 used), 6p (3 used), 1884-91 to 1sh mint &: used, shades, 1869 1p surcharge mint &: used, 1902 to 20sh mint with 10sh (3 shades), also 10sh (2) &: 20sh used, 1921-24 to 15sh both Dies, plus another overprinted Specimen mint, most later issues mint and used, also a very nice selection of Postmarks and some articles. Maps, etc. Overall mostly F-VF, OG or used. A very nice collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 |
GRENADA
| 1178 | / | GRENADA MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1861-1966 A mint collection with some parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes 1861-62 1p (3 used), 6p (4 used), also Imperf pair on Laid paper unused, 1863-71 1p (7 unused, 9 used), 6p (2 unused, 12 used, shades), 1873 1p (2 unused), 1873-74 1p (pair used), 6p (4 used), 1878 wmk Sideways 6p (4 used), 1875-81 surcharges unused or used, 1883-91 surcharges mostly used, 1902 to 10sh mint, 1908 to 10sh mint, 1912-22 to 10sh mint, 1921-32 to 10sh mint, some later issues mint or used. Generally F-VF, OG, unused &: used. A very useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1800-2200 |
IRELAND
| 1179 | | IRELAND COLLECTION. A very useful mint collection housed in a Lighthouse album, binder and stockbook, starting off with dozens different of the 1922 provisional overprints printed by Dollard, Thom and Harrison worth investigation. Also seen 1937 St. Patrick high values series complete mint never hinged, 1940/45 complete to the 5/- mint never hinged, 1948/60 airposts with four complete series inc. 9p block of nine, etc. Other better back of the book included postage dues with earlier issues in never hinged blocks of four etc etc. The collection runs through to the modern era, please inspect. | Est. $700-900 |
JAMAICA
| 1180 | / | INTERESTING JAMAICA COLLECTION, 1860-1968 Hundreds of stamps mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a red 3-ring binder. Many issues are present mint and used. Includes 1870-83 2sh &: 5sh (latter a little toned), 1883-97 to 5sh used, 1905-11 to 5sh mint, 1912-20 to 5sh mint, 1919-21 to 5sh mint, 1921-29 to 10sh mint, 1938-52 to £1 mint, 1956-58 to £1 mint &: used, some War Stamps &: Officials. Also present a nice group of Numeral Postmarks on QV (about 90 stamps), plus a group of later cancellations. Generally F-VF, OG or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $750-1000 |
KENYA, UGANDA & TANGANYIKA
| 1181 | / | ATTRACTIVE KENYA, UGANDA &: TANGANYIKA COLLECTION, 1903-1969 A comprehensive mint with some parallel used issues, housed in three 3-ring binders. Volume I includes KUT 1903-04 to 4r mint, also 1r &: 4r used, 1904-07 to 5r, also 1r &: 4r used, 1907-08 to 75c mint, 1912-21 to 4r mint, also 3r used, 1921-22 to 2r, also 5r used, 1922-27 to £1 mint, 1935 to £1 mint, to 10sh used, strong KGVI 1938-54 issues with shades and perfs to £1 (3 mint, 4 used), Postage Dues 1928-33 set mint, etc. Tanganyika 1916 overprinted set mint, 1917-21 to 5r mint, 1922-24 to £1 mint, 1927 to £1 mint, etc. Mostly F-VF OG, some used. The further two volumes contain a specialized collection of Postmarks from the 1930's-1970's. A very useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $2000-2500 | |
| 1182 | / | KENYA, UGANDA &: TANGANYIKA MINT COLLECTION, 1903-1974 Several hundred mint stamps housed in mounts on Scott Specialty pages. Includes 1903-04 to 10r, 1905-07 to 10r (lacks 3r), 1912-21 to 2r, 1935 to £1, 1938-52 to £1, 1954-55 to £1, 1960-61 to 20sh and later sets. Majority fresh, F-VF, OG, LH, most QEII NH. A nice collection. | Est. $1200-1500 | |
| 1183 | | KENYA, UGANDA &: TANGANYIKA ATTRACTIVE MINT COLLECTION 1922-1976 dozens of complete mint sets mounted on album pages starting with the 1922 George V set to the £1 value followed by the 1935 George V and 1938 George VI sets as well as the the 1927 George V set for Tanganyika, also includes the QEII issues which are complete for the period with some NH in this section, Fine-VF, lots of high-powered material,. | Est. $1000-1500 |
LEEWARD ISLANDS
| 1184 | / | LEEWARD ISLANDS COLLECTION, 1890-1954 A mint collection with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages. Includes 1890 to 5sh mint, 1897 Sexagenary set to 5sh (latter has small thin), 1902 to 5sh mint, also 2 1/2p wide "A" mint, 1907-11 to 5sh mint, 1912-22 to 5sh mint, also 5sh pair used, 1921-32 to 5sh mint, 10sh mint &: used, £1 mint, 1938 to 10sh (2), £1 (3) mint, also £1 (3 used), later sets mint and used. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. A nice collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1200-1600 |
MALAYA
| 1185 | | VALUABLE MALAYA COLLECTION, 1867-1974 Many hundreds of mostly mint stamps housed in mounts in a green Scott Specialty album. Includes Straits Settlements with a few 19th Century used. The mint includes Straits Settlements 1867 1¸c, 2c, 8c &: 32c surcharges, 1879 surcharges, 1882 10c Slate, 1883-91 to 96c, mostly mint, later surcharges, 1902 to $5, 1904-06 to $5, 1908-11 to $5, 1912-17 $5, 1935 to $5, 1937-38 to $5; BMA 1945 to $5 complete; Federated Malay States 1900 overprints to $5, 1900-01 to $5 (lacks 50c), 1904 to $1; MPU Postage Dues 1936-38 to 50c, 1945-48 to 20c (15c used); Johore 1904-08 to $4, 1918-20 to $4, 1921-40 4c-$10; Kedah 1912 to $5, 1919 surcharges, 1921-26 to $5, 1922 Exhibition set to 50c, 1937 Sultan set to $5; Kelantan 1911-15 to $25, 1921-28 to $1; Negri Sembilan 1896-97 15c-50c, 1900 1c surcharge; Perak 1895-96 to 50c, 1900 surcharges, 1935-36 to $5, 1938-41 to $5; Selangor 1935 to $5; Trengganu 1938 $5 and much more including later sets. Overall mostly F-VF, a few 19th Century unused, vast majority OG, LH, some later NH. A very useful collection. | Est. $5500-6500 | |
| 1186 | / | MALAYA COLLECTION, 1942-1950 Hundreds of mint and used stamps mounted on quadrille pages and stock cards, housed in a red 3-ring binder. Includes Straits Settlements 1902-03 to $2 mint, $5 used, 1906-12 to $1 mint &: $5 used, 1912-23 to $5 (3 used), 1921-33 to $5 mint, 1936-37 to $5 mint, 1937 to $5 mint; Federated Malay States 1904-22 to 50c mint &: used, 1922-34 to $2 mint, BMA 1945-48 to $5 mint and more. Generally F-VF, OG or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1400-1800 |
MALAYSIA
| 1187 | / | 1962-2003 USEFUL MALAYSIA COLLECTION AND ACCUMULATION, of hundreds in 2 albums and a glassine stock. The mint, almost all never hinged, is found in an album, although sparcely filled most of the empty spaces will be filled from the glassines. A large part of the catalog value will be found in the album of used as it extends to around 1950 and is packed with many complete sets including Kedah 1950-1955 Sultan Badaishah and 1957 Scenes, Kelantan 1951-1955 Sultan Ibrahim, Malacca 1954-1955 Elizabeth II, Pahang 1950-1955 Sultan Abu Bakar, Perlis 1951-1955 Raja Putra and Trengganu 1949-1955 Sultan Shah. A clean generally Very Fine unit and well worth a careful look. | Est. $1500-2000 |
MALTA
| 1188 | / |  | VALUABLE MALTA MINT &: USED COLLECTION, 1860-1968 A very interesting collection including many mint &: used parallel issues with shades and some Postal History, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. The collection commences with Great Britain used in Malta with "M" , "A25" and cds cancels with a couple of Line Engraved issues, strong Surface Printed issues with values to 1sh, various Plate numbers, plus three covers with 2 1/2p frankings. The issued stamps include a lovely range of the first 1/2p with various perfs, wmks &: shades including 25 mint or unused and 18 used, 1896 5sh (2 mint, 4 used), 1899-1901 to 10sh mint &: used,1903 to 1sh mint &: used, 1904-14 to 5sh mint &: used, 1914-22 to 5sh (2 mint , one used), 1921-22 to 10sh (2 mint, one used), 1922 overprints Crown CA to 10sh mint, Script CA to 10sh mint, 1922-26 to £1 (both) used, 1928 to 10sh used, 1930 to 10sh mint &: used, most later issues mint &: used, Postage Dues, plus a group of postmarks and a couple of covers. Mostly F-VF, OG or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $3500-4500 |
| 1189 | | MALTA COLLECTION, 1863-2006 Many hundreds of different mint OG and used stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, and Postage Dues, and 25+ covers (1858//1975) , with the majority mounted in 3 spring-back albums; includes mint 13, 14, 17(x2), 39, 60, 61, 72, 148-166, 167-83, 191-205 NH, 261, mint NH from 1957 forward (missing 1998-2002 issues); used 18 tied to small piece (1996 Richter cert); covers include 1847 dated stampless steamer FLS with green oval ship broker h/s, "Livorno/Via di Mare circular h/s, ms "per French Steamer", and 3 Forerunner covers from England, all dated 1858 to Naples, and franked with 1p, 2p, tied by oval barred "M" obliterator; generally Fine-VF; accompanied by 8 German periodicals about Maltese stamps and PPCs; Viewing necessary for full appreciation. | Est. $2000-3000 | |
| 1190 | | MALTA MINT COLLECTION 1885-2000 well filled album of mostly complete mint sets, ratther scattered before 1920s though we noted the 1885 Victoria set as well as virtually all the Edward VII issues, the real meat of the collection is the George V and George VI issues including the first 1922 Self-Government overprinted set, 1926 Postage overprints and 1928 Postage &: Revenue overprints as well as the 1930 George V set, both the George VI and QEII issues appear to be complete, much of the most recent material is NH, a valuable collection that could be completed with only a little effort, Fine-VF. | Est. $1500-2000 | |
| 1191 | / | MALTA COLLECTION, 1860-1983 Hundreds of mainly mint stamps housed in a red Schaubek hingeless album. Includes First type 1/2p (3), 1885-90 to 1sh, 1886 5sh used, 1899-1901 2sh6p, 10sh, 1903-11 to 5sh (latter used), 1904-06 to 1sh used, 1914-20 to 5sh (latter used), 1922 Self-Government 10sh and some lower values, 1922-26 to £1, 1926 Postage set, 1926-27 to 10sh, 1928 to 10sh, 1930 to 10sh, 1938-43 to 10sh, many later sets, some Postage Dues. mostly F-VF, OG, LH, some NH and a little used. A useful collection. | Est. $1100-1400 | |
| 1192 | | MAGNIFICENT MALTA MINT COLLECTION, 1922-1964 A beautifully illustrated &: annotated collection housed in a FG Warwick album. Includes 1922-26 set to £1 (both wmks), 1926 Postage set, 1926-27, 1928 &: 1930 St. Paul sets, 1938 to 10sh, 1948 to 10sh, 1949 S. Wedding £1, 1956 to £1, etc. Fresh, F-VF, OG. Quite lovely. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $500-750 |
MAURITIUS
| 1193 | / | MAURITIUS COLLECTION, 1854-1969 A mint collection with some parallel used issues mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a black 3-ring binder. Includes some late QV issues mint or used, 1910 to 5r mint, 1938-49 to 10r mint, 1950 to 10r mint &: used, 1953-50 to 10r mint &: used, 1965 to 10r mint &: used, also range of postmarks. Overall mostly F-VF, OG or used. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $500-700 |
MONTSERRAT
| 1194 | / | ATTRACTIVE MONTSERRAT COLLECTION, 1876-1975 A mint collection with some parallel used issues, mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a blue 3-ring binder. Includes 1876 overprints 1p (2 mint, one used), 6p (2 mint, one used), 1880 2 1/2p &: 4p part OG, 1903 to 5sh mint, 1904-08 to 5sh mint, also 5sh and most lower values used, 1908-14 5sh mint &: used, 1914 5sh mint, 1916-22 to 5sh mint &: used, 1922-29 to 5sh mint, 1932 to 2sh6p mint and to 5sh used, 1938-48 to £1 mint &: used, and most later issues mint or used. Generally F-VF, OG or used. A useful collection. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $1500-2000 |
NAURU
| 1195 | / | NAURU AND BRITISH COMMONWEALTH GROUP. Nauru collection of a few hundred mint, appears complete from independence to 1993, in stock book with useful duplicates in the back. 72 presentation packs, a few duplicate souvenir sheets in quantity and some unused aerograms. The second part is a useful general Commonwealth group of mostly never hinged sets and singles on stock cards with catalog values up to $50 as Falkland Islands #122-7(NH blocks of 4). Aclean very fine group with total catalog value of about $12,500, viewing is strongly recommended. | Est. $1000-1500 | |
| 1196 | / | NAURU HIGH POWERED MINT COLLECTION 1916-2005 virtually the complete country mounted on Palo pages starting with the first George V set including the basic overprinted Seahorses set, also includes both printings of the 1924 Freighter set (one used 3d stamp), then complete from the 1954 QEII set to the very end with vast majority of this section being NH, Fine-VF, truly a worthwhile collection. | Est. $1000-1250 |
NEW GUINEA
| 1197 | | NEW GUINEA MINT COLLECTION nearly complete country lacking only a handful for total completion including the 1931 Dated Mandate set, 1931 undated set, 1931 first and second Airmail overprint sets, £2 Goldfield Airmail, 1939 Goldfield airmail set, and the officials are complete, generally Fine-VF, highly desirable material. | Est. $1500-2000 |
NEW ZEALAND
| 1198 | |  | AN EXTRAORDINARY AWARD-WINNING NEW ZEALAND REVENUE COLLECTION, 1867-1886, A beautifully presented and annotated (in German) collection of "Stamp Duty" issues housed in a green album. Includes the Imperf &: Perf issues for the period, plus the trimmed perf issues, various perfs and wmks, types, Specimen overprints, blocks, strips, Documents and large pieces. Some of the highlights include Imperf 4d/20sh values, 1sh Gray &: Red postally used on neat registered cover, 1sh6d Blue &: Black, 1sh8d (small), 2sh4d, 3sh4d, 3sh8d, 6sh8d, 17sh6d, £1, £1.10sh, £2 (2), £3.10sh, £5 &: £10 used in combination; £6, £8, £9; Perf issues £1.10sh Orange Red &: Green, £15 and £25 Deep Rose &: Blue; Trimmed perf issues £1 Orange Red &: Green, £1.15sh Gray &: Red, £2, £3, £6 (Imperf?), £8 Orange Red &: Green (Imperf?); Plate 2 perf issues £4 Red &: Green, £5 (2), £25 and £50 Rose &: Blue; Trimmed perf issues £2.10sh Rose &: Blue, £5 Rose &: Blue used in combo with Postal Fiscal 5sh; £10 Orange &: Green in combo with Postal Fiscal 25sh; £30 Rose &: Blue in combo with Postal Fiscal 4sh &: 10sh; also unlisted £8.5sh in combo with regular Sideface Queen 6p; Specimen handstamps with Imperf 3sh8d, £10; Perf issues 5sh/£5 including £1.15sh, £2, £2.10sh, £3.10sh, £4 &: £5 all in Orange &: Green colors, and much more. This collection was formed in Germany and won several gold and other awards at National Exhibitions and shows. Certainly the best collection of these popular Revenues we have offered. | Est. $12000-18000 |
| 1199 | |  | IMPRESSIVE NEW ZEALAND CHALON HEADS COLLECTION,1855-1872 An attractive neatly annotated mostly used collection mounted on quadrille pages, housed in a gray 3-ring binder. Includes many shades, wmks, and perfs with 1855 2p (pair &: 2 singles), 1855-57 2p (3, one with papermakers wmk), 1857-63 1p (4), 2p (3 pairs, 7 singles), 6p (10), 1862-64 Imperf 1p (2 possibly unused, 2 used), 2p (pair &: 5 singles), 3p (3), 6p (12), 1sh (8), Rouletted issues (as is) 1862 1p (3), 2p (2), 6p (3), 1864 Imperf, wmk NZ 1p (3), 2p, 6p &: 1sh. The perforated issues are in profussion and include 1864-67 4p Deep Rose (5), 4p Yellow (7), 1sh (pair &: 11 singles) and more including some postmarks and a couple of covers. As usual with a collection of this scope the condition varies, but many attractive examples are present. Viewing a pleasure and recommended. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $9000-12000 |
| 1200 | / |  | FABULOUS NEW ZEALAND HIGHLY SPECIALIZED COLLECTION, 1874-1967 A remarkable mint &: used collection housed in three SG Rapkin albums. Well annotated and with Watermarks, Papers, Perfs, Shades and Varieties. Includes 1874-81 single wmk 1p-1sh (8 values), several in unissued colors and all handstamped Specimen, 1878 1p-5sh, fresh OG (gum loss in the center of each stamp due to hinge removal), 1882-87 perf 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 1/2p-1sh mint, also used, various perf combinations and Advertisments on back (24), perf 11 1/2p-1sh mint; 1898 No wmk to 5sh mint, Waterlow Plate Proofs including 8p, 1sh &: 5sh pairs in issued colors, 4p &: 2sh blocks in issued colors, 1sh block in black; Also a used study of the 1896-1908 Pictorials with shades and wmks including 5sh (8), 1901-08 Universal 1p mint group with various Printings, Papers and Perfs including mint blocks, KGV mixed perf pairs to 9p mint, various Trial printings including Dominion 1p blocks, 1935-36 &: 1936-42 Pictorials used study with shades, perfs and varieties; Commems &: Heaths including 1906 Christchurch Exhib. set mint; Officials 1907-11 to 5sh (2) mint, 1940 Centenary 1/2p-8p "ff" joined in pairs with normal mint and more. A great collection for the New Zealand or BC enthusiast. From the "Excalibur" Estate. | Est. $7000-9000 |