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Sale 2953: US and Worldwide Stamps & Postal History


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Great Britain (continued)

1601SG #2, SG Spec AS46, 1840 1p Black, plate 8, F-H, tied on a folded letter from Barnstaple to Nottingham by crisply struck black Maltese Cross, proper May 1841 backstamps, stamps ample to large margins, Very Fine (Scott 1, $450+). (Photo) SG Spec £550
1602PSG #DP43, 1841 2p Blue "with White Lines" from Small Trial Plate, lower corner squares void, large margins all around, Very Fine; 2002 BPA certificate. (Photo) £800
1603SG #4, SG Spec DS4, 1840 2p Steel Blue, plate 1, Q-C, rich distinctive color, tied on April 1885 wrapper by light legible strike by the scarce >223 Coventry oval grid> cancel, black "No. 1" handstamp at left, backstamped Kenilworth and Coventry, stamp with clear to wide margins, Very Fine usage of this rare shade variety (Scott 4 var.). (Photo) for used SG Spec £1,200
1604()PSG #7, 1841 1p Red Brown, top left corner margin plate no. 10 block of four, full sheet margins with full balanced margins the other sides, intense color, unused, Very Fine and choice, a lovely showpiece block (Scott 3). ECV 1,500-2,000
1605SG #7, SG Spec AS33, 1841 1p Red Brown, plate 5, state 2, S-B from the third repair, tied on folded letter sheet addressed to London by light red Maltese Cross, black Hayle SP 10 1841 c.d.s. at bottom left, light red backstamp, stamp with three margins (just in at top), Fine and attractive; 1946 RPS and 1992 BPA certificates (Scott 3 var.). (Photo) ECV 750-1,000
1606SG #8, SG Spec BS32, 1849 1p Red Brown, plate 106, PG-PK horizontal strip of five, strong color, ample to wide margins all around including portion of adjacent stamp at right, original gum, Very Fine and attractive multiple (Scott 3, $1,475 as strip of three and pair). (Photo) for singles £1,250
1607SG #8, SG Spec BS31, 1849 1p Red Brown, plate 93, HB-ID block of six (3x2), IB shows recutting of corner lines, particularly fresh color with large balanced margins, original gum, ID Never Hinged, others lightly hinged or small h.r., choice Very Fine showpiece multiple, from one of the plates used by Archer for his perforation experiments (Scott 3, $1,825 for block and pair) (Photo) for singles £1,500
1608SG #8, SG Spec AS47, 1845 1p Red, plate 8, DC-DJ >horizontal strip of eight>, strong color, clear to large margins all around, original gum with three stamps Never Hinged, others lightly hinged, vert. fold each side of DF, an otherwise Very Fine multiple and quite exhibitable (Scott 3, $2,375 for two strips of three and pair). (Photo) for singles SG Spec £7,600
1609SG #8 var., SG Spec B2(1)k, 1852-53 1p Red, plate 137, Die I, Alphabet II, AF-CH >block of nine> on the "thicker lavender tinted paper" typically associated with plates 132-36, bold color, clear to wide margins incl. portion of adjacent stamps at bottom, original gum with the three center stamps Never Hinged, a Very Fine showpiece multiple with great visual appeal (Scott 3 var.). (Photo) for singles SG Spec £6,750
1610SG #8, SG Spec BS4, 1841 1p Red Brown, die I, plate 15, balance of a plate reconstruction collection comprised of 70 stamps with only slight duplication of lettering combinations, assorted Maltese Cross cancels and a few varieties, most examples four margins, a Fine lot ideal for expansion (Scott 3, $1,190). £1,050
1611SG #8, SG Spec BS21, 1843 1p Red Brown, die I, plate 32, a study of the issue comprised of 226 stamps neatly mounted on quadrille pages with different lettering combinations, includes re-entries, inverted watermark, hand-cut "R"s, etc., London numbers 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 in Maltese Cross with additional Norwich, Coventry, Irish Crosses, and so on, usual mixed condition bu far better than usually seen with many VF or better examples, nice lot for the specialist (Scott 3, $3,842). £3,390
1612SG #14, SG Spec ES14k, m, 1849 2p Blue, plate 4, AC-AF horizontal strip of four, from first repair of the plate showing firmer side lines and transfer roller lines, full to wide margins all around, light black oval grid cancels, Very Fine and choice multiple (Scott 4 var.). (Photo) as singles SG Spec £700
1613SG #22, SG Spec C2(1), 1855 1p Red Brown, die I, plate R4, PG-QH block of four with rare >"345" Mullingar (Ireland) diamond grid cancel>, rich color, a Fine and rare block (Scott 12). (Photo) ECV 100-150
1614SG #43, 1861/78 1p Rose Red, plate nos. 71-224 complete less the very rare 77, selected for attractiveness and light cancels, includes many numeral cancels with pl. 90 Dublin, generally fresh and F-VF, far better than typically seen (Scott 33, $1,244). £1,086
16151873 Cover to Trieste, 1858/79 2p Deep blue plate 14, 1867 3p Rose plate 9 (SG 47, 103) tied on folded lettersheet by London 17 JA 73 duplex cancels, red oval "P.D.", exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. (Photo) ECV 100-150
1616S.G. #54, 1847 1/- Pale Green, Die I, choice used example showing no die number, large to huge margins all around including a sheet-margin at top, Extremely Fine; rarely encountered this well margined (Scott 5; $575). (Photo) (S.G. #54)€500
1617SSG Spec #H3s, 1854 6p Violet, Specimen Overprint, clear but tight margins three sides, wide margin at right, regummed, Fine and scarce (Scott 7 var.). (Photo) £1,500
16181856, 1sh Green, used with 1p Red Brown, two 4p Rose on White (one with sheet selvage at left), and two 6p Lilac (11 or 16, 26, 27), tied by six strikes of "46" in diamond in grid cancels on 1860 folded letter to Amsterdam, blue London transit and red brown Amsterdam receiving 1860 datestamps, cover with horizontal file fold thru address and light wrinkles, still Fine (Photo) (28)ECV 300-400
1619SG #178, 1883 2/6 Lilac, very well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Scott 96, $450). (Photo) £400
1620SG #183, 1883 10/- Ultramarine, lovely color, original gum, Fine and scarce sound example (Scott 109, $1,500). (Photo) £1,500
1621SG #183, 1883 10/- Ultramarine, partial c.d.s. cancels, fresh and Fine sound example (Scott 109, $450). (Photo) £450
1622SG #185, 1884 £1 Brown Lilac, well centered single with light strikes of registry cancels, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this high value (Scott 110, $2,100). (Photo) £2,000
1623SG #197/211, 213, 214, 1887/1900 ½pñ1/- Victoria Jubilee Issue, post-office fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 111-121, 125-26, $300 for hinged). (Photo) for hinged £550
1624SG #197/211, 213, 214, 1887/1900 ½pñ1/- Victoria Jubilee Issue, original gum, lightly hinged or h.r., (1/- bit of paper h.r.), fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 111-121, 125-26, $300). (Photo) £550
1625SG #216/257, 1902/10 ½pñ1/- Edward VII, De La Rue Printings, rich colors, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine, an attractive set (Scott 127-38, 144-45, $1,040 for NH) (Photo) for hinged £531
1626SG #216/257, 1902/10 ½pñ1/- Edward VII, De La Rue Printings, rich colors, original gum, Never Hinged except 5p, 1/- very lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 127-38, 144-45, $969) (Photo) for hinged £531
1627SG #320, 1911 £1 Deep Green, intense color, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and near Very Fine (Scott 142, $1,600). (Photo) £1,500
1628SG #351/395, 1912/24 ½pñ1/- George V, 2p F15, 3p R21, 6p D.14, 8p I16, 9p G15, 1/- G15 bottom control nos., original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 159-72, 183, $596 for NH). (Photo) for hinged £260
1629SG #401, 1913 5/- Rose Carmine, Waterlow Printing, near-perfect centering, original gum, lightly hinged, natural gum bend showing in top margin, Very Fine (Scott #174, $375). (Photo) £325
1630SG #403, 1913 €1 Green, select mint single, beautifully centered, luxuriant deep color, original gum, Extremely Fine (Scott 176; $1,600). (Photo) (S.G. #403)€1,500
1631SG #403, 1913 £1 Green, stunning color enhanced by the crisp white paper, particularly well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, an Extremely Fine gem (Scott 176, $1,600). (Photo) £1,500
1632SG #403, 1913 €1 Green, right sheet-margin single, excellent centering, original gum, very lightly hinged, light vertical crease, Extremely Fine appearance (Scott 176; $1,600). (Photo) (S.G. #403)€1,500
1633()SG #403, 1913 £1 Green, strong color, expertly regummed, Very Fine and attractive (Scott 176, $1,600 for o.g.). (Photo) for o.g. £1,500
1634SG #415-417, 1918/19 2/6ñ 10/- Britannia, Bradbury Wilkinson Printing, original gum, h.r., Fine-Very Fine (Scott 179-181, $557). (Photo) £725
1635SG #417, 1919 10/- Dull Grey-Blue, nicely centered and very fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine (Scott 181; $450 for NH). (Photo) (S.G. 417)for hinged €350
1636SG #417, 1919 10/- Dull Grey, Bradbury Wilkinson Printing, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott 181, $400). (Photo) £350
1637SG #438, 1929 £1 Black, particularly well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott 209, $850). (Photo) £750
1638SG #438, 1929 £1 Black, bottom left corner margin single, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott 209, $850). (Photo) £750
1639SG #438, 1929 £1 Black, left sheet-margin single, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott 209; $1,400). (Photo) (S.G. #438)for hinged €750
1640SG #450-452, 1934 2/6ñ10/- Britannia, Waterlow Printing, original gum, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 222-224, $500). (Photo) £525
1641SG #476-478b, 1939/47 2/6-£1 George VI, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 249-51A, 275, $371). (Photo) £275
1642SG #476-478b, 1939/47 2/6-£1 George VI, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 249-51A, 275, $371). (Photo) £275
1643SG #D19-101, 1936-82 Postage Due Issues, cplt., meticulously identified, fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine sets (Scott J18-103; $1,583.75). (Photo) (S.G. D19-101)€1,388.75
1644Higgins & Gage #B635 Var., legal sized (5in. x 11in.) entire with printed 3d Red, 6d Violet and 1sh Green Victoria indicia, uprated with 3d Violet on Yellow (115), tied/canceled by "Lombard St. B.O. E.C. Mr. 10, (19)00" double circle datestamps to Montreal, Canada, >B vertical file fold clear of stamp and indicia but thru address, still Very Fine; the entire is similar to B635 except the 1sh has nine dots instead of five in the florest; accompanied by 1977 Koerber lot card (Photo) ECV 150-200

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Aden

1645SG #1-12, 1937 9p-10r Dhow, fresh colors without any of the gum toning often seen, original gum 9p-8a, 2r Never Hinged, others lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 1-12, $275). (Photo) (1-12)for hinged £500
1646SG #1-12, 1937 9p-10r Dhow, original gum without any of the toning typically seen, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 1-12, $275). (Photo) (1-12)for hinged £500

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Ascension

1647SG #1-9, 1922 ½pñ3/- Overprints, original gum, lightly or very lightly hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 1-9, $310). (Photo) (1-9)£275
1648SG #10-20, 1924 ½pñ3/- Badge of the Colony, strong, colors, original gum, most lightly hinged incl. 2/-, 3/-, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 10-21, $313). (Photo) £275
1649SG #10-20, 1924 ½pñ3/- Badge of the Colony, rich colors, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 10-21, $313). (Photo) £275

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South Australia

1650SSG #195-208s, 1886-96 2/6-£20 Victoria, Overprinted "Specimen", complete but for the £5 Brown, typical mixed centering, exceptionally fresh with rich colors, original gum, Never Hinged, generally Fine (Scott 81-93 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #195-208S)for cplt. set £650
1651SG #284-292, 1904/11 6p-£1 Victoria, strong colors, original gum, lightly hinged or small h.r., 6p h.r. and paper adherences, fresh and Fine-Very Fine; £1 signed Champion (Scott 137-43, $457). (Photo) £472

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Victoria

1652SG #400, 1902 £2 Deep Blue, nicely centered, large part original gum with some typical bit of gum loss from hinge removal, Very Fine (Scott 208, $750). (Photo) £500
1653SG #431a, 1910 £1 Dull Rose, striking color, original gum, Very Fine (Scott 206, $325). (Photo) £250
1654SG #444, 1907 £1 Salmon, exceptionally well centered and with proof-like color enhanced by the fresh white paper, original gum with a typical bit of gum loss from hinge removal, Very Fine and choice (Scott 230, $325). (Photo) £375

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Western Australia

1655SG #117-128, 1902/03 1p-£1 Definitives, bright colors, original gum, some small h.r., Fine-Very Fine (Scott 76-88, $1,008). (Photo) £834
1656SG #118-128, 1902/03 2p-£1 Definitives, original or part original gum, some h.r., fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 77-88, $996). (Photo) £822
1657SG #127, 127a, 1902/10 10/- Deep Mauve, Bright Purple, original gum, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 87, 87 var.). (Photo) £610

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Australia

1658SG #1-13, 1913 1/2d to 5/- Kangaroo, mainly well centered, original gum, h.r., 9d N.H., couple nibbed perfs., Fine-Very Fine (Scott 1-12; $1,070). (Photo) (1-13)£816.50
1659SG #13, 1913 5/- Grey and Yellow, left sheet-margin mint single, bright and fresh, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine (Scott 12; $675). (Photo) (S.G. #13)for hinged £300
1660SG #13, 1913 5/- Grey and Yellow, beautifully centered, vivid rich colors, original gum, h.r., Extremely Fine (Scott 12; $325). (Photo) (S.G. #13)£300
1661SG #14, 1913 10/- Grey and Pink, choice mint single, near perfect centering within uncommonly large margins, fresh colors on bright paper, original gum, Extremely Fine (Scott 13; $650) (Photo) (S.G. #14)£650
1662SG #15, 1913 £1 Brown and Ultramarine, handsome mint single, well centered, rich colors on fresh paper, original gum, Very Fine (Scott 14; $1,800). (Photo) (S.G. #15)£1,200
1663SG#16, 1913 £2 Black and Rose, select mint example, uncommonly fresh and well centered, deep rich colors on bright paper, original gum, relatively lightly hinged, choice Very Fine; signed Koslow (Scott 15; $2,750). (Photo) (S.G. #16)£2,750
1664SG #16, 1913 £2 Black and Rose, post office fresh mint single, luxuriant deep colors on fresh white paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine; 1998 Briefmarkenprufstelle certificate (Scott 15; $4,750). (Photo) (S.G. #16)for hinged £2,750
1665SG #30w, 1915 5/- Grey and Yellow, Watermark Inverted, choice mint example of this scarce variety, incredibly well centered amid large balanced margins, bright colors on fresh white paper, original gum, relatively lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome (Scott 44 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #30w)£650
1666SG #43, 1917 10/- Grey and Pink, select mint example, excellent centering amid large margins, bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott 55 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #43)£425
1667SG #43, 1917 10/- Grey and Pink, excellent centering, bright colors, original gum, h.r., Extremely Fine (Scott 55; $450). (Photo) (S.G. #43)£425
1668SG #43a, 1918 10/- Grey and Bright Aniline Pink, especially handsome and choice top sheet margins single, with gloriously rich colors on fresh paper, near perfect centering within uncommonly large margins, unblemished original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamp Never Hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott 55; $1,050). (Photo) (S.G. #43a)for hinged £375
1669SG #43a,10/- 1918 Grey and Bright Aniline Pink, lovely pastel color, original gum, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 55, $450). (Photo) £375
1670SG #43b, 1922 10/- Grey and Pale Aniline Pink, wonderfully fresh and well centered, bright colors on crisp white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott 55 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #43b)€450
1671SG #44, 1916 £1 Chocolate and Dull Blue, a superb mint example, extraordinarily well centered within large symmetrical margins, strong colors on fresh white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice (Scott 56; $1,500). (Photo) (S.G. #44)£1,700
1672SG #45, 1919 £2 Black and Rose, a gem mint example of this scarce high value, incredibly well centered within uniformly large margins, vivid rich colors on fresh white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott 58; $2,500). (Photo) (S.G. #45)£2,500
1673SG #45a, 1921 £2 Grey and Crimson, select mint single, wonderfully well centered, luxuriant rich colors on crisp white paper, original gum, very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome; 2001 B.P.A. certificate (Scott 58 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #45a)£2,250
1674SG #75, 1924 £1 Grey, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott 57, $475). (Photo) £400
1675SG #112, 1929 10/- Grey and Pink, fresh and well centered, bright colors, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine (Scott 101; $500). (Photo) (S.G. #112)£325
1676SG #114, 1930 £2 Black and Rose, a premium quality top sheet-margin mint example of this scarce high value, particularly well centered within large margins, rich colors on immaculate white paper, original gum, lightly hinged in the selvage only, the stamp Never Hinged, Extremely Fine and handsome (Scott 102; $4,250). (Photo) (S.G. #114)for hinged £2,250
1677SSG #114s, 1930 £2 Black and Rose, Specimen Overprint, original gum, barest trace of hinging, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 102 var.). (Photo) ECV 100-150
1678SG #136, 1932 10/- Grey and Pink, fresh and well centered, bright colors, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine (Scott 127; $325). (Photo) (S.G. #136)£250
1679SSG #136S-138S, 1932-1935 10/- to £2 Kangaroo, Overprinted "Specimen" cplt., fresh, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine set (Scott 127-29 Var.). (Photo) (S.G. #136-38s)for hinged £75
1680SG #137, 1935 £1 Grey, post office fresh, strong color on bright paper, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine (Scott 128; $700). (Photo) (S.G. #137)for hinged £450
1681SG #137, 1935 £1 Grey, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott 128, $475). (Photo) £450
1682SG #138, 1934 £2 Black and Rose, bottom right corner sheet and gutter-margin single showing the full Ash imprint at base, vivid rich colors on crisp white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine and striking (Scott 129; $2,250). (Photo) (S.G. #138)£1,900
1683SG #141-144, 1932 2pñ5/- Sydney Harbour Bridge, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott 130-133, $357). (Photo) £375
1684SG #176-178, 176a-178a, 1938-1949 5/- to £1 Robes, Thick and Thin Papers, complete, fresh and well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott 177-79, 177-79 Vars.). (Photo) (S.G. #176-78)£209.75

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Bahamas

1685SG #57, 1884 £1 Venetian Red, rich color, original gum, Fine and attractive (Scott 32, $300). (Photo) £275
1686SG #81-89, 1912/19 ½p-£1 George V, fresh colors, original gum, Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 49-56, $238 for hinged). (Photo) for hinged £190
1687SG #89, 1912 £1 Dull Green and Black, bottom right corner margin plate no. 1 single, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott 56, $175 for hinged). (Photo) for hinged £160

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Barbados

1688SSG #210s-212s, 1920/21 ¼pñ3/- "Victory", Specimen Overprint, "P.O. fresh", original gum, Never Hinged (rare thus), Fine-Very Fine (Scott 140-151 var.). (Photo) for hinged £225

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Barbuda

1689SSG #1s-11s, 1922 ½pñ5/- Overprints, bright colors, original gum, lightly hinged or small h.r., 4/- small natural translucent spot, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 1-11 var., $215). (Photo) £225

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Batum

1690SG #11-18, 1919 5k-7r Overprints, set plus 1919 50 k Yellow (SG 3) all tied on unmalied blank Russian post card by Batum (Cyrillic) 12.3.20 favor cancel, Very Fine (Scott #3, 13-20). (Photo) ECV 75-100
1691SG #26, 1920 50r on 5k Brown-Lilac, fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine and scarce; signed Champion (Scott 30; $375). (Photo) (S.G. #26)£425

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Bechuanaland

1692SG #99-110, 1932 ½pñ10/- George V, original gum, lightly hinged (high values) or h.r. except 10/- Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 105-116, $294). (Photo) £250

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Bermuda

1693SG #13, 1874 "Three Pence" Surcharge on 1/- Green, used, small sealed tear at top right, Fine appearance (Scott 12; $900). (Photo) (S.G. #13)£850
1694SG #51b-55, 1918 2/- to £1 George V, rich colors, original gum, lightly hinged except £1 Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott 49-54, $679). (Photo) £600
1695SG #55, 1918 £ Purple and Black on Red, original gum, small h.r., fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 54, $350). (Photo) £325
1696SG #93, 1932 12/6 Grey and Orange, top left corner margin single with plate no. 1, original gum with typical brownish streaks, Never Hinged, margin thin not affecting stamp, Very Fine (Scott 128a, $225 for hinged). (Photo) for hinged £250
1697 SG #116a, 1940 2/- Deep Reddish Purple and Ultramarine on Grey-Blue, select example of this scarce shade, post office fresh, well centered, original gum, Never Hinged, choice Very Fine; photocopy of 2004 KGVI Expertising certificate for a block of four, this being the top right stamp. (Photo) (S.G. #116a)£350
1698S.G. #121e, 1952 £1 Bright Violet and Black on Scarlet, choice mint single, excellent centering, vivid rich colors, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; photocopy of 2004 KGVI Expertising certificate for the block of four from which this was taken (Photo) (S.G. #121e)£160

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British Central Africa

1699SSG #52s, 1897 £10 Black and Yellow, Specimen Overprint, excellent centering with radiant color, original gum, Very Fine and choice (Scott 41, $190). (Photo) £200
1700SG #63-66, 1903/04 2/6-£10 Edward VII, original or part (2/6) original gum, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott 65-68, $495). (Photo) £508


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