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••• British (continued) •••
Malaya-Malaysian States (continued)
Perak (continued)
| 2601 |  |  | S.G. #56, 1891 "PERAK/One/CENT" surcharge Ty.37 on 2c Rose, surcharge without bar over original value, strong color, part original gum, h.r., fresh and Fine (Scott #35a, $950) | £850 |
| 2602 | |  | S.G. #O8, 1889 "P.G.S." overprint on 24c Green, lovely color, large part original gum, h.r., Fine; 1999 Brandon certificate (Scott #O2, $700) | £750 |
Selangor
| 2603 |  |  | S.G. #8, 1882 "S." overprint on 2c Brown, partial black "B172" and red Kuala Lumpur cancels, light horiz. crease, Fine appearance, a rare stamp seldom offered in any condition; 2002 BPA certificate (Scott #2, $2,900) | £2750 |
| 2604 | |  | S.G. #38b, 1889 "SELANGOR" Ty.30 horizontal overprint on 2c Rose, an exceptionally scarce mint example of this overprint, strong color, original gum, Fine, showpiece sound example of this sought-after issue; 1998 BPA certificate (Scott #18A, $3,750) | £3750 |
| 2605 | |  | S.G. #66, 1897 $25 Green and orange fresh unrubbed colors, large part original gum, h.r., Fine sound example (Scott #41, $1,000) | £3250 |
| 2606 | |  | S.G. #66, 1897 $25 Green and orange light Kajang 1897 cancel, fresh and Very Fine, scarce postal cancel on this high value; signed J.Schl(esinger), Thier (Scott #41, umpriced) | £3250 |
| 2607 | |  | S.G. #J206b, 207a, 208, 210b, 211b, 212, 213b, 214-20, 223, 1942 1c-50c, $5 Mosque, Hisamud-din Alam Shah, Ty.1 violet single frame chops fresh colors, original gum, some lightly hinged (rare 2c small h.r.), Fine-Very Fine; 2c signed (Scott #N1-15, $1,593) | £3200 |
Sungei Ujong
| 2608 | | S.G. #12, 1882 2c Brown, with "S.U." overprint, fresh color, original gum, Fine (Scott #6, $350) | £300 | |
| 2609 | |  | S.G. #48, 1891 "SUNGEI UJONG/Two Cents" Ty.33 overprint on 24c Green, large part original gum, fresh and Fine (Scott #30, $850) | £900 |
Trengganu
| 2610 | |  | S.G. #18, 1912 $25 Rose carmine and green, select quality single with excellent centering, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Scott #19, $1,100) | £1000 |
| 2611 | |  | S.G. #44, 1938 $5 Green and red on yellow, vivid colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice (Scott #38, $350) | £425 |
| 2612 | |  | S.G. #45, 1921 $25 Purple and blue, deep rich colors, well centered, original gum, Very Fine (Scott #39, $750) | £800 |
| 2613 | |  | S.G. #J97-98, 100-04, 106-15, 1942 1c/$5 Sultan Suleiman, Ty.1 violet or black single frame chops, fresh colors, original gum, some lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine; $1 (J113) signed Chan (Scott #N1-17, $2,996) | £4900 |
| 2614 | |  | S.G. #J97b-98b, 102b, 103a, 104b, 106a-111a, 114b, 1942 1c/$3 Sultan Suleiman, Ty.1 red single frame chops, original gum, few lightly hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott #N18-29, $1,320) | £1200 |
Malta
| 2615 | () |  | S.G. #96, 1919 10/- Black, slightly dist. original gum, nearly Very Fine (Scott #65, $3,500) | £2750 |
| 2616 | |  | S.G. #104, 1922 10/- Black, very well centered, unobtrusive Valetta corner cancel, fresh and Extremely Fine (Scott #73, $750) | £700 |
Mauritius
| 2617 | |  | S.G. #3, 1848 1p Orange vermilion on yellowish, Earliest impression, clear margins three sides, clear to touching at right, small thin in the left margin, still a Fine example of this classic (Scott #3, $15,750) | £13000 |
| 2618 | |  | S.G. #27, 1858 (4d) Green, ample to large margins all around deep rich color, original gum, Very Fine, signed "AD" (Diena) (Scott #9; $500). | £450 |
| 2619 | |  | S.G. #41a, 1859 1p Red on white laid paper, partial strike of barred oval cancel, margins to just clear at left, a Fine and elusive sound example (Scott #16b, $1,700) | £1100 |
| 2620 | |  | S.G. #222, 1924 50R Dull purple and green, well centered with fresh color, original gum, Never Hinged, pinhole, otherwise Very Fine (Scott #200, $900) | £700 |
Mesopotamia
| 2621 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #4, 1917 1/2a on 10pa Green, Mosque of Selim, rich color, original gum, Never Hinged, Very Fine and choice, a very rare stamp (only 119 issued) in exceptional condition (Scott #N7, $1,100) | £1200 |
| 2622 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #8, 1917 2a on 1pi Blue, with additional red 5 point star overprint, unusually fresh color, original gum, Fine, a rare sound mint single with only 59 issued; 1968 BPA certificate (Scott #N9, $4,000) | £3750 |
| 2623 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #15, 1917 1a on 20pa Rose, with 6 point star and crescent overprint, fresh example of this rare issue, original gum, cancel-like spots most likely extraneous ink from an uncleaned plate, Fine, only 288 issued; signed Holcombe and with his 1983 certificate (Scott #N22, $400) | £500 |
| 2624 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #16, 1917 1a on 20pa Carmine, with 5 point star and crescent overprint, additionally overprinted in Arabic, well centered, original gum, Very Fine, seldom offered in any condition but to find an original gum example in sound condition, especially with only 65 issued, is an opportunity not to be missed; signed Champion, 1970 BPA certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #N20, $5,000) | £4250 |
| 2625 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #21, 1917 1a on 20pa Rose, with 5 point star and crescent overprint, well centered, small part original gum, Very Fine (Scott #N24, $120) | £140 |
| 2626 | |  | Issues for Baghdad, S.G. #25, 1917 2pa on 1pi Blue, with 5 point star and crescent overprint, partial Baghdad cancel, fresh and Fine, quite scarce with only 657 issued; 1988 RPS certificate (Scott #N23, $1,750) | £1800 |
Montserrat
| 2627 | |  | S.G. #2b, 1876 6p Green, with "S" of "MONTSERRAT" inverted, light cancel, fresh and Fine, scarcer than most of the other inverted "S" varieties as it was thought to have been corrected; 1961 BPA certificate (Scott #2c, $1,350) | £1100 |
| 2628 | |  | S.G. #11, 1884 4p Blue, transparent cancel, Very Fine; 1981 PF certificate (Scott #9, $300) | £250 |
Nauru
| 2629 | |  | S.G. #1/12, 20, 22, 23, 24, 1916-23 1/2d-10/- George V overprinted "Nauru" cplt., original gum, most lightly hinged including 10/- very lightly hinged, high values even gum toning as often, Fine-Very Fine (Scott #1-16; $670). | £585 |
| 2630 | |  | S.G. #21-23, 1916 2/6 to 10/- Seahorses overprinted "NAURU", De La Rue printing, wonderfully fresh, well centered and full perforations, original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine (Scott #13-15; $495 for hinged). for hinged | £420 |
Nepal
| 2631 | |  | Scott #11, 1917 1/2a Red orange on native wove paper, strong color, large to wide margins, without gum as issued, Extremely Fine, a choice example of this key issue | £1350 |
Nevis
| 2632 | |  | S.G. #6a, 1862 4p Rose on bluish wove paper, well centered, disturbed gum, few blunted perfs, otherwise Very Fine (Scott #2, $850) | £800 |
| 2633 | () |  | S.G. #7a, 1861 6p Grey on bluish wove paper, strong color, unused, fresh and Fine; signed Bloch and Sismondo, 1979 Friedl and 2004 Sismondo certificates (Scott #3, $700) | £650 |
| 2634 | |  | S.G. #8a, 1861 1/- Green on bluish wove paper, rich color, large part original gum, some blunted perfs at left, otherwise Fine; signed Sismondo and with his 2004 certificate (Scott #4, $1,050) | £950 |
| 2635 | |  | S.G. #14, 1876 1/- Yellow green, excellent centering, small part original gum, paper adherence on back, Very Fine (Scott #11, $950) | £850 |
| 2636 | |  | S.G. #14a, 1876 1/- Yellow green on vertically laid paper, rich color, barred oval cancel, small faults incl. vertical crease ending in small tear, Fine appearance, a very rare stamp seldom appearing at auction in any condition; 1997 APS certificate (Scott #13, $5,750) | £6000 |
| 2637 | |  | S.G. #32, 1883 6p Green, large part original gum, fresh and Fine (Scott #28, $425) | £400 |
New Britain
| 2638 | |  | S.G. #10, 1914 5p on 5pf Black and purple on buff, nicely centered, part original gum, Very Fine (Scott #10, $500) | £475 |
| 2639 | |  | S.G. #13, 1914 2/- on 2M Blue, attractive example of this high value, original gum, fresh and nearly Very Fine, only 57 2M stamps were surcharged (Scott #13, $1,800) | £1800 |
| 2640 | |  | S.G. #14, 1914 3/- on 3M Violet black, rich color, part original gum, Fine; only 48 3/- values were issued (Scott #14, $3,500) | £3500 |
| 2641 | () |  | S.G. #21, 1914 2 1/2p on 20pf Ultramarine, nicely centered, unused, Very Fine; signed (Scott #21, $1,750) | £1600 |
| 2642 | |  | S.G. #54, 1914 3p on 25pf Black and red on yellow, Setting VI, pos. 3, excellent centering and strong colors, large part original gum, choice Very Fine, examples from setting VI are rare; signed Calves, Holcombe, et al, 1995 Holcombe certificate (Scott #34, $325) | £300 |
| 2643 | |  | S.G. #58, 1914 8p on 80pf Black and carmine on rose, rich colors, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Fine; signed Champion (Scott #38, $575) | £400 |
| 2644 | |  | S.G. #59, 1914 1/- on 1M Carmine, rich radiant color, original gum, very lightly hinged, Fine and rare with only 85 issued (Scott #39, $2,200) | £2250 |
| 2645 | |  | S.G. #60, 1914 2/- on 2M Blue, well centered, rich color, original gum, Very Fine, only 200 were printed; 1936 BPA certificate (Scott #40, $1,400) | £1200 |
| 2646 | () |  | S.G. #61, 1914 3/- on 3M Violet black, regummed over small repair at bottom right, Fine appearance, only 45 3M stamps were surcharged; signed Bothe, BŸhler (Scott #41, $4,000) | £4000 |
| 2647 | |  | S.G. #64, 1915 1p on 2p on 20pf Ultramarine, excellent centering, large part original gum, choice Very Fine example of this rare provisional surcharge (Scott #45, $3,250) | £3250 |
New Guinea
| 2648 |  |  | S.G. #5, 1914 2 1/2 on 10pf Carmine, mint block of four, post office fresh and well centered, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, a few perf. separations at bottom, Extremely Fine (Scott #5; $280 for hinged). | £280 |
| 2649 | |  | S.G. #204, 1935 £2 Bright violet, original gum, very lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine (Scott #C44; $260). | £250 |
| 2650 | |  | S.G. #205, 1935 £5 Emerald green ,nicely centered with strong color, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #C45, $625) | £550 |
New Zealand
| 2651 | |  | S.G. #186, 1878 5/- Grey, attractive mint example with fresh color, original gum, very lightly hinged, some light natural gum wrinkles, Fine (Scott #60, $550) | £375 |
| 2652 | |  | S.G. #259, 1898 5/- Vermilion, well centered, rich color, original gum, hr, choice Very Fine (Scott #83; $400). | £225 |
| 2653 | |  | S.G. #405a, 1909 1d Carmine, imperforate, horizontal pair, ample to mostly large margins, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #131a; $350). | £350 |
| 2654 | |  | S.G. #412-15, 1913 1/2p-6p Auckland Exhibition Overprints, cplt., lightly cancelled, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott #130e-137e, $1,000) | £600 |
| 2655 | |  | S.G. #O3, 1891/1906 1/2p Black, Perf 10x11, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in rose, original gum, fresh and Fine; 1990 Brandon certificate (Scott #O9, $250 for used)..SG for used | £325 |
| 2656 | |  | S.G. #O8, 1891/1906 2p Mauve lilac, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, Wellington 8 SP 10 squared circle cancel, few blunted or short perfs at bottom, otherwise Fine; 1979 RPS certificate (Scott #O8, unpriced) | £375 |
| 2657 | |  | S.G. #O11, 1891/1906 5p Olive black, Perf 12x11 1/2, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, partial Wellington cancel, usual rough perfs, fresh and Fine; 1999 RPSNZ certificate (Scott #O4, $500) | £500 |
| 2658 | |  | S.G. #O15, 1891/1906 2 1/2p Blue, Perf 11, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, large part original gum, fresh and Fine; 1996 Brandon certificate (Scott #O11, $425 for used) SG for used | £500 |
| 2659 | |  | S.G. #O15, 1891/1906 2 1/2p Blue, Perf 11, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, indistinct cancels, usual rough perfs, Fine (Scott #O11, $425) | £500 |
| 2660 | |  | S.G. #O17a, 1891/1906 5p Purple brown, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in green, rich color, original gum, fresh and Fine; signed Bloch, 1996 Brandon certificate (Scott #O15, $500 for used) for used | £500 |
| 2661 | |  | S.G. #O18, 1891/1906 8p Indigo, Perf 11, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, strong color, large part original gum, h.r., fresh and Fine; photocopy of 1995 Brandon certificate (Scott #O14, $625 for used) SG for used | £650 |
| 2662 | |  | S.G. #O18 var., 1891/1906 8p Indigo, Perf 15, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, well centered, original gum, usual rough perfs, Very Fine; 1969 RPS certificate (Scott #O10, $575 for used) SG for used | £650 |
| 2663 | |  | S.G. #O20, 1891/1906 1p Carmine, Perf 14, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, very well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine; signed Bloch, 1996 Brandon certificate (Scott #O18, $275 for used) SG for used | £350 |
| 2664 | |  | S.G. #O22, 1891/1906 3p Yellow brown, "O.P.S.O." handstamp in violet, rich color, large part original gum, fresh and Fine; 1968 RPS certificate (Scott #O12, $525 for used)....SG for used | £550 |
| 2665 | |  | S.G. #O72a, 1908/09 £1 Rose pink, overprinted "OFFICIAL.", well centered, original gum, barest trace of hinging, usual rough perfs, fresh and Extremely Fine, a select example (Scott #O40, $800) | £550 |
Niger Coast Protectorate
| 2666 | |  | S.G. #7a, 1893 1/2p on Half of 1p Lilac, Unsevered pair, large part original gum, Fine; 1958 BPA certificate (Scott #7c, $550) | £475 |
| 2667 | |  | S.G. #7a, 1893 red "1/2d" on half of 1d Lilac, unsevered pair, fresh mint example, strong color, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine; 1983 Rendon certificate (Scott #7c; $550). | £475 |
| 2668 | |  | S.G. #11, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in green, rich color on fresh paper, original gum, h.r., Fine (Scott #25; $250). | £300 |
| 2669 | |  | S.G. #14, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 4 surcharge in blue, original gum, Fine (Scott #24; $325). | £375 |
| 2670 | |  | S.G. #19, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 6 surcharge in vermilion, incredibly fresh mint single, rich color on crisp paper, original gum, barest trace of hinging (appears N.H.), Very Fine; 1990 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #21; $350). | £425 |
| 2671 | |  | S.G. #20, 1893 1/2d on 2d Green and carmine, Ty. 7 surcharge in violet, bright and fresh, tied to piece by light town cancel, Very Fine (Scott #8; $250). | £250 |
| 2672 | |  | S.G. #21, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 7 surcharge in vermilion, used with maximum strike of "Brass River/Mr 26, 94" c.d.s., Very Fine (Scott #10; $325). | £180 |
| 2673 | |  | S.G. #27, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 8 surcharge in green, rich color on fresh paper, original gum, Very Fine (Scott #13; $475). | £425 |
| 2674 | |  | S.G. #30, 1893 1/2d on 2d Green and carmine, Ty. 9 surcharge in blue, an attractive mint example of this rare stamp, fresh colors, small part original gum with some light adhesions, Fine; only 60 of the blue surcharges were produced (Scott #15; $1,700). | £1800 |
| 2675 | |  | S.G. #32, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 9 surcharge in blue, fresh mint single, strong color, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; 1986 Brandon certificate (Scott #18; $400). | £425 |
| 2676 | |  | S.G. #33, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Purple on blue, Ty. 9 surcharge in green, fresh and well centered, lightly cancelled, Very Fine; signed Brun (Scott #19; $450). | £475 |
| 2677 | |  | S.G. #35, 1893 1/2d on 2 1/2d Violet on blue, Ty. 10 surcharge in green, well centered and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and scarce; only 120 stamps were issued (Scott #28; $475). | £500 |
| 2678 | |  | S.G. #37, 1893 1/- on 2d Green and carmine, Ty. 11 surcharge in violet, fresh color, neat c.d.s. cancel, Fine and scarce; only 176 stamps were printed (Scott #29; $400). | £350 |
| 2679 | |  | S.G. #38, 1893 1/- on 2d Green and carmine, Ty. 11 surcharge in vermilion, original gum, very lightly hinged, light even toning, otherwise Very Fine (Scott #30; $675). | £600 |
| 2680 |  |  | S.G. #40, 1893 5/- on 2d Green and carmine, Ty. 12 surcharge in violet, an attractive mint example of this rarity, nicely centered, fresh color, original gum, Very Fine; an important British Commonwealth rarity, with only 28 copies printed; 1969 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #32; $10,250). | £9000 |
| 2681 | |  | S.G. #41, 1893 10/- on 5d Dull purple and blue, Ty. 12 surcharge in vermilion, a select mint example of this terribly rare stamp, bright and fresh, centered a bit to left as are all known genuine examples, original gum, Very Fine for this; a mere 32 copies were printed; 1981 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #33; $6,750). | £6500 |
| 2682 | |  | S.G. #58, 1894 "1/2" Opobo red provisional surcharge on half of 1d Pale blue Victoria, the left half tied to piece by clear "Opobo River/Au 23, 94" c.d.s., Very Fine (Scott #49; $375). | £325 |
| 2683 | |  | S.G. #59, 1894 "1" Opobo provisional surcharge on half of 2d Green and carmine, the right half tied to small piece by partial "Opobo River/Oc 23, 94" c.d.s., Very Fine (Scott #50; $400). | £375 |
| 2684 | |  | S.G. #63, 1894 "1/2" Opobo violet provisional surcharge on half of 1p Vermilion Victoria, the right half tied to piece by full strike of "Opobo River/Oc 7, 94" c.d.s., intense color, fresh and Very Fine (Scott #52; $750). | £700 |
| 2685 | |  | S.G. #64, 1894 "1/2" Opobo provisional blue surcharge on half of 1d Vermilion Victoria, the left half tied to small piece by partial "Opobo River/Oc 30, 94" c.d.s., Very Fine; signed Kohler and accompanied by 2001 Brandon certificate (Scott #51; $475). | £450 |
| 2686 | |  | S.G. #65, 1894 Old Calabar "One/Half Penny" surcharge on 1 1/2d Blue Victoria, used with full strike of "Old Calabar/Au 21, 94" c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine (Scott #54; $250). | £225 |
North Borneo
| 2687 | |  | S.G. #178-83, 1911 25c-$10 Coat of Arms cplt., original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine set (Scott #152-57; $255). | £550 |
| 2688 | | S.G. #201, 1916 25c Green, Cross overprint in vermilion, rich colors, original gum, fresh and Fine; only 900 were printed signed Champion (Scott #B13, $450) | £350 | |
| 2689 | |  | S.G. #277-94, 1925-28 1c-$10 Pictorials cplt., fresh mint set, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine (Scott #167-84; $449). | £750 |
| 2690 | |  | S.G. #J1-15, 1942 1c-$5 Japanese occupation overprints, cplt., fresh colors, original gum ($ values lightly toned), most (incl. $5) lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine; $5 signed Chan (Scott #N1-15, $3,355) | £3450 |
| 2691 | |  | S.G. #J16b, 1942 1c "WAR TAX" overprint, additionally overprinted in violet for Japanese occupation, nicely centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine and scarce, violet overprint unpriced mint in SG, used are priced at 2.5x the value of the black ovpt (Scott #N15A, $625) SG for normal black ovpt | £600 |
| 2692 | |  | S.G. #J16b, 1942 2c "WAR TAX" overprint, additionally overprinted in violet for Japanese occupation, excellent centering, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine, scarce so nice, violet overprint unpriced mint in SG, used are priced at 1.8x the value of the black ovpt (Scott #N15A, $625) SG for normal black ovpt | £1400 |
| 2693 | |  | S.G. #J34, 1944 $5 on $1 Carmine and brown, with black Japanese occupation overprint, well centered single tied on piece by 1945 cancel, choice Very Fine, a select used example of this very rare occupation issue; 2000 BPA certificate (Scott #N31, $3,800) | £3000 |
North West Pacific Islands
| 2694 | |  | S.G. #85, 1916 Brown and ultramarine, Die II, overprint type b, original gum, liughtly hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott #10, $500) | £425 |
| 2695 | |  | S.G. #85, 1916 Brown and ultramarine, Die II, overprint type c, original gum, Fine (Scott #10, $500) | £425 |
Northern Nigeria
| 2696 | |  | S.G. #19, 1904 £25 Green and carmine, an excellent mint example of this high value world class rarity, well centered, rich fresh colors, full and even perforations, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; one of the most sought-after rarities of the British Commonwealth, of which it is believed that fewer than ten examples exist;. signed Rendon and accompanied by 1980 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #18A; $42,500). | £50000 |
Nyasaland Protectorate
| 2697 | |  | S.G. #14, 1891 £1 Deep blue with "B.C.A." overprint, original gum, Fine; signed Brun (Scott #14; $825). | £750 |
| 2698 | |  | S.G. #30, 1895 £10 Black and orange-vermilion, an especially choice mint example of this popular high value, being considerably better centered than typically encountered, plus it is marvelously fresh, with vivid rich colors on crisp clean paper, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine; seldom found this nice; signed Block and Diena and accompanied by 1974 Alberto Diena and 1982 Friedl certificates (Scott #30; $6,500). | £5500 |
| 2699 | |  | S.G. #31, 1895 £25 Black and blue-green, fresh mint example of this rare high value, uncommonly well centered, rich colors on crisp white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, small piece of foreign matter adhering the the head of the right figure from after the certificate was issued, otherwise Very Fine; signed Alberto Diena and accompanied by his 1971 certificate (Scott #31; $11,500). | £11000 |
| 2700 | |  | S.G. #40, 1896 £1 Black and blue, incredibly well centered, bright and fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, shallow gummed-over thinned spot in the top right corner not noted on the certificate, Extremely Fine appearance; signed Bloch and accompanied by clear 1980 Friedl certificate (Scott #40; $1,050). | £900 |
| 2701 | () |  | S.G. #41, 1896 £10 Black and orange, a handsome mint example of this popular high value, being considerably better centered than normal, vivid rich colors on fresh white paper, skillfully regummed, Very Fine (Scott #41; $7,750). | £7500 |
| 2702 | |  | S.G. #41s-42s, 1896 £10 Black and orange and £25 Black and green, overprinted "Specimen", luxuriant colors, original gum, h.r., minor gum creases, otherwise Very Fine (Scott #41s-42s; $585). | £505 |
| 2703 | |  | S.G. 67s, 1903-04 £10 Grey and blue, overprinted "Specimen", rich color on crisp white paper, original gum, lightly hinged, nearly Very Fine (Scott #69s; $400). | £400 |
| 2704 | |  | S.G. #69-71, 1907 2d Dull and bright purple and 4d Grey-green and black, watermarked multiple crown and "CA", a lovely duo of these incredibly rare stamps, fresh and well centered, original gum, 2d lightly hinged and the 4d h.r., Very Fine; only eighteen examples of each of these values ever reached the philatelic marketplace, and with a set of singles in the British Philatelic Library Collection and a set of singles and blocks of four in the Royal collection, this leaves a mere twelve examples of each value available to collectors; certainly the centerpiece of any British Commonwealth or British Africa collection (Scott #71-72; $25,000). | £26000 |
| 2705 | |  | S.G. #75w, 1908 3p Purple on yellow, Watermark inverted, nicely centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Scott #4 var.) | £250 |
| 2706 | |  | S.G. #76w, 1908 4p Black and red on yellow, Watermark inverted, well centered with rich colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine (Scott #5 var.) | £120 |
| 2707 | |  | S.G. #81, 1908 £1 Purple and black on red, original gum, usual bit of rubbing in vignette, Fine (Scott #10, $500) | £475 |
| 2708 | 8 |  | S.G. #82, 1908 £10 Purple and ultramarine, a particularly fresh mint example of this popular high value rarity, clean original gum which has only been very lightly hinged, some minor light rubbing which is endemic to the chalky papers, Very Fine; signed Diena and Bloch and accompanied by 1980 Friedl certificate (Scott #11; $8,000). | £9000 |
| 2709 | |  | S.G. #95f, 1913 4/- Carmine and black, Damaged leaf at bottom right var. original gum, fresh and Fine (Scott #21 var.) | £250 |
| 2710 | |  | S.G. #99e, 1919 £10 Purple and royal blue, vivid rich colors, nicely centered, original gum, lightly hinged, some foxing, Very Fine appearance (Scott #24; $3,750). | £3500 |
| 2711 | |  | S.G. #109b, 1926 2/- Purple and blue on pale blue, Broken crown and scroll var. original gum, very lightly hinged, fresh and Fine (Scott #33 var) | £160 |
| 2712 | |  | S.G. #111a, 1927 4/- Carmine and black, Break in scroll var. excellent centering, original gum, lightly hinged, choice Very Fine (Scott #35 var.) | £170 |
Palestine
| 2713 | |  | S.G. #71s/89s, 1922 1m-20P Definitives, overprinted "Specimen" cplt., original gum, lightly hinged, 1m and 4m thin, otherwise a Fine-Very Fine set (Scott #48-62). | £400 |
Rhodesia
| 2714 | PP |  | S.G. #1P/12P, 1892 1p-£5 Arms, Imperforate plate proofs, 1892 issues complete to the £5 in issued colors on gummed unwatermarked paper, original gum with some values somewhat dist. gum, £5 small thin spot, otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Scott #2/18 var.). | Est. £1000-1500 |
| 2715 | |  | S.G. #12, 1892 £5 Sage-green, used with neat registry postmark, strong color on fresh paper, pulled perf. at top, otherwise Fine (Scott #18; $450). | £450 |
| 2716 | |  | S.G. #13, 1892 £10 Brown, used with Bulawayo c.d.s., rich color on crisp clean paper, a couple nibbed perfs. at base, otherwise Fine (Scott #19; $800). | £700 |
| 2717 | |  | S.G. #51, 1896 "One Penny" on 3d Grey-black and green, well centered, part original gum, Very Fine (Scott #40; $525). | £500 |
| 2718 | |  | S.G. #73, 1897 £1 Black and red-brown on green, luxuriant colors on fresh paper, large part original gum, Very Fine (Scott #57; $400). | £350 |
| 2719 | |  | S.G. #74, 1897 £2 Rosy red, well centered for this, lovely fresh color, disturbed part original gum, Very Fine; 2000 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #58; $1,775). | £1700 |
| 2720 | B |  | S.G. #77b, 1898 1p Rose, Vertical pair, Imperforate between, block of four comprised of two pairs, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice, a rare multiple of this desirable error (Scott #60b, $1,150) | £1000 |
| 2721 | |  | S.G. #92, 1901 £5 Deep blue, premium mint single with intense color, original gum, nearly Very Fine, a rare stamp made especially so in this select quality; signed Oliva, Diena, 1985 RPS certificate (Scott #74, $3,500) | £3250 |
| 2722 | |  | S.G. #93, 1898 £10 Lilac, a fantastic mint example of this scarce and difficult high value, possessing several desirable physical characteristics which would be hard to improve upon, including being in a post office fresh state of preservation, with pretty pastel color on crisp white paper, particularly well centered, full perforations all around, pristine original gum, Never Hinged, Extremely Fine; signed and accompanied by 1997 H. Richter certificate (Scott #75; $3,750 for hinged). for hinged | £3250 |
| 2723 | |  | S.G. #93a, 1901 £20 Yellow-bister, handsome appearing mint example of this very rare stamp, vivid rich color on fresh white paper, full original gum, Never Hinged, horizontal creases, Very Fine appearance; a stamp which is missing from most collections; 2002 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #75A; $19,000). | £14000 |
| 2724 | |  | S.G. #113c, 1909 £2 Brown, intense color on fresh white paper, neat c.d.s. cancel, Fine (Scott #100; $325). | £300 |
| 2725 | |  | S.G. #113d, 1912 £2 Rosy red on bluish paper, Perf 14 1/2x15 original gum, lightly hinged, few nibbed perfs at left, still Fine example of this high value; 1994 PSE certificate (Scott #100 var.) | £3250 |
| 2726 | |  | S.G. #141ab, 1910 5p Purple brown and ochre, Error of color, lovely characteristic shade, large part light evenly toned original gum, Fine; 1985 RPS certificate (Scott #107a, $525) | £600 |
| 2727 | |  | S.G. #149, 1910 10p Scarlet and reddish mauve, "Gash in ear" var., well centered, original gum, Very Fine (Scott #110 var.) | Est. £150-200 |
| 2728 | |  | S.G. #164, 1910 10/- Blue-green and orange, strong colors on fresh paper, large margins, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #117; $425). | £375 |
| 2729 | |  | S.G. 166a, 1910 £1 Crimson and slate-black, deep rich colors on crisp white paper, original gum, relatively lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #118a, $1,250). | £1400 |
| 2730 | |  | S.G. #179, 1910 £1 Red and black, perforated 15, used with neat Bulawayo registry postmark, good colors on fresh paper, blue crayon registry marking partially erased causing slight rubbing and fading in the middle, otherwise Fine and rare; 1979 P.F. certificate (Scott #118c; $3,500). | £3000 |
| 2731 | |  | S.G. #185a, 1910 8p Grey purple and dull purple, Perf 13 1/2, excellent centering, original gum, h.r., Very Fine and choice; 1984 PFSA certificate (Scott #109a var.) | £375 |
| 2732 | |  | S.G. #185a, 1910 8p Grey purple and dull purple, Perf 13 1/2, "Gash in Ear" var., very well centered, original gum, small h.r., fresh and Very Fine (Scott #109a var.) | Est. £400-500 |
| 2733 | P |  | 1913/22 "Admiral" Head Proof, in black on cream paper, large official punch hole at top just into rim of cap, some light wrinkling as usual, Very Fine. | Est. £150-200 |
| 2734 | |  | S.G. #199a, 1917 1 1/2p Drab brown, Horizontal pair, Imperforate between, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and scarce (Scott #121d, $625) | £750 |
| 2735 | |  | S.G. #240, 1913 7sh6p Blackish purple and slate black, Perf 14, Head die II, very well centered, original gum, Very Fine example of this scarcer shade; 2000 Brandon certificate (Scott #136a, $260) | £300 |
| 2736 | |  | S.G. #242, 1913/19 £1 Black and purple, Die II, Perf 14, nicely centered, light transparent cancel, Very Fine (Scott #138, $625) | £550 |
| 2737 | P |  | S.G. #273P, 1913 2sh Black and brown, Waterlow proof, Perf 14, Head die III, bottom margin block of four with official punch holes on gummed stamp paper, Very Fine (Scott #132 var.) | Est. £150-200 |
| 2738 | |  | S.G. #276a, 1913 7sh6p Maroon and slate black, Perf 14, Head die III, deep rich colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and scarce; 2000 Brandon certificate (Scott #136a var.) | £800 |
| 2739 | |  | S.G. #290 var., 1 1/2p Brown olive, Perf 15, imperforate interpanneau margin at top, original gum, "stamp" Never Hinged, margin h.r. and horiz. crease, still Very Fine (Scott #121a var.) | Est. £75-100 |
St. Christopher
| 2740 |  |  | 1792/1845 Covers to London, group of five folded letters, 1) 1792 folded lettersheet (datelined "St. Christopher") with ms "5" and light "PORTSMOUTH SHIP LRE" marking, 2) 1816 folded letter with ms. "2/2" and nice strike of "ST. KITTS" dated fleuron cancel, 3) 1844 folded letter with St. Kitts dbl circle cancel on reverse, 4) 1844 folded letter with ms. "1/-" and an indistinct red cancel, back side with crisp strike of black St. Kitts fleuron, 5) 1845 folded letter with ms. "1/-" backside with strong St. Kitts cds and London arrival cancels (letter in French datelined Marigot (St.. Maarten) and mentioning Governor of Guadeloupe), Fine and interesting lot. | Est. £300-400 |
St. Helena
| 2741 | |  | S.G. #16, 1871 6d Dull blue, fresh and bright, original gum, slight h.r., Very Fine (Scott #3; $850). | £750 |
| 2742 | |  | S.G. #92-96, 1922-37 4d-£1 George V, cplt., fresh, most lightly hinged, Very Fine set (Scott #95-99; $589.50). | £450 |
| 2743 | |  | S.G. 92-96, 1922-23 4d-£1 George V cplt., fresh and well centered, original gum, 4d h.r., 2/6 and 5/- N.H., others lightly hinged, Very Fine set (Scott #95-99; $589.50). | £450 |
| 2744 | / |  | S.G. #99c-101c, 1922 1 1/2d-3d George V, cleft rock, pos. R. 5/1, the bottom left stamp in a bottom left corner margin blocks of four of the 1 1/2d and 3d, the 2d a single, original gum, lightly hinged or small h.r., the 1 1/2d variety Never Hinged, Extremely Fine. | £255 |
| 2745 | |  | S.G. #113, 1922 15/- Grey and purple on blue, original gum, h.r., Very Fine (Scott #94; $1,025). | £900 |
| 2746 | |  | S.G. #113, 1922 15/- Grey and purple on blue, original gum, fresh and Fine (Scott #94; $1,025). | £900 |
| 2747 | |  | S.G. #172-75, 1961 2 1/2c + 3d to 10c + 1/- Tristan Relief cplt., each used with neat "St. Helena/Oc 12, 61" first day of issue postmark, all well centered, Very Fine and attractive; only 434 sets were issued; 1979 B.P.A. and 2004 Sismondo certificates. | £2250 |
St. Kitts-Nevis
| 2748 | |  | S.G. #60, 1923 £1 Black and purple on red, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Scott #64, $850) | £750 |
St. Lucia
| 2749 | |  | S.G. #10, 1863 "Six/Pence" on (4d) Indigo, attractive example of this rare stamp, which was prepared for use but never issued, rich color on fresh paper, original gum, Very Fine for this; 1996 Brandon certificate (Scott #26; $1,250). | £1100 |
| 2750 | |  | S.G. #43-52, 1891-98 1/2d-10/- Victoria, Die II cplt., original gum, lightly hinged, 5/- and 10/- trivial light toning, Fine-Very Fine set. | £170 |
| 2751 | |  | S.G. #64-7, 1904-10 1/2d-5/- Edward VII cplt., original gum SG #75 some gum toning spots, still a Fine-Very Fine set (Scott #50-63;$244). | £250 |
St. Vincent
| 2752 | |  | S.G. #14, 1869 1/- Brown, rich color and clear impression, part original gum, Fine (Scott #10; $600). | £500 |
| 2753 | () |  | S.G. #20, 1873 1/- Lilac rose, perf. 11 to 12 1/2 x 15, unused example of this elusive stamp, rich color on crisp clean paper, pulled perforation at right not noted on the certificate, otherwise Fine; 1955 B.P.A. certificate. | £5500 |
| 2754 | |  | S.G. #20, 1873 1/- Lilac rose, perf. 11 to 12 1/2 x 15, used with "A10" in barred oval and a bit of red c.d.s. as well, strong color on fresh paper, Very Fine for this (Scott #22; $425). | £350 |
| 2755 | |  | S.G. #28, 1880 "d/1" surcharge on half of 6d Deep blue-green, the left half, part original gum, Very Fine; 1949 B.P.A. certificate (Scott #30; $475). | £500 |
| 2756 | () |  | S.G. #32, 1880 5/- Rose-red, unused with trace of original gum, much better centered than usual for this difficult stamp, Very Fine (Scott #29; $1,250). | £1000 |
| 2757 | |  | S.G. #34, 1881 "One Penny" on 6d Bright green, neat 1881 c.d.s. cancel, fresh and Fine (Scott #32; $425). | £350 |
| 2758 | () |  | S.G. #35, "4d" on 1/- Bright vermilion, unused, intense color on fresh paper, pulled perforation at upper right, otherwise Fine and scarce; 1962 Friedl certificate (Scott #33; $1,900). | £1600 |
| 2759 | |  | S.G. #93, 1911 £1 Purple and black on red, deep rich colors on fresh paper, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #89; $325). | £275 |
Samoa
| 2760 | |  | S.G. #64ba, 1898 2/6 Deep purple on toned paper, Vertical pair, Imperforate between, top pair in a bottom margin vertical strip of three, very well centered, original gum, Very Fine and choice (Scott #19i, $500) | £450 |
| 2761 | |  | S.G. #110, "1 Shillings." surcharge on 1M Carmine, nicely centered, light evenly toned original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine, quite rare with only 100 printed; signed Bothe, Dr. Oertel, Richter, Champion (Scott #110, $3,000) | £3250 |
| 2762 | |  | S.G. #112, 1914 "2 Shillings." surcharge on 2M Blue, excellent centering, light evenly toned original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine, quite rare with only 126 issued; 1988 BŸhler certificate (Scott #111, $3,000) | £3250 |
| 2763 | |  | S.G. #113, 1914 "3 Shillings." surcharge on 3M Violet black, deep rich color, original gum with some bits of black offset, Very Fine, only 458 were issued; signed Brun, 1992 BPA certificate (Scott #112, $1,200) | £1400 |
| 2764 | |  | S.G. #114, 1914 "5 Shillings." surcharge on 5M Carmine and black, strong colors, original gum, Very Finer and scarce with only 534 issued; signed Champion, 1994 RPS certificate (Scott #113, $1,000) | £1100 |
Seychelles
| 2765 | |  | S.G. #1-8, 22-25, 28-36, 1890-1900 2c/R2.25 Victoria, original gum, lightly hinged or small hr, various lower values with small bit of gum toning incl SG #6 with toning showing through at bottom, otherwise Fine-Very Fine (Scott #1-21; $467). | £443 |
| 2766 | / |  | S.G. #26, 1896 18c on 45c Brown and carmine, top partial pane of 48 (split vertically down the center) and containing the full overprint setting of 30 and the varieties short "T" (pos. 3, 33), short "N" (pos. 5, 35), sliced "8" (pos. 20), narrow "E" (pos. 27) but does not show the raised "S (pos. 12) or broken "C" (pos. 19) found on other positional examples of the setting, original gum, stamps Never Hinged, top margin hinged, Fine-Very Fine, an extraordinary showpiece multiple (Scott #27, $384+) | £336 |
| 2767 | / |  | S.G. #38, 1901 3c on 16c Chestnut and ultramarine, bottom left corner plate no. 2 margin block of 30, complete overprint setting showing many varieties in the "3 cents" and bars surcharge incl. broken letters and "3", partial bars, etc., the 9th stamp (pos. 7/3) shows the malformed "S" variety, original gum, top stamps lightly hinged, others Never Hinged, Fine-Very Fine, nice positional block for the specilaist (Scott #30) | £325 |
| 2768 | |  | S.G. #38c, 1901 3c on 16c Chestnut and ultramarine, "3 cents" omitted, light evenly toned part original gum, Fine; 1987 RPS certificate (Scott #30a, $625) | £550 |
| 2769 | |  | S.G. #40a, 1901 6c on 8c Brown purple and ultramarine, Surcharge inverted, great color, original gum, Fine and attractive; 1942 RPS certificate (Scott #32a, $750) | £650 |
| 2770 | |  | S.G. #46a, 1903 2c Chestnut and green, Dented frame, particularly fresh colors, original gum, Fine (Scott #38 var.) | £130 |
| 2771 | |  | S.G. #56a, 1903 2R25 Purple and green, Dented frame, strong colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine and scarce (Scott #48 var.) | £650 |
| 2772 | |  | S.G. #74a, 1913 12c Olive sepia and dull green, Split "A" var., light evenly toned original gum as often, lightly hinged, Fine (Scott #86 var.) | £140 |
| 2773 | |  | S.G. #82-97, 1917-22 2c-5R George V cplt., original gum, lightly hinged or hr, few with some gum toning as often, Fine-Very Fine set (Scott #74-89; $204). | £170 |
| 2774 | |  | S.G. #128b, 1935 6c Jubilee, Short extra flagstaff var., top left corner margin block of four with bottom left stamp the variety, original gum, Never Hinged, fresh and Fine-Very Fine (Scott #118 var.) | £250 |
Sarawak
| 2775 | / |  | S.G. #J1-26, 1942 1c-$10 Japanese occupation overprints in violet, cplt., fresh colors throughout, original gum, 3c black, 4c, 6c carmine, 8c red brown, 10c, 12c blue, 15c orange, 20c, 25c Never Hinged, most others are lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine; $3, $10 signed Chan (Scott #N1-22, $4,750) | £5750 |
Sierra Leone
| 2776 | |  | S.G. #38, 1893 "Half Penny" surcharge on 1 1/2d Lilac, watermarked crown and CC, well centered, fresh color, original gum, Very Fine and scarce (Scott #32; $525). | £475 |
| 2777 | |  | S.G. #39a, 1893 1/2p on 1 1/2p Pale violet, Surcharge inverted, original gum, fresh and Fine; 1983 Brandon certificate (Scott #33b, $125) | £110 |
| 2778 | E |  | S.G. #49E, 1896 6p Victoria, Imperforate trial color in green and blue with handpainted "SIERRA LEONE" in upper tablet, original gum on unwatermarked paper, Very Fine keyplate essay; 1963 RPS certificate (Scott #42 var.) | £400-500 |
| 2779 | |  | S.G. #58, 1897 "2 1/2d." surcharge Ty.12 on 3p Dull purple and green, select mint single with unusually fresh colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and choice; signed A. Rendon and Sismondo and with the latter's 2004 certificate (Scott #51, $400) | £325 |
| 2780 | |  | S.G. #59-62, 1897 "2 1/2d." surcharge Ty.10-11-12-8 on 6p Dull purple and green, horizontal strip of four showing all four of the different surcharge types, unusually fresh colors, original gum, lightly hinged, Fine-Very Fine, a scarce multiple (Scott #52-55, $535) | £445 |
| 2781 | () |  | S.G. #65, 1897 "2 1/2d." surcharge Ty.10 on 1/- Dull lilac, very well centered, slightly discolored as quite often on this type, Very Fine appearance (Scott #59, $1,750) | £850 |
| 2782 | |  | S.G. #67, 1897 "2 1/2d." surcharge Ty.8 on 2/- Dull lilac, well centered, large part original gum, h.r., Very Fine and scarce (Scott #60, $2,100) | £1700 |
| 2783 | |  | S.G. #85, 1903 £1 Purple on red, remarkably fresh, original gum, very lightly hinged, Very Fine (Scott #76; $225). | £225 |
| 2784 | |  | S.G. #129, 1912 £2 Blue and dull purple, well centered, original gum, small h.r., short perf, still Very Fine (Scott #120, $375) | £600 |
| 2785 | |  | S.G. #130, 1912 £5 Orange and green, radiant colors, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine (Scott #121, $1,400) | £1700 |
| 2786 | |  | S.G. #148, 1923 £5 Orange and green, eye catching mint single with vibrant colors, very well centered, original gum, lightly hinged, fresh and Extremely Fine in every respect; signed A. Rendon and Sismondo and with the latter's 2004 certificate (Scott #139, $1,300) | £1600 |
Solomon Islands
| 2787 | |  | S.G. #1-7, 1907 1/2d-1/- War Canoe cplt., fresh colors, original gum which is slightly disturbed on the1/-, usual rough perfs, Fine-Very Fine set(Scott #1-7; $309). | £250 |
Cape of Good Hope
| 2788 | |  | S.G. #10, Mafeking, 1900 6p on 3p Lilac and black, nicely centered, original gum, Very Fine (Scott #171, $425) | £375 |
| 2789 | |  | S.G. #3, 1900 3d Mafeking surcharge on 1d Carmine, uncommonly fresh, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine; signed Bloch (Scott #164; $260). | £225 |
| 2790 | |  | S.G. #4, 1900 6d Mafeking surcharge on 3d Magenta, tied to small piece by full clear strike of "Mafeking, C.G.H./Ap 14, 1900" c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine (Scott #165; $290). | £250 |
| 2791 | |  | S.G. #5, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 4d Sage green, tied to small piece by partial "Mafeking/My 17, 1900" c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine (Scott #166; $400). | £350 |
| 2792 | |  | S.G. #15, 1900 1/- Mafeking surcharge on 6d Purple on rose-red, select example tied to small piece by full clear strike of "Mafeking, C.G.H./My 10, 1900" c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine; only 240 stamps were printed; 1968 R.P.S. certificate (Scott #176; $800). | £700 |
| 2793 | |  | S.G. 22, 1900 3d Deep blue on blue, wide format, tied to small piec |