Third Session Lots Friday December 8th at 11 am

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1 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan 138 Third Session Lots Friday December 8th at 11 am The Robin Bertram collection of Egypt and Sudan Egypt: Postal History E. from Venice to Alexandria, a fine and scarce early item. Photo on page E.L. from Alexandria to Aleppo, written by a French Wax Merchant, sending a shipment of candles, no postal marks, another scarce early item. Photo on page A selection of early letters in an album, incl E.L. from Alexandria to Venice, 1836 E. from Alexandria via Malta to London with curved MALTA, disinfection seal on reverse and manuscript forwarding agent s mark at Malta, also two early maps, etc. varied condition. (18 items) E. from Alexandria to Samanud, bearing a good strike of the rare straight line Alexandrie. Photo on page (Mar. 7) E.L. headed On Bd. the Tigre off Allexandria written by Sir John Douglas (Commanding the British Forces) and addressed to Edinburgh, interesting contents We arrived here the 2nd of the month where commands the blockade of Alexandria with three lines of Battle Ships 2 Bombs and some Frigates, Bonapartes Army is said to be in want of everything and cursed by a pestilential disorder of some Twenty to Thirty Men a day, The Turks are assembling in great force and will attack him in the course of this month. A most interesting historical item. Photo on page and 1801 E s (2), both bearing fair to good strikes of the straight line LE CAIRE (July 23) E.L. written on board the British ship Diane off Alexandria, written by a Midshipman J. Jessop, writes Lord Nelson is anxiously expected out by his friends, Menou (French General) was to give his ultimatum yesterday if he will not surrender. Manuscript rate mark 2/2 bearing oval Ship Lre/Crown/PORTSMOUTH, interesting item. Photo on page E.L. from London to Calcutta, endorsed Via Marseilles by Waghorn s agent Geo. W. Wheatley whose initials are at top right, bearing a superb strike of the rare two line CARE OF Mr. WAGHORN/ALEXANDRIA. Photo on back cover , E. from Cardiff, franked by d. vermilion plate 12 OG, OH and NG, addressed to Alexandria and readdressed to Cairo, additionally franked by Egypt 1pi. and 2pi., cancelled by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA c.d.s., on reverse has ALEXANDRIEN c.d.s. of the Austrian Post Office, slightly toned, otherwise fine. Photo on page A selection of mostly covers and cards, incl E. to England, bearing pi. used with G.B d., cancellations, postal stationery, postage dues, etc., mixed condition. (121 items) Great Britain used in Egypt 1426 Used in Alexandria: A collection on leaves, incl d. red brown PK, 2s. blue RK and TF, s. plate 1 BD, BG, FH, HF, GH and HG, good range of values and plates, etc., mixed condition. (few 100 s). 1,000-1, A selection of mainly covers, written-up on leaves, incl envelope to Liverpool, franked by d. vermilion plate 12 DD and s. plate 5 CD, 1872 envelope to London, franked d. vermilion plate 12 EG and d. plate 145 BA-BD strip, 1872 E. to London, franked d. vermilion plate 12 JK and KI cancelled by single B01, also a few stamps, etc., varied condition. (35 covers, 37 stamps) Used in Suez: A selection on leaves, incl d. MG, PE and QH, s. blue EH and RE, d. sage green OG, all with B02 cancellations, mixed condition. (85)

2 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan Used in Cairo: A selection of covers (6) incl envelope from Cairo to England, bearing d. vermilion plate 12 HE-HF and ID-IE pairs, 1871 envelope to London, bearing d. vermilion plate 12 FL and s. plate 4 DF used in Cairo with d. plate 123 EA used in London for redirection, also three stampless items, etc., varied condition. (9 items) Egypt: Austrian Post Office 1430 A collection in an album, incl. 1865(c) E. to Gorlitz, franked by 10s. and 15s. tied by single ALEXANDRIEN c.d.s., 1870 E. to Switzerland bearing 5s. (2) and 10s. tied by ALEXANDRIEN c.d.s., etc., varied condition. (68) A selection of stampless E s, written-up on leaves, incl E. from Trieste to Alexandria, bearing two line ALEXANDRIEN/OCT. 6, 1854 E. to Livorno, bearing ALEXANDRIEN c.d.s. in green, 1858(c) E. to Trieste with two line COL VAPORE/D ALESSANDRIA also disinfection slits, etc., fair to fine. (25 items) E. to Trieste, franked by perf. 9½ Arms 10s. and 15s. cancelled by straight line ALEXANDRIA, 1864 E. to Salonica, franked by perf. 9½ Arms 15s. tied by ALEXANDRIEN c.d.s. and 1869 E. sent through the Austrian Lloyd Agency, Smyrna, Austrian Consular Post and the Egyptian Government Post to Cairo, handstamped Franca and bearing 10s. blue (2), tied by Smirne c.d.s., good to fine. Photo on page Egypt: British Post Offices 1433 Alexandria: 1850 (Nov. 8) envelope to Edinburgh, bearing a good strike of the rare Crowned circular PAID/AT/ ALEXANDRIA in red overstamped by London Paid datestamp in red,. Carried of the steamer Ripon, which left Alexandria on 8th. November, calling at Malta on the 12/13th., Gibraltar on 18/19th. and arriving in Southampton on the 25th. Enclosed letter mentions cholera and fever. S.G. CC1, cat 2,750 Photo on page A selection of stampless entires to or from Alexandria, incl. range of rates, cancellations, a few disinfection cachets, etc., fair to fine. (22 items) Cairo: 1861 (Jan. 23) envelope to U.S.A., bearing a fine strike of the rare Crowned circle PAID/AT/CAIRO in red, manuscript 1/-, 1/8, small black Cairo c.d.s., London Paid c.d.s. in red and New York arrival mark, fine. S.G. CC2, cat 3,750. Photo on page ,200-1, Suez: A selection of mainly covers, incl stampless E. to Bombay, bearing SUEZ double ringed c.d.s., Great Britain used in, etc. (16 items) Egypt: French Post Office 1437 A collection of mainly covers and a few fronts on leaves, incl. a range of stampless E s, 1863 E. to France bearing c., 20c., 40c. and 80c. cancelled large figures 5080, also some stamps, etc. mixed condition. (58 items) A selection of E s and two stamps on leaves, incl envelope to France, franked by Egyptian 1pi. and French 40c., etc., poor to good. (9 items) A collection on leaves in a file box, incl. Alexandria with to 5f. mint, c. to 5f. used, m. on 5c. to 150m. on 5f., Port Said to 5f. mint with 30c. showing inverted overprint, c. to 5f. mint, overprinted in Paris 1m. on 1c. to 150m. on 5f., mint, postal stationery, etc., (few 100 s) Egypt: Greek Post Office 1440 A selection on leaves, incl E. from Sira, addressed to the General Consul of Greece in Alexandria, 1859 stampless E. to Sira, bearing Greek P.O. on Alexandria c.d.s., also a few stamps, etc. (9) and 1870 E s (2) both franked by large Hermes 20l. pairs, all cancelled E. with Alexandria c.d.s. in blue with large Hermes 40l. used as postage due at Siros, 1871 E from Siros to Alexandria, 1875 E. to Syra with large Hermes 40l. tied by Alexandria c.d.s. and 1879 registered envelope to Argostoli, bearing large Hermes 20l. and 30l. tied by Alexandria c.d.s., fair to good. (6 items)

3 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan 140 Egypt: Italian Post Office 1442 A collection of E s, piece and stamp in an album, incl E. to Trieste, bearing Italian 30c. and 40c. (both affected by filing crease), tied by boxed PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI, 1871 E. from Italy to Cyprus via Alexandria, bearing Italian 40c. pair, etc., fair to fine. (18 items) E.L. from Cairo to Genoa, franked by pi.cancelled by Cairo c.d.s. and Italian 20c. blue (2) tied by rhomboid 234 also ALESSANDRIA D EGITTO/POSTA ITALIANE c.d.s. alongside. Photo on page front bearing pi. cancelled by Cairo c.d.s., and Italian 40c. tied by rhomboid 234, also 1878 E to Italy franked by Estero 30c. brown, 1881 E. to Italy franked by Estero 20c. orange and 1883 envelope to Italy franked by Estero 20c. all tied by circular 234, poor to good Egypt: Russian Post Office E. from Latakia (Syria) to Alexandria, franked by Russian 5k., sent by the Russian post to Alexandria, some cover faults, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo on page Egyptian Post Office Abroad E. to Alexandria, franked by pi. also 1878 E. to Alexandria franked by pa. (3), all with V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE CONSTANTINOPOLI c.d.s s, few small faults E. to Galatz, franked by pi., cancelled by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE SCIO c.d.s., this letter was routed to the Egyptian Post Office Constantinople, transferred to the French Post Office there and sent by steamer to Odessa and then to Galatz by rail, scarce. Photo on page Egypt: Airmails (July 28) Baghdad to Cairo, O.H.M.S. envelope, endorsed Aerial Mail Baghdad-Cairo, carried on the first flight. Photo on page Baghdad to Cairo, O.H.M.S. envelope, carried on the second flight A display collection of the Cairo-Baghdad and Baghdad-Cairo air routes, well written-up on leaves in a file box, incl. seventy-one covers with a range of rates, foreign acceptances, also 1938 Calpurnia wreck cover, range of photo s, Post Office forms, maps and articles, etc., varied condition. 1,000-1, A collection of covers and stamps in three albums, incl Aviation Congress sets (7) in mint blocks of four and singles, 1937 Courtier crash cover, 1948 Inaugural Flight 22m. on 200m. variety surcharge double in a mint block of four with Charles F. Hass certificate (1988), range of first flight covers, etc, varied condition. (100 s) A collection from 1910 to 1931 in an album, incl (Feb.) Heliopolis Aviation Meeting, two postcards with the special cancellation, also an Official program of the event, 1919 (March 20th.) O.H.M.S. envelope from A.P.O. SZ11 to Cairo with violet AERIAL POST/E.E.F, m. chestnut, imperforate Royal Printing, 1931 Zeppelin 50m. on 27m. variety 1951 for 1931 mint (2), first flights, Zeppelin mail, etc., varied condition. (71 items) A.R. markings: An accumulation in a small box, incl. good range of covers and A.R. forms, great range of types, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) b Booklets: m. booklets (2), both have two panes each with inverted watermarks, fine. S.G. SB15, cat 550. Photo on page Cancellations: A collection in an album, incl E. bearing 1pi., with Suez cancel, has straight line DALLA STAZIONE, Station keyholes, 1878 E. from Tunisia to Cairo, bearing Italian Levant 30c., on reverse has AMBULANTE/ALES-CAIRO c.d.s., range of Star and Crescent date stamps, etc., varied condition. (160 items) Diplomatic Mail: A collection of mainly covers in an album, incl. British Embassy, Haitian Consulate in Cairo, etc., varied condition. (27 items)

4 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan Dopo la Partenza (after departure), a selection of stamps, incl pa., 1pi. (2), pa. all with type I Dopo la/partenza cachet, etc., fair to fine. (14) Egypt: Essays 1458 E A selection of Harrison & Sons essays, comprising 15m. facing right with lotus columns in brown and blue, 15m. facing right with arabesque frame in brown and blue, full face 5m. in red-brown pair, 10m. rose red perforated, 15m. blue perforated, 50m. blue in sheet of four, 50m. smaller size in brown and 50m.grey perforated, good to fine. (14) E 1865 Pellas Brothers, imperforate essays, similar to the issued 1866 stamps, 5pa. to 10pi. in issues colours, good to fine. (7). Photo on page E 1865 Prevost imperforate 10pa. essays, six different, also two with Turkish inscription in circle at left, and one printed on orange envelope, good to fine E 1866 Riester essays depicting two Sphinx eagle and star in brown and green (2) with ornamentation at top, also cut-down essay in green, all on thin wove paper, fine. Photo on page E 1867 Penasson essays, Sphinx design, four different types printed together in red on gummed paper, slight crease, otherwise fine, also Lion in front of two Pyramids, imperforate single in yellow. Photo on page E 1867 The National Bank Note Co. essays, 20pa. in orange on thin wove paper (46 x 56mm), 1pi. in brown on thin paper mounted on card (24 x 29mm), also 20pa. pale purple on envelope and 1pi. orange on envelope, fine E 1869 Prevost essays with 00 value, six in different colours, also another but with Turkish inscription at right, also 20pa. on white envelope, good to fine. (8) E 1871 Penasson essays without value or inscription (5 in different colours), 1pi. in orange, 1pi. in blue perforated (2) and vertical pair imperforate between horizontally, stationery proofs with 1pi. (2) and on envelopes (2), poor to fine. (14) E 1871 Charles Skipper & East 2pi. perforated essays in black, grey, chestnut and rose, fine and rare. Photo on page E pa. essays by Westfehlig, nine singles imperforate at sides in different colours or shades, mainly fine. Photo on page Express Mail: A collection in an album, incl m. deep green in a mint control block of four, 20m. imperforate in brown and 20m.black and red from Royal Printing, range of Express covers, labels, etc., varied condition. (approx. 184) Forwarding Agents: 1850 (Dec. 18th.) E.L. written by Samuel Shepheard, forwarded by his company to the British Post Office at Alexandria where is was then posted on to England, bearing a good strike of the oval double lined FORWARDED BY/BRITISH HOTEL/CAIRO/S. SHEPHEARD, scarce. Photo on page E. to Italy from Alexandria, bearing oval framed FORWARDED BY/MESSRS/BRIGGS & Co., also 1863 E. from Alexandria to France with oval double framed BRIGGS & Co/ALEXANDRIA in blue Hotel Posts: A collection of covers, cards, pieces and stamps on leaves in a file box, incl. Cataract, Cecil, Continental Savoy, Ghesirch Palace, Grand Continental, Heliopolis, Mena House, Savoy, Seaman s Home, Shepheard s, also Simon Arzt and Thomas Cook, Advertising envelopes, vignettes, postcards, registration cachets,majority covers, etc., varied condition. (217 items) 1,200-1, Interpostal Seals: A collection in an album, incl. Gedda, Bairouth, Volo, good range of types, etc., varied condition. (approx. 489) Instructional Markings: A collection of mainly covers ad cards with some stamps on leaves, contained in a small box, incl. Dead Letter Office, Dumb cancellations, Postage Dues, Return to Sender, Registered, Undelivered, Unclaimed, etc., varied condition. (100 items)

5 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan Literature: An accumulation in three boxes. incl. L Orient Philatelique from 1929 to 2004 nearly complete, many travel books, large quantities of articles, photographs, notes and cuttings, etc Maritime Mail: A selection on leaves, mainly covers and cards with a few stamps, incl. Austrian Mail, French Mail, Khedivial Mail Line, Paquebots, PLEINE MER, etc., varied condition. (159 items) Military Mail: A collection of mainly covers and cards in six albums, contained in a carton, incl. Airgraphs, International Red Cross, Military Hospital cachets, censored mail, etc., mixed condition. (100 s) Egypt: Officials 1477 A collection of issues from 1926 on leaves, incl unaccepted artists hand drawn essays (3) for a 30m., one in brown and white, one in blue and white and other in pink and white on card (85 x 101, 115 x 127 and 122 x 168mm), range of covers, etc., fair to fine. (few 100 s) A collection written-up on leaves, incl m. to 5p. in mint blocks of four, 1m., 2m., and 1pi. in panes of sixty, m. without inverted commas with overprint inverted, used, m. with overprint inverted, mint, m. and 15m. used on registered Ministry of Communications envelope, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A collection on leaves, incl m. with kiss print of double overprint mint, 2m. overprint inverted in a mint block of six, m. to 50m. mint, 2m. with overprint inverted mint, 5m. with overprint double mint, misplaced overprints, no stops, multiples, range of covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A selection of stampless official covers on leaves, incl registered envelope from the Ministry of Public Works, range of cachets, etc., fair to fine. (15 items) E composite essay of the no value stamp, made from current 10m. green frame with centre removed and hand painted central inscription added, mounted on thin card, rare. Photo on page R - No value imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 31 JUL. 89 and marked BEFORE/HARD- ENING, fine. Photo on page P - No value stamp, imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 1 DEC 10 and endorsed AFTER/STRIKING, with ink initials below. fine. Photo on page P - No value, cut-down die proof in black mounted on piece from the De La Rue s archives, with manuscript Aug 26/1889/240 Leads. Photo on page b - No value chestnut, on chalk-surfaced paper, watermark star to left, in a complete mint sheet (10 x 10), most are unmounted, mainly fine. S.G. 064cw No value stamp, a comprehensive collection, written-up on leaves, incl. imperforate plate proofs in blocks of four (5, showing different watermark positions) and a pair, good range of used on official covers, etc., varied condition. (approx. 329) P 1907 imperforate die proof of the overprint only, printed in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 26 NOV. 06, fine. Photo on page m., 2m., 5m., 1pi. and 5pi. in imperforate horizontal pairs, printed in issued colours on gummed watermarked paper, the 1m. pair showing double overprint, one albino, fine. S.G. 073,074, Photo on page m. rose, overprint with inverted commas, in a fine used horizontal strip of three, first stamp with spaced stop after H, scarce multiple. B.P.A. certificate (1967). S.G. 079, cat Photo on page m. rose, overprint with inverted commas, fine used. R.P.S. certificate (1949). S.G. 079, cat 300. Photo on page m. rose, overprint with inverted commas, fine used on O.H.H.S. envelope with no value Official, tied by Alexandria c.d.s., very rare value on cover. S.G. 079, cat Photo on page

6 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan b m. green variety overprint inverted in an unmounted mint complete pane of sixty, mainly fine. S.G. 084, cat 2,100. Photo on page b - 2m. green in an unmounted mint block of six from top-right corner of sheet, all variety overprint inverted, also has diagonal crease resulting in off-set at top and on gum, most unusual. S.G. 084b var, cat Photo on page m. vermilion with overprint inverted, in a fine used block of four, paper adhering to reverse. S.G. 086a, cat 560. Photo on page b m., 5m., 10m. and 15m.all in mint blocks of nine, one of each with variety O.H..E.M.S. mainly fine. S.G. 0114a, 0115a, 0117a, 0119a, cat P m. to 20m. in imperforate vertical pairs from the Royal Printings, fine. (18) Posta Europa : A collection of entires in an album, incl E. bearing Alexandria type I cachet, 1844 and 1849 E s with Cairo type I cachets in black and blue, good range of other types, etc., varied condition. (35 items) ,000 Egypt: Postal Stationery 1498 A collection of registered envelopes, incl m. blue unused and used, m. dull red-violet unused and used (two of each, etc., fair to fine. (34 items) A collection on leaves in a file box, incl. envelopes with m. on 10p. orange with variety Arabic surcharge inverted, unused, m. pink variety albino impression unused, good range of types, unused and used, some duplication, etc., varied condition. (165 items) An unused and used selection loose in a box, incl. postcards, envelopes, some duplication, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 250 items) A collection on leaves in a file box, incl. wrappers, cassette envelopes with one trial printing, good range of letter cards, unused and used, etc., varied condition. (120 items) A collection of postcards from 1879 to 1946 in an album, incl m. on 5m. unused with variety French and Arabic lines transposed, m rose-red on buff unused, m. on 2m. unused (2), m. provisional cards unused (2), etc., mainly good to fine. (116 items) Post Office Forms: An accumulation in a box, incl. many P.O. numbered forms, Receipts, labels, a most unusual group. (few 100 s) Prisoner of War Mail: W.W.II collection of mail to and from Italian Internees or P.O.W s, contained in a file box, incl. good range of cachet and censor marks, P.O.W. stationery, also six I.D. forms, most comprehensive, etc., varied condition. (111 items) Egypt: Revenues 1505 A selection of Consular stamps and documents, in a file box, incl. Consular Service imperforate 200m. unaccepted essay by Harrison & Sons, range of passports, Russian Office, etc. (approx. 280) An accumulation in a file box, incl. range of document, mainly from Universities, Salt Tax with 10m., 500m., E1., E2. and E5 all in imperforate proof blocks of four, printed in black, etc., mixed condition. (few 100 s) An accumulation in two boxes, incl. Cigarette Tax, Salt Tax, passports and forms, Revenue Stamped paper, charity labels, etc., (few 100 s) A collection in an album, incl. Kerosene ration stamps with essays, Sugar ration stamps with two hand painted essays and proofs, etc., varied condition. (122 items) A collection on leaves of General Revenues, incl. a range of forms, some Royal Printings, 5pa. mint block of 24 and 25pi. two mint blocks of twelve, each having some with manuscript Cancelled used for ink removal trials, from the De La Rue archives, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s)

7 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan 144 Egypt: Revenues continued 1510 Cigarette Tax Stamps, a collection on leaves, incl. a good range of types and companies, multiples, labels, some covers, etc, varied condition. (few 100 s) Rural Post: A selection of ten covers and two cards, incl m. stationery envelope with additional 1pi., both cancelled by large oval SERVICE RURAL, m. stationery envelope cancelled SERVICE RURAL/HOCHE ISSA c.d.s., etc., fair to fine Suez Canal: A selection, incl. 1c. to 40c. unused, 20c. in a mint block of four with R.P.S. certificate (1978), range of forgeries, etc. (139) Travelling Post Offices: A collection of mainly covers and cards in three albums, incl. Station marks with Cairo, Luxor, Minya, Suez, Alexandria to Cairo, Cairo to Mansura, Damiata to Tanta, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) World War I: A collection of mainly covers and cards in six albums, incl. good range of A.P.O s, F.P.O s, censor cachets and labels, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) World War II: A collection of covers, cards and stamps in two albums, incl. Army Post stamps with m. green and 10m. carmine pair and single of each from the Royal Printing, Australian Forces, New Zealand Forces, censored, etc, varied condition. (100 s) Egypt: Issued Stamps (Jan. 1) an unused and used collection in an album, incl. 1pi. perf. 12½ unused and used tête-bêche pairs of type I and II, good study of the perforations on all values, minor varieties and plate flaws, also a few proofs and covers, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 274). 1,500-2, P - Imperforate proofs, comprising 5pa. block of four, 20pa. pair, 1pi. marginal block of four, 2pi. marginal block of four and two singles, 5pi. marginal block of four and single, 10pi. block of four, also perforated proofs with 5pa. block of four, 10pa., 20pa. block of four, 1pi., 5pi. (2), also two pieces of watermark paper, one with four and the other with fifteen impressions, fair to fine. (39) F - A selection of forgeries on leaves, incl. a few strips, etc., varied condition. (90) pi. rose, perf. 12½ x 15 with error inscription 10pi, unused, small part original gum, scarce. R.P.S. certificate (1991). S.G. 6d, cat 900. Photo on page a collection of this issue in an album, incl. 5pa unused with Chain variety, 1pi. mint blocks of 12 and 14, 5pi. unused (5), used (19), used abroad, range of forgeries, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s). 1,200-1, pa. bisected and used on piece used in Alexandria on 10th. December 1871, also a forged bisect and a copy of the newspaper Trombetta on which these bisects are usually found, scarce. S.G. 12ba, cat 750. Photo on page P - 1pi. imperforate proofs types I (2) to 4, also type 1 in lake and another but perf. 15 x 12½, good to fine pi. bright blue in an imperforate block of four showing the four types, from right of sheet, unused, slight creases, otherwise fine. Photo on page A collection in an album, incl. Litho 1pi. perf. 12½ x 13½ and 1pi. perf. 13½ both unused, Typo with a good range of perforations, 1pi. six singles used on separate covers, 2½pi. used on a front, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 258) F - A collection of forgeries on leaves, incl. sheets, blocks, mainly Spiro Brothers, etc. (approx. 329) a collection of this issue in an album, incl. 5pa. perf. 12½ tête-bêche pair used, perf. 13½ x 12½ mint têtebêche pair, 10pa perf. 12½ tête-bêche vertical pair mint, normal mint block of six, perf. 13½ x 12½ used block of four with one tête-bêche pair, 1pi. perf. 12½ mint vertical tête-bêche pair, 1pi. imperforate single, used with Egypt Study Circle certificate (1992), perf. 13½ x 12½ six singles used on 1876 registered cover, 2pi. perf. 13½ x 12½ mint block (6 x 7), 5pi. perf. 12½ x 13½ used with R.P.S. certificate (1992), etc., varied condition. (100 s)

8 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan pi. perf. 12½, mint block of four from top-right corner of sheet, incl. tête-bêche pair, fine. S.G. 38b, cat Photo on page pi. yellow perf. 13½ x 12½ mint block of four with tête-bêche pair, fine mint. S.G. 39ca, cat Photo on page pi. green perf. 12½ with inverted watermark, in a fine mint block of four. S.G. 41bw, cat Photo on page (Dec.) a selection on leaves, incl. 5pa. on 2½pi. surcharge inverted used, 10pa. on 2½pi. surcharge inverted, unused, some mint blocks with 5pa. on 2½pi. watermark inverted block (8 x 3), 10pa. on 2½pi. block (6 x 5), range of perfs., also a few forgeries, etc., varied condition. (124) b pa. brown watermark upright (toned) 5pa. watermark inverted, both in complete sheets (20 x 12) latter sheet has one stamp with variety Arabic letter at base joined, also m. vermilion in a complete mint sheet (20 x 12), mainly unmounted mint, fair to fine. S.G. 44, 62, cat 1, P - 10pi. imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated Nov 6, 1878 and marked BEFORE HARDENING, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Photo on page P - 20pa. imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), undated and unmarked, fine. Photo on page P - 1pi. imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated Nov 19, 1878 and marked BEFORE HARDENING, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. Photo on page P - 5pi. imperforate die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm),undated and unmarked, fine. Photo on page a collection in an album, incl. imperforate plate proof blocks of four in issued colours with 1m., 2m. and 5m. with extra pair, 2m. variety no watermark (rare), 1903 exploded 121m. booklet with only one complete pane and part pane of three, good range of covers, shades, blocks, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) P - 2m. die proof in black on glazed card (60 x 92mm) unmarked and undated, fine. Photo on page P - 5m., die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 5 MAR.97 and stamped BEFORE/HARDENING, fine. Photo on page P - 5m. imperforate plate proof block of four in black, mounted on card, small surface abrasion, otherwise fine unissued Nile Winter Fete set, unmounted mint, minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine Pictorial issue: 1m. to 200m. all variety imperforate, mainly fine mint. S.G var P - 1m. to 200m in fine imperforate plate proof pairs on gummed unwatermarked paper. S.G var b P -5m. lake in an imperforate plate proof sheet (10 x 10), printed on gummed watermarked paper, few faults and creases. S.G. 77var E 1922 Proclamation of the Monarchy 1m. and 15m. with trials of the overprint in red, both fine unmounted mint, only 100 of each value exist. Photo on page A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1m. overprint inverted mint, 1m. overprint double mint, 2m. overprint double, 20m. overprint inverted and 20m. overprint double, mint, 1m., 4m., 5m. and 10m. with variety crushed Crown, 50m. overprint type IV in a mint A. 23 control block of four, varieties, covers, etc., varied condition. (100 s) a mint and used collection on leaves, incl. imperforate proofs with 1m. single and pair, 2m., 5m. pair and block of four, 10m., 15m. pair and two singles, 20m. pair and single, 200m. two pairs, 5m. booklet pane of six, 5m. in a vertical coil strip of ten with join, all overprinted CANCELLED, plate blocks, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) E1 dull violet-blue and blue, variety imperforate, mint from lower-right corner of sheet, few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine, only 50 examples known. S.G. 122var. Photo on page

9 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition 5m. to 200m. all imperforate from Royal Printing with Cancelled on reverse, fine. S.G var. Photo on page Port Fouad 5m. to 50p., with extra 5m. showing blotted Y variety, the 50p. shows blind perf. at right, good to fine mint. The 5m. with variety and 50p. have Egypt Study Circle certificate,s 1972 and 1979). S.G , 141var, cat 2,000+. Photo on page m. to 50p. all fine c.t.o. The 15m. and 50p. have R.P.S. certificates (1990). S.G , cat 1,370. Photo on page Prince s Ninth Birthday 5m. to 20m. with centres in black and brown, also imperforate set from Royal Printing, fine. S.G (Mar.) 50m. on 50p. purple with variety imperforate between stamp and lower margin, fine used and scarce. S.G. 187var. Photo on page A selection, incl. minor varieties, 100m. on E1 mint (4), etc., mainly good to fine. (42). S,G. 187, 188, cat Railway Congress set in mint corner control blocks of four, lower pairs are unmounted, also mint set and set used on envelope with Congress cancels, mostly fine. S.G , cat Universal Postal Congress 1m. to E1 mint and used of each, also a range of low values on covers, mainly fine. (86). S.G , cat King Farouk, a collection in an album, incl. 5m. perforated colour trials (2) in carmine and blue, also imperforate and overprinted CANCELLED on reverse 1m., 3m. pair and single, 4m., 5m. pair, 10m. block of four, 15m. block of four and 20m., 2m. vermilion pair, variety printed on the gummed side, m. booklets (2) with left and right stitching, m. booklet, m. booklet, good range of control blocks, multiples,etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) Birthday E1 four mint examples (one unmounted), one imperforate from Royal Printing, and one used on f.d.c., with 19th error, mainly fine. S.G Photo on page a collection in an album, incl. 1m. to 20m. and 17m. in block of eight, also 1m. single with double impression from the Royal Printings, 1m. and 4m. in mint imperforate pairs, 10m. and 20m. mint pairs, variety printed on the gummed side, m. booklet, stitched at left, 4m., 10m. (3) and 22m. booklet panes, plate blocks, etc., mainly good to fine. (few 100 s) b p. in a block (4 x 4) and E1 in a block (4 x 5), all unmounted mint, mainly fine. S.G. 345, 346, cat 1, Barred issues, a collection in an album, incl. 1m. to E1 in plate blocks of four, range of misplaced and double overprints, covers, etc., mainly good to fine. (approx. 388) M 1956 Scouts imperforate and perforated miniature sheets, fine unmounted mint, rare. S.G. MS513, MS514, cat 2,000. Photo on page Egypt: Collections 1562 A mint and used collection of the Sphinx and Pyramid issues in two albums, incl pa. reddishlilac in mint blocks of four and six, 20pa. pale blue watermark inverted in a mint block of four, 1pi. in a complete pane of sixty, 5pi. green in mint blocks of four (2, one watermark inverted), pa. claret in a mint block of four, 1pi. and 5pi. in imperforate plate proof blocks of four, cancellation with some used abroad, good range of covers showing postal rates, etc., varied condition. (100 s). 1,000-1, A collection of mainly commemoratives in two albums, incl Evacuation 10m., 1947 Withdrawal 10m., 1948 Cotton Congress 10m., 1951 Royal Wedding 10m., 1952 Birthday 10m., all imperforate Palace Printings, 1946 Anniversary 1m. + 1m. with overprint inverted and misplaced, imperforate and perforated miniature sheets (mint and used of each), King Farouk 30m. to E1 in plate blocks of four, 1952 overprinted 1m. to E1 in plate blocks of four, 1954 Defence 240m. booklet (2), stitched at left and right, 1957 Millenary 10m. without overprint (only shows a dot) mint, 1957 Revolution 10m. carmine with variety watermark 48, in a mint vertical pair, etc., mainly good to fine. (100 s)

10 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan A collection of Pyramid and Sphinx issues in an album, incl pi. orange-brown imperforate plate proof block of four, m. maroon in a mint block of four, 4m. vermilion imperforate plate proof block of four, 4m. vermilion bisected and used on 1909 large envelope, good range of covers and cards, cancellations, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A collection in two albums of issues from 1927 to 1946, incl m. to E1 (both) mint, p. and E1 in mint blocks (5 x 5), 1943 Birthday 5m. + 5m. with error Arabic 1493 for 1943 mint, Royal Printings, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) An accumulation in an album, two stockbooks, on leaves and loose in two boxes, incl. a range of forgeries, military mail, Officials, covers and cards, p.p.c s, etc., mixed condition. (100 s) A collection of the Pictorial issues in an album, incl m. on 3m. showing essay of the surcharge, 2m. on 3m. variety surcharge inverted, m. in a mint block of four, also mint control block of six, good range of covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A mint and used collection of 1925 to 1927 commemoratives in an album, incl Geographical Congress 10m. imperforate from left of sheet, m. on 200m. with variety surcharge double, mint, has R.P.S. certificate (1976), 1926 Navigation and 1927 Cotton Congress imperforate sets from Royal Printings, etc., varied condition. (178) A collection of 1947 to 1987 artist s hand painted original artwork, in an album, incl m. airmail stamp similar to issues 60m., 1961 Palestine Day 100m., most are artist signed, etc. (19 items) An accumulation in nine albums or stockbooks, contained in a carton, incl. cancellations, p.p.c s, revenues, stationery, much duplication, etc., mixed condition. (1,000 s) A mainly used duplicated selection of the 1879 to 1902 issues in a stockbook, incl. shades, multiples, etc., varied condition. (many 100 s) A mainly mint collection of issues from 1958 to 2004, in an album, incl Industrial and Agricultural Fair 10m. in a block of four, lower pair with variety overprint double, 1959 Army Day 10m., 1959 Museum 10m. and 1960 Power Station 10m. all in imperforate pairs, etc., mainly good to fine. (few 100 s) Egypt: Postage Dues selection of handstruck charge marks on entires, incl entire from Italy to Cairo, bearing 80 charge mark, 1866 stampless entire to Alexandria, bearing POSTE VICE-REGALI EGIZIANE CONSTANTINOPOLI c.d.s. and handstruck 4, also has manuscript 4, 1867 entire from Suez to Alexandria, franked by pi., with handstruck 3, some have stamps removed, etc., poor to fine. (18 items) A collection of 1898 to 1922 issues in an album, incl m. on 2p. type D26 with surcharge inverted mint and used blocks of four, 3m. on 2p. surcharge double mint with R.P.S. certificate (1976), m. green, 4m. maroon and 1p. ultramarine in imperforate plate proof blocks of four, varieties, covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A collection of 1927 to 1965 issues in an album, incl m. grey-black (4), 2m. orange (3), 4m. green (11), 6m. pair, 8m. (5) and 10m. (12) imperforate from the Royal Printings, range of covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) P 1884 proof of the 1, 10, 2 and 5 figures with Arabic figures and words, printed in black on paper (67 x 56mm), few creases, otherwise fine. Photo on page A collection in an album, incl. 10pa. to 5pi. in imperforate proof pairs in black, 2pi. imperforate block of four, showing the four types, printed in grey, 10pa. imperforate pair, 20pa. in mint blocks of 8, 6 and 4, also a range of forgeries, etc., varied condition. (approx. 262) b P 1884 and pa., 20pa., 1pi., 2pi., 5pi., 2m. and 5m. imperforate proofs in blocks of four showing the four types, printed in orange, together on wove paper (270 x 157mm), few creases between blocks, most unusual. Photo on page P pa. to 5p. all in imperforate blocks of four, showing the four types, printed in black on thin card, good to fine. (20). Photo on page

11 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan 156 Egypt: Postage Dues continued a collection on leaves, incl. 20pa. mint (3), 1pi. mint pairs (2) both variety imperforate between, 2pi. mint block (4 x 3) with three stamps imperforate between, 2pi. mint block of four showing the four types, good range of forgeries with blocks, etc., varied condition. (291) b pi. rose-red in a complete mint sheet (10 x 10), folded through perfs., some perf. separations, mainly fine. S.G. D65, cat 3, a collection on leaves, incl. 2m. and 5m. imperforate essays with unaccepted Arabic inscriptions, blocks of four printed together on paper (68 x 130mm), also perforated 2m. in carmine, 2m. to 5p (5). set unused (two 5p. with stop after PIASTRES ),1p. mint block of four showing the four types, 2p. mint block of four showing the four types, also part additional (inverted) print at left, range of forgeries, etc., varied condition. (approx. 300) P - Imperforate plate proofs in issued colours, comprising 2m. to 2p. in corner blocks of eight (rejoined blocks of four) and blocks of four of each value, also 2m. pair, 5m. two singles, 2p. single, mainly fine P - Imperforate plate proofs in black, comprising 2m., 5m., 2p. and 5p. in pairs showing types I and II, also 5p. block of four (showing the four types), type III with stop after left-hand PIASTRES, fine a collection of mainly covers and cards in an album, incl envelope from an Egyptian soldier in Sudan, bearing two 2m., one is bisected, range of markings and rates, etc., fair to fine. (31 items) P - 2m. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 24 OCT.88 and marked BEFORE/HARDENING crossed out and AFTER/HARDENING added, initialled HG below, fine. Photo on page A collection on leaves, incl. imperforates with 2m. green pair, 4m. maroon and 1p. ultramarine in blocks of four, papers, multiples, etc. (approx. 266) P - 4m. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 18 OCT. 88 and marked BEFORE/HARDENING, fine. Photo on page P - 4m. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 20 OCT. 88 and marked AFTER/HARDENING, and initialled HG below, fine. Photo on page P - 1p. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 16 OCT. 88 and marked BEFORE/HARDENING, fine. Photo on page P - 1p. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 17 OCT. 88 and marked AFTER/HARDENING, also initialled HG below, fine. Photo on page P - 2p. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 12 OCT. 88 and marked BEFORE/HARDENING, fine. Photo on page P - 2p. die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 13 OCT. 88 and marked AFTER/HARDENING also initialled HG below, fine. Photo on page Egypt: British Forces in Egypt Postal Seal 1pi. deep blue and red, fine used on 1932 (Dec. 23rd) envelope, tied by purple retta, front bearing red crowned circular EGYPT POSTAGE PREPAID the extremely rare number 7 (famously lost down a well in 1933), slightly soiled. otherwise fine. Photo on page p. carmine used on reverse of twenty-four Miss Mary Lloyd envelopes, with EGYPT POSTAGE PREPAID numbers 1 to 25 (less number 7) in red, black or violet, fair to fine Silver Jubilee 1p. ultramarine, fine mint. S.G. A10, cat 250. Photo on page pi. ultramarine, fine used on 1935 (May 25th.) envelope, also a used single with minute tear at right. S.G. A pi. ultramarine, showing variety short right leg to U, used with part red cancellation, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. S.G. A10var. Photo on page

12 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan Silver Jubilee 1p. ultramarine with narrow N, fine used on reverse of envelope with Alexandria datestamp of the 6th. May 1935 (first day), scarce. Photo on page b 1935 Provisional Christmas Seal 3m. on 1p. carmine, in a complete booklet of five panes of twenty stamps each, unmounted mint, few slight tone spots, otherwise fine. S.G. A11, cat 1,600 as singles m. green, fine used on 1940 (Oct. 23), scarce. S.G. A14 cat 450. Photo on page A collection of letter seals in an album, incl p. Postal Seal proof in an imperforate marginal block of four (one badly affected by crease), also normal mint block of four, m. black on azure mint block of four, also single used on cover, 3m. vermilion, two complete booklets of five panes each, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. mint and two singles used on covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) A collection of Army Post stamps in an album, incl. imperforate 3m. single and 10m. block of four and two singles from the Royal Printing, also misperforated block of four, m. used on covers (12), range of cancellations, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) Egyptian Occupation of Gaze 1604 A mint and used collection in an album, incl E1 mint block (5 x 3), 1948 Express 40m. in a complete sheet (5 x 10),1953 1m. to E1 mint, varieties, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) Sudan: Postal History and Covers letter from General Gordon at Mrooli, Uganda, to the Director of Post & Telegraph Department in Khartoum, regarding the death of Abdul Aziz and including some interesting comments.photo on page (Aug. 20) 1a. on 9p. Soldier s and Sailors envelope addressed to Karachi, cancelled BASE OFFICE/B at Suakim, on reverse has SEA POST OFFICE/B transit mark and KIMARI receiving mark. Photo on page (Dec. 25) envelope to Cairo, endorsed Field Service No stamps available, Merowi, , bearing WADI-HALFA/CAMP c.d.s. with CAIRO receiving mark on reverse, a fine item from the Dongola expedition. Photo on page (Apr.) envelope to Aberdeen, from 9790 A. Holt of the 1st. Bn. Cameron Highlanders, countersigned by an officer, franked with 2m. and 3m. tied by TRAVELLING POST OFFICE c.d.s. of the desert railway, fine item from the Suakim Expedition. Photo on page (Aug.) envelope from El Obeid, written by Bertram Rowill, Acting Officer Commanding Camel Corps, addressed to his father in England, franked by two 5m. stamps. With long letter enclosed on CAMEL CORPS, KARDOFAN headed notepaper, with full transcript enclosed, mentions shooting geese and ducks at 5.30 in the mourning, interesting item envelopes (4) all with green censorship labels and 1942 postcard with violet censorship cachet, fair to fine Sudan: Issued Stamps (Mar.) A collection and study of this issue in an album, incl. range of settings and types, 1m., 2m. and 3m. in mint block(10 x 6) showing complete first setting, 1m. with variety overprint inverted, mint (2, one with R.P.S. certificate, 1991, the other with Egypt Study Circle certificate 1979), some covers, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) (Sept.) 5m. on 5pi. brown and green, four mint singles, one with surcharge inverted (Charles F. Hass certificate 1993), two used, one with surcharge inverted (R.P.S. certificate 1986, slight thin), fair to fine. S.G. 29, a, cat m. on 5pi. brown and green, variety surcharge inverted, fine used on small piece. Charles F. Hass certificate (1993). S.G. 29a, cat 225. Photo on page (Dec.) 100m. booklet, stamps are unused, water damaged and stained, in two parts, nevertheless a rare booklet. S.G. SB

13 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan 158 Sudan continued 1615 P pa. imperforate colour trials, two marginal pairs and a single on ungummed, watermarked paper, fine An accumulation in five albums, stockbook and loose, contained in a carton, incl Gordon set mint, ½pi. on 5p. and 4½pi. on 8pi. in mint blocks of four, m. to 20pi. mint, Officials, range of covers with airmails, postal stationery, cancellations, etc., mixed condition. (100 s) A collection in an album, incl m. to 10p. mint, also two 1m. perforated colour trials overprinted SPECIMEN, 2m. to 10p. used on 1898 registered cover, officials, good range of postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (few 100 s) Postage Dues: m. and 20m. with m. used on 1938 cover from England, m. used on 1932 envelope from Egypt and m. used on 1951 envelope from Ed Damer, good to fine. (3 items) Officials: A selection on leaves, incl m. used on large 1900 envelope from Omdurman to Cairo, 1901 (Jan.) 1m. mint vertical pair, top stamp with puncture inverted, m.with overprint inverted, mint, also mint pair, one with oval O, also mint and used singles, etc., varied condition. (53) Army Service Stamps: A collection on leaves, incl (Jan.) 1m mint block (2 x 5) top two pairs are se-tenant, 1905 (Nov.) wmk. Quatrefoil 1m. mint (2), m. to 1p. and 2p. to 10p. all overprinted SPECIMEN, also 2p. and 10p. mint (2), 5p. used, etc, fair to fine. (47) m. to 10p. all with short tail to y, mainly fine mint. S.G. A5-A13, cat m. to 10p (corner crease), good to fine used. 10p. has Charles F. Hass certificate (1990). S.G. A17-A25, cat Army Telegraphs: m. stationery envelope, cancelled by ARMY TELEGRAPHS/T F (believed Taufikia, upper Nile province), stated to be the only example recorded. Photo on page A selection on leaves, incl Telegraph form from Sirdir at Berber to the Commandant at Haifa, p., 10p. and 25p. in mint corner blocks of nine, Army Telegraph and oval TEL cancels, etc, varied condition. (approx. 246) Revenues: A collection in two albums and stockbook, incl. General Revenue stamps, Amusement Tax, Social Insurance with 1969 imperforate 15p.30p., 50p. and 75p. proofs mounted on cards, Stamp Duty, documents, etc., varied condition. (100 s) Cinderellas: Late 1890 s Mahdi bogus 10, 20, 1 and 2 stamps with 20 stationery envelope, all unused, also imperforate stamp in brown without corner values with indistinct cancel, unusual Airmails: ½pi. on 5m. used on airmail envelope to England, bearing the very rare BY AIR MIAL misspelt vignette. Photo on page Egypt: The Properties of Other Vendors to 1948, a selection of covers, incl. registered mail, British Forces in Egypt, also two 1917 registered envelopes (stamps removed) with hand drawn illustrations showing Continental Hotel cancellations, also a watercolour by the same artist, etc., poor to fine. (29 items) A used collection on leaves, incl to 5pi. (2), 1931 Zeppelin, 1934 U.P.U. sets etc. varied condition. (few 100 s) A mint and used collection in an album, incl pi. used, pa. mint, 1931 Zeppelin 100m. on 27m. mint, 1933 Railway set, good range of later issues, etc., varied condition. (100 s) A mainly used selection in a stockbook, incl Zeppelin 100m. on 27m. mint, British Forces 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p., etc., varied condition. (few 100 s)

14 8 December 2006 (Third Session, Lots ) Egypt and Sudan P Postal Stationery: m. cut-down die proof (surface fault) mounted on card endorsed April leads/for Post Cards June 21st 99 also 1m. mounted on card endorsed April leads for News wrappers to replace worn out electros Interpostal Seals: A selection, mostly all different, also The Interpostal Seals of Egypt by E.A. Kehr (signed). (76 + book) British Forces in Egypt: A selection of covers in a cover album, incl m. deep blue on reverse of 1934 envelope, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1pi. used on reverse of 1935 envelope, etc., varied condition. (31 items) Sudan: The Properties of Other Vendors m. vertical strip of six showing the six types. three singles, 2m. (2), 3m. (2), 5m. (4), 1pi. (2), 2pi. (2), 5pi.. 10pi. (2), 1897 Postage Dues set and 2m. vertical strip of six showing the six types, 1901, and 1948 sets, all mint, mainly good to fine. (45) P p. imperforate colour trial in blue and black, left marginal, on watermarked ungummed paper, fine. S.G.46b. Photo on page P - 20p. imperforate colour trial in blue and black, on watermarked ungummed paper, fine. S.G.46b. Photo on page General Gordon 13m. and 15m. affixed to small pieces and handstamped SPECIMEN in violet at top, rare, ex De La Rue archives. S.G. 61s, 62s. Photo on page P 1935 Air 2½pi. on 5m. with proof of the surcharge in green, fine and scarce. S.G. 70. Photo on page A mainly mint collection from 1897 to 1914 on printed leaves with sets incl to 10pi, 1902 to 10pi., 1927 to 20p., 1935 Gordon set, 1941 to 20p to 5p., Airs, Officials with 1913 to 10p., 1936 to 20p. and 1948 to 50p., etc P Officials: p. black and reddish purple, imperforate plate proof from the top of the sheet on gummed watermarked paper, fine. S.G Photo on page

15 8 December 2006 Advertisement 160 The Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group Founded 1970 The Group was founded following a meeting of some 50 collectors gathered together by Malcolm Barton, the current President. Membership grew rapidly, reaching 125 in 1972, 220 in 1976 and 425 in The Group is truly international in its membership structure. The objects of the Group are to research into all aspects of philately connected with the Falkland Islands and their former Dependencies, leading to the publication of findings and to foster Falkland Islands philately by all means including exchanging of information and philatelic material. Research is carried out by individual members, collated through a nominated leader for each subject. A weekend meeting takes place annually during which an Annual General Meeting is held. Meetings are also held on a regular basis in various parts of the UK and occasional meetings have been held in other countries, including USA, Australia, Norway, Sweden and the Falkland Islands. Members, whether beginners or advanced collectors, are encouraged to attend. The Upland Goose, a quarterly journal, is distributed to all members and to leading philatelic libraries. The publication has been awarded silver medals at international exhibitions. Members Sales and Wants are published with the journal without charge. Two auctions of members material are held each year, one a postal auction and the other live at the weekend gathering. Other material surplus to members requirements is available through a popular circulating packet, limited because of insurance constraints to subscribers within the UK. FIPSG is a member of ABPS and the American Philatelic Society. For more information please contact: FIPSG Membership Secretary D W A Jeffery 8 Bridge Court Bridge Road LEATHERHEAD KT22 8BW United Kingdom

16 8 December 2006 Obituaries: Moir and Shepherd 161 Geoffrey Douglas Moir ( ) Geoff Moir died on 16th July 2006 from a heart attack following several years of deteriorating health which he coped with in typical manner, continuing a punishing programme of talks and displays in which he promoted the Falkland Islands and Dependencies in general and philately in particular. Geoff was born on 25th July 1921 and joined the Croydon Philatelic Society as early as 1936, thus completing 70 years membership. Following the outbreak of war in 1939 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force, attaining the rank of Flight Lieutenant and serving with great distinction as a Navigator/2nd Pilot in No 97 Pathfinder Squadron, Bomber Command, during which he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and flew no less than 65 missions in Lancasters. Following demobilisation in 1945 Geoff became a schoolteacher at Ashburton High School until retirement in Anyone visiting Fairfield Halls, Croydon, for the annual Falkland Islands week cannot fail to have been impressed by the high regard in which he was held by the local population for his educational standards at Ashburton which clearly embraced self-discipline, loyalty, dedication and other qualities which today tend to be regarded as old-fashioned. I first met Geoff around 1971 following an approach to the Falkland Islands Company for help to advance the interest of his pupils in ornithology. I was able to help and a long friendship developed which culminated in 1982 in my offering him the post of schoolteacher at the Company's sheep farm at Fox Bay West, Falkland Islands. We had experienced problems there with education and this was unsettling for parents. Geoff left Brize Norton in August 1982, flying to Ascension and there boarding the ferry Keren to Stanley, flying to Fox Bay East and completing the journey to Fox Bay West by Land Rover. He transformed education at Fox Bay to the relief of everyone, not least me. The class size was small with much age variation but Geoff's standards and general impact resulted in friendships and appreciation which continued until his death. He had to return to the U.K in 1986 for health reasons and although eager to return to the Islands we could not accede because of his health. He did, however, make one return visit at the invitation of the Government and even managed a trip to South Georgia. Geoff had a long full life which he enjoyed to the full. He will be sorely missed by his many friends in the Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group, the Polar Postal History Society, the Croydon Philatelic Society and the Falkland Islands Association, all of which were represented at the funeral service in Croydon on 31st July 2006, including one former Governor of the Islands, David Tatham. FRANK MITCHELL Acknowledgement Bernard Conway, Croydon Philatelic Society. (Bill Featherstone adds his own appreciation: although recognising Geoff s enthusiasm and interest in the philately of the Falklands and Antarctica, members might not place him at the highest level in the pantheon of Falklands collectors but, and it is a very big but indeed, as a promoter of, and enthusiast for, all things Falklands he was nonpareil. The thousands of miles he travelled each year to talk not only to philatelic societies but also to Women s Institute branches, National Trust groups, church fellowships and basically any other group that would listen have no equal. Whether his theme was philatelic or general he was really only selling one thing the Falkland Islands and the way of life of its people. If you listened to him his pride in the young people of the Falklands was abundantly clear and he embraced the changes that have allowed more of them to make a career in their homeland. The Islands and Islanders have lost a strong voice and many of us have lost a good friend with Geoff s passing.) Col Philip Shepherd ( ) Born in Weston super Mare, Philip was the son of Rev. Frederick and Dorothy Shepherd, and elder brother to Andrew. He attended Lancing College, and joined the Army in 1946, proceeding to Sandhurst and Shrivenham. He served in Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Germany. He took part in the Blue Nile Expedition of 1968 as the Senior Military Officer and in the Dahlak Islands Expedition of 1970 as Topographical Surveyor. He retired from the MoD in 1978, joining the Orion Royal Bank and was appointed a Director of the Royal Bank of Canada in He retired in 1993, but continued for some years as a Management Consultant. His life-long love of philately began when his mother gave him an album and a packet of stamps when aged 6 years. A few years later he spotted a 1935 Silver Jubilee double flagstaff from a stamp shop and bought it for the grand sum of 3/-. Fully appreciating its significance, the event fired his enthusiasm and his collection continued to grow. When abroad, he would collect the local stamps but later he chose to specialise in just the Falkland Islands and Dependencies. He was fascinated by their postal history and enjoyed the challenge of searching out varieties and scarce items. Philip married Sylvia in 1957 and they had two daughters, one of whom predeceased him in He met Erika in 1970 and they remained loving companions.

17 8 December 2006 (Fourth Session, Lots ) Falkland Islands 162 Fourth Session Lots Friday December 8th at 2 pm Falkland Islands Early Mails (Mar. 13) The Daily Advertiser, London, a scarce complete early newspaper reporting a letter from Fort Egmont We have settled very amicably with the Spaniards, and I really believe they have acted with very good Faith in the Return of the Stores. I wonder much how they could be jealous of our settling in this miserable Country, where I assure you, it is hardly possible to bring up any Produce to the smallest Perfection; more especially as they have the fine Country of Buenos Ayres so near. At any Rate, we can never defend a Settlement in this Part; so that it will be always a Prey to the Spaniards if they chuse it. Also an early German print recording the custom of the Dutch to visit the Pinguinische Inselen to reprovision with an illustration of the sailors capturing and clubbing the birds, and a portrait print of Henry Cary, the 1st Lord Falkland (1807 etching), both framed and glazed. (3 items) Ex Moir (June) General Post Office notice Mails for the Falkland Islands announcing the monthly despatch of mails by the Brazil Packet to Montevideo and thereafter by sailing packet as recently contracted with the Falkland Islands Company, at the usual Colonial Packet rate with free conveyance of newspapers; also 1908 (July 4) report of Letters Patent proclaiming the attachment of South Georgia etc. to the colony of the Falkland Islands as official Dependencies and the Governor s authority thereover, mounted in three glazed frames. Ex Moir THE BLACK FRANK: 1875 (Feb. 15) a very fine strike on envelope to William Stickney at Hull, with ms. 6 in purple and red London Paid of Apr. 2 alongside. Type 1 FE 15/1875 despatch c.d.s at left, backstamped Apr. 3 arrival, carried on the Black Hawk and the Neva, slight staining nevertheless most attractive. Barnes 3/75. R.P.S. certificate (1996). Ex Dr. Nabarro (illustrated on front cover, RL 1959), Heyburn (1992) and Shepherd. 6,000-7, THE RED FRANK: 1878 (May 13) a largely fine example on blue envelope to J. Waldron at Moulsford in Berkshire, carried on the Black Hawk and the Mondego, lightly overstruck at foot by indistinct F.1 c.d.s., with magenta ms. 6 alongside, backstamped Wallingford July 1. The latest known date of use. Barnes 14/78. Ex Stanley collection. 9,000-10,000

18 8 December 2006 (Fourth Session, Lots ) Falkland Islands Sheet of official paper (182 x 231mm.) with embossed Royal Coat of Arms and watermarked T H SAUNDERS/EXTRA SUPER, with three souvenir strikes of the Black Frank, two each of the Red Frank, F.I. steel obliterator, (crown)/ REGISTERED, the 1891 ½d surcharge (with broken 2 ), produced in the 1890 s and with unidentified signature Nesta in one corner. Ex Moir. Photo on page July 2 front of lettersheet to Bristol bearing Great Britain d. grey, pl. 15 PA, cancelled by F.1 datestamp with SOUTHAMPTON/AU 7/78/SHIP LETTER c.d.s. alongside, minor imperfections. Carried on the Black Hawk on the July 2 sailing. R.P.S. certificate (2000). Although the first Falkland Islands stamps were available from June 19, their use has not been recorded on this sailing and the last recorded use of the Red Franks is on that of May 15 (see lot 1645). As the islands did not join the U.P.U. until 1879 it would appear that the pre-franked lettersheet was accepted on the day of sailing as valid for use within a British possession by the island postmaster and the item subsequently passed through the mails without attracting postage due markings. Believed unique. 3,500-4,000 The No Watermark Issues d., 4d. (two pulled perfs. at top), 6d. (corner marginal but with crease in margin and small thin), 1s. (2) mint, a few minor perf. imperfections. (5) S.G. 1-4, cat. 2, d. to 1s. set of four, part original gum, each with imperfections, the 6d. and 1s. with straight edge margins, S.G. 1-4, cat. 2,105. 4d. with R.P.S. certificate (1991). Ex Moir. Photo on page d. claret, part original gum, straight edge at foot, a few perfs. short at top. S.G. 1, cat Photo on page d. unused (pulled perf. at top), 4d. part original gum (redistributed), 6d., 1s. mint, good appearance. S.G. 1-4, cat. 2,105. Photo on page d. (diagonal bend), 4d. (2, one reperforated), 6d., 1s. (2), also 1882 wmk. upright 4d., wmk. sideways 4d., wmk. upright 1d., 4d. (2), 1891 ½d. on half of 1d. brownish claret (broken 1 in fraction) and a bisect fake, used, mainly good to fine. (13) S.G. 1-4, 6, d., 4d., 6d. and 1s., mainly fine used, the 1s. (pulled perf. at top) with marginal straight edge at foot. S.G. 104, cat Ex Moir. Photo on page d. (2, one a brownish shade with pulled perf. at foot, the other reperforated), 4d., 6d., also 1882 wmk. upright 1d., 4d., d. wmk. Crown to left and wmk. crown to right, 1891 fake bisect surcharge, etc., mainly fair to fine used. (10) d. claret, marginal straight edge at foot, cancelled at left. S.G. 1, cat Ex Moir. Photo on page d. claret, odd shortish perf. and repaired top, nevertheless an attractive example with part strike of FI obliterator clear of Queen s face. S.G. 1, cat Photo on page d. grey-black, six used examples with a range of cancellations, a few imperfections. S.G. 2, cat d. grey-black, a used example showing R of papermaker s watermark, straight edge at top, a few short perfs. at lower left. S.G. 2a, cat Photo on page