Second Session, Lots Tuesday 21st September at 2 pm

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1 58 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Second Session, Lots Tuesday 21st September at 2 pm Cook Islands a selection of White Tern issues on stockleaves, incl (Sept.) 6d. mint block of four, 1s. (2), watermark sideways ½d. mint block of four, watermark upright ½d. mint block of four, some with flaw on beak, etc. (56) P b s.6d. imperforate plate proof imprint and plate block (3 x 4), signed and annotated in margin Approved for High Commissioner for New Zealand 22/2/65. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archives, scarce. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl set mint, perf. 12 x 11½ set mint, perf. 11 set mint, 1902 watermarked 6d. to 1s. mint, mint, 1967 $2 on 1 to $10 on 5 mint, Aitutaki, Penrhyn also some Niue, etc. (few 100s) A mainly mint selection, incl to 1s., 1902 to 1s., set, 1932 set, etc. (88) Penrhyn Island: 1902 compound perf. 11 x 14 1d. carmine, fine mint pair, scarce. S.G. 6, cat. 2,400. Photo Crete 524 b Revolutionary Assembly: l. to 1d. set in c.t.o. blocks (9 x 3), mainly fine. S.G. V1-V5, cat. 1, Cyprus Great Britain overprinted issues, a selection incl. 2½d. plates 14 and 15, 4d., 6d. and 1s. mint (some regummed), and 1d. mint (20) and used (13) with plate 218 plate block of four mint, plate 208 pair used on piece with ½d. Bantam, etc., mixed condition. (38) a mainly mint selection, incl (Apr. 1) ½d. plate 15 (2), 1d. plates 181, 215 (5), 216 (6), 217 (7), 218 (2), 1881 type 5 ½d. on 1d. plate 215 (5), etc., varied condition. (29)

2 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries ½pi., 1pi., 2pi., 4pi. (2) and 6pi. and pi. and 45pi. used, slightly mixed condition. S.G , 83, 84. (8) Silver Jubilee, a selection comprising set unmounted mint and used, set in unmounted mint blocks of four, set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type W8), and covers (3) with f.d.c s, some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (11 items) Scouts miniature sheet, two examples, one used on piece and the other on f.d.c. (Hermes cat. 500), fine. S.G. 231a. Photo A mint and used collection in two albums, incl to 4pi. used, sets mint and used, set mint, set mint, used to 45pi., to 45pi. used, set mint, to 1 mint, 1928 Anniversary sets mint and used, set mint, set mint, 1963 Scout miniature sheet mint (2) and used, etc., varied condition. (100s) 1,400-1, A mint selection comprising pi., pi. unmounted (3), pi. and 45pi. unmounted and 30pa. variety broken top left triangle (toned perfs. at top), pi., pi., 1928 to 1, 1962 Europa sets (10) unmounted, 1963 Europa sets (6) unmounted and 1964 Europa sets (10) unmounted, some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (98) A mint collection from 1882 to 2013 in two stockbooks, incl values to 12pi., values to 18pi., values to 45pi. with 5pa. variety broken top left triangle, 1934 to 45pi. (less 9pi.), values to 1, 1963 Scout miniature sheet, etc., later issues unmounted, mainly fine. (100s) A large duplicated accumulation in three stockbooks, album, stockleaves, packets and boxes, incl pi., 1½pi. green and 4pi. in mint sheets of sixty, 90pi. pair and 1 mint, very large selection of bundleware, duplicated f.d.c s, also some overseas, etc. (many 1,000s) A used K.G.V collection, incl to 45pi., pi. used on piece with NICOSIA/PARCELS c.d.s., 1928 Anniversary set, 1934 to 45pi., etc., slightly mixed condition. (63) A Q.V. to K.G.V selection in mainly unmounted mint blocks of four, incl pi., pi., 12pi., pi., etc., a few with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (16 blocks) A collection of Republic f.d.c s from 1962 (virtually complete from 1969 to 1998 including miniature sheets) with 1987 Troodos Churches numbered folder and Turkish Cypriot f.d.c s from 1975 (many with publicity leaflet), and An Historical Toponymy of Cyprus by Jack C. Goodwin, 3rd edition 1978, no. 6 of 100 copies, signed, scarce. (100s) Czechoslovakia 537 A mint and used collection in an album, from 1918 to 1959, incl. wide range of 1919 overprints, 1925 Olympic Congress set mint, multiples, covers with f.d.c s, newspaper stamps, postage dues with set mint, much cancellation interest, etc., mainly fine. (100s) Denmark Ferslew First Printing 2 R.B.S. blue, good margins, large part original gum, fresh for these with slight crease, otherwise fine and scarce. Diena certificate (1984). S.G. 1. Photo also on back cover. 1,000-1, Thiele Second Printing 2 R.B.S. blue, unused, part original gum, good margins, fresh appearance. S.G. 3. Photo

3 60 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Denmark continued b Dotted Spandrels 2sk. blue, in a mint block of nine from the lower right corner of the sheet, vertical crease between rows one and two, seven are unmounted, very fresh appearance. Photo sk. green in a mint (possibly unmounted) block of four with good margins all round, scarce. S.G. 12. Photo sk. unused, part original gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 13. Photo Wavy line Spandrels 4sk. chestnut, in a used horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round, on 1861 wrapper from Kjoge to Copenhagen sk. green, fresh mint with hinge remainder. S.G. 18. Photo sk. green, unused, part original gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 18. Photo Rouletted 16sk. rosy mauve, fine and fresh mint. S.G. 21. Photo sk. rosy mauve, fine used. S.G. 21. Photo ö. carmine-red with variety small figures in corners, fine mint. S.G. 92a. Photo A mainly used collection in an album, incl sk. (2), sk. (3), to 16sk., set, 1907 Newspaper set, 1912 and k., Parcel Post set, Air set, Danish West Indies c., etc., varied condition. (100s) Locals: Copenhagen: 1881 (Oct.) 3ore used on local cover, tied by circular 20/2-3/5, 1883 (Nov. 24) 2ore horizontal strip of six (another stamp has been removed) and two 3ore stamps, on what is probably an Urgent Message letter with single ring date and time 1 6-7, 1887 (Dec. 22) 3ore used on local cover, tied by circular 23/11-12/R, rare. DAKA cat. no. 33. Ex Kiddle. (3 covers) Free Correspondence Cards: 1889 red Recke & Rasmussens card, also purple cards numbers 316 (2), 171, 153, blue cards numbers 87 and 115, unused, 1899 purple W.Matthissen s Kjodudsalg card used , 18?? purple Herr F. Hattings card, used 5 12 year date unclear, fair to fine. Ex Kiddle Parcel Stamps: A collection on leaves, incl ö. black and claret mint (thin), 50ö. grey-black mint and used (2), 1kr. yellow-brown mint, 10kr. used, a few forms, etc., mixed condition. Ex Kiddle (69)

4 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex 558 Dominica (Apr. 20) entire letter with date line Off Dominica, addressed to London, endorsed Single Sheet and via Bristol, showing two line BRISTOL/SHIP LRE, with London receiving mark of June 4 on reverse. Photo (Jan. 28) cover to Liverpool, bearing Great Britain d. cancelled (not tied) by barred oval A07, with Dominica, London and Liverpool datestamps on the reverse, stamp affected by filing crease. Photo (Aug. 27) entire letter from the Melville correspondence to Scotland, endorsed p. Steamer, 28 Aug 1872, with 11 and 1 rate marks, bearing DOMINICA/PAID c.d.s. in red, filing folds but scarce. Photo Watermark Crown CC 6d. green used on 1877 (Mar. 30) tatty envelope to U.S.A. with original enclosed letter, endorsed Via Havana, stamp tied by barred oval with New York 5c. due datestamp alongside, and faint red DOMINICA/PAID datestamp, with St. Thomas transit mark on the reverse. Extremely rare, very few single 6d. frankings have been recorded. Ex Jaffe. Photo , d. grey, used on 1889 (June 3) envelope to Nova Scotia, endorsed Via New York, tied by barred oval A07 with Dominica c.d.s. alongside, New York and Annapolis datestamps on the reverse, traces of staining, otherwise fine. S.G. 24. Photo Watermark Mult. Script CA to 5s. and Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3s. to 1, used, the 2½d. in a pair and the 1½d. and the 3d. used on piece mainly fine. S.G , cat Photo

5 62 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex Ex 587 Ex 572 Ex Ex 590 Ex 575 Ex 571 Ex 588

6 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 63 Dominica continued Silver Jubilee, a selection incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type D19), covers (3) with f.d.c s, varieties with 1½d. showing diagonal line by turret unmounted mint and used, dot by flagstaff mint, 1s. showing dot by flagstaff unmounted mint (and another perforated SPECIMEN without gum), etc., mainly fine. (14 items) c. red-brown and deep green variety C of CA missing from watermark used, tiny thin in top margin, scarce. S.G. 122a, unpriced used. Photo New Constitution 3c. green and reddish violet variety JA for CA in watermark, fine mint. Unrecorded on this value. S.G. 135 var. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl set mint, s. mint and used, set mint, set mint, set mint, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) A small selection of covers from 1896 to 1929, incl O.H.M.S. envelope to Denmark, 1903 envelope to Lasoye, franked by Leeward Islands d. on 7d., tied by Dominica c.d.s and with boxed TOO LATE alongside, 1929 San Juan-Paramaribo flight, from Massachusetts to Dominica, with two line Received in bad condition at/san Juan, Porto Rico on the reverse, etc. (6 items) Egypt: The 'Dickinson' Collection Great Britain used in Egypt (May 27) cover to London, bearing d. plate 8 QG-QI strip and d. cancelled by B 01 barred ovals of Alexandria with London Paid in red, traces of staining, otherwise fine. Photo cover to Liverpool, franked by d. plate 119 DB, GD and d. plate 9 MI (just affected by filing crease), tied by B 01 barred ovals of Alexandria. Photo (Feb. 9) cover to London, franked by d. plate 13 BK-BL pair, tied by B 01 barred ovals of Alexandria, with Alexandria c.d.s. at left and London receiving mark. Photo (Oct. 18) 1¼d. stationery card to England, cancelled by B 01 barred oval of Alexandria with Alexandria c.d.s. below. Photo A collection in an album, incl. used in Alexandria with 1868 cover to London, franked by d. plate 6 PA and TD tied by B 01 and Alexandria c.d.s s (PA affected by filing crease), 1870 envelope from England to Alexandria, bearing d. plate 12 BL and AL with Alexandria receiving mark, 1870 ½d. plate 11 (unlisted), d. (4), d. (2), d. (3), d. (2), s. blue pair and single, s. plate 1 GE, used in Suez with s. plate 1 HI, etc., mixed condition. (260 stamps, 5 covers) 800-1, French Post Offices in Egypt: 1873 (Apr. 28) cover from Alexandria to Marseilles, franked by c. orange (2), tied by single 5080 large figures with Alexandria c.d.s. alongside, red boxed PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/ MEDITERANEE Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps 570 E Riester essays depicting two Sphinx eagle and star in brown, green, and red with ornamentation at top, all on thin wove paper, fine. Photo E 1869 Prevost essays with 00 value, five in different colours (one on coloured paper) with EPREUVE below. Photo

7 64 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex The Dickinson Egypt: 1866 Essays, Proofs and Issued Stamps continued Imperforate plate proofs in blocks of four of 5pa., 10pa. (2), 20pa., 1pi., 2pi., 5pi. and 10pi., all in issued colours, mainly fine. Photo on page Imperforate plate proofs of 5pa. (3), 10pa., 20pa., 1pi., 2pi., 5pi. (pair and two singles) and 10pi. (pair and single), all in issued colours, mainly fine. (14) pa. grey watermark inverted, showing part of central overprint omitted, unused, fine. R.P.S. certificate (1974). Photo P 1pi. imperforate proof in black, block of four and single, 5pi. in red, 10pi. slate (2 different shades), all without overprint, also proof of the overprint only in red on laid paper, mainly fine. Photo on page pi., 5pi. and 10pi, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G Photo on page pi. yellow with watermark upright, unused vertical pair, part original gum, fine. Ex Byam. S.G. 5w. Photo on page pi. slate, perf. 12½ x 13 compound, watermark upright, fine used. Philatelic Foundation (1969) and Egypt Study Circle (1979) certificates. Photo on page A collection on leaves, incl. 5pi. perf. 12½ x 13 compound used, 10pi. mint watermark upright, 5pa., 20pa., 1pi. and 10pi. imperforate, range of types, varieties, etc. (64)

8 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries E Penasson imperforate essays, no value, ten in differing colours, 1pi. in orange (2) also perforated 15 x 12½ 1pi. in blue (2), fair to fine P - 1pi. imperforate proofs types I to IV, printed in black, fine. Photo on page An unused and used collection on leaves, incl. 2pi. unused (6), 5pi. unused, used (4), a few forgeries, etc., varied condition. (78) Penasson printing, a selection on leaves incl. litho 1pi. unused, typo with 2½p. watermark inverted unused, perfs., shades, etc., varied condition. (39) b pa. brown, a mint block of eight, including one horizontal tête-bêche pair and two vertical ones, fine. S.G. 35, a,b pa. brown, a mint horizontal pair, left stamp showing man in the moon flaw at top right, fine, unlisted. Ex Clarke. Photo on page Sphinx and Pyramid issues, mint and used selection on leaves, incl set mint, 20pa. with inverted watermarks, mint (2) and 5pa. with inverted watermark used, etc. (78) unissued Nile Winter Fête set of three values, a few minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine unmounted mint. Photo on page P 1914 Pictorial issue, 1m. to 200m. sets of imperforate proofs in pairs and imperforate singles, on gummed watermarked paper, mainly fine. Photo on page unissued 4m. red, fine unmounted mint. Ex Holcombe. Photo on page P 1922 Proclamation of the Monarchy 1m. and 15m. with trials of the overprint in red, both fine mint. Only 100 of each value exist. Photo on page Essays 591 E P 1922 Harrison & Sons engraved 5m. die proof in blue on wove paper (112 x 85mm), fine. Photo E P - Photogravure imperforate 5m. blue (Chalhoub E218), mounted on card (74 x 104mm), fine. Photo E P - Engraved 5m. die proof in violet on wove paper (72 x 89mm), fine. Photo E P - Photogravure imperforate 5m. red-brown pair on gummed unwatermarked paper and two singles on gummed watermarked multiple Crescent and Stars, a few imperfections E - Photogravure perforated 5m. red-brown, 10m. red 15m. blue on gummed watermarked paper and 50m. grey (no gum). Photo b E - Photogravure imperforate 50m. grey corner block (5 x 4), on ungummed unwatermarked paper, ink smear on front. Photo E - Photogravure imperforate E1 in greenish black on unwatermarked wove paper, fine. Ex Sears. Photo E - Photogravure imperforate E1 in green on unwatermarked wove paper, fine. Photo E - Photogravure imperforate E1 in brown on unwatermarked wove paper, fine. Photo Issue 600 C Trials for coils, 5m. vertical strip of three, all overprinted CANCELLED, fine P Imperforate colour trials, 15m. vertical pair in blue from the right of the sheet, 15m. horizontal pair in brown (one has surface faults) and 20m. horizontal pairs in red-brown and grey-green (3, one pair creased) on ungummed unwatermarked paper, also 5m. red-brown pair and single on gummed watermarked paper

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10 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 67 The Dickinson Egypt: Issue continued 602 P Imperforate colour trials, E1 in blue and violet, mounted on piece, crease at top, otherwise fine. Photo P Issued Stamps, 5m. red-brown blocks of four (2, one with plate number), vertical and horizontal pairs, 15m. blue essay from the left of the sheet, all imperforate, mint m. mauve (lighter shade) in an imperforate block of four on chalk paper, mint, lower pair unmounted, a few minor gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. S.G. 121a. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. mint set, control blocks, E1 used block of 19 on piece, etc. (178) Birthday 50p. mint (3, one compound perf., one with watermark reversed), used (2), fine Inauguration of Port Fouad 607 5m. to 50p. set mint, all with expertising marks on gum, the 50p. (a few tone spots) with R.P.S. certificate (1995). S.G , cat. 2,500. Photo m. to 50p. set, c.t.o. with first day cancellations, fine, the 50p. with B.P.A. certificate (1999). S.G , cat. 1,700. Photo Issue m., 4m., 5m., 10m., 20m. blue and 20m. deep green in blocks of four with oblique perforations from the Royal Printings, fine with full gum. Photo b 20m. deep green in a corner block (5 x 3), with oblique perforations from the Royal Printings, fine with full gum. Photo E1, all photogravure in a mint A 27 block of four, one with closed u, three are unmounted, fine. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl. mint and used sets, range of types, etc. (93) A mainly mint collection on stockleaves, incl. control blocks, etc. (292) Prince s Ninth Birthday set, with centres in black or brown, mint, slightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 178a-181a m. on 50p. mint singles (2, one unmounted), complete sheet (5 x 5), used, 100m. on E1 mint and used, fine. S.G. 187, U.P.U. Congress 1m. to E1 set, mint, mainly fine. S.G Photo m. to 20m. (less 15m.) set in mint marginal blocks of four with oblique perforations, fine. Photo on page b - 5m. deep brown in a mint block of eight with two tête-bêche pairs (both unmounted), fine, from the left of the sheet. Ex Antonigoni. Photo set in blocks of four, with oblique perforations from the Royal Printings, fine with full gum. S.G Photo on page A mainly mint collection, many in blocks and some sheets, incl. a very good range of control blocks with 3m. A/41 control block of four with inverted watermark, 5m. booklet panes (5, three with controls), uncut sheets (2, one without control) and block (6 x 3), 6m. booklet pane and uncut sheet, blocks of 30 and twelve, 15m. uncut sheets (2, one without control), 1m. to 20m. (less 15m.) in sheets of 100, etc. (100s)

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12 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 69 The Dickinson Egypt: Issue 621 P 30m., 50m., 100m., 200m., 50p. and E1, imperforate from the Royal Printings with Cancelled on reverse, all marginal, fine. Photo m., 50m., 100m., 200m and 50p. in blocks of four, all with oblique perforations from the Royal Printings, fine with full gum. Photo on page 66. 1,200-1, m. greenish blue an unmounted mint A46 control block of four, showing variety imperforate between stamps and lower margins, slightly toned, otherwise fine and rare. Photo m. dull purple variety printed on gummed side with reversed watermark, in a fine mint marginal pair, fine. S.G. 280v. Photo on page A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. a good range of control blocks with 50p. (9, mainly different from A/39 to A/46), E1 (7 different from A/39 to A/46), etc. (344) unissued Millenary of Al-Azhar University 6m. to 20m. set with oblique perforations, fine unmounted mint. Photo Birthday 5m.+5m. unmounted mint with Arabic date error, fine. S.G. 289a, cat Photo m. bright violet, variety printed on the gummed side, in a fine unmounted mint pair, scarce. S.G. 296 var. Photo on page b - 10m. bright violet, variety imperforate, in a mint plate block of nine, a few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine, stamps are unmounted. S.G. 296v. Photo King of Egypt and Sudan overprints, complete collection of overprint colour trials, comprising Postage 1m. (5), 2m. (4), 3m. Young King Farouk, 3m. (4), 4m. (3), 6m. Young King Farouk (3), 10m. (4), 13m. (4), 15m. (4), 17m. (3), 22m. (3), 30m. (5), 40m. (4), 50m. (4), 100m. (4), 200m. (4), 50p. (2), E1 (2), Air set (3 of each), Express Delivery 40m. (4), Official set (4 of each), Postage Due set (4 of each), also issued colours, all with Royal collection boxed cachet on gum. (253) 3,000-3, Obliterated issues, a collection on leaves, incl. overprinted on 1947 Air set and sets in control blocks of four, 1953 to E1 mint and used, range of varieties with double overprints, control blocks, covers, etc. (few 100s) A collection in three albums and four stockbooks, incl pa. on 5pi. with surcharge inverted used, 1914 set mint, m. on 3m. with surcharge inverted mint, 1922 Proclamation set mint, 1926 Exhibition set in used blocks of four, 1933 Railway sets mint and used, 1933 Aviation sets mint (2) and used, 1934 U.P.U. set used, 1938 Birthday E1 mint and used, 1946 Anniversary miniature sheets mint (both), p. in control block of four, varieties, control blocks, etc. (100s) 1,000-1, Airmails: A collection on leaves, incl set mint and a range of control blocks, 1931 Zeppelin set, mint and used of each, 1947 set in control blocks with extras, etc. (few 100s) Postage Dues: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl imperforate proofs 10p., 20p. in red and 2pi. in yellow, mint set, set mint, m. imperforate proof in black, block of four, set mint (5p. no gum), 1p. used block of four, p. orange mint pane (10 x 6) with 28 APR 1905 handstamp, etc. (217) p. orange in a mint block of four, a few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine, two are unmounted. S.G. D69. Photo A selection from 1889 to 1915 on leaves, incl. 2m., 4m. and 1pi. in imperforate vertical pairs with watermark sideways, 2m. and 1pi. in imperforate horizontal pairs with watermark upright, 2m., 4m. and 1pi. in scarce mint control block of four, 1pi. watermark sideways in mint blocks of four, 2m. pair, one bisected and used on piece with 3m. on 2p., etc. (71) b Officials: m. green showing variety two stops after H and no stop after S, in a mint block of fifteen, some split or reinforced perfs., otherwise fine and fresh. Nile Post O25s. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl m. without commas with overprint inverted used, 1914 (-) chestnut on chalk surfaced paper in a mint block (5 x 10), set mint, 5m. used block of four, one showing variety two stops after H and no stop after S, etc. (302)

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14 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 71 The Dickinson Egypt: British Forces in Egypt, See also lots P 1932 POSTAL SEAL 1p. deep blue and red, imperf. plate proof in issued colours on wove paper, a block of four from the right of the sheet, some gum toning, otherwise fine. S.G. A1 P. Photo on page Silver Jubilee 1p. fine mint. S.G. A10. Photo on page p., fine used. S.G. A10. Photo on page m. green, fine used on 1936 (Dec. 1) envelope to England, tied by M.P.O./CAIRO c.d.s., fine. S.G. A A selection on leaves, incl perf. 14½ x 14 1p. carmine mint, 1935 Christmas 1p. in a mint block of six, etc. (16) Suez Canal Company: c. black mint (small thin) and 20c. blue in a mint block of four, fine Revenues: Consular Service: s. on 5s. used on an affadavit, 10s. on 10s. (2), s., 2s.6s. (2), two blocks of four and pair, mainly fine Egyptian Occupation of Gaza: A selection on leaves, incl m. green a mint vertical pair with trial overprint in black, 1948 Postage and Air sets mint, 2m. mint vertical pair with overprint inverted, 1953 Postage and Air sets mint also 3m. with original overprint inverted in a no gum A/47 control block, extra 100m mint and used and Arabic control block of four mint, etc. (166) Egypt The property of other vendors m., 2m., 3m. deep blue-green, 4m. deep brown, 5m., 13m. 20m., 40m., 50m. and 100m., imperforate from the Royal Printings with CANCELLED on reverse. Photo on page Zeppelin issue, a selection comprising set unmounted mint and used and two covers, the first 1931 (Apr. 11) envelope to Germany bearing the set tied by Caire, Graf Zeppelin c.d.s s, endorsed VIA ZEPPELIN at top, and 1931 (Apr. 11) picture postcard also to Germany bearing 50m. on 27m. tied by Caire, Graf Zeppelin c.d.s., carried on the return journey only, both with Fredrichshafen arrivals alongside, fine. (6 items) A mint collection in a printed album, incl pa. to 10pi. set of imperf. proofs, Sphinx values to 5pi., 1914 to 200m., to 100m., 1922 Proclamation of Monarchy to 200m., 1925 Geographical Congress sets (2, both printings), 1926 Birthday 50p., to 500m., 1931 Zeppelin set, m. on 1, Air to 200m., 1933 Aviation Congress set, 1934 U.P.U. to 1, 1938 Birthday 1, etc., later with issues to 1972, also miniature sheets, postage dues, Officials with set, Suez Canal locals, slightly mixed condition. (100s) A mint and used collection in an album, incl m. on E1 used, 1929 Birthday 10m., 15m. and 20m. with brown centres, mint and used of each, 1933 Aviation sets mint and used, 1934 P.U.C. set used, 1938 Birthday E1 mint and used, British Forces in Egypt 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. mint and used, etc., varied condition. (100s) A used collection in three albums, incl values to 10pi., range of Sphinx issues to 5pi., 1934 U.P.U. to 1, 1938 Birthday 1, range of covers with 1908 envelope to London (redirected to Rome then Venice) bearing Sphinx 5m. and Great Britain K.E.VII 1½d. tied by Grand Continental Hotel Cairo c.d.s and London roller cancellation, 1926 (Mar. 1) Vacuum Oil Company envelope to Cairo bearing Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition set tied exhibition cancellations, 1928 (Dec. 22) registered envelope to London bearing Medical Congress 5m. and 10m. pair tied congress c.d.s s, 1933 (Dec. 20) local envelope bearing Aviation Congress set tied congress c.d.s s, range of air mails and first flights, f.d.c s with 1938 Birthday 1 used on registered f.d.c. to London, postage dues, Palestine 1953 to 1, etc., mixed condition. (100s) A mint and used collection in two albums and leaves, incl pa. with inverted watermark mint, Air 27m. chestnut with oblique perforations, 1931 Zeppelin set unmounted mint, m. on 50p. mint, 1933 Railway set mint, 1933 Aviation set mint, 1938 Birthday E1 mint, etc. (100s)

15 72 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 628 Egypt continued Ex X653 Postal Stationery: m. on 5m. postal stationery card, three unused examples, one with 3 inverted, one with surcharge inverted, and one with surcharge double, two signed Hass, the latter with small surface rub, otherwise fine. Nile Post SPC5a, c, var. Photo No lot Covers and Cancellations Great Britain used in Egypt, 1858 to 1879, a selection with values to 1s. (2 singles and a block of four) and 5s. (2), incl. multiples, also a selection of French Colonies issues used in Alexandria, mixed condition. (86) French Post Offices in Egypt, 1859 (Jan. 12) entire to Austria from the French Post Office at Alexandria franked with c. (cut into) and 80c. each cancelled 3704 in lozenge of dots with ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE datestamp alongside, horizontal filing fold at base. Photo Egypt Used Abroad, pi. red and 2pi. chrome-yellow used on piece with near complete type C POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE/MASSAWA/4/SEP/75 c.d.s, some toning to 1pi., otherwise fine. Photo Military Mail, 1885 (Apr. 2) envelope to London with G.B ½d. lilac tied by BRITISH ARMY POST OFFICE/ EGYPT c.d.s., London arrival c.d.s. (Apr. 14) on reverse, minor faults. Photo (Apr. 25) picture postcard of Alexandria posted on the Austrian Lloyd steamer Bohemia, franked by 1m. pairs (2, faults to one pair), cancelled by BOHEMIA/OE.LLOYD c.d.s. in blue. Tchilinghirian and Stephen do not record this datestamp on Egyptian stamps. Photo (Mar.) stampless envelope sent Air Mail to England with Naval tombstone censor cachet, blue oval PASSED BY/28/NAVAL CENSOR and matching circular POSTAGE/1/PAID alongside, fine. Photo (Mar. 23) picture post card of the Pyramids posted on the Italian Steamer Memfis, franked with 2m. pair cancelled MEMFI/PIROSCAFI POSTALE ITALIANO, fine. An unusual acceptance of Egyptian stamps by an Italian Sea Post Office. Photo A selection of covers, cards and a few pieces, incl. postal stationery with m. on 2m. surcharge in red postcard, postcards, registered mail, Hotel Posts, also some other countries, etc. (few 100s)

16 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries (Nov. 2) envelope sent to the Air Ministry in London, bearing King Farouk 3m. Army Post stamp tied by F.P.O. 173 c.d.s., with R.A.F. censor cachet on reverse, repaired tear to cover below adhesive, otherwise fine. Issued for the forces Christmas concession rate; however the troops were granted free postage on November 1st, the day before this cover was posted. A scarce stamp on cover. Photo on page Egyptian Occupation of Gaza: A mint collection on leaves, incl to 1 (30m. to 1 in pairs) with airs, express post and postage dues, 1953 to 1 with airs, to 1, etc., mainly fine. (179) British Forces in Egypt A mint group, incl Postal Seal 1p., 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. unmounted (toned gum), etc., mainly fine. (13) P 1932 POSTAL SEAL 1p. deep blue and red imperf. plate proof vertical pair, fine with full gum. S.G. A1 P. Photo Silver Jubilee 1p. ultramarine, unmounted mint block of four, fine. S.G. A10, cat. 1,200. Photo p. ultramarine showing broken U, unmounted mint, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. Photo p. ultramarine, fine mint. S.G. A10, cat 300. Photo p. ultramarine, two used examples, one showing variety short right leg to U (creased), other fine. S.G. A10, var p. tied by retta to reverse of 1935 (May 15) envelope to England with crowned circle 13 and Abu Qir c.d.s. S.G. A10. Photo on page p. tied by retta to reverse of 1935 (Oct. 24) envelope to Gloucestershire, with crowned circle 13 and Abu Qir c.d.s on front, fine. S.G. A10. Photo on page A collection on leaves, incl p. Postal Seal mint, m. black on azure mint and used, 1p. vermilion four panes of twenty in a booklet, 1p. vermilion used on 1935 (Dec. 3) cover, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. used, 1935 Christmas 3m. on 1p. used on piece, and one used on 1935 (Dec. 20) cover, m. used on 1936 (Dec. 15) cover,1939 3m. and 10m. imperforate and oblique perforations of each, etc. (246) A used collection on leaves, incl Christmas seal set, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p., range of covers with 1935 (Dec. 20) envelope from to London bearing on reverse Christmas Seal 3m. vermilion, p. and 1935 Christmas 1p., tied by rettas in violet, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1p. single tied by retta to reverse of 1935 (July 9) cover to England with Abu Qir c.d.s. alongside, 1939 (Dec. 2) censored envelope to England bearing m. green tied B.P.O./ E602 c.d.s., etc., mainly fine. (23 items)

17 74 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ethiopia: The Dougie Elliott Collection The Abyssinia Expedition India p. (2), 2a. and a.8p. (2), all with boxed F.F., fair to fine India p. block of four with selvedge at right, all with boxed F.F., a few creases, otherwise fine. This the only recorded block. Photo stampless O.H.M.S. entire sent from Gen. Field, Advance Brigade, Abyssinian Field Force, addressed to Major Migon (Commissariat Officer) at Annesley Bay, scarce early item. Photo tatty envelope from Magdala to London, endorsed R. Holmes/Magdala/Abbysinia, franked by Indian p. and a. (2), tied by barred by F.F. with London receiving mark in red alongside, with faint Abbissiania Field Force /FF duplex in red on the reverse, scarce. Photo (Jan.) stampless envelope addressed to a member of the Dutch Imperial Guard at Utrecht in Holland, sent by a Foreign correspondent accompanying the Expedition, showing manuscript 1/1 British postage and 70 Dutch charge, has Suez transit mark, with unframed circular FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE ABYSSINIA/2? JA 68 in black, London and Dutch transit and receiving mark on the reverse, extremely rare. Fewer than ten stampless letters exist from the Expedition, this one having the earliest recorded date, suggesting that the item was sent from Senafe, the first of the Expedition s three base camps. Photo. 1,500-2,000

18 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries (Jan. 21) mourning envelope from Zula to Bangalore, bearing a. tied by barred F.F., and manuscript 21/1/68, with unframed circular FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE/ABYSSINIA/3 JA 68 in red on the reverse, also Bombay and Bangalore datestamps, very rare. Photo also on front cover. 2,000-2, (detail) (Aug.) O.H.M.S. envelope to Aden, roughly opened at right, with enclosed offering a vote of thanks to Major General E. L. Russell, Commanding at Aden, for valuable services in the Campaign from General Lord Napier and signed by Lt. Colonel Dillon Military Secretary. Photo An undated letter, written and signed by Napier of Magdala, enclosing a donation, but declining (due to illness) an invitation to the laying of the foundation stone for a new hospital. Photo (Sept. 13) cover to France, franked by g. blue (2) tied by Harar c.d.s., inland rate to Djibouti with Djibouti 25c. tied by DJIBOUTI date stamp in blue dated 18 Sept. 97 and with octagonal LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. No.5, Paris receiving mark on reverse. Photo postcard to Germany, franked by Italian Eritrea 10c. tied by Massua c.d.s., fine. Photo

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20 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 77 The Dougie Elliott Ethiopia continued (May 16) p.p.c. registered to France, franked by 1902 overprint in black 1g. blue, tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s., for internal postage, additionally franked by French Somali 5c. and 15c. (2) boxed R in blue and manuscript Recon No The card is addressed to Mr. Frederick Desmous, Senator of the Guard, and was sent and signed by Hugues Le Roux the explorer who sought the source of the Blue Nile. The card shows Le Roux presenting the Emperor Menelik with a map of the Blue Nile. Photo five postcards from the same correspondence in Germany, one franked by on ¼g., others franked by French Somali values, fine (May 7) envelope to France, bearing Harar c.d.s., no Ethiopian stamp but French Somali 25c. affixed tied by blue c.d.s. Originally addressed to Lyon and redirected, with Lyon-Terraux, Rhone, Dijon and Mirebel transit and receiving marks on the reverse. Photo early photograph showing Italian soldiers leaving the Consulate at Addis Ababa, the photograph dated by the addition of 1894 ¼g. green with Addis Ababa cancellation date 20 July 1908, unusual. Photo (Nov. 2) postcard depicting the Hotel des Arades, addressed to France, franked by 1894 ¼g. green and French Somali 5c. both tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s. in blue, with a strike in violet in Ethiopian GABRA IGZIABHER/Chief Pharmacist to the King with Maltese Cross in centre. Stated to be one of only two of these cachets that are known. Photo to 1984, a collection of mainly covers on leaves, incl Ethiopian Railway cover used locally in Dire Daoua, franked by 1909 ¼g. bisected, 1942 cover to U.S.A., franked by c. tied by bilingual NAZERET, village and town cancellations, Air mail, Registered mail, incoming mail, f.d.c s, etc. (155 items) (Nov. 21) envelope to England, franked by g. pair, tied by dotted circular DIRRE DAOUA datestamp, triangular T mark and British 1½/F.B. due mark, a few cover faults. Photo (Jan. 22) envelope, registered to Switzerland, franked by 1908 U.P.U. ½pi. on ½g. red pair, 1pi. on 1g. and 2pi. 2g. tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s, boxed R, with Colombier receiving mark on reverse. Photo Ex (Oct. 1) Provisional issue for Diredawa, in unmounted mint blocks of four from the left of the pane with plate number 4, all signed in pencil on gum by Guillet (Postmaster at the time), extremely rare and possibly the only blocks of four surviving. (28) Ex Sundberg. Photo. 2,500-3, (Dec. 1) picture postcard of Ethiopian Cavalry written from the Legation de France en Ethiopie and registered to France, with double ring cachet, franked by g. and 4g., tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s., scarce. Photo envelope, registered to France, franked by 1908 U.P.U. 1pi. on 1g. blue block of four, tied by Harrar c.d.s s in purple, manuscript registration No. 289a in red ink, boxed R. Photo (Jan. 9) envelope to France, franked by g. tied by GARE/ADDIS ABABA datestamp with another strike alongside. Photo (Dec. 13) large envelope, registered to Holland, franked by 1930 Coronation 1m. (3), 2m. and 4m., cancelled by Addis Ababa datestamps, ADDIS-ABEBA GARE pink registration label, received December 31 and redirected by Express service to Njimegen and a Dutch 10c. adhesive and red EXPRESS label. Photo on page

21 78 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The Dougie Elliott Ethiopia continued 697 Ex P 1947 Roosevelt set printed on deluxe proof sheet (210 x 274mm) all overprinted SPECIMEN in red, fine P - Perforated colour trials of issued 12c., 25c and $2, also $2 unadopted design, all overprinted SPECIMEN, a few creases, otherwise fine b - Set in unmounted mint sheets (3 x 4), mainly fine. S.G E 1956 De La Rue photographic essays for an unadopted Animal set of four and 25c. Ancient Capitals, all with De La Rue handstamps on the reverse. Photo An accumulation in three stockbooks, leaves and loose, incl Bosta set mint, 1907 surcharged set mint, 1943 Obelisk set mint, 1944 Menelik Centenary set of imperforate proofs in blue, 1947 Resumption Air set mint, c. on 25c. mint single and used pair, range of later issues, presentation packs, range of varieties, also range of literature with articles, auction catalogues etc. (100s) A collection on leaves from 1894 to 1936, incl Postage due 4g., 8g., 16g. and unissued 8g. perforated proof, 1911 Provisional set used on piece, 1931 Air set in mint blocks (5 x 5), good range of varieties, etc. (few 100s) An accumulation of mainly covers and cards on leaves and loose, incl. censored mail, postcards, flown covers, registered mail, incoming mail, etc. (few 100s) Postal Stationery: A collection on leaves, incl. postcards, Air Letters, Officials, etc. (45 items) F Forgeries: A selection on leaves, incl. Fournier with first issues, Postage dues, cancellations, etc. (62 items) Airmails to 1978, a collection of flown items, written up on pages, incl (Dec. 29) Addis Ababa-Dirre-Daoua flown cover with special airmail etiquette, franked by 1929 Air 1 8. to 4m. cancelled by Addis Ababa c.d.s s, with registered label ADDIS-ABEBA R.P., 1930 (Oct. 31) cover from Djibouti-Addis flight cover, franked by Somali Coast 50c. and 1f., with SERVICE AVION/Djibouti-Addis cachet,1932 (Jan. 15) Djigjiga-Addis Ababa return flown cover, 1933 (Apr. 14) Addis Ababa-London via Egypt, registered cover to Birmingham, range of rates, commercial mail, etc. (64 items)

22 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries (Mar. 20) unaddressed airmail f.d.c., franked by 1947 Resumption of National Airmail Service set, rare. Photo (Mar. 24) registered airmail cover to U.S.A., franked by 1947 Resumption of National Airmail Service set, used only four days after the stamps were issued, rare. Photo Italian Occupation: Censored Mail (Dec. 6) envelope, registered to Djibouti, franked by 1931 Air 2g. blue (5) tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s with small boxed 5 censor mark, with pink censor tape handstamped EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 3) envelope, to Djibouti, franked by g. tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s. with boxed 1, unopened by censor but with handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE on reverse, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 6) envelope to Djibouti, franked by g. (on reverse), tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s. with pink censor label handstamped EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 17) envelope, registered to Switzerland, franked by 1931 Air 1g., 4g. (3) tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s with pink censor label, handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, and boxed 3 on reverse, there must have been a problem getting out of Ethiopia before the occupation and received in Switzerland eleven months later, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 28) envelope, registered to Djibouti, 1931 Air 4g. pair tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s., unopened by censor with small boxed 1 censor mark, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 31) envelope, registered to Djibouti, franked by 1931 Air 4g. blue (2) and 2g., tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s unopened by censor but with handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 31) envelope, registered to Djibouti, franked by 1931 Air 4g. blue (2) and 2g., tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s unopened by censor but with handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, and boxed 1, fine. Photo on page (Jan. 31) envelope to England, franked by 1931 Air 4g. tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s white censor tape with handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, fine. Photo on page (Mar. 17) envelope to Djibouti, franked by 1931 Air 1g. (2), tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s s with white censor label handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE, showing no censor number, unusual on this type of mail, fine. Photo on page (Apr. 10) envelope to Djibouti, franked by 1931 Air 1g. tied by Addis Ababa c.d.s. with white censor label handstamp EMPIRE D ETHIOPIE/CENSURE MILITAIRE and boxed 10, fine. Photo on page Italian Occupation, a selection on leaves and loose, incl set mint, range of covers and cards with 1937 airmail envelope to Germany (flap missing), bearing 1l.25, Italian Somaliland 1l.50 and Eritrea 50c., postcards, 1937 cover to Italy franked by c., 75c. (2) and Eritrea 50c., etc. (49 stamps, 82 items)

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24 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The Dougie Elliott Ethiopia continued Meter Mail: 1934 (Oct. 1) envelope, registered to Germany, bearing 10g. meter mark (only used by the Bank of Ethiopia), fine and scarce. Photo Military Mail: 1947 (May 12) envelope to England, franked by Somaliland ½a. and 1a. tied by Hargeisa c.d.s., with double circular HEADQUARTERS BRITISH MILITARY ETHIOPIA cachet in violet. Photo Postcards: 1899 to 1966, a collection of used postcards, incl card to Belgium, franked by g. tied by AOUACHE c.d.s., etc. (26 items) A collection on leaves, stockleaves and loose, incl. early French chocolate postcard depicting pre-1904 map of Ethiopia, Missionaries, Ethnic, Views, real photo, etc. (201 items) World War II: Censored Mail (Dec. 23) a British leaflet from Winston Churchill, dropped on Italians in Ethiopia, some faults but a scarce item (July 20) Italian military postcard to England, with E.A./A.P.O. 64 (Mega) and PASSED/BY MILITARY/ CENSOR/No Photo on page

25 82 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The Dougie Elliott Ethiopia continued (July 26) Prisoner of War postcard from a prisoner in an internment camp in Kenya, addressed to Dessie via Addis Ababa. Bearing boxed P/W EAST/AFRICA 002 in red, F.P.O./No. 90 and E.A./A.P.O. 60 c.d.s s, forwarded to Eritrea. Photo (Aug. 22) stampless On Active Service envelope (Italian Government imprint on flap), to England, bearing E.A./A.P.O. 55 c.d.s. and boxed PASSED/BY MILITARY/CENSOR/No. 638/E.A. FORCES in purple, readdressed from Plymouth to Lincoln. Photo

26 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries (Dec. 5) O.A.S. envelope to England, franked by British Somaliland 3a. (3), tied by A.P.O. 63 datestamps (used at Neghelli) with shield censor mark. Photo (July 5) stampless On Active Service envelope to England, bearing E.A./A.P.O. 66 c.d.s. and boxed PASSED/BY MILITARY/CENSOR/No. 638/E.A./No. II/34 in purple. Photo (Dec. 3) opened out airmail envelope, registered from Bermuda to Addis Ababa, franked by K.G.VI 1d., 2d., 3d., 6d., 7½d., 1s., 2s. on front, ½d. and 1½d. on reverse with Bermuda Red Cross label, sent via New York, Miami, Asmara, censor label at right, with transit and receiving marks. Photo (Jan. 4) captured Italian airmail cover to Brazil, received in Eritrea on the 8th., opened and resealed with Eritrea type 11 Examined by Censor label and tied by single ring censor no. 10. British censor PP/29, franked by c. (5) on front and 10c. (3), 12c. on reverse. Photo (Jan. 8) envelope to England, franked by c. and 12c. on front and 8c. (5), 10c. on reverse, with censor tape at left and triangular Sudanese censor handstamp. Photo (Feb. 24) Air letter to England, framed by K.U.T. 5c. and 20c. tied by E.A./A.P.O. 77 and E.E./A.P.O. 62 c.d.s s and boxed PASSED/BY MILITARY/CENSOR/E.A./No. 1/104 in purple. Photo A collection of mainly covers, incl. British Military Mission, 1944 (Feb. 23) cover (reduced at left) from the Greek refugee camp at Dire Daoua to U.S.A. via Kenya, censor tape at left and military censor mark, 1945 (Mar. 6) airmail envelope to England, bearing 1944 Menelik Centenary set and Egyptian censor mark, range of censor marks, also 1931 Air 1g. and 8g. overprinted BRITISH FORCES/1941 unofficial, etc. (33 items) 800-1,000 Ethiopia, the property of other vendors to 1931, a mint selection of varieties, incl Ras Tafari 1 8m. showing overprint double with one in violet and one in red, 1930 Haile Selassie 8m. pair showing overprint in black and red, st Coronation ½m. block of four with one showing overprint missing, 1931 Surcharges ¼m. on 2m. showing overprint double and another double with one inverted, ½m. on 2m. marginal block of four showing triple misaligned overprints, etc., not all guaranteed, and unissued Red Cross set in blocks of six and another in presentation booklet, mostly fine. (20 items) Air Reprise, an unmounted mint selection on leaves, incl. range of varieties with 12c. on 4c. showing 4 of date inverted, 0.50 on 25c. showing 26 for 29 in horizontal strip of three, $2 on 60c. single showing 26 for 29, pair with one stamp showing 4 of date inverted, mainly fine. (12) An unmounted mint selection of multiples showing a range of varieties, comprising 12c. on 4c. horizontal pair, strip of four and strip of nine, 0.50 on 25c. horizontal strip of eight and lower marginal strip of nine and $2 on 60c. single, lower marginal strip of five (crease affecting two stamps), and right marginal irregular block of twelve (one stamp showing showing 26 for 29 ), mainly fine. (49)

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28 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 85 Falkland Islands ½d. on half of 1d. brownish claret, variety unsevered pair, used with two part cork cancellations, fine and scarce. S.G. 13a, cat. 1,000. Photo Silver Jubilee 740 S 1d. to 1s. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), fine with gum. S.G. 139s-42s, cat Photo d. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1], fine mint. S.G. 139b, cat. 1,100. Photo d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret [Pl. 5, R. 7/1], in an unmounted mint block of four from the left of the sheet, fine. S.G. 139d, cat Photo d. showing double flagstaff [Pl. 6, R. 5/2], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 139e, cat Photo ½d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 140d, cat Photo ½d. showing double flagstaff, in an unmounted mint block of four, fine. S.G. 140, e, cat Photo ½d. showing double flagstaff, fine used. S.G. 140e, cat Photo d. showing short extra flagstaff, in an unmounted mint upper left corner block of four, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 141b, cat. 1,269+. Photo d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret, fine mint. S.G. 141d, cat Photo d. showing double flagstaff, mint, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 141e, cat Photo s. showing extra flagstaff [Pl. 1, R. 9/1], in an unmounted mint lower left corner block of four, fine. S.G. 142a, cat. 3,545+. Photo. 1,000-1, s. showing extra flagstaff, fine used. Brandon certificate (2000). S.G. 142a, cat. 2,500. Photo s. showing extra flagstaff, used on 1935 (Nov. 6) envelope to London with rest of set, fine. B.P.A. certificate (1955) incorrectly stating the 1s. being double flagstaff variety. Photo on page s. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1], in a mint upper left corner block of four with the variety unmounted, lightly toned otherwise fine. S.G. 142b, cat Photo on page s. showing flagstaff on right hand turret [Pl. 5, R. 7/1], fine used. S.G. 142d, cat Photo on page A selection incl. set in unmounted mint blocks of four, covers (10) with f.d.c s, varieties with 1d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret mint and used, 1d. showing double flagstaff used, 2½d. showing re-entry on value tablet mint (2) and 1s. short extra flagstaff unmounted mint, etc., some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (23 items) 800-1,000

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30 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 87 Falkland Islands continued Insects & Spiders 5p., variety watermark Crown to right of CA, fine used. Stated only two used examples recorded, this being the discovery example. S.G. 473Aw, SH 411 var. Photo A mint and used collection in two albums, incl s.6d. and 5s. mint and used of each, sets mint and used, set mint, 3s. and 5s. (2) used, set mint, 3s. used, Whale & Penguin set mint, used to 5s., 1933 Centenary to 2s.6d. mint and used, set mint, used to 1, 1952 set mint, set mint, Dependencies with set mint, South Georgia set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) 1,800-2, Falkland Islands Dependencies: thick map ½d. pair, one showing rubbed A, 1d. with extra island after POLE (unlisted) and ½d. (2) and 2d. with broken arc, mint, fair to fine Fiji S 1935 Silver Jubilee set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type D19) in blocks of four, fine with gum, very scarce. B.P.A. certificate (2014) and Ceremuga certificate (2006). S.G. 242s-45s, cat Ex De La Rue archive. Photo ½d. showing frame printed double, one albino, fine mint. S.G. 242ab, cat. 1,000. R.P.S. certificate (2013) states faint impression. Photo d. showing dot by flagstaff [Pl. 4, R. 8/4], used, fine. S.G. 244h, cat Photo d. showing dash by turret [Pl. 4, R. 3/6], used, toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 244i, cat Photo s. showing frame printed double, one albino, unmounted mint, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 245a, cat. 1,600. R.P.S. certificate (1994). Photo s. showing dot by flagstaff [Pl. 4, R. 8/4], mint, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 245h, cat Photo A mint selection incl. 1½d. showing dash by turret singles (2), dot by flagstaff unmounted singles (2), 2d. showing dot to left of chapel single and in a corner block of fifteen, diagonal line by turret unmounted (2, both in positional plate block of six), 1s. showing diagonal line by turret unmounted singles (3, two positional), other minor varieties, vignette plate blocks, also covers (7) with 1935 (Oct. 23) picture postcard to New Zealand bearing K.G.V 1d. and Silver Jubilee 1½d. tied SHIP SIDE cancellation, etc., slightly mixed condition. (35) 800-1, A used group comprising 2d. showing dot to left of chapel, 2d. showing diagonal line by turret and 3d. showing diagonal line by turret, mainly fine. Photo to 1 with all perfs. and shades and ½d. on 2d., fine mint. S.G b. (34) A collection of covers, cards and pieces, in four folders, stockbook and loose, incl envelope registered to Scotland, bearing perf. 11 x 10 5d., village cancellations with Buca Bay, Korovo, Levuka 1887 envelope to England, franked by perf. 10 2d. strip of four, Nabalili, Namoli, Navola, Tuba, Waivou, good range of postal stationery with postcards, registered envelopes, SPECIMEN overprints, f.d.c s, also a range of literature, etc. (100s) Finland (Sept. 24) envelope to Germany, franked by 1930 Zeppelin 10m. vertical pair, with special Zeppelin cachet in violet alongside, fine. Photo A mainly used collection in an album, incl. a few serpentine roulettes, perf. 11 to 32p., perf. 12½ to 1m., to 10m., 1930 Zeppelin 10m., etc., varied condition. (100s) An accumulation in two stockbooks and loose, incl Zeppelin 10m. unmounted mint, 1931 Collection Fund 1m. + 4m. (6, all but one unmounted), 1937 Red Cross 2m.+20p. in an unmounted mint block of four, range of first day covers, much duplication, cancellations, etc. (1,000s) A used accumulation in a stockbook with range of 19th century postmarks, serpentine roulettes (8) incl. 20p. used on 1874 (May 15) envelope to Ekenas, mixed condition. (100s)

31 88 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries France and Colonies 773 F Franco-Prussian War : The Siege of Paris, a Mrs. Simpson ballon monté forgery (mounted between two pieces of glass), unusual Military mail, 1871 to 1958 selection of covers and cards, incl. good range of cachets, W.W.I, censored mail, etc. (58 items) M 1925 Paris Exhibition miniature sheet used c.t.o. with Exhibition cancellations, a few small imperfections in margins otherwise fine also four other items incl PEXIP block from miniature sheet used, etc A mint and used collection in an album, incl c. used, f. used (2), Peace and Commerce issues, War Orphans 50c. + 50c. used, 1922 War Orphans set used, 1923 Bordeaux 1f. mint, 1925 Exhibition miniature sheet, mint and used singles, f. and 20f. mint, 1928 Sinking Fund 1f f.50 mint, f. type I mint, 20f. perf. 13½ mint, 1930 and 1931 Sinking Fund 1f f.50 mint, 1936 Air 85c. to 50f. set mint, 1936 Air 50f. Banknote mint, 1936 South Atlantic 10f. mint, Air set mint, 1954 Air set mint, etc., varied condition. (many 100s) 1,600-1, A mint collection on Hagner pages within a binder incl. sower 10c. to 1f. lilac, sower without ground 1c. to 2f., 1918 Red Cross 15c.+ 5c., War Orphans 35c.+ 25c., 1922 War Orphans set, 1925 Paris Exhibition miniature sheet, f. sage-green and red, 1927 Strasbourg miniature sheet, to 20f. less 3f., Sinking Funds incl and f f.50, c. to 1f.75 incl. 90c. scarlet and 1f.25 olive, 1936 Transatlantic flight 10f., 1937 PEXIP miniature sheet, 1938 Clement Ader 50f., 1947 Air 500f. slate-green, Air set, 1953 Sports set, 1954 Air set, Relief Fund sets including 1954 and 1955, Air set, selection of pre-cancels etc., some with slight toning, otherwise mainly good to fine. (many 100s) 800-1, A mint and used collection in a Paragon album, from 1928 to 1959, incl (May. 15) Sinking Fund 1f f.50 and (Oct. 1) set mint, 1930 and 1931 Sinking Fund 1f f.50 mint, 1931 Sinking Fund set mint or used, 1936 (July 10) Air 50f. used, 1936 (Aug. 14) Air 10f. used, 1937 National Museums set mint, 1938 Ader 50f. mint, 1949 CITEX 10f. (+100f.) single mint, Air to 100f. mint, 1953 Sports set mint, 1954 and 1955 Relief Fund sets mint, etc., also postage dues with 1946 set mint, mainly fine. (100s) A duplicated mint (some unmounted) collection in a stockbook, mainly middle period, incl f. (2), 1938 Ader 50f., f. on 50f. (13), range of National Relief Fund sets, Colonies with Algeria 1930 Centenary set, Equatorial Africa 1944 Resistance set, Monaco, Syria 1934 Republic Postage 100f., Air 100f., 1944 Air 200p. block of ten, 500p. (4), 1945 Air 200p. (20), 1945 Fiscal stamp 200p. block of sixteen, etc., also some mint and used in packets, mixed condition. (100s) An early to middle collection in an album, incl. range of issues with Napoleon imperfs. to 80c. used, Cérès to 80c. used, 1871 Postage due 60c. ochre unused with part original gum, Peace and Commerce to 5f. used, Blancs, Mouchons, Sowers, etc., range of shades, also some semi-official and Vichy issues with 1942 French Volunteer Legion, Borodina set of five used on two envelopes to Hamburg, mixed condition. (100s) An unmounted mint selection from 1933 to 1949 in blocks of four incl Briand 30c., 1934 Cartier set, Normandie 1f.50 indigo and light blue shades, 1935 Savings Bank 75c., 1935 Intellectuals Fund set, 1936 War Memorial set, 1937 Museums set, 1949 CITEX 10f., etc., mainly marginal with coin dates, mostly fine. (18 blocks) Postage Dues: A selection of covers from 1896 to 1959 in an album, incl. many from Great Britain, range of due marks, also some Paquebots, etc. (34 items) Cinderellas: Poster Stamps, World War I Delandre vignettes, proof sheet of 39 (reconstructed), incl. French Army, Italian and Red Cross imperforate vignettes, proof sheet (6 x 12), imperforate x perf., (illustrated in the catalogue Images of the Great War vol. III ), and proof sheet of 68, imperforate vignettes, (illustrated in the catalogue Images of the Great War, vol. III page 179), proof sheet of 26, imperforate vignettes, (catalogue Images of the Great War, vol. III nos , 134.4, vol IV no ), also Les Alliés set of six in complete mint sheets (5 x 5), mainly fine. Ex Kiddle s to 1990s, an accumulation of anti-tb fund labels in two albums and loose, incl. booklets, covers, proofs, postcards, multiples, etc., also some ephemera with posters and leaflets, mostly fine. (100s) F Forgeries: A selection of World War II forgeries (13) with ten genuine for comparison

32 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Cancellations: 1888 to 1952, a collection of Daguin machine cancellations in an album, incl. good range of types, slogans, also a catalogue of these cancellations, etc. (23 items) Pre-Cancels: A selection, incl c., 15c. without gum, 1921 set without gum, c. mint and one without gum, etc. Dalay cat. 4,800. (14) French Colonies A mint and used collection in six albums and on leaves, incl. Algeria, Cameroun 1940 Spitfire Fund 70c. used, Congo, French Guiana, French Morocco, Indo China, Madagascar, St. Pierre et Miquelon 1932 Postage due set mint, Tunisia, etc. (1,000s) An accumulation in three albums and on leaves, from early issues to 1990s, incl. Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Senegal, Syria, etc., some light duplication, slightly mixed condition. (100s) Djibouti: 1902 (Feb. 14) wrapper to Paris bearing on 75c. orange and mauve used with Côte Française des Somalis, Djibouti c.d.s. in blue, fine. Photo b French Morocco: French Protectorate: p. on 2f. deep lilac and buff, in an unmounted mint block (5 x 4) from the top of the sheet, all showing variety PROTECTORAT FRANCAIS omitted, fine. S.G. 55b, cat. 2,400+ as singles. Photo b French Somali Coast: f. light blue and indigo, an unmounted mint block of twelve with interval margin between, the upper block of four showing centres omitted, the upper left stamp handstamped CÔTE FRANÇAISE/DES SOMALIS/1938, fine. Dallay cat. 9,600. Vachat certificate (2009). Photo on page , Guadeloupe: 1879 (Jan. 26) cover from Pointe-à-Pitre to Nantes, bearing Cérès 10c. single and 30c. pair tied PAQ. FR./POINTE A PITRE c.d.s s, vertical filing fold affecting one stamp, otherwise fine. Photo

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34 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries French Colonies continued 794 Indo-China: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl to 5f. used, c. to 10f. mint, f., 5f. and 10f. mint, c. on 75c to 4p. on 10f. mint, Postage Dues, Officials, etc., varied condition. Stated to cat. 3,580. (few 100s) b Madagascar: 1891 (June 29) 5c. black on green unused block of twenty, comprising two panes (5 x 2) each showing the ten variations, a few creases and stain spots, otherwise fine and scarce. Yvert cat. 6,200. Photo. 1,000-1, b (June 29) 10c. black on blue-green, an unused block of six and a horizontal strip of five (with gum, not as issued), a few creases, otherwise fine. Yvert 1,870. Photo New Caledonia: 1899 (Dec. 31) registered envelope used locally to Bourail, bearing c. on 4c. and 15c. on 30c. pairs both showing variety surcharge inverted, 1904 registered picture postcard from Nouméa to Belgium, franked 10c. and 25c., and 1929 (Sept. 30) registered envelope to Switzerland bearing 10c., 50c. and 2f. (3), tied neat Pounerihouen c.d.s s, the first with imperfections, otherwise fine. Photo b Réunion: f.50 complete sheet of fifty showing variety missing background colour, unmounted mint, fine. Yvert 242a. Photo on page Gambia no watermark 4d. brown, exceptional fresh mint upper left corner marginal example, fine and attractive with large part original gum, trivial bend in selvedge. S.G. 1, cat Photo Watermark Crown CC 6d. deep blue fine mint pair with ample to large margins and large part original gum. S.G. 7, cat Photo d. deep blue fine used pair with good to large margins, displaying OW from sheet watermark, cancelled by neat GAMBIA/A/JA 29//PAID c.d.s s in red. S.G. 7. Photo , Watermark Crown CC sideways ½d. to 1s. trials in the issued colours affixed to appendix sheet (123 x 270mm) from the De La Rue archives, dated July in manuscript, with additional notation This colour cannot be improved upon alongside the 4d. This sheet was used as reference during discussions resulting in the introduction of the 3d. grey due to the similarity in colour of the existing 3d. and 6d. values. A superb, unique item. Ex. McCaig, Bavington-Jones, Weldhen. Photo. 4,000-5,000

35 92 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Gambia continued Ex P Watermark Crown CA 3d. reddish purple and blue imperforate plate proof, the unique plate 2 single on gummed watermarked paper, tiny thin at top on reverse does not detract from superb appearance. Photo Watermark Mult. Script CA to 10s. and 1935 Silver Jubilee set used, mainly fine. (25) Photo ½d. orange-yellow variety watermark inverted, fine mint. S.G. 127w, cat Photo Silver Jubilee 1½d. showing extra flagstaff [Pl. 1, R. 9/1], fine used. S.G. 143a, cat Photo ½d. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1], fine used. S.G. 143b, cat Photo ½d. showing double flagstaff [Pl. 6, R. 5/2] in a left marginal block of four, mint, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 143, e, cat Photo

36 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Silver Jubilee 6d. mint lower left corner block of four, unmounted mint marginal single and 1s. mint lower left corner block of four, one stamp in each showing extra flagstaff partially erased, fine. S.G. 145, var., 146, var. Photo s. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1] in an unmounted mint upper right corner pair (mounted in margin), fine. S.G. 146, b, cat Photo s. showing short extra flagstaff, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 146b, cat Photo A selection incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), covers (2), varieties with 1½d. showing short extra flagstaff in an unmounted mint upper left corner block of four, extra flagstaff in mint lower left corner block of four, 3d. showing short extra flagstaff unmounted mint, extra flagstaff mint, lightning conductor unmounted mint, 6d. showing extra flagstaff mint (2, one in corner pair) and used, 1s. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint (2, one in upper right corner block of four with sheet number) and used, extra flagstaff in an unmounted lower left corner block of four, two birds used, etc., some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (19 items) 800-1, A mint and used collection in an album, incl d. used, watermark upright to 1s. used, set mint, set mint, 1906 ½d. on 2s.6d. and 1d. on 3s. mint and used of each, 1909 set mint, set mint, set mint, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1s. with extra flagstaff mint, set mint, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) A Q.V. collection on leaves incl d. brown used, 4d. pale brown mint, 6d. used (2), d. used (2), 6d. deep blue mint (tone spot), wmk. upright 6d. mint, 1s. green and 1s. deep green used, good range of shades mint incl. 6d. (5), one with sloping label, sets (2) mint with shades, etc., varied condition, many fine. (81) A K.G.V to K.G.VI mint collection of definitive issues on leaves, with extensive shades throughout incl sets (2) to 5s., to 4s., wmk. MCA to 5s., wmk. Script to 10s. incl. 3s. slate-purple, sets (3) to 10s., etc., mainly fine. (257) A K.E.VII collection on leaves, mainly mint incl to 3s. with shades to 2s., to 2s. with shades of most values, 1906 ½d. on 2s.6d. and 1d. on 3s. (both used), 1909 to 3s. plus shades, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (76) Germany and Colonies Md. on 2M. purple block of twelve used on small piece tied by Frankfurt cancellations, in good condition, a rare block. R.P.S. certificate (2016) S.G. 343 cat. 2,400+. Photo

37 94 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Germany and Colonies continued 818 A mint and used collection in eight albums, incl. States with Bavaria, Saxony, g. mint, k. mint, m. type II used, 1924 Air set used, Air set used, 1930 South American Flight set used, 1930 IPOSTA miniature sheet cut-down, used, 1931 Polar Flight set used, 1933 Wagner set used, 1933 Chicago Flight set used, Allied Occupation with French Zone, West Berlin 1949 red overprint set used (not guaranteed), 1949 Goethe set used, 1949 U.P.U. set mint, West Germany 1950 Bach set used, 1951 Exhibition set mint, 1949 and 1951 Relief Fund set used, East Germany, etc., varied condition. (1,000s) 1,500-1, An unmounted mint selection from 1924 to 1945 on a stockleaf, incl , 1926 Welfare Fund, 1927 I.A.A., 1934 Colonizers Jubilee, 1934 Saar and 1934 Schiller s Birth Anniversary sets, etc. Stated to cat. 2,135. (120) A mint selection from 1924 to 1945 on stockleaves, incl Air 200pf. and 300pf., set, to 80pf. (both), 1933 Wagner set (less 3pf. + 2pf.), 1934 Air set, 1939 Races sets (2, one is unmounted), etc., varied condition. (247) Mint and used collection from 1872 to 1945 in varied condition in an album with a selection of Eagles, 1933 Chicago Flight 1m. mint, booklet panes, se-tenant strips in various combinations, etc. (100s) A Third Reich collection in three binders with a range of commemorative covers and cards with Relief Fund sets, special cancellations on pieces, some Official mail, stationery, etc. (100s) A mint and used Third Reich collection from 1937 to 1942 in three albums, incl. booklets, booklet panes and part sheets, se-tenant pairs and strips, range of covers, etc., mainly good to fine. (100s) A small selection, incl Nurburgring set used on piece with commemorative cancellations, West Germany 1949 U.P.U. 30pf. used, set unmounted mint, Saar with 1931 Christmas Charity set unmounted mint and used set, etc., varied condition. (47) A mint and used collection from 1949 to 1996 in an album incl. Heuss booklets and se-tenant multiples some with labels, also a fairly complete collection of East Germany used in a Schaubek album. (100s) An accumulation in a stockbook with a range of States mainly used, good range of locals mint and used, railway stamps, seals, some duplication, etc. (few 100s) A selection of 1940s and 1950s issues on stockcards, mainly used incl. West Germany 1949 Stamp Centenary 30pf., 1950 Bach pair, 1951 St. Mary s Church 20pf. + 5pf. (2), 1951 Relief Fund 30pf. + 10pf., 1953 Relief Fund set, Berlin 1948 black overprints and 1949 red overprints (not guaranteed), 1949 U.P.U. set, 1949 Goethe set, 1949 Relief Fund 30pf. + 5pf., 1951 Lortzing, 1951 Bell 30pf. and 40pf., 1951 Stamp Day, Saar 1950 Relief Fund set (25f. + 10f. mint), etc., some duplicates, mainly fine. (208) An accumulation, comprising West Germany and Berlin selection of used, Berlin 1950 Orchestra and 1951 Bell sets and 1955 to 1990 issues near complete unmounted mint, and a range of States with Baden, Bergedorf, Thurn and Taxis, etc., also six early World covers, mostly fine. (100s) An extensive collection of Issues from Bundes Republik, Berlin, French Zone and D.D.R., unused and affixed to album pages mounted in order of arrival from the U.P.U. in Berne, an important group from an Archival source, cat. 17, ,500-2, An interesting selection of Third Reich covers, cards and ephemera, incl. Zeppelin 1939 Germany flight, 1938 Sudetenland local postmarks, commemorative issues, contemporary 1936 Olympic photos, Feldpost (some with contents), etc., mixed condition. (approx. 170) Locals: A mint accumulation in a binder, incl. many multiples, Anstalt, Brandenburg, Chemnitz, Dusseldorf, Giessen, Hamburg, Hannover, Hansa, Kiel, Limbach, Merkur, etc., some light duplication, mostly fine. (100s)

38 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries West Germany: 1949 to 2001, a comprehensive mainly good to fine used collection in two Davo albums. (100s) Danzig: A mint and used collection in a stockbook, on leaves and loose with a range of 1920 overprints and surcharges mint and used, m. red and gold wmk. upright mint, 1923 (Oct.-Nov.) surcharge set mint, postage dues mint and used, to 80pf. mint, Officials (less 50pf.) mint, g. to 10g. mint, 1930 Constitution Anniversary set mint, 1932 Luposta set on philatelic cover, 1937 Daposta miniature sheets used, 1937 Danzig Productivity Show miniature sheet mint and used (2), Air set used, range of covers incl. philatelic, duplicates on leaves and stockcards, etc., varied condition. (100s) Saar: A mint and used collection on leaves, incl (Apr.-May) set used, 1922 (Mar.-July) set used, 1928, 1929 and 1931 (both) Charity sets mint ( f. is unmounted), etc. (few 100s) German Occupation Issues : 1938, a mint selection of overprints, mainly Karlsbad, many dubious, etc. (100s) German Colonies: Mariana Islands: m. carmine and black, used on 1902 (June 3) envelope, registered from Saipan to Germany, fine. Richter certificate (1996). Photo on page German Post Offices in China: A selection, incl pf. to 3m. type I and 5m. type II used on separate pieces with TONGKU c.d.s s, etc. (12) German Post Offices in the Turkish Empire: 1900, a used selection incl. 15pi. on 3m. (3), 25pi. on 5m. type I with hand painted borders (3), type II, good to fine. (25) Gibraltar Ex 842 Ex Undated early French map of Gibraltar headed PLAN DE GIBRALTAR (353 x 220mm), also view of Gibraltar from the Illustrated London News, both in glazed frames GIBRALTAR overprint 6d. deep lilac, fine and attractive used horizontal pair. S.G. 6, cat Ex Tom Allen. Photo s. yellow-brown fine and fresh mint horizontal pair with large part original gum, strong colour. S.G. 7, cat Photo Surcharge set mint (50c. on 6d. unused), with additional 25c. on 2d. and 25c. on 2½d. showing broken N, mint, a few with tone spots, otherwise fine. S.G , 17b, 18b, cat Photo A group of mint varieties comprising ½d. block of six with three stamps showing short foot to 5, 25c. on 2d. marginal pair (with normal) and 25c. on 2½d. single showing the same variety, and 25c. on 2½d. showing small I, mainly fine. S.G. 15, 15a, 17, 17a, 18a, 18ab. Photo c. and ½d. both with inverted watermarks, fine used. S.G. 22w, 42w, cat c. bisected and used on 20c. registered envelope piece used 1893 (Apr. 14), and bisected 10c. on piece with 20c. used 1897 (Nov. 18), fine Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. dull purple on red, variety watermark inverted, fine used and scarce. S.G. 57bw, cat Photo on page

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40 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 97 Gibraltar continued WAR TAX overprint, ½d. green, variety OVERPRINT DOUBLE, lower marginal block of four, lower left stamp with light gum bend otherwise fine unmounted mint, a rare multiple. B.P.A. certificate (2006) for original block of six. S.G. 86a, cat. 3,600+. Photo. 3,000-3, Watermark Mult. Script 5 violet and black, used on piece, tied by oval REGISTERED/15 MY 26/GIBRALTAR datestamp, heavily toned, otherwise fine and scarce. R.P.S. certificate (2012) for the stamp on cover. S.G. 108, cat. 6,000. Photo. 1,500-2, S Rock set, all perfined SPECIMEN, 3d. with margin at top with engine turning, fine. S.G , cat Silver Jubilee 850 b 2d. and 1s. in mint half sheets of thirty, both showing lightning conductor (the varieties unmounted), both with hinge remnants and the 1s. with thins in lower margin and tiny tear to one stamp, otherwise fine. S.G. 114, c, 117, c, cat d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret [Pl. 5, R. 7/1], fine used. S.G. 114d, cat Photo d. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1], in an unmounted mint upper left corner block of four, light gum toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 116, b, cat Photo d. showing short extra flagstaff in an unmounted mint upper left corner block of four, light gum toning and one normal with rounded corner otherwise fine. S.G. 116, b. Photo s. showing short extra flagstaff, unmounted mint, lightly toned gum and short perfs. at left otherwise fine. S.G. 117b, cat Photo s. showing short extra flagstaff in an unmounted mint (hinged in margin) corner block of four, light gum toning and a few toned perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 117, b, cat Photo A selection, incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), covers (3), varieties with 2d. showing lightning conductor used, 3d. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint, extra flagstaff unmounted mint (2, one in marginal pair) and used corner pair, short extra flagstaff used, 6d. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint (2), extra flagstaff used (2, one in lower left corner pair), 1s. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint and used, extra flagstaff mint (2, one in unmounted lower left corner pair), etc., some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (23 items) 1,000-1, A selection in blocks of four (some positional), incl. set unmounted mint, varieties with 2d. showing extra flagstaff unmounted mint and used, short extra flagstaff mint (hinged only in margin), 3d. showing extra flagstaff unmounted mint, short extra flagstaff unmounted mint, 1s. showing extra flagstaff mint (2, one unmounted), lightning conductor unmounted mint, etc., some with toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (13 items) S 1937 Coronation set, perfined SPECIMEN, fine. S.G. 118a-120a, cat

41 98 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Gibraltar: P ½d. deep green, printer s working proof on unwatermarked security lined paper, an imperforate block of four, fine for these. S.G. 121 P. Photo S ½d. to 1 set without 1½d. slate-violet, 2d. carmine and 5d. orange-red, all perforated SPECIMEN, mainly fine with gum. (13) S.G. 121s-123s, 124s, 125, s. Photo on page ½d. slate-violet plate block of four, corner stamp showing pre printing paper fold resulting in part corner blank, 2d. carmine two mint blocks of four both showing folds resulting in white lines affecting five of the eight, 3d. corner marginal example with part of the corner printed on the gummed side, fine P 3d. light blue, printer s working proof on unwatermarked security lined paper, an imperforate block of four, fine for these. S.G. 125 P. Photo on page P Perf colour trial in orange, a vertical pair, on gummed watermarked paper, fine. B.P.A. certificate (1996). S.G. 131P. Photo on page A duplicated collection on leaves, mainly mint to 1 (4) with all perfs. (2d. perf. 13½ wmk. sideways is used), shades, also with 1950 Inauguration set, etc., mainly fine. (114) Victory set in vertical pairs, perforated SPECIMEN, also normal set in unmounted mint plate A1 blocks of four World Cup 6d., imperforate plate proof mounted on Harrison & Sons presentation card, fine and rare. S.G. 189P. Photo on page A mint and used collection in two albums incl set used, set mint, 1s. used, 1889 sets mint and used, set mint, used to 5p., 1898 set mint, s. and 8s. mint, to 4s. mint, to 8s. (less 6d.), set used, 2½d. with large 2 in ½ used, sets mint and used, 2½d. with large 2 in ½ mint and used, set mint, to 1 mint, set mint, sets mint (2) and used, etc., varied condition. (100s) 1,800-2, A mint collection from 1886 to 2006 in two stockbooks, incl to 1s., to 4d., 1889 to 75c. on 1s., near complete values to 5p., 1898 to 1s., 1903 to 8s., to 4s., , and to 1, etc., later issues mainly unmounted, slightly mixed condition. (100s) 1,000-1, A K.E.VII collection on leaves, mainly mint (two used) incl to 8s. (2s. used, faded), shades to 1s. (4), to 1 with most papers, shades, to 8s. with low value shades, etc., mainly fine. (66) A Q.V. collection on leaves incl overprinted 2½d., 6d. and 1s. mint (not guaranteed), to 1s. mint (1d. used), 1889 surcharges mint, 25c. on 2d. with small I and with broken N both mint, 25c. on 2½d. with small I and with broken N both used, 50c. on 6d. with 5 with short foot mint, to 5p. mint with shades of most values, 1898 to 1s. (less 2½d.) mint, etc., varied condition, mainly fine. (78) A Q.V. selection, comprising 1870 entire to Cadiz, bearing Spain m. (2) tied by rueda 63 with SAN ROQUE c.d.s. above, , and 1898 sets mint, and a selection of postal stationery postcards with 1886 (Jan.) ½d. (2), 1d., 1886 (Dec.) ½d., ½d. + ½d. reply card (separated), 1d. and 1d. + 1d., c. on ½d., 10c. on 1d. (2, one used,) 10c. on 1d. + 10c. on 1d. reply card, 1889 (Nov.) 5c., 10c., 15c. and 15c. + 15c. reply card, ½d., unused, also Wrappers c. and 10c. used, mostly fine. (43) A K.G.V mint collection on leaves, with many low value shades, incl to 1 incl. 1s. (10), 2s. (3) and 4s. (2) shades, to 8s. with shades to 2s. (4), to 1, etc., mainly fine. (129) A mint collection in two boxed Lighthouse albums, incl. sparse earlier issues, values to 1, then issues from 1946 to 2012 complete incl and to 1, Q.E.II issues unmounted, mainly fine. (100s) Postal Stationery: 1906 (Nov. 9) size G registered envelope to Spain with additional Watermark Mult. Crown CA ½d. and 2s., tied by oval REGISTERED/GIBRALTAR datestamps. Photo

42 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Postal Stationery: d. envelope size F used 1916 (June 20) to London with added 1d., lightly cancelled by large strike of the large North District registered oval (a further light strike being on reverse) with type 1 registration label, June 26 arrival datestamp. A rare marking, the North District agency being open only from 1912 to Photo (Nov. 6) 2d. envelope size G to London with added 2d., lightly cancelled by large strike of the large North District registered oval (a further light strike being on reverse) with type 1 registration label, Nov. 20 arrival datestamp. A rare marking, the North District agency being open only from 1912 to Photo Revenues: 1890 to 1898, five Supreme Court documents, bearing c. (3), 1p.25c., 1p.85c., 2p.50c. and 5p. values, fine. Barefoot 1, 2, P die proof of the 8s. value only, printed in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated 23 JUN 98, fine. Photo Covers and Cancellations entire to England, sent by an officer on H.M.S Ganymede, with GIBRALTAR PAID arc in red, rated 2/8, contents regarding a pack boat in sight and turtle hunting, and 1841 entire from Malaga to Cadiz put onto P&O packet at Gibraltar, with 48mm type GIBRALTAR PAID arc in black, 9q accountancy mark and manuscript 6 alongside, fine. (2) disinfected entire letter to Palermo with fine curved GIBRALTAR/PAID handstamp in red. Photo

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44 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 101 Gibraltar continued to 1918, a selection of covers and a card, incl. postal stationery registered envelopes used, 1908 Grand Hotel envelope used to Paris, 1912 (Jan. 10) envelope, registered to Germany, franked by s. purple and bright blue on blue, 1917 WEEK END TELEGRAM envelope to London, with enclosed telegram from Basra and handstamped LONDON STATION/RECEIVED BY POST FROM GIBRALTAR, etc. (14 items) (June 18) entire letter to Genoa with superb GIBRALTAR/JU /SHIP LETTER handstamp in blue. Photo (Nov. 15) cover to India bearing Great Britain d. tied by A26 numeral with blue GIBRALTAR c.d.s. at left, backstamped Bombay, flap removed. An uncommon destination from Gibraltar during the G.B. stamp period. Photo (Oct. 10) envelope, registered to London, franked by Great Britain d. and 1s. pair, tied by A26 barred ovals and Gibraltar c.d.s. Photo (Apr. 8) entire to India bearing Great Britain d. blue plate 14 (2), tied by Gibraltar A26 duplexes, backstamped at Malta and Sea Post Office D. An uncommon destination from Gibraltar during the G.B. stamp period. Photo (Sept. 13) 1d. Postal stationery card posted to Germany, the reverse with a printed view of Gibraltar entitled SOUVENIR/GIBRALTAR. Photo (Mar. 17) The London Coal Company Gibraltar envelope, locally registered, bearing s. and 8s., tied by oval REGISTERED/GIBRALTAR datestamp, with type 1 registered label. Coaling Stations needed by ships at this time paid in cash, hence the high value adhesives which covered registration and insurance. Photo (July 18) stampless picture postcard of Gibraltar with GIBRALTAR/25 datestamp, with good strike of the curved framed GIBRALTAR handstamp in bright violet below. This mark was originally used on pre-stamp mail but was pressed back into service, in a very worn state, for a brief period during the First World War. It is believed to indicate that mail had been through the hands of the Censors. Photo (Jan. 12) France Official Postal Note from the Marseille Post Office to a passenger on U.S.S. Tracey, c/o the American Consulate, forwarded to Livorno where the Italian Postage Dues 2c., 20c., and 1l. were affixed, and then readdressed to Gibraltar in violet ink, where handstruck T and 6 ( d in manuscript) Postage Due markings were applied before being again redirected c/o The Postmaster New York where the binocular New York Due 2 Cents tax marking was applied, some wear and imperfections. A fascinating item showing Postage Due charges from three countries. Photo (May 28) 2d. lettercard, used to England, the reverse with pictorial view of Gibraltar, the travel key to the Mediterranean, uncommon. Photo (May 14) 2d. grey postal stationery card, double ring cancellation to New York, marked T and with New York 7c. tax mark, paid by precancelled U.S.A. 2c. and 5c. red. postage dues affixed to obverse, good condition with selvedge preserved by careful opening, H & G A2, uncommon used. Photo Gilbert and Ellice Islands Silver Jubilee 1d. showing double flagstaff [Pl. 6, R. 5/2], mint, lightly toned gum otherwise fine. S.G. 36e, cat Photo on page s. showing double flagstaff [Pl. 6, R. 5/2], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 39e, cat Photo on page s. showing double flagstaff, fine used. S.G. 39e, cat Photo on page A selection comprising set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), 1d. and 1½d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret mint and covers (3) with f.d.c s, some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (9 items) A K.E.VII to K.G.VI mint collection of definitive issues on leaves incl overprints with some duplicates to 5d., to 1 with shades to 5s., to 10s., issue with many different printings to 5s. (3), plus 1940 postage due set, etc., mainly fine. (151)

45 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Gilbert and Ellice Islands: Covers and Cancellations to 1955, a group of covers with Butaritari or Funafuti datestamps, incl. Butaritari types D5, D6 rubber cancellation with Tarawa manuscript registration etiquette alongside, type D7 (2, one in violet), and Funafuti types D6 (3), D7 rubber cancellation (3) and D8 (2), some registered, one an illustrated Schooner Yankee third world cruise envelope signed by Irving Johnson, mainly fine. (12) to 1942 (ca.), a group of covers each bearing K.G.VI stamps tied by type D2 rubber cancellations, comprising Tamana on cover to England with Ocean Island registration mark, Nukufetau on locally addressed envelope, Nanumaga on registered cover to England and Nui on cover to New Zealand franked 1½d., fine. (4) Abaiang: A K.G.VI selection, incl. undated envelope to a U.S. Army address bearing 2d. tied type 17 cancellation with type C2 censor no. 8 alongside, etc. (7 items) Arorae: Undated Ross envelope to Ocean Island with 1937 Coronation set tied by indistinct strikes of scarce type 11 handstamp in black. Photo Butaritari: 1911, envelope (flap missing) to Jaluit, Marshall Islands, bearing 1911 Pandanus set of four cancelled by type 1 c.d.s. s in violet, dated 30 NOV 1911, a few tone spots, also Christmas Island 1925 Roessler envelope to East Orange bearing nd Issue 5c. and U.S. Air 24c. cancelled San Francisco Dec Canton Island: 1941 to 1962, a group of covers (and one postcard) incl. type D1, D4 (4), D5 (3), D6 (3) and D7 (4) cancellations, four registered (one also with Great Britain 1d. postage due cancelled 323 at Grimsby), mainly fine. (15) Christmas Island: 1955 to 1958, a collection of covers in a Lighthouse album, mainly addressed to Great Britain, incl. values to K.G.VI 5s. block of four and 10s., and Q.E.II to 10s., airmails, surface mail, registered, etc., mainly fine. Stamps stated to cat (32) Fanning Island: 1939 to 1956, a group of covers incl (Feb. 13) envelope bearing N.Z. 1d. tied type D2 c.d.s on the final day of the N.Z. Postal Agency, 1939 (Feb. 14) covers (3) posted on the first day of Gilbert s administration, each bearing K.G.VI stamps tied by type D3 c.d.s s, later covers with type D3 (4), D4 (2) or D5 datestamps, some registered, mainly fine. (12) Ocean Island: 1938 to 1954, a group of covers variously cancelled incl. types D6 (2), D7/8 (6, with an envelope to Hawaii via Fiji), D9 rubber cancellation (2, both dated the day the Post Office reopened after the Japanese invasion), D10 (4, one in violet), and D11 (5), mainly registered, three with manuscript registration etiquettes from , mostly fine. (19) Tarawa: 1944 to 1949, a collection of K.G.VI covers sent from Tarawa, incl registered envelope to Sydney franked 2d. pair and single, cancelled by type 25 handstamp and with type C2 censor cachet No. 8 alongside, etc., mostly fine. (20 items) to 1975, a selection of Q.E.II covers sent from Tarawa in a binder, incl envelope, registered to France, bearing s.6d. to 10s., Registered mail, Official mail, etc. (20 items)

46 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 103 Gold Coast entire from T.B. Freeman at Cape Coast addressed to the Wesleyan Mission, London, rated 8 with Sept. 25 arrival and a good strike of boxed LIVERPOOL/SHIP dated backstamps in red, horizontal filing fold. Photo (Apr. 20) entire from Rev. R.D. Brooking at British Accra addressed to the Wesleyan Mission, London, rated 8 with July 21 arrival and a good strike of unframed SHIP LETTER/ DOVER (Robertson S12) backstamps in red, horizontal filing fold, file notes and slight soiling. Interesting content. Photo d. blue, bisected and used on small piece, tied by B27 numeral of Quitta, fine. B.P.A. certificate (1953). S.G. 5a. Photo d. blue, bisected and used on small piece with normal pair, tied by B27 numerals and c.d.s. of Quitta, fine. S.G. 5a. Photo d. green, bisected and used on small piece, tied by 556 numeral and red Paid datestamp of Cape Coast, fine. S.G. 6a. Photo d. green, two quartered and used on small piece with two normal 2d., tied by negative seal of Addah, rare. S.G. 6b. Photo d. green, quartered and used on small piece with normal 2d., both tied by oval negative seal of Addah, rare. S.G. 6b. Photo d. orange, sixth (1d.) used on small piece, tied by WINNEBAH/C/OC 6/84 c.d.s., very rare S.G. 8b. Photo

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48 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 105 Gold Coast continued Württemberg 10pf. postal stationery envelope incoming to Accra with additional 10pf. adhesive, sent via London and Liverpool. Photo S ½d. to 2s. set (less 2½d.) all with local diagonal manuscript Specimen believed added to items included in presentation sets, with gum, some toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 11s-13s, 15s-19s. Photo ½d. strip of four and 1d. (2) used on 1885 (Apr. 16) envelope to England, tied by barred ovals with Accra c.d.s. below and Paid Liverpool datestamp. Photo d. grey, bisected and used on small piece, tied by Accra 554 barred numeral and c.d.s. trace of staining, otherwise fine. S.G. 13c. Photo P 4d. rose-mauve, imperforate vertical pair with plate number, on gummed watermarked paper, minor stain at foot of margin, otherwise fine s. yellow-brown in a used block of four, vertical crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 19. Photo Mint or used selection of plate flaws, incl. ½d. and 1d. corner plate blocks of four, stamps [R. 1/1] showing break in the inner frame line in top right corner, 1d. and 4d. mint plate blocks of six, ½d., 6d. mint singles and 3d. used showing break in the inner frame line at lower right (stamp number 58), 2d. grey used, showing the rare flaw below Queen s eye, etc. (75) Mint selection on leaves, incl. 2½d., 1s. and 2s. overprinted SPECIMEN, ½d. to 1s. in blocks some with plate numbers, etc., varied condition. (57) S Watermark Crown CA 20s. green and red overprinted SPECIMEN, without gum, some colour suffusion and ink mark at right but scarce. S.G. 24s. Photo s. green and red, with manuscript HMM/17/5/90, fine and scarce. S.G. 24. Photo F - 20s. green and red Sperati forgery used, handstamped SPERATI REPRODUCTION on reverse, numbered 43 in ms. (visible from front) and signed. Photo (Oct. 26) postcard to Belgium, franked by ½d. and 1d. tied by boxed ACCRA/GOLD COAST datestamp (Sacher type 9 in use for two years only), with Brussels receiving mark, Liverpool Paid c.d.s. Photo P Watermark Mult. Crown CA 3d. stamp sized proof on the country name and duty plate, affixed to card (38 x 63mm), dated November 7th and marked 120 Leads. Photo S Watermark Mult. Crown CA unissued 10s. overprinted SPECIMEN fine and fresh with full gum. S.G. cat Ex Straus. Photo P Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1d. imperforate sample stamps in blue and green in a block of four on card (57 x 70mm) numbered 124, each overprinted SPECIMEN, fine. Photo Watermark Mult. Script CA 15s. dull purple and green, die I, fine used with part oval registered datestamp. S.G. 100, cat Photo green and orange mint with slightly brownish gum, rather heavy hinge remainder otherwise fine. S.G. 102, cat Photo E 1926 Photographic essay for an unissued 2s.6d. stamp, quite similar to the 1928 Christiansborg Castle issue, printed in dark green blue and mounted on thick card, endorsed No.4, Duplicate and endorsed at bottom, 2 colours surface ptg, most attractive. Photo. 1,200-1, P d. imperforate colour trials in blue, horizontal pair and in brown on unwatermarked paper, a horizontal pair and block of four (right-hand pair creased), fine with gum. S.G. 108 p. Photo

49 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex 936 Gold Coast continued Silver Jubilee 1d. to 1s. set in mint corner marginal blocks of four, each showing extra flagstaff variety [Pl. 1, R. 9/1], fine and scarce. Ex Steinberg. S.G. 113, a, 114, a, 115, a, 116, a, cat Photo d. to 1s. showing extra flagstaff [Pl. 1, R. 9/1], used, fine. S.G. 113a-116a, cat. 1,170. Photo d. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1] in an unmounted mint upper marginal block of four (hinge remains in margin), lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 115, b, cat Photo A selection incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), covers (2), varieties with 1d. showing extra flagstaff unmounted mint, short extra flagstaff used, 3d. showing extra flagstaff in unmounted mint block of four, 6d. showing extra flagstaff unmounted mint (2, one in lower left corner block of four), 1s. showing short extra flagstaff used, lightning conductor in a mint upper right corner block of four, etc., some with lightly toned gum otherwise mainly fine. (13 items) A Q.V. collection on leaves, incl d. blue used, 1883 ½d. olive-yellow and 1d. blue used, s., 20s. mauve and black on red handstamped SPECIMEN, d., to 10s. overprinted SPECIMEN, ½d. to 10s. set used, d. on 2½d. mint pair, one showing ONE almost omitted, overprinted JUDICIAL 6d. (3), 1s. (3), 2s. (2), 2s.6d. (2), 5s., 10s. and 20s. used, etc. (82) A K.G.V to K.G.VI mint collection of definitive issues on leaves incl to 20s. with many shades and dies to 2s.6d. (4), 5s. (8), 10s. (4), plus 2s. die II used, to 15s. dies I and II with shades, 1928 sets (2) to 5s., issue with perfs. and many shades, 1948 sets (3) to 10s. (less one 4d.), plus postage dues, etc., mainly fine. (282) A Q.V. collection on leaves incl d. unused (regummed), 1d. and 6d. used, 1883 ½d. mint, 1d. used, mint shades to 4d. (4), 6d. (2), 1s. (4), 2s., d. on 6d., values to 5s. mint, 10s. used, etc., varied condition. (74) A K.E.VII duplicated mint collection on leaves incl to 20s. (20s. marginal with plate number, stamp unmounted), to 2s.6d. with papers and shades, to 5s. incl. shades to 2s. (5), etc., mainly fine. (65) A K.E.VII to K.G.V collection on leaves, incl set overprinted SPECIMEN, 1935 Silver Jubilee 1d. with variety extra flagstaff used, 1d. mint block of four from the top right corner of the sheet, one showing lightning conductor, range of covers, etc. (85 stamps, 8 covers) F Forgeries: A selection of first design forgeries, incl. 4d. Oneglia, Spiro Brothers with 1d. and 6d. in sheets of twentyfive, etc. (64) L Literature: The Postal Services of the Gold Coast to 1901 by John Sacher and The Postal History of Gold Coast by Proud Ghana: Postal Stationery: Aerogrammes: np Chameleon aerogrammes (7) unannounced release featuring revised border ornaments sequence (red, green, yellow from top left), with blue, black, green, red and yellow missing colours, shifts, fine unused and unfolded

50 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 107 Greece to 1939, a selection on leaves, incl Olympics 1l. to 10d. set mint (1d. with faults) and c.t.o. used, surcharges on Olympic Games issue set mint and used (not guaranteed), 1906 Second Olympics set mint, etc., slightly mixed condition. (65) A mint and used collection in an album, incl. large and small Hermes heads, 1896 Olympic Games 2d. and 5d. part original gum, 1906 Olympic Games to 5d. used, d. mint, 1933 Zeppelin set used, 1930 Centenary set used, 1933 Air sets mint and used, 1933 (Nov.) Air set used, d. to 100d. set used, 1940 Youth Postage and Air set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) A mint and used collection in four albums, from 1896 to 1992, incl to 25d. mint, 1930 Centenary near complete values to 50d. mint, 1933 both Air sets mint, 1940 Youth Organisation set with Airs mint (less 2d.), range of covers, etc., slightly mixed condition. (100s) Greenland Ex 952 Ex 950 Ex Parcel Post perf. 11¼ 1ö. to 20ö., mint, some slight gum toning, otherwise fine. S.G. P4A-P9A. Photo Liberation 1ö. to 5k. set with all a numbers, unmounted mint, mainly fine. Kaiser certificate (1980). S.G a. Photo ö., 30ö., 5k. with red overprints, 15ö.., 1k. and 2k. with blue overprints, fine unmounted mint. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl (Feb.) sets mint and used on pieces, 1945 Liberation set with all extra overprints mint, etc. (454) A middle to late accumulation, incl to 5k. mint, covers, year packs, etc., also some Denmark, mainly fine. (100s) Grenada Watermark Large Star, perf. 14 1s. deep mauve, showing SHLLING variety, used, short perfs. and a little grubby, otherwise fine. A.P.S certificate (1958). S.G. 13a, cat Photo on page S A selection of sets overprinted or perforated SPECIMEN, comprising to 1s., 1898 Discovery 2½d., d., 1902 to 10s., to 10s., to 10s. with extra 3d. (2), 1s. (3) and 5s., 1916 War Tax 1d., to 10s., to 5s. (top value with pulled perf.), ¼d. and 1s. to 10s., and Postage Due set, mainly fine with gum. (88) ½d. to 1s. set used on 1909 Durrel cover registered to Germany, fine. S.G Photo on page Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2d. orange variety watermark inverted used, pencil notes on reverse, a few blunted perfs. otherwise fine. S.G. 79w, unpriced used. Photo on page Silver Jubilee, a selection incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type W8), covers (3), varieties with ½d. showing kite and horizontal log used, 1½d. showing kite and horizontal log unmounted mint (2, one in marginal block of four), 1s. showing kite and horizontal log mint (3, one in unmounted lower right corner block of four) and used, etc., some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (16 items)

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52 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 109 Grenada: Issue 960 ½d. to 5s (2), 10s. (2), unmounted mint, with shades and perfs. incl. pef. 14 (narrow) 10s. steel blue and bright carmine, mainly fine. (21) s., a collection of used and c.t.o. singles (18), pairs (5) and blocks (5) inc. blocks of four (4), lower left corner block of four with plate number 1 in selvedge, vertical pair tied to piece with light c.d.s. alongside c, mainly fine with a good range of shades. (32) Perf. 12 x 13 10s. steel blue and carmine (narrow), two copies, used on separate registered covers from 1938, one to India by air mail via U.S.A. and London, then readdressed back to London, and the second to Canada with crimson customs labels and white resealing label applied in Canada, fine. Photo s. steel blue and carmine (narrow), used on 1945 (July 31) registered air mail envelope to London, franked 12s.6d., tied faint c.d.s s with the 10s. additionally tied by blue crayon, sent via Trinidad with PC90 censor stamp with manuscript /107, scarce. Photo Perf s. steel blue and bright carmine (narrow), fine unmounted mint part imprint pair, typical lightly toned gum. S.G. 163a, cat Photo s. steel blue and bright carmine (narrow), fine mint example with large part original lightly toned gum. Brandon certificate (2001). S.G. 163a, cat Photo s. steel blue and bright carmine (narrow), a lower marginal single and an upper right corner block of four, both tied to locally addressed cover with light c.d.s s, fine. S.G. 163a. Photo Perf s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow) with blurred vignette, mint and used singles, the mint example with lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 163b, cat Photo s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), fine and fresh unmounted mint upper marginal block of four. S.G. 163b, cat. 1,200+. Photo Perf s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), very fine and fresh unmounted mint lower marginal example with part imprint, a scarce positional piece with only thirteen sheets printed. S.G. 163c, cat Photo perf s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), an upper right corner example, unmounted mint (hinged in margins), fine. S.G. 163c, cat Photo s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), fine and fresh mint. S.G. 163c, cat Photo s. slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), mint, heavy hinge, otherwise fine. S.G. 163c, cat Photo Perf s. slate-blue and carmine lake (wide), mint single and unmounted mint pair, three used blocks of four, one on cover (with central filing fold clear of adhesive), five used examples and two used on separate covers, good to fine. (12) s. slate-blue and carmine lake (wide), fine and fresh unmounted mint block of four. S.G. 163d, cat Photo s. slate-blue and carmine lake (wide), a fine and fresh unmounted mint block of four, a scarce and attractive multiple. S.G. 163d, cat Photo Perf s. blue-black and carmine (narrow), a collection on leaves, comprising bottom two rows of the sheet with imprint (serious perf. separation) unmounted mint, upper left, upper right and lower left corner blocks of four unmounted mint (hinged in margins), used block of four on piece, unmounted mint single and pair and two mint singles. S.G. 163e, cat. 1,456+. (33) Watermark Block CA 6c. unmounted mint from the top of the sheet, crease in margin well clear of stamp, otherwise fine. S.G. 218, cat

53 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Grenada continued A mint collection in an album, incl. small range of Chalons, 1883 to 1s. as singles and a range of tête-bêche pairs with 1d. carmine pair, 2½d., 4d., 6d. and 8d. blocks of four and 8d. block of twelve, d. carmine tête-bêche upper right corner plate blocks of six (2), d. on 8d. tête-bêche block of four, 2½d. on 8d. tête-bêche pairs (3, one showing type I, one showing type II and one showing type I and II together, (see note in S.G.), to 1s., 1902, and to 10s., to 10s. (2) with some shades and 1d. variety watermark inverted, to 10s. (top two values lower marginal singles with plate nos.), to 5s., to 10s. (4) with 3d. variety line on sail and another variety crown flaw, etc., later with issues to 1970, slightly mixed condition. (100s) 800-1, A used collection in an album, incl. range of Chalons, 1883 type 12 overprint 1d. orange unsevered pair (faults) and bisect used on piece, to 1s., 1902, and values to 10s., to 10s. with some shades, to 10s., perf s. blue black and bright carmine block of four, range of covers (30) with 1908 (Mar. 30) Kinze registered envelope bearing K.E.VII 5s., 1935 (Nov. 26) registered envelope to England franked K.G.V definitive 2d. and 9d. and d., 1s. and 2s.6d., 1938 (May 9) envelope to H & A Wallace, London bearing values (9) to 1s., 1938 (Mar. 16) f.d.c. of the s., 5s. and 10s., 1944 (June 26) registered envelope to New York bearing s. pair, 1948 Silver Wedding 1½d. and 10s. blocks of four on separate f.d.c s, d., 2d. and 3d. postage dues used on 1952 (Feb. 28) LAST DAY OF ISSUE local envelope, cancellation interest with CARRIACOAS c.d.s. on K.G.V 1d., S.R.GRENVILLE, D.R. COUYANE, HAPPY HILL and GRAND ROY on cover, etc., later with issues to 1975, mixed condition. (100s) 800-1, A mint and used Q.V. collection on leaves incl d. used, d. mint, 6d. dull rose-red (wmk. sideways) used, d. mint, 1881 ½d. with no hyphen used, 1883 (Jan.) type 12 POSTAGE unsevered pair used, 1886 surcharges used, types 18 and 19 1d. on 2s. mint, sets (2) mint (less one 2d.), etc., varied condition. (85) A mint K.E.VII collection (one used) on leaves incl to 10s. with shades to 1s., to 10s. with some shades, Badge to 10s., etc., mainly fine. (65)

54 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries A K.G.VI duplicated mint collection of definitive issues on leaves incl to 5s. (5) with perfs. (less 2½d. perf. 12½ x 13½), many shades, 10s. (10, two with toned gum) with most printings incl perf. 12 slate-blue and bright carmine (narrow), etc., mainly fine. (135) A mint and used collection in an album, incl to 10s. mint, s. mint, to 10s. mint, set mint, set mint, to 10s. mint (5), etc., varied condition. (few 100s) A K.G.V mint collection on leaves incl to 10s. (2), to 10s., to 5s., many shades throughout, also with postage dues mainly mint from 1892, etc., mainly fine. (186) Covers and Cancellations 985 Great Britain Used In Grenada, 1859 (Apr. 9) cover to London, franked by d. tied by A 15 barred oval, London Paid datestamp, with Grenada datestamp on the reverse. Photo to 1959, a selection of extended cancellations on covers, cards and piece, incl Iremonger envelope, registered to England, bearing d. dull and bright purple, Birch Grove, Carriacou, Gouyave, Hermitage, Snug Corner, etc. (53 items) A Q.V. selection of covers and cards all with abbreviated cancellations, incl. postage dues, postal stationery, incoming mail, etc. (27 items) to 1976, a selection of covers and cards, incl. postage dues, official mail, instructional marks with missent items, etc. (44 items) A selection of covers, incl (Mar. 27) cover to U.S.A., with OPENED BY/EXAMINER 5494/manuscript I.S.S./B (Burrows L11 stated one of two known), 1942 (Oct. 23) envelope to U.S.A., bearing on reverse PASSED framed Crown (Burrows H5, stated only four known), 1943 (Nov. 15) postcard to England bearing PASSED framed Crown (Burrows H6), 1943 airmail envelope to England, with OPENED BY EXAMINER/I (in manuscript) S.S./4, label, 1945 (April 10) envelope to Argentina with OPENED BY/EXAMINER 5494/manuscript ISS/F (stated only three known), incoming mail, etc. (30 items) Heligoland 990 A mainly mint or unused selection on stockleaves, incl. reprints, a few originals, stationery cut-outs, etc., varied condition. (90) Hong Kong Ex c. yellow, part original gum, fine. S.G. 22, cat. 1,800. Photo c. on 10c. green, variety surcharge double, used, light overall toning, otherwise fine. S.G. 43b, cat. 1,300. Photo c. on 30c. with Chinese characters, a used example showing a downward shift of the surcharge, slightly faded and with pink stain, otherwise fine with normal for comparison. S.G. 48. Photo (Apr.) without Chinese characters $1 on 96c. grey-black, fine used with Victoria c.d.s., scarce. R.P.S. certificate (1988). S.G. 53a, cat. 3,750. Photo. 1,400-1, (Apr.) without Chinese characters 10c. on 30c. grey-green, variety figures 10 widely spaced, fine used, very rare. B.P.A. certificate (2007). S.G. 54a, unpriced used. Photo. 3,000-3,500

55 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex Ex Ex

56 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 113 Hong Kong continued Watermark Crown CA 1c. to $10 set good to fine mint, mounted with large hinges, with additional shades to 12c., fresh. S.G , cat. 3,000+. (26) Photo $5 purple and blue-green good used (cancellation not guaranteed), handstamp on reverse. S.G. 75, cat Photo Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2c. to $10 mint, some mounted with large hinges, with additional papers or shades to 20c. (3), 30c. (3), 50c. (4), $1 (2), occasional light tone spot and $2 with small adhesion on reverse, mainly fine and fresh. S.G (38) Photo , Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $2 set mint, with additional 1c., 2c. (2), 4c., 6c., 10c., 30c. and 50c. shades, some large hinges, mainly good to fine. S.G (17) Photo Watermark Mult. Crown CA c. to $10 set mint incl. 25c. type B (2), with many shades to 30c. (7), 50c. (11), $1 (3), $5 (2), a few slightly toned, mainly fine and fresh. S.G (75) Photo. 1,000-1, c. black on blue-green, olive back, fine mint. S.G. 111b, cat. 1,300. Photo c. black on blue-green, olive back, mint, traces of black adhesions on reverse otherwise fine and fresh, scarce. S.G. 111b. Photo c. black on blue-green, olive back, mint, small pencil notes on reverse and large hinge remainder otherwise fine, scarce. S.G. 111b. Photo $5 green and red on blue-green, olive back, mint with sheet margin at top, tiny trace of a hinge at top of stamp, fine and fresh, scarce. S.G. 115b, cat. 1,200. Photo $5 green and red on blue-green (olive back), fine mint. S.G. 115b. Photo Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to $5 set mint, with a number of additional shades to 50c. (4), $1 (2), 25c. with broken flower variety, also $2 used, 1941 Centenary set mint, and a range of mint postage dues from 1923, $5 with a little red offset on reverse, mainly fine. (119). Photo c. with watermark inverted, an upper marginal unmounted mint example with plate no. 1, toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 118bw. Photo $5 green and red on emerald fine mint. S.G. 132, cat Photo Silver Jubilee 1009 S Set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), fine with lightly toned gum. S.G. 133s-136s, cat Photo c. showing lightning conductor [Pl. 3, R. 2/5] in an unmounted upper right corner block of four with sheet number, lightly toned gum and light creasing in margin, otherwise fine. S.G. 133, c, cat Photo c. showing short extra flagstaff [Pl. 2, R 2/1] in an unmounted upper left corner block of four, lightly toned gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 134, b, cat Photo c. showing lightning conductor [Pl. 3, R. 2/5] in an unmounted upper right corner block of four with sheet number, lightly toned gum and light creasing in margin, otherwise fine. S.G. 134, c, cat Photo c. showing lightning conductor, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 134c, cat Photo A selection incl. set in unmounted mint blocks of four, varieties with 3c. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint (2, one in upper right block of four) and used, 5c. showing lightning conductor used, flagstaff on right hand turret used, extra flagstaff in lower left corner block of four mint and used, etc., also 5d. used with Swatow Steamer Box cancellation, covers (2) incl envelope carried on the Imperial Airways Hong Kong-Penang-London flight, some with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (15 items)

57 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries

58 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 115 Hong Kong continued (Mar. - Oct.) eight airmail envelopes to the same addressee in Ireland, five endorsed By Dutch Air Mail others Imperial Airways, fair to good $5 upper right corner single with D043 sheet number, only 130 sheets printed, tone spots on gum and small crease, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G Photo $10 pale bright lilac and blue, an upper marginal mint example with D 052 sheet number, gum toning, otherwise fine. S.G Photo A mint collection on leaves with perfs., shades and papers, a comprehensive range of printings to $2 orange and green (2), $2 violet and scarlet (14), $5 lilac and scarlet (2, toned gum), $5 green and violet (11), $10 green and violet (toned gum), $10 lilac and blue (8), incl. 30c. yellow-olive perf. 14 (3), $1 yellow-orange and green with short right leg to R, etc., also with a range of mint postage dues from 1923, mainly fine. S.G (153) 800-1, (Nov. 4) locally used Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd. envelope bearing Centenary 5c., with boxed RETOUR on front, boxed INCONNU NOT KNOWN and Dead Letter Office c.d.s. on reverse, unusual. Photo $1.30 on glazed paper, showing multicolour upwards shift, fine unmounted mint. S.G Photo $10 PVA showing multicolour shift, fine unmounted mint. S.G Photo c. unmounted mint block of four with perforation shift, fine. S.G Photo Hong Kong by Night 30c. block of four showing variety silver colour shift to right, fine unmounted mint. S.G Photo New Buildings $1.70 variety black, red and yellow dry printed to varying degrees, fine unmounted mint. Copy of B.P.A. certificate (2016) for a block of four. S.G. 505 var. Photo Charity 60c. + 10c. showing red printing (inscription) double, fine unmounted mint, with normal for comparison. S.G. 583 var. Photo MS 2012 Queen s College miniature sheet, GG specimen, not for sale in Post Offices, fine unmounted mint, rare. MS1707 var. Photo M - Miniature sheet with variety printed number missing, withdrawn from Post Offices due to lack of code, fine unmounted mint, rare. MS1707 var. Photo A mint and used collection on leaves, incl to 48c. used, c. used, 1880 surcharged set used, 1891 Jubilee 2c. mint and used, 1903 $2 used, to $3 used, $10 mint, used to $10, $10 green and violet used (2), $10 bright lilac and blue mint (2), 1948 Silver Wedding set mint, set mint, set mint, Postal Fiscals c. on $10 unused, 1897 perf. 15½ x 15 $1 on $2 mint, Post Offices in China to $2 used, $3 and $10 mint, $2 used, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) 1,500-1, A Q.V. mint and used collection on leaves incl c. (2) to 96c. used (96c. thinned), values (9) with manuscript Specimen without gum, some apparently imperf., 2c., 4c., 12c. (2) mint, range of shades (less 18c.) used to 48c. (5), 96c. olive-bistre (crease), 96c. brownish black (4), 4c. perf. 12½, 1880 surcharges, used, 1880 (Mar.-Dec.) 2c. mint, 2c. to 48c. used, c. dull mauve unused (regummed), 30c. grey-green mint, 1891 surcharges mint (without Chinese characters 50c. on 48c. and $1 on 96c. with faults), 1891 Jubilee 2c. with short U mint, 1898 with Chinese characters $1 on 96c. unused, mint (2), 1898 without Chinese characters 10c. on 30c. mint, c. to 30c. sets (2) mint, etc., mixed condition. (146) 1,500-1, A collection of mint K.G.V varieties on hand-illustrated leaves, incl. broken Crown, broken character, broken flower, cigarette, etc., many in multiples, mixed condition. (31 items) A selection on leaves, incl Silver Wedding $10 used (2), 1974 and 1976 Festival miniature sheets mint and used, 1981 Housing miniature sheets mint and used, 1982 set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) Chinese Special Region, 1997 to 1999 a mainly unmounted mint selection, incl Lunar Cycle miniature sheets (4), 1999 $10, $20 and $50 in miniature sheets (4), presentation packs, blocks of four, etc. (few 100s)

59 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Hong Kong continued 1033 A K.G.VI to Q.E.II duplicated unmounted mint selection mainly in multiples with complete sheets incl Victory set with extra stroke variety, 1965 I.C.Y. 10c. with inverted wmk., 1973 New Year, etc., some minor creasing but the majority fine. (100s) A Q.V. to K.G.V used collection on Hagner pages incl. cancellation interest with treaty ports, fiscals, etc., also a few K.G.VI to Q.E.II mint values, mixed condition. (125+) Postal Fiscals: c. on $10 used with PAID ALL c.d.s., lower right corner creasing, fine appearance. S.G. F7, cat Postal Stationery: c., c. and 4c. wrappers, fine unused. H&G 1, 2, , two 4c. cards uprated with 1c. brown, both to the same G.P.O. box address in Hong Kong, the first with Yauati c.d.s., and the second with Sheungwan c.d.s., fine. Photo Japanese Occupation: 1942 souvenir envelope bearing values to 5y., tied three star c.d.s s, fine. Photo envelope to Hong Kong bearing 4s. tied Tokyo c.d.s., also with Hong Kong c.d.s. on reverse, fine. Photo British Post Offices in China Ex Kiungchow (Hoihow): Great Britain d. plate 108 NJ used with type A D28 barred oval cancellation, stamp with faults but rare. Photo c. showing variety Crown broken at right, used, fine. S.G. 1b, cat Photo Shanghai: c. registered envelope (size G) used to England, additionally franked by c., 4c. and 10c. tied by faint oval REGISTERED/SHANGHAI B.P.O. datestamps, violet boxed SHANGHAI B.P.O. registered mark, some imperfections, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo A mint collection with c. to $10 set, with shades to 50c. (8) incl. white back (slight offset on reverse), $1 (4), and set to $2 (tone spot) with shades to $1, varied condition, a few with slight offsets on reverse, mainly fine. S.G (76) Photo Hungary 1044 A mint and used collection in an album, incl Litho 25k. used, Engraved to 25k. (2) used, 1925 Sports set mint, Air set mint, 1931 Zeppelin set mint, 1932 Madonna set used, 1933 Air set used, 1934 Exhibition miniature sheet mint, 1948 Chain Bridge miniature sheets mint, 1949 Bridge miniature sheet mint, 1951 Anniversary miniature sheets mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) A duplicated accumulation of revenues on stockcards and used on documents incl. Stamp Duty, Judicial, Sales Tax, Municipals, also a copy of Barefoot s specialist catalogue. (100s)

60 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 117 Iceland: The John Gillham Collection Ex perf. 14 x 13½ 2sk., 4sk., 8sk., 16sk., perf. 12½ 3sk., 4sk. and 16sk., also 4sk. and 6sk. forgeries, good perfs. and some well centred, fair to fine. (9) Photo. 2,000-2, Numeral issues, perf. 14 x 13½ 3a. used single showing double 3, fine. Facit F8cv1. Photo a. with inverted watermark, 5a. showing lower-left corner rounded, perf. 12½ 5a. with inverted watermark, 10a. with damaged frame at right, good to fine used A used collection on leaves, incl perf. 12½ 5a. blue, perf. 14 x 13½ 5a. blue, 6a. set of Facit numbers 11a-11e set, used, 16a. (Facit 13a-13d), 20a. pale violet blurred print and 20a. violet clear print good used. Facit 14a, 14b.20a. (Facit 15a-15c), 40a., 50a. normal and inverted frames, 100a. normal and inverted frames, a. perf. 14 x 13½ set of Facit numbers 8a-8e used, 5a. green (3), 16a., 50a., perf. 12½ 4a. with inverted watermark and inverted frame, etc., varied condition. (61) 2,500-3, A selection of varieties, incl. missing perf. errors, plate flaws, etc., varied condition. (13) type 6 and prir type 5 on 5ore. green, pulled perf. at left, otherwise fine used. Facit F35. Photo Type 5 prir on 5ore. green, fine used on 1897 (Nov. 11) printed letter regarding these stamps, fine. The property of another vendor. S.G. 40. Photo Type 6 prir on 5ore. green, fine used. Facit 37. Photo King Christian IX issue 4a. and 40a. both with inverted watermarks, fine, used. Facit 64, Selection on leaves, incl. complete sets, 20a. strip of three on piece, centre stamp showing PJONUSTA for FRIMERKI at right, Official set, etc. (34) Photo GILDI overprints; Perf. 14 x 13½ 40a., perf. 12½ 4a., 10a., 40a., 50a. (2, one with inverted frame), all with inverted watermarks, some unlisted. (6) Perf. 14 x 13½, overprint in black 40a. light lilac and 40a. brown-lilac (Facit 42a, 42b), 50a. (2, one with inverted frame), 100a. (2. one with inverted frame), perf. 12½ overprint in black 3a., 4a. (2, one with inverted frame), 10a., 16a., 40a., 50a. (2 one with inverted frame), overprint in red perf. 12½ 5a., 6a., 20a., 25a. (3, two with inverted frames), all used, mainly fine. (20) A used selection of varieties, incl. perf. 12½ 10a. with overprint virtually omitted, only. remaining of the overprint, plate flaws, etc., mainly fine used. (10) Kings Christian and Frederik issue, 16a., 20a., 40a., 50a. and 1936 Official 50a., all with inverted watermarks, mainly fine, used. Facit 83, 90-92, Tj

61 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The John Gilham Iceland continued Ex 1055 Ex 1065 Ex 1068 Ex 1070 Ex 1086 Ex 1072 Ex 1082 Ex 1071 Ex Kings Christian and Frederik issue, Perf. 12½ a used selection with a complete set, 1e. with missing centre bar of E of FRIMERKI, and six printing errors, etc. (31) Sigurdsson 1e., 3a., 15a., 1912 Frederik VIII 10a., 20a., 2k. and 1922 Official 2k. 14mm. overprint, all with inverted watermarks, fine used. (7) e. to 25a. set,1912 Frederick VIII 5a. to 5k. set, also 5a.,10a. with patches of colour, 1922 Official 2k. both types, 5k. used, mainly fine. (20) Kings Christian and Frederick 1e. to 20a. set, Official 15a., also four printing errors with 1e. with broken left frame (Facit 91vi), fine used. (12) King Christian type 1 1e. to 5k. set (Facit ), Official 3a. to 5k. (Facit Tj42-Tj52) 20a. on 10a. (Facit Tj 55), 10a. (Tj57), also 1k. with flaw on 1 (Facit 142vi), and 10a. with M and E connected (Facit 132vi), fine used. (35) Surcharge issue, 5a. on 16a. to 10k. on 5k. set, mainly fine used. Facit , , 158, 159. Photo a. on 25a. and 10k. on 2k. both with inverted watermarks, fine used. Facit 103, 105. (2) Surcharge issue: 20a. on 40a. deep mauve, a mint example with variety 20 omitted. Of the greatest raity, being one of only two known examples. R.P.S. certificate (2012). Facit 100, var. Photo also on back cover. 6,000-8, k. on 25a. to 10k. on 5k., mint, mainly fine. The property of another vendor. S.G a. Photo

62 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries A collection of surcharge and printing errors on leaves, incl. 10a. on 5a. (Facit 158) and 20a. on 25a. (Facit 105) on covers, seven blocks of four, block of ten with two errors and strip of four, values from 5a. on 16a. to 10k. on 2k., etc. (90) , 236 type D1 small ring cancellation (Reykjavik) used in error at Vatnsleysa on a. and Gullfoss 20a., with type 2 large ring cancellation matched pair, fine and rare. Photo Millenary Postage 3a. to 10k. set, in fine unmounted mint blocks of four. The property of another vendor. S.G Photo Postage 3a. to 10k. set with Air 10a., also 15a. to 1k. Air set, also 3a. with variety side entrance, 25a. and 40a. with white dot varieties, fine used. S.G. Facit , 173v, 179v, 182v. (24). Photo Set mint, some unmounted, Official set used, cancelled by PINGVELLIR c.d.s. tied to separate manila pieces, also 1931 (Dec.) 75a. greenish blue mint, k. black unmounted mint, a few minor imperfections, otherwise fine Zeppelin set and 1k. strip of three, centre stamp showing bulge to the right of 1, fine used. Facit , 163vi. (4 items) Photo Set used on two flown covers, fine. The property of another vendor. S.G King Christian X type 2 1e. (both) to 10k. set, 1932 Official 20a. and 1936 Official 7a., fine used. Facit , Tj 48. Tj 56. (15) Gullfoss 5a. to 75a. and Fish and Flag with all Facit perfs, also five coils, mainly fine used. (45) A mint and used collection on leaves, incl set used, a. on 5a. types used, 3a. on 5a. type 6 mint, set used, 1912 set used, surcharged set used, 1930 Millenary sets mint and used, 1930 Official sets mint and used, 1931 Zeppelin sets mint and used, etc., varied condition. The property of another vendor. (100s) 1,200-1, A mint and used collection in two folders, stockbook and loose, incl a. mint, k. on 1k. yellow unmounted mint, 1930 Official to 40a. mint, 1930 Air set mint, 1930 Zeppelin 1k. and 2k. used on flown postcard, e. to 10k. mint, 1040 World s Fair set mint, 20a., 35a. and 45a. in used blocks of four, Postal Stationery, etc. The property of another vendor. (100s) A fine used collection from 1920 to 1970 in two albums, incl Air set, 1934 Air set, 1937 Jubilee set and miniature sheet, 1939 and 1940 World s Fair sets, 1944 Proclamation set, etc. (223) A used collection of varieties from 1925 to 1964, most examples with normal stamps on leaves, incl a. on 35a. surcharge on 3 left of 5 (Facit 216v3), Geyser 40a. with white dot below 40 (Facit 230vi), 1958 Flower 2k.50 block of four, one with leaf flaw (Facit 378v2), 1960 Europa 5k.50 pair, one with dot near centre of wheel (Facit 378v), 1964 Steamship 10k. block of four, one without accent over E (Facit 414v), etc. (101) Officials perf. 12½ 4sk. and perf. 14 x 13½ 8sk., used, a few blunted perfs., otherwise fine. Facit Tj 2, Tj 3. Photo Numeral issues, a used selection on leaves, comprising Facit 14 x 131/1 3a. to 100a. complete, Facit perf. 12½ 3a. to 10c. complete (less 5a. brown), also 20a. with inverted watermark (Facit Tj 8cvi) and 16a. with broken frame (Facit Tj 17a). (21) GILDI overprints, Perf. 14 x 13½ 5a. (2), 10a., 16a., 20a., 50a., perf. 12½ 3a. (2), 4a., 5a., 10a., 20a., also 3a. with partial double overprint and perf. 14 x 13½ 16a. with rounded corner frame, used, mainly fine. (14) Perf. 14 x 13½ 50a. with variety GILDI for 1 GILDI, perf. 12½ 5a., 10a., 20a., all with inverted watermarks, fine used. Facit Tj 23 v3, Tj 24v2, Tj 25v2, Tj20vi, v2. (4)

63 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The John Gilham Iceland continued Millenary 3a. to 10k. set with Air 10a., used, mainly fine. (16). Facit Tj 59-Tj 74. Photo Revenues: 1921 to 1940, a collection of Tollur fiscal cancellations on leaves, incl surcharges 30a. on 50a. to 10k. on 5k. (Facit , 107, , 159), also 10k. on 2k. and 10k. on 5k. with printing errors, Christian X type 1 1e. to 5k. nearly complete (Facit less 127, 131, 134, 135), and 1k. with white bulge on 1 (Facit 142vi, v2), 1925 Views and Christian type 2 complete sets (Facit , 145, ), Gullfoss 60a., 65a., 75a, Air 2k, 1925 Views set, 1935 Jochumsson set, etc. (57) British Miltary Post (Dec.) Christmas in Iceland British Forces and Icelandic authorities booklet giving account of British Forces arriving in Iceland on May with original arrival photographs and life in Iceland, a rare booklet, also a photostat of the booklet Royal Navy at H.M.S. Baldur (R.N. shore base in Reykjavik), 1943 cover to England with enclosed letter, bearing POST/OFFICE/MARITIME/MAIL in red and Navy censor mark Collection of World War II Army covers, comprising undated On Active Service envelope to England, endorsed on reverse On board ship to Iceland, Army F.P.O. 2 (3), F.P.O. 3, F.P.O. 304 (4), F.P.O. 305, F.P.O. 306 (7), F.P.O. 308, range of censor marks, also 1969 cover from F.P.O. 316 to England on Exercise Flush. (18 items) Collection of World War II R.A.F. covers, and Active Service Honour envelopes to England with R.A.F. P.O.1 (2), F.P.O., plain envelopes with R.A.F. P.O. 001 (4), F.P.O. 306, F.P.O. 306, F.P.O. 526 Official Paid, most with R.A.F. censor cachets, also 1972 covers (2) for the R.A.F. expedition to Iceland. (9 items) Canadian Military Post: W.W.II, Z Force, six covers with British Army F.P.O. 2 (3), and F.P.O. 306 (3), with British Army rectangular censor marks and identified only by the Canadian censoring officers signatures and their Canadian Units. Also a seven page article and two photographs by C.D. Sayles, published in BNA Topics in (6 items) Royal Canadian Air Force serving the R.A.F. in Iceland , Army F.P.O. 2 (2), with two different censor marks and two uncensored covers from Canada to R.C.A.F. in Iceland Civil Censorship: Selection of six World War II covers comprising 1940 cover to England with P.C. 90 no censor tape (C.C.S.G. type 1D), 1941 cover from Canada to Iceland with P.C. 90 C.36 censor tape (C.C.S.G ), 1942 cover to England with P.C. 90 number 4,671 censor type (C.C.S.G. type 1B), 1942 cover to England with P.C. 90 number 5695 censor type (C.C.S.G. type 1D), 1943 cover to England with P.C. 90 number 4320 continuous censor tape (C.C.S.G. type 2A), 1945 cover to U.S.A. with U.S.A censor tape (C.C.S.G. type 2.5.1). (6 items)

64 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 121 Maritime Mail perf. 14 x 13½ 4sk. (Facit 2) with clear Copenhagen 1 cancellation (Facit type D1), fine. Photo perf. 12½ 5a. blue (Facit 23) with clear Copenhagen 1 cancellation (Facit type D1), fine. Photo Perf. 14 x 13½ 16a. brown (Facit 13) with clear Copenhagen 1 cancellation (Facit type D1), fine A collection of covers and stamps in an album, incl. Hull, Edinburgh and Copenhagen Paquebot marks, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bergen, Norfolk (U.S.A.), FRA ISLAND, Skipsbrief, 219 numeral, etc. (39 stamps, 13 covers) U.S. Military Post covers (2) with FIRST MARINE BRIGADE/PROVISIONAL cancellations, also rare 1942 cover endorsed 1 Headquarters Reinforced 1st Marine Brigade (Provisional), franked with Icelandic stamps cancelled by Reykjavik c.d.s s. (4 items). Photo Navy cover with U.S./NOBI/NAVY machine cancellation and Navy censor mark World War II selection of covers, comprising A.P.O. 860 handstamps (6), machine cancellation, also V Mail envelopes with enclosures. (9 items) A selection on leaves comprising Army A.P.O. 610 machine and hand stamp, A.P.O. 612 handstamp, American Base Forces A.P.O. 810 handstamps (7), fine. (10 items) to 1960, Army Air Force covers with A.P.O. 81BR handstamp (2) and machine cancellation respectively, fine. (3 items) to 1983 Navy covers (7) with BR (2), Keflavik and Detachments, Unit 1 (2), Unit 2 (2) and Unit 3. (7 items) India and States Head Die II, Frame Die I, 4a. blue and red, just cut into at foot, other margins close, used with lozenge of dots, imperfections. S.G. 19, cat a. brown, strip of four and block of four, used on 1871 envelope to Wales, all cancelled by octagonal B/1 in blue, also p. aniline carmine perfin block of thirty, used on reverse of 1901 envelope from Madras to Germany Silver Jubilee, a selection incl. set in unmounted mint blocks of four, 3½a. showing bird flaw unmounted mint (2, one in block of four) and used, covers (3), etc., a few with lightly toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (13 items) C.V. Raman 10r., a complete imperf. sheet of seventy, fine unmounted mint. S.G var A mint and used collection in three albums, incl to 15r. used, set used, 1948 Gandhi set mint with extra 10r., set mint, Officials with r. mint, C.E.F., States with Convention and Feudatory, Bundi set mint, Jaipur, etc., varied condition. (100s) A mainly unmounted mint collection from 1926 to 1999 in a stockbook, incl r. and 25r. (mounted) watermark upright, values to 15r., range of miniature sheets, etc., mainly fine. (100s) A used K.G.V collection on leaves, incl. values to 25r., Officials, wide range of Convention and Feudatory States with Bhopal, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Travancore, etc., mixed condition. (100s) Postal Stationery: A selection of used Q.V. postal stationery incl. a range of cancellations with Mail Agent Poona, Receiving House (RH) Boribandor, T.P.O s (2), Peshawar, 1877 envelope from Hafizabad to Sialkot, 1884 envelope from Rawalpindi to Nowshera, 1892 postcard to Dresden, etc., mainly fine. (17)

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66 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 123 India: Postal Stationery continued 1113 A collection in three albums, incl. postcards, envelopes, registered envelopes, Official mail including some uncatalogued wrappers, unused and used, uprated, etc. (362 items) Revenues 1114 C Court Fee 1872 values (22) from 1a. to 1000r. overprinted CANCELLED, stuck on original archival card, some tone spots and higher values with some perf. faults, rare. Photo C - 1a., 2a. orange, 3a., 4a., 6a., 8a., 12a. grey, 1r. and 2r. orange, each in a mint block of four overprinted CANCELLED, some marginal, mainly fine. Photo. (36) C a. to 6r. overprinted CANCELLED, mixed condition, mainly of of fine appearance. (12) C a. vertical pair overprinted CANCELLED, and a die proof for the same value in black on thick white card (surface rub) S Small Cause Court 1868 values (10) from 1a. to 4r. overprinted SPECIMEN, some with perf. faults and gum toning, otherwise mainly fine. (10) C Special Adhesive 1866 values (17, some not issued) from 2a. to 1000r. overprinted CANCELLED, gum toning, otherwise mainly fine C A selection in blocks of four overprinted CANCELLED, comprising Customs a., Receipt Bill a. and 1861 ½a., Revenue a., and Share Transfer a. and 1r., mainly fine with gum. (24) Covers and Cancellations (Apr. 12) entire to London with Ship Letter/LONDON oval handstamp, on reverse Bengal/G.P.O/SEPT/ POST PAID and receiving mark, fine. Photo to 1861, a group of pre-stamp covers, mainly from Calcutta or Madras, to different destinations in France incl. Epernay, Nantes, Bordeaux, Marseilles, etc., mainly fine. (8) entire letter via Suez to Alessandila, Egitto, fine, unusual destination. Photo ½a., six examples on cover, some with four margins, incl. one from Kurachee, die II (2), mixed condition. (6) (Dec. 19) incoming cover from Great Britain to Bombay via Suez bearing 1d., 2d. and 6d. tied London duplexes, with Bholera and Bombay boxed bearing marks on reverse, fine. Photo to 1874, four covers sent from Pondicherry, comprising three stampless, two to Mauritius and one to Bordeaux, and one bearing India ½a. to Madras, mainly fine. (4) to 1890, a group of covers sent from Pakistan, comprising covers (3) each franked ½a. from Dadan Khan, Huzroo and Kotrie, and a ½a. postal stationery envelope from Peshawar, slightly mixed. (4) to 1876, a group of covers sent from Pakistan, comprising 1868 (Apr. 13) envelope from Peshawar to Wolverhampton via France bearing India 8p., 2a. and 4a., and two other envelopes sent from Moolan and Lahore, slightly mixed. (3) (Dec. 15) envelope to Mauritius bearing a. pair tied type M-19 Pondicherry c.d.s, manuscript Via Bombay & Aden and Amalric & Co/Pondicherry oval cachet alongside, various transits on reverse incl. Aden Steamer Point, staining and some tearing to address area, scarce. Photo (Sept. 27) envelope from Calcutta to Naples via Brindisi bearing ½a. pair and 4a. single tied by Calcutta c.d.s s and ABENDROTH & CO./CALCUTTA merchant s mark, various transits on reverse incl. Sea Post Office, fine. Photo on page

67 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex India: Covers and Cancellations continued (July 7) incoming envelope from Abergale, Wales to Captain H.M. Sandbach, Royal Artillery, Allahabad, India, then readdressed to Post Office, Srinaggar, Cashmere, bearing Great Britain Jubilee 5d., with Sea Post Office transit and Allahaban and Kashmir arrival marks on reverse, flap torn, otherwise fine. Photo a.6p. postal stationery envelope used 1895 (Apr. 28) to England with F.P.O. No.1 c.d.s. from the Chitral expedition, with Bombay transit and Devonport arrival on reverse, also a.6p. used on piece with Malakano c.d.s. of the Tirah expedition, fine. Photo (May. 16) 9p. Soldiers and Seamen s envelope from Poona to Yorkshire, endorsed For Officer Commanding and with stamped signature in violet, fine. Photo cover to Belgium bearing 1869 Revenue perf. 14 1a., with boxed postage due marking alongside, Mahad transit and Belgium arrival on reverse, fine. Photo Expeditionary Forces, 1898 (Jan. 28) Indian 2a.6p. stationery envelope, addressed to England, cancelled by FIELD P.O. No 33 c.d.s. (Proud type D5) from the Tirah Expedition, roughly opened causing tear on front. The expedition served on the Kohat and Peshawar frontier and base post offices were established in both these towns during September Services were shortly afterwards extended to Bara and Jamrud and later to Landi Kotal in the Khyber Pass and to Gandai in the Bara Valley, rare. Photo

68 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Expeditionary Forces, 1898 (Mar. 18) Indian 2a.6p. stationery envelope, from the same correspondence as the previous lot, cancelled by FIELD P.O. No 33 c.d.s. (Proud type D5) from the Tirah Expedition, roughly opened, rare. Photo Zeppelin Mail, 1935 (Oct. 22) registered South America Flight envelope to Brazil bearing Silver Jubilee values (6) to 8a. tied Delhi c.d.s s with DEUTSCHE LUFTPOST/EUROPA-SUDAMERIKA cachet in red, endorsed Par Avion Delhi-London/By airship Graf Zeppelin/via London and Germany at top, blue air mail and Mit Luftschiff/Graf Zeppelin labels alongside, fine, rare. Photo A group of Q.V. covers, incl. range of cancellations with Mail Agent, one with unclaimed letter fee label, etc., slightly mixed condition. (10) A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection of Indian Post Offices, arranged alphabetically in six stockbooks, incl. many on pieces, Officials, majority c.d.s s, etc. (many 100s) A An accumulation of approximately 1,500 K.G.VI ½a., 1a, and 1½a, stationery letters used, with a wide range of different cancellations, condition varied Military Mail, a selection of mainly covers and cards, incl. F.P.O s, censored cachets, registered mail, Official mail, etc. (123 items) Postage Due markings, a collection of covers in an album, incl. good range of cachets, with boxed, semi-circular, octagonal, etc. (118 items) India used Abroad: A selection of Q.V. to K.G.V covers and postal stationery used in Burma, incl. Bassein, Prome, Henzada, Moulmein, Rangoon, etc., slightly mixed. (14) A selection of K.G.V covers used in Burma, all with railway cancellations, incl. range of routes and frankings, mainly fine. (11) India used in Nepal: A K.G.VI selection on piece, incl. registered (3), multiple frankings, etc., also K.G.VI stamps (11) used with either British Legation or Indian Embassy Nepal c.d.s s, mixed condition. (20) Indian Convention States 1145 A selection in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. Faridkot r. green and carmine mint, Official r. green and carmine mint, Gwalior r. green and carmine mint block of four, Patiala, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) A mainly mint accumulation on stock pages, Q.V. to K.G.VI, incl. Chamba, Gwalior, Jind, Nabha, Patiala, etc., also some India Officials and Feudatory States, slightly mixed condition. (100s)

69 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Indian Convention States continued 1147 Chamba: A Q.V. to K.G.VI collection on leaves, incl set mint, to 15r. mint, 2a. to 12a. (less one 3a.) in mint blocks of four, Officials with r. to 10r. mint, to 10r., postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) Gwalior: A collection in an album, incl a. inscription 15 to 15½mm long mint, r. and 5r. mint, 3p. sheet (12 x 10) c.t.o. (one showing tall R ), to 25r. mint, p. to 6a. (less 3a.) in mint blocks of four, Officials with a. and 2a. in mint blocks of four, one of each with Hindi characters transposed, spaced 8mm 1r. in mint block of four, set mint, postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) Jind: A collection in an album, incl set mint, set mint, to 5r. mint, to 10r. mint, to 25r. mint, Officials to 10r. mint, to 10r. mint, postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) Nabha: A collection on leaves, incl overprint in black to 5r. mint, set mint, 1938 set mint, 3p. to 12a. in mint blocks of four, Officials, postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (323 stamps, 27 items) Patiala: A collection in an album, incl set with extra 1r. with variety overprint double, one albino mint, to 10r. mint, set mint, Officials set mint, Telephone stamps, postal stationery, etc., varied condition. (few 100s) Indian Feudatory States 1152 Bundi: A group of five covers from around 1894 to 1900, incl. dagger marks, postal stationery, etc., mixed condition. (5) type B 6a. pale ultramarine used on local cover, rare. S.G. 33. Photo Perf. 11 type H inscriptions 1a. rose and 2a. yellow-green used on local cover, fine. S.G. 75a, 76. Photo

70 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Ex Ex 1163 Ex 1161A 1155 Bundi: Perf. 11 type H inscriptions, 6p. deep blue, 1a. orange-red and 2a. chestnut used on local cover with orange registration label alongside, minor faults. Photo on page Cochin: 1888 pre-stamp envelope from the Cochin Hozoor Cutcherry to the Maharaja of Cochin, with large part of COCHIN SIRKAR wax seal, faults, scarce. Photo Cochin: p. on 2p. rose postal stationery card, used locally, filing hole in centre, otherwise fine. H & G 9. Photo P Dhar: A group of unused postal stationery comprising 1897 ¼a. and 1898 ¼a. postcards and 1898 ½a. envelope, fine P Indore: a. bluish green, 4a. yellow-brown, 8a. red-orange and 12a. carmine, each in an imperf. proof block of four, ungummed, fine. (16)

71 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Indian Feudatory States continued 1160 b Kishangarh: imperf. 1a. slate (3 shades) and a. grey, each in a complete mint sheet of 168 (with a row of tête-bêche pairs in the middle), minor faults Travancore: Undated service formula card, unrecorded, with arms (without value) in black at top and printed message on reverse, sent 1951 (Feb. 11) registered from Nedumgad. Photo Iran 1161A Persia, two early stampless covers to India, one with scarce St. Br/A-8 cachet, the other with Bombay ship letter cachet, with translated scripts, the first with part of flap missing, otherwise fine. Photo on page A mint and used collection in an album, incl to 50kr. mint, 1935 set used, to 200r. used, etc. (100s) Iraq 1163 S British Occupation no watermark ¼a. on 5pa. to 10r. on 100pi. set perforated SPECIMEN, without gum, otherwise mostly fine. S.G. 1s-14s, cat Photo on page (May 31) O.H.M.S. stampless first flight envelope from Hinaidi to R.A.F. Dhibban, with HEADQUARTERS/ AIRCRAFT DEPOT, IRAQ, R.A.F. DIBBAN circular cachet, Central Registry mark on reverse, filing fold, otherwise fine. Only 11 covers known. Photo on page A mint and used collection in an album, incl set mint, set mint, 1923 Official set used, f. on 1½a. variety surcharge inverted mint, Official set used, imperforate miniature sheet mint, 1949 Air imperforate and perforated miniature sheets mint, 1953 Coronation miniature sheet mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) A used K.G.V collection on leaves, incl to ½d. on 10r. (less 25f. on 4a.), 1932 to 1d., Officials with r. on 100pi., etc., slightly mixed condition. (127) X1167 Postal Stationery: An unused selection comprising ½a. on 1p. brown registered envelope, a. on 20pa. letter card, a. on 20pa. red envelope, 1920 ½a on 10pa. green and 1a.+1a. on 20pa. red postal cards, fine. H&G 4, 7, A1, B1, C1a. Photo on page No lot Ireland , a mainly mint selection on leaves, with issues from (Feb.-July) to (Nov.-Dec.) incl. type 2 Thom 1½d. to 1s. eight sets in blocks of four, 2d. die II with inverted overprint, 10d. in a used block of four, 1922 (June-Aug.) sets (2) mint (Nov.-Dec.) sets (10), also sets in used blocks of four, etc., varied condition. (119) (Feb. July) RIALTAS Overprints 1170 Dollard overprints in black, a selection, incl. set mint in blocks of four and singles (3), used in blocks of four (9d. in two pairs), overprints in red mint (3), etc., varied condition. (115) ½d. green with variety overprint inverted, unmounted mint from the top of the sheet (mounted in margin), pencil initials on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 1a, cat Photo d. scarlet with variety overprint inverted, fine lightly mounted mint from the left of the sheet. S.G. 2a, cat Photo b - 4d. grey-green, overprint in black, in a mint R 21 (imperf.) lower left control block of six (2 x 3), one showing break over FOUR, very faintly toned, otherwise fine. S.G. 6, var. Photo on page

72 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Thom 2d. orange die II variety overprint inverted, used on piece, tied tie Dublin c.d.s., fine. S.G. 13a, cat Photo Dollard 2s.6d. (12), 5s. pair and four singles, 10s. (12), mint, varied condition. S.G (June-Aug.) Harrison complete coils, comprising ½d. 480 control P left, ½d. 500 control G top, 1d. 480 control O left, 1d. 500 control E top, 1½d. 480 control N left, 1½d. 500 control L top, 2d. die II 480 control T left, all except one ½d. roll have original lead seals. S.G. cat. 21,095 as stamps. 1,500-2, Coil sets of five (8) in both horizontal and vertical pairs, some with coil joins, mainly fine. S.G a (Oct.-Dec.) Thom 2s.6d. showing fine example of Madame Joseph Dundalk registered 13 OCT/22 c.d.s, four days before the stamp was issued. S.G. 44. Photo on page SAORSTAT Overprints 1179 A mainly mint collection on leaves, incl. values to 1s. (8) all in blocks, 1d. used block of four on piece, one with accent and AT inserted, 1½d. with PENCF corrected used, etc. (216) ½d. mint block of four, one showing variety accent inserted twice, fine. S.G. 52, var. Photo on page b 1d. mint block of six (2 x 3) one showing variety accent and t inserted, A inserted double, marginal at right, variety is unmounted mint. S.G. 53, var, Hibernian T48fb. Photo on page b 1s. bistre-brown, in an unmounted mint block (4 x 5) from the lower right of the pane, one showing variety ONF for ONE (slight gum disturbance), S.G. 63 var. Hibernian T58a s.6d. blocks of four (2), pairs (2) and singles (6), 5s. pair and two singles, 10s. pair and singles (8), mint, fair to fine. S.G , s.6d., 5s. and 10s. mint, 10s. heavy hinge, otherwise mainly fine. S.G , cat Photo on page s.6d., 5s. and 10s. all in mint pairs from the lower right corner of the sheets, the right-hand stamp in each stamp showing weak accent improved, some gum faults otherwise fine. S.G , Hibernian T59la, T60fa, T61ga, cat. 2,215. Photo (Mar.) Harrison coil sets (4, extra 2d.) in horizontal or vertical pairs, one of each with variety long 1 in 1922, sets (4) in pairs with coil joins, mint, mainly fine. S.G a d. booklet pane of three stamps and three labels, mint, trimmed perfs. at base, otherwise fine. S.G. 72d, cat d. booklet pane of three stamps and three labels, used on 1932 (Oct. 21) cover, flown to Berlin, unclaimed and returned. S.G. 72d. Photo on page d. claret, block of four, pair and singles (4) used on plain registered f.d.c s, slightly soiled, otherwise fine. S.G. 79. Photo on page

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74 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 131 Ireland continued Composite setting, 5s. Wide and Narrow date fine unmounted mint pair with sheet margin at right. S.G. 84a Photo on page s. Narrow Date in a fine unmounted mint block of four (mounted in margin) from the top left corner of the sheet. S.G. 85, cat Photo on page s. Wide and Narrow date (two vertical pairs) in a mint block of four from the left of the sheet, one showing a hollow accent, three unmounted, a few pencil marks on gum. S.G. 85a, cat. 2, Wide Date 2s.6d. pair, 5s. pair and 10s. block of four and pair, mint mainly fine. S.G O Connell set in blocks of six on registered f.d.c s, Dublin datestamps, slightly soiled, otherwise fine and scarce. S.G Photo on page Holy Year set with Westmorland cancellations on two plain f.d.c. s to same addressee in Blackrock, 3d. cover has a few stains at base, otherwise fine. S.G Re-engraved 2s.6d. block of four and two singles, 10s., mint, mainly fine. S.G. 99, s. indigo, in a mint block of four from the left of the sheet, faintly toned gum, otherwise fine, three are unmounted. S.G Photo on page perf. 15 x imperf. coil strips of four (2), one with watermark upright and the other inverted, unmounted mint, and perf. 15 x 14 1s. gutter pair mint (Hibernian D29, folded between lower stamp and gutter), fine. 112c, 112cw, 122. Photo on page A mint and used collection in two albums, incl (Feb.-July) Dollard set in mint block of four, Soarstat set mint, wide and narrow (2) date sets mint, 1935 re-engraved set mint, 1937 St. Patrick set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) An accumulation in an album, stockbook, on leaves and loose, incl issues with controls ½d. R 21 (imperf.) strip of three, 10d. Q 21 (perf.) block of six, 1922 (Nov.-Dec.) 1s. R 21 (perf.) mint block of six, set in mint blocks of four, 1933 re-engraved 2s.6d. used (33), Postage Dues with ½d. in an unmounted mint block of four showing plate flange, varieties, etc. (100s) 800-1, A used K.G.V collection on leaves, incl (Feb.-July) 2s.6d., 5s. and 10s., Wide Date 2s.6d. and 5s., etc., slightly mixed condition. (88) A mainly used collection in a stockbook with Great Britain used in Ireland with values to 1s. incl. a couple of Officials, G.B. overprinted, forerunners, coils etc., fair to fine An accumulation in varied condition on stockcards, in packets and loose contained in a carton with a selection of mint issues incl. some minor varieties, quantity of covers and cards with duplicated 1950s and 1960s f.d.c s, etc. (100s) A duplicated unmounted mint accumulation of issues in multiples with many complete sheets incl. Europas, 1961 St Patrick 8d. and 1s.3d. values in sheets of 120, etc. (many 100s) A selection of mainly covers and cards, incl. Great Britain used in Ireland, d. (5), 9d. (3) and 10d., 1s. used on plain f.d.c s, 1929 Catholic sets (5) singles on plain f.d.c s, 1932 Congress sets (3) and blocks of four on plain f.d.c s, 1933 Holy Year set on plain f.d.c.,1934 Athletic 2d. blocks of six (2) and four, four singles used on plain f.d.c s, flown covers, etc. (few 100s) 1,200-1, B Booklets: s. booklet edition 17.38, first 2d. pane only three stamps, others complete, advert pane has a few tone spots, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. SB 2. Photo. 1,000-1, B - A small selection, incl s. and s. booklet covers and two interleaves only (no stamps), s.6d. complete, s. complete, etc. (8 items) Postcards: Four silk postcards, comprising Blarney Castle unused, 1903 Cork Exhibition (2 used), 1907 Dublin Exhibition unused

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76 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 133 Israel pr. Opening of the First Post Office registered f.d.c., with Elat c.d.s. dated the day before issue ( ), fine. Photo on page A mainly unmounted mint collection in two albums, incl Jewish New Year, Coin set and 1950 Third Maccabiah 80pr. with tabs, later issues largely complete to 1994, also 1949 First Anniversary miniature sheet unmounted mint, Postage Dues with 1949 set with tabs, etc., also an album of used, mostly fine. (100s) Israel continued 1211 A mainly mint collection from 1948 to 1993 in three albums with issues with tabs incl Coins 3m. to 50m., 1948 Jewish New Year, 1949 Jewish New Year, 1950 Independence (mounted in margins), 1950 Air, 1950 Camel (mounted in margin), 1952 Menorah (mounted in margins), good range of later issues, etc. (100s) Italy, States and Colonies 1212 Papal States: 1406 to 1865, a well written-up collection of 52 entire letters outlining the history of the Papacy, all without postal markings but bearing different illustrated wafer seals. A translated synopsis accompanies each item with subjects including the French occupations, robbery, trade, etc. A fascinating historical account of the area. Photo , Papal States: A collection in a stockbook, incl b. greyish mint, pairs used (2), 6b. greenish grey mint, 8b. (2) used on 1863 cover to London, 8b. unused (no gum), 50b. dull blue used, 1sc. unused (no gum, signed AD ), used (2), c. mint, 10c. used pair, 80c. mint, etc., very mixed condition. (few 100s) 1,200-1, Italian States: Sardinia: c. deep rose, used, a little grubby but otherwise of fine appearance. S.G. 19, cat. 3,750. B.P.A. certificate (2015). Photo Postal History of Italy: 1474 to 1872, an accumulation of stampless entires in eight folders, album and loose, incl. straight lines, boxed and fancy cancels, Official mail, rate marks, also four albums of photocopies, etc. (100s) A mint and used collection in a stockbook, incl Virgil 5l.+1l.50 and 10l.+2l.50 mint, 1932 St. Anthony set mint, 1934 Military Medal Postage set mint, 1949 Centenary 100l. used, etc. (100s) A mainly mint selection from 1950 to 1962 in a stockbook, incl Workers to 200l. (3), 1951 Gymnastics set, 1951 Art set, 1951 Milan Fair set, etc. (few 100s) Italian Colonies: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. Dodecanese Islands without imprint set used, Eritrea 1930 National Defence set mint, Libya, Cyrenaica 1933 Balbo set mint, 1934 Exhibition set mint, Tripolitania 1932 Sixth Fair 5l.+2l. mint, Somalia to 10l. mint, also some Trieste, etc., varied condition. (100s) Italian Colonies: Eritrea: c. orange used on piece with large part MASSAUA-ADEN/NATANTE/POSTE ITALIANE/20/8/00 c.d.s, fine. Photo

77 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries Jamaica Watermark Mult. Crown CA 2½d. deep blue and blue, variety C of CA missing from watermark, used, a few short perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 82b, cat Photo Silver Jubilee, a selection incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type B9), covers (4), varieties with 1d. showing flagstaff on right hand turret unmounted mint, double flagstaff in unmounted mint pair, 1½d. showing extra flagstaff used, 6d. showing lightning conductor unmounted mint and used, extra flagstaff in lower left corner mint pair and used, 1s. showing extra flagstaff unmounted mint (2, one in a lower left corner strip of three), etc., some with toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (22 items) A selection in unmounted mint blocks of four, incl. 1½d. showing extra flagstaff, 6d. showing extra flagstaff (2) and 6d. showing lightning conductor (2, one mounted in margin) each in a corner block of four, some with toned gum, otherwise fine. (9 blocks) B - 2s. booklet with stamps in blocks of six, minor imperfections, scarce. Sismondo certificate (2008). S.G. SB8, cat. 1,500. Photo P d. imperforate colour trial on Harrison and Sons presentation card marked B and Reject in pencil. The background, country name, denomination and inscriptions in a sandy brown shade, rare. Photo on page A mint and used collection on leaves, incl set used, 1916 (Sept.-Dec.) 1½d with S in STAMP omitted in mint pair with normal, to 10s. mint, set mint, set mint, 1s. with repaired chimney used, etc., varied condition. (100s) A Q.V. to early Q.E.II duplicated collection in two albums, incl set used, values to 5s. used, d. red-orange with watermark inverted mint, to 5s. used, values to 5s. mint (2) and used, and to 10s. mint, to 1 mint, multiples, Officials, etc., mixed condition. (100s) Cancellations: A Q.V. to early Q.E.II accumulation of cancellations in a stockbook, incl. a range of Q.V. to 1s. with barred oval numerals and c.d.s s, ½d. with SER.ET variety in pair with normal, a few fiscals and revenues, etc. (approx. 270 items) Japan r. stationery card used 1882 uprated with Cherry Blossom ½s. and Koban 1s. values. Photo on page Souvenir du IX Congres Postal Universel de Londres 1929 Japon souvenir booklet containing a range of stuck down issues incl values to 1y., 1922 (Jan. 1) Mount Fuji set, Empress Jingu set, etc., fine A mint and used collection in two albums, incl laid paper 48m. type I unused, 1925 Silver Wedding set mint, 1927 U.P.U. set mint, 1940 Kirishima miniature sheet mint, 1946 Postal Service miniature sheet unused, 1948 Exhibition 5y. mint, 1949 Postal Week mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) Jordan 1231 A mint and used collection in an album, incl set mint, 1928 Constitution set mint, 1930 Locust set mint, sets mint and used, 1933 Pictorial set mint, etc. (100s)

78 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries 135 Ex 1237 Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika b 1935 Silver Jubilee 30c. showing dot by flagstaff [Pl. 4, R. 8/4] in an unmounted mint block of six (2 x 3) from the bottom of the sheet, toned gum and folded down central perfs., otherwise fine. S.G. 125, h, cat Photo c. showing dot to left of chapel [Pl. 2B, R. 8/3], fine unmounted mint. S.G. 126g, cat Photo on page A selection incl. the set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type D19), 20c. showing dot by flagstaff mint (2, one in corner plate block of twelve), diagonal line by turret (2) in a mint (hinged only in margin) corner plate block of four, dot to left of chapel in an unmounted mint block of nine, 30c. showing diagonal line by turret mint, 65c. showing diagonal line by turret in an unmounted mint corner block of four and used, 1s. showing line through 0 of 1910 unmounted mint (2, one in block of four) and used, diagonal line by turret mint and used, etc., some with toned gum, otherwise mainly fine. (23 items) A collection on stock pages, incl. set perforated SPECIMEN (Samuel type D19), 20c. mint pair and a used single showing dot to left of chapel, 20c. showing dot by flagstaff mint, 30c. showing dash by turret mint, 1s. mint single and used pair showing line through 0 of 1910, etc., slightly mixed condition. Stated to cat. 2,575. (22) c. purple and black perf. 13 x 11¾ with rope not joined to sail mint (2), and 1 black and red scarce perf. 11¾ x 13 mint, mixed condition, some gum toning and pencil notes on reverse. S.G. 144a, 150. (3) S 1948 Silver Wedding set in blocks of four handstamped SPECIMEN (Samuel type K4) in violet, minor creases with backing paper affixed, the 1 block with small thin, but both blocks most attractive. Copy of B.P.A. certificate (1997) for the unique sheets from which these blocks were taken. S.G. 157s-58s. Photo , P 1966 Commonwealth Games 50c. imperforate proof mounted on Harrison and Sons presentation card, scarce. Photo on page A mint and used collection in an album, incl r. mint, used (2), 2r. used, sets mint and used, set mint, etc., varied condition. (100s) A used K.G.V selection, incl to 1 (less 15c.), the 1 lightly toned, otherwise mainly fine. (36)

79 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries The EAST AFRICA STUDY CIRCLE Does your interest in the philately and postal history of East Africa go beyond the catalogue? If so, you should consider joining the East Africa Study Circle. Founded in 1979, the EASC brings together collectors with an interest in the philately and postal history of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and their colonial era predecessors, including the British East Africa Protectorate, German East Africa and Zanzibar. With worldwide membership around 175, meetings are held three times a year in London, with members' displays and a lively members' auction. Members also meet at major philatelic events elsewhere. B.E.A., the Study Circle's Bulletin, is recognized as the leading publication in its field. Handbooks by members are published from time to time and our extensive Library is available to UK members. For more information visit our website or secretary@easc.org.uk or write to The Hon. Secretary, EASC, Gambles Cottage, 18 Clarence Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7AL

80 21 September 2016 (Second Session, Lots ) British Empire & Foreign Countries THE CLIVE EVANS COLLECTION OF KENYA POSTCARDS: The comprehensive collection of 1,252 early cards in 34 small binders and 20 leaves contained in three cartons, sorted in accordance with The Early Postcards of the British East Africa Protectorate/Kenya by P.C. Evans published by the East Africa Study Circle (2008), apparently all different, unused or variously addressed used incl. some scarcer cancellations, with panorama and real photographic types, containing many rare or unique items incl. 39 from Category 1 published by Anderson & Mayer of Mombasa, 13 from Category 2 and 29 from Category 3 by Young of Mombasa, 26 from Category 4, 20 from Category 5, 16 from Category 6, 46 from Category 7 and 3 from Category 8 by Coutinho & Sons of Mombasa, 48 from Category 9 and 119 from Category 10 by Figueira of Mombasa, 54 from Category 11 by Messageries Maritimes incl. Zanzibar types and coloured cards, as well as later issues and a fascinating range of miscellaneous types as yet unlisted or uncategorised, fair to fine. A unique record of native life, topographical views of the countryside and wildlife, street scenes, buildings and railways. Photo. 8,000-10,000 Korea 1242 Korean Empire range of used and unused on Hagner page with values to 50p., Imperian Korean Post values to 3ch., mixed condition. (30) Kuwait r. brown and green with watermark upright, fine mint. S.G. 51, cat Photo World Cup 30f., 80f., variety imperf., fine unmounted mint marginal. S.G. 935, 936 vars. Photo