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1 Philatelic Postal Auction - 5 Closing Date: 12:00 noon Tuesday 29th September P O Box 1135, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2EW, United Kingdom Tel: + (0) Fax: + (0) info@murraypayne.com

2 Describer s notes Auction 5 It has been interesting putting this sale together. 25 vendors have contributed and our thanks are due to all of them. A couple of months ago just about all we had for this sale was the amazing Leeward Islands low values collection, one of the more complex collections to lot which we have encountered and a privilege to handle. Since then, material has come in from all directions! As noted, we guarantee all the Specimen lots in this sale to be genuine (as we guarantee Specimens in our retail stock). As far as we are aware, no auction house has ever been able to do this before. Most people know that there is a huge problem with faked Specimens, but the cost of expertisation can be prohibitive, and even exceed the cost of the stamps! All in this sale are pre-expertised. However, if you want the comfort of a certificate, we can issue a King George VI Expertising Certificate for you at a special reduced rate on lots from this sale; 15 for Coronation and Victory sets, or 35 for a definitive set (plus VAT and postage). The Japanese Occupation material from Brunei, North Borneo and Sarawak has been vetted by a noted expert and is similarly guaranteed. The Malaya Japanese Occupation material has been checked in-house; only items which inspire full confidence have been included. There are many outstanding items in the sale. We had read of the Waterlow colour trials in Geosix many years ago; reading about them was one thing, but the impact of their authenticity in the flesh was another thing altogether. What seemed speculation was suddenly reality. Odd singles have turned up in the past, but the complete pages have suddenly become a must for the serious exhibitor of any of the issues involved. Viewing will be available at Stampex (Stand 91). As always, if you have any queries, or would like to view postally or in our offices, just call or us. Scans of collection or other lots not illustrated are available and may be charged for if so, we will agree the charges with you. Enjoy the Catalogue. No Buyers Premium! To place a bid please send us the bid sheet provided with this catalogue or alternatively you can info@murraypayne.com Fax: + (0) Call: + (0)

3 The following 83 lots are from a single collection of Specimens. Like the other Specimen sets in this sale, these have been thoroughly checked and authenticated. We unequivocally guarantee them to be genuine. The Coronation and Victory Specimens are offered first as individual sets, and then each as a unit; if a bid for them as a unit exceeds the aggregate of the winning bids for the individual sets, they will be sold as a unit, otherwise as individual sets.remember that Specimen sets will usually be hinged, and that there are often a few short (or long) perforations on Specimen stamps. We mention such occurrences only when we perceive them to be a defect. Scans of any lots are available on request a charge to cover our costs may be made at our discretion.our estimates reflect the value of the stamps as Specimens, and take little account of the value of the expertisation that has already taken place. Remember that usually any expertisation will cost you a minimum of 25 plus VAT, much more for a definitive set. (Please refer to the introduction for our special offer of formal certification of any specimen sets in this sale) Coronation Specimens 1. Aden Type D20, fine hinged mint, 3½a nibbled perfs at right. SG 13s-15s ( 110)/CW SP S Antigua Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 95s-7s ( 75)/CW SP S1-3 (Plate 1) Ascension Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 35s-7s ( 325)/CW SP S1-3 (Plate 1) Bahamas Type D20, fine mint with some hinge remainders. SG 146s-8s ( 90)/CW SP S Barbados Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 245s-7s ( 80)/CW SP S Basutoland Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 15s-17s ( 85)/CW SP S Bechuanaland Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 115s-7s ( 90)/ CW SP S Bermuda Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 107s-9s ( 180)/CW SP S British Guiana Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 305s-7s ( 85)/ CW SP S British Honduras Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 147s-9s ( 80)/ CW SP S British Virgin Islands Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 107s-9s ( 85)/ CW SP S Cayman Islands Type B9, fine mint with hinge remainders. SG 112s-4s ( 130)/CW SP S Ceylon Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 383s-5s ( 100)/CW SP S Cyprus Type B9, fine hinged mint, couple of nibbled perfs. SG 148s-50s ( 160)/CW SP S Dominica Type B9, hinged mint, fine except 1d has damaged perfs at base. SG 96s-8s ( 85)/CW SP S

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6 16. Falkland Islands Type B9, fine unmounted mint, gum a little yellow but a very difficult set to locate, and next to impossible unmounted! SG 143s-5s ( 350)/CW SP S1-3 (Plate 1) Fiji Type B9, hinged mint, fine but for some short perfs. SG 246s-8s ( 90)/CW SP S Gambia Type B9, hinged mint, fine but 3d with a couple of pulled perfs at left. SG 147s-9s ( 90)/CW SP S Gibraltar Type B9, hinged mint. SG 118s-20s ( 150)/CW SP S Gilbert & Ellice Islands Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 40s-2s ( 120)/ CW SP S Gold Coast Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 117s-9s ( 85)/CW SP S Grenada Type B9, fine hinged mint, some uneven perfs. SG 149s-51s ( 85)/CW SP S Hong Kong Type B9, fine hinged mint, a really nice set; genuine sets are very rarely offered. SG 137s-9s ( 275)/CW SP S1-3 (Plate 1) K.U.T. Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 128s-30s ( 90)/CW SP S Leeward Is. Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 92s-4s ( 90)/CW SP S Malaya Straits Settlements Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 275s-7s ( 150)/CW SP S Malta Type D20, hinged mint, fine but 1½d has blunt corner. SG 214s-6s ( 100)/CW SP S Mauritius Type D20, fine hinged mint, the 20ct with the R5/6 line by sceptre lookalike (not the R/3 listed variety). SG 249s-51s ( 85)/CW SP S Montserrat Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 98s-100s ( 70)/ CW SP S Newfoundland Type B9, fine hinged mint. Our Specimens expert advises us that this is a much-underrated set! SG 254s-6s ( 110)/ CW SP S Nigeria Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 46s-8s (( 85) Northern Rhodesia Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 22s-4s ( 110)/ CW SP S Nyasaland Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 127s-9s ( 95)/CW SP S St Helena Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 128s-30s ( 90)/CW SP S St Kitts-Nevis Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 65s-7s ( 85)/CW SP S St Lucia Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 125s-7s ( 85)/CW SP S St Vincent Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 146s-8s ( 75)/CW SP S Seychelles Type B9, hinged mint, some gum loss on 6ct. SG 132s-4s ( 90)/CW SP S Sierra Leone Type B9, hinged mint, fine except 2d has a couple of short perfs at top. SG 185s-7s ( 85)/CW SP S Solomon Islands Type B9, hinged (more than once) mint, still fine. SG 57s-9s ( 90)/CW SP S Somaliland Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 90s-92s ( 85)/CW SP S

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8 42. Swaziland Type B9, fine hinged mint. SG 25s-27s ( 90)/CW SP S Trinidad & Tobago Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 243s-5s ( 95)/ CW SP S Turks & Caicos Is. Type D20, fine hinged mint. SG 191s-3s ( 85)/ CW SP S Coronation Specimen collection, the complete omnibus set less only Jamaica; consisting of the above 45 lots and to be sold as one lot if a bid higher than the aggregate of the winning bids on the 45 lots above is received Victory Specimens (all Type D21) 46. Aden mint, couple of small adhesions on reverse; the 1½a with R7/1 accent over D flaw, very few possible. SG 28as, 29s ( 80+)/CW SP S4a, S5 (Plate 1) Aden Kathiri, hinged mint, fine but just a little foxing on the reverse of each. SG 12s-13s ( 80)/CW SP S Aden Shihr, hinged mint, fine but just a little foxing on the reverse of each. SG 12s-13s ( 80)/CW SP S Ascension, fine hinged mint. SG 48s-9s ( 325)/CW SP S4-5 (Plate 1) Bahamas, fine hinged mint (3d nibbled perf). SG 176s-7s ( 80)/ CW SP S Bermuda, fine hinged mint. SG 123s-4s ( 120)/CW SP S British Guiana, fine hinged mint. SG 320s-321s ( 75)/CW SP S British Honduras, fine hinged mint. SG 162s-3s ( 75)/CW SP S British Virgin Islands, fine hinged mint. SG 122s-3s ( 75)/CW SP S Cayman Islands, fine hinged mint. SG 127s-8s ( 100)/CW SP S Ceylon, fine hinged mint. SG 400s-1s ( 80)/CW SP S Cyprus, fine hinged mint. SG 164s-5s ( 140)/CW SP S Falkland Islands Dependencies, fine hinged mint, 1d with a nibbled perf at right; genuine sets are seldom encountered. SG G17s-18s ( 250)/ CW SP S Fiji, hinged mint, fine but 3d with short perfs at base. SG 268s-9s ( 90)/ CW SP S Gambia, fine hinged mint. SG 162s-3s ( 80)/CW SP S Gibraltar, fine hinged mint. SG 132s-3s ( 110)/CW SP S Gilbert & Ellice Islands, fine hinged mint, some hinge remainders. SG 55s-56s ( 90)/CW SP S Gold Coast, fine hinged mint. SG 133s, 134as ( 85)/CW SP S4, Grenada, hinged mint, the 1d a trifle oxidised. SG 164s-5s ( 75)/ CW SP S Hong Kong, hinged mint, both with the reds a little oxidised and the $1 with slightly-nibbled perfs at right; scarce set. SG 169s-70s ( 200)/ CW SP S

9 66. Jamaica, hinged mint, the 1½d with some short perfs at base. SG 141s-2s ( 75)/CW SP S K.U.T., fine hinged mint. SG 155s-6s ( 80)/CW SP S Leeward Islands, fine hinged mint. SG 115s-6s ( 85)/CW SP S Malta, fine hinged mint. SG 232s-3s ( 80)/CW SP S Mauritius, fine hinged mint. SG 264s-5s ( 80)/CW SP S Nigeria, fine hinged mint. SG 60s-61s ( 75)/CW SP S Nyasaland, fine hinged mint. SG 158s-9s ( 85)/CW SP S St Helena, hinged mint, fine except 2d with a short perf. SG 141s-2s ( 90)/CW SP S St Kitts-Nevis, hinged mint, the 3d oxidised. SG 78s-9s ( 80)/ CW SP S St Lucia, fine hinged mint. SG 142s-3s ( 75)/CW SP S St Vincent, fine hinged mint. SG 160s-1s ( 70)/CW SP S Sierra Leone, fine hinged mint. SG 201s-2s ( 80)/CW SP S Solomon Islands, fine hinged mint. SG 73s-4s ( 80)/CW SP S Somaliland, hinged mint, 1a oxidised otherwise fine. SG 117s-8s ( 75)/ CW SP S Trinidad & Tobago, fine hinged mint. SG 257s-8s ( 80)/CW SP S Turks & Caicos Islands, fine hinged mint. SG 206s-7s ( 75)/CW SP S Zanzibar, fine hinged mint. SG 331s-2s ( 65)/CW SP S Victory Specimen collection, the omnibus issues above from Lots 46 to 82. i.e. missing Antigua,, Barbados, Dominica, Falkland Is., Montserrat, Northern Rhodesia, Pitcairn Is. and Seychelles. The above 37 lots to be sold as one lot if a bid higher than the aggregate of the winning bids on the 37 lots above is received Collections and Miscellaneous 84. (Omnibus) Victory set (164) in unmounted mint blocks of four. SG UPU set (310), unmounted mint. SG (1947 UPU Paris Congress). Collateral material. Delegate s guidebook, 63pp with cover, various useful information for delegates; also 33-page list of delegates, soft card stapled cover, inscribed John J Gillen in pen on front, a US delegate; marked in pencil with how the various delegates voted Silver Wedding, hinged mint (100 stamps); not a complete set missing both Aden States, Basutoland, Br. Guiana, Br. Honduras, Dominica, Falklands, Hong Kong $10, Nigeria, St Lucia, Seychelles, 9

10 Great Britain Somaliland, S. Africa, SWA, Zanzibar. Mostly fine but Selangor is poor and not counted. SG ½d Coronation. Unmounted mint corner strip of three, Control A37, cyl. No 4, showing R19/1 ray flaw corrected. Rare; RPS Certificate. SG 461/CW S1 (Plate 2) 250 The SG GB Specialised Catalogue states, It is believed that only three sheets were printed from Cyl 4 no dot with the ray flaw corrected. A cylinder block and a vertical corner position strip of 3 showing the cylinder number and the ray flaw corrected exist /6d brown. Unmounted mint corner block of 4 with R1/7 mark in shield, R2/7 gashed crown, from Atkinson s State 3 of the plate. SG 476, Q29a, b/cw unmounted mint top left corner block of 4, R1-2/1-2 (Plate 3) /- dark blue. Unmounted mint corner block of 4 (a little stray printer s ink on the reverse of R1/8). Three plate varieties; R1/8 spot on King s jaw, R2/7 retouch to King s lips (Spec. Q32e), R2/8 large mark left of lower left scroll. SG 476 (Plate 2) unmounted mint left marginal block of 4 (light central fold). R3/1 spot in left margin (no extra jewel), 4/1 retouched medallion and dot in left oval (Spec. Q32c) (Plate 2) unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 4, R4-5/5-6. Several varieties, including R4/6 flaw on left scroll (Spec. Q32g) (Plate 2) unmounted mint corner block of 8, R4-5/5-8 from State 2 (early printing) (Plate 3) mint corner block of 8, hinged on selvedge only, from State 3, R4-5/1-4, full of re-entries and varieties including the major R5/2 Eckstein re-entry (Plate 3) ½d Centenary. Unmounted mint corner block of 6 showing spectacular streaks of dry printing. SG 483/CW S6 (Plate 2) ½d pale green. A spectacularly-miscut mint booklet pane with portions of 15 stamps, including parts of three tête-bêche pairs, one of which is nearly complete, albeit with hinge remainders. The second pair has a small thin. The pane is in the original November /6d booklet with complete 2d pane and partial 2½d pane; hingemarks on both covers. A great rarity. SG 485a (each pair catalogued 16,000)/CW 22a (Plate 3) 10, ½d light ultramarine. Unmounted mint imperforate pair, light wrinkles. Brandon Certificate, a rare item. SG 489c ( 4250)/ CW 26c d cream paper wmk Crowns inverted, unmounted mint with perfect perfs. SG 573w 50 10

11 d phosphor-graphite error of watermark (St Edward s Crown), unmounted mint. SG 605a ( 180) (Postage Dues.) 1914 colour trials (18 plus the issued colour) for the 2d value, fine bright colours and lightly hinged. See the listing of colours in the SG Specialised catalogue ( 1530) /- scarlet on yellow paper, unmounted mint top marginal block of 4. SG D55 ( 600) 200 Aden Dhow set of 12, fresh hinged mint, the 5r being the aniline shade. SG 1-12 ( 700)/CW 1-12 (Plate 1) and 1951 set (latter with 1/- poor), plus Kathiri 1942 set (no 1/-), Shihr 1942 and 1951 sets. Fine mint. SG Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, mint. SG 28s-9s ( 80)/CW SP S ½a Victory, unmounted mint with inverted watermark. The first example of this variety we have ever handled! SG 29w ( 850)/CW S5a (Front Cover) ct on 2½a ultramarine. Lightly-hinged mint example with wellseparated double surcharge. BPA Certificate. SG 38a ( 1100)/CW 28a 600 Aden (Kathiri) ½a Victory. Lightly-hinged mint example with inverted overprint, pencil-signed on reverse. SG 13a ( 700)/CW S2a (Plate 1) 300 Aden (Shihr) set of 11, perforated SPECIMEN Type D21. Fine hinged mint. SG 1s-11s ( 190)/CW SP (1r on) 1/- U.P.U. Very lightly-hinged mint example showing surcharge omitted. BPA Certificate, and invoice/letters of provenance from the dealer Edmund Eastick (1959 retail price 130). SG 19a ( 2250)/ CW S8a (Plate 1) 1200 Antigua ½d Silver Jubilee. Mint example (some hinge remainder), Plate 2B R8/3 dot to left of chapel. SG 93g ( 190) /- Silver Jubilee. Mint example (extensive hinging), Plate 4 R8/4 dot by flagstaff. SG 94h ( 250) (Plate 1) Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, fine mint. SG 95s-97s ( 75)/CW SP S

12 Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, fine mint. SG 110s-111s ( 70)/ CW SP S c page with Waterlow colour trials of the seven values to 6d, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d grey, 1d violet, 1½d orange, 2d green, 2½d red, 3d ultramarine, 6d brown (Plate 5) 600 There are ten of these pages, one each for some of the colonies whose stamps Waterlow printed. Each has a prominent watermark Waterlow & Sons Limited and the trials are stuck below this watermark. Each sheet is stuck to a black album page. The vendor purchased these in 1991 and subsequently wrote to the late Marcus Faux, the former Chief Inspector for the Crown Agents, enquiring as to whether these were an elaborate hoax. Mr Faux replied that they were a serious experiment designed to increase the attractiveness, and thus the competitiveness, of Waterlow s designs and that they would have been used by the firm s overseas sales unit. He believed that on the winding-up of Waterlow s stamp-printing business (in 1960) these trials would have passed to De La Rue. On the dispersal of the DLR archive their significance was evidently not recognised and indeed, at the time of their sale in 1991, they were deemed to be unofficial. Each sheet is offered with a copy of Mr Faux s letter (Barbuda) d yellow on pale yellow paper. Hinged marginal pair, R3/2 RP damaged d. SG a similar lot 60 Ascension set of 13 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, hinged mint, toned gum with faults including thins on some but a seldom-offered set. SG 38s-47s ( 800)/CW SP printing of ½d perf 13, unmounted mint sheet of 60. R2/2 re-entry, 2/3 long E and numerous other varieties. SG 38b, ba ( 158)/CW 14, a, b (June) printing of the 1½d, perf 14. Unmounted mint sheet (numbered 1227) with R3/1 cut mast and railings, 5/1 davit flaw, 5/6 medallion re-entry, no 2/4 buoy flaw. SG 40d, da, db ( 300)/CW 28, a, b a similar sheet, numbered

13 The June 1949 consignment consisted of 1660 sheets and the February 1953 consignment of 110 sheets. It seems more sheets were numbered for the first despatch than were actually required. The following two lots are examples of the evidence for this; the selvedge above R1/6 having been removed and a new number applied over R1/5. Richard Baker comments; interesting because it has the marginal cross and arrow which one associates with the dull carmine shade. BUT the plate mark beside R6/1 is black (characteristic of the brighter shade) neither fish nor fowl, but an intermediate stage which according to Bernard Hughes, is scarcer than the dull shade! a similar sheet, selvedge above R1/6 removed and re-numbered O82 above R1/5, few pencil notes on selvedge a similar sheet but numbered O ½d perf 13. Unmounted mint corner strip of 5 with R3/1 cut mast and railings and R5/1 davit flaw. SG 40fa, fb ( 240)/CW 17d, e mint example with R3/1 cut mast and railings. SG 40fb ( 120)/CW 17e unmounted mint positional pair with R6/6 jibstay flaw (on this printing only). CW 17f d perf 13. Unmounted mint example with R4/4 mountaineer flaw; a scarce flaw. SG 42da ( 400)/CW 20a (Plate 1) /6d perf 13. Unmounted mint example with R5/1 davit flaw. SG 45ca ( 950)/CW 23a (Plate 1) another example, hinged mint with a little gum loss due to removal of awkward hinge, otherwise fine (Plate 1) 275 Australia /-, 1 and 2 Arms overprinted SPECIMEN, lightly-hinged mint. SG 224bs-ds ( 140)/CW SP64-6 (Plate 1) (Postage Dues) d and 6d perf 11. Fresh mint example of each, the 6d a bit extensively hinged. SG D108, 110 ( 445)/CW D101, 103 (Plate 1) (B.C.O.F.) d blue-black overprint and 5/- Robes thin paper, unmounted mint. SG J2a, J7a ( 135)/CW J2b, J7a 75 Bahamas mint collection on leaves, appearing fine. 43 stamps, includes 2/- and 3/- Seals per SG less /-; set per SG less 1/- and 5/- thin papers and SG between (vendor s catalogue 923) set (plus two extra 5/-s, 156c and d) and 1942 Landfall set (plus extra 2/- 172b, and 3/- 173a), mint, some hinge remainders. SG

14 complete set of 14 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20 or D21, hinged mint, mainly fine but 3d with small toned area at top of the reverse. SG 149s-57s ( 500)/CW SP d pale grey. Lightly-hinged mint example with R3/6 RP short T, pronounced state. SG 152a ( 750)/CW 6a (Plate 1) used example, R3/6 RP short T, light violet cancel (presumably a TRD) (unpriced used) d dull rose-red and d green. Unmounted mint right pane of 60 of each, showing different states of the R3/6 short T, and the R7/6 lookalike. 2d green with sheet number. SG 152bc, 152c ( 300)/ CW 7c, mint collection on leaves, appearing fine. 46 stamps, Landfall complete shades per SG, Silver Wedding etc. SG between (vendor s catalogue 419) Landfall set of 14. Hinged mint (some remainders), perforated SPECIMEN Type D21. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG s ( 475)/CW SPS4-17 (Plate 1) Landfall ½d 3/- complete sheets/panes, unmounted mint. ½d is left pane with R9/6 elongated E ; 2½d is a right pane, missing R2/6 as usual; 1/- is ordinary paper with a little faint foxing on reverse; 2/- is steel-blue; 3/- is brownish black and green. All appear to be fine except the 1/- sheet. SG a ( 5165)/CW S ½d green. Hinged mint example with double overprint, KG VI Expertising Certificate. Hinge remainder. SG 162b ( 1700)/CW S4a (Front Cover) d ultramarine. Vertical pair, marginal at base, R9/3 RP RENCE flaw. Lightly-hinged mint. This is the first example of this flaw we have been able to offer and, indeed, we do not know of another example ever having been on the UK market, despite the lowly SG catalogue value ( 350). It is likely that only a few sheets existed with the flaw. SG 167a/ CW S9a d, 6d and 8d Pictorials, perforated SPECIMEN Type W8, hinged mint; 4d with a toned perforation. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 158s-60s ( 120)/CW SP18-20 (Plate 1) d light blue and red-orange. Unmounted mint block of 4, top right stamp with early state of the R5/2 COIUMBUS flaw. SG 168a ( 850)/ CW S10a (Plate 4) (German Propaganda forgeries.) Imitations of the GB 1937 ½d-3d with anti-semitic/communist design changes, watermarked wavy lines. Unused set of 6, overprinted boxed Liquidation of Empire/Bahama Is (Plate 1)

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17 Bahrain r on 2/6d Type 2 surcharge, unmounted mint. SG 77a ( 110)/ CW 48a (Plate 1) ½a on ½d orange-red, unmounted mint, fraction ½ omitted. SG 80a ( 140) (Plate 4) 75 Barbados d brown perf 13 and d blue, hinged mint examples each with R4/10 line over horse s head. SG 252a, ca ( 180)/CW 9b, 10a Tercentenary set of 5 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20. Fine hinged mint, the 1d with a small area at top where gum has soaked into the perforations. SG 257s-61s ( 190)/CW SP S (Postage Dues.) ½d, 1d and 3d perforated SPECIMEN Type D12 or D21, fine hinged mint. SG D1s-3s ( 90)/CW SP PD ct black and 6ct carmine, ordinary paper. Complete unmounted sheet of 60 of each, both with sheet numbers and some separation at top. SG D5-6 ( 1380)/CW PD ct chalky paper, corner example showing part (left half) of St Edward s Crown watermark error, part on stamp and part on selvedge. Mint, hinged on selvedge only. SG D5ac ( 600)/CW PD8b 200 Basutoland d scarlet, complete unmounted mint sheet of 60. R2/4 tower flaw, and T guides including R1/12, R2/4 and R3/1. SG 19, a ( 179)/ CW 2, a d scarlet mint single example with tower flaw, a little extensively hinged. SG 19a ( 150)/CW 2a (Plate 4) c page with Waterlow colour trials of the eight values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d blue, 1d orange, 1½d red, 2d green, 3d orange, 4d ultramarine, 6d grey, 1/- violet (Plate 11) 750 See note after Lot (Postage Dues.) d and 2d perforated SPECIMEN Type D19, unmounted mint. SG D1s-2s ( 50)/CW SP PD Bechuanaland Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, fine mint. SG 115s-7s ( 90)/CW SP S Royal Visit set of 4 perforated SPECIMEN Type W9, hinged mint. SG 132s-5s ( 95)/CW SP S

18 r on 10/-, surcharged Type 1. Unmounted mint example, a couple of perfs at left just nibbled. SG 167 ( 375) (Plate 4) (Revenues.) green and black, light fiscal cancel and pen cancel, attractive. Barefoot 66 ( 150) (Plate 4) 60 Bermuda d brown-purple lower right pane of 60, stamps unmounted mint. Selvedge all round, Current no. 32 at base; a few minor blemishes on reverse but a scarce multiple. SG 26a ( 210) lower left pane of 60, stamps unmounted mint, selvedge all round; selvedge at top (which is deep) has some discolouration and damage, which could be guillotined off if desired d grey. Lower two panes (120 stamps) with Current no. 57 and Plate no. 1, separated by interpanneau margin) selvedge all round. Unmounted mint, light overall browning on reverse; a few stamps affected by foxing on reverse, an impressive multiple, ex Jessop. SG 28 ( 2640) /- purple and blue on grey-blue paper, mint example with R1/12 break in scroll, Sismondo Certificate. SG 88ga ( 300) (Plate 4) /6d black and carmine on pale blue paper. Mint example (very lightly hinged), R2/12 broken crown and scroll. SG 89b ( 300) /6d black and scarlet-vermilion on deep blue paper. Unmounted mint corner example with Plate number 1, R5/12 gash in fruit and leaf. SG 89jg ( 550) (Plate 4) /6d grey and orange. Lightly-mounted mint example with R1/12 broken scroll. SG 93a ( 700) (Plate 4) (Oct.) 2/- mottled paper. Mint example with HPF #17a gash in chin. SG 116c ( 275)/CW 11aF block of 4 used on piece of PERMIT FILED reg. envelope to London, HPF #49a sliced scroll (Mar.) 2/-. Mint example with barest trace of hinge, showing HPF #1 blank scroll. SG 116db ( 1700)/CW 11bC (Plate 4) mint example with HPF #17a gash in chin. SG 116df ( 750)/CW 11bF (Plate 4) /6d line-perforated 14¼. Unmounted mint example. SG 117a ( 550)/CW 18 (Plate 4) another example, hinged mint (Mar.) 2/6d. Mint example (patch of missing gum at top), HPF #60 broken lower right scroll. SG 117be ( 650)/CW 12bA (Aug.) 2/6d perf 13. Unmounted mint block of 30, the first five columns of the sheet, numerous flaws. SG 117c ( 510)/CW two unmounted mint blocks; columns 7-8, and Further numerous flaws and Plate no. 1 ( 612)

19 (Jan.) 5/- chalky paper. Top marginal example (#12), lightly hinged mint. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 118a ( 350)/CW 13aa (May) 5/- line-perforated 14¼. Lightly-hinged mint example. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 118b ( 275)/CW unmounted mint bottom marginal example with Plate plug, HPF #59i broken top right scroll. Centred right. SG 118bd ( 1000)/CW 19a (Plate 6) unmounted mint corner example, HPF #60 broken lower right scroll. Centred right. SG 118be ( 1000)/CW 19A (Plate 4) hinged mint example, HPF #17a gash in chin. Brandon Certificate, a scarce stamp. SG 118bf ( 1300)/CW 19F (Plate 4) (Feb.) 5/- perf 13, chalky paper. Unmounted mint right half-sheet of 30, expected plate flaws and Plate no. 1. SG 118g ( 1440)/CW 23a (Nov.) 10/-. Unmounted mint example, fine colour. SG 119 ( 450)/ CW (Sept.) 10/- line-perforated 14¼. Good used example, showing HPF #52d, the cracked crown flaw. The first used example of this flaw we have seen. SG 119b/CW 20E ( 600) (Plate 4) a lightly-hinged mint example, no flaws (SG 500) (Mar.) 10/-. Lightly-hinged mint corner example, HPF #60 broken lower right scroll. SG 119ce ( 2750)/CW 14bA (Plate 4) hinged mint example, HPF #17a gash in chin. Small smudge at base, nonetheless fresh and fine. SG 119cf ( 2750)/CW 14bF (Plate 4) unmounted mint block of 4, lower left stamp with HPF #17a gash in chin. KG VI Expertising Certificate ( 2960) (Plate 4) (Dec.) 10/-. Unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 4, HPF #44. SG 119d ( 320)/CW 14c another unmounted block of 4, top marginal, #s 5-6/ #17 shows the previously-unpositioned handpainting to a frame flaw by the O of POSTAGE (see Sixth Sense #70), a fine block /- green and vermilion on green paper. Unmounted mint corner block of 4. HPFs #1c, 2a joined pearls, c, d, 13a, c, 14a scratched scroll, b. SG 119e ( 168)/CW mint marginal block of 4, hinged on selvedge only. HPFs #36iii, 47a, unmounted mint marginal block of 4. HPFs #40a, b, 51, 52a, b mint marginal block of 4, hinged on one stamp only. HPFs #6a, b, 17b (Jan.) 10/-. Unmounted mint corner block of 4: FF #37, HPFs #37, 49a sliced scroll, 49c, 50ii. SG 119f ( 168)/CW 24a another unmounted mint corner block (dry spot at base of LL stamp). HPFs #2a joined pearls, c, 13a, c, 14a scratched scroll, b unmounted mint Plate block of 4, folded vertically along side selvedge. HPFs #47a, 48, 59b

20 (Mar.) 12/6d. Hinged mint example, HPF #60 broken lower right scroll, the hinged area rather extensive. SG 120ce ( 2250)/CW 15aA (Plate 4) hinged mint example, HPF #17a gash in chin. SG 120cf ( 2500)/ CW 15aF (Dec.) 12/6d. Unmounted mint top marginal block of 4, HPFs #10b, 21b, c, e, 22. SG 120b ( 380)/CW 15a unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 4, HPFs #41, unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 4, HPFs #44, (Aug.) 12/6d. Unmounted mint corner block of 4, HPFs #11b, 12b, 24c, d. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 120e ( 380)/CW (Jun.) 12/6d. Unmounted mint corner block of 4, folded vertically along side selvedge. HPFs #37, 49a sliced scroll, c, 50ii. SG 120e ( 380)/CW 25a (Nov.) 1. Unmounted mint, almost centred. SG 121 ( 275)/ CW (Jul.) 1. Unmounted mint block of 4, FF #40, HPF #52 (lower portion only). Inclusion in selvedge. SG 121b ( 340)/CW 16a (Mar.) 1. Lightly-hinged mint example, HPF #1b blank scroll, only 95 printed. SG 121bb ( 3250)/CW 16bC (Plate 4) (Mar.) 1. Lightly-hinged mint example, HPF #17a gash in chin. SG 121bf ( 1900)/CW 16bF (Plate 6) (Oct.) 1. Mint Plate block of 4, hinged on one stamp and selvedge only. HPFs #47a, 59b, 60b, c. SG 121d ( 200)/CW unmounted mint marginal block of 4. FF #40 (partial), HPFs #40a, b, 41, 52a, b unmounted mint marginal block of 4. HPF # ½d on 1d provisional. 14 complete mint sheets in sheet folder, ex Stewart Jessop, mixture of settings (and, no doubt, condition). SG 122 ( 336+)/CW 27, a 180 Stewart had a long-standing instruction for us to purchase any sheets of this stamp we found for sale, on his behalf. His intention was to carry out a really detailed study. Sadly he did not live to carry out this study; this accumulation of sheets is a marvellous opportunity for someone to pick up his research baton. We can provide some assistance set of 18 plus the 3d and 1/3d Die II (20), unmounted mint blocks of 4. SG ( 412) (Booklets.) /- pink cover stapled right, 10/6d stapled left. SG SB1-2 ( 290)/CW B another 10/6d booklet, stapled left, small abrasion on back cover. SG SB2 ( 150)/CW B

21 British Antarctic Territory set of 16, unmounted mint. SG 1-15a ( 275) 120 British Guiana $1 bright violet, perf 13¾ x 12¾. Lightly-hinged mint example. SG 317a ( 400)/CW 25 (Plate 6) another example, left marginal; lightly hinged and well centred (Plate 6) (Postage Dues.) ct, 2ct and 12ct, perforated SPECIMEN Type D20. Unmounted mint, the 1ct with a little offsetting on reverse. SG D1s, 2s, 4s ( 70)/CW SP PD British Honduras Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20., hinged mint. The 5ct with nibbled perfs at top right. SG 147s-9s ( 80)/CW SP S set of 12 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, fine mint. SG 150s-61s ( 225)/CW SP1-12 (Plate 6) (Postage Dues.) 1923 set of 3, overprinted SPECIMEN type D16 in red. Mint, 1ct and 4ct heavily mounted, the 1ct with small thin from attempted removal of this mount. SG D1s-3s ( 60)/CW SP GD British Occupation of Former Italian Colonies 224. Collection of hinged mint sets. Eritrea; BMA, BA (both), BA Postage Dues. Tripolitania; BMA, BA Festival set, BMA and BA Postage Dues. Some hinge remainders. SG M.E.F d block of 4, upper pair round stops, lower pair square stops. Unmounted mint. SG M6b ( 400)/CW 1b (Plate 6) Cairo 2d and 5d, each with R6/10 sliced M, hinged mint. SG M2a, M5a ( 130)/CW 7a, 10a Eritrea BMA 10ct on 1d pale scarlet. Vertical unmounted mint pair, each stamp with part of two overprints due to horizontal misplacement of overprint to right, by approx. 7mm. Ex Barber (Christie s Robson Lowe , Lot 174). SG E2/CW 2 (Plate 6) a similar pair from the left of the sheet, marginal, hinged mint, showing full sheet number. RPS Certificate. Barber Lot 175 (Plate 6) /- on 5/- red, CDS-used, showing two upright T guidemarks on the neck, one without crosspiece. Ex Bater, the only example known to him. SG E11/CW 12b (Plate 6) Postage Due B.A. 10c on 1d, variety C of CENTS omitted, fine lightly-hinged mint. RPS Certificate, ex Barber (Lot 181). SG ED7a ( 2750)/CW PD7a (Front Cover)

22 231. Somalia EAF, BMA and BA sets, hinged mint, mostly fine; and BMA 2s 50 on 2/6d misplaced stop, fine mint. SG S1-31, 19a ( 173)/CW 1-31, 19a Tripolitania. (Postage Dues.) d B.M.A., unmounted mint, variety no stop after A. SG TD3a ( 150)/CW PD3a (Plate 6) 80 British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia r on 1/- Olympics. Unmounted mint example with surcharge double; SG handstamp on reverse, RPS Certificate. SG 30a ( 1200)/ CW S21a (Plate 6) r on 2/6d, surcharge Type 2, lightly-hinged mint. SG 41a ( 250)/ CW 17a 90 British Virgin Islands Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, lightly hinged mint. SG 107s-9s ( 85)/CW SP S Brunei set to $1 (12) perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, mint. 3ct missing corner. SG 79s-91s ( 235)/CW (Japanese Occupation.) ct chocolate, unmounted mint positional block of 4 with R1/8 5c retouch, gum lightly tropicalised. SG J6a ( 159) ct scarlet, unmounted mint, brown patches on gum. Ceremuga Certificate. SG J8 ( 550) (Plate 6) ct grey, hinged mint, light tropicalisation of gum and a couple of light patches of foxing. SG J9 ( 700) (Plate 6) $5 carmine on green paper, mint with part dried original gum, signed Rowell and with BPA Certificate. SG J18 ( 900) (Plate 6) $25 black on red paper, mint with part dried original gum, BPA Certificate. SG J19 ( 900) (Plate 6) 450 Burma set of 18 plus 3a 6p shade, fine mint, the 5r and 10r unmounted. SG 1-18 ( 1400)/CW G a bistre, watermark inverted, fine hinged mint. SG 10w (unpriced mint)/cw G11a p brown. Unmounted mint marginal block of 8 with arrow on selvedge, R6/15 first character transposed to end of line corrected by handstamp a scarce multiple. SG 68ab ( 160)/CW 48a var (Officials.) 1937 set of 14, fine mint. SG O1-14 ( 600)/CW GO

23 set of 13 in unmounted mint blocks of 4. SG O41-53 ( 560)/ CW O (Japanese Occupation.) 1942 Pyapon Peacock on 6p blue, unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 4. BPA Certificate when in a block of 8. SG J19a ( 340) Henzada Peacock on 2a KG V, unmounted mint with Ceremuga Certificate. SG J24 ( 110) ct carmine (large C ) and 10ct grey-brown, unused horizontal pairs. SG J77a, J78a ( 220) 125 Canada set of 11, unmounted mint, the 50ct and $1 exceptionally well centred. SG ( 100) set of 11, unmounted mint. SG ( 160)/CW (Officials.) ct-$1 (9, no 7ct Airmail), unmounted mint, the pictorial values all well centred. SG O ( 201)/CW O OHMS 50ct green Plate 1 block of 4, centred right, R10/2 missing stop after S ; rare block. SG O169, a ( 1780)/CW O59, a (Plate 6) 1000 Cayman Islands Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, lightly-hinged mint. SG 127s-8s ( 100)/CW SP S another SPECIMEN set, some hinge remainders, KG VI Expertising Certificate c page with Waterlow colour trials of seven values to 3d, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ¼d blue, 1d orange, 1½d orange-red, 2½d (blue frame) orange, 2½d (orange frame) blue, 3d (blue frame) orange, 3d (orange frame) black (Plate 25) 750 See note after Lot 115 Ceylon r brownish grey. Very lightly-hinged mint example, well centred, showing R3/12 nick in top right scroll (not listed by SG on this stamp). SG 359 (basic stamp 1900, varieties 3500 each) (Front Cover) ct perf 13½. Unmounted mint complete sheet of 60, Plate 3B-7, a little peripheral separation. SG 387b ( 255)/CW New Constitution set of 4 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, lightlyhinged mint. SG 402s-5s/CW SPS

24 260. (Booklets.) r 80 Coronation booklet, the stamps with light overall toning, a very fresh example and the nicest we have seen for some time. SG SB17 ( 1100)/CW B1 650 Cook Is Arms, multiple watermark inverted, mint corner block of 4 with the upper pair very lightly hinged. SG 135w ( 240)/CW 8b Arms, multiple watermark upright, fine mint with small hinge remainder. SG 136 ( 325)/CW 8c $10 on 5 blue. Top marginal example with watermark inverted, part Rarotonga CDS. SG 221a ( 190) 90 Cyprus Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, hinged mint, 2½p with perforation faults. SG 148s-50s ( 160)/CW SP p perf 13½ x 12½, lightly-hinged mint. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 154a ( 550)/CW 20 (Plate 6) another example, unmounted mint (Plate 7) p perf 12½ Plate 1-4 sheet of 60, unmounted mint. Central vertical fold, slight peripheral separation. SG 155b ( 120)/CW c page with Waterlow colour trials of the thirteen values to 9p, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ¼p violet, ½p (violet frame) orange, ½p (green frame) violet, ¾p (violet frame) red, 1p grey, 1½p (red frame) ultramarine, 1½p (violet frame) buff-brown, 1½p (green frame) purple, 2p blue, 3p green, 4½p violet, 6p red, 9p green (Plate 12) 1000 See note after Lot 115 Dominica /- Silver Jubilee, fine mint with Plate 4 R8/4 dot by flagstaff. SG 95h ( 160) Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, hinged mint, couple of slightly-nibbled perfs. SG 96s-8s ( 85)/CW SP S original values set of 10 perforated SPECIMEN Type W8, mint, 1/- a few pulled perfs otherwise fine. SG between 99s-108s ( 178)/CW between SP Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, mint. SG 110s-111s ( 75)/CW SP S set of 15. Unmounted mint bottom left corner blocks of 4. SG ( 152)/CW

25 ct black and carmine. Unmounted mint corner block of 4, R2/2 with the JA for CA error in watermark. Quite well centred. SG 125c (unpriced)/cw Falkland Is piece from a Wilson registered cover with 1/- light bistre-brown, New Island CDS Heijtz N2 of Jy 15 15, registered label below. With original SG sales card. SG 65 (Plate 7) complete set of 16 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, mostly unmounted mint, a couple with minor discolourations on reverse; genuine sets are rarely offered. SG 146s-63s ( 1600)/CW SP /- indigo and yellow-brown, fine hinged mint. SG 161b ( 900)/ CW 16a (Plate 6) /- bright blue and buff-brown on thin white paper, part Port Stanley CDS, scarce. SG 161d ( 325)/CW16c (Plate 6) another example with small part CDS (Plate 6) /- black and light orange, fresh unmounted mint. SG 162a ( 300)/CW 17a ½d green, complete unmounted mint Plate 1 sheet of 60 showing the weak entry at R1/5. R2/3 with natural inclusion. SG 172 ( 75)/ CW Falkland Islands Dependencies 282. (South Orkneys.) 1944 set of 8 overprinted SPECIMEN Type B9, unmounted mint. It is most unusual to find any unmounted mint Falklands group Specimens which are genuine! RPS Certificate for the 1/- value which at the time had a natural blunt top left corner. For reasons best known to the perpetrator, a very small piece has been added to this corner to effect a repair mentioned for accuracy, since this does not really detract from the set. SG C1s-8s ( 500)/CW SP Thick Map set of 8, perforated SPECIMEN Type D21. Mint, lightly mounted, ½d and 4d with rounded corners. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG G1s-8s ( 850)/CW SP d Thick Map, unmounted mint (well centred), Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval. SG 2d ( 110)/CW 34E d Thick Map, unmounted mint (well centred), Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval. SG G3d ( 180)/CW 35E d Thick Map, unmounted mint pair with Plate 1 R1/2 missing I. SG G4b ( 140)/CW 36C d Thick Map, unmounted mint pair with Plate 1 R4/6 extra dot by oval. SG G6d ( 180)/CW 38E

26 d and 1/- Thick Map hinged mint, each with Plate 2 R6/8 SOUTH POKE. SG G7c, 8c ( 300)/CW 39D, 40D ½d Thin Map sheet of 60. Unfolded unmounted sheet of 60 showing a late state of the vignette, where an attempt has been made to correct the R5/2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 spot on T. This leaves traces to a greater or lesser extent. Not known on any value other than the ½d and undoubtedly a scarce item. SG G9/CW Fiji Coronation set perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, fine mint. SG 246s-8s ( 90)/CW SP S ½d Victory printed double, once albino. Unmounted mint example, very well centred. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 268a ( 425)/CW S4a (Plate 7) (Postage Dues.) 1940 set of 7 perforated SPECIMEN Type W8, fresh mint with some hinge remainders. SG D11s-18s ( 190)/CW SP PD another set, fine and fresh with some nibbled perfs 100 Gibraltar d orange-brown and green. Bottom marginal block of 10 (2 x 5) with Plate no. 2, stamps unmounted. Shows the Four Pence trimmed at top variety on R6/4-5 and R8/4-5. A highly significant multiple and a key Victorian exhibition piece, believed to be the largest positional piece with these flaws; light bend, R6/5 with a little creasing. SG 43, a ( 2008+) (Back cover) Rock of Gibraltar 2d grey, perf 14. Upper pane of 60, unmounted mint, unusual lathework at base. SG 112 ( 390) d grey, perf 13½ x 14. Lower pane of 60, unmounted mint, a little creasing and spotting on selvedge only. SG 112a ( 1020) d grey, perf 14. Unmounted mint corner block of 10 (folded below top block of 4) with sheet number and R2/5 ape on rock. Some gum wrinkles and yellowing, as always with this, a highly impressive multiple. SG 124, aa ( 611)/CW 5, a (Back cover) printing of 5/- perf 13. Unmounted mint imprint block of 4 showing R9/4 broken R. A rare and undercatalogued block; the similar block in our last sale realised SG 129b, ba ( 669)/CW 29, b (Back cover) 1200 Gilbert & Ellice Is Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20. Mint, 3d a trifle discoloured at right. SG 40s-42s ( 120)/CW SP S

27 300. (Postage Dues.) 1940 set of 8 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, unmounted mint, odd nibbled perf. Amazingly fresh. SG D1s-8s ( 190)/ CW SP PD Grenada Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, mint, 2½d with short perf and small adhesion on reverse. SG 149s-51s ( 85)/ CW SP S d perf 12½. Mint corner block of 4, hinged on selvedge only, R1/1 line on sail. Aug 1950 pencilled on selvedge. Unlisted by SG in this perforation. SG 154/CW 3a d perf 12½. Mint corner block of 4, hinged on selvedge only, R1/1 line on sail. Unlisted by SG in this perforation. SG 158b/CW 7b d perf 13½ x 12½. Mint corner block of 4, hinged on selvedge only, R1/1 line on sail pencilled on selvedge. SG 159ab ( 206)/ CW 18a (Plate 7) another mint corner block of 4, hinged on selvedge only, R1/1 line on sail pencilled on selvedge /- line perf Hinged mint example. SG 163c ( 650)/CW 24 (Plate 7) 200 Hong Kong set of 23, unmounted mint. Usual dark gum on the first $1 and $5, the first $10 being highly presentable with light even toning. SG ( 900)/CW ct perf 14, unmounted mint. Remarkably fresh example, brilliantly centred! SG 151 ( 150)/CW 10 (Plate 7) ct perf 14¾ x 14. Unmounted mint example with the variety listed by SG as printed both sides, inverted on reverse. Ceremuga Certificate, correctly identifying the variety as a double offset. SG 153ab ( 1200) printing of $1 dull lilac and blue, requisition Z at top left. Left pane of 60, brown gum although OK from front, R3/1 short R and many other damaged letters, useful study piece. Hinged on selvedge only. SG 155, a ( 612)/CW 13, b $1 ordinary paper, hinged mint with R4/1 LP or R7/3 RP short R. SG 155ba ( 180)/CW 13ab $10 Silver Wedding, unmounted mint. SG 172 ( 300)/CW S ct UPU. Used block of 4, LR stamp with R12/5 crack in rock. SG 176a ( 134)/CW S17 (Plate 7) (Postage Dues.) set of 7, perforated SPECIMEN type D20 or D21. 2ct with small thin on reverse. SG D6s-12s ( 400)/ CW SP PD

28 315. (Japanese Occupation.) 1945 set of 3, fine used. SG J1-3 ( 202) y on 5s claret, mint, some missing gum. Ceremuga Certificate original gum, with disturbance from interleaving. SG J3 ( 900) (China) $2 watermark Script, interpanneau margin at right; unmounted mint with light, natural, even toning. SG 28 ( 200) 120 India r brown and green, watermark inverted, nice gum; centred left. SG 263w ( 160)/CW 18a (Azad Hind.) r + 2r in black, black and orange and black, orange and green. Unmounted mint example of each. Each with two small guarantee handstamps on reverse. CW A10-2 (Plate 8) 350 Indian Convention States 320. Patiala r PATIALA STATE, fresh, unmounted mint. SG 97 ( 140)/CW Indian Feudatory States 321. Bhopal Official 1a 6p blue and claret, mint pair imperforate between, nice colour. SG O331a ( 200)/CW O19a a green and violet. Mint vertical strip of 3, imperforate between. SG O338b ( 160)/CW O26b a on 1½a claret imperforate block of 4, lightly-hinged mint on top pair only. BPA Certificate. SG O356b ( 500)/CW O44a (Plate 7) Bijawar a lemon. Mint vertical pair with sheet margin on three sides, mint, several hingemarks. RPS Certificate, ex Barber (Lot 327). SG 12a ( 150 catalogued 130 in 1990!)/CW 12b Bundi. (Officials.) 1941 set of 7, hinged mint. 6p with gumbreaker lines, 1r with small inclusion. SG O53-9 ( 475)/CW O Charkhari p violet and 2a greenish grey, tête-bêche pair of each, no gum as issued. SG 33a, 43a ( 175)/CW 3a, 13a a red. Fine unused example, a slightly dry print. SG 41 ( 130)/ CW Cochin large ANCHAL/NINE PIES on 1a orange. A fine mint hinged example. SG 82 ( 140)/CW a 3p on 1a Kerala Varma II, watermark umbrella. Lightly-used example of this rare stamp, a couple of pulled perforations at lower right and a faint crease at the top right corner. Sismondo Certificate. SG 92c ( 3750)/CW 43 (Plate 7) unissued 1a 3p magenta, bottom marginal unused without gum as prepared. SG footnote ( 275) (Plate 7)

29 p grey-brown Die 2. Mint top marginal block of 4. Light vertical crease through two right stamps, lower left stamp with inkmarks on reverse. Rare block. BPA Certificate, original gum (which is rather dried). SG 109b ( 600)/CW 65b (Plate 7) a 4p violet, vertical mint corner pair. Upper stamp Die I, lower stamp Die II. BPA Certificate stating unused with dried original gum, toned SG 116, a ( 270+)/CW 72, b (Plate 8) a on 1a9p of , black overprint. Fine used example with straight edge at foot. BPA Certificate. SG 123a ( 3000)/CW 79a (Plate 7) unissued 6p in red on 9p ultramarine, fine marginal unused, no gum as prepared. SG footnote ( 225) (Plate 8) Idar a blue, mint booklet pane of 4, two vertical pairs imperforate between. Some adhesion on gum, a little staining around the staple-holes in the selvedge, still a fresh piece. SG 5a ( 160)/CW 5a (Plate 8) (Postal Fiscals.) a violet, mint, perforated two sides. An area of gum loss, but not often seen. SG F3 ( 110)/CW F Jaipur. (Officials.) a black and grey-green POSTAGE & REVENUE, mint, lightly hinged. SG O20 ( 375)/CW O2 (Plate 7) Kishangarh a red-orange, corner imperforate pair, no gum as issued. SG 85da ( 150)/CW 6e r green, unused vertical pair. SG 90a ( 225)/CW 11a r yellow. A fine unused horizontal imperforate pair. SG 9oba ( 600)/CW 12a Orchha r yellow-orange, unmounted mint, fine colour and well centred. SG 44 ( 160)/CW r turquoise-green, unmounted mint, top marginal. SG 45 ( 550)/CW 15 (Plate 8) Soruth. (Officials.) a on 1r black and pale blue overprinted unseriffed SARKARI, bottom marginal unmounted mint, vertical crease. BPA Certificate (when in a pair) heavily toned, Ceremuga Certificate. A rare stamp. SG O18 ( 2250)/CW O6 (Plate 8) 500 Jamaica set of 13, perforated SPECIMEN type D20 or W8, mint. Fine, 9d with a little peripheral foxing. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 121s-33s ( 275)/CW SP d perf 12¾ x 13¾. Complete unmounted mint sheet of 60, Plate 7-3, split vertically between rows 4-5. Shows the huge plate crack on the left selvedge by R3-4/1 as described by James and Lockyer (intermediate state). Three stamps with minor foxed spots, otherwise fine. SG 124c ( 165)/CW

30 K.U.T set of 13, perforated SPECIMEN Type D20. Hinged mint set, a little ageing; KG VI Expertising Certificate. A popular set. SG 131s-50s ( 650)/CW SP1-15 (Plate 8) ct perf 13¼ x 13¾. Unmounted mint imprint block of 16 with R9/6 retouched value tablet, and with missing A in watermark on R8/6. SG 131ab, ad ( 345)/CW 23b, e unmounted mint block of 6 with R9/6 retouched value tablet, and with missing A in watermark on R10/6 ( 345) ct red-brown and orange, perf 13 x 11¾. Complete unmounted mint Plate 8-6A sheet of 100, R10/4 caterpillar on bulrush. SG 134 ( 225)/CW a similar sheet ct red-brown and orange, perf 14. Right marginal example, really well centred for this stamp. SG 134b ( 120)/CW 16 (Plate 8) ct black and green, perf 13 x 11¾. Complete unmounted mint Plate 9-7B sheet of 100. State 3 with R6/7 mountain retouch, 5/10 normal; 5/6 frying pan and shillelagh. SG 135,a ( 104+)/CW 11, a a similar sheet, additional variety R6/6 canoe a further sheet, State 4 with both R6/7 and 5/10 mountain retouches, R5-6/6 no flaws ( 179) ct black and green, perf 13 x 12½. Complete unmounted mint Plate 11A-9A sheet of 100; some selvedge wrinkling, one or two stamps affected. SG 135c ( 250)/CW ct brown and grey. Complete unmounted mint Plate 11B-9B sheet of 100; R10/1, 2 and 9 re-entries in sky and R10/9 frame recut over head. SG 136 ( 125)/CW ct black and red, perf 13¾ x 13¼. Complete unmounted mint Plate 2-3B sheet of 100, deep lower selvedge with striking lathework in both colours and reversed number Clearly shows missing A of CA in watermark, part in selvedge and part on R1/4; the discovery example (one other is known to us) and spectacular in this format. The missing letter is evident from the front of the sheet. SG 137a, ab ( 550 plus the unpriced watermark error)/cw 24, a ct black and green. Complete unmounted mint Plate 3A-3A sheet of 100, numerous re-entries, copy of Richard Lockyer s article included. SG 138 ( 225)/CW ct perf 13¼ x 13¾. Complete unmounted mint Plate 8-7A sheet of 100, R1/10 dot under eye, 9/2 extra hair on temple. Bright frame colour but the vignette wear is obvious. SG 139b ( 800)/CW ct black and rose-red. Complete unmounted mint Plate 1A-3A sheet of 100. R1/6 major re-entry, 5/1 crescent below stern, 8 further re-entries. SG 140 ( 125)/CW

31 ct black and violet-blue, perf 13¼ x 13¾. Complete unmounted mint Plate 5-4 sheet of 100, the final Plate number combination in these colours. SG 141b( 275)/CW 27b ct purple and brown. Complete unmounted mint Plate 5-4 sheet of 100, Berrington State A, R10/1 first retouch (sheet #01968). SG 142 ( 150)/CW ct black and blue. Complete unmounted mint Plate 1B-8A sheet of 100. R6/7 weak entry at left of value tablet, and the imprint shows additional TH behind LONDON. SG 143 ( 175)/CW ct positional block of 4 unmounted mint, well centred, very fresh gum for this, R2/5 rope not joined to sail. SG 144a ( 250)/CW 12a ct perf 13½ x 12½. Complete unmounted mint Plate 2-3A sheet of 100, showing R1/6 major re-entry, 5/1 crescent below stern, 8/4, 8/7 and 9/4 retouches. Rare multiple. SG 144e ( 600)/CW ct perf 13½ x 12½. Unmounted mint positional pair from R6/1-2, dot removed in pair with normal, fresh. SG 144eb ( 400)/ CW 37c (Plate 8) UPU set in complete unmounted mint sheets of ct and 1/- Plate 1, 30ct 1a, 50ct 2. SG ( 150)/CW S (Postage Dues.) 1935 set of 6 perforated SPECIMEN Type D19, fine hinged mint. SG D7s-12s ( 150)/CW SP GD (Revenues Tanganyika.) 1934 KG V KODI 1/- rose-red and purple, hinged mint, paper slightly creamy but a very respectable example. Scarce. Barefoot Kuwait Olympics set in unmounted mint unfolded blocks of 14, cylinder blocks of 6 with the remaining stamps from the bottom two rows attached; the 6d block showing the HLP retouches below R20/4-6. SG 76-9/ CW S3-6. 5a r on 5/- red, R2/2 extra bar at top, fine used. SG 91a ( 400)/ CW 46a (Plate 8) 180 Leeward Islands 372. (Prestamp entire.) 1829? Entire (with staining) from St Thomas to Whitehaven, rated 2/4, showing green undated LEEWARD ISLAND/F on reverse (colour of strike enhanced). This h/s applied at Falmouth on arrival set of 7, lightly-hinged mint (several unmounted). SG 1-7 ( 160) 65 The following three lots were from a single left pane with a dramatic duty-plate shift to the right. This pane was sent to Antigua. 28 examples have been recorded 31

32 d dull mauve and rose with duty-plate shift, R3/4. Some minor staining and with a surface scrape behind King s head, ex Cornwall and Spaven. SG another, minor staining on reverse and the reverse also thinned at top left another, vertical bend. Small inkstain at upper right Sexagenary 2½d on locally-addressed cover, tied by barred A09 and Nevis CDS of Jy 28 97, just a trifle aged. RPS Certificate philatelic cover, ex Spaven (Plate 9) d strip of 4 on local cover, St Kitts duplexes of 22 nd July 1897 (First Day of Issue). A couple of small foxed spots and the right stamp with nick at top right where it overlaps the envelope, still a scarce FDC. RPS Certificate philatelic cover, ex Spaven (Plate 15) d on locally-addressed cover tied by barred A09 with Nevis CDS of Jy 28 97, some light staining. RPS Certificate philatelic cover, ex Spaven (Plate 15) /- mint, a couple of small marks at top otherwise fresh. BPA Certificate. SG 16 ( 450) (Plate 8) KE VII used in Dominica. Dominica SG 22, 23, 26; Portsmouth SG 21 (2); Pointe-Michel SG 24, 39, 40 (2); St Joseph SG 22. A couple on piece, a really nice group. Between SG ditto, used in St Kitts (11). Part A12 duplexes on SG 20, 21 (4), 23; good part OR (Old Road) on SG 37; SP (Sandy Point) (good) on SG 21; SP (fine) on SG 30. Also 8 stamps with part A09 duplexes of Nevis ditto, used in Road-Town (Tortola, BVI). 9 stamps, 6 on piece; SG 24, 29 (?), 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 (2, one on piece). Nice group ditto, used in Antigua. Variety of St Johns CDSs (16) incl. SG 26 and 32, OFFICIAL PAID on SG 40. Village cancels, values to 2½d; All-Saints 4 singles and block, St Mary s x 5, St Paul s single and pair, St Peter s 3 singles ½d dull purple and ultramarine. Lightly-hinged marginal example with R6/1 wide A. SG 23a ( 250) the same variety, a used example with OFFICIAL PAID/ANTIGUA CDS of Jy 19 04, fractionally blunt LR corner. Unusual combination, ex Oliver. SG 23a ( 160) (Plate 8) another, large part Pointe-Michel CDS of Sp 4 03, scarce combination (Plate 8) another, part Portsmouth (Dominica) CDS, letters in top panel appear trimmed, interesting companion to the previous lot (Plate 8) /6d and 5/- values each on piece, tied by St Kitts duplexesof No 16 12, an attractive pair. SG 27-8 ( 155) 70 32

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36 set of 7, hinged mint, plus sundry extras including ½d and 3d chalky papers unmounted mint, 3d chalky two hinged extras, 2½d with nice value tablet damage, 6d, 1/-. 19 stamps in all. SG ( 485) ½d chalky paper unmounted mint irregular block of 53, upper eight rows of LP plus R9/2-5. Folded, some wrinkles, a bit of offsetting, an impressive multiple, ex Spaven. SG 29a ( 1272) d and 2½d bicolours, watermark MCA, used on OHMS Post Office registered envelope from Antigua to Director of Posts & Telegraphs in Sterkrade, Germany. Routed via Bristol with Bristol registered label on top of St Johns handstruck R in oval, a neat and attractive cover. SG ½d dull purple and ultramarine, used example with R6/1 wide A ; St Johns CDS Fe Rare stamp used. SG 32a ( 425) (Plate 8) ¼d brown, unmounted mint part sheet of 100, the left pane plus four left columns of right pane. Well folded, an interesting study opportunity, early state of Spaven flaw at R1/3. SG 36 ( 275) left pane of 60, as above ½d bright blue, a slightly rubbed hinged mint example with R6/1 wide A. SG 40a ( 275) (Plate 8) the same variety, a used example with part of 3 St Johns CDSs another, lightly cancelled mint reference collection (28) per SG listing, with a couple of extras. All seem very fine, a few including 3d white back being unmounted. SG 46-57c ( 512) set of 12 overprinted SPECIMEN, a couple of age spots, the 5/- being white back; plus 3d white back and 2 x 1/- white back (one heavily hinged), one with R3/4 LP damaged E, generally fine. Also a further 1/-, no gum, handstamped COLONIAS in red. SG ( 445+) d purple on yellow paper, white back, fine used with part St Johns CDS. SG 51a ( 150) (Plate 8) /-s, mint reference set of 4, fresh. SG 57, a, b, c ( 242) /- white back, block of 4 used on piece with small part of selvedge folded back to show reverse colour, central Montserrat CDS of Ju Top right stamp with small surface blemish but still a nice block. SG 57a ( 320) /- on orange-buff paper, fine used with St Johns CDS of Ja SG 57c ( 190) (Plate 8) set less 1d red, 2d grey, 2½d blue mint overprinted SPECIMEN. Mainly fine but 6d with some perf damage. SG less 62, 65, 67 (c. 475) ¼d, 1d violet and 1½d carmine-red complete unmounted mint sheets of 120, some bends and separation but mainly fine. Notes on plate flaws included. SG 58, 61, 63 ( 960)

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42 ½d carmine-red complete unmounted sheet of 120, some separation at top. SG 63 ( 420) d deep ultramarine, unmounted mint corner pair with Plate no 11. SG 68a ( 110) (Plate 8) /-. 12 mint examples, each with a plate flaw. Useful group including HPF #54 damaged leaf; this stamp with a little foxing on reverse, otherwise generally fine. SG 79, f ( 1045) purple and black on red paper, lightly-hinged mint. SG 80 ( 225) perforated SPECIMEN Type D19, hinged mint, HPF #14 State II (dent in upper right scroll). SG 80s reversion to Die 1 set of 7, used, very fine but for one or two nibbled perfs. SG 81-7 ( 200) ½d and 1d mint pairs from coils; ½d coil-join pair (but split); ½d pair with coil leader, signed by postal official, very scarce and the coil leader a showpiece. SG 82-3 ( 232+) (Plate 9) d Plate 23 block of 4, unmounted mint from TL of LP, one gum bubble but a lovely block. SG 86 ( 100) /- reversion to Die 1. Two hinged mint examples, each with a large piece of frame missing above LEE. A constant keyplate flaw, with copy of letter from Peter Fernbank discussing it. SG /- top marginal, used on registered envelope to Scotland, Parham CDS of Mr and registered label; a very rare stamp used on cover, the usage being not obviously philatelic though remarkable from such a small office Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, hinged mint. SG 92s-4s ( 90)/CW SP S another SPECIMEN set, mint with some hinge remainders low values reference collection per SG listing (36), mint, all unmounted save for SG 98, 110ba, one of the 2 x 111 and 111ab. The August 42 1/- is unmounted but has a tiny adhesion at base. SG c catalogued - unmounted 448, - hinged 59)/CW 1-11c, set of 13, perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, mint. Some gum loss, adhesions; 1d and (face of) 10/- with small thins, a difficult set. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 95s-114s ( 500)/CW SP ¼d reference collection of printings in singles and Plate pieces, mostly unmounted mint. Plate pieces, of 4 unless specified; 11.38, 3.39 (3), 1.42, 9.42 four blocks of 4, block of 12 and vertical block of 10 with no side selvedge, also block of 12 on cover, 7.43 strip of 3 and block of 4, 3.44 block of 4 and pair, 9.47 blocks of 4 and 12 plus two used blocks of 8. Good exposition of the R10/5 RP keyplate frame flaw; also SPECIMEN showing R7/6 RP damaged frame 75 42

43 , 1942 and 1944 printings of ¼d, complete unmounted mint sheets of 120. Also right pane of 1949 printing. The sheets are a mine of information and the 1938 printing is scarce in this format. SG 95 ( 234)/ CW 1, 1b ¼d. Study collection of varieties and printings, mostly in multiples, 205 stamps mint (mostly unmounted) and 13 used. Includes all the significant flaws ½d reference collection of printings and Plate pieces, mostly unmounted mint. Plate pieces, blocks of 4 unless specified; blocks and a used pair, blocks of 4 (2) and 12, 7.43 block of 4 and strip of 3, 5.44 blocks of 16, 6, 4 (4) plus a pair. The grey stamp is represented by 4 plate pieces and another block, less positively identified; fine lot ½d. Study collection of varieties and printings, just a couple of items removed. 222 stamps mint (mostly unmounted) and 39 used. Includes R4/1 LP appearing on RP, R6/1 LP Green flaw, a lovely and significant collection ½d green unmounted mint corner block of 4 with R1/2 RP I. for L ; also ½d grey interpanneau block of 12, unmounted mint, showing the repair at this position. SG 96, a, 97 ( 102)/CW 2b, plate 1 printing of the ½d green, complete mint sheet of 120 (central fold) in high-quality picture frame. This shows the R4/1 flaw on the S on the right pane (see articles in BCPSJ, 3/95 and 9/97, and in Sixth Sense #36). A scarce multiple. SG 96/CW ½d and 1d, also d Die A, vertical coil-join strips of 4. The Die A strip with R10/1, 1/1 and 2/2 LP flaws. Fine mint or unmounted mint, difficult items to find. SG 96, 98, 99/CW 2, 3, 3a plate 2 printing of the ½d green, complete unmounted mint sheet of 120 with some separation at top. Shows the R4/1 flaw on the left pane and the R1/2 RP I. flaw. Also the ½d grey, 1948 printing, in complete sheet of 120, and the 1949 ½d slate-grey in a right pane (less R1/1) of 59. SG 96, a 97 ( 448)/CW 2a, b, 14, a a right pane of the May 1944 printing, unmounted mint, R1/2 I. for L flaw SG 96, a ( 136)/CW 2a, b d red reference collection of printings in singles and Plate blocks, mint or unmounted mint. Plate blocks, of 4 unless stated; 1938 TL blocks (2, one no side selvedge), 1938 LR blocks of 4 and 3, 3.42, 8.42 blocks of 12 and 27, 11.42, 5.44 (4, 12 and a used block of 4), two blocks of 4 and one of 36, 9.47 blocks of 4 and 36, blocks of 4, 6 and 24; a few other oddments. SG 98, 99, b, c/cw 3, a-c, e d Die A. Study collection of varieties in singles, blocks, mint (mainly unmounted) and used. Even includes 2 SPECIMEN examples with R7/6 and 8/3 RP flaws. A wonderful study, the flaws on this Die being particularly noteworthy. SG 98 ( 1061 plus Specimens)/CW

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46 d Die B. A substantial study collection, 362 mint (mainly unmounted) stamps and 17 used, many in multiples including 14 Plate blocks, the result of years of study d scarlet. Unmounted mint bottom 5 rows of left pane, R7/3 LP DI flaw and several other plate varieties. SG 99, a ( 265)/CW 3d a similar block of (Sept.) 1d rose-scarlet pair, lightly hinged mint, left stamps with R7/3 LP DI flaw. SG 99ca ( 200)/CW 3d (Nov.) 1d pale pinkish scarlet pair, lightly hinged mint, left stamp with R7/3 LP DI flaw. SG 99ca ( 200)/CW 3f d green corner block of 12, unmounted mint, with R7/3 DI flaw; accompanied by marginal block of 8 showing DI flaw repaired but with the 7/3 value tablet flaw remaining, and another block from the next printing showing no flaws. SG 100a ( 180)/CW 15a ½d brown reference collection of printings in singles and Plate blocks, mint or unmounted mint. Plate pieces, blocks of 4 unless stated; (2), 3.42 pair from each pane, R1/1 having the hand-retouched first L as have all from this position of this printing we have seen, two pairs and a block, 5.44 blocks of 6 and 4 and a pair, SG 101/CW 4, a , March 1942 and November 1948 Plate blocks from left pane; the March 42 with hand-retouched L, the 1938 prior to damage, the 1948 showing the repair. Unmounted mint Plate 1 1½d, rather brown complete sheet of 120 with some foxing, however an extremely scarce Plate 1 multiple; 1943 printing in a fresh, centrally-folded sheet of 120 also a scarce printing in a multiple, which includes the R6/1 LP extra leaf ( Green ) flaw; and the 1949 printing of the colour change in a complete folded sheet of 120. All unmounted mint. SG ( 342)/CW 4, a, study collection of the 1½d (a couple of items offered separately). 228 stamps mint, majority unmounted, 5 used; mainly multiples with significant flaws. Includes used Plate 3 block of 4 with R1/1 LP hand-retouch, R6/1 LP extra leaf ( Green flaw) x 2, fine lot d reference collection of printings in singles and Plate blocks, mint or unmounted mint. Plate blocks; Plate 1 blocks of 4 and 12, 3.42 block of 4*, 8.42 block of 12*, blocks of 24* and 9, 5.44 blocks of 30, 4 and three pairs, 9.47 two blocks of 4, two blocks of 4, also several 2d red pieces. Impossible to duplicate this collection now. Items marked with an asterisk have significant plate flaws. SG 103, a, 104/ CW 5, a-d, study collection of the 2d, a valuable and significant collection of this most interesting value, full of large flaws. 299 mint stamps, 16 used; 13 plate number pieces including with R10/6 handretouch. Must be viewed in order to appreciate its scope

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48 d Plate 1 sheet of 120, unmounted mint, somewhat aged front and back but a very rare multiple indeed. SG 103 ( 360)/CW (Mar.) 2d mint Plate 3 block of 4, no R10/5 RP keyplate flaw, R10/6 value tablet dent; 1942 (Aug.) mint Plate 2 block of 4, R10/5 flaw and R10/6 dent; 1943 (Dec.) mint Plate 2 block of 4, showing R10/5 repaired and R10/6 handpainted. Each block hinged on selvedge only (Aug.) 2d unmounted mint Plate block of 6 showing fine Plate flaws on R9/4, R10/5-6 RP; and irregular Plate block of 3 from printing, showing R10/5 repaired, and the value tablet damage on R10/6 handpainted. Plus a couple of singles with flaws (Aug.) 2d mint Plate 2 strip of 6 from RP, stamps unmounted. Shows value tablet damage on R10/1, 4 and 6, keyplate flaw on R10/5 and handpainted retouches to side ornaments on R10/ d grey interpanneau-marginal mint block of 4, showing hand-painted repair to the short I on R9/2 RP ½d reference collection of printings in singles and Plate blocks, the blocks being nearly all unmounted mint. Plate blocks in blue; 11.38, 3.42, LP and RP, 7.43, 5.44 LP and RP, The colour changes are more tentatively identified with six blocks (two of them Plate blocks) and a single with aniline duty plate. SG 105, a, 106/CW 6, a, b, study collection of 2½d blue, blocks and flaws. 69 mint stamps, mainly unmounted, includes 21 mint from the 1938 printing; 30 used stamps. Interesting Plate 1 block of 10, gum a little brown; TL Plate blocks of 4 of 11.42, 7.43 (this hinged on selvedge) and 5.44 (two, on thin and medium papers); LR Plate block of , significant plate varieties on R9/4, 10/4, 10/5. All unmounted mint. SG 105, a/cw 6, a, b (March) printing of 2½d. Top 8 rows of left pane, with plate number 3, unmounted mint; several minor varieties including R8/4 damaged L, and showing the major damage to the top left corner of the frame on R8/3. One normal with inclusion. An extremely rare multiple. SG 105a/CW 6a a CTO d block of 12, rows 7-8 of the left pane, showing the R8/3-4 varieties as above; and a single example of the 3d value from the March. 42 printing with the R8/3 LP major damage to frame, fine used. SG 105a, 107a/CW 6a, 7a (Plate 10) (May) printing of 2½d. Unmounted mint Plate 2 sheet of 120, one vertical fold, R9/3 LP strengthened rosette. SG 105a ( 96)/CW 6b d reference collection of printings in singles, Plate blocks and other significant pieces, most of the blocks unmounted mint. Plate pieces; block of 4, blocks of 4 (2) and 12, 7.43 strip of 3, 5.44 pair, blocks of 4 (3) and used block of 6, two blocks of 4. Other blocks with good plate varieties, one with ghost jubilee lines. SG 107, a, 108/CW 7, a, b,

49 study collection of 3ds printing; 34 mint, including irregular Plate 1 block of 3, and slightly foxed block of 6, 1 Specimen (R1/1 LP), 7 used printings in orange; 149 mint and 10 used, 3d blue 62 mint and 1 used. Fine study of the flaws printing of 3d orange unmounted mint (folded) sheet of 120, also similar sheet of the 3d blue. Many plate varieties. SG 107a, 108 ( 138)/ CW 7b, d blue. Unmounted mint irregular block of 3, the top stamp showing handpainted repairs to substantial areas of damage in the figure 3. We know of no other example of this repair, nor do we know of any example showing unrepaired damage. Position and printing unknown (single examples of the 3d blue being almost impossible to assign to printings) (Plate 9) d printings mint reference collection (12), fine mint with a couple unmounted. SG 109, a, b ( 120)/CW 8, a, c, e d deep dull purple and bright purple. Unmounted mint block of 6, R6/1 RP teardrop flaw, R6/2 keyplate break below S. Evenly-browned gum, a scarce unmounted multiple. SG 109 ( 138)/CW d Plate 1 study on 4 pages. Includes corner SPECIMEN ; unmounted Plate number pair; unmounted blocks of 6, 4 (3) and 3; pairs (2); mint singles (15) and used singles (2), mostly with varieties, a lovely range. SG 109 ( 977+)/CW d study of R3/5 RP flaw (broken base of LE ). Mint corner blocks of 6 of 1938 (some browning), 1944 (hand-retouched, 1947 (plus additional block of 12), Mar. 49, Jun. 49 (variety corrected, with additional block of 6), most stamps unmounted; additional mint single and three used examples. SG 109-b ( 550)/CW 8-8e d Plate 3 March 1942 printing. Two unmounted Plate blocks of 4 and 8 from L and RPs respectively, each with light foxing on reverse; mint block of 4, Plate pair from LP and used Plate block of 4 from LP used at Anguilla Valley in SG 109a/CW 8a 70 The March 1942 printing was poorly executed it appears to have been carried out by Williams Lea, who were not Security printers, and were responsible for the Bermuda 2/- mottled. Portions of the design were often unclear and it is possible to find examples showing unprinted areas, or areas hand-retouched with ink by the printers. The following lot contains several examples d Plate 3 March 42 printing. Unmounted mint single showing touching-up to the solid colour around the head: hinged mint single with an obvious area of retouching left of the King s head; used block of 4, all 4 showing some touching up, St Kitts Official Paid CDS (remarkable combination!); mint example with unprinted area at bottom right, and a couple of other minor items

50 d March 42 printing on OHMS Money Order Advice envelope to New York, with pair of 2ds. The 6d shows touching-up to the solid colour around the head. 27 Ju 44 CDSs, US Censor in purple (Aug.) 1953 (Feb.) 6d printings study (231 stamps), with some associated flaws. Contains blocks of 12, 10, 9, 8, 6 (2) and 4 (29); Plate pieces consist of Plate 2 pairs (4) and blocks of 4 (2), Plate 3 strip of 6 and blocks of 4 (7). Vast majority appear unmounted mint, with a few hinged and used. Many of the plate varieties are significant; a collection which would be virtually impossible to duplicate from scratch today (Nov.) 6d ordinary paper. Mint corner block of 8 with R3/1 RP break in base of value tablet, 4/1 broken E, hinged on selvedge only; a natural line down the gum on the first column; a couple of other minor faults on the reverse, not affecting R4/1, a very difficult positional block. SG 109ab ( 481)/CW 8b (Plate 10) d TL Plate 2 mint pair (hinged on selvedge only), prior to R1/1 damage; 1947 TL Plate 3 unmounted mint irregular block of 3, with the fine R1/1 damaged L ; 1950 TL corner Plate 3 unmounted mint block of 4, showing the repair. SG 109a, 109b d deep and red-purple. Mint interpanneau-marginal block of 4, R3/1 RP break in base of value tablet, 4/1 broken E ; the lower pair, including the broken E, unmounted. SG 109ba ( 528)/CW 8d (Plate 10) unmounted block of 8, varieties as above, R2/1 with some distorted lettering ( 566) (Plate 10) unmounted mint interpanneau-marginal pair, R4/1 broken E ( 509) (Plate 10) used example with R4/1 RP broken E, part St Kitts CDS ( 425) (Plate 10) (Mar.) 6d deep and red-purple. Mint interpanneau-marginal block of 4 (light central hinge), R3/1 RP break in value tablet repaired, 4/1 broken E still present (Plate 10) interpanneau-marginal pair, used on piece with Nevis CDSs, R4/1 RP broken E ; very difficult so fine ( 428) (Plate 10) /- printings mint reference collection (10), several unmounted, the 1944 printing showing no centre to left rosette. SG 110, b, ba, bb ( 205)/CW 9, b-d another printings mint reference (15) collection, incorporating several variations two additional SG 110ba and an extra 110bb among them ( 391) /- cover usages. 11 items written up on leaves. 6 mixed frankings, 3 censored. Interesting group /- Plate 1. Collection of the plate varieties, nicely written up. 27 mint singles (mainly hinged), four used blocks of 4 and 4 used singles. A good lot. SG 110/CW

51 companion to the above with mint multiples and further singles, some unmounted. Block of 6; 7 blocks of 4; 3 pairs; 14 singles mint example (very lightly hinged) with R9/6 RP DI flaw, the gum being unusually lightly-browned. SG 110a ( 500)/CW 9a (Plate 10) the same variety in a mint Plate 1 block of 4, hinged on selvedge only, with normal slightly streaky brownish gum ( 548) (Plate 13) the same variety, the top stamp in a vertical pair used on piece from St Johns, together with Antigua 1½d, 2/6d and 5/-. CDSs dated De A difficult variety to find used, this being a fine showpiece of the low values and highly exhibitable. SG 110a (unpriced used)/cw 9a ( 350 used) (Plate 10) 230 Note; the KG VI 1/- printed from Plate 1 had numerous large positional flaws, some of which were uncorrected from the previous reign (e.g. the DI flaw). It is possible to attempt to reconstruct the sheet if you can find the material! (March) 1951 (Oct.) printings of 1/-. Mar. 42 Plate 3 block of 4; 1942 (Aug.) Plate 2 pair with the R10/5-6 RP major varieties; Apr. 44 Plate 2 pair and block of 6; Sept. 47 Plate 3-2 block of 4; Mar. 49 Plate 2-3 block of 4; Oct. 51 Plate 2-3 block of 10. All these plate number pieces are unmounted mint, a few other items are included, really difficult to duplicate this assembly a group of varieties (including a good number of significant plate flaws), shades and multiples, all assigned to printings; includes an extremely heavily-inked Aug. 42 1/-, mint, where all detail on the head has been lost. Partially remaindered. Top and bottom-marginal blocks of the Oct. 51 release also noted (August) and (November) printings of 1/-. Mint LR corner Plate 2 block of each. Aug. 42 block with some gum bends, Nov. 42 block hinged on top pair only. Considerable plate damage and repairs on both blocks, each with R10/5 keyplate frame damage, and R9/5-6 on the November block having the outstanding major damage to lettering. SG 110ba, bb ( 592) (Aug.) 1/- grey and black on green paper. Mint TL corner Plate 2 block of 4, hinged on selvedge only. SG 110ba ( 72) (Plate 13) another Plate 2 block of 4 from the Aug. 42 printing, unmounted, from RP. R10/5 keyplate framebreak, and numerous substantial dutyplate flaws (Plate 10) two unmounted mint blocks with varieties. Block of 6 with R2-3/3 major broken S s, block of 4 with R5/2 LP repair to keyplate framebreak. SG 110ba ( 180) (Nov.) 1/- black and grey, unmounted mint and well centred. This example has the silver-grey duty plate, which may well belong to a previous printing, but is certainly classified as SG 110bb ( 130)/CW 9d (Plate 10) 65 51

52 another, the standard black and grey, corner example from R10/1 LP, also unmounted mint unmounted mint example with large break in final S another mint example, left marginal, hinged on selvedge only a corner example, R1/6 RP with distorted letters, sheet number on top selvedge another from the same position, also with sheet number, very well centred, a little stray blue ink on reverse of selvedge a hinged mint top marginal example with Plate no. 2 showing the characteristic curl at 2 o clock, hinged mint; selvedge signed on reverse by Fred Bentley Kettle, a nice provenance a used Plate 2 block of 4 from TL of LP, two Anguilla Valley CDSs of Ap 18 45; full gum so with original colour /- printings mint, or unmounted mint, reference collection. Consists of Specimen, 1938 (2), 1942 (3), 1943, 1944, 1947, 1949, SG 111, a, ab/cw 10, a, b further 2/- printings reference material, 54 stamps including 6 blocks, all mint or unmounted mint save 2. Noted; 1943 Plate 2 block of 4 unmounted, and pair hinged on selvedge only; 1947 Pl. 3 block, hinged on selvedge only; 1951 block of 9, 8 unmounted /- from Plate 1. Mint block of 6 with R9/3 LP; mint singles with R5/2 LP and R7/5 RP; used Plate 1 block with R1-2/1 LP; mint block (2 unmounted) with R4/2 LP; R7/3 and R7/6 RP, R3/3 and R3/6 LP; unmounted block of 4. SG 111 ( 454+)/CW 10, a, b /- blocks, mint, all unmounted unless stated block of 8 with R4-5/2 LP; 1944 hinged block of 4; 1947 block of 4 with R1/5 RP damaged SL ; 1949 corner block with R9/5 LP; 1951 block of 4; 1951 block of 10 with R1/5 RP damaged SL. SG 111, a, ab /- printings, mint Plate 1 pair from RP; 1943 x 2; 1944 x2; All unmounted save for 1944 x 1. SG 112-c ( 279)/ CW 11-c (Plate 13) another printings reference, mint, unmounted unless stated x 4 including Plate 1 single and a fresh pair; 1943 x 3 (two mounted); 1944 x 3 (one mounted); 1951 ( 439) a further mint printings reference, comprising heavily-hinged Specimen, and hinged first printing; unmounted mint blocks of 4 of 1943, 1944 and 1951 printings; 1943 and 1944 top marginal singles each with Plate 2; 1943 additional top marginal single ( 620+) /- green and red on yellow paper. Unmounted mint corner block of 6, R9-10/1-3 LP, R9/3 damage to keyplate at top left. Horizontal fold, green mark on reverse of one, still a fine and scarce multiple. SG 112 ( 288)/CW

53 unmounted mint example with slightly-browned gum showing the R4/3 LP broken E variety, a fresh example and very scarce in this condition. SG 112a ( 1100)/CW 11a (Plate 10) interpanneau-marginal block of 4, unmounted mint, showing the R3/5 LP major damage to value tablet. A much larger and more significant variety than the listed broken E, which must join the broken E in SG s listing some day! A very scarce positional piece, also showing R3/6 diagonal cut in bottom frame. SG 112/CW 11aa (Plate 13) another interpanneau-marginal block of 4, fine used, with the damaged value tablet on R3/5 LP and cut bottom frame on R3/6. St Johns CDS of 1947, a very rare multiple (Plate 13) single hinged mint example with the damaged value tablet, one perf at base just nibbled mint strip of 3 with interpanneau selvedge at right, lightly hinged, R3/5 LP damaged value tablet and R3/6 cut bottom frame (Plate 13) 350 Note; separation of the 1943 and 1944 printings of the 5/- is difficult, and can only really be achieved with certainty when it can be confirmed by the appearance or repair of positional flaws. Allocations here are tentative /- ordinary paper. Mint corner block of 4, R9-10/1-2 RP, hinged on selvedge only. SG 112b ( 128)/CW 11b marginal mint block of 8, R5-6/1-4 LP. Hinged on middle two stamps of top row only. R6/1 extra leaf variety (also known as the Green flaw after its discoverer), 6/4 broken A in LEEWARD. This block enabled the positioning of the Green flaw. SG 112b ( 256)/CW 11b (Plate 13) Plate 2 block of 4 from RP, no keyplate flaw at R10/5, unmounted mint (Plate 13) mint corner block of 6 showing R3/5 LP repaired value tablet, hinged on selvedge only, leaving stamps unmounted. Rare positional piece. SG 112b/CW 11bb (Plate 13) hinged mint example with R3/4 LP broken E variety, fresh. SG 112ba ( 900)/CW 11ba (Plate 13) /- ordinary paper, unmounted mint corner block of 4, R1-2/1-2 RP SG 112b ( 128)/CW 11b unmounted mint top marginal block of 6 ( 192) fine used Plate 2 block of 4 from RP, St Kitts CDSs of 8 Au 47 (Plate 9) unmounted mint corner block of 4 with R9/5 LP damage to keyplate below EW unmounted mint single with the R3/5 LP repaired value tablet. SG 112b/CW 11bb the same variety, the central stamp in a strip of 3, lightly-hinged mint (Plate 14)

54 Note; the 1951 printing of the 5/- was of almost exactly the same size as the 1938 printing, 31,440 stamps, but the 1951 printing seems to be much scarcer. 12,500 stamps went to the Crown Agents and a consignment (KGVICS SP #10) was sent to the colony. From observation, we can say that sales by the Crown Agents cannot have been too high because mint examples are uncommon, blocks are very scarce and Plate pieces very rare, with a handful recorded. Used examples are very scarce indeed (washed first printings can resemble this elusive stamp) and are certainly undercatalogued /- bright green and red on pale yellow paper. Unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 6, showing the bottom selvedge perforated through. SG 112c ( 330)/CW 11c mint corner block of 4, R1-2/5-6 RP, showing constant mark above R1/5. Hinged on selvedge only, stamps unmounted ( 220) unmounted mint top marginal block of unmounted mint corner block of 10 (R6-10/1-2), very fresh, the largest block of this printing we have seen ( 550) (Plate 14) unmounted mint Plate 3 pair from RP, neat CA 24/10/51 pencilled on selvedge (Front cover) fine used example, part St Kitts CDS (Plate 13) another, part Antigua CDS (Plate 13) vertical pair, heavily folded between and reinforced, St Kitts CDS of 9 Ap 52; dated examples very difficult (Plate 15) (Oct.) 10/- together with 2/- and 5/- on registered Selfridge s brown FDC, St John s CDSs of Nov SG 111-3/CW (Oct.) 10/- and (Nov.) 1 on brick-red paper, on piece from registered envelope, each struck with St Kitts CDS of 22 My 41. SG 113, 114 ( 430)/CW 12, 13 (Plate 14) /- reference collection of printings (4), fine mint, the March 1942 having two hinge marks. SG 113-c ( 1120)/CW 12-c /- corner block of 4 with sheet number 027, HPF #11a, unmounted mint. KG VI Expertising Certificate, Printing ink smear on #24, a scarce multiple. SG 113 ( 800)/CW 12 (Plate 14) (1) and 1943 (14) 10/-s, all mint (one unmounted, HPF #12b), a few minor plate varieties; one stamp creased otherwise generally fine. SG 113, b ( 2300)/CW 12, b /- bluish green and red on green paper, hinged mint with a couple of small adhesions. FF #44 damaged cliché, a scarce stamp; lack of HPF #44 proves printing. SG 113/CW 12H ( From 600 ) (Plate 14) /- pale green and dull red on green paper, hinged mint. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 113a ( 650)/CW 12a (Plate 14)

55 /- and (printings identified by vendor), together with 6d on registered airmail envelope to Br. Guiana, St Johns CDSs of 13 Au 52. SG 113c, 114b/CW 12c, 13d /- unmounted mint, HPF #49b missing pearl. Minor greasemark at top. SG 113ca ( 1500)/CW 12cG (Plate 14) reference collection of printings (7), fine mint or unmounted mint. SG 114-c ( 978)/CW 13-d, (Nov.) 1 deep purple and black on crimson-red paper. Used example with large part St Johns CDS of No (first day of issue). SG 114 ( 300)/CW 13 (Plate 14) (Nov.) 1 purple and black on deep brick-red paper. Used example, CTO d Bolans Oc 6 47, full gum so with excellent colour, an exceptional stamp. SG 114 ( 300)/CW 13a (Plate 14) fine mint example ( 350) (March) 1. Three mint examples, one unmounted, one with HPFs #12a and c (scarce). SG 114a ( 255)/CW 13b mint Plate block of 4, very fresh and with good colour, HPFs #59ii and the major #60 broken lower right scroll, lightly hinged. SG 114a, ae ( 1655)/CW 13b, ba (Plate 14) (Oct.) 1. Ten mint examples, three unmounted, flaws including #21A, 23 and 49. SG 114a ( 850)/CW 13c unmounted mint single with HPF #17a gash in chin. SG 114af ( 1400)/ CW 13bF (Plate 14) s. Twenty mint examples, 8 unmounted, several plate flaws. SG 114b ( 760)/CW 13d (Jun.) 1, lightly hinged mint, HPFs #49a sliced scroll and the major #49b missing pearl. SG 114ba ( 1200)/CW 13dG (Plate 14) perf 13. Top marginal pair used locally on small neat cover, St Johns 24 Mar 52 CDSs; HPFs #8a, b, c and 9a White Lip. SG 114c/ CW unmounted mint Plate block of 4. HPFs #47a, 48, 59b. SG 114c ( 128)/CW unidentified 1 (perf 14) printing, colour affected so that it is brighter than usual; with Madame Joseph St Kitts faked CDS #350 of 16 My 41. An uncommon faked cancel Victory pair, perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, unmounted mint. SG 115s-6s ( 85)/CW SP S UPU Congress presentation folder, gold on blue cover. Contains current definitives to 10/- plus Victory pair, stuck down at top as always (Covers) group of 13 including 1944 reg. Barbuda, local, and philatelic covers from Grays Farm, Bendal, Bolans and Johnsons Point group of 8 Roger Wells covers with splendid registered usages from Valley, Cayon and Dieppe Bay; Victory pairs from Old Road, Gingerland, Lady Rodney paquebot, Parham and Johnsons Point 75 55

56 Malaya 556. Straits Settlements (Postal Fiscals.) 1938 Revenue-Revenue $25 purple and blue on blue paper, bottom marginal, unmounted mint. Usual gum browning, very fresh for this; not often encountered in this unmounted quality. SG F1 ( 600)/CW PF1 (Plate 16) Malayan Postal Union (Postage Dues) set of 6 perforated SPECIMEN Type W8, fine mint except 1ct dried gum; ct and 20ct perf d Type W9, the 8ct fine mint, the 20ct no gum and with part red receiving SPECIMEN handstamp along the top perfs. SG D1s-6s, 10s, 13s ( 375)/CW SP PD1-2, 6, ct yellow-ochre and 20ct blue perforated SPECIMEN type W9, fine mint. SG D10s, 13s ( 150)/CW SP PD6, B.M.A unissued 8ct grey, unmounted mint, slightly-tropicalised gum otherwise fine. SG (footnote) 375 (Plate 15) Johore (Postage Dues.) 1938 set of 5 perforated SPECIMEN Type W8a, hinged mint. SG D1s-5s ( 150)/CW SP PD Perak set of 15, perforated SPECIMEN Type D19 or D20. A fine fresh mint set. SG 88s-102s ( 375)/CW SP X Selangor $2 green and scarlet perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, lightly-hinged mint. SG 87s ( 70)/CW SP7 40 Note the above Specimen is wrongly listed by both Samuel and Bendon as Type D Trengganu $5 green and red on yellow paper, watermark Script. Fresh mint example. SG 44 ( 475)/CW $50 green and yellow opt SPECIMEN, hinged mint, a little mount glazing. SG 46s ( 600) (Plate 15) $100 green and scarlet opt SPECIMEN, hinged mint, a handsome stamp. SG 47s ( 750) (Postage Dues.) 1937 set of 4 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, unmounted mint, rather brown gum. SG D1s-4s ( 150)/CW SP PD Japanese Occupation Johore 1ct Postage Due, Kanji overprint with R6/3 second character sideways, hinged mint. SG JD6a ( 325) (Plate 16) Johore 4ct Postage Due, Kanji overprint with R6/3 second character sideways. Gum a bit brown and some hinge remainders, a good sound stamp, Bowie handstamp on reverse. SG JD7a ( 375) (Plate 16) Kedah 12ct DAI NIPPON/2602 block of 4, Alor Star CDS 4 No SG J8 ( 180) Kedah $2 and $5 DAI NIPPON/2602, mint, fine but $2 one missing perf. SG J14-5 ( 235) Kelantan 5ct on 12ct with Sunagawa seal, unmounted mint, lightly-browned gum. SG J19 ( 275) (Plate 15)

57 Kelantan 50ct on 1ct with Sunagawa seal. A hinged mint example with original gum, the gum a bit brown in places; good colour. BPA Certificate, a fine stamp. SG J27 ( 1600) (Plate 15) Kelantan 1ct on 50ct with bar and Sunagawa seal. Fine mint pair, just a little pink adhesion on reverse. SG J32 ( 380) (Plate 15) Kelantan 2ct on 40ct with bar and Sunagawa seal. Fine mint pair, a little pink adhesion on reverse. SG J33 ( 400) (Plate 15) Kelantan 5ct on 12ct blue with bar and Sunagawa seal, fine mint. SG J34 ( 170) Straits 2ct orange marginal block of 4 with full Malacca chop, unmounted mint, offset impression of chop on reverse. SG J46 ( 260) (Plate 16) ct Straits block of 4 with full Malacca chop, Malacca CDS (Proud D26) of SG J46 ( 280) (Plate 16) ct Straits similar block, CDS dated SG J47 ( 320) (Plate 16) ct Straits vertical pair, left half of Malacca chop. SG J50 ( 200) (Plate 9) $1 black and red on blue paper, with lower right portion of Malacca chop in red, fresh CDS-used. BPA Certificate. SG J55 ( 1000) (Plate 16) ct Straits with Itchiburi Seal, mint block of 4 all with handstamp inverted; one stamp unmounted, one stamp with hinge remainder. BPA Certificate. SG J71 var. ( 400+) Penang 2ct Dai Nippon horizontal pair, unmounted mint, right stamp with PE for PENANG. SG J78, a ( 115) Selangor Exhibition overprint pair, each unmounted mint and with inverted overprint. SG J90b, 91b ( 600) (Plate 16) Trengganu 2ct green, Chop F in brown, fine used. SG J98c ( 325) (Plate 16) Trengganu 3ct chestnut, Chop A in black, unmounted mint. SG J100 ( 95) Trengganu 4ct scarlet-vermilion, Chop E in black, fine mint. SG J101 ( 180) Trengganu $5 green and red on yellow paper, Chop E in black; fine mint with slightly dried gum. SG J115 ( 190) Trengganu $25 purple and blue, vertical pair handstamped Chop F. Lovely colour, the upper stamp lightly hinged, the lower stamp unmounted with small surface inclusion. BPA Certificate. SG J116 ( 3000) (Front Cover) Trengganu $100 green and scarlet, Chop F in black. Unused example (no gum), Ceremuga Certificate. 77 printed. SG J118 ( 1600) (Plate 16)

58 Straits 2ct orange, chop L in brown, light CDS. Couple of nibbled perfs at base. With SG sales card ( A very rare stamp which we have not previously seen ) and photocopy of BPA Certificate, mentioning tiny nick at top. Ex Rowell. SG J148c ( 650) (Plate 16) Straits $2 green and scarlet, Chop B in red, unmounted mint. Signed Rowell. SG J159 ( 150) Straits $5 green and red on emerald paper, Chop B in red, unmounted mint. Signed Rowell. SG J160 ( 180) Negri 2ct orange, Chop L in violet. Corner block of 20, mint, hinged on selvedge only: some light discolouration on reverse; each stamp signed Rowell. SG J162a ( 1000) Pahang 30ct dull purple and orange, Chop E in red, unmounted mint. SG J185a ( 140) Pahang $5 green and red on emerald paper. Mint example, Chop E in red, RPS Certificate. Ex Barber. SG J189a ( 1000) (Plate 16) Perak 8ct grey, Chop E in red. Fine used example. SG J194a ( 225) (Plate 16) Perak 5ct ( 2 Cents surcharge omitted). Unmounted mint block of 4 showing DAI NIPPON/YUBIN overprint inverted, gum slightly brown otherwise fine. SG J261b ( 260) (Plate 18) Thai Occupation General Issue War Memorial set of 6, used with corner CDSs. SG TM1-6 ( 180) Japanese Occupation of Trengganu ct bright ultramarine, overprint right to left. Unmounted mint block of 4, each stamp signed Rowell. Fresh bright colour. SG TT16 ( 720) (Plate 16) Indonesia Straits 1ct black, unmounted mint block of 4 with dark gum, each with Japanese chop in red. From stock left over after the Japanese Occupation of Sumatra, revalidated by the Indonesians fighting for Independence by applying a black circular chop reading INDONESIA, not often seen these days (Plate 9) 50 Malta unmounted mint marginal blocks. 1½d black with R5/7 broken cross, 2d scarlet with R2/7 extra windows (one normal stamp with gum disturbance), 5/- with R2/7 semaphore flaw. SG 220ba, 221ba, 230a ( 218)/CW 7a, 9a, 20a c page with Waterlow colour trials of thirteen unoverprinted values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d (green frame) slate-black, ½d (brown frame) red, no 1d values, 1½d (red frame) blue, 1½d (slate-black frame) red, 2d (black frame) brown, 2d (red frame) black, 2½d (blue frame) green, 2½d (violet frame) brown, 3d (violet frame) orange-brown, 3d (blue frame) red, 4½d black, 6d blue, 1/- orange (Plate 19) See note after Lot

59 603. c page with Waterlow colour trials of fourteen overprinted values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d (brown frame) blue, 1d (green frame) red, 1d (grey frame) red, 1½d (black frame) orange, 1½d (green frame) ultramarine, 2d (red frame) black, 2d (yellow-ochre frame) violet, 2½d (red frame) grey, 2½d (violet frame) red, 3d (blue frame) green, 4½d (yellow-brown frame) violet, 4½d (ultramarine frame) black, 6d violet, 1/- green (Plate 20) See note after Lot Self-Government 2d yellow-ochre. Unmounted mint example with Plate 2, R2/5 halation flaw. SG 238ca ( 150)/CW S23c Self-Government 5/-. Hinged mint example with R4/10 joined NT. SG 247a ( 225)/CW S19b 90 Mauritius ct perf 15 x 14, unmounted mint sheet of 120. Details of varieties included. SG 252a ( 120)/CW printing of 4ct, left pane of 60, unmounted mint. A splendid piece for the specialist, with numerous key and duty plate varieties including the full (broken) state of R5/2, also full states of R9-10/2 and the open C lookalike on R9/6. SG 254b ( 120)/CW 3b ct blue-green Plate 2 block of 10, unmounted mint, R9/6 RP open C. SG 254ba ( 118)/CW 3bc ct blue. Mint example with the R9/3 LP broken frame. Rather extensively hinged, but this is an underrated variety, much scarcer than the 25ct IJ flaws, for example. SG 258a ( 300)/CW 7c (Plate 9) ct ordinary paper. Unmounted mint marginal pair, R3/6 RP IJ flaw. SG 259ba ( 233)/CW 8ad (Booklets.) r mixed reign booklet, fine, usual staple rust. SG SB1 ( 180)/CW B another example, without the staple rust 100 Montserrat Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, unmounted mint, 1½d with faint corner crease. SG 98s-100s ( 70)/CW SP S d red-brown with R2/2 pylon variety, used with part Salem CDS, this variety apparently constant on September 1951 printing only. SG 106a/CW 16c (Plate 16) 75 59

60 Morocco Agencies 615. (Tangier) Olympic Games in unmounted mint unfolded blocks of 14, being the Cylinder blocks of 6 plus the rest of the bottom 2 rows, the 6d from Cylinder 9 stop showing the HLP retouches below R20/4-6. SG /CW S9-12, S11b 150 New Hebrides d on 40ct red on yellow paper, no watermark. Unmounted mint example, some stray red ink from sheet below on the reverse, fresh for this stamp. SG 35 ( 130) set of 12 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, hinged mint with faults on gummed side including some thins. SG 52s-63s ( 225 surely undercatalogued!)/cw SP S (Postage Dues.) 1938 set of 5 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, mint, 20ct with small thin. SG D6s-10s ( 140)/CW SP PD another Specimen set, fine mint 85 New Hebrides (French) 620. (Postage Dues.) 1938 set of 5 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, fine mint. SG FD65s-9s ( 200)/CW SP PDF New Zealand 621. (Postage Dues.) 1939 single watermark set of 4, unmounted mint blocks of 4. SG D41-4 ( 128)/CW PD (Postal Fiscals.) Arms single watermark 25/- greenish blue corner block of 4, unmounted mint, rare multiple. SG F159 ( 1700)/ CW F15 (Plate 17) green. SG F164 ( 400)/CW F /10/- rose, lightly-hinged mint, well centred. SG F165 ( 1500)/ CW F21 (Plate 17) /10/- deep olive-grey, lightly-hinged mint. SG F167 ( 1400)/ CW F23 (Plate 17) (Wiggins Teape paper.) /- orange-yellow, used with parts of three Wellington CDSs. Brandon Certificate. SG F181 ( 4500)/ CW F42 (Front Cover) /- on 35/- mint, fine colour, extensively hinged. SG F186 ( 500)/ CW F /- on 22/- mint marginal. Nice stamp. SG F190 ( 475)/ CW F28 (Plate 17)

61 Arms multiple watermark 25/- greenish blue, unmounted mint, pencil-signed Diena. SG F204 ( 475)/CW F60 (Plate 17) /- brown, mint, hinge remnants. SG F205 ( 325)/CW F /- brown watermark inverted, lightly-hinged mint. SG F205w ( 300)/CW F61a /10/- red watermark inverted, mint, hinge remnants. SG F207 ( 325)/CW F /6d on 3/6d Type 2, inverted watermark, unmounted mint corner block of 4. SG F213w ( 180)/CW F70c 90 Nigeria Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, mint. SG 60s-61s ( 75)/CW SP S North Borneo set of 15, fine hinged mint. SG ( 800)/CW 1-15 (Plate 16) another set, fine but the $2 has two short perfs at right (Postage Dues.) 1939 set of 5 perforated SPECIMEN Type W8, fine mint. SG D85s-9s ( 170)/CW SP PD (Japanese Occupation.) ct with single-line handstamp in violet, unmounted mint, cream gum. SG J12 ( 275) (Plate 16) ct with three-line overprint on 1942 single-line handstamp in black, unmounted mint, the whole stamp rather tanned front and back. SG J26b ( 200) another example, probably from the same block s violet with overprint double (the second overprint faint, at base of stamp), unmounted mint. SG J41a ( 350) (Plate 9) s turquoise-blue, unmounted mint. SG J46 ( 170) (Plate 9) 100 Northern Rhodesia late Plates unmounted mint sheets of 120, each with SG number written in pen on top selvedge. SG 26 Plate 3; SG 26a Plate 4 (2 sheets); SG 33 unnumbered; SG 35 Plate 2, graver s slips on R1/9-10; SG 37 Plate 1 ( A at top right); SG 39 Plate 1 (small B at top right). SG d green. Complete unmounted mint sheet of 120, R3/2 extra boatman. Folded under Row 4, SG number in pen on top selvedge. SG 28/CW 4 (Plate 18) ½d yellow-brown, unmounted mint positional pair with R6/1 tickbird. SG 30b ( 100)/CW 6b 50 61

62 646. c page with Waterlow colour trials of thirteen values to 9d, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d (green frame) dull purple-violet, ½d (brown frame) red, 1d (green frame) purple-claret, 1d (brown frame) ultramarine, 1½d (ochre frame) violet, 2d (scarlet frame) deep brown, 2d (purple frame) green, 3d (ultramarine frame) brown, 3d (red frame) grey-black, 4d ultramarine, 4½d red, 6d orange, 9d green (Plate 21) 1000 See note after Lot d light blue. Unmounted mint right marginal block of 4, doubled perfs extending across margin and 6 holes into the stamps. SG a similar block but from the lower right corner, with Plate numbers /- slate-purple, unmounted mint showing dropped value (into S of POSTAGE ). SG 82 (Plate 16) a hinged mint example with value shifted to right (Plate 16) /-, unmounted mint marginal example with flying eagle. SG 86 (Plate 16) (Postage Dues.) 1929 set of 4 perforated SPECIMEN Type D19, fine mint. SG D1s-4s ( 130)/CW SP GD (Revenues) d red, unmounted corner block of 6 with large margins (some wrinkling), showing full guillotining guidelines and almost-full 5 printed outside these, a most unusual piece. Barefoot Nyasaland /- green and deep scarlet on green paper, mint with R2/12 broken crown and scroll, centred left, small area of gum loss at top. SG 96eb ( 500) (Plate 17) low value sheets, unmounted mint. ½d brown, 1d green, 1½d grey, 3d, 6d, 9d, 1/-. Some splitting and peripheral faults, 6d with toning on selvedge; 9d and 1/- sheets are the best. Some T guides. Between SG 130a-8 ( 642)/CW between d carmine. Unmounted mint block of 12 (6 x 2), the fourth stamp in the top row with the A of CA in watermark completely omitted; trace of foxing on reverse of the stamp below. SG 133b (unpriced)/cw 8b (Plate 18) c page with Waterlow colour trials of eleven values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d (green frame) carmine, ½d brown frame blue, 1d (green frame) brown, 1d (brown frame) green, 1½d (grey frame) violet, 1½d (carmine frame) grey, 2d (grey frame) brown, 2d (red frame) grey, 3d magenta, 4d green, 6d red (Plate 22) 1000 See note after Lot set of 14, perforated SPECIMEN Type B9. Unmounted mint set, a couple of tiny marks on gum, 4d with perf faults. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 144s-57s ( 350)/CW SP

63 Pakistan 659. (Officials.) 1949 redrawn 8a black, unmounted mint marginal block of 4. SG O31 ( 200)/CW O (Savings stamps.) 1941 India 1r reddish violet on buff paper complete unmounted mint sheet of 84 (12 x 7), overprinted PAKISTAN by Nasik; few foxed spots confined to selvedge, one stamp with small adhesion. D&I IN 3 ( 2520) 200 Bahawalpur p-1r Star and Crescent overprints (14), fine mint. SG 1-14 ( 382)/ CW mint group with a Alliance Centenary, 1948 Pictorial set of 18 plus 12a shade; 1945 Officials complete (1½a on 1r black and orange with natural gum crease), 1946 Victory, 1948 set of 8. Between SG 19-O27 ( 487+)/CW X1, 20-O (Stamp Papers.) 1a 5r range of 13: 1a, 2a (3), 8a, 1r, 2r (3), 4r, 5r (3). All obviously different except for the 2rs (two of these have consecutive numbers), some with additional adhesives; mostly as per Wood but some with Amir s portrait a stamp paper (portrait of Amir), unissued 8a added and well tied by large purple Court cancel, filing crease affecting stamp but a very scarce item 100 Palestine 665. (Postage Dues.) set of 9 overprinted SPECIMEN Type D16, or perforated D19. Mint, fine except 13m has a minor crease. SG D12s-14s, 16s-20s ( 350)/CW SP PD set of 9 in unmounted mint blocks of 4, all bottom marginal save 1m, odd inclusion or bend but still a fine set. SG D12-20 ( 140)/ CW PD m and 4m perf 15 x 14, the 4m a corner example with sheet number, only the selvedge of the 4m is hinged; the stamps unmounted mint. SG D12a, 14a ( 110)/CW PD m perf 15 x 14 unmounted block of 4. SG D14a ( 280)/ CW PD11 (Plate 16) 150 Papua d on 1½d Mullett. Corner block of 4, R1/1 POSTACE variety, unmounted mint. SG 121, a ( 176) 85 63

64 Rhodesia Double Head 1 rose-scarlet and bluish black, perf 14, CTO cancellation. SG 166 ( 375) (Plate 17) 180 St Helena 671. c page with Waterlow colour trials of nine values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours - ½d orange, 1d grey, 1½d blue, 2d ultramarine, 3d red, 4d green, 6d sepia, 8d violet, 1/- orange (Plate 23) 750 See note after Lot 115 St Kitts-Nevis mint collection on page from SG printed album (58 stamps) with shades, perfs overlapped; appears fine. SG (vendor s catalogue 360) set (10) perforated SPECIMEN Type D20 or 21, mint, 1d with perf fault, 6d with area of missing gum. KG VI Expertising Certificate, SG 68s-77s ( 225)/CW /- chalky paper, perf 14, characteristic striated gum. Mint example, extensively hinged but otherwise fine, with R12/3 break in value tablet frame. The plate varieties on this printing are genuinely rare. SG 77ab ( 750)/CW 16F (Plate 9) /- ordinary paper. Unmounted mint example with R2/4 break in frame above ornament. SG 77bb ( 350)/CW 16aD (Plate 17) Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, hinged mint. SG 78s-9s ( 80)/CW SP S another SPECIMEN pair, unmounted mint Tercentenary set in complete mint panes/sheets of 60, unmounted mint. The 1d with R6/6 RP framebreak, the 1/- with R3/2 value tablet framebreak, etc. SG 86-91a ( 118)/CW S12-17a set of 15 in unmounted mint blocks of 4, mostly with part imprint, pencilled printing dates on selvedge. 7 extra blocks including 2ct and 3ct listed shades. SG 106a-18 ( 252) 100 St Lucia Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, hinged mint. SG 142s-3s ( 75)/CW SP S (Postage Dues.) set of 4 perforated SPECIMEN Type D19 or 21, mint, the early pair with some hinge remainders otherwise fine. SG D3s-6s ( 140)/CW SP PD

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68 St Vincent Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, fine mint. KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG 146s-8s ( 75)/CW SP S Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, unmounted mint. SG 160s-1s ( 70)/CW SP S Samoa /6d- 5 Arms single watermark, Cowan paper. Mint set of 6, some hinge remainders. SG ( 526)/CW G Arms multiple watermark, fine mint. SG 214 ( 350)/CW another, unmounted mint (Plate 17) Arms multiple watermark inverted, unmounted mint. SG 214a ( 375)/CW 13a (Plate 17) 200 Sarawak Royal Cypher set of 15, perforated SPECIMEN Type B9. Unmounted mint. SG 150s-64s ( 300)/CW SP (Japanese Occupation.) ct blue, violet handstamp, unmounted mint. SG J13 ( 180) (Plate 17) ct orange, violet handstamp, lightly-hinged mint. SG J13 ( 180) ct orange, violet Hara handstamp, mint, some marks (greasemarks?) on reverse which show on the front; a scarce stamp. SG J15 ( 450) (Plate 17) ct blue, violet handstamp, fine mint. SG J16 ( 130) 60 Seychelles ct Silver Jubilee. Unmounted mint corner block of 4, Plate 2 R2/1 short extra flagstaff. SG 130b ( 308) set of 25, unmounted mint. SG ( 450)/CW ct ordinary paper, R6/2 fishing net flaw, hinged mint. SG 140ba ( 160)/CW 21ba (Plate 17) another, fine CDS-used. SG 100 (Plate 17) Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, fine mint. SG 150s-151s ( 80)/CW SP S ct grey-blue. Bottom marginal block of 4, unmounted mint, St Edward s Crown error in watermark across base of left stamp and selvedge. KG VI Expertising Certificate when in block of 10. SG 160b ( 275)/CW 28b

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71 Sierra Leone /- green and 1 purple. Top left corner examples, mint, hinged on selvedge only. SG ( 200) 120 Singapore ct red-orange and black. Unmounted mint pair, left stamp with complete omission of orange, right stamp missing left-hand portion of orange. Perforations between the pair are a little weak but this does not affect its desirability. SG 69a ( 375+) (Plate 17) (Revenues) indenture with perf 17½ x 18 $2 and 2 x $5, plus $25 and 2 x $100 Revenue perf 13. Attractive item but creasing affects 1 x $100 and $25, and staining affects the edge of the document and the top of the three Revenues. Stamp Office red seal cancels. B&H 1a, 2a ( 325) piece with 1955 $5 Postage, QE Revenue $25, $100 and $500 pair on piece of Indenture with red seal cancels (a little oxidised). Some faults ($100 and one $500 with tears) but an attractive item. Barefoot 4-6 ( 575) (Plate 18) 200 Solomon Islands 703. (Postage Dues.) 1940 set of 8 perforated SPECIMEN Type B9, unmounted mint and very fresh. SG D1s-8s ( 180)/CW SP PD South Africa d Bantam War Effort. Unmounted mint bottom marginal block of 2 pairs, showing top two lines of violet slogans printed on stamps. SG 102/CW S30 (Plate 17) (Officials.) /- blue and sepia, overprint reading down with OFFICIAL at left. Used horizontal pair with part of two light CDSs. SG O29 ( 500)/CW O16 (Plate 17) d blue and violet (overprint reading upwards). Very lightly-hinged mint horizontal pair. SG O35 ( 3000)/CW O19a (Plate 17) /- blackish brown and ultramarine, marginal unmounted mint horizontal pair. SG O47a ( 170)/CW O27a 90 South West Africa 708. (Officials.) 1947? 2d blue and brown. Unmounted mint horizontal pair, KG VI Expertising Certificate. SG O21 ( 600)/CW O5 (Plate 17)

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73 Southern Rhodesia /6d booklet (fifth printing), inside front cover blank, waxed interleaves. SG SB4b/CW B /6d booklet (sixth printing), inside front cover blank, waxed interleaves; further loss of detail on front cover. SG SB4b/CW B (Revenues.) / (7) unused with security punches. Fresh appearance, the 20 with gum, some inevitable creasing from the punching process. Barefoot 1-7 (Plate 18) ditto, fiscally-used group, the 3/- and 1 in pairs; extra 1 (blunt corner). Some faults, the 20 with a few nibbled perfs at top; scarce (Plate 18) /- blue and brown, unmounted mint. Barefoot /- green and red, hinged mint. Barefoot black and purple, unmounted mint pair in a pinkish shade. Barefoot 4 (Plate 17) 90 Sudan m on 10m. Corner block of 8 with reduced top selvedge, unmounted mint, showing R4/2 LRP inserted 5. Not easy in a positional block. SG 78e ( 170)/CW 2e (Plate 18) 90 Swaziland set of 11, perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, mint with central hinges. All fine except 1½d with small thin from hinge removal. SG 28s-38s ( 225)/CW Tonga d Die II. Unmounted mint sheet of 60 with various flaws incl. R6/2 strong mark on first O of TOTOGI, R6/6 recut lines inside TR corner, 6/9 scratch by Queen. SG 76 ( 420)/CW similar lot ½d ultramarine sheet of 60, unmounted mint with the listed R1/1 recut value and 4/10 wide D flaws, also re-entries on R3/9, R4/9 and R5/3. SG 77, a ( 135)/CW 6, a, b /- black and brown-red. Unmounted mint vertical strip of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, a couple of nibbled perfs, a scarce multiple. SG 82s/CW SP

74 Transjordan m orange, 15m ultramarine perf 13½ x 14. Unmounted mint coil strips of 5, each with the usual slightly-trimmed perfs at right. SG 198a, 200a ( 230) 120 Trinidad & Tobago Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, hinged mint. SG 243s-5s ( 95)/CW SP Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, hinged mint. SG 257s-8s ( 80)/CW SP S (Postage Dues.) set less the 1d value, overprinted or perforated SPECIMEN Type D12, 16 or 21. Fine mint. SG D19s-25s ( 140)/CW SP GD ordinary paper set of 8 perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, mint, fine but for some hinge remainders. SG D26s-33s ( 140)/CW SP PD Tristan da Cunha 727. (Booklets.) /6d black on blue cover, Ja postmark on back cover. SG SB1a ( 275) 140 Turks & Caicos Islands Coronation set of 3 perforated SPECIMEN Type D20, hinted mint. SG 191s-3s ( 85)/CW SP S another mint SPECIMEN set Victory pair perforated SPECIMEN Type D21, unmounted mint. SG 206s-7s ( 75) c page with Waterlow colour trials of thirteen unoverprinted values to 1/-, each with head cut out and mounted in the frame of another value; giving the following head colours ¼d red, ½d grey, 1d violet, 1½d black, 2d chocolate, 2½ black, 6d (violet frame) bistre, 6d (sepia frame) orange, 1/- (bistre frame) grey-olive, 1/- (grey-olive frame) green Plate See note after Lot

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