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Sale 880

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

General Foreign Stamps and CoversFeaturing

A Specialized Collection of South AmericaStamps from The Dr. Robert LeBow Collection

Collection Lots from a West Coast Collector

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Sale 880

Thursday, July1, 2004

General ForeignStamps and Covers

Featuring

A Specialized Collection of South America

Stamps fromThe Dr. Robert LeBow Collection

Collection Lots from a West Coast Collector

Most lots are offered without reserves

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On the coverFront Cover: Lots 2045Back Cover: Lot 2238

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Arrangement of Sale

First session (lots 2001-2620)Thursday, July 1, at 1:30 p.m.South America......................................pages 4-16Australia thru Cameroon.............................. 17-19Canada .......................................................... 19-29Cape of God Hope thru Gibraltar................ 29-31Great Britain ................................................ 32-37Greenland thru Tibet .................................. 38-41Group Lots, Collectons and Accumulations 42-62

Pair of Peru 1857 2r Red Brown (Lot 2079)

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AFTERNOON SESSION (LOTS 2001-END)WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2004 AT 5:00 P.M.

GENERAL FOREIGN STAMPS AND COVERSSOUTH AMERICA

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2001 ` 1858, 10c Green, Diagonal Half Used as 5c (2f). Full margins and beautifully tied byfancy “Concordia/Franca” datestamp on Sep. 1860 folded cover to Buenos Aires, file foldbarely affects stamp, otherwise fresh and Very Fine ........................................ 800.00

2002 ` 1858, 10c Green, Horizontal Half Used as 5c (2g). Tied by “Correo Nacional DelRosario/Franca” oval on Feb. 1861 folded letter to Montevideo, bold blue merchant’scorner card handstamp at top left, Fine and scarce ...................................... 1,400.00

2003 ` 1858, 15c Blue (3). Three ample to huge margins, clear at bottom, on folded cover toGoya tied by “Correo Nacional Del Rosario/Franca” oval, Fine and scarce....... 1,750.00

2004 ` 1860, 5c Red, Large “5” (4). Margins virtually all around, tied by Correo Nacional DelRosario oval on Oct. 1860 folded letter, light cover filing creases otherwise Fine 550.00

2005 ` 1862, 15c Blue (7). Ample to huge margins, lovely fresh color, perfectly tied by Nov.1863 blue Correo De Rosario double-circle datestamp on neat folded cover to Mendoza,Very Fine and choice, signed Alberto Diena and with his 1963 certificate ....... 1,800.00

2006 1862, 15c Blue, Without Accent on “U” of “REPUBLICA” (7a). Used, three largemargins, slightly in at bottom, fresh, color, with 1967 B.P.A. certificate stating “genuine,defective”, about Fine appearance, a very rare variety with only 36 believed to exist inany condition........................................................................................... 3,000.00

2007 ` 1863, 10c Yellow Green (7F). Large to huge margins all around showing two completedividing lines, tied by blue negative “OM” in grid on 1864 folded cover to Rosario, minorlight cover filing crease, Very Fine, signed Holcombe ..................................... 650.00

2008 ` 1864, 5c Rose Red (7H). Six slightly overlapped singles, huge margins to slightly cut inon some, one with mild filing crease, all tied by blue negative “OM” on cover to Rosario,small central cover repair and reduced at top (without flap), otherwise about Fine-VeryFine, rare multiple franking ................................................................... E. 500-750

2009 ` 1867, 5c Orange Red (8a). Kneitchel No. 25a, Sixth Printing, ample to choice largemargins, tied by fancy blue oval town datestamp on folded cover to Concordia, Very Fineand choice, signed Kneitchel, ex Gordon N. John ........................................ 1,500.00

2010 1864, 15c Blue, Imperforate, Watermarked (10). Margins essentially all around, intensecolor with an oval town datestamp, a Fine example of this rare Argentinian classic ....................................................................................................................... 4,000.00

2011 1864, 15c Blue, Perforated, Watermarked (13). A lovely horizontal strip of four withexcellent color and attractive blue town and boxed “Certificado” cancels, Very Fine,scarce multiple, ex Dale-Lichtenstein............................................................. 440.00

2012 ` 1864, 15c Blue, Perforated, Watermarked (13). Well-centered and tied by blue oval on1865 folded letter to Buenos Aires, very slight cover aging at top left, otherwise VeryFine, ex Ackerman, Knapp and John Hall Sr. ................................................ 675.00

2013 ` 1867, 5c Carmine (15). Clear to large margins, fresh color, tied by diamond of dots,partial town datestamp on 1867 folded cover to Buenos Aires, Very Fine, signedKneitchel, ex Gordon N. John...................................................................... 500.00

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2014 (w) 1867, 10c Green, Imperforate, Unwatermarked (15A). Unused (no gum), three largemargins, ever so slightly in at bottom, wonderful fresh color, about Fine for this rarestamp, signed Calves................................................................................. 4,000.00

2015 1867, 15c Blue, Imperforate, Unwatermarked (16). Margins all around, light BuenosAires cancellation, tiny trivial scuff speck, otherwise Very Fine, with 1980 Georg Buhlercertificate ................................................................................................ 1,750.00

2016 1867, 15c Blue, Imperforate, Unwatermarked (16). Just clear to huge margins, neatBuenos Aires 1867 double-circle cancellation, the stamp appears to have a double impres-sion which was caused by a “slip print”, Fine and rather attractive................. 1,750.00

2017 1867, 15c Blue, Imperforate, Unwatermarked (16). Three choice even margins, slightlyin at bottom, fresh color and light cancellation, about Fine for this ................ 1,750.00

2018 1877, 1c on 5c Vermilion & 2c on 5c Vermilion, Inverted Surcharges (30a, 31a). Used,Fine, each signed H. Bloch ...........................................................(Photo Ex) 700.00

2019 w 1891, 50p Red, Unissued Value (88 var.). Original gum, tiny insignificant toning speckin the left margin, otherwise Very Fine, rare, signed Kneitchel ..................... 1,000.00

2020 w 1892, 5c Rivadavia, Green Error of Color (96b). Original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine,only 100 issued by the post office but 63 were recalled, leaving a maximum of only 37 forthe collecting public .................................................................................... 650.00

2021 1899, 1p Blue & Black, Center Inverted (139a). Used, thin spot and minor cornercrease, Fine appearance............................................................................... 525.00

2022 w 1899, 5p Orange & Black, Center Inverted (140a). Original gum, h.r., Fine and rare................................................................................................................... 2,750.00

2023 1899, 5p Orange & Black, Center Inverted (140a). Original gum, perfs slightly in at top,about Fine for this rare stamp ................................................................... 2,750.00

2024 w 1910, 1c Blue Green & Black, Center Inverted (161a). Original gum, fresh and VeryFine .......................................................................................................... 800.00

2025 w 1910, 4c Dark Blue and Green, Center Inverted (164a). Original gum, Very Fine, signedKneitchel ................................................................................................... 550.00

2026 w 1910, 5p Orange & Violet, Center Inverted (173a). Original gum, with bottom sheetmargin, Very Fine ...................................................................................... 700.00

2027 P 1910, 12c Bright Blue, Plate Proof on Thick Card, Center Inverted (167aP). ExtremelyFine and very scarce.............................................................................. E. 200-300

2028 w 1917, 20p Dull Blue & Claret, Center Inverted (246a). Original gum, with bottom sheetmargin, off-center as always, only 50 issued of which most were defective, with 1990Mautalen/Pedret certificate stating (in Spanish) that this is one of 12 known unusedexamples of the 22 known collectible examples, one of the few with sheet margin and thatthis is one of the greatest rarities of all Argentine and worldwide philately................................................................................................................................... 1,200.00

2029 w 1917, 20p Dull Blue & Claret, Center Inverted (246a). Original gum, somewhat bettercentered that the sheet margin single offered in the previous lot, possibly as Fine as thiscan be found, of the 50 issued it is believed there are only 12 sound collectible unusedexamples ................................................................................................. 1,200.00

2030 w 1920, 5c Gray Blue, Watermarked Multiple Large Sun (303). Original gum, fresh, VeryFine and surprisingly scarce ......................................................................... 350.00

2031 w 1930, 1⁄2c-50p Revolution (374-92). Complete set of 17 values, original gum, Very Fine .................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,032.10

2032 w 1930, 50c Gray Black, Inverted Overprint (C21a). Lightly hinged, excellent centering,Very Fine and choice, only 100 issued, signed H. Bloch and with 1982 Friedl certificate ................................................................................................................. 475.00

2033 w 1930, 1p Slate Blue & Red, Inverted Overprint (C22a). Original gum, exceptionally well-centered, Very Fine and choice, only 100 issued, Kessler handstamp guarantee . 650.00

2034 w 1930, 20c-1.80p Green Zeppelin Overprints (C25-29). Complete set of five, original gum,Very Fine ...................................................................................(Photo Ex) 652.50

2035 w 1930, 1.80p Green Zeppelin Overprint, Thick Paper (C29a). Original gum, off-center asare probably all of the mere 85 examples known, a rare variety and seldom offered,signed Kneitchel and with his 1972 certificate ................................................ 850.00


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2036 ` 1930 First South America Flight Zeppelin cover (Sieger 63A-D complete set). Tied onprinted and handstamp cacheted cover by “Serv. Aeropostal/Buenos Aires” May 21, 1930datestamps, Lakehurst backstamp, Very Fine ........................................... E. 200-300

2037 ` 1930 First South America Flight (Sieger 63G). The rare 1.80p Zeppelin issue with greenoverprint used with 20c and 1p of the same series along with 12c regular postage onflown cover, tied by Buenos Aires Interior datestamps, no cachets, green Lakehurst back-stamp, light horizontal filing crease far from stamps, otherwise Very Fine, ex Belinkoff .......................................................................................................... E. 750-1,000

2038 Buenos Aires, 1858, 4p Vermilion (4). Margins all around, blue “ponchito” cancellation,Very Fine ................................................................................................ 1,750.00

2039 Buenos Aires, 1858, 5p Ocher (5a). Margins all around, blue “ponchito” cancellation,Very Fine ................................................................................................ 1,450.00

2040 ` BOLIVIA, 1930 First South America Flight (Sieger 60D). Franked with the nineZeppelin issue stamps as detailed in the catalog, all tied by “Correo De Bolivia/LaPaz/Correo Aero/14 Mayo 30” datestamps, appropriate cachets, Fine-Very Fine and veryscarce, ex Belinkoff ............................................................................... E. 500-750


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2041 (w) 1843, 30r Black, Intermediate Impression (1a). Unused (no gum), margins all around,fresh and Very Fine ................................................................................. 2,750.00

2042 1843, 30r Black, Early Impression (1). Ample to huge margins, light town datestamp,Very Fine and choice .................................................................................. 550.00

2043 1843, 60r Black, Early Impression (2). Large to huge margins all around, small part of alightly struck Pernambuco shield cancel, Extremely Fine ................................. 240.00

2044 1843, 90r Black, Late Impression (3b). Spectacular huge margins all around, partial1844 Pernambuco shield cancellation, unusual pre-printing paper fold across entirestamp, small insignificant margin thin spot, Extremely Fine appearance ......... 1,100.00

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2045 ` 1843, 90r Black, Late Impression (3b). Horizontal pair, clear to huge margins, tied by“Correo Geralda Corte” double-circle datestamp on back of 1844 folded cover to PortoAlegre, slight aging, Very Fine and rare cover, seldom seen offered in the marketplace,catalog value is for a single on cover......................................................... 13,000.00

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2046 ` 1866, 10r Vermilion and 50c Blue (53, 56). Horizontal pair of each value, tied by fancy“B” (Bahia) cancellations on back of Oct. 1872 folded letter to Figueira, Portugal, lightpartially readable “TRANSATLANTICO” in a purple double-circle with date, the frontbears a light Bahia datestamp and a bold “300” handstamp, Fine and very scarce ...................................................................................................................... E. 150-200

2047 ` 1876-77, 80r Violet and 100r Green, Rouletted (64, 65). Horizontal pair of the formerwith partial Bank Note Co. imprint at bottom, all tied by large bold grids, the 100r addi-tionally by “FRANCA” oval on exceptionally neat Oct. 1878 folded letter to Portugal,small Bahia double-circle datestamp, and backstamped with the rare “TRANSAT-LANTICO” double-circle in green, Fine and with very pleasing appearance ............................................................................................................................ E. 200-300

2048 ` 1878, 300r Bister (75). Tied by quartered cork on 1886 registered cover from Sao Pauloto Buenos Aires, Fine and scarce .................................................................. 550.00

2049 ` 1878-82, 300r Orange and Green and 100r Dark Green, Ty. II (78, 83b). 300r minormargin flaw, boldly tied by large odd grids, Rio De Janeiro datestamp on April 1882slightly reduced cover to France, clearly struck French “RIO-JANEIRO” double-circlepacket handstamp in red, very attractive and scarce mixed-issue usage ....... E. 150-200

2050 w 1891, 100r Blue & Red, Tete-Beche Pair (109b). Fresh, original gum, small h.r., VeryFine, much nicer than typically seen ............................................................. 675.00

2051 w 1899, 10r-1,000r Pictorials, Perf. 81⁄2-91⁄2, 81⁄2-91⁄2x11-111⁄2 (146/150A). Complete set less the50r, original gum, few h.r., Fine-Very Fine................................Not illustrated 249.50

2052 ` 1932 Seventh South America Flight in Combination with Peru (Sieger 184A), Used withNo. 363 ordinary postage and five Peruvian stamps, properly tied with Lima and Rio deJaneiro postmaks, handstamp cachet, Very Fine, ex Belinkoff .................... E. 200-300

2053 w 1913, 10r-1,000,000r Officials (O14-29). Complete set, fresh, h.r., Fine-Very Fine withthe important high values in the higher grade, a surprisingly difficult set of stamps toacquire .......................................................................................(Photo Ex) 921.50


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2054 ` 1853, 10c Deep Bright Blue (2). Horizontal pair, margins three sides, slightly in at left,tied by bars and rings on fresh folded cover to Valparaiso, red 1853 Santiago datestamp,about Very Fine for this and quite attractive, signed Buhler and with 1971 GermanInstitute of International Philately certificate............................................ E. 200-300

2055 1854, 5c Burnt Sienna (4). Full to very large margins all around, wonderful color andlightly cancelled, an Extremely Fine Gem for this issue, ex Caspary.................. 175.00

2056 1854, 5c Dull Chocolate (4a). Clear to large margins, excellent color and with a lightgrid/target cancellation, Very Fine, a rare and very elusive shade, with 1964 SociedadFilatelica De Chile certificate ........................................................................ 850.00

2057 1854, 5c Pale Brown, Lithographed (7). Used horizontal strip of three, ample to mostlylarge margins all around, fresh color, Extremely Fine, a rare multiple, even more so withthese complete margins, cataloged as three used singles, signed Holcombe........ 825.00

2058 ` 1854, 5c Pale Brown, Lithographed (7). Margins virtually all around, small scissors cut atbottom, tied by bold bars and rings cancel on fresh folded cover to Valparaiso, red 1854Santiago datestamp, Very Fine and handsome ............................................... 750.00

2059 w 1911, 10c Gray & Black, Center Inverted (102a). Slightly disturbed gum, Fine and veryscarce ........................................................................................................ 800.00

2060 ` 1911, 20c Orange Red and Black, Center Inverted (105a). Right sheet margin single,used with normal 10c of the next series, tied by Iquique double-circle datestamp on 1915registered cover to Peru, slight cover toning spots and cover file folds, otherwise Fine,rare ..................................................................................................... E. 200-300

2061 w 1915, 10c Dark Blue & Black, Frame Typographed, Head Lithographed with CenterInverted (131c). Original gum, off-center as always, quite scarce, this stamp also exists intwo other printing combinations ................................................................... 325.00

2062 (w) 5p Black, “Figueroa” Photographic Stamp, Perforated (San. 1). Signed by the aviator onthe reverse as always, Fine, a very scarce Air Post Semi-Official issue prepared for thefirst Valparaiso-Santiago flight................................................................ E. 150-200

2063 w 1928, 30c Brown & Black, Double Overprint, One Inverted (C18a). Original gum, VeryFine, much scarcer than the catalog value suggests ......................................... 250.00

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2064 ` COLOMBIA, 1903, 5p Claret (220). Three, tied by blue “Hamburg-Amerika Line Apr. 10, 1904,Atlas-Dienst-D. Adirondack” three-line handstamp on cover to Havana, Cuba, blue “Paquetbot(N.Y. 2d Div.”) handstamp, New York and receiving backstamps, Very Fine ............ E. 150-200


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2065 ` 1865, 1⁄2r Ultramarine (2). Large margins, detailed impression, tied by “Quito Feb. 9, 1867” circu-lar datestamp on folded letter to Guayaquil, Very Fine .......................................... E. 200-300

2066 ` 1865, 1⁄2r Ultramarine (2). Large margins all around, worn impression, tied by Loja lozengescancel on April 1871 folded letter to Quito, file fold barely affects margin of stamp, otherwise VeryFine ................................................................................................................. E. 200-300

2067 ` 1865, 1⁄2r Ultramarine (2). Detailed impression, large margins to full, tied by “Quito Aug. 3, 1870”circular datestamp on folded letter to Riobamba, few light toned spots, otherwise Fine ....................................................................................................................................... E. 150-200

2068 ` 1865, 1r Yellow (4). Vertical pair, worn impression, brilliant color, large margins all around, tiedby Guayaquil datestamps on 1870 folded letter to Lima, Very Fine ......................... E. 200-300

2069 ` 1865-71, 1r Yellow (4). Horizontal pair, worn impression, large to huge margins incl. part ofadjoining stamps at top, tied by “Franca” lozenges cancel of Guayaquil on blue July 1872 foldedletter to Lima, Very Fine.................................................................................... E. 200-300

2070 1865-71, 1⁄2r Ultramarine, 1r Yellow (2, 4). Strip of three of 1r, single 1⁄2r, worn impressions, largemargins to just touched, tied by “Ambato 10 Oct.” double-circle datestamps on large part of foldedwrapper, few minor toned spots, otherwise Fine, impressive franking .............................. 0.00

2071 ` 1865-71, 1r Yellow on Bluish Paper (4 var.). Horizontal pair, worn impression, huge margins tojust in incl. part of adjoining stamps at bottom and left, tied by “Franca” lozenges cancel ofGuayaquil on 1871 folded letter to Lima, Fine, examples on bluish paper are scarce, ex Knapp........................................................................................................................... E. 300-400

2072 ` 1865, 1r Green (5). Vertical pair, huge margins to clear incl. part of adjoining stamps at left, freshand bright color, tied by “Guayaquil 27 Abr. 1866” circular datestamp on folded letter to Lima,small rust marks at bottom from paperclips, otherwise Very Fine............................ E. 200-300

2073 1865, 1⁄2r Ultramarine, 1r Green (2, 5). Large margins to full, barely overlapping and tied by“Guaranda 23 Noic. 1866” double-circle datestamp on large part folded wrapper to Riobambal,file fold through margin of 1⁄2r, otherwise Very Fine .............................................. E. 300-400

2074 1865-66, 1⁄2r Ultramarine, 4r Red (2, 6). Large margins to clear, slightly overlapping and tied by“Guranda 19 Fevr.” circular datestamp and lozenges cancel on large part of folded wrapper toAmbato, Very Fine, a scarce usage paying the 9 oz. rate, signed Holcombe ........... E. 750-1,000

2075 wa 1870, 1r-3r First Issue (1-3). Complete set, the 1r is a horiz. block of eight, the other two aresingles, large to huge margins, wonderfully fresh with full original gum, Extremely Fine, the 2rand 3r are difficult to find in this exceptional quality ............................Not illustrated 292.00

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2076 w 1857, 1r Blue on Blue (1). Original gum, margins all around, fresh, Very Fine ........... 1,250.00

2077 w 1857, 1r Blue on Blue (1). Original gum, margins all around, fresh, Fine and attractive ........................................................................................................................................ 1,250.00

2078 w 1857, 2r Red Brown on Blue (2). Original gum, clear to large margins, Fine .............. 1,350.00

2079 w 1857, 2r Red Brown on Blue (2). Horizontal pair, large part original gum, full even margins allaround, Very Fine and handsome, multiples of this stamp are rare ............................ 2,700.00

2080 1857, 1r, 2r Reprints (1R-2R). Three and five respectively, the 2r on Blue is the scarce laid papervariety (1980 Royal certificate), margins essentially all around, Fine-Very Fine lot..................................................................................................................................Not illustrated 750.00

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2081 1858, 1⁄2p Rose Red (5). Three choice large margins, ample at bottom, partial Huancayoin dots datestamp, Very Fine, the “key” stamp of all Peruvian issues .............. 3,000.00

2082 1858, 1⁄2p Rose Red (5). Clear to large margins, fresh deep color with a clearly struckCallao May 12, 1858 datestamp, Fine and very rare, “W.H.C.” (Colson) handstamp guar-antee ...................................................................................................... 3,000.00

2083 ` 1863, 1p Brown, Diagonal Half Used as 1⁄2p (13a). Nicely margined and well-tied by 1866Lima double-circle datestamp on folded cover to Tacna, Very Fine and choice, signedMondolfo ................................................................................................ 1,000.00

2084 1868, 1d Green, Embossed Arms Inverted (14a). Ample to very large margins, freshcolor and a light town datestamp, Very Fine and choice, signed A. Diena and with his1962 certificate ........................................................................................... 750.00

2085 ` 1866, 20c Brown, Diagonal Half Used as 10c (18a). Tied by town in dots cancel onfolded cover (lacks one side flap), 1877 docketing on the reverse, trivial filing crease,otherwise Very Fine .................................................................................... 375.00

2086 w 1899, 10s Blue Green (159). Original gum, fresh and Fine .............................. 500.00


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2087 w 1856, 60c Indigo (1b). Unused, without gum as issued, a spectacular example with well-clearmargins all around (the Scott “Very Fine” is for a three-margin example with the fourth touchingor slightly cut in), intense color, Extremely Fine, this stamp is rarely seen in this quality. 800.00

2088 ` 1859, 100c Brown Lake, Thin Numerals (9). Large to huge margins, attractively tied by fancyCarmelo double oval, boxed “FRANCA” to the left on Nov. 1859 folded letter to Montevideo,negligible aging, otherwise Very Fine, signed Diaz and with his 1981 certificate .......... 1,500.00

2089 wa 1859, 120c Blue, Thin Numerals (10). Block of four, Positions 11-14, original gum, huge balancedmargins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful multiple, cataloged as four singles, signed Diaz and with his1980 certificate that states “the block is a very rare item.” ...................................... E. 350-500

2090 ` 1859, 180c Green, Thin Numerals (11). Choice large margins, tied by Montevideo oval on March1862 folded letter to Corrientes, ms. “Pr. Marques de olinda” routing instructions, Very Fine, signedDiaz and with his 1980 certificate ........................................................................... 1,200.00

2091 ` 1859, 240c Vermilion, Thin Numerals (12). Very large margins all around showing parts of twoouter dividing lines and traces of the other two, tied by neat Montevideo oval on May 1860 foldedletter to Buenos Aires, Extremely Fine, signed Diaz and with his 1981 certificate ......... 1,500.00

2092 ` 1860, 80c Yellow, Thick Numerals (14). Large to huge margins, lovely bright color and boldlytied by fancy San Carlos oval on Jan. 1864 folded cover to Montevideo with that town’s ovalreceiving datestamp, extremely fine and particularly handsome.................................... 400.00

2093 ` 1860, 60c Dull Lilac and 120c Blue, Thick Numerals (13, 16). Slightly overlapped single of eachwith ample to huge margins, tied by Montevideo oval on March 1862 folded cover to BuenosAires, wonderfully fresh and Very Fine, ex John Hall Sr. ....................................... E. 200-300


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2094 ` 1869, 180c Deep Green, Thick Numerals (17a). Three ample to large margins, barely into frame line at bottom, beautiful rich color, tied by Montevideo oval on 1863 foldedletter to Buenos Aires, bold blue merchant’s handstamped cachet at bottom left, Fine andvery scarce .............................................................................................. 2,000.00

2095 wa 1864, 6c Salmon (20). Block of four, original gum, huge even margins, fresh and brightcolor, an Extremely Fine multiple, cataloged as four singles, ex Caspary and Lilly .......................................................................................................................... 340.00

2096 (w)a 1866, 10c on 8c Bright Green, Tête-Bêche Block of Four (25b). Two variety pairs,unused (no gum), large to huge margins, light wrinkles and creases, Extremely Fineappearance, cataloged as two tête-bêche pairs, ex Caspary ............................... 400.00

2097 1895, 25c Red Brown & Black, Center Inverted (120a). With the correct “EncomiendasPostales” cancellation of Montevideo, nicely centered, Very Fine, a rare error which isonly known in used condition, signed Diaz and with his 1981 certificate......... 2,000.00

2098 1895, 25c Red Brown & Black, Center Inverted (120a). With the correct “EncomiendasPostales” cancellation of Montevideo, couple trivial short perfs., otherwise Very Fine, rareand only known in used condition, signed Diaz and with his 1981 certificate .. 2,000.00

2099 w 1908, 1c Carmine & Dark Green, Center Inverted (174a). Nicely centered, original gum,couple minor toning spots on back as usual, Very Fine ................................... 300.00

2100 1908, 2c Green & Dark Green, Center Inverted (175a). Cancelled to order, Very Fine ................................................................................................................... 300.00

2101 w 1921, 25c Bister Brown, Black Overprint (C1a). Original gum, fresh and Fine, only 100issued ........................................................................................................ 600.00


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2102 w AUSTRALIA, 1913, £1 Ultramarine & Brown (14). Lightly hinged, bright colors, VeryFine........................................................................................................ 1,300.00

2103 w AUSTRALIA, 1919, £2 Deep Rose & Black (58). Lightly hinged, choice centering, bril-liant colors, fresh and Extremely Fine ........................................................ 2,250.00

2104 w AUSTRALIA, 1934, £2 Dull Rose & Black (129). Lightly hinged, extra wide margins,radiant colors, Very Fine and choice .......................................................... 2,000.00

2105 ww AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss (380; Michel 588). Mint N.H., dark color and sharpimpression on bright white paper, Very Fine, Michel Euro 3,200 ..................... 900.00

2106 w BAHAMAS, 1865, 1sh Green (15). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine ................................................................................................................. 2,500.00

2107 w BAHAMAS, 1883, 4p on 6p Violet (26). Original gum, lightly hinged, deep rich color,fresh and Fine ............................................................................................ 500.00

2108 w BECHUANALAND, 1887, £1 Lilac (21). Original gum, intense color, Very Fine .......................................................................................................................... 1,100.00

2109 w BECHUANALAND, 1889, 1⁄2p on 3p Lilac & Black (30). Original gum, lightly hinged,bright color, Very Fine and choice................................................................ 750.00

2110 w BECHUANALAND PROTECTORATE, 1889-90, 1sh-10sh Green (54-57). Original gum,h.r., choice centering, Very Fine, 5sh with several backstamps .......(Photo Ex) 2,880.00

2111 w BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA, 1896, £1 Blue & Black (40). Original gum, lightlyhinged, wide margins, Very Fine and choice .................................................. 800.00

2112 w BRITISH EAST AFRICA, 1898, 50r Lilac (109). Original gum, h.r., pretty pastel shade,fresh and Very Fine ................................................................................. 1,900.00


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2113 BRITISH GUIANA, 1856, 4c Black on Magenta(14; SG 24). Margins to clear, intense color,cancelled by neat “Demerara Mar. 7, 1856”datestamp, tiny thin speck not mentioned onaccompanying certificate, Very Fine appearance,scarce, four backstamps, with 1978 R.P.S. certifi-cate ................................................SG £7,500


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2117 P 1914, 7c Brown, Macdonald-Cartier Centenary, Large Die Proof on India (Unlisted).Die sunk on 204 x 132mm card with full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice,this design is unlisted and was not issued ........................................... E. 1,000-1,500

2118 P 1927, 12c Green, Large Die Proof on India (127P1). Die sunk on 163 x 152mm card withfull die sinkage, overleaf at top, back of card with purple “C.B.N. Co. Ottawa Jul. 19,1926 Engraving Dept.” handstamp and signed, also signed on front and dated 15 July1926 in pencil, Very Fine and choice, Scott Catalogue notes that this was to have beenissued in 1926 but was withheld until June 29, 1927, this large die proof is from the earlydesign process ...................................................................................... E. 500-750

2119 P 1928, 1c Orange, Large Die Proof on India (149P1). Die sunk on 152 x 154mm cardwith full die sinkage, brilliant color, Very Fine and choice ......................... E. 300-400

2120 P 1928, 2c Green, Large Die Proof on India (150P1). Die sunk on 146 x 170m card withfull die sinkage, intense color, signed in blue pen at bottom left and with pencil “4/9/28”at bottom right, Very Fine and choice, likely unique ................................. E. 400-500

2121 P 1928, 3c Dark Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (151P1). Die sunk on 145 x 153mmcard with full die sinkage, initialled at bottom left in blue pen and with pencil “5 Oct. 28”,Very Fine and choice approval large die, probably unique......................... E. 400-500

2122 P 1928, 5c Deep Violet, Large Die Proof on India (153P1). Die sunk on 145 x 155mm cardwith full die sinkage, rich color, Very Fine and choice .............................. E. 200-300

2123 P 1928, 8c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (154P1). Die sunk on 152 x 161mm card withfull die sinkage, light card bend at top right, still Very Fine and choice ...... E. 200-300

2124 P 1928, 10c Green, Large Die Proof on India (155P1). Die sunk on 158 x 144mm card withfull die sinkage, deep color, few light creases on card, otherwise Very Fine . E. 200-300

2115

2114 w BUSHIRE, 1915, 2c-1t Occupation Issue (N2-N4, N6, N8, N23, N28). Original gum,h.r., few small faults, appear Fine-Very Fine .............................Not illustrated 1,090.00

2115 (w) BUSHIRE, 1915, 6c Olive Green & Carmine (N19).Setting 2, Position 4, unused (no gum), choice centeringwith wide margins, fresh and Very Fine, with 1993Holcombe certificate and signed by him....... 4,000.00

2116 w CAMEROON, 1915, 1⁄2p-5sh British Occupation Issues (53-65). Lightly hinged, freshcolors, Fine-Very Fine...............................................................Not illustrated 650.00

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2125 P 1929, 12c Gray, Large Die Proof on India (156P1). Die sunk on 167 x 141mm card withfull die sinkage, deep rich color, fresh and Very Fine ............................... E. 300-400

2126 P 20c Brown Red, Large Die Prof on India (175P1 var). Cut to size and mounted on 131 x139mm thick card with interleaving, fresh color, Very Fine ....................... E. 200-300

2127 P 1935, 5c Blue, Large Die Proof on India (214P1). Die sunk on 152 x 228mm card withfull die sinkage, small holes around edges from what was probably twine binding, someslight toning, otherwise Very Fine........................................................... E. 200-300

2128 TC 1935, 50c Deep Blue, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (226TC1). Die sunk on 127x 133mm card with full die sinkage and overleaf, rich color matching that of the $1.00 ofthe issued stamp, back of card reads “Die Proof of the 50c stamp of the Regular Issue under thenew contract with the Canadian Bank Note Co. commencing Aprl 1/35. Designs etc. approved bythe Hon. Arthur Lowe Postmaster General” and signed by the Assistant Deputy PostmasterGeneral, his clear dated handstamp next to signature, Very Fine and choice, likelyunique............................................................................................ E. 1,000-1,500

2129 P 1935, 50c Dull Violet, Large Die Proof on India (226P1). On 87 x 76mm card, signed inblue pen at bottom right, Very Fine and choice, probably unique approval large dieproof ................................................................................................... E. 500-750

2130 TC 1935, $1.00 Green, Large Die Trial Color Proof on India (227TC1). Die sunk on 12 x134mm card with full die sinkage and overleaf, note on back reads “Die Proof of the $1.00stamp of the Regular Issue of the Canadian Bank Note Co. approved by the Hon. Arthur LowePostmaster General” and signed by the Assistant Deputy Postmaster General, his cleardated handstamp next to signature, Very Fine, likely unique ................ E. 1,000-1,500

2131 P 1935, $1.00 Deep Blue, Large Die Proof on India (227P1). Die sunk on 127 x 134mmcard with full die sinkage, back of card reads “Die Proof of the $1.00 stamp of the RegularIssue designed and executed by the Canadian Bank Note Co. under the 1935 contract and approvedby the Hon. Arthur Lowe Postmaster General” and signed by the Assistant Deputy PostmasterGeneral and with “Color changed from that originally approved”, his clear dated hand-stamp next to signature, Very Fine and choice, probably unique and an interestinginsight into selection of colors for the issue ......................................... E. 1,000-1,500

2132 P 1938, 6c Blue, Air Post, Large Die Proof on India (C6P1). Die sunk on 230 x 154mmcard with full die sinkage, radiant color, Very Fine and choice................... E. 300-400

2133 P 1898, 10c Blue Green, Special Delivery, Large Die Proof on India (E1P1). Die sunk on156 x 116mm card with full die sinkage, deep rich color, tiny scuff on card at top, other-wise Very Fine...................................................................................... E. 300-400

2134 P 1935, 20c Dark Carmine, Large Die Proof on India (E6P1). Die sunk on 110 x 104mmcard with full die sinkage, deep rich color, Very Fine and choice ............... E. 300-400


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2135 1851, 3p Red, Laid (1). Large margins to clear, neat target cancel, fresh and Very Fine.................................................................................................................. 800.00

2136 1851, 6p Grayish Purple, Laid (2). Huge margins to clear, rich color, bold target cancel,unusually clear laid lines, Very Fine, with 1959 B.P.A. certificate................... 1,350.00

2137 (w) 1852, 3p Red (4). Unused (regummed), large margins all around, bright color, VeryFine, with 1967 R.P.S. certificate ................................................................ 1,150.00

2138 1852, 3p Red, Thin Wove (4d). Large to huge margins incl. sheet margin at top, radiantcolor, neat target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem ............................................... 180.00

2139 1852, 3p Red, Thin Oily Paper (4d var). Huge margins incl. part of three adjoiningstamps, bold target cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as normal thin wove paper................................................................................................................ 180.00

2140 1857, 6p Gray Violet, Thick Hard Paper (5d). Lightened cancel, large margins allaround, thinned at top, otherwise Very Fine .............................................. 2,100.00

2141 wa 1868, 15c Gray Violet (29). Block of six with part imprint at left, disturbed original gum,Very Fine, with 1999 Greene certificate, Scott Retail as singles......................... 390.00

2142 w 1897, 1⁄2c-50c Jubilee (50-60). The 1⁄2c and 1c Mint N.H.,, others original gum, 2c, 10c and15c tiny faults, otherwise Very Fine-Extremely Fine, 50c with 1981 P.F. certificate......................................................................................................Not illustrated 1,174.00

2143 wwa 1897, 5c Jubilee (54). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, choice centering,Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles ........................................... 380.00

2144 ww 1855, 6p Slate Gray, Wove (5). Mint N.H., Jumbo margins with top right corner selvage,hinged on front of selvage, selvage with few faults, the stamp is an Extremely Fine Gem............................................................................................................... 105.00

2145 w 1897, $1.00 Jubilee (61). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, Very Fine andchoice........................................................................................................ 575.00

2146 ww 1897, $1.00 Jubilee (61). Mint N.H., rich color, faint natural gum bend, Very Fine ...................................................................................................................... 1,550.00

2147 ww 1897, $2.00 Jubilee (62). Mint N.H., rich color, wide margins, fresh and Very Fine...................................................................................................................... 2,400.00

2148 w 1897, $2.00 Jubilee (62). Original gum, lightly hinged, intense shade, Very Fine............................................................................................................................ 875.00

2149 (w) 1897, $3.00 Jubilee (63). Unused (regummed), intense color, tiny thin speck, appearsVery Fine, Scott Retail as original gum ......................................................... 975.00

2150 w 1897, $3.00 Jubilee (63). Original gum, pretty shade, well-balanced margins, Very Fineand choice ................................................................................................. 975.00

2151 ww 1897, $4.00 Jubilee (64). Mint N.H. with selvage at left, rich color, wide margins, VeryFine........................................................................................................ 2,750.00

2152 w 1897, $4.00 Jubilee (64). Original gum, lightly hinged, pretty shade, Very Fine 975.00

2153 w 1897, $5.00 Jubilee (65). Original gum, pretty pastel color, well-balanced margins,Extremely Fine ........................................................................................... 975.00

2154 w 1897, $5.00 Jubilee (65). Slightly disturbed original gum, bright color, Fine ..... 975.00

2155 wwa 1899, 2c Carmine, Ty. I (77). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at left, choice center-ing, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles..................................... 180.00

2156 ww 1899, 2c Carmine, Ty. II, Booklet Pane of Six (77b). Mint N.H., radiant color, tiny edgenick at top of tab, otherwise Very Fine, scarce Mint N.H. booklet pane .......... 2,000.00


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2157 wwa 1898, 3c Carmine (78). Mint N.H. top selvage block of four with plate no., radiant color,fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles.............. 330.00

2158 ww 1899, 5c Blue on Bluish (79). Mint N.H., rich color, Very Fine and choice ....... 325.00

2159 wa 1898, 2c Map (85-86). Three blocks of four (two of first), ten stamps Mint N.H., fresh andFine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles .........................................Not illustrated 580.00

2160 ww 1908, 15c Red Orange (102). Mint N.H., rich color, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine...................................................................................................................... 300.00

2161 w 1911-25, 1c-$1.00 Geo. V (104-122). Incl. additional 7c (shade), Nos. 105-110, 112 and118-120 Mint N.H., rich colors, Very Fine ................................Not illustrated 1,003.00

2162 w 1911, 1c-2c Geo. V, Booklet Panes of Six (104a-106a). Two of both 2c, one is squat print-ing (Unitrade No. 106a iii), mostly Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine, Unitrade value .......................................................................................................Not illustrated C$ 635.00

2163 wa 1911-25, 1c-10c Geo. V (104/117). Nine blocks of four, Nos. 104, 106-107, 109, 111-114,117), generally two or more stamps in each block Mint N.H., fresh and Fine-Very Fine,Scott Retail as singles .............................................................Not illustrated 1,198.00

2164 ww 1912, 10c Plum (116). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, botom right stamp tinyred spot on back, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles ............... 1,700.00

2165 wa 1912, 20c Olive Green (119). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps barelyhinged, deep rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles........................ 440.00

2166 wwa 1925, 5c Black Brown (120). Mint N.H. block of four, rich color, wide and well-balancedmargins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles .............................. 640.00

2167 wwa 1925, 50c Black Brown (121). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, fresh and VeryFine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles .......................................................... 640.00

2168 wwa 1923, $1.00 Orange (122). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at left, vibrant color,each stamp perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a superb block, Scott Retail as MintN.H. singles ............................................................................................... 800.00

2169 ww 1912, 2c Carmine, Coil (124). Mint N.H. pair with paste-up at top, radiant color, VeryFine and choice .......................................................................................... 350.00

2170 ww 1922, 1c-3c Geo. V, Coils (125-130). Mint N.H. pairs, fresh colors, Fine-Very Fine, theNo. 130 is Very Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles .................Not illustrated 490.00

2171 wwa 1922-23, 1c Yellow, 2c Green, Coil (126a, 128a). Mint N.H. blocks of eight, 1c withmargin at bottom, 2c with margin at top and selvage at right, rich colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. blocks of four ...............Not illustrated 300.00

2172 ww 1924, 2c Yellow Green, Coil (133). Mint N.H. pair, Jumbo margins, deep rich color,Extremely Fine ........................................................................................... 260.00

2173 wa 1924, 1c-3 Geo. V, Imperforate (136-138). Blocks of eight, all except one 1c pair MintN.H., large margins, rich colors, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. pairs .........................................................................................................Not illustrated 505.00

2174 wwa 1927, 1c-12c Confederation Issue (141-148). Nos. 141-145 blocks of four, others imprintand plate no. blocks of six or eight with selvage, stamps Mint N.H. (1c and 5c hinged inselvage), rich colors, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail with no premium for plate no. multiples..............................................................................................Not illustrated 660.00

2175 wa 1928-29, 1c-12c Geo. V, Views (149-156). Blocks of four, all except seven stamps MintN.H., rich colors, fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as singles .Not illustrated 675.00

2176 ww 1928-29, 1c-8c Geo. V, Imperforate Pairs (149b-152a). Mint N.H., large margins, VeryFine and choice, ex Lichtenstein ................................................Not illustrated 490.00

2177 wwa 1929, 12c, 20c Views (156-157). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. blocks of six, deeprich colors, almost perfect centering, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singleswith no premium for the plate block...........................................Not illustrated 550.00

2178 w 1929, 20c-$1.00 Views (157-159). First two Mint N.H., $1.00 lightly hinged, fresh colors,choice centering, Extremely Fine................................................Not illustrated 550.00

2179 wa 1929, 50c Bluenose (158). Block of four, rich color, three stamps Mint N.H., bottom leftstamp small thins, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine appearing block, Scott Retail assingles..................................................................................................... 1,050.00


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2180 ww 1929, 50c Bluenose, Imperforate Horizontally (158a). Mint N.H.vertical pair, rich color,Very Fine and choice, ex Lichtenstein ........................................................... 800.00

2181 ww 1929, 50c Bluenose, Imperforate Horizontally (158a). Mint N.H. vertical pair, brightcolor on post-office fresh paper, Extremely Fine............................................. 800.00

2182 wwa 1929, $1.00 Parliament (159). Mint N.H. block of four, radiant color, choice centering,fresh and Very Fine ................................................................................. 1,500.00

2183 ww 1929, $1.00 Parliament, Imperforate Horizontally (159a). Mint N.H. vertical pair, brightcolor, two trivial natural inclusions on back, Very Fine, ex Lichtenstein ............ 650.00

2184 w 1c-3c Geo. V, Coils (160, 161, 178-183, 205-207, 228-230). Virtually all Mint N.H., freshcolors, wide margins, Very Fine-Extremely Fine...........................Not illustrated 605.00

2185 w 1930-31, 1c-$1.00 Geo. V, Views (162/177). Set complete except for No. 166 (catalogues$1.25), all except 50c Mint N.H., Fine-Very Fine .........................Not illustrated 627.00

2186 wa 1930-31, 1c-20c Geo. V, Views (162-165, 168-175). Blocks of four, 1c, 4c, 8c and 20c withplate nos., all except two of No. 169 Mint N.H., fresh and Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail assingles .....................................................................................Not illustrated 940.00

2187 wwa 1930, 50c Grand Pre (176). Mint N.H. block of four, deep rich color, well-balancedmargins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ........................................... 1,200.00

2188 wwa 1930, $1.00 Cavell (177). Mint N.H. block of four with selvage at right, deep rich color,Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles ................................ 1,200.00

2189 ww 10c Cartier, Imperforate (190a). Mint N.H., large even margins, bright color, Very Fine,Unitrade reports only 300 stamps known ...................................................... 525.00

2190 wa 1932, 4c-13c Geo. V (198-201). Blocks of four (5c with plate no.), most stamps Mint N.H.,Very Fine and choice, Scott Retail as singles ................................Not illustrated 681.00

2191 wa 1935, 1c-$1.00 Geo. V, Views (217-227). Blocks of four, all except five low-value stampsMint N.H., 10c and 20c with selvage at top, rich colors, Very Fine set, Scott Retail assingles .....................................................................................Not illustrated 688.00

2192 wwa 1935, 50c Parliament (226). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. block of six, intensecolor on bright paper, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as Mint N.H.singles ....................................................................................................... 325.00

2193 wwa 1935, 50c Parliament, Imperforate (226a). Mint N.H. block of four, huge margins,Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as two Mint N.H. pairs........................................ 550.00

2194 wwa 1935, $1.00 Champlain (227). Mint N.H. top imprint and plate no. block of six, prettyshade, almost perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles................................................................................................................ 625.00

2195 wwa 1938, 50c, $1.00 Views (244-245). Mint N.H. blocks of four, 50c with top left cornerselvage, rich colors, wide margins, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ....................................................................................................................Not illustrated 500.00

2196 wwa 1942-43, 13c-$1.00 War Effort (258-262). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, rich colors,beautiful centering, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ............Not illustrated 812.00

2197 wwa 1942-43, 20c-$1.00 War Effort (260-262). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of four, brightcolors, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ..............................Not illustrated 712.00

2198 wwa 1942, $1.00 Destroyer (262). Mint N.H. top right plate no. block of four, bright color,Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ........................................................... 450.00

2199 wwa 1946, 20c, 50c Views (271-272). Mint N.H. corner margin blocks of four, 50c eight plateblocks of four (matched sets from Plate 1 and Plate 2), 50c four matched plate blocksfrom Plate 1, fresh and Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles.....................................................................................................................Not illustrated 560.00

2200 wwa 1946, $1.00 Ferry (273). Three Mint N.H. corner selvage plate no. blocks of four fromtwo different positions, bright color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail assingles .....................................................................................Not illustrated 750.00


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2201 wwa 1951, $1.00 Fishing (302). Matched set of Mint N.H. plate blocks from the four positions, incl.additional from bottom right, deep shade, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singless ..............................................................................................................................Not illustrated 1,250.00

2202 wa 1930-32, 5c Brown, 6c on 5c Brown, Air Post (C2, C4). Two blocks of four of each, nine stampsMint N.H., Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles .....................Not illustrated 650.00

2203 wa 1898, 10c Blue Green, Special Delivery (E1). Block of four, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top pairlightly hinged, rich color, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles .................................. 520.00

2204 wwa 192-38, 20c Special Delivery (E3, E4, E8). Mint N.H. blocks of four, rich colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles .....................................Not illustrated 670.00

2205 wwa 1933, 20c Henna Brown, Special Delivery (E5). Mint N.H. top right corner selvage plate no.block of four, rich color, choice centering, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. singles ..................................................................................................................................... 400.00

2206 wwa 1949-50, 10c-$1.00 Officials (O6-O10). Mint N.H. corner margin plate no. blocks of four, beauti-ful colors and centering, 10c and 20c bottom left with Position 4 no period after “S”, fresh andExtremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ..................................................Not illustrated 2,372.00

2207 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Mafeking, 1900, 1p Blue on Bluish (178). Tied on small piece by“Mafeking C.G.H. MY 11, 1900” circular datestamp, fresh and Very Fine .................... 300.00

2208 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1855, 4p Blue (4; SG 6a). Two, huge margins incl. one with sheetmargin at left, rich colors, neat cancels, Extremely Fine ..............................(Photo Ex) 100.00

2209 w CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1899, 50pf Red Brown (6, Mi 6). Original gum, tiny h.r., choice centering,fresh color, Very Fine and choice, a pretty stamp, with 1990 P.F. certificate, Mi 1,000e .. 900.00

2210 wa CHINA, Port Arthur & Dairen, 1948, 10y on 2f Light Green (2L36). Vertical block of eight withbottom sheet margin, fresh, virtually all Mint N.H., Fine........................................... 1,160.00

2211 wwa CHINA, Port Arthur & Dairen, 1948, 20y on 6f Crimson Rose (2L37). Bottom right sheet cornermargin block of four, fresh, Mint N.H., Very Fine and choice. ..................................... 700.00

2212 ww CHINA, Port Arthur & Dairen, 1949, 20y-100y Surcharges (2L50-52). Complete Mint N.H. set,fresh, Fine-Very Fine and scarce. ........................................................................... 1,900.00

2213 wwa CROATIA, 1941, Statehood Anniversary Miniature Sheets (B1-B2). The complete set of twocomprising 16 stamps and nine labels, fresh, Mint N.H., three stamps in each Perf 9 at the right,Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail is for ordinary Perf 111⁄2 all around (Michel 39A, B-40A, B, 820e) .................................................................................................................Not illustrated 316.00

2214 w CROATIA, 1945, Storm Trooper Souvenir Sheet (B76). Original gum, slight edge scuffing, other-wise Very Fine, catalog values quoted are for never hinged, also includes a post-war reproductionfor reference, signed Dr. Rommerskirchen and GPSY (Michel Block 8, 1,800e) ...................................................................................................................................Not illustrated 1,450.00

2215 ` CROATIA, 1945, Storm Trooper Souvenir Sheet (B76). Tied “on cover” by Jan. 9, 1945 commem-orative cancellations, Very Fine, although 2,500 sheets were printed, none are known to havepassed through the mail, used are “favor” cancelled only, signed Dr. Rommerskirchen and GPSY(Michel Block 8, 2,200e) ......................................................................Not illustrated 1,450.00

2216 w FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1933, 1⁄2p-£1 Centenary (65-76). H.r., fresh and bright colors, few minorimperfections on lower values, Fine-Very Fine ..........................................(Photo Ex) 2,790.00

2217 w FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1933, 1⁄2p-5sh Centenary (65-74). Fresh colors, Very Fine .................................................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,057.00


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2218 ` FIJI, 1883, 4p on 2p Lilac (48). Vertical pair, tied by “Levuka, Fiji AP 9, 1889” circular datestamp oncover to San Francisco, “United States Consulate at Levuka” handstamp, “U.S. Charge to Collect 5 Cents”handstamp, U.S. 5c Postage Due affixed to back and tied by handstamp, with original enclosure, fresh andVery Fine ..................................................................................................................... E. 500-750


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2219 FINLAND, 1860, 5k Blue on Bluish, Ty. I (4). Horizontal pair, rich color, bold “Ekenas 12 Aug.1864” datestamp, tiny perf crease at top left, otherwise Very Fine, ex Linz .................... 320.00

2220 1849, 15c Green on Greenish (2, Yvert 2). Full to large margins, rich color, neat star of dotscancel, Very Fine, signed Bloch ................................................................................ 800.00

2221 1849, 1fr Vermilion on Yellowish (8). Large margins to just in, cancelled by diamond grill cancel,Fine, scarce stamp, with 1964 Friedl certificate ....................................................... 13,000.00

2222 1849, 1fr Light Carmine (9). Rich color described by Harmers in 1979 (where purchased by theowner) as No. 9c, light Paris circular datestamp and dots cancels, fresh and Fine, signed threetimes incl. Calves..................................................................................................... 650.00

2223 1869, 5fr Napoleon Laureated (37). Well-struck numeral “24” cancel, bright color, Very Fine,Brun and Hofinger backstamps................................................................................. 775.00

2224 ` 1900, 2fr Brown on Azure (108). Used with 5c Green and 15c Blue (105, 92) on registered 5centire to Pueblo, Colorado, New York and receiving backstamps, some wear, still Fine, rare andcolorful franking ............................................................................................... E. 400-500

2225 FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR BALLOON POST, “Par Ballon Monte”. Two France 40c Pale Orangeon Yellowish (35) tied by two “35” in star of dots cancels on cover front only to Baltimore, “Paris26 Oct. 70 Ministere Des Finances” double-circle and red London transit datestamps, red “2cents” handstamp, sent on the Balloon Vauban, Very Fine, the Scott Classic catalogue assigns a$3,000 premium to Balloon covers to the U.S. ...................................................... E. 200-300

2226 ` FRENCH MOROCCO, 1923-27, 5c-1.05fr Views (93var, 94-95, 102, 104var, 107-109). 5c and 50cimperforate (50c pair), tied by “Ain-Sebaa 1-5 42” datestamps on registered cover to Nice, receiv-ing backstamp, Very Fine, unusual and attractive usage......................................... E. 200-300

2227 ` 1930, IPOSTA Souvenir Sheet (B33). On a large long cover (141⁄2 x 51⁄2 in.) sent registered specialdelivery air mail, folded in half and kept closed by “Durch Eilboten/Expres” label (now slit to openand show both halves), cancelled by special IPOSTA Exhibition datestamps and with two differentBerlin datestamps (origin and receipt), Very Fine (Michel Block 1). ........................ E 2,400.00

2227A ww 1930, IPOSTA Souvenir sheet (B33). Mint N.H., bright colors, remarkably fresh and Very Fine(Michel Block 1, 500e) ...........................................................................Not illustrated 875.00

2228 w 1933, NOTHLIFE Souvenir Sheet (B58). Stamps are Mint N.H., wrinkles in ungummed paper,small broken corner crease, otherwise Very Fine, Scott value for the stamps is $640.00 (MichelBlock 2, 1,800e, the stamps 1,000e) ...................................................Not illustrated 1,050.00

2229 w 1935, OSTROPA Souvenir Sheet (B68). Original gum, Very Fine (Michel Block 3, 1,000e) .....................................................................................................................Not illustrated 700.00

2230 (w) 1935, OSTROPA Souvenir Sheet (B68). Unused (no gum), beautifully centered, rich colors, tinypaper break in “T” of “Ostropa”, otherwise Extremely Fine, Michel 1,000e .Not illustrated 700.00

2231 1935, OSTROPA Souvenir Sheet (B68). Two clear strikes of the Exhibition cancellation, Very Fine(Michel Block 3, 900e) ...........................................................................Not illustrated 700.00

2232 ww 1933, 1m-4m Chicago Flight (C43-C45). Mint N.H., 1m few natural gum skips, Fine-Very Fine .............................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 2,600.00

2233 ` 1941, French Expeditionary Corps “Polar Bear” Souvenir Sheet (Michel French OccupationPrivate Issue Block 1). Tied on a “Feldpost” Dec. 27, 1941 cover when the French Legion was onthe Central Russian Front attached to the 255th Infantry Division, Very Fine and scarce, it isbelieved that this souvenir sheet was used solely as a label as covers are not priced, signed GPSYand Pickenpack and with 1972 GPSY certificate .................................................... E. 400-500

2234 ww BERLIN, 1949, Currency Victims Souvenir Sheet (9NB3a). Mint N.H., beautifully centered, post-office fresh and Very Fine (Michel Block 1, 1,100e)..................................................... 725.00

2235 ww BERLIN, 1949, 12pf-2M von Stephan U.P.U. (9N35-9N41). Mint N.H., rich colors, post-officefresh, well-centered and Very Fine set, Michel 1,000e ..................................(Photo Ex) 650.00

2236 ` FRENCH ZONE (BADEN), 1949, Red Cross Souvenir Sheet, Imperforate (5NB4a). On a cover tostamp dealer Josef Pfeffer in Ansback, datestamped Freiburg (Breisgau) June 11, 1949, slightcover toning and the sheet shows slight evidence of the glue used to affix it to the envelope, other-wise Very Fine, very scarce, Scott value is for used off-cover (Michel Block 2, 2,000e) ..... 925.00

2237 w GERMAN OFFICES IN TURKEY, 1884, 1 Piaster Dark Blue Overprint on 25 Pfennig (Michel3b). Original gum, h.r., sharp impression, Fine and rare, unlisted in Scott, Michel ......... 2,500e

2238 GERMAN OFFICES IN TURKEY, 1913, 25p on 5m Minister Print (Michel 47M). UsualConstantinople cancels, bright colors, faint horizontal crease and repaired corner perforation,Extremely Fine appearance, rare Special Printing for Government Ministers, no mint examples ofthis stamp are known, Walter Engel backstamp and 1970 certificate....................Michel 3,200e

2239 w GIBRALTAR, 1925, £5 Dull Violet & Black (93). Lightly hinged, detailed impression, well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine .......................................................................... 1,750.00

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2240 ` AMERICA.-L-. Double-circle with blank center on the backflap of Oct.15, 1840 foldedletter from Brooklyn to Paris, red framed “Packet Letter” on front along with ms. rates,red Calais transit, few minor stray ink marks, Fine and scarce.................... E. 100-150

2241 ` “Pensacola 21st. June 1771” dateline on a folded letter from Colonial Florida toMadeira, bold “DOVER SHIP LRE” two-line handstamp and ms. rates, London BishopMark backstamp transit, writer mentions that his wife “sees nothing but sand and mosquitos”in Pensacola and also mentions a number of British military officers, couple small inter-nal erosions, actually quite nice for this considering its age, Fine; a rare cover fromColonial America and over 50 years before Florida statehood, one of the earliest knownout of Florida .................................................................................. E. 1,000-1,500

2242 ` DUBLIN/SHIP LETTER. Two-line handstamp on Sep. 1, 1802 folded letter fromAntigua (Tudway correspondence) to England, ms. rate, carried aboard the Valentine,slight soiling, Fine................................................................................. E. 300-400

2243 ` INDIA LETTER/EASTBOURNE. Two-line framed handstamp in slightly doubled gray-ish blue strike on back of 1837 folded cover to London, ms. rates and “Per ‘James Goudie’”,believed to be from a missionary in Van Diemans Land (Tasmania), fresh and Fine ................................................................................................................... E. 100-150

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2244 ` HUBBERSTONE/SHIP-LRE. Two-line handstamp, mostly clear strike in watery ink onSep. 24, 1791 folded letter from Grenada to Glasgow, ms. “p. Cornwallis Capt. Douglas”and rates, cover tear along part of file fold and minor aging, otherwise Fine; contentswith slave references, the condition is almost immaterial as this is the earlier of only twoknown ............................................................................................ E. 1,000-1,500

2245 ` Ship Lre. ISLE OF WIGHT. Double-oval with Crown on Dec. 9, 1803 folded letter fromAlexandria Va. to London, ms. rate and “p Ship Hero’’, red London receiving backstamp,Fine and attractive ................................................................................ E. 100-150

2246 ` LEWES/SHIP LETTER. Two lines in step-type frame on May 30, 1839 folded letter fromCanton, China to London, ms. rate, part rimless New Haven dateless backstamp and redLondon receiver, fresh and Very Fine ..................................................... E. 150-200

2247 ` LIMERICK/SHIP LETTER. Bold red two-line handstamp on Jun. 17, 1809 folded letterto the Captain of the American Schooner “Frances”, ms. rate, red Dublin “Mermaid”datestamp on back, forwarded back to Philadelphia, some light soiling, still rare andattractive, pencil note “unique unlisted” which we cannot confirm ........... E. 750-1,000

2248 ` LIMINGTON/SHIP LRE. Bold pitch-black two-line handstamp on Jun. 25, 1799 foldedletter from “Say Brook” Conn. to London, ms. rate, ms. receipt endorsement of Cornwall& Co. on the reverse, usual filing crease, Very Fine and choice .................. E. 200-300

2249 ` POST-PAID-SHIP-LETTER-LONDON-MAY 20, 1802. Large double-circle datestampwith Crown on fresh folded letter to Baltimore, ms. rate and red “SHIP” handstamp,Very Fine and attractive ........................................................................ E. 200-300

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2250 ` Ship Letter MILFORD. Red double-oval with Crown in center, clear strike on remarkably freshJul. 25, 1814 folded letter from Antigua to England, ms. rate and “p Hmship”, Very Fine, firstperiod of use and not listed in Robertson............................................................. E. 300-400

2251 ` NEWPORT MAYO/122. Clear strike of two-line handstamp in brownish ink on Aug. 23, 1817folded letter from New York to Thomas Aspinwall, American Consul in London, ms. “Ship letter”and light but discernible “Dublin Ship Letter” handstamp, ms. “1/5” rate changed to “2/7”, smallcover tear and slight toning, otherwise Fine, a rare Irish ship letter ........................ E. 400-500

2252 ` SHIP-LETTER PORTSMOUTH. Black double-ovals with Crowns in center on two 1814 foldedletters from Antigua (Tudway correspondence) to England, both sent aboard the “Queen”, alsoincludes two additional 1834 and 1837 folded letters from Canada to London with the “step” type“Portsmouth Ship Letter” markings applied on arrival, red York and City of Toronto postmarks,matching “paid” handstamps, Fine-Very Fine lot. ...............................Not illustrated E. 100-150

2253 ` WATERFORD SHIP LETTER. Light but readable strike of two-line handstamp on Nov. 14, 1834folded letter from Quebec to Liverpool, ms. “p Sophia” and rates, Waterford and Dublin back-stamps, Fine and scarce...................................................................................... E. 150-200

2254 ` WEYMOUTH SHIP LRE. Two-line handstamp on Mar. 6, 1795 folded letter to Capt. EdwardDowny, resident agent for transports at Deal, light strike of a Crown in purple, ms. rates andLondon transit backstamp, minor filing crease, Very Fine ...................................... E. 200-300

2255 ` Stampless British Ship Letters, 1800-52, twelve folded covers or letter, nearly all to London,markings include “Penzance Ship Letter” in stepped box (from Canada), straightline “Ship Letter”(from Tasmania), blue “Hull/Ship-Letter” and date in truncate box (from Germany), 1806 “Ship-Letter/London” and Crown (from India), blue two line “Ship-Letter Plymouth” in stepped box(from Australia), two line “Margate Ship-Lre” (from Brazil), oval 1812 “Ship Letter Deal” fancydouble oval with Cown in center (Tudway corresp. from Antigua), two-line “India Letter Deal” instepped box (1837 from Mauritius), 1824 Kingston, Jamaica postmark on folded letter toDumfries, N.B., “America-L-” double circle, blank center (from Boston), 1800 “Post Paid ShipLre.LONDON.” on front and “Ship Lre LIVERPOOL” on back, fancy ovals with Crown in center(to Boston with brown-red Philadelphia transit handstamp), and finally a neat folded letter toMontreal with Liverpool postmark and “1s/4d Cy:” bold circle, nearly all Fine-Very Fine, an excel-lent lot for the specialist. ..................................................................Not illustrated E. 400-500

2256 ` Stampless British Ship Letters. Incoming to England and Scotland, late 18th Century, 13 coversmounted on well-annotated exhibition pages, markings include “Portsmouth Ship Lre” in slightarc (two), the same in two straight lines, ms. “Chesterfield Packet”, “Greenock/Ship/Lre”, two-line“Cowes Ship Lre”, rimless “Falmouth/Ship/Lre” and one of two lines, two-line “SouthhamptonShip Lre”, two-line “London Ship Lre” (2 different sizes), two-line “Liverpool Ship”, and two-line“Dover Ship Lre”, origins include Grenada, U.S., Jamaica, Madeira, India, etc., loaded with fasci-nating information, generally a Fine lot ........................................Not illustrated E. 1,500-2,000

2257 ` Stampless British Ship Letters, 1798-1838, five different, markings include Plymouth, Liverpool,Falmouth (two types, one in red), and Bristol in red “stepped” frame, four from Antigua, theother from Madeira, a neat and clean lot from the Tudway correspondence with some interestingcontents, Very Fine .........................................................................Not illustrated E. 200-300

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2258 1840, 1p Black, 2p Blue (1, 2). Five 1p and one 2p, large margins to just clear, few smallfaults, Fine-Very Fine .............................................................Not illustrated 1,350.00

2259 ` 1841, 1p Red Brown on Bluish (3). Large to huge margins, tied by numeral grid on aremarkably fresh overall illustrated Peace Propaganda cover, four different 1852 back-stamps, Extremely Fine.......................................................................... E. 200-300

2260 1841, 2p Blue (4). 57 in singles, pairs or strips of three, margins to in, few differentshades, few small faults, overall Fine-Very Fine .........................Not illustrated 3,135.00

2261 w 1878-80, 21⁄2p Claret, Ultramarine (67, 68). Claret Plate 10, Ultramarine Plate 19, originalgum, bright colors, fresh and Fine ................................................................ 575.00

2262 w 1882, £5 Orange (93). Original gum, very lightly hinged, vivid color on bright whitepaper, light natural gum crease, Extremely Fine .......................................... 6,500.00

2263 w 1882 £5 Bright Orange (93). Original gum, h.r., brilliant color, few gum creases, appearsFine........................................................................................................ 6,500.00

2264 w 1883-84, 1⁄2p-1sh Queen Victoria (98-107). Original gum, lightly hinged, rich colors, Fine-Very Fine..............................................................................Not illustrated 2,823.00

2265 w 1883-84, 2sh6p-10s Queen Victoria (96, 108-109). Original gum, fresh and bright colors,choice centering, Very Fine........................................................(Photo Ex) 2,050.00

2266 1888, £1 Brown Violet (123). Rich color, strikes of circular datestamp, expert repair atright, Very Fine appearance ...................................................................... 2,600.00

2267 w 1891, £1 Green (124). Original gum, h.r., rich color, light diagonal crease, small soiledspot at top left, otherwise Fine................................................................... 2,600.00

2268 w 1902-11, 2sh6p-£1 Edward VII (139-142). H.r., rich colors on bright paper, Fine-VeryFine .....................................................................................Not illustrated 2,060.00

2269 w 1918-19, 2sh6p-10sh Seahorses (179-181). Lightly hinged, fresh and Very Fine .............................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 567.00


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2270 ww 1929, £1 Black, Postal Congress (209). Mint N.H., rich color and proof-like impression,well-centered, Very Fine ........................................................................... 1,150.00

2271 w 1929, £1 Black, Postal Congress (209). Lightly hinged, crisp impression, Very Fine ....................................................................................................................... 700.00


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2272 w 1840, 1p “V.R.” Official (O1, SG V1). Large margins, original gum, rich color, small thinand ironed-out crease, otherwise Very Fine................................................. 6,500.00

2273 w 1885, 5sh I.R. Official (O8). Original gum, lightly hinged, brilliant color, choice center-ing, Extremely Fine .................................................................................. 1,500.00

2274 ww GREENLAND, 1945, Danish Liberation, Overprints in Blue and Carmine (19-27, 22a-27a). Mint N.H., No. 26 with small disturbed gum spot (cat $45), bright colors, fresh andVery Fine, Scott Retail as Mint N.H. set ...................................Not illustrated 1,250.00

2275 w HONG KONG, 1903, 1c-$10.00 Edward VII (71-85). H.r., fresh and bright colors, Fine-Very Fine ................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,900.00

2276 w HONG KONG, 1904-11, $1.00-$10.00 Edward VII (103-108). H.r., rich colors, VeryFine, $5.00 with small backstamp................................................(Photo Ex) 2,240.00

2277 wwa HONG KONG, 1935, 3c-20c Silver Jubilee (147-150). Mint N.H. blocks of four withplate number in top selvage, Extremely Fine, Scott Retail as singles ............................................................................................................................Not illustrated 700.00

2278 ` INDIA, 1935, Diamond Harbor Rocket Mail, Cover with Double Printed Stamp(Ellington-Zwisler India 9C1a). Tied by violet diamond Jubilee handstamp, India 9p tiedby Diamond Harbor datestamp, signed by D.C. King and Stephen A. Smith, locallyaddressed, cover with heavy wrinkling, otherwise Very Fine, only 20 known, accompa-nied by cover with normal stamp ............................................................ E. 400-500

2279 ` INDO-CHINA, 1931, 3c Deep Brown (150). Vertical pair, tied by boxed “Paquetbot”handstamp on cover to Paris, France, neat “Hong-Kong 28 JA 1933” datestamp, minoredgewear, Very Fine ............................................................................. E. 200-300

2280 PALESTINE, 1918, 5m on 1p Gray Blue (3a). Tied by clear strike of “Army Post OfficeSZ44 1 MR 1918” circular datestamp on small piece, Very Fine and choice ....... 700.00

2281 ww ISRAEL, 1948, 3m-1,000m Doar Ivri (1-9). Mint N.H., rich colors, choice centering,Extremely Fine ..........................................................................(Photo Ex) 395.00

2282 wwa ISRAEL, 1949, 5p-35p New Year (28-30). Mint N.H. bottom right tab blocks of four,post-office fresh, choice centering, Very Fine, Scott Retail as two sets of tab singles.......................................................................................................(Photo Ex) 1,050.00

2283 ` ITALY, 1945-49, 5l-100l Regular Issues (472 two, 474, 476, 518 two). Tied by “FirenzePosta Aerea 8.9.49” datestamps on cover to Asuncion, Paraguay, receiving backstamp,barely reduced at top and small tear from opening at top right, Very Fine, impressivefranking............................................................................................... E. 300-400

2284 ` ITALY, 1945-48, 20l Dark Red Violet, 100l Blue Black (474, 506 two). Tied by “TorinoV.S. Quintino 17.8.49” datestamps on registered cover to Asuncion, Paraguay, transitand receiving backstamps, Very Fine, scarce usage ................................... E. 200-300

2285 ` ITALY, 1948, 100l Blue Black (506). Vertical pair and single, tied slightly overlappingby “Firenze 1.8.49” datestamps on cover to Asuncion, Paraguay, transit and receivingbackstamps, some slight wear, reduced at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce usage .................................................................................................................... E. 200-300

2286 w ITALY, 1961, 205l Map, Rose Lilac (834a). Lightly hinged, bright color, Very Fine,Sanabria backstamp ................................................................................. 1,500.00

2287 w JAPAN, 1934, 81⁄2s-33s Air Post, Souvenir Sheet (C8). H.r., bright colors on fresh paper,Very Fine ................................................................................................ 1,200.00

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2288 w KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA, 1925, £2 Brown Violet & Green (38). Lightlyhinged, rich colors, fresh and Very Fine........................................................ 725.00

2289 w KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA, 1925, £3 Yellow & Dull Violet (39). Small h.r.,brilliant colors, choice centering, Extremely Fine ......................................... 1,100.00

2290 w KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA, 1925, £4 Rose Lilac & Black (40). Barelyhinged, rich colors, Very Fine and choice ................................................... 1,750.00

2291 S KENYA, UGANDA AND TANGANYIKA, £25 Red & Black, £75 Green & Black,Specimen Ovpts. (41CS, 41ES). Lightly hinged, fresh and bright, Very Fine, unlisted inScott, Stanley Gibbons value.......................................................(Photo Ex) £ 950.00

2292 ww LUXEMBOURG, 1956, 2fr-4fr Europa (318-320). Mint N.H. pairs, post-office fresh,choice centering, Extremely Fine...................................................(Photo Ex) 700.00

2293 MADAGASCAR, 1884-86,1p-1sh Consular Mail (6, 16, 26, 33, 36-37, 45, 53). Few smallfaults, Fine-Very Fine group ...................................................Not illustrated 1,670.00

2294 w MALAYA, TRENGGANU, 1921, $25.00 Blue & Lilac (39). Single hinge mark, radiantcolor, choice centering, Extremely Fine ......................................................... 500.00

2295 w MALAYA, TRENGGANU, 1942, $25.00 Blue & Lilac, Japanese Occupation Issue(N17A). Deep rich colors, wide and well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine .... 1,100.00

2296 w MALTA, 1919, 10sh Black (65). Lightly hinged, detailed impression, Very Fine andchoice ..................................................................................................... 3,500.00

2297 w MAURITIUS, 1924, 50r Lilac & Gr

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