| Lot No | Description | Estimate Low | Estimate High | Hammer ex VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1889 (Jan.) 1/2d., a block of 59 (6 x 10, one stamp missing at right), marginal from the top of the sheet with plate no., showing a progressive misplacement of the overprint resulting in “British” almost omitted on several lower right hand stamps, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 30var. | 200 | 250 | 210 |
| 202 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1889 (Jan.) 1/2d. unmounted mint (28) comprising the complete upper and lower rows of the sheet and a block of four, also mint single with misplaced overprint, 1891 (Nov.) 1d. and 2d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” and mint, 1891-1904 1d. to 6d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” and set mint, mainly fine. (42) | 200 | 220 | |
| 203 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1891 (Nov.) 2d. pale bistre, variety no stop after “Bechuanaland”, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 32a, cat. £250. Photo. | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| 204 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1891-1904 1d. lilac handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type GB9) in a vertical strip of three, with gum, the centre stamp thinned but a scarce multiple. S.G. 33 S. | 80 | 100 | |
| 205 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1893-95 Provisionals, overprint reading downwards, a mint study comprising 1d. mint (22) incl. plate no. pair showing no dots on “i” , plate block of six, and 2d. (8) incl. single with “Bechuanaland/British” and plate block of six (both with some toning), some broken letters varieties, etc., also Protectorate 1889 (Jan.) 1/2d. unmounted mint complete upper row of twelve with margins and no.’s, and 1897 Cape ovpt. 1/2d., all three settings, the second in a plate block, fair to fine. (36) S.G. 38, d, 39, c, vars., 52, 56-8. | 250 | 300 | 240 |
| 206 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1893 Provisionals, 1d, unused (some colour diffusion) and 2d. used (perf. faults), both showing “British” omitted, scarce varieties. S.G. 38b, 39b, cat. £1,900. Photo. | 300 | 350 | |
| 207 | Bechuanaland: Crown Colony Issues 1885 to 1895: 1893-95 Provisional 2d. pale bistre, overprint reading downwards, upper right corner block of nine with plate no. “2”, [1/10] showing no dots to “i” of “British”, mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 39, d, cat. £156+. | 70 | 90 | 65 |
| 208 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 1/d. fine without gum and 1/- fine with gum, both handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type BEC2), fine. S.G. 40s, 46s, cat. £190. | 60 | 80 | |
| 209 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 1/d. variety “Protectorate” double, fresh mint, vertical crease at left barely detracts. S.G. 40a, cat. £325. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 210 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 1/2d. with double overprint, one being 151/2mm type 12, the other 15mm type 16, and partial triple overprint of indeterminable length, mint, fine and unusual, of unknown status. S.G. 40/54var. Brandon certificate (1990). Photo. | 250 | 300 | |
| 211 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 1/- variety first “o” omitted, used, a trifle washed and with small tear at left but scarce. S.G. 46a. cat. £3,000. R.P.S. certificate (1993). Photo. | 250 | 300 | |
| 212 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 2/- green and black, mint, slight corner creasing, otherwise fine. S.G. 47, cat. £600. Photo. | 200 | 220 | 190 |
| 213 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 5/- green and black, mint, fine. S.G. 49, cat. £1,100. Photo. | 350 | 400 | 550 |
| 214 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1888 (Aug.) “Protectorate” 10/- green and black, unused with added crackly gum, fine. Ex Dale Lichtenstein. S.G. 50, cat. £3,250. Photo. | 1200 | 1400 | 1700 |
| 215 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1889 (Jan.) 1/2d. grey-black, vertical pair, the lower stamp variety overprint double, mint, the upper stamp with minor bend, the variety apparently fine unmounted. S.G. 52, a, cat. £450+. R.P.S. certificate (1957). Photo. | 150 | 180 | 220 |
| 216 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1889 (Jan.) 1/2d. grey-black, variety overprint double, mint, trivial stain on gum, otherwise fine. S.G. 52a, cat. £450. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 217 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1889 (Aug.) 4d. on 1/2d. handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type BEC2), mint (3) and used (2), mainly fine. S.G. 53, cat. £191. | 70 | 80 | 55 |
| 218 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues 1888 to 1890: 1890 “Protectorate” 1/2d. vermilion horizontal pair variety overprint type 16 inverted, fine used with Kanye c.d.s.’s - unusual thus as Homes records use of inverted overprint at Molepolole, Palachwe and Mafeking only. S.G. 54a. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 219 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1897-1902 1/2d. (both) to 6d. set overprinted or handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12 except 1/2d. blue-green type GB15), mainly fine and with gum. (7) S.G. 59-65s, cat. £225 | 60 | 80 | 90 |
| 220 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1897 1d. lilac (without gum), 1914 1/- bistre, 1935 Silver Jubilee, 1937 Coronation and 1965 New Constitution (unmounted) sets all overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, mainly fine with gum. (12) S.G. 61s, 82s, 111-117s, 186-9s | 60 | 80 | 60 |
| 221 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1904-13 1/2d. blue-green and 21/2d. overprinted by unlisted 15.5 x 2.5mm “SPECIMEN” overprint, both in a block of four and fine with full gum. (8) S.G. 66s, 69s. Photo. | 220 | 250 | 350 |
| 222 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1904-13 1/2d. yellowish green and 1d. handstamped horseshoe “SPECIMEN” type GB17 (the 1/2d. unlisted by Holmes), both in a block of four and fine with full gum. (8) S.G. 66s, 67s. Photo.2 | 180 | 200 | 180 |
| 223 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1904-13 21/2d. ultramarine, variety stop after “P” in “PROTECTORATE”, mint, overall gum toning but scarce. S.G. 69a, cat. £90. Phil. Fed. of S. Africa certificate (1982). Photo. | 300 | 400 | |
| 224 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1904–13 1/- deep green and scarlet, a vertical pair from the foot of the sheet, overprinted rare “CANCELLED” type 25, fine with full gum, believed to be a colour standard. (See Grosvenor auction 16 April 2002, lot 1157). Photo. | 600 | 700 | |
| 225 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1913-24 2/6, Waterlow (2), De La Rue (3) and Bradbury Wilkinson (4) printings, all distinct mint shades, mainly fine. (9) | 200 | 250 | 240 |
| 226 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1913-24 5/-, Waterlow (4, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), De La Rue (2, one marginal and very lightly hinged) and Bradbury Wilkinson (2) printings, all distinct mint shades, mainly fine. (8) Photo. | 350 | 400 | 350 |
| 227 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1932 1/2d. to 10/- set perforated “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type W8), some minor perf. irregularities and gum discolouration, otherwise fine. (12) S.G. 99-110s, cat. £250 | 60 | 80 | 50 |
| 228 | Bechuanaland: Protectorate Issues from 1890: 1935 Silver Jubilee 1d. and 6d. mint corner blocks showing extra flagstaff, the latter with slight overall gum toning, also 2d. extra flagstaff in horizontal pair used with 1d. (2) on piece, cancelled Ramoutsa “24 JUN 35”. S.G. 111, a, 112, a, 114, a. | 120 | 150 | 140 |
| 229 | Bechuanaland: A duplicated selection from 1885 to 1948, mint and used, incl. 1888 4d. on 4d., 6d. on 6d., mint, 1s. on 1/- mint and used, 1891-1904 set less 2d. handstamped “SPECIMEN”, 6d. overprinted “CANCELLED”, Protectorate 1888 values to 6d. on 6d. (3) mint, 4d. in red on 2d. mint, 1897-1902 set mint, 1913-24 2/6 (3) used, 1932, 1935 Silver Jubilee (5) and 1938 (4) sets mint, 1948 Silver Wedding in unmounted blocks, some varieties, | 350 | 400 | 600 |
| 230 | Bechuanaland: A mint collection on leaves, 1887 to 1986, incl. 1913-24 2/6, 5/-, 1932 to 10/-, etc., mostly fine. | 150 | 180 | 170 |
| 231 | Bechuanaland: Controls, a collection of issues from 1904 to 1927, mainly in blocks of six with some strips, pairs, etc., comprising 1904-13 1/2d. blue-green B, 1/2d. yellow-green E6, F6 (2), 1912-14 1d. B11, B12, 1913-24 1/2d. C13 (2), J17, O20, R21 (20, S22, 1d. C13 (3), I16, J17 (2), M19 (2), S22, V23, 11/2d. O19, 2d. D14, R21 (2), V23, W23 (2), 21/2d. C14, 3d. D14, 4d. C13, 6d. D14 (2), 1/- C13, 1925-27 1/2d. E26, L29, 1d. A24, B24, C25, E26, K29, O13 (2), 2d. B24, N30, 3d. E26, 4d. G27, 6d. F26, 1/- A24, D25, Postage Due 1926 1/2d. B24, 1d. B24, C25, 2d. C25, incl. some imperf./perf. lower margin variations, mint, mainly fine. | 1200 | 1500 | 1150 |
| 232 | Bechuanaland: Forgeries, an interesting selection of mainly overprint fakes, two with certificates, incl. varieties, three “Mafeking”, etc., unused and used, poor to fine. (21 items) | 80 | 100 | 65 |
| 233 | Bechuanaland: Postage Dues, a mainly mint selection from 1926 to 1961, incl. 1926 set in mint blocks, 1932-58 set perforated “SPECIMEN”, etc. with multiples and some varieties, mainly fine. (164) | 60 | 80 | 80 |
| 234 | Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1887 essay for the London overprinting on the G.B. 1d. card, with “UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE” cancelled by a rule and “BRITISH BECHUANALAND” overprinted in unserifed capitals (86 x 3mm), rejected as insufficiently large to cover the unwanted wording (the Tapling collection contains a similar rejected essay). Photo. | 350 | 400 | |
| 235 | Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1887 essay for the London overprinting on the G.B. 1d. card, with “UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE” cancelled by a rule and “British Bechuanaland” overprinted in serifed upper and lower case letters (76 x 5mm) with a second misplaced strike beneath, rejected as insufficiently large to cover the unwanted wording. Photo. | 500 | 550 | 500 |
| 236 | Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1888 essay for the 4d. registered envelope utilising the “British/Bechuanaland” overprinted issue with additional “Protectorate”overprint added in similar but narrower type (another example of this essay may be found in the Tapling collection). Photo. | 650 | 700 | 680 |
| 237 | Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1895 (Apr. 12) 11/2d. on 1/2d. card used from the Postmaster at Vryburg to the Imperial German Administrator of Posts in Saxony requesting an urgent money order due to the imminent annexation to the Cape Colony. | 50 | 60 | |
| 238 | Bechuanaland: Postal Stationery: Postcards, a mainly unused selection, incl. Protectorate H&G 1, 2 and 4 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, also a range of registered envleope flaps incl some from other territories, mainly fine. (35 items) | 50 | 60 | |
| 239 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1887 handstamped “BRITISH/BECHUANALAND” in blue, Cape 6d., pinhole at upper left, 1/-, both cancelled by ms. good appearance, scarce. Barefoot 1, 2. | 200 | 300 | 360 |
| 240 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Protectorate 1903 serifed overprint £5, 1904-10 “Bechuanaland/Protectorate” 6d. (mint), 2/6, £1, “BECHUANALAND/PROTECTORATE” (large “B” and “P”) £5 on piece (black overprint), (same size letters) 2/6, £5, 1906 5/-, £1, used, mainly fine for these. (9) Barefoot 2, 5-9, 11, 15, 16 | 200 | 220 | 200 |
| 241 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Revenue 1903 Cape overprinted £5 dull green and green horizontal pair used with violet oval “9 JAN 1914” datestamp of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Gaberones and each stamp initialled, one with slight faults but fine appearance and scarce. Barefoot 2. Photo. | 150 | 200 | |
| 242 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Selection of Postage & Revenue issues fiscally cancelled, from 1885-87 1/2d., 3d., incl. 1887 values incl. 2d. block of twelve to 1/- (5, one on piece with 2/-), 2/6, 5/- (3, one on piece), 10/-, £1, £5, 1888 values to 1s. on 1/-, later with 1932 and 1938 values to 10/-, mainly fair to fine. (72) | 100 | 120 | 100 |
| 243 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1904-10 “BECHUANALAND/PROTECTORATE” (large “B” and “P”) £5 violet and black, two examples initialled in ms and tied to piece by 1912 (Apr. 25) violet oval datestamps of the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Gaborones, fine. Barefoot 8. |
60 | 80 | 55 |
| 244 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1914 2/6 (2), 5/- (2), 10/-, £1 (both), £5 (3, two on pieces) with unlisted 3d., used, mainly fine for these. (11) Barefoot 17-22 + unlisted | 100 | 150 | 110 |
| 245 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1918 £5 on 1/-, an exceptionally fresh example cancelled by ms and violet oval datestamps, fine. Barefoot 23, S.G. F2 (cat. £10,000 as mint). Photo. | 350 | 400 | 400 |
| 246 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1918 £5 on 1/-, cancelled by ms and violet oval datestamps, some faults but scarce. Barefoot 23, S.G. F2 (cat. £10,000 as mint). Photo. | 250 | 300 | |
| 247 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1926 two line overprint (3mm spacing) 1/-, (2mm spacing) 2/-, 5/-, 10/-, also wide spacing 2/6 used on piece with narrow spacing 6d., three line overprint 2/6 (tape stain), mainly fine for these. (7) Barefoot 27, 29, 30, 32-4. | 80 | 100 | 170 |
| 248 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1926(c.) “Bechuanaland/Revenue Only” 1/- vertical pair, the upper stamp with narrow (2mm) spacing, the lower with wide (3mm) spacing se-tenant, proving composite setting, cancelled by Protectorate Treasury oval datestamp of “16 OCT 1930”, lower stamp with slight surface damage and corner fault. Barefoot 27/31 var. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 140 |
| 249 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1932 £1 and 1938 £1 black and green, both with partially cleaned ms cancellation, odd perf. imperfection, otherwise fine and scarce. Barefoot 43, 45 | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| 250 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: 1955 £1 and £5 both with oval datestamps, 1961 R10 on £5 cleaned, fine. Barefoot 47, 48, 50. | 120 | 150 | 150 |
| 251 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Selection from 1884 to 1976, incl. Stellaland 1886 values to £5 unused, 2/- vertical pair imperf. between mint, 1904-10 “BECHUANALAND PROTECTORATE” (large “B” and “P”) £5 strip of three on small piece, 1914 10/- (2, one a changeling), used, 1922 1d. mint, 1926 6d. (both), 1/- strip, 1932 6d., also K.E.VII Cape 5/- and £1 pair on piece, Natal 5/-, O.R.C. £1, and Transvaal 1/-, 2/- and £1 all used in Vryburg, mainly fair to fine. (37) | 180 | 200 | 170 |
| 252 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Tati Concessions Ltd. 1896 1/- to £5 (slightly oxidised) set mint, 5/- and £5 gum bends, otherwise mainly fine. (6) Photo. | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| 253 | Bechuanaland: Revenues: Tati Concessions Ltd. 1896 1/- (2), 5/- to £5, used, the £1 and £5 with ms cancellation, the others with oval datestamps in violet or red (one 1/- with virtually complete datestamp of “2-DEC 1897” on piece), some very trivial imperfections but a very scarce group. (6) Photo. | 350 | 400 | 550 |
| 254 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Bailey Brith: Superb strike of “MR 21/ 9” Holmes type III c.d.s on slightly washed 1891-1904 2d. S.G. 34. Photo. | 80 | 100 | |
| 255 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Dry Harts: 1888 (Oct. 27) envelope to England franked at 1/2oz 6d. letter rate to the U.K. by 1888 2d. on 2d. (3) tied by “675” numerals with fine Holmes type I c.d.s. (sideways code “9”) below, backstamped Kimberley and Cape Town transits and Leicester arrival. Rare. Ex Holmes, lot 1303. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | 1000 |
| 256 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Gaberones: 1895 (Mar. 13) envelope to France, “Via Cape Town & England” franked at 61/d. letter rate by 1887 1/2d. and 1891-1904 2d. (3) tied by Holmes type III c.d.s.’s with “3” in date inverted, backstamped Mafeking transit and Dieulefit arrival, also 1891-1904 4d. cancelled light “568” numeral. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 70 |
| 257 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Geluk: 1894 (July 26) 1d. postal stationery card (Jan. 1888 issue) used to Vryburg, cancelled clear “181” numeral with Holmes type III c.d.s. alongside, damaged corner at lower right clear of strikes, scarce, also 1891-1904 2d. (slightly washed, corner fault) cancelled superb “MY 30/ 9” type III c.d.s. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 90 |
| 258 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Gubulawayo: 1893 (Dec. 24) British Bechuanaland 4d. registered envelope to Cape Town bearing 1891-1904 4d. tied by Trans-Protectorate “678” numeral with fine c.d.s. alongside (“BECHUANALAND”) removed, low ms registration number “9” at left and backstamped Western T.P.O. and red registered oval arrival, also 1888 “Protectorate” 2d. cancelled fine “678” numeral. Photo. | 400 | 450 | 900 |
| 259 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Kuruman: 1892 envelope with contents to Cape Town, franked at letter rate to the Cape by 1891-1904 2d. tied by “534” numeral with Holmes type I c.d.s. alongside, interesting letter from E.H. Ferris, Chief Constable of Kuruman, also large piece showing type I 1891 c.d.s in blue and 1888 2d. cancelled “534”, also in blue. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 260 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Macloutsi: 1892 (June 6) double rate envelope to Cornwall franked 1888 1/- tied by the c.d.s., backstamped by additional strike, Vryburg and Cape Town transits and Truro arrival. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 90 |
| 261 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Macloutsi: 1892 (Sept. 18) envelope (some creasing) from the Sitwell correspondence to Northumberland franked 1891-1904 2d. pair and single (some minor faults) making 6d. rate, cancelled two strikes of the c.d.s with additional strike below, backstamped Vryburg transit and Beal arrival, also 1891-1904 4d. cancelled neat “968” numeral. Captain William Henry Sitwell was seconded as Captain and Adjutant to the Bechuanaland Border Police at Macloutsi, under the command of Colonel Sir Frederick Carrington. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 262 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Macloutsi: 1901(Aug.) registered cover from Macloutsie to Samuel Edgcumbe in Plymouth, a recent discovery, bearing Protectorate 2d., 6d. cancelled by inked thumb, 21/2d. pair subsequently affixed and cancelled by Mafeking "AU 26/ 01" squared circle with additional strike below, registration no. entered in pencil as "784" with new number "226" added beneath, backstamped Cape Town Sept. 2 and London Sept. 20 transits and Plymouth Sept. 1 arrival. Manuscript note at lower left "Received at Mafeking/ under cover from/ Macloutsie/ (signed) Pmr." written and signed by the Mafeking Postmaster with straight line "MAFEKING" in violet beneath, being believed to have been sent by runner for quicker despatch whilst the sender (possibly Edgcumbe's brother) was in pursuit of Boer rebels, unusual and attractive. Photo | 250 | 300 | |
| 263 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Macloutsie: 1892 (Dec. 18) envelope (some creasing) from the Sitwell correspondence to Northumberland franked 1891-1904 6d. tied by the c.d.s with additional strike alongside, backstamped Vryburg transit and Beal arrival. Captain William Henry Sitwell was seconded as Captain and Adjutant to the Bechuanaland Border Police at Macloutsi, under the command of Colonel Sir Frederick Carrington. Photo. | 80 | 100 | 80 |
| 264 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Mafeking: Holmes type 1 c.d.s., good to fine strikes on 1891-1904 2d. pair, 4d., 1893-95 1d. and on 1891 (Sept. 27) 1d. stationery card used to Grahams Town, type 2 c.d.s. cancelling 1d. wrapper to Cape Town and alongside “638” numeral on 1d. reply card to Johannesburg, type 4 squared circle on 1891-1904 1d. strip of four and 1893-95 1d., both on small pieces and on 1891-1904 2d. (2) on 1894 (Dec. 24) 4d. registered envelope to Jersey. (9 items) | 200 | 220 | |
| 265 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Maribogo: 1895 (Mar. 25) Wirsing Bros. envelope to Port Elizabeth franked at double rate by 1891-1904 4d. lightly cancelled “209” numeral with fine central Holmes type IIIa c.d.s., backstamped W.T.P.O. Up and Midland Down transits and Port Elizabeth arrival, Ex Holmes, lot 1322, also 1891-1904 cancelled superb “SP 6/94” c.d.s. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 120 |
| 266 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Mier: 1898 (July 27) envelope to Rietfontein via Zwartmodder franked Cape 1d. cancelled “966” numeral with Upington c.d.s. alongside and backstamped superb Holmes type III c.d.s. of “AU 1/ 98” alongside the embossed cachet of Ernst Shröder, attorney at Upington, Gordonia, B. Bechuanaland, scarce. Photo. | 180 | 200 | |
| 267 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Mier: 1900 (Feb. 16) very fine strike of Holmes type III c.d.s. without year slugs, cancelling Cape 1d. stationery card to Germany written from Rietfontein, with additional strike and Upington Feb. 21 c.d.s. at left, additional adhesive has become detached but scarce. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 268 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Mier: 1903 (July 27) p.p.c. of a kudu written from Rietfontein to Germany, franked Cape 1/2d., 1d. pair cancelled “938” numerals with Holmes type III c.d.s. of July 27, Upington Aug. 4 squared circle and Steglitz arrival at left. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 190 |
| 269 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Molepolole: 1890 (Sept. 8P envelope to Watreberg, Z.A.R., franked 1889 4d. on 1/2d. tied by Holmes type I c.d..s. with Mafeking Sept. 11 c.d.s. below, backstamped Fourteen Steams and Pretoria transits, also Protectorate 2d. on 2d. cancelled superb early “AU 8/ 88” c.d.s. Photo. | 150 | 180 | 140 |
| 270 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Palachwe-Khamas Town: 1892 envelope to England, franked 1887 2d. tied by fair strike of the c.d.s. with additional strike beneath, backstamped Mafeking and Vryburg transits with Chester arrival, also 1887 4d. cancelled fine “SP 2/ 91” c.d.s. Photo. | 100 | 120 | |
| 271 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Palapye Station: 1897 (July 24) British Bechuanaland 1d. stationery card to England with additional 1891-1904 1d. cancelled by single ring c.d.s. and “1052” numerals, some toned perfs. but a fine proving item, also 1891-1904 4d. strip of three cancelled two fine “JU 14/ 97” strikes. Photo. | 120 | 140 | |
| 272 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Setlagoli: 1892 (July 6) envelope (some toning) to Port Elizabeth franked 1891-1904 2d. cancelled indistinct numeral with Holmes type I c.d.s. alongside, backstamped Vryburg, Midland T.P.O. and arrival datestamps, also fair strikes on 1888 2d. on 2d. and 1891-1904 2d. | 200 | 250 | 200 |
| 273 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Shoshong: 1890 (Mar. 21) 8d. rate envelope to London franked by 1888 “Protectoratye” 2d. opn 2d. strip of four cancelled by two good to fine strikes of Holmes type I c.d.s. with Mafeking c.d.s. below, backstamped Cape Town transit and red London arrivals, one or two very trivial stains, scarce, also 1891-1904 4d. cancelled “676” numeral. Rare. Photo. | 500 | 600 | |
| 274 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Taungs: 1887 (Dec. 31) Cape overprint 4d. registered envelope used at double letter rate to Germany with added 1885-87 1d., 6d. (3) cancelled by “637” numerals with superb type I c.d.s. at left, soiled and stained but rare, also 1885-87 2d. cancelled fine “OC 13/ 86” strike of the c.d.s. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 190 |
| 275 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Taungs: 1891 (Dec. 9) 4d. registered envelope to Johannesburg with 1887 1d. pair cancelled “637” numeral with Holmes type I c.d.s. alongside, also 1893 (Aug. 1) 1d. stationery card to Cape Town similarly cancelled. | 200 | 220 | |
| 276 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Taungs Station: 1894 (Nov. 13) 1d. stationery card to Cape Colony, cancelled fine “172” numeral with type II c.d.s., T.P.O. Up and Claremont arrival datestamps alongside, some damage to message side. | 60 | 80 | 55 |
| 277 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg: Holmes type I c.d.s. on 1887 2d., 1/- and 1888 (Aug. 16) 1d. stationery card to Cape Town, type II c.d.s. on 1887 1/2d., 1d., 6d., and alongside “555” numeral cancelling 1891-1904 2d. pair on 1892 (Mar. 28) cover to Sussex , and similarly on 1891 (Jan. 18) 1d. stationery card to Grahams Town with “19” reversal of year slugs, type III c.d.s. cancelling 1895 (Nov. 14) 1d. stationery card to Winburg and alongside numeral cancelling 1887 1/2d. on 1894 (Apr. 25) on internal rate cover to Mafeking, type IIIa cancelling 1893 (May 21) 11/2d. stationery card to Amsterdam. (11 items) | 200 | 250 | |
| 278 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg: 1891 printed financial report of the Building Committee of St. Stephen’s Church, Vryburg, containing a list of subscribers and appealing for further funds, endorsed “Bookpost” and addressed to England franked 1891 (Nov.) 1d. pair, reading upwards, tied by indistinct numerals and with large ms “T” in red. S.G. 31..74 | 60 | 80 | 55 |
| 279 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg: 1892 (Feb. 18) envelope to Port Elizabeth franked by 1891 (Nov.) 1d. pair, reading upwards tied by “555” numeral and Holmes type II c.d.s., backstamped Midland T.P.O. Down transit and arrival datestamps, scarce franking. S.G. 31. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| 280 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg: 1892 envelope from London to Fort Salisbury, Mashonaland, franked G.B. 4d. perfin, with handstruck “2D.”, “8D.”, ms “4d” and “1/-” charge markings and ms “Deceased”, backstamped by Macloutsi and other transit markings with very fine strike of the “RETURNED LETTER OFFICE/JA 20/93/VRYBURG” datestamp in violet (Holmes notes “A particularly rare mark”, p.78), vertical crease and some soiling but very scarce. Photo. | 400 | 450 | |
| 281 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg: 1897 (May 18) two examples of type I c.d.s. on locally addressed stampless O.H.M.S. entire with printed message from the Civil Commissioner, and with red ms “unclaimed”. | 50 | 70 | 70 |
| 282 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: Vryburg Station: 1894 (July 12) envelope to Port Elizabeth franked at 2d. rate by 1887 1/2d. strip of three and single lightly cancelled Holmes type II c.d.s.’s with additional strike below, backstamped Midland Down and arrival datestamps, also 1887 6d. block of four cancelled superb “DE 25/ 91” c.d.s. (very early date). Photo. | 220 | 250 | |
| 283 | Bechuanaland: Post Offices: A collection of strikes on adhesives with some covers or cards and scarcer items, with Bailey Brith on 1893-95 2d., Devondale, Dry Harts, Dry Hartz, Gaborones 1898 1d. card with added 1/2d. to Cape Town, Geluk, Hartebeeste Pan, Kanye, Keimoes incl. 1916 registered cover to Pretoria franked O.F.S. V.R.I. 6d. on 6d., Mochudi, Ramoutsa 1896 1d. card with added 1/2d., 1d. to Bavaria, Taungs Station, later with Botswana, etc., mainly fair to fine. | 300 | 400 | |
| 284 | Belgium: 1850 (Oct. 10) entire from Brussels to Naumur franked Epaulettes 10c. grey-brown (2), both with four margins, some rust spotting but attractive. S.G. 1a. | 70 | 90 | |
| 285 | Belgium: 1866 (Nov. 13) entire from Antwerp to Belfast, franked 1865-66 perf. 141/2 x 14 20c. , 1f., transit and arrival datestamps. S.G. 30, 33. | 80 | 100 | |
| 286 | Belgium: 1883 page from De La Rue records bearing eleven colour samples, nine annotated with recommended denominations from 1c. to 2f., comprising imperf. proofs of 1883 10c. (issued colour), 20c. (7, one issued colour), 50c. (issued colour) and unissued 1f. (in lilac) and a cut-down sample label. An important, unique document. Photo. | 900 | 1000 | 900 |
| 287 | Belgium: 1918 to 1972, a mainly mint selection incl. 1928 Orval set, also a mint and used stock of Netherlands incl. sets, mint blocks, year packs, etc., mainly fine. | 140 | 160 | 110 |
| 288 | Bermuda: 1918-22 2/- purple and blue on blue, an unmounted mint horizontal pair from the right of the sheet, one [2/12] showing broken crown and scroll, minor stain on gum otherwise fine. S.G. 51b, bb, cat. £208+. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 100 |
| 289 | Bermuda: 1918-22 5/- deep green and deep red on pale yellow, example from the upper right corner of the sheet with plate no., showing variety break in scroll [1/12], hinged in margin only, light diagonal bend, otherwise fine. S.G. 53a, cat. £375. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 150 |
| 290 | Bermuda: 1938-53 2/- to £1 set of first printings, the 2/- lightly hinged, the others unmounted with 10/- gum a trifle glazed, otherwise fine. (6) S.G. 116-121, cat. £1,520. | 400 | 500 | 200 |
| 291 | Bermuda: 1938-53 selection comprising 2/- first printing, 2/6 (5, incl. line perf. 141/4), 5/- (5, incl. perf. 13 block of four), 10/- (4, three perf. 14), 12/6 (2), £1, mainly fine with some unmounted. | 200 | 240 | 180 |
| 292 | Bermuda: 1938-53 perf. 13 2/- dull purple and blue on pale blue, unmounted mint block of 25 (5 x 5) from the right of the sheet, fine. S.G. 117a, cat. £425+. | 140 | 160 | 190 |
| 293 | Bermuda: 1938-53 perf. 13 10/- green and dull red on green, a block of four, marginal from the foot of the sheet, one stamp with short corner perf., also £1 bright violet and black on scarlet with tiny mark on gum, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 119f, 121e, cat. £300. | 60 | 80 | 50 |
| 294 | Bermuda: 1938-53 12/6 grey and yellow, fine mint. S.G. 120d., cat £600, B.P.A. certificate (1981). | 150 | 180 | 200 |
| 295 | Bermuda: 1986 90c. on $3 variety surcharge double, one inverted, fine unmounted mint from the upper right corner of the sheet with cylinder numbers. S.G. 534b, cat. £425. Photo. | 150 | 170 | 160 |
| 296 | Bermuda: A selection on stockcards,1865 to 1922, comprising 1865-1903 perf. 14 2d. (13), 3d. used, 1883-1904 3d. (19 in mint blocks), 1918-22 2/6, 4/- ( plate pair ), 10/- mint and used, 1920-21 Tercentenary set (less 3d.) unmounted mint, varied condition. | 100 | 120 | 200 |
| 297 | Bermuda: A mostly mint collection on printed leaves, 1865 to 1974, incl. 1863-1904 shades to 1/-, 1918-22 to £1 with shades, 1920-21 Tercentenary set, 1924-32 to 12/6, 1938-53 shades to £1 (4) etc., fair to fine. | 600 | 700 | 650 |
| 298 | British Antarctic Territory: 1963 to 1981, a mint collection on leaves and stockcards, incl. 1963-69 to £1 (both), etc. with issues from 1972 unmounted, some varieties, etc., mainly fine. | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| 299 | British Antarctic Territory: 1972 to 1997, an unmounted mint collection of mostly gutter pairs, also 1963 1/2d. to £1 and South Georgia 1972 surcharges to 25p. on 5/- f.d.c.’s, fine. | 60 | 80 | 120 |
| 300 | British Columbia & Vancouver Island: A selection in very varied condition comprising 1860 21/2d. (4), 1865-67 3d. (6, three unused), 1867-71 perf. 14 2c. mint and used, 5c. used, 25c. mint (9, incl. partially separated block of six), varied condition. | 100 | 120 | 270 |
| 301 | British East Africa: 1890-95, a selection of multiples from the first printings comprising 1/2a. dull brown in a complete sheet of 60, 1a. blue-green in a block of 50 (the upper five rows of the sheet), 2a. vermilion complete sheet of 60, 4a. yellow-brown block of 55 (complete sheet less last five stamps of lower row), 8a. blue block of 50 four (complete sheet less last vertical row) and 1r. carmine block of 55 (complete sheet less last five stamps in top row), all unmounted mint and mainly very fine and fresh. S.G. 4-6, 9, 12, 14, cat. £1,294.+. | 400 | 500 | 580 |
| 302 | British East Africa: 1890-95, a selection of multiples on thick paper comprising 1/2d. complete sheet of 60, 1a. block of 55, both from 1894 printing with no watermark, 3a. and 4a., each in a block of 55 from 1893 printing, both showing watermark “1011”, also 1895 5a., 71/2a. in blocks of 55, some perforation splitting and small gum faults but mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 4b., 5b., 8a., 11a., 29, 30, cat £468+. | 150 | 180 | 200 |
| 303 | British East Africa: 1890-95 1a., a complete unmounted mint sheet of 60 showing “ANL” variety (R6/5), some folding through perforations but the variety fine. S.G. 5, 5aa, cat. £886+. Photo. | 300 | 350 | 490 |
| 304 | British East Africa: 1890-95 21/2a. black and yellow-buff from the 1891 printing in a complete sheet of 60 less the last five stamps of the lower row, some light ink smudging at left but mainly fine and very fresh. S.G. 7, cat. £4,950+. | 1500 | 2000 | 1600 |
| 305 | British Guiana: 1899 surcharges, a selection of multiples comprising 2c. on 5c. blocks of 55 (incl. comma after “CENTS” [7/2] and 'Shaved E” [6/2] varieties) and 34, 2c. on 10c. block of eighteen, 2c. on 15c. block of 24 incl. shaved “E” variety, mainly fine unmounted mint, cat. £519+. | 100 | 120 | 130 |
| 306 | British Guiana: 1936 cover to U.S.A. “Per S.S. “Herissa”” franked 1934-51 2c. pair cancelled by New York Paquebot machine cancellation and with violet straight line “POSTED ON HIGH SEA”. | 70 | 90 | |
| 307 | British Guiana: 1938-52 $1 bright violet, perf. 14 x 13, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 317a, cat. £300. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 150 |
| 308 | British Guiana: 1860-1965 a mint or unused collection on printed leaves incl. Ship types to 24c., 1876-79 set (48c. marginal with plate no.), 1889 to 96c. (2), 1898 to 15c. (2), 1899 surcharges incl. varieties, 1905 $2.40, 1905-07, 1913-21, 1921-27 and 1934-51 sets etc., fair to fine. | 460 | 500 | 500 |
| 309 | British Guiana: A mint and used accumulation in packets and on stockcards with Ship types from 1860, 1878-81 provisionals, 1876-79 2c. mint block of six, cinderellas, etc., varied condition. | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| 310 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1879 3c. colour trial in rose, fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 311 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1879 3c. colour trial in blue, fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 312 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1879 3c. colour trial in claret, fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 313 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1879 3c. colour trial in brown, fine. Photo, | 200 | 250 | |
| 314 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Postcards: 1879 3c. colour trial in mauve, fine. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 315 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1894 master die proof of sailing vessel vignette with inscription but without denominated surround, later employed also for registered envelopes, colourless embossing on vermilion with uncleared surround on card (30 x 32mm) and showing traces of “BEFORE” handstamped endorsement at foot, rare. Photo. | 600 | 700 | 450 |
| 316 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1884 1c. wrapper essay in issued green but with handpainted value tablet and endorsed “B”. Photo. | 600 | 700 | 600 |
| 317 | British Guiana: Postal Stationery: Newspaper Wrappers: 1884 2c. wrapper essay in issued yellow-buff but with handpainted value tablet and endorsed “A”. Photo. | 600 | 700 | 600 |
| 318 | British Honduras: 1924 (July 11) cover to the U.S.A. franked 1922 4c. slate cancelled Stann creek with additional strike alongside and fine example of the rare large framed “VISIT/BRITISH HONDURAS/COURT/BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION” slogan handstamp in violet beneath. Photo. | 200 | 250 | |
| 319 | British Honduras: A mint collection on printed leaves, 1865 to 1974, incl. 1882-87 1/-, 1888 wmk. Crown CC 2c. on 6d. (both perfs.), 1899 Revenue overprints, 1891-1901, 1904-07, 1913-21 (with additional $1 to $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN”) and 1922-33 sets, 1935 Silver Jubilee 3c., 4c., 25c. corner blocks of four, each with extra flagstaff, later issues incl. 1962 10c. blue omitted etc., fair to fine. | 650 | 700 | 650 |
| 320 | British Honduras: A selection of Q.V. issues, mostly mint blocks of 1888-91 surcharges incl. 5c. on 3c. on 3d. wide space between “I” and “V”, two examples in large positional multiples, varied condition. | 80 | 100 | 130 |
| 321 | British Indian Ocean Territory: 1968 to 1976, a mint collection on stockcards, incl. 1968 overprint values to 10r. in pairs, one in each showing missing stop after “I”, mostly fine. | 80 | 100 | 180 |
| 322 | British Levant: Great Britain used in Turkish Empire: 1891 (Jan. 24) good strike of Beyrout hooded c.d.s. tying G.B. 1884 1/2d. slate-blue and postal fiscal 1d. reddish lilac (2, one Die 1, the other Die 3) to piece. S.G. Z40 and unlisted. B.P.A. certificate (1984). Photo. | 200 | 250 | 220 |
| 323 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1887 to 1913, a selection of mint multiples incl. 1902-5 12pi. on 2/6 lilac block of eight (marginal from the upper left corner of the sheet), 24pi. on 5/- pair, 1911-13 1pi. on 21/2d. type 9 overprint block of six etc., some creasing and staining but mainly fine, cat. £1,200+. | 250 | 300 | 330 |
| 324 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1902-05 40pa. on 21/2d., and 4pi. on 10d., each in a block of four handstamped “SPECIMEN” types GB15 and GB16 respectively, full gum, some bends. S.G. 8, 10 S. | 120 | 140 | 150 |
| 325 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1909 1pi.30pa. (both), 1910 13/4pi. on 4d., 1905-12 1/- handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type GB17), the 1/- with crease through pair at left, otherwise fine with full gum. S.G. 18, 19, 23, L10 S. | 300 | 350 | |
| 326 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1909 5pi. on 1/- in a block of six (2 x 3) handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type GB17), fine with full gum. S.G. 21 S. Photo. | 200 | 250 | 200 |
| 327 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1913 (June 28) registered cover to Germany bearing 1911-13 12pi. on 2/6 dull greyish purple, tied by Beyrout registered oval, transit and arrival backstamps. S.G. 33a. Photo. | 50 | 60 | 70 |
| 328 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1921 45pi. on 2/6 and 90pi. on 5/-, both on “ribbed” paper, mint, fine. S.G. 48, 49 vars. | 80 | 100 | 90 |
| 329 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1921 45pi. on 2/6 on “ribbed” paper, and additionally showing minor re-entry to shield, fine mint. S.G. 48var. B.P.A. certificate (1990). Photo. | 80 | 100 | 90 |
| 330 | British Levant: Turkish Currency: 1921 90pi. on 5/- on “ribbed” paper, a fine unmounted mint,block of four. S.G. 49var. | 150 | 200 | 150 |
| 331 | British Levant: British Currency: 1921 “LEVANT” 2/6 showing minor re-entry to shield, mint, fine. S.G. L24var. B.P.A. certificate (1990). Photo. | 60 | 80 | 60 |
| 332 | British Levant: A K.E.VII and K.G.V selection in a small stockbook with Control blocks, shades, varieties, 1905-12 “LEVANT” to 3d. mint (7, incl. a block), 3d. blocks used (3, one with tall “A” in “LEVANT”), 1913-14 to 4pi. on 10d. (8, incl. a block), 5pi. on 1/- block, mint, etc., mainly good to fine. (290§) | 200 | 250 | 230 |
| 333 | British Virgin Islands: 1887-89 1/- imperf. colour trial in bright rose-red initialled in margin at foot, affixed to card ex. De La Rue archives with ms. date “20/10/188” on reverse, rare and attractive. S.G. 40 P. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 |
| 334 | British Virgin Islands: 1887-89 1/- imperf. colour trial in yellow initialled in margin at foot, affixed to card ex. De La Rue archives with ms. date “20/11/188” on reverse, rare and attractive. S.G. 40 P. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | |
| 335 | British Virgin Islands: 1899 1/2d. essay in indigo on blued paper with halo and rays cut by hand, affixed to board (90 x 114mm) ex De La Rue archives, dated “March 7th. 98”, unique and most attractive. S.G. 43 E. Photo. | 2000 | 2500 | 2000 |
| 336 | British Virgin Islands: A mint collection on printed leaves, 1866 to 1974, incl. 1866 to 6d. (2), 1867-70 1/-, 1883-4 1/2d. yellow-buff pair, 1887-89 to 1/- (2), 1888 4d. on 1/-, 1899, 1904, 1913-19 and 1922-28 sets etc., mainly fine. | 320 | 350 | 340 |
| 337 | Brunei: 1906 to 1966, a mint and used collection on leaves incl. 1906, 1907-09 sets, 1908-22 values to $1, 1922 Exhibition, 1924-37 and 1947-51 sets all mint, also Japanese Occupation 1942-44 values to $1 mint, mainly fine. | 300 | 350 | 330 |
| 338 | Brunei: 1907 to 1922, a mint selection, mostly in multiples incl. 1907-09 (16), 4c. (45), 8c. (7), 10c. (8), 1908-22 2c. (25), some stains but mainly fine unmounted mint. Cat. £541. | 100 | 120 | |
| 339 | Burma: 1937 to 1947, a collection mainly fine mint on leaves, incl. 1937 to 25r., 1938-40 to 10r., Official 1937, 1939, 1946 and 1947 to 10r. sets, etc. (145). Photo. | 350 | 400 | 450 |
| 340 | Burma: Revenues: Court Fee1927(c.) 1a., 8a., 1r., 3r., 1937(c.) 1r., unmounted mint, marginal except 8a., fine. Barefoot 2, 6, 8, 11, 18. | 50 | 70 | 40 |
| 341 | Canada: 1897-98 1/2c. (849), mainly in large multiples or part sheets, some with imprints, a few gum faults but manly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 141, cat. £5,094+ | 300 | 400 | 450 |
| 342 | Canada: 1897-98 1c. (290) in large multiples incl. blocks of 100 with imprints, some gum faults but mainly fine unmounted mint. S.G. 143, cat. £5,220+ | 300 | 400 | 900 |
| 343 | Canada: 1935 3c., variety printed on the gummed side in a fine mint block of four. S.G. 343b, cat £900. | 300 | 400 | 260 |
| 344 | Canada: A mint and used collection incl. 1911-22 values to 5c. (3), 7c. (3), 10c. (2), 20c. (2), 50c. (2), 1915 War Tax set, 1922-31, 1930-31, 1932-33 and 1942-48 sets all mint, fair to fine. | 250 | 300 | 350 |
| 345 | Canada: A mint and used accumulation mainly Q.V. to K.G.V incl. Large and Small Queens, K.E.VII and K.G.V definitives in quantities, Province issues, mint multiples, varied condition. | 100 | 120 | 370 |
| 346 | Canada: A collection in a printed album, packets, etc. with strength in mint Q.E.II issues to 1984, also some Newfoundland, poor to fine. | 60 | 80 | 110 |
| 347 | Canada: A Q.V. to K.G.V mint selection, mainly in multiples incl. 1870-88 1c. (36), 1897 Jubilee 1c. (20), 8c. (6), 1897-98 1c. (30), 1898-1902 1c. (14), 2c. (16), very mixed condition with some stuck together, particularly on later issues. | 180 | 200 | 310 |
| 348 | Canada: An exceptional used collection on leaves, incl. 1851 laid paper 3d. (2), 6d., 1852-57 wove paper 3d. (7, incl a pair), 6d., 71/2d. (2), 10d. (2, one with B.P.A. certificate, 1990), 1858-59 1/2d., 1859 1c. (4), 5c. (9), 10c. (3), 121/2c. (6), 17c. (3), 1864 2c., Large Queens to 15c. (24), 1893 20c. (4), 50c., 1897 Jubilee 50c. to $4, 1898-1902 and 1903-12 sets, 1908 Quebec values to 20c., etc. with later issues to 1964, poor to fine. | 2500 | 3000 | 2400 |
| 349 | Cayman Islands: Jamaica used in Cayman Islands: 1891 21/2d. dull purple and blue cancelled by good strike of 1893 violet Grand Cayman oval datestamp. S.G. Z4, cat. £1,000. Photo. | 300 | 350 | |
| 350 | Cayman Islands: 1900 to 1946, a selection overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, mostly complete sets, some perforation faults but mainly fine with gum. | 400 | 500 | 400 |
| 351 | Cayman Islands: 1900 to 1974, a mint collection on printed leaves incl. 1902-03, 1905 (less 21/2d.) and 1907 sets, 1907 1/2d. on 1d., 1/2d. on 5/- and 1d. on 5/- surcharges (two of each), 1907-09 to 10/-, 1912-20 to 10/- (5), 1921-26 (both wmks.), 1932, 1935-36 sets, extensive later issues, fair to fine. | 750 | 800 | 750 |
| 352 | Cayman Islands: 1900 to 1950, a mint selection on leaves and stockcards incl. 1902-03, 1905 (with additional 6d. and 1/- in blocks of four), 1907 and 1907-09 (less 4d.) sets, multiples with War Tax issues incl. varieties etc., mainly fine. | 300 | 340 | 330 |
| 353 | Cayman Islands: 1900 to 1950, a used collection incl. 1902-03, 1905 sets, 1907 1/2d. on 1d., 1912-20 values to 5/-, 1932 to 2/- etc., mainly fine. | 200 | 240 | 210 |
| 354 | Cayman Islands: 1907 1/2d. on 5/- horizontal pair unmounted mint with photocopy of Brandon certificate, 1993, when in block of four), 1d. on 5/- mint horizontal pair, hinged on one only, fine and fresh. S.G. 18, 19, cat. £900+. Photo. | 450 | 500 | 480 |
| 355 | Cayman Islands: 1907 1/2d. on 5/- marginal, 1912-20 3/-, 5/-, 10/- white back and 10/- olive back shades (both marginal), mint, mainly fine. (5) Photo. | 140 | 160 | 150 |
| 356 | Cayman Islands: 1908 1/2d. on 5/- mint, fine. S.G. 18, cat. £250. B.P.A. certificate (1977). Photo. | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| 357 | Cayman Islands: 1908 21/2d. on 4d., fine mint. S.G. 35, cat. £1,500. B.P.A. certificate (2002). Photo. | 600 | 700 | 620 |
| 358 | Cayman Islands: 1908 21/2d. on 4d. fine used. S.G. 35, cat. £2,250. B.P.A. certificate (1971). Photo | 700 | 800 | 920 |
| 359 | Cayman Islands: Revenues: 1908 provisional 1d. on 4d., fine mint. See note after S.G. MP5, cat. £225. B.P.A. certificate (2002). Photo. | 80 | 100 | 110 |
| 360 | Central African Empire: 1977 Flowers 5f. and 10f. with World Health Day 150f.; 1978 unissued Anti-Apartheid 200f.; Congo (Brazzaville) 1974 Felix Eboue 30f. and 40f., imperf. proofs affixed to gilt-edged cards (148 x 208mm) ex Paris Government Printing Works archives, each proof with file number beneath, the second and third cards dated, the last with notes recording approval. (3 items) | 120 | 140 | |
| 361 | Ceylon: 1845 disinfected entire letter from Port Louis, Mauritius to Bordeaux, forwarded by Messrs. Ackland Boyd & Co., showing fine strike of type 4 crowned oval “COLOMBO/POST PAID/10 MA 10/1845”, Alexandria, Paq. Ang. 1, Marseille and Bordeaux transit and arrival datestamps, and with Maltese “PURIFIE AU LAZARET” handstamp and disinfection slits, full of character. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| 362 | Ceylon: 1857 6d. purple-brown on blued paper, apparently unused, just cut-into at right, slight thin and creasing but scarce. S.G. 1, cat. £7,500. Photo. | 300 | 400 | |
| 363 | Ceylon: 1857-59 2d. yellowish-green, good margins, large part original gum, pressed horizontal creasing but attractive. S.G. 3a, cat. £500. Clear R.P.S. certificate (1996). Photo. | 100 | 120 | 95 |
| 364 | Ceylon: 1857-59 5d. chestnut, good to large margins, 6d, purple-brown just touched, 1/- slate violet, close to good margins. S.G. 5, 6, 10, cat. £490. | 100 | 120 | |
| 365 | Ceylon: 1857-59 1/- slate violet, good margins, close at right, lightly cancelled. S.G. 10, cat. £200. Photo. | 60 | 70 | |
| 366 | Ceylon: 1857-59 1/2d. reddish lilac on blued paper, close to very large margins, used with barred oval cancellations and ms line, slight imperfections but very fresh. S.G. 16, cat. £475. R.P.S. certificate (1994). Photo. | 50 | 70 | |
| 367 | Ceylon: 1857-59 1/2d. dull mauve on white paper, close to large margins, cancelled in red, trivial surface ink traces, otherwise fine. S.G. 17, cat. £180. | 40 | 60 | 60 |
| 368 | Ceylon: 1861-64 4d. dull rose, clean-cut and intermediate perf. 14 to 151/2, used, fine and fresh. S.G. 21, cat. £250. R.P.S. certificate (1996). Photo. | 80 | 100 | 85 |
| 369 | Ceylon: 1884 essay for 1r.12 value, similar to 1879 2r.50, handpainted in rose and Chinese white on tracing paper, endorsed below “The design & colour/of existing 2r.50c.”, an imperf. proof of the unissued 24c. in lilac later affixed and endorsement altered to read “actual colour proof”. This essay was ordered by the Crown Agents in 1884 and approved the next year althought the actual 1r.12 was not issued until 1887. An important item. Photo. | 1800 | 2000 | |
| 370 | Ceylon: 1898 De La Rue Appendix sheet “A” (136 x 294mm) dated “Sept. 7th 1898” and bearing five 2r.50 imperf. colour trials, two with lower margin and plate no., the adopted colours of purple on red indicated by a ms cross with initials and date “9.9.98”, highly attractive. These believed to be the only colour trials with plate no. recorded on an appendix sheet from the De La Rue archive. Photo. | 3000 | 3500 | |
| 371 | Ceylon: 1899 1r.50 and 2r.25 surcharges, four imperf. colour trials in issued colours and unissued red-brown and mauve, affixed to piece (127 x 112mm) ex De La Rue archives, the issued colours circled and dated “19/1/99”, most attractive. S.G. 254-5 P. Photo. | 1800 | 2000 | |
| 372 | Ceylon: 1903 De La Rue Appendix sheet “A” (158 x 325mm) dated “30th Jany. 1903” and endorsed “Ceylon Reqn. 130/01” bearing 3c. S.G. type 45 white numeral (5) and 15c. S.G. type 48 solid numeral (7) imperf. colour trials showing proposed colours for 2c. to 2r.25 values. The 2c., 5c. and 6c. annotated simply as existing colours, the others with accompanying proofs, the 4c., 30c. and 75c. trials deleted with ms cross and replacement trial alongside, the whole endorsed “Approved/ WHM 2/2/03”. Unique and attractive. Photo. | 3000 | 3500 | 2500 |
| 373 | Ceylon: 1912 500r. die proof of frame in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm), dated “7 JUN. 12”, fine. S.G. 322 P. Photo. | 350 | 400 | |
| 374 | Ceylon: 1912-25 wmk. Mult. Crown CA 500r. dull green overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12a), fine with gum. S.G. 322 S. Photo. | 180 | 200 | 210 |
| 375 | Ceylon: 1927 wmk. Mult. Script CA 100r. dull purple and blue, mint, fresh and fine. S.G. 360, cat. £1,300. Photo. | 500 | 600 | 550 |
| 376 | Ceylon: A mint and used accumulation, issues from 1857 to 1935 with duplicated used and mint with with some unmounted, etc., varied condition. | 200 | 250 | 190 |
| 377 | Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1913 denominated 5c., pair of colour trials in deep dull bue on wove paper (68 x 38mm). Photo. | 90 | 100 | |
| 378 | Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1913 denominated 6c., three pairs of colour trials, in yellow, carmine and violet-blue respectively, on wove paper (68 x 35mm approx.). Photo. | 280 | 300 | |
| 379 | Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Envelopes: 1913 denominated 9c., two pairs of colour trials, in greenish blue and carmine respectively, on wove paper (68 x 35mm approx.). Photo. | 250 | 270 | |
| 380 | Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1912 composite photographic essay for 10c. registration stamp, similar to issued design with surround partially handpainted in red, the crown partly retouched in Chinese white, mounted on board (89 x 114mm) endorsed “Dupl.” and dated “April 23rd 12” and with ms endorsement “Design appd/ (initials)/ 15/4/24”, ex. De La Rue archives. Photo. | 600 | 700 | 500 |
| 381 | Ceylon: Postal Stationery: Registered Envelopes: 1924 essay for proposed embossed 18c. registration stamp, similar to earlier design but with fancy oval frame, with large part of frame and value handpainted in Chinese white and violet, mounted on sunken card (78 x 89mm) numbered “A”, dated “11th. April 1924” and with ms endorsement “Design appd/ (initials)/ 15/4/24”, ex. De La Rue archives. Photo. | 1000 | 1200 | 900 |
| 382 | China: Municipal Posts of Treaty Ports: Wuhu: 1894 (Nov. 19) native red band cover from Wuhu to Shanghai franked by 40c. yellow brown tied by Local Post c.d.s. (Dougan type 2) with additional strike and Shanghai code F receiving datestamp of Nov. 22, all in blue. An exceptionally early cover, possibly even first day of usage. S.G. 10. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 95 |
| 383 | China: Municipal Posts of Treaty Ports: Wuhu: 1896 (June 11) native red band cove from Wuhu to Shanghai franked by 1895 20c. pink tied by Dougan type 1 c.d.s. with additional strike at opposite corner and Shanghai code G receiving datestamp of June 13 on reverse. S.G. 54. Photo. | 100 | 120 | 100 |
| 384 | China: Chinese Republic: 1932 Shanghai Emergency Postal Service, the scarce $1 booklet containing three of the five original coupons, the first correctly showing violet “EPS” and albino embossed handtamps, the second without either and the third with “EPS” mark only. Photo. | 70 | 90 | 80 |
| 385 | China: Chinese Republic: 1932 Shanghai Emergency Postal Service, a most interesting registered cover sent by Capt. G. Page of the Royal Engineers , Britsh Army H.Q. to New York, most unusually bearing complete coupon from the Emergency Postal Service booklet, cancelled by circular mauve “EPS” (usually in violet) and rectangular framed violet “SHANGHAI/E. P. S.” handstamps with additional strikes of the latter on registration label and on reverse. Two Canadian adhesives (one now missing) affixed in transit and cancelled by Vancouver violet oval daestamp, the cover undelivered and showing a range of transit datestamps and instructional markings. Photo. | 120 | 150 | 130 |
| 386 | China: A duplicated selection of issues to 1940, with locals, Shanghai, Chefoo, Chungking, Imperial Post issues in quantity incl. overprints, also some early Japan, poor to fine. | 100 | 120 | 130 |
| 387 | China: 1965 P.L.A. to 1967 25th Anniversary of Mao’s Talks, issues complete less 1967 Thoughts, also some definitives, fine mint on leaves. (112) | 250 | 300 | 310 |
| 388 | China: 1967 Thoughts of Mao set of eleven, the pictorial 8f. single stamp hinged, the strips of five unmounted, fine. S.G. 2343-53. Photo. | 250 | 300 | 320 |
| 389 | China: 1967 to 1968, an unmounted mint selection comprising 1967 46th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, Our Great Teacher, 18th Anniversary of People’s Republic, 1968 Literature and Art (1st and 2nd sets), Anti-American 8f., 41st Anniversary of the P.L.A. 8f., Mao’s Youth 8f., fine. (22) | 300 | 350 | 390 |
| 390 | China: 1967-68 Poems of Mao set of fourteen, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 2372-85. | 180 | 200 | 460 |
| 391 | China: 1968 Directives of Mao strip of five unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 2397-2401. Photo. | 500 | 600 | 800 |
| 392 | China: A comprehensive mainly used collection of People’s Republic issues from 1949 to 1965, in one album and loose, incl. 1962 Mei Lan-fang set used and 1963 Pandas and Monkeys sets mint in presentation folders, 1964 Peonies sheet mint, 1965 Mountains mint, etc., mostly fine. | 200 | 250 | 500 |
| 393 | China: A range of early 1960’s covers and cards all addressed to England, variously franked, with many commercial incl. 1962 Mei Lan-fang sheet (4, two on one cover), some f.d.c.’s, very mixed condition. | 300 | 500 | 1250 |
| 394 | China: French Post Offices: 1891 (Oct. 24) early registered cover to England franked by French 25c. pair and single cancelled by Tien-Tsin c.d.s. in blue (Desroussaux Ch. 20) and additionally by Shanghai transit datestamps, carried by the “Paquebot Calédonien” with Ligne N datestamp at lower right, slight creasing, also 1899 (June 27) front to Peking headed “CONSULAT DE FRANCE A TIENTSIN” franked 1894-1903 10c., 20c. Ex Dr. Riddell. (2 items) | 150 | 180 | 110 |
| 395 | China: French Post Offices: 1894-1903 5c. (4) to 5f. (faults) set with most listed shades and some varieties incl. 25c. with dramatically misplaced overprint and 50c. carmine overprint, some small faults but the 2f. unmounted. (25) Yvert 1-16, S.G. 1-17a | 80 | 100 | 60 |
| 396 | China: French Post Offices: 1894-1903 5c. (5) to 5f. set with most listed shades, used with an interesting range of cancellations, some imperfections but good appearance. (24) Yvert 1-16, S.G. 1-17a | 60 | 70 | 55 |
| 397 | China: French Post Offices: 1894-1903 15c. on non quadrillé paper mint, fine (Yvert 6b, S.G. 7), with normal 15c. for comparison (faults) and 40c. mint showing unusual doubling of “ne” (slight faults). (3) | 80 | 100 | |
| 398 | China: French Post Offices: 1894-1903 1f. olive-green variety overprint double, mint, fine and scarce. Ex Colonel Latham. Yvert 14a, S.G. 15a. Photo. | 120 | 150 | |
| 399 | China: French Post Offices: 1894-1903 1f. olive-green variety overprint double, fine used on small piece with scarce “SHANGHAI/CHINE” c.d.s. (Desrousseaux type Ch 6 small format). Ex Dr. Kauder. Yvert 14a, S.G. 15a. Photo. | 90 | 100 | |
| 400 | China: French Post Offices: 1900 25 on 1f. fine mint and used on piece (Ex Diercking), 1901 16c. on 25c. mint, 1903 5 on 15c. mint (corner crease) and used on piece (slight stains), variety surcharge inverted fine used (Ex Dierching). (6) Yvert 18, 22, 34, a, S.G.18, 22, 48, a. | 100 | 120 | 90 |