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BRITISH COMMONWEALTH

Auction # 147

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BRITISH COMMONWEALTH :
British Africa.
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Collection of MLH and FU stamps from 1853 to 1983 with a range of countries represented including Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Cape of Good Hope, Egypt, Gambia, Gold Coast, Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika, Mauritius, Nigeria, Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somaliland, South Africa, Swaziland, Sudan and Zanzibar, neatly presented on album pages in 3 binders and loose leaf album. A handy range of early issues with strength in KGVI and QEII period, including many high value definitive sets. Catalogue value over £10,000.00.Collection of MLH and FU stamps from 1853 to 1983 with a range of countries represented including Basutoland, Bechuanaland, Cape of Good Hope, Egypt, Gambia, Gold Coast, Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika, Mauritius, Nigeria, Nyasaland, Rhodesia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somaliland, South Africa, Swaziland, Sudan and Zanzibar, neatly presented on album pages in 3 binders and loose leaf album. A handy range of early issues with strength in KGVI and QEII period, including many high value definitive sets. Catalogue value over £10,000.00.
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1367
Accumulation of thousands of used stamps with varying duplication. Main strength in Rhodesia and South Africa.Accumulation of thousands of used stamps with varying duplication. Main strength in Rhodesia and South Africa.
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Five volumes dealing with the Postal History of British Africa comprising The Postal History of Basutoland & Bechuanaland Protectorate, The Postal History of Northern Rhodesia, The Postal History of Nyasaland, The Postal History of Southern Rhodesia and The Postal History of Swaziland & Zululand, all by Edward B. Proud. In excellent condition apart from a trace of foxing on the outside edge of pages on a few. Invaluable references.Five volumes dealing with the Postal History of British Africa comprising The Postal History of Basutoland & Bechuanaland Protectorate, The Postal History of Northern Rhodesia, The Postal History of Nyasaland, The Postal History of Southern Rhodesia and The Postal History of Swaziland & Zululand, all by Edward B. Proud. In excellent condition apart from a trace of foxing on the outside edge of pages on a few. Invaluable references.
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British Guiana.
1369
1839 Letter from Demerara, handed to the master of the ship 1839 Letter from Demerara, handed to the master of the ship "Landbach", with manuscript 1/7 rate, addressed to London, with 2 line "Liverpool Ship Letter" marking and London backstamp. Ex Arthur White and shown on Siegel's reference site.
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1857 Entire from Demerara to London, with manuscript 6 rate marking and clear Demerara double Arc CDS backstamp and London CDS transit marking.1857 Entire from Demerara to London, with manuscript 6 rate marking and clear Demerara double Arc CDS backstamp and London CDS transit marking.
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British Occupation of Italian Colonies.
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1950 2l on 1d Carmine, 4l on 2d Agate and 24l on 1/- Deep Blue Postage Dues O/P B.A. Tripolitania, all with No stop after 1950 2l on 1d Carmine, 4l on 2d Agate and 24l on 1/- Deep Blue Postage Dues O/P B.A. Tripolitania, all with No stop after "B" variety MLH. Sg TD7b, TD8a and TD10b. Catalogue Value £970.00.
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Brunei.
1372
Collection of mint and used stamps from 1895 to 2002 including many sets and several FDC's in small stockbook. Noted 1948 $10.00 Black and Purple View on Brunei River MUH, with small tone spot. Main strength from 1947 to early 1970's with varying duplication and some MUH content.
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Canada.
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1929 50¢ Bluenose in fine MLH condition. Sg 284. Catalogue Value £150.00.1929 50¢ Bluenose in fine MLH condition. Sg 284. Catalogue Value £150.00.
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1374
Collection of MUH stamps from 1947 to 1991 in Davo Hingeless album with slipcase. Odd early issue lightly hinged. Face Value CAN$237.00.
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Accumulation of MUH stamps from 1970 to 2000, including numerous sets, miniature sheets and several booklets. Face Value Can$608.00.
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1376
Collection of many hundreds of mint and used stamps from 1870 to 1991 in Harris album including handy range of early issues. Majority MUH from 1970 onwards.
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1377
Largely complete MUH collection from 1937 3¢ Coronation to 1986 Expo set, including a handy range of early issues, numerous sets, booklet panes, booklets and Official issues in loose leaf album. Odd lightly hinged item and some toning blemishes.Largely complete MUH collection from 1937 3¢ Coronation to 1986 Expo set, including a handy range of early issues, numerous sets, booklet panes, booklets and Official issues in loose leaf album. Odd lightly hinged item and some toning blemishes.
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Cape of Good Hope.
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1900 1d Deep Blue on Blue 1900 1d Deep Blue on Blue "Cyclist", tied to piece by complete C.G.H. MAFEKING MY 11 1900 cds. Sg 18. Catalogue Value £325.00.
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Cyprus.
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Collection of 101 complete sets from 1960 to 1979, mostly MUH or VFU, in stockbook. Catalogue Value £358.00.
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Cyprus and Malta.
1380
Collection of 784 different stamps and 3 miniature sheets mixed MUH and MLH from 1953 to 1986, including many sets in Lighthouse stockbook. Catalogue Value £627.00.
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Falkland Islands and Dependencies.
1381
Collection of 612 different stamps and 3 miniature sheets mixed MUH and MLH from 1953 to 1991, including many sets and range of British Antarctic Territory issues in quality stockbook. Catalogue Value £1,090.00.
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Hong Kong.
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1891 2¢ Carmine Queen Vic (2) overprinted 1891 2¢ Carmine Queen Vic (2) overprinted "S.D." (Stamp Duty) and 10/c Purple/Red Queen Victoria overprinted "S.O" (Stamp Office) used. Sg S2 and S3. Catalogue Value £850.00.
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1891 2¢ Carmine Queen Victoria Jubilee and 1898 10¢ on 30¢ Grey-Green Queen Vic additionally handstamped with Chinese characters used. Sg 51 and 55. Catalogue Value £220.00.1891 2¢ Carmine Queen Victoria Jubilee and 1898 10¢ on 30¢ Grey-Green Queen Vic additionally handstamped with Chinese characters used. Sg 51 and 55. Catalogue Value £220.00.
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1962-73 QEII Definitive set of 15 in MUH upper right corner sheet number blocks of 4. 5¢, 15¢, 20¢ 40¢, 50¢, 65¢ and $1.00 values have sideways watermarks, other values are upright watermark. Sg 197, 200, 201, 206-210, 222, 224, 225 and 227-231. Catalogue Value £771.00.1962-73 QEII Definitive set of 15 in MUH upper right corner sheet number blocks of 4. 5¢, 15¢, 20¢ 40¢, 50¢, 65¢ and $1.00 values have sideways watermarks, other values are upright watermark. Sg 197, 200, 201, 206-210, 222, 224, 225 and 227-231. Catalogue Value £771.00.
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Accumulation of many hundreds of mostly used stamp from 1863 to 2002, including numerous sets and highly catalogued items in 2 small stockbooks. Some MUH content including several miniature sheets and booklets. Variable condition and duplication. Very high catalogue value.
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India.
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1832 Entire from Calcutta to Bordeaux, France with boxed 1832 Entire from Calcutta to Bordeaux, France with boxed "Pays D'Outremer" postal marking with manuscript 9? charge, Boxed Calcutta Ship Letter Postmark and Bordeaux arrival marking.
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1948 10r Gandhi MUH well centered marginal copy. Sg 308. Catalogue Value £400.00.1948 10r Gandhi MUH well centered marginal copy. Sg 308. Catalogue Value £400.00.
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Selection of 208 MUH and MLH stamps from 1949 to 1973, plus a packet containing hundreds of used stamps with good variety.Selection of 208 MUH and MLH stamps from 1949 to 1973, plus a packet containing hundreds of used stamps with good variety.
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Ireland.
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Collection of mint and used stamps from 1922 to 1990 in Davo Hingeless album with slipcase. Largely complete from 1962 onwards MLH, plus 15 MUH booklets.
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Jamaica.
1390
Collection of 424 different stamps and 6 miniature sheets mixed MUH and MLH from 1953 to 1986, including many sets in small KEK stockbook. Catalogue Value £420.00.
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Malaya.
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Strait Settlements, Federated Malay States, Malayan Postal Union, Malayan States, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore collection of many hundreds of mint and used stamps from Queen Victoria to modern including many sets, highly catalogued items and several FDC's in 3 stockbooks. Noted Malayan Postal Union 1945-49 Postage Due set FU, Johore 1949-55 Sultan of Ibrahim set MLH, Kedah 1937 $5.00 Sultan Abdul Hamid Halimshah FU, North Borneo 1950 KGVI Definitive set FU and Sarawak 1955-59 QEII Definitive set MLH. Some varying duplication. High catalogue value.
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Malaysia.
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1941 2¢ Orange Die II KGVI MUH corner block of 4, imperforate at left, due to a paper fold. Partly split along fold in selvedge. Sg 294.1941 2¢ Orange Die II KGVI MUH corner block of 4, imperforate at left, due to a paper fold. Partly split along fold in selvedge. Sg 294.
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Mauritius.
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1880 Engraved facsimile sheet of 32 impressions (8 x 4), the left and right halves identical, comprising se-tenant rows of 8 of 1847 1d 1880 Engraved facsimile sheet of 32 impressions (8 x 4), the left and right halves identical, comprising se-tenant rows of 8 of 1847 1d "POST OFFICE" , 1848-59 1d "POST PAID", early and worn impressions and 1859 2d Sherwin in Red and 1847 2d "POST OFFICE" , 1848-59 2d "POST PAID", early and worn impressions and 1859 2d Lapirot in Blue on thick paper. The four engravings in each half row are derived from a single die but then retouched to produce differences in the portrait/background shading/corner ornaments. C.1880 a prior proof stage in the production of the Senf typographed facsimiles which were presented to readers of the ILLUSTRIERTES BRIEFMARKEN JOURNAL (see Ibbotson p139). Scarce.
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1885 Two Cents in Red surcharge on 8¢ Blue Queen Victorian Post Card mint and 1895 Mauritius/Inland Formula Post Card with 1885 2¢ Green Queen Victorian issue added unused.1885 Two Cents in Red surcharge on 8¢ Blue Queen Victorian Post Card mint and 1895 Mauritius/Inland Formula Post Card with 1885 2¢ Green Queen Victorian issue added unused.
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Mauritius and Seychelles.
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Collection of many hundreds of mint and used stamps from Queen Victoria to early 1990's, including many sets, miniature sheets and highly catalogued items on Hagner sheets. Some Zil Elwannyen Sesel issues and varying duplication. High catalogue value.
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North Borneo.
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1866 3¢ on 4¢ Pink perf 12, 1886-1887 set to 50¢ value, the 25¢ Indigo being an imperforate single and 1891-1892 6 cents surcharge set excluding 6¢ on 8¢ Green Postage issue mint. Some faults but visually attractive. Sg 16, 22-30 and 55-57. Catalogue Value £1,317.00.1866 3¢ on 4¢ Pink perf 12, 1886-1887 set to 50¢ value, the 25¢ Indigo being an imperforate single and 1891-1892 6 cents surcharge set excluding 6¢ on 8¢ Green Postage issue mint. Some faults but visually attractive. Sg 16, 22-30 and 55-57. Catalogue Value £1,317.00.
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1888-1892 1¢ Orange, 3¢ Violet, 4¢ Rose Pink, 6¢ Lake, 8¢ Yellow-Green and 10¢ Dull Blue Postage and Revenue imperforate pairs MLH/MUH. 1¢ has small stain on one unit. Sg 37b, 39b, 40b, 42a, 43c and 44d. Catalogue Value £300.00.
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1895 4 cents surcharge set MLH, the 4¢ value with no gum, 10¢ with a few short perfs. Sg 87-91. Catalogue Value £180.00.1895 4 cents surcharge set MLH, the 4¢ value with no gum, 10¢ with a few short perfs. Sg 87-91. Catalogue Value £180.00.
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Singapore.
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Collection of MUH stamps and miniature sheets from 1970 People's Association set to 1991 National Monument set, mainly in blocks of 10. 10 sets and miniature sheets of each. Odd blemish. Sg 133-142, 171-MS211, 225-271, 279-MS282, 302-MS314, 322-MS330, 350-351, 377-398, 400-438, 443-450, 467-490, 503-563, 592-595, 611-613, 615-632 and 637-652. Catalogue Value £5,030.00.
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Collection of MUH stamps and miniature sheets from 1970 Festival of Sports set to 1991 National Monument set, with up to 10 sets and miniature sheets of each represented, including many in blocks of 10. Odd blemish. Sg 139-142, 150-154, MS159, 160-170, 174-177, 182-184, MS188, 241-MS245, 253-271, MS282, 302-MS314, 322-MS330, 350-351, 377-398, 400-438, 443-446, 451-453, 467-490, 503-563, 592-595, 611-632 and 637-652. Catalogue Value £4,558.00.
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South Africa.
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1913-21 KGV Coil Perf set in pairs MLH. Sg 18-21. Catalogue Value £100.00.1913-21 KGV Coil Perf set in pairs MLH. Sg 18-21. Catalogue Value £100.00.
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Collection of many hundreds of MUH, MLH and fine used stamps from 1910 till 1994 in large good quality stockbook and loose leaf album.
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South Georgia.
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1963 QEII Definitive set of 15 in MUH well centered imprint blocks of 4. Sg 1-15. Catalogue Value £768.00.1963 QEII Definitive set of 15 in MUH well centered imprint blocks of 4. Sg 1-15. Catalogue Value £768.00.
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Trinidad and Tobago.
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1980 National Insurance complete set of 8 MUH. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson Archives. [Unrecorded in Barefoot and possibly unissued].1980 National Insurance complete set of 8 MUH. Ex Bradbury Wilkinson Archives. [Unrecorded in Barefoot and possibly unissued].
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Zimbabwe.
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Accumulation of many hundreds of stamps on paper with good variety in small box.Accumulation of many hundreds of stamps on paper with good variety in small box.
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