| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| 872 |
**4+ |
St. Christopher: 1882 wmk. Crown CA ½d., 1d. carmine-rose and 4d. grey, all in complete sheets of twenty with full margins, u.m., hinged in margins, fine (11, 13, 18) |
£100.00 |
| 873 |
*4+ |
Nevis: 1876-78 Litho. perf. 15 1d. pale rose-red, complete sheet of twelve (3 x 4), part o.g., some split or strengthened perfs. and small pieces of margin missing, good colour, fine and scarce (15) |
£120.00 |
| 874 |
*4+ |
--- 4d. orange-yellow, complete sheet of twelve (3 x 4), u.m. or o.g. and with full margins all round, fresh and brilliant. Rare. Cat. £2,040++ (18)
(Photo Plate 67) |
£1,000.00 |
| 875 |
P |
1970-74, ten pencil sketches on tracing paper, two partly coloured drawings, notes, etc. From the "Goaman" archive |
£44.00 |
Nevis |
| 876 |
P |
Nevis: 1981 Christmas, two preliminary stamp size Essays in colour on a single piece of paper (145mm. x 135mm.), for a proposed Christmas issue, subsequently rejected and later adopted in a similar style for the Bahamas 1982 Christmas issue, signed at foot, fine and attractive. Ex Jennifer Toombs
(Photo Plate 71) |
£100.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| 893 |
e |
Anglo-Boer War: Selection of eight covers dated between November 1899 and April 1900, all addressed to Reading, all from Pretoria with a variety of censor markings or cachets, incl. "COMMANDANT GENERAL" (3), "GEZIEN/CENSOR" (2), one with pink censor tape strip on reverse, etc., five franked Transvaal 2½d., these also with m.s. "via Delagoa Bay", two with slight soiling, otherwise fine
(Photo Plate 70) |
£250.00 |
| 894 |
e |
--- 1900 and 1901, ten military covers, incl. 1901 much travelled stampless envelope from the 1st. Manchester Regiment, endorsed "Stamps not obtainable", Army P.O. 51 datestamp on the front and with green oval "BOMBAY /UNPAID" datestamp on the reverse, 1901 Registered Postal stationery envelope, additionally franked 1d. with Field Post Office/British Army S. Africa cancellations, etc., chiefly good to fine |
£250.00 |
| 895 |
* |
1913-24 ½d. to £1 pale olive-green and red, 1½d. tete-beche pair, ½d. to 2d. coil perfs., u.m. or part o.g., good to fine. Cat. £1,100+ (1-21)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£300.00 |
| * 896 |
P |
1925 Booysen 1d. Springbok head Essays, imperf. on gummed, unwatermarked paper, in black (2 singles), in brown and in violet (both in horizontal pairs), also Springbok Essay 1d. violet (single) and blue (vertical pair), u.m., mostly fine
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| * 897 |
P |
--- A similar lot, except that the 1d. Head Essay in black is a pair and the Springbok 1d. blue is a vertical strip of three, a few wrinkles, fine
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| 898 |
* |
1927-30 set in bilingual horizontal pairs, o.g., a few minor wrinkles, fine. Cat. £500 (34-39)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| 899 |
O4 |
--- 10/- bright blue and brown, block of four (2 bilingual pairs) with central Johannesburg cancellation, fine. Cat. £260+ (39)
|
£120.00 |
| 900 |
O4 |
1933-38 5/- black and green, 10/- blue and sepia, both in fine used blocks of four (2 bilingual pairs). Cat. £178 (64, 64c) |
£60.00 |
| 901 |
**4 |
1937 Coronation 1/- red-brown and turquoise-blue, four blocks of four (2 bilingual pairs with 2 of each wmk. variety) each containing the Hyphen on Afrikaans stamp omitted variety, u.m., one a little stained, fine. Cat. £240+ (75a) |
£70.00 |
| 902 |
**4+ |
1941-46 War Effort 3d. blue, two u.m. blocks of ten (each containing five bilingual pairs), fine. Cat. £230+ (91) |
£70.00 |
| 903 |
**4+ |
1942-44 reduced size War Effort 6d. red-orange, sheet of 120 units, u.m., folded in places and some perfs. seperated; fine. Cat. £240+ (102) |
WITHDRAWN |
| 904 |
**4 |
1977-82 6c. Protea canaliculata, block of four from the foot of the sheet with black (face value and inscription at foot) omitted, u.m., fine. With normal for comparison. Cat. £360+ (419a) |
£100.00 |
| 905 |
** |
1987, prepared for use but not issued Bible Society 40c. "The word of God", u.m., fine and scarce (See footnote after S.G. 628)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| 906 |
* |
Official: 1939-47 2/6 blue and brown, variety Diaeresis over second "E" of "OFFISIEEL" on stamp with English inscription, bilingual pair, part o.g. (hinge remnants), fine and scarce. Cat. £900 (O19b)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£300.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| * 912 |
e |
1868 Newspaper wrapper produced for the "Cornwall Chronicle" on the occasion of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Alfred), printed in black on green, unused, fine and rare. Believed to be the only known surviving example. Accompanied by a photocopy of a modern two page article relating to the historic visit
(Photo Plate 70) |
£400.00 |
| * 913 |
e |
1899 (May 31), three Postage Paid envelopes from the "Tattersall" correspondence in Hobart, each addressed to Wellington New Zealand and showing red "UNCLAIMED", green "GONE NO ADDRESS" and with red "WELLINGTON" c.d.s. of Sept. 19 all on front, all have various original enclosures, the envelopes with some perimeter faults and bends, otherwise fine and unusual
(Photo Plate 70) |
£75.00 |
| 914 |
**4+ |
Stamp Duty: 1930 rouletted 6½ 1d. blue, complete sheet of 120 (12 x 10), u.m., a few small stains and split roulettes, fine (Barefoot 83) |
£50.00 |
| 915 |
e |
Incoming Mail: 1865 (May 25), envelope from Winchester addressed to Hobart, franked 1858-79 1d. Plate 76 and 1862-64 9d. cancelled by "888" duplex pmks., alongside is black unframed "MISSENT/TO ADELAIDE.S.A" marking, below is red rectangular "SHIP LETTER-INWARDS,FREE" handstamp of July 22, London transit on reverse. A rare and unusual item
(Photo Plate 57) |
£400.00 |
| * 916 |
L |
Literature: "Wrecks in Tasmanian Waters 1797-1950" by Harry O'May, the original 1950 edition, with 209pp, plates and fold out map, non-philatelic but invaluable reference, title on spine a little faded otherwise fine |
£140.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| 920 |
P |
1960-67, unadopted oversize handpainted Proofs for the 12c. Hummingbird and 12c. Muslim Mosque designs, both with acetate overlays, pencil sketches on tracing paper, notes, etc. From the "Goaman" archive
(Photo Plate 66) |
£140.00 |
Trinidad |
| ** 921 |
O |
1851-56 Blued paper (1d.) purple-bown, (1d.) blue, (1d.) grey, (1d.) brownish grey and (1d.) brownish red, 1854-57 White paper (1d.) deep purple, (1d.) (2 shades), (1d.) dark grey and (1d.) rose-red (2 shades), all used chiefly fine. Cat. £720 (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9-12) |
£400.00 |
| ** 922 |
O |
1852-60 (Sept.1852) First Issue Fine impression on yellowish paper, (1d.) blue, margins three sides, used, thinned at bottom otherwise fine. Cat. £1,600 (13)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| ** 923 |
O |
--- (Feb. 1853) on Bluish cartridge paper, (1d.) blue, close to large margins, used with light cancellation, fine. A scarce stamp. Cat. £1,800 (14)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£500.00 |
| ** 924 |
O |
--- (March 1855) Second Issue Impressions less distinct, (1d.) pale blue to greenish blue, six examples in various shades, mixed condition. Cat. £5,400 (15)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£750.00 |
| ** 925 |
O |
--- (August 1856) Third Issue Background often of solid colour, (1d.) bright to deep blue, good to large margins, light cancellation, fine and scarce. Cat. £1,000 (16)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£500.00 |
| ** 926 |
O |
--- (1d.), two used examples, also a Fourth Issue example in a deep shade, good to no margins, each lightly cancelled and of fine appearance. Cat. £2,650 (16, 17)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£300.00 |
| ** 927 |
O |
--- October 1858 Fourth Issue Impression less distinct, (1d.) very deep greenish blue, good margins all round, light crease otherwise fine and scarce. Cat. £650. With B.P.A. certificate (1997) (17)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£300.00 |
| ** 928 |
O |
--- (1d.), a similar stamp but in a lighter shade, close margins, used, fine. Cat. £650 (17)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| ** 929 |
O |
--- Another similar stamp in a paler greener shade, close to large margins, used. With Brandon certificate (1979) (17)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£400.00 |
| ** 930 |
O |
--- (1d.) slate-blue, touching to good margins, used, fine. Cat. £650 (18)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| ** 931 |
O |
--- March 1860 Fifth Issue Impression with no (or hardly any) background lines, (1d.) grey to bluish grey, good margins all round, used, fine. Cat. £400 (19)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| ** 932 |
O |
--- (1d.), a similar stamp in a slightly darker shade, margins all round, used, small fault at foot otherwise fine. Cat. £400 (19)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£100.00 |
| ** 933 |
O |
--- (1d.), a horizontal pair, large to touching margins, used, fine. Cat. £800. With Brandon certificate (1997) (19)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£400.00 |
| ** 934 |
O |
--- (1d.), three used examples, mixed condition. Cat. £1,200 (19)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| ** 935 |
O |
1859 Imperforate 4d. grey-lilac, large to close margins, used, fine. Cat. £325 (25)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| ** 936 |
O |
--- 4d., another example in a dull lilac shade, margins all round, used, fine. Cat. £325 (25)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| ** 937 |
O |
--- 6d. deep green, margins all round, used, fine. Cat. £425 (28)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£200.00 |
| ** 938 |
O |
--- 1/- indigo, margins all round, used, fine. Cat. £350 (29)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£150.00 |
| ** 939 |
O |
1859 Pin-perf 12½, 6d. yellow-green, used, fine. Cat. £200. With B.P.A. certificate (1985) (35)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£100.00 |
| ** 940 |
O |
--- 1/- purple-slate, used, fine. A rare stamp. Cat £1,300 (37)
(Photo Plate 69) |
£500.00 |
| ** 941 |
O |
1863-80 Wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½ 6d. yellow-green, used with light cancellation, fine. An extremely rare stamp. Cat. £7,000. Signed H. Bloch and with Philatelic Foundation certificate (1977) (79)
(Photo Plate B) |
£3,500.00 |
| ** 942 |
O |
Collection of "Britannia" issues on leaves, issues from 1859 to 1882, sixty-four stamps, incl. 1859 Pin-perf. 13½-14, 6d. (3), 1860 6d. (2), 1861 4d., 6d. (2), 1862-63 1/- bluish-slate, perf. 13 1/- bright mauve, etc., all used, many fine |
£500.00 |
| 943 |
* |
1869 5/- rose-lake, 1894 Official 5/- rose-lake, large part o.g., the Official is slightly stained, otherwise fine. Cat. £330 (87, O7) |
£80.00 |
| 944 |
**4+ |
1879-82 "HALFPENNY" on wmk. Crown CC (reversed) (-) lilac, u.m. block of 100 (10 x 10), fresh and fine. Cat. £1,300++ (98x) |
£400.00 |
| 945 |
**4 |
1883-94 5/- maroon, u.m. block of four, the first stamp with very light trace of a stain, otherwise fine and fresh. Cat. £220++ (113) |
£80.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
| * 953 |
e |
1878 (July 16), envelope franked Great Britain 1858-79 1d. Plate 176 with Chatham duplex cancellation, addressed to "R. Whitaker Seaman/H.M.S. Fawn/Zanzibar or elsewhere", some small faults but attractive and rare
(Photo Plate 70) |
£300.00 |
| 954 |
O4+ |
Indian Post Office: 1882-90 1r. slate, block of six (3 x 2) with good S.G. type Z5 cancellations; fine (Z73) |
£75.00 |
| 955 |
* |
1895-96 overprinted in black 1r. slate, "Zanzidar" variety, part o.g., repaired at foot, fine appearance. Cat. £7,500 (17j)
(Photo Plate 71) |
£500.00 |
| * 956 |
* |
--- 1r. green and aniline carmine, variety "Overprint vertical downwards", horizontal crease and one perf. stained at left, large part o.g., fine. Cat. £425. With B.P.A. certificate (2007) (18j)
(Photo Plate 71) |
£150.00 |
| 957 |
e |
Postage Due: 1926-30 3c., 18c. and 25c. values, clearly tied by Zanzibar c.d.s. of July 1 1930, manuscript pencross & initials to cover from Kenya, franked by 10c., addressed to Zanzibar and re-addressed to Kampala, "T" and "T" in circle markings crossed out, manuscript "Charges Paid", a few slight faults as normal and the envelope a little crumpled around the edges. A rare and important cover, fine. With "Royal" certificate (2003) (D3, D9, D13)
(Photo Plate 70) |
£2,500.00 |
| Lot |
Symbol |
Description |
Est Price |
Antigua |
| ** 958 |
*O |
The following forty-nine lots comprise of the British Commonwealth collection formed by Jeffrey Weiss F.R.P.S.,L.
ANTIGUA: Collection on leaves, issues from 1863 to 1963, 130 stamps, incl. 1884-87 1/-, 1903-07 set, 1908-17 set, 1913 5/-, 1921-29 Mult Script set, 1932 Tercentenary set, 1953-62 set, etc., part o.g. and used, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £2,280
(Photo Plate 71) |
£600.00 |
Ascension |
| ** 959 |
*O |
ASCENSION: Collection on leaves, issues from 1922 to 1956, sixty-nine stamps, incl. 1922 set, 1934 set, 1938-53 set, 1948 Wedding set, 1956 set, etc., u.m., part o.g. and used, chiefly fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £1,300 |
£250.00 |
Australia |
| ** 960 |
*O |
AUSTRALIA: Collection on leaves, issues from 1913 to about 1964, hundreds, incl. Roo's with values to 10/-, good selection of George V Head types with values to 1/4 (6), 1934 Victoria set, 1934 Macarthur set, 1935 Gallipoli set, 1935 Silver Jubilee set, 1937-49 set, 1940 A.I.F. set, 1963-65 Navigators set, Officials, Postage Dues, etc., u.m., part o.g. and used, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £5,800 |
£1,200.00 |
Bahamas |
| ** 961 |
*O |
BAHAMAS: Collection on leaves, issues from 1860 to 1954, 160 stamps, incl. Queen issues with 1863-67 perf 14 1d. scarlet (aniline) used with manuscript fiscal cancellation, 1884-90 £1 Venetian red used (with 1981 Philatelic Foundation certificate), 1902-10 set to 5/-, 1906-11 set, 1918-19 War Tax issues, 1938-52 set, etc., part o.g. and used, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £3,400
(Photo Plate 71) |
£750.00 |
Barbados |
| ** 962 |
*O |
BARBADOS: Collection on leaves, issues from 1875 to 1958, 210 stamps, incl. 1882-86 set, 1892-1903 set, 1897 Jubilee set, 1905 set, 1912-16 set, 1916-19 set, 1921-24 set, 1950 set, etc., part o.g. and used, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £2,750
(Photo Plate 71) |
£500.00 |
Bechuanaland |
| ** 963 |
*O |
BECHUANALAND: Collection on leaves, issues from 1885 to 1961, 157 stamps, incl. 1886 1/- used, 1887 set to 10/-, 1888 1/- on 1/-, 1888 ½d. on 3d., Protectorate 1888 (Aug. 7) 2/-, 1890 ½d. with ovpt. inverted (SG 54a), 1932 set, 1938-53 set, etc., part o.g. and used, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £4,050
(Photo Plate 71) |
£1,200.00 |
Bermuda |
| ** 964 |
*O |
BERMUDA: Collection on leaves, issues from 1865 to 1957, 160 stamps, incl. Queen issues, 1918-22 4/- and 10/-, 1924-32 12/6, 1938-53 2/- (3), 2/6 (4), 5/- (2) and 10/-, etc., part o.g. and used, mixed condition, many fine. Stated to Cat. in excess of £2,500
(Photo Plate 71) |
£500.00 |