Sale 103: The APS Auction

Lot 59    

Fiji, 1870, Times Express, 1d black on rose, quadrillé paper, o.g., hinge remnants, strong unfaded rose paper, few small thins and tear at top, F.-V.F. appearance, a very rare Times Express issue. Scott No. 1.
SG No. 1    £4,500 ($5,360).

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 60 o   

Fiji, 1870, Times Express, 6d black on rose, quadrillé paper, manuscript "#" cancel, showing partial roulettes at right, F.-V.F., an attractive used example of this rare Times Express issue. Scott No. 3.
SG No. 3    £3,000 ($3,570).

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 61 ()   

Fiji, 1870, Times Express, 1s black on rose, quadrillé paper, no gum, showing partial roulettes on two sides, light soiling at top, Fine and rare. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 4    £2,250 ($2,680).

Realized: $675

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Lot 62 o   

Fiji, 1870, Times Express, 1s black on rose, quadrillé paper, position 10, manuscript "#" cancel, showing full roulettes at top and partial at left and bottom, tiny thin speck, otherwise Very Fine, a nice used example of this early high value; with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 5.
SG No. 4    £2,500 ($2,980).

Realized: $850

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Lot 63 ()   

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 1d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, no gum, showing full roulettes at right, fresh unfaded rose paper, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 6.
SG No. 5    £1,100 ($1,310).

Realized: $450

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Lot 64    

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 3d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, o.g., showing partial roulettes at top, small thin at left edge, Fine appearance. Scott No. 7.
SG No. 6    £1,800 ($2,140).

Realized: $260

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Lot 65    

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 3d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, position 19, large part o.g., showing full roulettes at right and a few at top, fresh bright rose paper, usual slight gum creasing, Very Fine and attractive; with 2022 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 7.
SG No. 6    £1,800 ($2,140).

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 66    

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 3d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, o.g., showing some partial roulettes at top, into frameline at left, bright and fresh, Fine, a lovely stamp. Scott No. 7.
SG No. 6    £1,800 ($2,140).

Realized: $525

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Lot 67    

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 6d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, o.g., lightly hinged, showing partial roulettes on three sides, Extremely Fine, a choice original gum example of this scarce Times Express issue. Scott No. 8.
SG No. 7    £1,500 ($1,780).

Realized: $1,150

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Lot 68    

Fiji, 1871, Times Express, 6d black on rose, laid bâtonné paper, o.g., showing partial roulettes on two sides, bright and fresh, Very Fine and attractive. Scott No. 8.
SG No. 7    £1,500 ($1,780).

Realized: $950

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