Lot 212
Fiji, 1931, KGV, ½d-2d issues, on registered cover to Bristol, canceled "Davutu" straight line, Levuka date stamp of "26 Sep 31", another strike on reverse and "Suva 28 Sep" transit, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $80
Lot 213
Fiji, 1906-12 King Edward VII, ½d-£1 complete, watermarked Multiple Crown CA, o.g., all fresh with strong colors, F.-V.F. Scott No. 70-78.SG No. 118/24 £465 ($560).
Realized: $260
Lot 214 /o
Gambia, 1880-81, Queen Victoria, Embossed, 3d issues, Crown CC watermark upright, group of 3d including mint and used of the bright ultramarine, pale ultramarine and variety watermark inverted, and an intermediate shade, F.-V.F.SG No. 14B, 14Bc 14Bcw £467 ($570).
Lot 215
Gambia, 2000, 2000d-5000d Mammals complete, complete sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a rare set of complete sheets.Scott No. 3736-3738 $22,000.
Realized: $1,200
Lot 216
Gibraltar, 1807 Gibraltar to Somerset, England, datelined letter rated "3/-" and showing a good strike of the curved framed "Gibraltar" handstamp in a mixture of red and black, F.-V.F. and most unusual, ex-G. Osborn.Estimate $200 - 300.
About July 1807, the Packet Agent in Gibraltar, Mr. Hardcastle, acquired a red ink pad and switched to this from the black pad for stamping all mail, whether paid or unpaid. Evidently the stamp was not changed and the existing instrument was used uncleaned, with distinct traces of black showing.
Realized: $140
Lot 217
Gibraltar, 1807 Gibraltar to Somerset, England, datelined letter rated "2/6" and showing a choice strike of the curved framed "Gibraltar" handstamp in red, Very Fine and choice, ex-G. Osborn.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100
Lot 218
Gibraltar, 1833 Gibraltar to London, England, datelined mourning band folded letter from the Hoste correspondence, rated "2/10" and showing clear strike of curved framed "Gibraltar" handstamp, couple disinfection slits and detained in quarantine at Motherbank (Portsmouth), "FPO, Oc 25, 1833" transit backstamp, letter with content regarding the recent death of the King of Spain, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $70
Lot 219
Gibraltar, 1844 Gibraltar to Canterbury, England, datelined letter with "From Private John Dane, No. 990, 38th Regt." soldier endorsement at top and countersigned by commanding officer at bottom left, with magenta "1" rating and second type curved "Gibraltar, Paid" handstamp, London tombstone date stamp and arrival cds in reverse; some edge staining at right and small tear at bottom, F.-V.F., ex-G. Glassco, G. Osborn & G. Sattin.Estimate $200 - 300.
Letter from Private Dane, who was in a hospital feigning sickness and which gives details of garrison routine and reference to the Franco-Moroccan War, which ended shortly after the letter was written.
Realized: $180
Lot 220
Gibraltar, 1857 Gibraltar to London, England, folded letter sheet with "pr Arno" ship endorsement franked with G.B. 1857, 6d lilac (S.G. 68) tied by choice strike of "G" barred oval handstamp, blue "Gibraltar, Ship Letter, 29 Dec 1859" date stamp and red "Paid Liverpool Ship" tombstone transit date stamp, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot 221
Gibraltar, 1938, King George VI Pictorial, 2d gray, perf. 14, "ape on rock" variety, full o.g., bold color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 110a var.SG No. 124aa £700 ($850).
Realized: $200