Sale 26: The Westpex Sale

Lot 2200 ()   

Byam, Carlton & Co., 1¢ black, imperf horizontally. Block of 4, unused, F.-V.F.
Scott No. RO49id    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2201 ()   

Eichele, Aug., 1¢ black, old paper. Unused, wonderful centering and nicely balanced margins, rich shade, an Extremely Fine gem, rarely encountered so nice.
Scott No. RO76a    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $800

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Lot 2202    

V.R. Powell Telegraph Matches, 1¢ black on buff. O.g., few edge defects at left, Fine, an attractive example of this rare match issue, far better condition than most due to the fragile thin pelure type paper it was printed on.
Scott No. RO150    $2,500.

Realized: $700

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Lot 2203 ()   

Hutchings & Hillyer, 4¢ green, silk paper. Block of 4, unused, large margins, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. RS141b    Estimate $500 - 750.

Realized: $475

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Lot 2204 ()   

Lyon Mfg. Co., 1¢ black, pink paper. Unused, beautifully centered, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine.
Scott No. RS167c    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $575

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Lot 2205 ()   

Swain, Jas., 8¢ orange, imperf, old paper. Unused, full margins, bright color, light crease, otherwise Extremely Fine, still a choice example of this rare private die stamp.
Scott No. RS232a    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Realized: $3,500

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Lot 2206 ()   

Rectification Tax, 1946, 1¢-$2000 complete. Unused, all fresh & choice, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. RZ1-18    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $1,150

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