Sale 36: The Winter Sale

Lot 835    

India 1854, 4a blue and pale red, two singles, Used from Burma. Frame and heads die I, in combination with 1855, 1a red, die III on 1855 folded letter sheet to Norfolk, England, all tied by dotted lozenge cancels, red "India Paid" boxed handstamp, red entry cds and manuscript "via Southampton" endorsement, reverse with red "Shoaygyen, 13 Dec, 1855" origin and green "Norfolk, Fe 21, 1856" receiving cds's; 4a stamps with corners professionally added (cut to shape) with portions of cancels drawn over, otherwise Very Fine, still a very rare combination usage, ex Robson Lowe.
SG No. 18+15    Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.

Realized: $6,250

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Lot 836    

India 1865-68, 2a brownish orange + 8a rose. Tied by blue straight line company security handstamp and B1 octagon handstamps on folded letter to New York, red "Calcutta, India, Paid, Sp 27, 72" origin backstamp, front with London and New York cds's and scarce red "1/1d" handstamp credit to G.B.; light crease through 8a, Very Fine, Very Fine.
Scott No. 23+28    Estimate $150 - 200.

Franking pays the correct 10 annas (30 cents U.S.) per half ounce letter rate via Brindisi from 4-May-72 (Overseas Letter Postage From India 1854-1876, Martin & Blair) through at least Mar-1874.

Realized: $170

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Lot 837    

India 1911, First Aerial Post. Special magenta U.P. Exhibition Allahabad cachet tying pair of India ½a KEVII, to England (destinations outside India are rare), with appropriate backstamps including Feb 18 1911 Allahabad and March 10 1911 receiver at destination, open at top with minor cover wear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $75 - 100.

Realized: $750

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Lot 838    

Jordan 1922, 20p on 20p pale grey, violet surcharge. O.g., single nibbed perf at right, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 27A.
SG No. 34a    £900 ($1,413).

Realized: $425

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Lot 839    

Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika 1935, 1¢-£1 King George V pictorials complete. O.g., never hinged, rich brilliant colors, fresh and Very Fine. Scott No. 46-59 $725.
SG No. 110/123    £300 for o.g. ($471).

Realized: $450

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Lot 840    

Labuan 1883, $1 on 16¢ blue, red manuscript surcharge. With initials of postmaster A.S. Hamilton, part o.g., deep rich color, fresh and F.-V.F., a wonderful example of this early high value surcharge rarity; with 1964 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 15 $4,800.
SG No. 22    £4,250 ($6,672).

Realized: $2,600

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Lot 841    

Labuan 1891, 6¢ on 16¢ blue. O.g., nicely centered, bold color, Very Fine, a very scarce surcharge issue; signed H. Bloch, M. Thier. Scott No. 31 $2,750.
SG No. 37    £2,250 ($3,532).

Realized: $1,250

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Lot 842    

Mafia Island 1915, 7½h carmine, Deep Purple Overprint. Right sheet margin single, o.g., nibbed perf at bottom, fresh and otherwise Very Fine; signed Holcombe with his 1991 certificate. SG No. M3 B £600 ($942). Michel No. 13 B €1,000 ($1,370).
Scott No. NL20    $825.

Realized: $375

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Lot 843    

Malta 1858 Folded Letter to New York City. Franked with G.B. 1857, 4d rose, pair tied by "M" barred cancels, additionally franked with G.B. 1856, 6d lilac, pair canceled by "51" barred oval handstamps in London, New York entry cds additionally tying 4d pair, red Malta and London backstamps, Very Fine.
SG No. Z18+G.B. 69    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $270

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Lot 844    

Nauru 1924-47, ½d-10sh Freighter set complete. O.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, well centered throughout, 10sh with slight oxidation, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce never hinged set. Scott No. 17a-30a $161 for hinged.
SG No. 26B-39B    £170 for hinged ($267).

Realized: $200

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