Lot 2005
British Commonwealth, 1948 Silver Wedding Omnibus. Attractive complete set of 138 stamps, neatly displayed in mounts on White Ace specialty pages, catalog value Stanley Gibbons £2,000, o.g., lightly hinged, a Very Fine set.SG £2,000 ($3,237) Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $950
Lot 2006
British East Africa, 1895, "British East Africa" on India ½a-5r complete, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant colors, wonderfully fresh throughout, Very Fine, a choice set. Scott No. 54//70.SG No. 49/63 £600 ($971).
Realized: $700
Lot 2007 o
British East Africa, 1897 Queen Victoria, 4r carmine, watermark reversed, blue "Mombasa, 31 AU, 98" town cancel (not recorded by Minns), rich color, Very Fine, a rare used variety.SG No. 95x £700 ($1,133).
Realized: $650
Lot 2008
British Honduras, 1913-17, King George V, 1¢-$5 complete, o.g., never hinged, choice allover centering, strong vibrant colors, Very Fine and choice, a lovely never hinged set, accompanied by the 1921, 1¢ green (lightly hinged). Scott No. 75-84 $431 for hinged.SG No. 101/10 £350 for hinged ($567).
Realized: $525
Lot 2009
Newfoundland, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo Flight, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine. SG No. 235.Scott No. C18 $550.
Realized: $375
Lot 2010
Newfoundland, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo Flight. Pristine fresh with excellent centering, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. SG No. 235.Scott No. C18 $550.
Realized: $500