Sale 97: The Westpex Sale

Lot 140    

India & States, 1870s (Aug. 30) Poopoocottah, India to Worcester, Mass., cover bearing India 1a violet, 2a orange (12, 23) tied by fancy "M" grid cancels, matching "Poopoocottah, Aug 30" origin backstamp; reverse with Bombay (9.3) and "Too Late" framed handstamp along with Sea Post Office (9.4), New York (10.7) transits and Worcester (10.7) arrival cds; interesting long missionary letter; some edge wear, F.-V.F.; with 2010 Weiss certificate.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $120

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Lot 141    

Ireland, 1922, Dollard Provisional Govt. overprints on King George V "Seahorses", 2s6d to 10s complete, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bright colors, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 12-14.
SG No. 17/21    £300 ($390).

Realized: $180

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Lot 142    

Ireland, 1922, Thom Provisional Govt. overprints on King George V "Seahorses", 2s6d to 10s complete, o.g., never hinged, 2s6d & 10s left margin singles, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 36-38.
SG No. 44/46    £1,400 for hinged ($1,820).

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Realized: $1,400

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Lot 143    

Ireland, 1925, Free State overprints on King George V "Seahorses", narrow dates, 2s6d to 10s complete, o.g., lightly hinged, bright colors, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 77-79.
SG No. 83/85    £225 ($290).

Realized: $140

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Lot 144 /   

Ireland, 1927-28, Free State overprints on King George V "Seahorses", wide dates, 2s6d to 10s complete, o.g., 2s6d never hinged, others lightly hinged, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 77b-79b.
SG No. 86/88    £275 for hinged ($360).

Realized: $160

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Lot 145    

Jamaica, 1938, King George VI Pictorial, 1s green & purple brown, repaired chimney, o.g., lightly hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott No. 125 var.
SG No. 130a    £650 ($840).

Realized: $130

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Lot 146    

Madagascar, 1884, "British Vice-Consulate", 4d magenta, handstamp in violet, traces of original corner gum, bright and fresh, margins trimmed on sides, otherwise Very Fine, scarce; with 2011 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 12.
SG No. 8ab    £1,800 ($2,340).

Realized: $500

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Lot 147    

Cape of Good Hope - Mafeking, 1900, Sgt Mjr Goodyear, 1d blue on blue, o.g., paper hinge remnant, rich color, Fine.
SG No. 18    £1,200 ($1,560).

Realized: $375

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Lot 148    

Malta, Postage Due, 1925, 2½d black on buff, "2" of "½" omitted, left stamp in horizontal pair with normal, slightly glazed o.g., ample to large margins, Very Fine, an attractive se-tenant error pair. Scott No. J5a.
SG No. D5a    £900 ($1,170).

Realized: $325

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Lot 149    

Mauritius, 1926, Arms of the Colony, 20¢ purple, Multiple Script CA watermark, pane of 60, brownish o.g., never hinged, full sheet and gutter margins, bold color, some perf separations in margin, F.-V.F. Scott No. 178.
SG No. 221    £510 ($660).

Realized: $110

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