31801901 Yacht 5Mk top value, no wmk. VFU with "Herbertshohe DNG 25/5 06" cds. SG 19 cat £650, Mi 19 cat €600. Lantelme BPP photo-cert. (P) $300$400
31811901 Yacht 5Mk top value no wmk. VFU with "Deutsche Seepost Neu-Guinea - Zweiglinie (Singapore) 25 12 03" cds as used on the "Prinz Sigismund" (note: perfs partly obscured by pmk in photo but all intact). SG 19 cat £650++, Mi 19 cat €600++ plus big premium for scarce pmk. Probably unique usage of 5Mk with Seapost pmk. Exp Dr Pirl. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $600$1000
31821892 cover franked Eagle 20pf (flts), tied by "Stephansort 20 5 92" cds, to Germany. SG Z11a cat £65 as loose stamp, Mi V48b cat €250 or Steuer cat €330 with this pmk. (P) $120$200
31831908 use of Yacht 10pf red Postcard with Powell no.64 Kieta 10 Sep cds. To Germany with Erfurt arrival d/s. VF. Mi P9 cat €70+, plus this cds cat €120 net value $100$150
31841898 PTPO opt 5pf Postcard, "Grus aus Neu-Guinea colour views on reverse. Superb fresh UN. Mi PP1. Scarce so nice (P) $60$120
31851898 PTPO opt 10pf Postcard, "Grus aus Neu-Guinea" colour views on reverse. Superb fresh UN. Mi PP2. Scarce so nice! (P) $60$120
31861898 PTPO opt 10pf Postcard, "Gruss aus Stephansort" colour views on reverse. Superb fresh UN. Mi PP2. Scarce so nice (P) $60$120
31871898 use of Germany 5pf Postcard uprated 5pf, with "Stephansort 8/3 98" cds. To Germany, with Domitz arrival cds. VF. SG Z9a cat £110 for loose stamp, Mi M46c cat €160 on cover, the card cat "from €80" for use in New Guinea. (P) $150$250
31881898 use of PTPO opt 5pf Postcard "Gruss aus Neu-Guinea", to Berlin, cancelled by Powell no.9 Herbertshohe 17 Apr d/s, minor cnr scuffs. Mi PP2 $100$150
31891898 use of PTPO opt 5pf Postcard "Gruss aus Stephansort" with Powell no.8 Stephansort 8 May cds. To Germany, arrival d/s. Mi PP1 $150$250
31901899 registered use of Germany 10pf Postcard uprated DNG 20pf opt tied by "Matupi" (31 May) cds (Powell 25), Matupi reg label. To Baden Baden, arrival cds & re-addressed with Friedrichroda cds. Rare registered use. (P) $400$600
31911899 use of opt 5pf double reply Postcard uprated opt 5pf, with "Stephansort 3/6 99" cds. To Germany, with message & UN reply card attached, plus Swinemunde arrival cds. VF. Mi P6 cat €175. (P) $120$200
3192ca 1900-15 letter seal "Kaiserliches Gouvernment von Neu-Guinea" on reverse of 1911 cover to Germany (flts) franked yacht 10pf tied by "Rabaul 4 9 11" cds, & with "via Siberia" h/s. Cover aged at top & opening flts. Letter seal VF. $70$120
31931900 use of Germany Eagle 10pf Lettercard (with margins). VFU, "Stephansort 1/1 00" cds. To Germany, with Ulm arrival b/s. Unlisted used in New Guinea. (P) $100$150
31941900 Registered use of Germany Eagle 10pf Lettercard (with margins), uprated opt 50pf, with "Friedrich-Wilhelmshafen 17/12 00" cds, "Einschreiben" h/s & m/s reg number. To Germany, with Colditz arrival b/s. VF. SG 6 cat £65, Mi 6 cat €60 -both as loose stamp. Lettercard unlisted used in New Guinea. (P) $350$500
31951900 reg cover franked opt 50pf tied by "Friedrich-Wilhelmshafen 17 Decimals" cds (Powell 18), to Germany, Colditz arrival b/s. Mi 6. (P) $250$400
31961901 use of opt 5pf double reply Postcard with Powell no.26 Berlinhafen 19 Jan cds. To Germany with Erfurt arrival d/s, reply portion attached. This cds cat €90 net value $100$150
31971900 use of Germany Eagle 10pf Lettercard (with margins), uprated Yacht 10pf with "Matupi 3/7 02" cds. To Germany, with Halle arrival b/s. VF. SG Mi 9. Lettercard unlisted used in New Guinea. (P) $250$400
31981902 use of Germany 2pf Postcard uprated DNG 5pf, 2 strikes of Powell no.25 Matupi 3 Jul cds. To Germany with Halle arrival d/s (P) $120$180
31991910 use of Germany 5pf double reply Postcard with Powell no.10 Herbertshohe 3 Dec d/s. To Germany with Erlau arrival d/s, reply portion attached. Mi cat €200+ $100$150
32031914-15 "GRI 4d" 5mm opt DNG Yacht 40pf.VF fresh MUH, trace of pencil lines along perfs at left & base as often. SG 24 cat £170 for M, should be at least £340 MUH. (P) $150$250
32051914-15 "GRI 8d" 5mm opt Marshalls Yacht 80pf (6th setting, pos.1). VFM. Retail $875, SG 58 cat £475, both as normal, while Gibbs rates 6th setting at 5x rarer than normal. Exp Bothe BPP plus 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $500$800
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NEW GUINEA - NWPI OPTS
32061915-18 opt 3rd setting horiz prs with mixed opts. KGV ½d green (SG 65) a-c (rounded cnr, plated as 2L25-26), Kangaroo 1st wmk 2d (SG 73) b-c & 2½d (SG 74) a-c. F-VFU, last with "Herbertshohe 6 AU 16" cds. (3 prs) (P) $150$250
3207 1915-16 opt Kangaroo simplified set 2d-£1 plus KGV set ½d-5d, all h/s diag SPECIMEN (Samuel type BEC2) applied by Bechuanaland Postal Authority to UPU distribution Specimen stamps. The kangaroos inc 1st wmk 2½d, 9d, 10/- & £1, 2nd wmk 2d, 6d, 1/-, 2/- & 5/-, 3rd wmk 3d. All type c opt except 2d is type a & 3d type b. KGV all type a opt. VF CTO, all with "Rabaul 5 JL 16" cds. SG 65, 67, 70, 72, 74, 79, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 92 & 96. These are the only NWPI with SPECIMEN opts ever recorded & each stamp is absolutely UNIQUE! While the reserve might seem high at first, it is actually only less than $1300 for each of these unique stamps. 1997 BPA photo-cert, while new Ceremuga AIEP photo-certs can be obtained on request either for all together, or individually for each stamp. (14) (P) $18000 $25000
32081915-16 opt KGV ½d green, horiz strip of 5 with substituted opt c,c,c,b,c. VF MUH. SG 65(var). (P) $150$250
32091915-16 opt KGV 1d red blk of 15 with three abc strips, inc var "nick near top of left frame" (pos 32). VF fresh MUH. SG 67(var) being ACSC 71(4)g. Scarce. $150$250
32101915-16 opt KGV 1d red vert abc strip of 5 inc vars "wattle line" (pos 31) & "flaw under neck" (pos 37). VF fresh MUH. SG 67(var) being ACSC 71(4)f,h. Scarce. (P) $200$300
32111915-16 opt KGV 1d red blk of 8 with 2 abc strips inc vars "Ferns" (2nd state pos 54) & "RA joined" (pos 60). Fresh w/c MUH. SG 67 cat £150+ for M, should be £300+ MUH. ACSC 71(4) a, j. Scarce. $200$300
32121915-16 opt KGV 1d carmine-red (deep) right pane, pos 1-30 forme of 30 with type acccbc row at base, with vars "distorted One Penny" & "thin One Penny" (retouch). VF 3M -1 tone spot, 27MUH. SG 67b(var) being ACSC 71(4)l,m. (P) $400$600
32131915-16 opt KGV 1d brown-red (G32) with type c opt (lwr marginal) strip of 6 (pos 55-60) with Die I, Die II (submerged) Die II (upright) Die I, Die I, Die I. Scarce to rare multiple, identified by shade (May 1918) as a late 4th setting opt printing. Stunning multiple, VF fresh MUH. SG 67/67c(var) cat £248 as hinged singles, so should be £496+ as MUH (P) $170$250
32141915-16 opt KGV 4d orange left pane 4th setting, pos 1-30 forme of 30, with 6 abc strips, hollow stop after W on pos 6 & 18, opt vars on 5 others. F-VF 5M/25MUH. SG70. Retail $450 as hinged singles. $300$450
32151915-16 opt KGV 5d brown left pane, pos 31-60 forme of 30 with 6 abc strips, showing vars "retouched shading lines behind kangaroo" (pos 55), "damaged NW corner" (pos 56), "notched left frame above lower corner" (pos 57) & "damaged NE corner" (pos 59). VF fresh 8M/22MUH. SG 70(var), being ACSC 122 l,m,n,o cat $850 for those alone w/o opt. $400$600
32161915-16 opt Kangaroo 2d grey 1st wmk, 3rd setting horiz strip of 6 with types c,c,c,c,b,c. Reinforced between 5 & 6, others mostly VF MUH. SG 73. Very scarce multiple. (P) $300$500
32171915-16 opt Kangaroo 2½d indigo, 1st wmk left pane pos 31-60 forme of 30 with 6 abc strips, lower row with type acccbc, plus varieties "Heavy coastline", "thick UR frame", "scratch over W of TWO". VF 10MLH/20MUH. SG 74, ACSC 71(2)d, h & i cat alone for these vars on no opt stamps $900, more MUH. (P) $500$700
32181915-16 opt Kangaroo 6d ultramarine, 1st wmk INVERTED, opt type a. VF fresh M. SG 78w cat £275, undercatalogued. (P) $230$350
3219 1915-16 opt Kangaroo 1/- Green 1st wmk (4th opt setting, 1st state with hollow stops, plate 2, pos L31-60) forme of 30 with 6 abc strips of 3, Hollow stops on pos 6, 12, 16, 18, 20 & 24. Host stamps with plate varieties "Dent in left frame" (L38) "Bulge in left frame" (L45), "Break in Gulf of Carpentaria (L47) & "Shading break in Gulf of Carpentaria" (L53). F-VF M/MUH, couple minor tones. SG 81 cat £1800 as M singles, plus huge premium for the comp forme of 30. Retail $4500+ for M. Superb exhibition piece. (30). (P) $1500 $2500
32201915-16 opt Kangaroo 1/- green, 1st wmk, abc strip. VF fresh MUH. SG 81 cat £240 for M, should be at least £480 MUH. (P) $300$500
32211915-16 opt Kangaroo 6d ultramarine 2nd wmk (4th setting, opt state 1, hollow stops) comp forme of 30 (pos 31-60), with 6 abcstrips of 3, hollow stop varieties on pos 6, 12, 16, 18 & broken stop pos 2 & 26, wmk lines at right & at base. F-VF M/MUH. SG 88. A very scarce, rarely seen multiple, one for the specialist. (30). (P) $500$800
32221915-16 opt Kangaroo 2d grey 3rd wmk, plate 1, right pane, pos 31-60 forme of 30 with hollow stops pos 36, 46, 48 & 50 plus varieties "nick in right frame near top", "dent in left frame near top", "break in Qld coast" & "BENCE". VF 6M/24 MUH, SG 94(var) being ACSC 7(1)l, m, n, o cat $610 as hinged w/o opt. $300$500
32231918 surch "One Penny" on Kangaroo 1/- abc strip of 3. F-VFU. SG 101 cat £400+ (P) $300$450
32241918-23 opt KGV 1d carmine-red, 5th setting plate 2 pane IV, pos 35, die I substituted cliché. U, thinned, nice appearance. SG 103a cat £600, retail $850. (P) $200$300
32251918-23 opt KGV 1d carmine-red Die II. W/C fresh MUH, crisp white gum. SG 103b cat £110 for M should be at least £220 MUH. Retail $400. (P) $180$275
32261918-23 opt KGV 1d carmine-red, horiz Die I/II pr. Superb fresh MUH, w/c. SG 103b(var) cat £110 as hinged single, MUH should be at least double, plus premium for pr. Retail $400+. (P) $200$300
3227 1918-23 opt KGV 1d red blk of 8 with 2nd unit Die II substituted cliché. Superb fresh MUH, some perf separation in middle. SG 103b/ba cat £926 as M singles, so should be at least double, £1852 MUH singles, plus premium for blk. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $1800 $2800
32281918-23 opt KGV 4d orange plate 1, left pane, pos 1-30 forme of 30. Very fresh 4M/26MUH, 1 with inclusion. SG 104. Retail as hinged singles $450. $300$450
32291918-23 opt Kangaroo 3d Die II. Superb fresh MUH. SG 109a cat £70 for M, should be at least double, £140 MUH (P) $100$150
32301918-23 opt Kangaroo 9d violet Die IIB 3rd wmk (5th setting, plate IV, pos 4L1-30) comp forme of 30, host stamps with eight ACSC listed varieties inc pre-substituted cliches (pos 3 & 4), retouched UR cnrs (pos 9 & 10), retouched shading over 2nd E of Pence (pos 12), "white flaw in 1st N of NINE (L23). Plus unlisted types inc retouched shading lines, minor frame breaks, & misc dots or spots. Stain on LR stamp. F-VFM (8), MUH (22). Pane retail $2000+. SG 112. Comp forms very scarce to extremely rare,great exhibition or study piece for the specialist! (P) $900$1500
32391919-23 opt KGV 4d violet, perf OS. VF MUH. SG O20 cat £225 for M, should be at least £450 MUH. Very scarce genuine perf OS. 2013 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $300$450
32421916 Missionary cover franked opt KGV 1d red (flts), tied by "Madang 22 JAN 16" cds, with light strike of German "Kaiserliches Obergericht Rabaul" cachet in violet, m/s "Censored", "Passed Censor Rabaul" tape at top, 2 Brisbane censor d/s in red, Brisbane arrival b/s. (P) $600$800
32431916 printed cover registered to England franked Kangaroo 1st wmk 2½d type b pr tied by Rabaul cds, German type registration label, b/s Sydney, London & Bradford. SG 74 cat £32, & "from x5" on cover. (P) $250$350
32441916 Registered cover franked opt Kangaroo 2½d 1st wmk, tied by "Rabaul 16 Nov 16" cds, crowned "Passed Censor 20 NOV 1916 Rabaul" h/s in violet, German type reg label. To England, Sydney & London b/s. Scarce. (P) $350$450
32451916 Registered cover (tape stain at base) franked opt KGV 5d opt type c, tied by "Kawieng 16 11 16" cds, to England, with crowned oval "Passed Censor Rabaul 20 Nov 1916" h/s, with b/s of Sydney, London & Birmingham. SG 72 cat £17, & "from x5" on cover. (P) $100$200
32461917 Registered cover (tones) to England franked Kangaroo 1st wmk 2½d (2) & 1/- (2) -ea opt type a & c, tied by Rabaul cds (13 Mar), German type reg label, crowned "Passed Censor Rabaul" cachet in violet, Sydney & London b/s. SG 74 & 81 cat £172, & "from 5" on cover. (P) $250$350
32471918 Registered cover franked opt Kangaroo 3d olive 3rd wmk (SG 96) abc strip of 3, tied by "Rabaul 7 MAR 16" cds, German type reg label. To England, Sydney & London b/s. Attractive. (P) $300$400
32481918 Reg cover (repaired cnrs) to England franked opt Kangaroo 2nd wmk 9d violet type ab pair, tied by Rabaul cds, German type reg label, Sydney, Liverpool & London b/s. (P) $120$180
32491918 reg cover franked Solomon Is KGV ½d pr & Papua 1/- black & orange bisect, plus on reverse Solomons KGV 1d blk of 6 & Australia 2d Kangaroo bisect all tied by strikes of Kieta cds, to London. Very unusual! (P) $350$500
32501923 cover franked opt KGV 2d orange pr tied by partial "Rabaul ? AU 23" cds. To Sydney. Attractive double-rate cover. (P) $300$400
32511924 (19 May) Registered OHMS envelope Rabaul-USA bearing unusual combination of 1918-23 opt Kangaroo 6d greyish ultramarine & 1922-23 opt KGV perf OS 2d red, both stamps with faults prior to being affixed. $100$150
3252 1924 reg cover to USA franked KGV opt 2d orange & 2d scarlet strip of 3 tied by Rabaul cds (12 Dec), h/s reg details with m/s number, b/s Sydney & Oakland. SG 121-22 cat £8 & "from x4" on cover. (P) $200$300
NEW GUINEA
32531925-28 Huts set ½d-£1, inc 3 shades of 6d. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 125-36 cat £425. (15) (P) $375$475
32541925-31 Huts OS set 1d to 2/-. VF MUH, mixed gum types. SG O22-30 cat £65 for M, should be at least double, £130 MUH. (9). (P) $120$180
32661932-34 Undated Bird OS set 1d to 5/-, the 2/- with interesting plate dot in margin. VF fresh MUH. SG O42-54 cat £275 for M, should be at least £550 MUH. (13). (P) $550$750
32671935 Bulolo Airmail £2 violet. VF fresh MUH. SG 204 cat £350 for M, should be at least double, £700 MUH. (P) $550$750
3268 1935 Bulolo Airmail £5 green. Superb fresh MUH, right marginal. SG 205 cat £750 for M, should be at least £1500 MUH. (P) $1300 $1800
3275 1942 Stampless cover "No Stamps Available" (no flap, centre fold, edge flts etc) printed for "New Guinea Mission -from the Bishop of New Guinea" & Lakatoi at UL. To England with oval TAX h/s endorsed "25c", plus censor cachet & "Brisbane 16 DE 42" b/s. (P) $200$300
NEW HEBRIDES - FRENCH
32761941 France Libre opt set 5c-10Fr, plus Postage Due set 5c-1Fr. VF MUH, usual colonial gum. SG F65-76, FD77-81 cat £295. (17) (P) $100$150
NEW ZEALAND
3277 1857-63 QV Chalon 1/- dull emerald-green, imperf, no wmk, white paper. Fresh UN, 4 margins, expertly repaired margins on 2 sides, superb appearance. CP A6c(1) cat NZ $30,000, SG 16 cat £20,000. Extremely rare in unused condition. 1989 Raybaudi photo-cert. A new certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $6000 $9000
32781857-63 QV Chalon 1/- dull emerald-green, imperf, no wmk. U, 3½ margins, sl flts, light barred pmk. CP A6c cat NZ$4500 for VF, SG 16 cat £1800. (P) $300$500
3284 1903 QV 4/- brown-red Postal Fiscal, wmk NZ star (1mm spacing, so not SG wmk 12), perf 11. VF fresh M. SG F71(var) would cat £225, CP Z5f, NZ retail $300. Very seldom seen. (P) $150$250
32851905-06 Universal 1d rose-carmine imperf coil pr with 2 large holes ea side, from "dot" plates. Superb fresh MUH. SG 365 cat £320, CP GS3a cat NZ$750 -both as M singles, should be at least £640 or NZ$1500 MUH, plus premium for pr. (P) $450$650
32901907-11 OFFICIAL opt Milford Sound 2/-, rough perf 14. Superb fresh MUH, very w/c. SG O66 cat £85+ for M, should be at least £170+ MUH, NZ retail $850++ (P) $200$300
32911907-11 OFFICIAL opt Mt Cook 5/-, wmk NZ star sideways, perf 14. VF fresh M. SG O67 cat £160. NZ retail $600 (P) $180$250
3292 1907-11 OFFICIAL opt Mt Cook 5/-, wmk UPRIGHT instead of sideways. Superb fresh M, perfect centring. SG O67a cat £1200+ & much undercatalogued. Outstanding example of this very rare stamp - only the 2nd we have ever offered. 2010 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $1200 $1800
32941925 Dunedin Exhibition set ½d-4d. VF fresh MUH. SG 463-5 cat £32 for M, should be at least double, £64 MUH. NZ retail $160. (3) (P) $60$80
32951925 QV 15/- green postal fiscal on Cowan paper perf 14½ x 14. Postally VFU "Reefton 14 AU 31" cds. SG F141 cat £225. NZ retail $550. (P) $100$200
32961926-34 KGV Admiral 2/- blue on Jones paper, wmk NZ star inverted. VFM. SG 466w cat £70, NZ retail $120. (P) $50$70
32971927-33 OFFICIAL opt KGV Admiral 2/- blue, Cowan paper, variety large white flaw at right. VF fresh MLH. SG O112 cat £85. NZ retail $250. (P) $80$120
32981927-33 OFFICIAL opt Arms 5/- green. Superb fresh MUH. SG O113 cat £300 for M, should be at least £600 MUH. NZ retail $1100. Rare genuine -certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $500$700
32991929-30, 1934 & 1938 Healths 1d+1d. VF fresh MUH. SG 544-5, 555 & 610 cat £50 for M, should be at least £100 MUH. NZ retail $233. (4). (P) $80$120
33001931 Health Smiling Boy set 1d & 2d. VF fresh MUH. SG 546-7 cat £150 for M, should be at least £300 MUH, NZ retail $1200 (P) $350$500
33011931 Health Smiling Boy set 1d & 2d. VF fresh MLH. SG 546-7 cat £150. NZ retail $440. (2). (P) $120$160
33021931 Health Smiling Boy set 1d & 2d. VFU. SG 546-7 cat £135, NZ retail $400. (2) (P) $110$150
33031931-35 Airmail 3d perf 14 x 15. VF fresh MUH. SG 548a cat £130 for M, should be at least £260 MUH. NZ retail $375. (P) $180$250
33051931-40 Arms 25/- greenish blue, single wmk Cowan paper. VF fresh MUH. SG F159 cat £600 for M, should be at least double, £1200 MUH. NZ retail $2000+ (P) $900$1200
33061931-40 Arms £4 light blue, single wmk Cowan paper. VF fresh MUH. SG F166 cat £500 for M, should be at least double, £1000 MUH. NZ retail $1500 (P) $800$1200
3307 1931-40 Arms £4.10/- deep olive-grey single wmk Cowan paper. Superb fresh MUH, pristine gum. SG F167 cat £1800 for M, should be at least double, £3600 MUH. NZ retail $6500. Very rare genuine MUH -certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $3000 $4500
33131931-40 Arms 7/6 olive-grey single wmk unsurfaced Wiggins Teape paper. VF MUH. SG F185 cat £250 for M, should be at least double, £500 MUH. NZ retail $1000. (P) $450$600
33141933 OFFICIAL opt Arms 5/- green vertical opt. VF fresh M. SG O113 cat £300. NZ retail $750. Scarce genuine. 2007 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $250$350
33151937 Kermadecs Sunday Island 3d blue ship local stamp, bottom marginal vert pr, error bottom stamp printed DOUBLE. Superb fresh MUH. Only 720 printed & exceptionally rare as se-tenant with error. (2). (P) $700$1000
33161937 Kermadecs Sunday Island 3d blue Ship local stamp, error stamp printed DOUBLE. VFM, vert gum bend. Only 720 printed & rare with error. (P) $250$350
3317 1939 surch 35/- on Arms 35/- orange. Superb fresh MUH. SG F186 cat £800+ for M, should be at least double, £1600 MUH. NZ retail $2000+. Rare so superb (P) $1000 $1500
33191940 surch 11/- on Arms 11/- yellow, single wmk. VF fresh MUH. SG F189 cat £250 for M, should be at least double, £500 MUH, NZ retail $600 (P) $200$300
33271940-58 surch Arms 3/6 on 3/6 (both), 5/6 on 5/6 & 11/- on 11/-, mult wmk. VF MLH. SG F212-15 cat £206, NZ retail $380. (4) (P) $120$160
33281940 Centennial Official opt set ½d-8d, all variety "ff joined in pr with normal". VFU. SG O141a-50a cat £686++ as singles, plus premium for se-tenant prs. 2013 Ceremuga photo-cert. (8 prs). (P) $350$700
3329 1954-63 QEII Official 2½d & 3/- (issued 1963) colour trial PROOFS, 4 ea value in diff colours "A-H" imperf & affixed to Bradbury Wilkinson approval cards, both endorsed "Approved for engraving 28 6 62", one endorsed to show what colour to be used. VF fresh M. SG O162 & 167(p). UNIQUE (8 stamps on 2 cards). (P) $5000 $7000
33301958 QEII 2d opt in error on 1½d "stars". VF fresh MUH. SG 763b cat £130 & undercatalogued. NZ retail $300. Scarce genuine example (beware of forgeries!). (P) $120$160
33311959 Scout Jamboree 3d sepia & carmine, horiz IMPERF pr. VF fresh M, all 4 margins. SG 771(var). Very rare. (P) $300$500
3332 1962 Health engraved imperf printed ESSAYS in unissued designs (close to issued stamps) comprising 2½d + 1d (3) & 3d + 1d (3) with diff colour backgrounds, plus central vignette only (overlapped, but not adhered to) affixed to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd approval card, endorsed "as submitted 2 4 62", with that date also h/s on reverse. These are engraved, issued stamps were photogravure by De La Rue. Unique & remarkable (P) $5000 $7000
33331963 Railway Centenary 3d train IMPERF, wmk "NZ / star" sideways, plus 4 progressive proofs, all horiz prs. SG 818(var). VF fresh MUH. Retail $1500. (10) (P) $400$700
3335 1996 Health 40c self adhesive "Teddy Bear" design error, from withdrawn 1st printing. Superb MUH on original backing paper. SG 2003a cat £1300. NZ retail $3500. Very scarce item for New Zealand specialist or thematic collector. (P) $1300 $2000
33361900 very large Official cover (large part, 300x210mm), franked Mount Cook ½d green (66) in 2 blks of 30 & blk of 6, tied by "Wellington 26 JE 00" cds. Plus 2 other large part fronts franked Universal 1d perf 11 blk of 24 tied by "Wellington 19 AP 01" cds, or franked White Terrace 1d (40, 1 fallen off), tied by "Wellington 15 OC 00" cds. All to England, with arrival pmks for Hull, London & Liverpool. Stamps at edges with expected flts for such large cover. SG 273c, 274a & 278 cat £113 as loose singles, plus premium for such large U blks. Extremely rare & unusual usages. (P) $300$500
33371938 Great Britain - New Zealand "Calpurnia" crash cover -stamp floated away & illegible cds, with typed label affixed "Salvaged from the air-mail liner Calpurnia" & with NZ PO label on reverse with "Timaru 23 Dec 1938" oval cachet. Typical battered condition. Crashed in Lake Habbaniyah Iraq. AAMC 834 for covers to Australia & this is much scarcer. (P) $300$500
NEW ZEALAND - ANTARCTIC
33381911 Victoria Land opt 1d. VF fresh MUH. SG A3 cat £55 for M, should be at least £110 MUH (P) $80$120
NIGERIA
33391914-29 KGV £1 purple & black on red Die II. VF fresh MUH. SG 12ba cat £225 for M, should be at least £450 MUH (P) $300$450
33401916 KGV Revenue 1/- grey-green & grey wmk Mult Crown. F-VF F/C, M/S cancel, sl perf flts. Bft 4 cat £375. Extremely rare stamp of which almost all of the very few known examples are in poor condition. (P) $300$500
NORFOLK ISLAND
33411947-65 MUH pre-decimal collection inc Ball Bay set (inc 3d & 2/- white paper), 1953 Pic set to 5/-, 1960 Pic set to 10/- plus 10/- opt SPECIMEN, surch, Local Govt etc. All diff. VF fresh MUH. SG cat £186, retail $430. (62) $130$170
3342 1980-81 Aircraft 1c Gypsy Moth imperf PROOF (was issued as 2c) on Harrison & Sons approval card -sm tone at left. SG 237(p). Apparently UNIQUE proof of unissued value/design combination. (P) $4000 $6000
3343ca.1954 formular Lettercards with Pictorial 3½d, Ball Bay 4d, Post Office 5d, Scene 5d, ANZAC 5d, plus black example. VF UN. ACSC FLL3 cat $300. (6) $150$250
33441935 reg cover franked Australia 3d Macarthur (2) tied by "Norfolk Island Australia (21 Mar) cds to USA, b/s of Norfolk, Sydney & Washington. (P) $230$350
33451938 cover to England franked Australia KGV 2d red tied by 2 strikes of "Norfolk Island Aust 1 NOV 38" cds, another smaller strike of "Norfolk Island 10 NO 38 Australia" alongside. (P) $120$180
33461951-53 Registered Envelopes formular type, brown on cream franked 1/- & ½d Ball Bay, or 2/5 Surcharge. F-VF fresh UN. ACSC FRE 3 cat $225. (3). $140$200
NYASALAND
3347 1908-11 KEVII £10 purple & ultramarine, wmk mult crown, chalk-surfaced paper. VF fresh M, with nice original gum & overall unusually nice condition for this difficult stamp. SG 82 cat £12,000. Exceedingly rare top value. RPSL photo-cert (P) $8000 $11000
33481908-11 KEVII £10 purple & ultramarine top value, opt SPECIMEN, wmk Mult Crown. F-VF M. SG 82s cat £1100 (normal M cat £12,000). (P) $900$1200
33491913-21 KGV £10 purple & dull ultramarine top value opt SPECIMEN, wmk Mult Crown. VF fresh M. SG 99s cat £700 (normal M cat £8000). (P) $700$1000
33501950 Postage Due set 1d-6d VF fresh MUH. SG D1-5 £100 (5) $70$100
ORANGE FREE STATE
3351 1883 Tree 2d violet trial perf 12 blk of 4 from De La Rue trial sheet discovered in 1972. The sheet was 4 panes of 60, with 1 pane imperf, 1 perf vertically only, another only horiz, & the pane this blk came from which only had 43 stamps remaining that produced 9 blks of 4. This blk is from pos 15/16 - 21/22, with photocopy of original sheet before broken up. VF fresh 1MLH/3MUH. SG 49(var). Important specialist item. (P) $2000 $3000
3352 1897 Tree 6d blue prepared but unissued, later opt VRI, a pane of 60 with margins 3½ sides & plate no.2 at base. Stamps VF fresh 2MLH/58 MUH, a couple with gum creases. SG footnote cat £3900 as M singles, should be double for MUH, thus near £7800 for this, plus premium for pane. Great rarity as a full pane & a spectacular exhibition item. (P) $5000 $7000
3353 1900 VRI 6d opt Tree 6d carmine comp UL pane of 60 from 1st opt setting with level stops, varieties "6 omitted" & "no stop after V", plus plate no.2 at top. VF fresh 14MLH/46MUH, inc the "6 omitted" superb MUH. SG 108/a/b cat £3160 as M singles, should be double for all the MUH, thus £5485 for this, plus premium for pane. Great rarity as a full pane & a spectacular exhibition item. (P) $4000 $6000
PAKISTAN
33541948 Independence 1½a blue, IMPERF vert pr. VF fresh MUH, right marginal, all 4 margins. SG 20(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $130$200
33551948 Independence 1R red, IMPERF blk of 4. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 23(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $300$500
33561948-57 Lloyds Barrage 2½a green, 3½a bright blue & 4a reddish brown, IMPERF blks of 4. VF fresh MUH, left marginal, all 4 margins. SG 30-33(var). Rare only 1 sheet of ea recorded. (3 blks of 4). (P) $500$800
33571948-57 Hostel 1R ultramarine, IMPERF vert pr. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 28(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $130$200
33581948-57 Khyber Pass 10R magenta, 15R blue-green & 20R violet, IMPERF vert prs, top 3 values. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 41-43(var). Rare, only 1 sheet of ea recorded. (3 prs). (P) $600$900
33591949-53 Karachi Port Trust, crescent to left, 6a blue, 8a black & 12a scarlet, IMPERF blks of 4 (6a & 8a top marginal). VF fresh MUH, odd light gum wrinkle, all 4 margins. SG 48, 49, 51(var). Rare, only 1 sheet of ea recorded. (3 blks of 4). (P) $500$800
33601949 Jinnah Death Anniv set 1½a-10a, IMPERF blks of 4. VF MUH, all 4 margins. SG 52-54(var). Rare, only 1 sheet of ea recorded. (3 blks of 4). (P) $600$900
33611951 Independence Anniv 2½a carmine, IMPERF blk of 4. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 55(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $250$400
33621951 Independence Anniv 3a purple, IMPERF blk of 4. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 56(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $250$400
33631951 Independence Anniv 6a brown-orange, IMPERF blk of 4. VF fresh MUH, left marginal, all 4 margins. SG 59(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $250$400
33641951 Independence Anniv 8a sepia Official, IMPERF blk of 4. VF MUH, bottom marginal, all 4 margins. SG 60(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $250$400
33651951 Independence Anniv 12a slate, IMPERF blk of 4, bottom marginal with De La Rue imprint. VF MUH, diag bend, all 4 margins. SG 62(var). Rare, only 1 sheet recorded. (P) $250$400
33661952 Scinde Dawk Anniv set 3a & 12a, IMPERF horiz prs. VF fresh MUH, all 4 margins. SG 63-64(var). Rare only 1 sheet of ea recorded. (2 prs). (P) $200$300
PALESTINE
33671918 EEF 1Pi ultramarine, LL cnr marginal blk of 6 with control C18, rouletted. VF fresh MUH. SG 3 cat £85 for M control blk, should be at least double, £170 MUH. (P) $120$180
33681918 EEF set 1m-20Pi, wmk Royal cypher, all UR cnr marginal. VF fresh MUH. SG 5-15 cat £45 for M, should be at least double, £90 MUH. (11). (P) $100$150
33691918 EEF set 1m-20Pi, wmk Royal cypher. VF fresh MUH, all right marginal. SG 5-15 cat £45 for M, should be at least double, £90 MUH. (11). (P) $90$120
33701918 EEF set 1m-20Pi, wmk Royal cypher. VF fresh MUH. SG 5-15 cat £45 for M, should be at least double, £90 MUH. (11). (P) $90$120
33711921-22 opt set 1m-20Pi opt type 7 sans serif. VF fresh MUH. SG 60-70 cat £150. (11). (P) $120$160
33721922 opt basic set 1m-20Pi, opt type 8 sans serif, mixed perfs. (20Pi is perf 14). VF fresh MUH. SG ex 71-89 cat £248 for M, should be at least double, £496 MUH. (15). (P) $400$600
33731937 use of Imperial Reply Coupon 12m, wmk "GVR". F-VFU, but not cashed, with "Allenby Road PO Tel Aviv 13 JU 37" cds. (P) $130$200
33751901-05 Lakatoi BNG ½d black & green Hesshaimer enlarged proof print (169x132mm) on wove wmk paper dated "1922" with number 600 at base. VF UN as made. (P) $200$300
33761901-05 Lakatoi BNG 2/6 black & brown, wmk horiz, thick paper. Superb fresh MLH. SG 8 cat £650. Retail $1200+ for so nice. (P) $650$900
3377 1901-05 Lakatoi BNG 1/-, wmk vert, thin paper, comb perf, right marginal. Superb fresh MUH. SG 15a cat £900 for M, should be at least double, £1800 MUH. Only around 180 sold! 2013 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1300 $2000
33821906-07 Lakatoi opt large Papua 1/-, wmk vertical, line perf 14, thick paper. VFU appearance, sm tear at right, "Port Moresby 29 NOV 06" cds. SG 27 cat £1400. Very rare. 2010 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $600$900
33831906-07 Lakatoi opt small Papua set ½d-2/6 wmk vert. F-VFU. SG 38-45 cat £250+ (8). (P) $200$275
33841907 Lakatoi opt small Papua 2d, wmk vert, FULL SHEET of 30 with varieties "inverted d for P in Papua", "raised Pa in Papua" & "white leaves". Stamps VF MUH, sl aging. SG 40 cat £150 as M singles, should be at least double, £300 MUH, plus premium for sheet & varieties. $150$300
33851907 Lakatoi opt small Papua selection inc wmk horiz, thick paper 2½d, 1/- & 2/6, wmk horiz, thin paper ½d & 2½d (3), wmk vert thin paper ½d, 1d, 2d & 4d to 2/6, wmk vert thick paper 2½d & 1/-. F-VF fresh MLH/MUH. SG 34-45a cat £780. Retail considerably higher at $2000. (16). (P) $750$1000
33861907-10 Lakatoi large Papua perf 11 set ½d & 2/6. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 47-8 cat £69. (2). (P) $60$80
3387 1907-10 Lakatoi large Papua 2/6, variety "POSTAGIE" (position 5), wmk crown A sideways perf 11. Superb fresh M. SG 48a cat £1300+. Extremely rare as only 136 sheets printed & variety was only once per sheet. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert (P) $1500 $2000
33881907-10 Lakatoi small Papua set 1d to 1/- inc both 2½d shades, wmk upright (inverted), perf 11. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 49-54 cat £126. (7). (P) $110$150
33891907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 1d black & rose wmk upright, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "rift in clouds". Stamps mostly VF fresh MUH. SG 49 cat £165 for M, should be at least double, £330 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. $250$350
33901907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 2d black & purple, wmk upright, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "rift in clouds". Stamps mostly VF fresh MUH. SG 50 cat £660 for M, should be at least double, £1320 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. $900$1300
33911907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 2½d black & pale ultramarine, wmk upright, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins inc "rift in clouds". Stamps VF MUH appearance, a few black specks in gum. SG 51a cat £390 for M, should be at least double, £780 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. (P) $600$900
33921907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 1/- black & orange wmk upright (inverted), perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "rift in clouds". Stamp VF UN, some perf separation or reinforcement. SG 54 cat £1260, plus premium for sheet. (P) $1000$1500
33931907-10 Lakatoi small Papua set ½d to 1/- wmk sideways, perf 11. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 59-65 cat £103. (7). (P) $90$120
33941907-10 Lakatoi small Papua ½d black & yellow-green, wmk sideways, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "rift in clouds". Stamps mostly VF fresh MUH. SG 59 cat £68 for M, should be at least double, £136 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. $120$180
33951907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 4d black & sepia wmk sideways, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "deformed d" variety & "rift in clouds" etc. Stamp VF MUH. SG 63/63a cat £223 for M, should be at least double, £446 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. (P) $350$500
33961907-10 Lakatoi small Papua 6d black & myrtle green, wmk sideways, perf 11, comp sheet of 30 with margins, inc "rift in clouds"etc. Stamp VF fresh MUH. SG 64 cat £300 for M, should be at least double, £600 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. (P) $500$700
33971907-10 Lakatoi small Papua ½d to 1/- (ex 6d rarity), wmk sideways (crown to left), perf 12½. VF fresh M/MLH. SG ex 66-71 cat £46. (5) $40$60
33981910-11 Lakatoi large Papua set ½d-2/6, perf 12½, wmk inverted, inc both 2/6 types. VFU. SG 75-83 cat £190. (9) (P) $170$230
3399 1910-11 Lakatoi large Papua 2/6 black & brown type B, perf 12½, comp sheet of 30 with margins. Stamps mostly VF fresh MUH. SG 82 cat £1500 for M, should be at least double, £3000 for MUH, plus premium for sheet. Extremely rare sheet. (P) $2500 $4000
34001911-15 Lakatoi monocolour set ½d-2/6 inc both shades of ½d & 2½. VF MUH. SG 84-91 cat £70 hinged, so £140 for MUH. (10). (P) $150$250
34011916-31 Lakatoi set ½d to 10/- plus ½d, 1d, 1½d, 2d & 2½d shades. VF M/MUH. SG 93-105 cat £287. (19). (P) $250$350
34021916-31 Lakatoi set ½d to 10/-, plus 1932 9d & 1/3. VFU. SG 93-105 & 127-8 cat £376. (15) (P) $300$400
34041916-31 Lakatoi 10/- green & pale ultramarine top value, bottom marginal with Harrison imprint. VF fresh MLH. SG 105 cat £160, for single stamp, plus premium for imprint. (P) $200$300
3405 1917 "ONE PENNY" opt Lakatoi on 2/6 rose-carmine, wmk INVERTED & vertical instead of sideways. An important recent discovery of which only 1 sheet of 40 existed (note: no other vert-upright wmks are known on any of the "One Penny" opts). Superb MUH. SG 111w newly listed at £2000 for M, should be double, £4000 MUH. Great addition to any specialist collection of Papua. Similar examples sold for between $2000 & $3000+ in our previous auctions. 2011 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1800 $2800
34061929-30 AIR MAIL opt Lakatoi 3d sepia-black & bright blue-green, Harrison printing, yellowish paper. VF fresh MUH. SG 113 cat £50 for M, should be at least double, £100 MUH. Copy of RPS photo-cert of blk it came from. (P) $100$150
3407 1930 Airmail opt on 1/- sepia & olive, Harrison printing, error opt INVERTED. Superb fresh MLH. SG 117a cat £14,000. Only 1 sheet of 40 printed & the "inverted aeroplane" is the most famous error of Papua. 2013 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $12000 $18000
34081931 TWO PENCE opt Lakatoi 1½d cobalt & light brown comp sheet of 40, Mullett printing with margins & imprint, inc "Postace" variety with 1 unit officially replaced (must have had some error!) attached by sm pieces of selvedge. Superb fresh 4MLH/36 MUH. SG 121/121a cat £618 for M, should be at least double for the MUH, so £1200. Extremely rare sheet as only 70 Mullett sheets overprinted! (P) $1000$1500
34091931 TWO PENCE opt Lakatoi 1½d bright blue & bright brown comp sheet of 40 Ash printing with margins & imprint, inc "Postace" variety. Superb fresh 4MLH/36MUH. SG 122/122a cat £67 for M, should be at least double for the MUH, so £126. $120$180
34101931-32 OS opt Lakatoi set ½d-2/6. Superb fresh MUH. SG O55-66 cat £130 for M, should be at least £260 MUH. Scarce (12) (P) $275$400
34111932-40 Pictorial set ½d to £1. F-VF MLH, sl tropicalised gum. SG 130-45 cat £500. (16). (P) $150$250
3412 1932-40 Pictorial set ½d-£1. Superb fresh MUH. SG 130-45 cat £500 for M, should be at least £1000 MUH. Scarce (16) (P) $1000 $1300
34141932-40 Pictorial set ½d-£1. VFU, selected set, all light cds. SG 130-45 cat £450. (16) (P) $275$375
3415 1934 British Protectorate set 1d-5d as large DIE PROOFS in issued colors, on chalk-surfaced paper, with approval initials & dates in the LR cnrs. Overall F-VF, stamp areas & surrounding margins are nice condition while there are some flts well away from the stamps, all nice colors (The die proofs were solidly glued on both sides of margins using inorganic adhesive inside sunked presentation mounts from which they have been removed & professionally cleaned. The remains of the mounts are included with the lot & on reverse cards have violet oval "Commomwealth Bank of Australia / Fitzroy, Victoria / Stamp Printing Branch" h/s, and also approval initials & dates matching those on the proofs). SG 146-49(p). The only proofs of this issue recorded & an obsolutely unique set for the specialist. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $10000 $20000
34161901 BNG Lakatoi Postcards 1d & 1½d. F-VF CTO "Port Moresby 5 JAN 10", 1½d bend & both with usual light spotting. H&G 1&2. ACSC PAP 1&2 cat $400 for CTO. (2). (P) $200$300
34171917 Registered Envelope Lakatoi 4d orange on buff size G. Superb UN. ACSC PAP3 cat $400. Only 1000 printed. (P) $250$400
34181920? use of PPC of Port Moresby franked Lakatoi ½d & 1d with "Samarai 19 MAR 20?" cds. To Algeria! SG 93 & 94. Extremely rare destination. $100$200
34191926 Use of Lakatoi 4d orange Registered Envelope uprated Lakatoi 2d (total 3d postage & 3d registration), with "Port Moresby 23 FEB 26" cds, plus reg label. To Germany with Papua Treasury address label & b/s of Papua, Sydney & Berlin. Superb U. Only 1000 issued & very rare proper commercial use! (P) $700$1000
34201927 use of PPC "The Winding Path Samarai", franked Lakatoi 1½d with "Samarai 20 JUN 27" cds -another on other side. To Algeria! & endorsed "41 jours" -ie took 41 days to arrive. $100$200
34211933 reg cover franked 1932 Pic 9d tied by Bwagaoia (27 Apr) cds in violet, another on rev, red & black reg label to Scotland, b/s Melbourne & Perth. $100$150
34221933 cover franked Lakatoi 1d & ½d tied by "Port Moresby 28 JE 33" cds. To Cayman Is with "Tax" h/s & m/s 2d, with Centenary ½d & 1½d to pay postage due tied by "Georgetown SE 2 1933" cds. VF. (P) $120$200
34231935 Official cover h/s OHMS in violet, to England (sl tones), franked Lakatoi 2d perf OS, tied by "Port Moresby 3 MY 35" cds. VFU. SG O49 cat £50 as loose stamp & "from x10" on cover. Very rare usage. (P) $250$400
34241935 FFC Port Moresby-Darwin franked Lakatoi 3d plane opt & Jubilee opt 2d, tied by "Port Moresby 7 SP 35" cds, & with Darwin arrival b/s. Signed by pilot. AAMC P90 cat $600. Very rare, only tiny number flown (P) $250$400
34251935 FFC Oroville-Daru franked Lakatoi plane opt 3d tied by signature of Officer in Charge Oroville Police Camp, with endorsement & signature on reverse, Daru arrival cds & signed by pilot. VF. AAMC P95 cat $375. Only 117 flown. Scarce (P) $250$350
34261936 FFC Daru-Mt Blucher parachute drop, franked Lakatoi plane opt 3d, tied by "Daru 18 JE 36" cds, with endorsement & signature on reverse of Officer in Charge Mt Blucher Police Camp, plus signed by pilots. VF fresh. AAMC P104 cat $200. 192 flown. Scarce (P) $150$200
34271937 FFC Port Moresby-Lake Kutubu franked Coronation 2d tied by "Port Moresby 11 OC 37" cds, signed by pilot & on reverse by Officer in Charge at Kutubu Police Camp. Plus photo of the Junkers plane used for flight. VF. AAMC P117 cat $600. Only 17 flown (P) $500$750
34281937 FFC Lake Kutubu-Port Moresby franked Coronation 1d pr, tied by "Port Moresby 31 OC 37" arrival cds, endorsed & signed on departure by Officer in Charge at Lake Kutubu Police Camp, plus signed by pilot. VF, cple tiny tone spots. AAMC P121 cat $600. Only 17 flown. Rare (P) $450$600
34291938 FFC England-Papua Empire Airmail Scheme franked 1½d tied by "Newport 23 JUL 1938" machine pmk, with pictorial violet cachet & rare "Unclaimed GPO Port Moresby Returned to Writer" finger cachet, plus Townsville & Port Moresby b/s. VF. AAMC P137. $60$100
34311960 Postal Charges opt basic set 1d on 6½d to 3/- on 2½d. VF fresh MUH. SG D2-6 cat £50+. Retail $150. (5) (P) $70$100
34321960 "POSTAL SERVICES 6d" opt with Postage blocked out on 7½d blue. VFU appearance, reperfed at base. SG D1 cat £450. Rare genuine example as only 800 printed (beware of plentiful forgeries often sold as genuine by dealers!). Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $250$350
34331962 Native Patrol 5/- prepared but unissued. VF fresh MUH. Printed in 1961 for release in 1962 but was rejected & most stocks burnt, except 2 or 3 sheets (120-180 stamps) kept for archives. Rare. (P) $500$800
34341965 United Nations set 6d, 1/- & 2/- IMPERF Die Proofs, ea in Dept of Posts & Telegraphs sunken card, endorsements on reverse. SG 79-81(p). Extremely rare. (3). (P) $800$1200
34361985 Ceremonial Structures set 10t-60t rejected 1st printing which was unissued, WITHOUT "t" after value & smaller format -o/w similar to issued set. VF fresh MUH. SG 496-99(e). Rare. (4) (P) $300$450
34371987 Fish 17t IMPERF, left marginal horiz pr, variety blue shifted up. VF fresh MUH. SG 539(var). Only 1 sheet recorded with colour shift. (P) $90$150
3438 1987-88 Ships Lithographed set 45t, 70t, 80t & K2, on ordinary paper, prepared but UNISSUED. Designs 45t "Eendracht" (later issued as 70t), 70t "Neva" (as 45t), 80t "San Pedrico" (as 35t) & K2 "Merrie England". Issued stamps photogravure by Courvoisier on granite paper. Superb fresh MUH. SG cat mentioned in footnote but unpriced. The unissued sets of 4 were supplied to PNG Post new issue agents overseas in advance of issue date, & the agent in USA managed to sell 42 sets "in error" before the issue was recalled & all stocks officially destroyed. The rarest set of PNG! Previous set we sold realised $3800+ in auction 298. (4) (P) $2500 $3500
34391991-93 Bird of Paradise 10K 1991 date UR cnr single with "Leigh-Mardon" imprint & 1 Kapul tab in right margin, from rare 1st reprint. VF fresh MUH. SG 650(var). Retail $375+. Previous realised between $250-$800. (P) $200$400
34421995 Bird of Paradise 21t surch, 2nd printing comp set of 6 thick opts, on 1992 dated large T set, 1993 small t & the rare 1992 dated small t set. VFU with "Unitech 14 SE 95" Lae cds. SG 755b-58b, 755b(var), 756(var), Mi 743I.II/II.II & I.II/1992, 746I.II/II.II & I.II/1992, cat €510+. Rare genuine set, only around 1200 sets printed -beware of forgeries of the 2 rare values! Key stamps with 2012 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (6) (P) $200$300
34432001 Surch 50t/25t Sydney 2000 Olympics, error opt DOUBLE! -opts beside each other. Superb MUH. Mi 906DD, SG 906(var). From the only known sheet of 50 found at Boroko PO in Jan 2002. Spectacular! 2005 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $550$800
34442001 Surch 50t/25t Sydney 2000 Olympics, error opt TRIPLE! from top marg so the 3rd "50t" missing! as shifted to the stamp below -only 5 examples can exist. Superb MUH. Mi 906DD, SG 906(var). From the only known sheet of 50 found at Boroko PO in Jan 2002. Spectacular error! 2004 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert. (P) $550$800
3445Papua New Guinea Booklets collection 1970-2004. 1970 Shell 5c (non serif). 1971 Shell 7c. 1972 Constitution 7c "Fly TAA", "Olivetti", "LF Burney" plus scarce "Interpex" opt (Pf cat $270). 1992-93 Birds 21t & 45t range inc all vals with & w/o imprints, plus with & w/o hanger. 1993 Small Birds 60c & 90c with & w/o hanger, plus ea with & w/o imprint. 1994 Cars 21t & 45t. 1995 Fungi 25t & 50t. Good coverage of 1998 World Cup Shell 25t-K1 ea val with & w/o imprint. 2003 Villages 65t. 2003 Dolphins 65t Humpback & Bottlenose. 2003 Freshwater Fish 70t Rainbow & Mogurnda. 2004 Headdress Sepik & Simbu. All diff. SG cat £480+, Pf cat $1075+. (43). $275$400
3446Papua New Guinea: MUH collection 1952-2006 in 2 Seven Seas albums, plus covers in Victoria stamp traders binder. Almost comp inc 1952 Pictorial set to £1 plus 10/- & £1 opt SPECIMEN. 1957 Surcharges plus 7d imprint blk of 4 with variety deformed "d". 1958 Pictorial set to 5/-. 1963 Pictorial set to £1 plus 10/- & £1 opt SPECIMEN both sizes. 1964 Bird set to 10/- plus 5d error "missing green". 1966 Butterfly set to $2. 1969 Shell set to $2. 1973-74 Panorama set to $2. 1982 Coral set to K3. 1988 Ship set to K3. 1989 Fish 20f/17t plus blk of 4 showing strong offset of surcharge plus single with variety "only 1 bar across t". 1992 Birds of Paradise set to K2. 1994 Emergency opt set to 1K on 70t (retail $425). 1995 Bird of Paradise 21t opt set of 6 2nd printing Large T 1992 & 1993 45T & 90T plus small "t" 45t & 90t. 1995 Tourism 65t imprint blk of 9 with 1 stamp showing error missing "65t". Appears comp for all def & commems to 2006. Postage Due 1960 opt set to 3s. 1960 Numeral Postage Due set to 3/-. Also range of pre-stamped envelopes 1984-2005. All diff. Almost all VF fresh MUH. SG cat £1750+, retail $3500+ plus albums which retail with the pgs an extra $400+ so total retail $3900+ (1125, 50 M/S & 38 covers). $1000$1500
3447Scout Badges: PNG 1960s-80s district badges (41) with ribbon (22, all pre-1970), inc Fairfax (black on white -extremely rare) plus later version back on yellow, Eastern Highlands Fife Bay (2 diff), Finschafen (2 diff), Hall Sound, Morobe (Bird of Paradise) & Western Highlands (TPNG). Bound (19 diff) & others (9) inc "National Scarf Badge" (4 diff) & 1963 Lae Jamborette. This last badge would be particularly scarce. Some stains on the ribbons (ex manufactures work book). Mostly near new condition. (50). $250$350
34481965 Inwards Large part Parcel front from USA addressed on parcel post label to Capuchin Mission, Mendi, Southern Highlands, franked Postal Charges 6d blk of 4 & 1/- blk of 6 to pay Customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, with "Mendi" cds & boxed charges h/s. USA Indianapolis $5.80 meter stamp (damaged) franking & cds, with "Gift - No export License Required h/s & International, Parcel Post label. Travel grime & staple rust marks but overall CG. Very rare & probably unique franking. (P) $300$600
3449 1965 Inwards near comp Parcel front from Australia franked Postal Charges 1/6 & 3/- pr to pay Customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, tied by "Tari 27 OC 65" cds & with boxed charges h/s. Australia with single franking of £1 Navigator tied by "Armadale 28 SE 65" cds, plus with Parcel Post customs declaration form & Customs labels. Extremely rare usage of £1 Navigators in combination with Postal Charges (P) $1000 $2000
34501965 Inwards large part Parcel front (290x150m) from Australia to Lutheran Mission, Pangia, SHD franked Postal Charges 1d & 3d strips of 3 to pay Airmail Surcharge Fees, tied by "Pangia 19 MR 65" cds, & with boxed charges h/s & "duty free Madang" h/s. Australia franking of 2/- Flower pr (flts) tied by "George St Bne 17 FE 65" cds. Overall GC. $300$600
34511965 Inwards Large part Parcel front approx 310x270mm from Australia addressed to Tari, Papua franked Postal Charges 1/- pr (bends) to pay Customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, tied by "Tari 26 OC 65" cds & with boxed charges h/s. Australia franking of Colombo Plan 1/- plus 4/- & 5/- Navigators, plus Parcel Post Customs declaration label with "Bacchus Marsh 22 SE 65" cds. Rare. $400$800
34521965 Inwards large part Parcel front from Australia Baptist Mission, Komplan via Mt Hagen franked Postal Charges 3d blk of 6 & 1/- (3) to pay Customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, tied by "Mount Hagen 15 AP 65" cds, & with boxed charges h/s. Australia franking of 2/- Flower pr & 5/- Navigator pr tied by violet "Russell Lea" VIC cds, with damaged Parcel Post Customs declaration label. Scarce wrinkling/creases overall quite presentable. $250$500
34531965 Inwards Large part Parcel front from Australia with pictorial address label to Secretary, Wewak Golf Club franked Postal Charges 1/3 to pay Customs Fee, tied by "Wewak 19 MY 65" cds. Australia franking of 10/- Navigator pr tied by "Broadway 22 AP 65" cds & with Parcel Post Customs declaration form & "Customs Collect" tape, plus Customs Assessment card for this parcel especially with Original assessment card. $400$800
34541965 Inwards Large part Parcel front approx 240x270mm addressed to Methodist Mission, Mendi franked Postal Charges 3d blk of 24 to pay Customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, with "Mendi 29JY65" cds & with boxed charges h/s. Pictorial addressed label, with 20/- chief parcel Sydney 27 May 65 meter machine franking, plus Parcel Post Customs declaration label. A little travel grime overall GC & unique franking. (P) $400$800
34551965 Inwards Large part Parcel fronts (2) from USA to missions in the Southern Highlands, 1 franked $1 Patrick Henry, other 18x5c Commems both with International book post labels, additionally franked Postage Charges 6d (2) or 6d strip of 3 to pay customs &/or Airmail Surcharge Fees, tied by "Ialibu" or "Mendi" cds with boxed charges h/s. Overall GC Rare. (2 pieces). (P) $400$800
PERU
34561857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 1R blue, imperf, white paper, unissued. F UN. Yv 1a, SG 1(var) see footnote, normal cat £1700. Only 800 printed. (P) $130$200
34571857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 1R rose, imperf, unissued colour. F UN. Yv 1b, SG 1(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34581857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 1R yellow imperf, unissued colour. F UN. Yv 1d, SG 1(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34591857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 2R rose-brown, imperf, white paper, unissued. F-VF UN, 2 tiny thins, 4 margins. Yv 2c, SG 2(var) see footnote, normal cat £1900. Only 800 printed. (P) $130$200
34601857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 2R yellow, imperf, unissued colour. F UN. Yv 2d, SG 2(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34611857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 2R green, imperf, unissued colour. F fresh M. Yv 2e, SG 2(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34621857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 2R brown, imperf, unissued colour. F UN. Yv 2f, SG 2(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34631857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co 2R blue, imperf, unissued colour. F UN. Yv 2a, SG 2(var) see footnote. Only 800 printed. (P) $70$100
34641857 Pacific Steam Navigation Co Specialised Forgery Collection. Starts with c1870 Moens 1R & 2R engraving (for use in his catalogue). ca1870 Friedl Woodcut 2R. Forgery type I by Spiro inc 1R 5 diff colours & 2R (5 diff). Type II by Young inc 1R (5 diff) & 2R (5 diff). Type III by Fournier inc 1R (4 diff) & 2R (4 diff inc 2R orange & 2R blue prs). Also 2R green full sheet of 25, showing varnish & precancel Type 4 by Oneglia inc 1R (4 diff) & 2R (4 diff). Type 5 1862 by Zechmayer which are distinctive by their crudity & unusual colours inc 1R (4 diff) & 2R (7 diff). Type 6 by Perloni which again is distinctive, being very diff from the other types inc 1R (2 shades of brown, plus blue) & 2R brown. Type IX 1R blue. Type 10 inc 1R (4 diff) & 2R (2). Also range of the various pmks used (14) plus Forgery of the ca1886 Luggage receipt 1s. All diff. F-VF M/U, majority U. Very scarce offering of this interesting study. (105). $400$700
34651886? Pacific Steam Navigation Co 20c black Luggage Receipt with control no 000733, perf 12½. MUH, darker gum, some flts. Mentioned in Melville's "Stamp of the Steamship Companies". Very rare. (P) $150$250
34661886? Pacific Steam Navigation Co 80c blue Luggage Receipt with control no 001675, perf 12½. F-VF MUH, sl tropical spots. Mentioned in Melville's "Stamp of the Steamship Companies". Very rare. (P) $200$300
34671886? Pacific Steam Navigation Co 1s rose Luggage Receipt with control no 003174, perf 12½. Superb MUH, darker gum. Mentioned in Melville's "Stamps of the Steamship Companies". Very rare. (P) $300$500
34681899 Liberty set 5S orange-red & 10S blue-green, pearl ornaments at sides, plus 1899 Postage Due set 5S yellow-green & 10S purple-brown, opt SPECIMEN diag in red, ex American Banknote Co archives. VF fresh MUH. Yv 124-25s, T38-39s normal cat €2807 for M; Sc 158-59s, J34-35s normal cat US$2555 for M; SG 353s-54s, D355-56s normal cat £2555 for M, should be at least double, £5110 MUH. (4). (P) $500$800
34701853 Maria 5r red-brown. VFU, 4 large margins, barred "1" pmk. SG 1 cat £1400, Mi 1b cat €1400. Rare classic in unusually nice condition. (P) $600$800
34711895 St Anthony set 2½r-1000r. VFU. Mi 109-23 cat €1500, SG 327-41 cat £1800. Only 8044 sets printed. Exp. (15). (P) $650$900
3472 1895 St Anthony 300R slate & bistre. VFM. SG 339 cat £325, Mi 121 cat €250. Only 9604 printed. (P) $130$180
3473 1895 St Anthony 1000R deep lilac & green, top value. VF fresh M. SG 341 cat £1100, Mi 123 cat €1000. Only 8044 printed. (P) $500$700
PORTUGAL - COLONIES
3474Lorenco Marques: 1918 Red Cross Fund opt Ceres set ¼c-1E on 15c. F-VF fresh MLH. SG 188-99, Af 159-70. (12). (P) $70$100
3475Mozambique: 1895 700th Anniv St Anthony opt set 5R-300R. VF UN, as issued, mostly very fresh. SG 71-79 cat £246, Af 41-49 cat €284 & both much under-catalogued. Rare set that is hardly every seen. (9). (P) $250$350
QATAR
34761969 Airmail cover (reverse annotations) franked Sultan 5np pr & JFK opt Falcon 50np, tied by "Dukhan Qatar 23 AU 69" cds. $180$275
RHODESIA
34771892 Arms set 1d - £5, IMPERF plate proofs in 1st issued colors, thick paper, no wmk. Superb fresh UN as made, all 4 large even margins. SG ex1-13(P) cat £5550 as normals and imperfs actually much rarer. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $3500$5000
34781892-93 Arms £5 sage-green, no wmk. VF fresh UN (ex printers archives), right marginal. SG 12 cat £1600. (P) $550$800
34791892-93 Arms £10 brown, no wmk. Superb UN (ex printers archives), right marginal & unusually w/c. SG 13 cat £2750. Rare top value. Sorani & Raybaudi photo-certs (P) $1000$1500
3480 1892-93 Arms £5 sage-green & £10 brown, plus 1898-1901 Arms £5 deep blue & £10 lilac all in BLOCKS OF FOUR! F-VF fresh UN (ex printers archives), 1st 2 typical centring, 2nd £5 some sl thins, 2nd £10 superb. SG 12-13 & 92-93 cat £43,400 = A$80,000 as singles. Extremely rare unused group of blks offered at a very low reserve as per vendors request. Certificates can be obtained on request. (4 blks of 4) (P) $9000 $15000
34821896 BSA opt Hope set ½d to 1/-. VF fresh M, few bends. SG 58-64 cat £325. (7). (P) $230$300
34831896 BSA opt Hope set ½d to 1/-. F-VFU. SG 58-64 cat £350 (7) (P) $250$350
3484 1898-1908 Arms £5 deep blue, perf 14. Superb fresh MLH with original gum that has been sl redistributed to appear MUH (cert calls it regummed, with which we strongly disagree). SG 92 cat £3250+. Exp Pfenniger, plus 2011 BPA photo-cert. (P) $2000 $3000
34851910-13 Double Head 2½d ultramarine perf 14, blk of 4. VF fresh MLH. SG 172 cat £300++ as singles. Rare multiple. (P) $300$500
34861910-15 Double Head 2½ ultramarine perf 15 marginal with part Waterlow imprint. VF fresh MUH. SG 172 cat £75 for M, should be £150 MUH, plus premium for imprint. (P) $80$120
34871897 cover franked Arms ½d, 2d & 4d tied by "Bulawayo MY 2 97" cds. To USA, with b/s of New York "PONY Paid All" & "Happy Camp California". SG 30, 41 & 44a cat £6 & "from x6-10" on cover. $100$150
RHODESIA & NYASALAND
34881954-56 QEII Pictorial set ½d-£1. Specialized proof collection beautifully written on pages in thick album, prepared in the late 1970s by Robson Lowe Ltd when they acquired the Waterlow printers archives. Superb fresh MLH/MUH. SG 18-31(P). The collection shows blocks of 4 with small security punches from every separate printing of each value; The lower values are represented by 64 imperf blks & 45 perf blks being 4-6 imperf blks of each value as 1 blk for each printing, and 3-6 perf blks, plus 3 imperf & 3 perf marginal booklet pane blks of 6. The high values have 29 imperf blks & 26 imperf blks of centres only, plus 26perf blks being 3-7 imperf blks & 4-7 centre proof blks of each value, and 2-6 perf blks, many being marginal & with various marginal inscriptions or markings etc. Spectacular & absolutely unrepeatable collection. (820) (P) $10000$15000
3489 1954-56 QEII Pictorial 4d brown, block of 10, 1st stamp with trial "OFFICIAL" opt prepared as an essay for proposed issue of official stamps. Stamps superb fresh MUH. SG 5(O). These trial opts were prepared only on the 4d, 2/6 & 10/- values to show each of the stamp size formats, and only the 1st 3 stamps in one sheet of each were overprinted! The 1st 2 stamps from each sheet were split off as vertical pairs (with 1st being affixed in printers archives and having adhesions as a result, 2nd being sent to the postal authorities & whereabouts unknown). So with only 2 examples recorded it is an extremely important unissued stamp, being unique in a se-tenant block, and unique in MUH condition. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $4000 $7000
3490 1954-56 QEII Pictorial 2/6 black & rose-red, block of 10, 1st stamp with trial "OFFICIAL" opt prepared as an essay for proposed issue of official stamps. Stamps fresh MUH, 2 normals vert crease, official superb. SG 12(O). These trial opts were prepared only on the 4d, 2/6 & 10/- values to show each of the stamp size formats, and only the 1st 3 stamps in one sheet of each were overprinted! The 1st 2 stamps from each sheet were split off as vertical pairs (with 1st being affixed in printers archives and having adhesions as a result, 2nd being sent to the postal authorities & whereabouts unknown). So with only 2 examples recorded it is an extremely important unissued stamp, being unique in a se-tenant block, and unique in MUH condition. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $5000 $8000
3491 1954-56 QEII Pictorial 10/- blue-green & orange, block of 10, 1st stamp with trial "OFFICIAL" opt prepared as an essay for proposed issue of official stamps. Very fresh, 6 normals adhesions or vertical creases, official superb. SG 14(O). These trial opts were prepared only on the 4d, 2/6 & 10/- values to show each of the stamp size formats, and only the 1st 3 stamps in one sheet of each were overprinted! The 1st 2 stamps from each sheet were split off as vertical pairs (with 1st being affixed in printers archives and having adhesions as a result, 2nd being sent to the postal authorities & whereabouts unknown). So with only 2 examples recorded it is an extremely important unissued stamp, being unique in a se-tenant block, and unique in MUH condition. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $6000 $9000
ROMANIA
34921868-70 King 4b deep blue on white paper. VF fresh MLH, 4 large margins. SG 66c at £80, Mi 19 cat €80. (P) $130$200
34931868-70 King 4b blue on yellowish paper. F-VFM, 4 margins. SG 69 cat £140, Mi 19x cat €160. (P) $180$275
34941893-99 King colour trial proofs on wmk PR paper, 3b orange, 10b brown, & 25b green, plus a 15b pink as issued. VF fresh MUH. SG 318(p), 320(p), 321 & 322(p), Mi 101 & 103-5(p). (4). (P) $250$350
34951893-99 King 2L colour trials on wmk PR paper in dull rose & slate, blue & orange, blue-black & dull green. M/MLH. SG 32(p), Mi 109(p). (3). (P) $90$130
34961920 King imperf colour trial PROOFS with blank value labels in black, rose, ochre, blue & violet. VF UN as made, all 4 large margins. SG 923(p), Mi 264(p). (5). (P) $150$250
34971926 King's Birthday colour trial PROOFS with wmk vertical wavy lines with 10b orange, 25b black, 50b dark green, 2L slate & 10L dark brown. VF fresh MLH/MUH. SG 1051-3(p), 1055p & 1060(p), Mi 293-5(p), 297(p) & 302(p). (5). (P) $120$180
34981926 King's Birthday 10L imperf colour trial PROOFS with wmk horiz wavy lines, in yellow, black & dark green. VF fresh M, 4 large margins. SG 1060(p), Mi 302(p). (3). (P) $110$170
34991931 Scouts set 1L-6L plus 1934 MAMAIA opt 25b error opt shifted so appears on 4 cnrs. The last creased, o/w VF fresh MUH. SG 1221-5 & 1289 cat £50+, should be at least £100 MUH. Mi 413-17 & 468(var) cat €68+ for normals, plus shifted opt. (6). (P) $90$150
35001935-40 King 25b olive-black variety large void at UR due to paper fold, with missing design on reverse. Stamp VF MUH. SG 131o(var), Mi 489(var). Unique! (P) $90$150
35011935-40 King 1L violet IMPERF marginal blk of 4. VF fresh MUH, 4 margins. SG 1312(var), Mi 491U unpriced. (P) $180$275
35021945 Defence Fund set 20L+580L to 100L+500L, all in sheetlets of 4, white paper. VF fresh MUH. SG 1746-57 cat £380 as singles, should be at least double, £760 for sheetlets, Mi 885-96KLB cat €850+. Very rare. (12 sheetlets) (P) $400$600
35031945 Defence Fund set 20L+580L to 100L+500L, all in sheetlets of 4, coarse grey paper. VF UN, as issued. SG 1746-57 cat £380 as singles, should be at least double, £760 for sheetlets, Mi 885-96yKLB cat €850+. Very rare. (12 sheetlets) (P) $400$600
RUSSIA
3504 1935 Chelyuskin Disaster set 1k-50k. VF fresh MUH, nice original gum. SG 678-87, Mi 499-508. Key set & seldom seen genuine MUH. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (10). (P) $1700 $2300
35051887 Registered cover to Netherlands Indies, with "Windawa" cds, Russian stamp apparently lost in transit, to Batavia with London transit & "Batavia 20 1 1887" arrival b/s then redirected to Capetown with Registered Letter Office arrival b/s. Apparently misplaced there as then has official resealing label tied by "Cape Town AP 5 93" cds (6 years later!!!) & with another "Cape Town AP 5 95" cds. Amazing usage! (P) $350$500
RUSSIA - ARMENIA
3506Armenia: 1922 Hammer & Sicle 3R carmine imperf PROOF LL cnr blk of 6 on thick white chalky paper. Superb fresh UN as made. SG 199(p), Mi Iic(p). Very rare. (P) $400$600
RUSSIA - CIVIL WAR
3507Karelia: 1922 Arms set 5p-25M. VF fresh MLH. Mi 1-15 cat €200, SG 1-15 cat £350. (15). (P) $130$200
3508South Russia: 1919 Registered cover (edge flts) franked Denikin Arms 15k scarlet blk of 4 & 10k bronze-green (flts) tied by "Syrovikino Pod 7.12.19" cds, with reg label, plus special army letter seal on reverse. Rare usage from small town in Ukraine. (P) $200$400
RUSSIA - UKRAINE
3509Carpatho Ukraine: 1945 Broken Chain 100F LL cnr blk of 5 plus 3 star labels & plate number 1. Fresh MUH, crease at left & some perf separation. Mi 79A cat €200 as singles, plus premium for the star/plate blk. (P) $200$300
3510Carpatho Ukraine: 1945 Star 40F green UL cnr blk of 8 (2x4), error IMPERF between horiz at centre. Stamp VF MUH, typical patchy gum. Mi 83(var) cat €80 for normals, plus big premium for the 2 error prs. (P) $200$300
3511Carpatho Ukraine: 1945 Star 60F red LL cnr blk of 6 (3x2), with plate number 1 & error IMPERF between vertically between 1st 2 columns. VF MUH, typical gum. Mi 84(var) cat €60 as singles, plus big premium for plate blk & for the 2 error prs. (P) $150$250
3512Carpatho Ukraine: 1945 Star 100F blue & red blk of 8 (4x2), error IMPERF between vertically at centre. VF MUH. Mi 85(var) cat €240 as normals, plus big premium for the 2 error prs. (P) $150$250
ST. HELENA
35131863 QV 4d carmine, imperf. VF fresh UN, almost 4 margins. SG 5 cat £500. (P) $200$300
35141922-37 KGV Ship 2d grey & slate, LL cnr marginal blk of 4 with plate no.1, LL stamp variety "cleft rock". Stamp VF MUH, darker gum. SG 100/100c cat £141 for M, should be at least double, £282 MUH, plus premium for plate blk. (P) $200$300
35151922-37 KGV Ship 3d bright blue, LL cnr marginal blk of 4 with plate no.1, LL stamp variety "cleft rock". Stamps VF fresh MUH. SG 101/101c cat £116 for M, should be at least double, £232 MUH, plus premium for plate blk. (P) $170$275
35161922-37 KGV Ship 1½d rose-red, bottom marginal blk of 4, UR stamp variety "torn flag". VF fresh MUH. SG 99/99b cat £108 for M, should be at least double, £216 MUH, plus premium for blk. (P) $150$250
35171922-37 KGV Ship 1½d rose-red LL cnr marginal blk of 4 with plate no.1, LL stamp variety "cleft rock". VF fresh MUH. SG 99/99C cat £98 for M singles, should be at least double, £196 MUH, plus premium for plate blk. (P) $150$250
ST. LUCIA
35181872 St Lucia Steam Conveyance Cy Limited set 1d-6d. Superb fresh MUH. (3). (P) $90$150
35191872 St Lucia Steam Conveyance Cy Limited set 1d-6d, blks of 4. Superb fresh MUH. (3 blks). (P) $300$500
35201953 QEII 10c blue DIE PROOF on thin greyish paper (93x98mm), probably as used on aerogrammes, endorsed "Toli? Blue" & "2" in pencil. Superb fresh UN as made, sl wrinkles etc well away from stamp. Extremely rare with only several printed. (P) $700$1000
SAMOA
35211877-80 Express 6d bright violet, state II, perf 12½, pos 2. VFU, imperf at top from sheet edge. SG 6 cat £700+. Odenweller A4b.Very rare genuine. 2006 Odenweller AIEP photo-cert. (P) $550$800
35221877-80 Express 5/- green, state II, imperf at top from edge of sheet, perf 12½. Postally FU, with 2 m/s strokes. SG 9 cat £1300. Very rare genuine. (P) $200$400
35231877-80 Express 1d blue FULL SHEET of 20, state III, perf 12. VF 5M/15MUH. SG 15 cat £760 for M singles, the MUH should be at least double, so £1330 for this, plus huge premium for rare sheet. Very scarce genuine, not reprint or forgery. (20). (P) $400$800
35241877-80 Express 6d bright violet, blk of 4, state III, perf 12, imperf at top & bottom from edge of sheet. VF M/MUH, disturbed gum. SG 17 cat £240+. (4). (P) $150$250
3525 1886-1900 Palms ½d red-brown plate PROOF in LL cnr blk of 4 on no wmk paper. Fresh UN, sl vert crease at right. SG 21(p). Very rare. (P) $600$1000
35261886-1900 Palms ½d purple-brown perf plate PROOF on no wmk paper. UN, flts. SG 2(p). Very rare. (P) $70$100
35271886-1900 Palms ½d purple-brown imperf plate PROOF on no wmk paper. UN, flts. SG 21(p). Very rare. (P) $70$100
35281894-1900 "Red Cross" 5d red plate PROOF on no wmk paper. VFM. SG 71(p). Very rare. (P) $150$250
3529 1896-1900 King 2½d pale rose DIE PROOF on no wmk paper. VF fresh UN as made, 4 huge margins. SG 44(p). Rare. (P) $100$200
3530 1896-1900 King 2½d rose DIE PROOF on card. VF fresh UN as made, 4 huge margins. SG 44(p). Rare. (P) $100$200
35311935 Pictorial set ½d to 3/- essays of the same views & values, w/o the ornate frames of the issued stamps. 6 values together in red, the other 3 together in orange, on no wmk thick paper. UN as made, a little dirty. SG 180-88(e). Attractive & extremely rare. (6 in 2 blks). (P) $400$800
35321971 Samoa Couriers Pacific Delivery Service local delivery stamps 25c black, 37c brown & 50c green tied by pieces by "Satupaitea 30 JL 71" cds, each endorsed with origin & destination. (3). (P) $100$200
3533 1895 use of Palms 1d blue Postcard (edge flts, etc), rare 1st printing, with" Apia DEC 4 95" cds, uprated Palms ½d -does not belong. To London, with West Kensington arrival cds. Plus a VF UN, & 1902 use of German Samoa 5pf Yacht Postcard (flts) to Germany, with "Apia 13 3 02" cds & Hannover arrival. Both U with full messages. (3). $100$150
3534 1897 Registered cover franked Palm 6d (SG 62) tied by "Apia AUG 11 97" cds, plus USA 8c, both with San Francisco oval pmks. To "The Supreme Court, New Brunswick USA", with "New Brunswick NJ Registered" oval pmk, redirected to Nova Scotia & New Brunswick in Canada, with 5 diff reg number h/s & 3-line San Francisco h/s, with b/s of San Francisco, "St John NB Canada" & " Fredrickton NB", plus "B 10 20 97" in circle. Very rare & attractive combination franking. 2009 Odenweller AIEP photo-cert. (P) $1800 $3000
3535 1916-19 Censored covers with various opt franking inc Pictorial 2½d, KEVII, KGV or 1d Dominion, inc 2 registered, plus a NZ franking machine 1½d imprint, & a stampless inwards with "Paid at Sydney" red machine pmk. All with boxed "Samoa GRI" censor cachets number 2 or 3 in green or violet. Mostly F-VF. (8). $150$250
3536 1930 cover franked Hut 2d perf 14x14½ (perf flts), tied by "Apia 16 DE 30" cds to pay postage to Sydney, plus Australia KGV 2d red & Airmail 3d green to pay postage & airmail to Port Moresby, tied by "Sydney 2 JA 31" cds -by air Sydney-Brisbane only. VF. Rare combination 2 country air franking. (P) $250$400
3537Postal History collection (110) 1946-52. Extremely diverse with normal Pictorial stamps used as Postage Dues (12 diff covers) with inwards from GB (3, all with 6d violet), from USA (taxed 114 cts with 3d & 3/- Pics). Australia (4), NZ with 4d Pic, Fiji (2) taxed 3d double deficiency. Other inwards (80+) inc 1946 from Hong Kong, 1949 Civil Censor from Japan, 1949 Registered from Austria with 2 censor cachets, sent via San Francisco USA, 1946 from Czechoslovakia, 1949 from Italy, 1950 Airmail from Norway. Pictorial advertising envelope from Spain. Then Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, India, Pakistan, USA inc underpaid RTS for additional postage, New Caledonia, Fanning Island, NZ & odd local cover. All from a single "Burns Philp" Apia correspondence. Then other covers/cards (35) to a connected NSW address, mostly of local Australian origin plus oddments of Philatelic mail inc Tonga Tin Can mail covers. All attached by glassine strips to contemporary pgs. Strips can be removed by applying moisture with a small brush. The "Postage Due" covers alone worth our estimate. (145). $500$750
SAN MARINO
35381929 Pictorial set 5c-20L. VF fresh M. SG 145-63 cat £450, Sass 141-58 cat €600. (19) (P) $200$300
3539 1931 Airmail Master Die Proof for Lire values in blue (120x90mm) with blank value circle. With printers blue fingerprint at UL, plus initiated & dated "5/5/31" at LR. VF UN as made. SG 173(p), Sass A10(p). Ex Bradbury Wilkinson archive. (P) $1500 $2500
35411927 Kingdom opt Tughra set 1/8Pi - 10Pi. VF fresh MUH. SG 294-301 cat £120 as M, should be at least £240+ MUH (8) (P) $100$150
35421951 King of Jordan Visit set ½g & 3g, both variety "Boyaume" for Royaume. From original printing that was withdrawn. Superb fresh MUH marginal. Mi 42-3(var), Sc185-6a. SG 370-71a cat £550. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (2). (P) $400$600
35431964-72 Gas Oil Plant set 1p-200p, King Saud cartouche. Superb fresh MUH. Sc 314-41, SG 529-56 cat £2100. Rare set (28) (P) $1000$1500
3544 1964-70 Official 20p green. VFU (with gum) with small adhesion mark as was lightly stuck on cover (but technically never hinged). Mi unlisted, Sc O39A unpriced. SG O520a unpriced. Great rarity with less than 10 known, all used and as this has gum it is probably the best example available for a mint collection. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $2000 $3000
35451966-75 Wadi Hanifa Dam set 1p-200p, King Faisal cartouche, no wmk. Superb fresh MUH. Sc 393-421, SG 688-715 cat £2685. Very rare set. (28) (P) $1200$1800
35461966-75 Airmail 5p Boeing 720B, King Faisal cartouche (1975), no wmk. VFU. Mi 359Y, Sc C63, SG 720 cat £650. Rare stamp that was not supplied as new issues & missed by almost all collectors. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $400$600
3547 1966-75 Airmail 50p Boeing 720B, King Faisal cartouche (1975), no wmk. Superb fresh MUH. Mi unlisted Sc C85, SG 742 unpriced. Very rare stamp that was not supplied as new issues & missed by almost all collectors, & virtually never seen MUH. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $1300 $2000
35481966-75 Airmail 50p Boeing 720B, King Faisal cartouche (1975), no wmk. VFU. Mi unlisted, Sc C85, SG 742 unpriced. Very rare. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $350$500
35491966-75 Airmail 200p Boeing 720B, King Faisal cartouche (1974), no wmk. VFU. Mi 383Y unpriced, Sc C87, SG 744 unpriced. Rare, not supplied as new issues & missed by almost all collectors. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $350$500
35501967-74 Wadi Hanifa Dam 1p, with wmk, King Faisal cartouche. VFU. Mi 326X cat €400, Sc461, SG 778 cat £250. Rare, not supplied as new issues & missed by almost all collectors. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $300$400
35511967-74 Wadi Hanifa Dam 8p, King Faisal cartouche, with wmk, error blue printed DOUBLE. VFU. MI 333X(var), Sc 468(var), SG 785(var). Extremely rare with only several recorded. 2014 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $500$1000
SERBIA
35521866-68 King 20pa rose, deep rose & rose on buff (natural paper inclusion), plus 40pa ultramarine, all perf 9½. F-VFM. Mi 5y & 6y cat €380, SG 15, 15a, 15b, & 16 cat £478. Rare group. (4). (P) $275$375
35531903 Assassination of King arms opt 3D, perf 13½. VF MUH. Mi 70B cat £150 for M, so £300 MUH, SG 10sa cat £170 for M, should be at least £340 MUH. Only 300 printed & very few known. (P) $250$350
35541903 Assassination of King arms opt 1pa pr, error opt INVERTED & also shifted. Superb MLH. Mi 62(var), SG 94a cat £56. (P) $90$150
SEYCHELLES
35551921-32 KGV set 2c-5R, die II, wmk script. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 98-123 cat £190. (24) (P) $150$200
SIERRA LEONE
35561912-21 KGV Elephant £2 blue & dull purple, wmk mult crown. VF MLH. SG 129 cat £900. (P) $700$1000
3557 1921-27 KGV Elephant £5 orange & green, wmk script. Superb MLH, excellent centring & nice bright colours. SG 148 cat £2500+. Beautiful example of this rare & popular top value. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) $2300 $3000
35581933 Wilberforce set ½d-£1 perf SPECIMEN. VF fresh M. SG 168s-180s cat £800. Attractive & popular. (13). (P) $700$1000
SINGAPORE
35591971-82 Arms Revenues on glazed paper with $25, $500 & $2000 the last with serial number. F-VF F/C, on small piece. Bft 24, 30 & 35 cat £95+, Tan R7, 9, 10 cat MR$825. (3) (P) $50$100
SOLOMON ISLANDS
35601907 Large Canoes set ½d to 1/- IMPERF plate proofs in issued colours on thin card. Superb UN as made, all LR corner marginal with 4 margins. SG 1-7(p). Very scarce genuine set & spectacular from sheet cnrs. (7). (P) $700$1000
35611908 Small Canoe set ½d to 5/-. VFU. SG 8-17 cat £225 (11) (P) $130$180
3562 1977 New Currency set of hand-painted ESSAYS by De La Rue in 20c & 50c prs dated 1976. Later adapted & printed by Harrison. Mounted on dark brown card ex printers archives. VF. SG 349-52(e). Unique. (2 prs). (P) $1000 $1500
35631914 Registered cover franked Small Canoe 2d, 2½d, 4d & 5d plus KGV ½d, 1d & 3d tied by "Tulagai 7 MR 1914" with reg label. To England, with Sydney & London b/s. SG 10-12, 18, 20 & 24 cat £26, & "from x25 or x6" on cover. (P) $180$275