6 (6) 1879 1' lilac Q Victoria, wmkd Small Star (sideways), perf 11-12x14½-15½, rare, the Challis handbook estimates that only around 100 were issued without the later overprints - 13 different provisionals, fresh vibrant color, exceptionally well centered, rae in this quality!, OG, LH, SUPERB, with Brandon certificate
Auction #128 - Public Auction
By: COLONIAL STAMP CO.
COLONIAL STAMP CO. Auction #128 - Public Auction
Colonial Stamp Company’s Spring Sale
Our 128th Specialized British Empire Public Auction
Emphasis on 1840-1935 issues
Featuring a marvelous early Colonial collection that was seriously built-up over many years by a great private client of ours, from New England. He has an eye for scarce mint 20th-Century popular K Edward VII and K George V high values.
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Great Britain features £1 from Q Victoria, K Edward VII and K George V; there are Gibraltar values to the £5.
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British Central Africa has a £25 mint while Kenya & Uganda has K George V to the £5 and Natal also has a £5. Nyasaland goes to a £10 while Sierra Leone has both £5s. British East Africa ranges to the 50R and there are strong Gold Coast items (to the £2) and 34 different Madagascar lots. Seychelles features a Z52 38¢ on 9d rarity and there is a Stellaland “Twee” error, major Togo items (to the 1M) and strong Zanzibar with 2½d provisional varieties, 200R Sultan’s Palace (never hinged) and more.
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Canada shines with a Jubilee set to the $5, 1¢ Large Queen on laid paper with two Nova Scotia 1/-. There are comprehensive and strong runs of Bahamas and Barbados.
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Falkland Islands features Centenary set and a scarce 5/- shade (never hinged!). St. Helena shows the Tristan Relief set mint (plus used in blocks of 4). Samoa runs to the £5.
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New Zealand has both “Teddy Bear” errors, ARs, OPSOs and more. There are quite a few rare Pacific Islands varieties and some nice Australian ‘Roos.
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Straits Settlements has both K Edward VII $25s and Hong Kong has some nice lots to the $10.
Overall this Auction features a strong selection of popular Colonial sets and high values (many never hinged); A-Z, with many difficult and hard to find lots.
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Lot #1170 - turks islands
6 (6) 1879 1' lilac Q Victoria, wmkd Small Star (sideways), perf 11-12x14½-15½, rare, the Challis handbook estimates that only around 100 were issued without the later overprints - 13 different provisionals, well centered, lightly canceled, F-VF
Lot #1171 - turks islands
8 var (11c) 1881 ½d on 1' slate blue Q Victoria, SG type 6 (SC type b) local surcharge in black, OG, VLH, VF, with BPB certificate
Lot #1172 - turks islands
10-11 (17-18) 1881 ½d on 1d dull red Q Victoria, a rare complete sheet of 30, Setting 10, SG Types 9 (20 stamps) and 10 (10 stamps), rich color, a rare multiple and spectacular showpiece! unused, F-VF
Lot #1173 - turks islands
14 var (12b) 1881 ½d on 1' lilac Q Victoria surcharged SG Type 4 (Scott Type a), VARIETY - short thick bar, fresh, signed, part OG, fine
Lot #1174 - turks islands
54 (117) 1869 Entire to the Turks Islands franked with 1' green (Plate 4) and tied with "London 17 Ju 69" duplex, with "Turks Islands Jy 7 1869" double-arc date stamp at back, excellent condition with a very scarce destination, XF
Lot #1175 - turks islands
56 var (67) 1893 Wrapper from Turks Island to Bermuda, franked with ½d provisional (SG Setting 2), an extremely scarce usage as these stamps were only in use for approximately 6 months, VF, with BPA certificate
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