SOUTH AFRICA & TRANSVAAL duplicated stock housed in two stock books. Transvaal incl. a small collection of postmarks written up on leaves incl. covers (7) & postcards with c.d.s's, Cork obliterators, parcel post, triangular marks etc. Stock book with heavily duplicated ranges of mainly lower denominations, worth checking for pmks etc. South Africa large stock book with 1910-90's heavily duplicated. (1000's)
Sale #163 - Day 1
By: Corbitts
Corbitts Sale #163 - Day 1
Our latest auction (Sale 163) was initially scheduled for May and then postponed owing to the pandemic. Now that lockdown has eased we can go ahead with our sale at the Britannia Hotel over two days instead of one which will help us abide by the social distancing rules.
Viewing
We have taken two extra days at the hotel before the auction for viewing, which again will help with social distancing; we would recommend this as the best option.
If you wish to view the auction lots at our Newcastle offices you can do so from Monday 10th to Friday 21st August (weekdays) by appointment only.
Please ensure you bring a face mask/covering with you. Gloves will be provided and these must be worn at all times during viewing.
Attending the sale
If you are attending the auction in person, face masks/coverings must be worn.
When planning your journey, please bear in mind this sale is live on the internet and we generally achieve a rate of 200 lots per hour.
If you are feeling anxious about attending the sale, you can, as always, send your bids by post or email before the sale to be added to the book or you can bid live through Easylive Auctions. Easylive offer a great option of a £3 flat fee, which allows you to bid on as many lots as you like with no other charges.
Bidding
Unfortunately we will be unable to offer our usual room bidder (boxed) lots which always prove to be popular with many of you.
The auction room numbers will be limited (maximum of 30 people). Therefore, we ask that bidders move in and out of the room accordingly. We understand customers may wish to bid on multiple lots but if there is a space between your lot numbers please leave the room until ready to bid again.
Refreshments
Owing to regulations we are unable to provide our usual tea/coffee and sandwiches. However, customers can order from the main reception area of the hotel.
If you would like any other information regarding our sale please do not hesitate to contact us. Corbitts would like to thank you for your continued support.
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Lot #844 - south africa
BOER WAR 1899 commando brief labels, unused pair, one used at Barkley West and a forgery cancelled Barkley West. Uncommon group.
Lot #845 - south africa
BOER WAR 1899 long bank envelope to Cape Town with a Transvaal 2d cancelled LYDENBURG 12 OCT 99. This was posted the day after War was declared (4p.m. 11 October) The cover has been opened and censored by the Boers with a white Type 2 censor label and the again censored by the British on arrival in the Cape. A vertical crease in the centre of the cover, but a very early use of the Boer Type 2 label, showing the Boers (and the British) were...
Lot #846 - south africa
BOER WAR 1899-1901 correspondence of envelopes (6) - 5 with copies of the original letters all written and initialled at the lower left corner by Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, the commanding officer of the 1st Division. Includes two written when trying to lift the siege of Kimberley. Methuen had a chequered career during the Boer War being defeated by the Boers at the Battle of Modder River and then again at Magersfontein in 1899 and was...
Lot #847 - south africa
BOER WAR 1900 1d letter card, posted locally and cancelled 'MACHADODORP 20 AUG 00. The message on the back is in Afrikaans and translated is 'Congratulations on the birth of your son'. These cards were printed 'in the field' at Machadadorp during the Boers' retreat across the Eastern Transvaal. Uncommon used.
Lot #848 - south africa
BOER WAR 1900 cover to Winnipeg bearing GB 1d lilac, tied by ORC c.d.s, endorsed reg No. 17 of LS Corps/Active Service with fine strike of the oval h/stamp Canadian Contingent & South Africa Dec 19 1900 b/stamp Winnipeg arrival. Lord Strathcona's Horse Cavalry was active in the Central & Southern Free States during Oct 1900 & early 1901 in the hunt for the Boer General De Wet. Rare item.
Lot #849 - south africa
BOER WAR 1900 envelope from Lourenco Marques (23 JA 00) to Durban (25 JA 00) that on arrival was censored by the very rare Type 2C censor tape which has the variety 'Arms Inverted'. Less than 10 of these Type 2C censor tapes have been recorded.
Lot #850 - south africa
BOER WAR 1900-01 three envelopes and a letter card incl. a cover with letter written at Modder River Jan 1900, cover ex Natal with F.P.O. 8 Jan 1900 part censored letter card Cape Town to Pretoria, 1900 cover London to Bournemouth with embossed Government House Cape Town on flap. Also 1908 PPC of Avondale Castle which was on the UK Cape run.5
Lot #851 - south africa
BOER WAR 1900-02 group of censored letters (6) and one O.F.S postcard, condition mixed but generally fine. Interesting lot, worth inspection. (7)
Lot #852 - south africa
BOER WAR PPC's (10) depicting various aspects of the Boer War. Mixed U & unused.
Lot #853 - south africa
BOER WAR 1901 cover to a P.O.W at Trichinopoly Boer Camp, India, with a GB 1d lilac tied by Field Post Office 16 SP 4 01 cancel. Various transit and arrival cancels on the back & fine boxed 'EXAMINED/T. L. THORNE, Censor/Boer Camp Trichinopoly' censor strike on the front of the cover.
Lot #854 - south africa
BOER WAR 1901-02 censored covers (2) from Natal, one to the O.F.S with a 1d cancelled EDENDALE DE 6 01 with a fine Type 33 seal (E. crown R. Opened under MARTIAL LAW) - difficult to find in fine condition such as this, and a cover to the Cape with a 1d cancelled by the rare TABAMHLOPE MR 28 1902 (Zululand) with both censor tape and a blue triangular censor cachet.
Lot #855 - south africa
BOER WAR 1902 censored cover sent from the Norval's Pont Burgher Camp, a Cape 1d cancelled MY.6.02. Twice censored, this cover is addressed to C.W.H. Van der Post, a prominent member of the Free State Volksraad & later commandant of the areas South & East of Bloemfontein. He was captured by the British on 13th Sept 1900 but released on parole thanks to his civilized treatment of British prisoners. He went to live in Stellenbosch. A...
Lot #856 - south africa
BOER WAR 1902 censored reply part of a reply paid card, cancelled Brandfort FE.11.02, writers address etc. Mrs A. Prinsloo, Refugee Camp, Brandfort, on the back with a message to the Winburg postmaster asking him to return a letter. An uncommon item from the Brandfort Refugee (Burgher) Camp.
Lot #857 - south africa
BOER WAR 1902 censored cover from India to South Africa with a boxed CENSOR OFFICE BELLARY BOER CAMP on the back. Unable to find the recipient, a 'PUBLISHED / UNCALLED FOR' h/s dated 7/8/02 is also on the back before it was returned to India with Bombay 3 FEB and Madras 7 FEB D.L.O. cancels.
Lot #858 - south africa
1925-75 covers incl. KGV (11) with airmails, 1938-39 FDC's, 1940's covers (7) incl. censored item plus post-WWII commemorative issues with many attractive postmarks noted. (57)
Lot #860 - south africa
Collection of 1913-24 Kings Heads to the £1, U written up on album pages with shades & coil stamps etc. (94)
Lot #861 - south africa
1926-27 ½d black & green, M block of four from the left of the sheet, variety IMPERF BETWEEN stamps & margin, toned gum; light ageing & centred to left as usual. Fine. SG.30var. SACC 29P.
Lot #862 - south africa
1927 London Printing set of seven pairs, fine M, large part o.g.
Lot #863 - south africa
1929-31 Official 6d Orange Tree pair incl. overprint variety 'STOP AFTER OFFICIAL' on English stamp. Heavily used example. SG.O9a. Cat. £170
Lot #864 - south africa
1931-52 collection of Christmas seals on cover written up on pages, also covers (20) & a 1952 1s charity seal on cover to Germany. Uncommon as a collection.
Lot #865 - south africa
1933-48 6d Orange tree, a horizontal M pair incl. the 'falling ladder' flaw, some tone spots & normal stamp with missing corner perf. SG.61/61a. Cat. £300
Lot #866 - south africa
1935-49 Officials opt type O2, set of ten horizontal pairs to 10s blue & blackish brown, SG.O20/O27 and incl. all three dies of the 6d, fresh M. Cat. £500+
Lot #867 - south africa
Collection of commemoratives from 1935-53 written up on album pages with M & U stamps & covers. Noted - Silver Jubilee 6d 'cleft skull' pair M plus M & U sets of that issue, then good coverage of issues through to 1953 Coronation.
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