1897 stampless OHMS commercial envelope sent to Leeds, England rated at 1s cancelled 'Levuka. July 21st. 1879' datestamp, Leeds arrival on obverse, Surveyors Generals office envelope carried on P&O ships to UK. Scarce early official mail.
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 #424 - fiji
1916-58 covers (8) incl. 1916 Wilson cover to England registered & franked 'WAR STAMP' adhesives, tied Suva double ring c.d.s's, 1943 & 1956 Leper colony mail, 1946 Victory FDC on revers 'FIJI/GIFTS/TO BRITAIN' label, envelope from Govt House, Fiji to Boy Scouts Association, London, bears 'Postage Paid in Cash' red c.d.s, 1931 'Iremonger' reg cover bearing 'Post Office Fiji' intaglio seal, also two early photographic postcards of...
Lot #425 - fiji
1930 wrapper to the USA and redirected on arrival, cancelled in red 'POSTAGE PAID IN CASH/SUVA FIJI/19.AUG.30' (proud PD4), very early usage, scarce.
Lot #426 - fiji
1935 Silver Jubilee 3d, variety 'lightning conductor from chapel roof,' fresh M (not cat by SG). Scarce. SG.244var. (1)
Lot #427 - fiji
1935-67 fine M collection on leaves incl. 1935 Jubilee set, 1938 set + extras (2s is VFU), 1948 Wedding set, 1954, 1959, 1962 Defin sets etc. Cat. £640
Lot #428 - fiji
1957 QEII size H2 registered letter envelope used internally from Savu Savu East to Suva, cancelled Savu Savu Fiji 31.July 1957 c.d.s, violet registration handstamp at left, Savu Savu & Suva backstamp, scarce internal usage on a scarce envelope.
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