1938 KGVI Defins Perf SPECIMEN, twelve original vals + 1/3d (missing later vals 1d, 2d, 2½d & 3d), three of each value originally vertical strips of three (a few gum bends/creases confirming) - all UM, fresh & very fine examples, the £1 with vertical gum creases, 13 from set of 16, SG.146s/163s. (Set of 16 - Cat. £2500 x3 = £7500).
Sale #163 - Day 2
By: Corbitts
Corbitts Sale #163 - Day 2
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 #1270 - falkland islands
1938 Second printing 2/6d violet-slate, lower left corner marginal UM block of four, fine, SH.90b, SG.160.
Lot #1271 - falkland islands
1938 Second Printing 2d to 1s dull greenish blue with 6d black & brown shade, each in an imprint block of four, the 2d hinged on upper pair o/w mainly fine & unmounted. (6 blocks).
Lot #1272 - falkland islands
1938 two covers from Estate Louis Williams - Port Stanley each franked 2½d Sheep, tied P.S double ring c.d.s. (large crosses) addressed to Mayenne, France with receiving c.d.s. and the other to Louisville, Kentucky, a third cover to London franked ½d pair, tied P.S double ring c.d.s. (large crosses).
Lot #1273 - falkland islands
1938-50 £1, 10s black & orange (minor perf tones), 2/6d, 1/3d, 2½d, 1d (2), all fine U, South Georgia c.d.s. 1952 1s to £1, VFU - all on pieces except 10s. (13) Cat. £419.
Lot #1274 - falkland islands
1938-50 covers, 1938 (Aug 10th), 1937 first printing ½d to £1, corner marginal examples of the twelve vals, each with sheet number above 2½d & 2/6d in side margin, tied by Port Stanley c.d.s to individual 'Sibbering' covers addressed to the Isle of Wight. Attractive.
Lot #1275 - falkland islands
1938-50 Defin set complete Perf SPECIMEN, unused (no gum) Ex 'B. W. ARCHIVES' with h/stamp on reverse, 10s vals with corner fault incl. the 1949 2½d & 6d (unique pair) and a unique archival set. BPA Cert. accompanies for all vals. RARE.
Lot #1276 - falkland islands
1938-50 KGVI Defin set VFU incl. 6d black & 2½d goose, extra ½d, 1d & 1s vals, from SG.146/163. (20) Cat. £225
Lot #1277 - falkland islands
1939 (Oct 4th) registered cover to Zurich, Switzerland, franked ½d, 1d, 2d, 2½d & 4d, tied by P.S double ring c.d.s's (large crosses) P.S 2A, bears censor label 6764 (only two of these known from the Falkland Islands), reverse bears Zurich receiving c.d.s. for 12th Oct. (1)
Lot #1278 - falkland islands
BRITISH FORCES IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS 1939-45 collection of photographs & ephemera neatly presented & written up on leaves comprising a range of 28 photographs from a soldier in the Royal Artillery posted to the F.I & South Georgia incl. Guns & Personnel. The Governor taking the Salute, On Parade in Stanley, Shipping in need of repair, Army barracks, S.S Fitzroy, 1942 Jan Stanley - programme for R. A Concert Party, Christmas...
Lot #1279 - falkland islands
1940 (June 6th) cover to Rhode Island, USA, franked 2½d Sheep, tied P.S double ring c.d.s, originally sealed with tape on the left & then secured by a fine strike of the P.O Crown h/stamp, this was first introduced in 1906 and its primary use was for sending mail bags. Unusual late use. (1)
Lot #1280 - falkland islands
1940-42 six covers, first franked 1d Swan to Glasgow tied P.S c.d.s, second 1d Memorial to Bath tied P.S c.d.s, third 1d Memorial to London tied P.S c.d.s, fourth 3d Sheep to Augusta, Georgia, unclear c.d.s, fifth 1s to Birmingham, England, tied P.S c.d.s, sixth 1942 Dec 11th registered cover to Kent, England, franked 4d Goose, tied P.S c.d.s, reverse bears Margate registered oval d/stamp for 31st March in purple. (6)
Lot #1281 - falkland islands
1941 (July 14th) reg first day cover to Kelper Store, franked 1d Memorial & 3d Sheep, tied P.S C/14 JY/41 double ring c.d.s, s/line 'REGISTERED' in purple, with Stanley F12 label, 1941 reg cover to USA, franked 1d Memorial, 2d Swan & 3d Sheep, tied P.S C/9 DEC/41 double ring c.d.s. with Stanley F12 label, reverse bears transit & arrival marks of Montevideo, New York, Crafton & Pittsburgh. (2)
Lot #1282 - falkland islands
1942 (Dec) cover to Berkeley, California, USA, franked 3d Sheep, tied P.S double ring c.d.s, cover resealed by US EXAMINED BY/5751 label, reverse bears Montevideo transit mark, cover roughly opened at right resulting in a closed tear.
Lot #1283 - falkland islands
1942 (Nov 2nd) cover to Branford, USA, franked 3d Sheep, tied P.S double ring c.d.s, cover resealed with censor tape Type 'a' without number.
Lot #1284 - falkland islands
1942 (Sep 9th) censored cover to Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, franked 1d Memorial, tied P.S double ring c.d.s, cover resealed with wide spaced 'Opened by Censor' label & P.C 90 OPENED BY/EXAMINER 5578' label, tied by Irish 'Released by Censor' boxed cancel in green. Scarce. (1)
Lot #1285 - falkland islands
1942 cover to Bermuda, franked 1d Memorial, tied P.S double ring c.d.s & endorsed alongside 'STAMP OFF WHEN RECEIVED' although 1d was sufficient, cover resealed with censor label Opened by Censor Type 'a' reverse bears Montevideo transit mark. Unusual. (1)
Lot #1286 - falkland islands
1943 (Oct 8th) registered cover to Peckham, franked 2d Monument, 2½d Sheep, 3d Sheep,4d, 6d Discovery, tied P.S double ring c.d.s's, Ex Estate Louis Williams, obverse bears REGISTERED h/stamp & Type 10 reg P.S labels.
Lot #1287 - falkland islands
TELEGRAM Cable & Wireless green forms (2) both to UK, dated PORT STANLEY 14th June & 18th July 1943, each bears double ring 'Empire Social Telegram Central Station' c.d.s, with triple oval purple PASSED BY/NO 54 or NO 18/CENSOR' both with short messages. Scarce war time items.
Lot #1288 - falkland islands
1944 (Aug 18th) cover inscribed 'First Air Mail Post from The Falkland Islands' registered (label - Fox Bay deleted Type II) & sent to Buenos Aires, franked ½d, 1d Monument, 1d Swan, 2d Monument, 2½d Sheep (correct rate), tied P.S double ring c.d.s's, sent by sea to Montevideo (b/stamp), from there sent by air with AIR MAIL label attached.
Lot #1289 - falkland islands
1944 (Aug 18th) envelope registered (Fox Bay deleted), from Port Stanley by airmail to Argentina, bearing George VI ½d to 4d (8 vals) neatly cancelled & bearing red 'AIR MAIL' label at lower left, Montevideo 'SERVICO AEREO' c.d.s (28.8) & '108' postman's walk number on reverse.
Lot #1290 - falkland islands
1944 (Aug 21st) cover to England, franked 6d Discovery & 1s (3) paying the new correct 3/6d airmail rate to the UK, adhesives tied P.S double ring c.d.s's sent by Karl Lellman, Darwin, inscribed By first AIRMAIL label, due to the delay in arriving at Port Stanley it arrived three days after the official first flight date (18th Aug).
Lot #1291 - falkland islands
1944 (July 24th) registered O.H.M.S cover to Los Angeles, USA, franked ½d & 3d Sheep (2), tied P.S double ring c.d.s's, Crown registered mark & left side resealed with EXAMINED BY/20014 censor tape with additional examiner's number '20020' added in m/s, several b/stamps incl. Montevideo & New York transit & Los Angeles receiver c.d.s. (1)
Lot #1292 - falkland islands
1945 (Oct 15th) cover to Karl Lellman in Darwin, cancelled Port Stanley Oct 15th 45 c.d.s. and bearing cancel Falkland Islands/OFFICIAL/PAID mark in black.
Lot #1293 - falkland islands
1945 cover to Longmeadow, Massachusetts, USA with 4d Upland Goose, clear P.S c.d.s. 24.Feb.45, 1949 registered airmail cover to Manchester (Les Hardy printed air letter envelope), franked 1/3d Vulture & 3d Sheep paying correct reg airmail rate of 1/6d, 1949 P.S c.d.s.
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