1856-64 QV ½a blue, die I, IMPERF blk of 4, no wmk. Superb MUH, "dried" never hinged original gum, all 4 margins. SG 37a cat £1800 for M, should be at least double, £3600 MUH, plus premium for rare blk. Certificate can be obtained on request. (4). (P) Estimate A$3000
Public Auction #314 - Stamps and Covers
By: Status International
Status International Public Auction #314 - Stamps and Covers
Auction 314 has 3,745 lots, catering for all types of collectors & dealers - from bulk accumulations and intact collections to desirable single items. This auction offers a huge range of material, with special emphasis on lotting stamps to cater for collectors with varying types of interests and budgets. Items range from $30 to $50,000 so there's something for everybody. This auction offers strong representation of Australia & Colonies, strong British Empire material of all areas & periods, as well as General Foreign including small and large collections.
There are almost 250 lots of Australian Collections (LOT 82-318) and over 300 lots of World collections (LOT 319-655). Following on there is well over 900 lots of Australia which consist of singles, sets and covers including Australian colonies (LOT 680-1552). The Australian lots cover all periods, from the Kangaroo issues up to Decimal and contains numerous number of mint & used £1 & £2 top values - this includes a Third Watermark £2 Purple-black & rose. VF fresh MUH, pristine never hinged original gum SG 45b cat £4250 for M, should be £8500 MUH. ACSC 56C cat $15,000. 2014 Ceremuga AIEP photo-cert.(LOT 762).
There are almost 2,200 lots of World stamps, covers and single country collections (LOTS 1553-3745) with the British Empire well represented, highlighted by India 1948 "SERVICE" opt Gandhi 1½a, 3½a & 12a. Superb fresh MUH, pristine never hinged original gum. SG O150a-c cat £30,590+ = A$60,000. These provisionals were only issued to the Governor General's Secretariat. Extremely rare as of the tiny number printed of the 2 higher vals, the vast majority were used. 1973 Alberto Diena AIEP photo-cert.(3)(LOT 2610). In the Pacific Region is the New Zealand 1862-63 QV Chalon 1d orange-vermilion imperf, no wmk pelure paper. Superb MLH, nice original gum, 4 margins. SG 81 cat £11,000+.CP A1g NZ cat $20,000+. Exceptionally nice quality example of this major rarity. BPA & Toselli photo-certs.(Lot 3167). Numerous other European and Asian rarities as well.
Lot #2600 - india
1866-72 "Service" opt QV 4a green, wmk elephant head. VFM, tropicalised gum. SG O13 cat £475. Rare stamp. Copy of Holcombe photo cert of blk of from where it came. (P) Estimate A$400
Lot #2601 - india
1902-11 KEVII 15R blue & olive-brown, wmk star. Fresh MLH, vert crease, VF appearance. SG 146 cat £325. (P) Estimate A$200
Lot #2602 - india
1911-22 KGV 3p-10R, wmk large star. F-VF M/MLH, mostly fresh. SG 151-89 cat £420. (17). (P) Estimate A$400
Lot #2603 - india
1912-13 SERVICE opt KGV set 3p-25R, wmk single star. VF fresh MLH. SG O73-96 cat £600+. Rare set. (13). (P) Estimate A$1000
Lot #2604 - india
1912-13 SERVICE opt KGV 25R orange & blue top value. Superb M. SG O96 cat £325. (P) Estimate A$375
Lot #2605 - india
1912-13 "SERVICE" opt KGV 25R orange & blue, top value, wmk single star. VF fresh MLH. SG O96 cat £325. (P) Estimate A$400
Lot #2606 - india
1926-33 KGV 10R, 15R & 25R, top 3 vals, wmk mult star (inverted on 15R & 25R). VF fresh MUH. SG 217-219w cat £518 for M, should be at least double, £1036+ MUH. (3). (P) Estimate A$1200
Lot #2607 - india
1929 KGV Airmail set 2a-12a. VF fresh MUH. SG 220-25 cat £45 for M, should be at least £90 MUH. (6). (P) Estimate A$120
Lot #2608 - india
1937-40 KGVI & Pictorial set 3p-25R. VF fresh M/MLH. SG 247-64 cat £550. (18). (P) Estimate A$450
Lot #2609 - india
1937 KGVI 2R & 10R blks of 20 (5x4). VF MUH. SG 260 & 262 cat £860+. Nice multiples. (40). (P) Estimate A$500
Lot #2610 - india
1948 "SERVICE" opt Gandhi 1½a, 3½a & 12a. Superb fresh MUH, pristine never hinged original gum. SG O150a-c cat £30,590+ = A$60,000. These provisionals were only issued to the Governor General's Secretariat. Extremely rare as of the tiny number printed of the 2 higher vals & the vast majority were used. 1973 Alberto Diena AIEP photo-cert. (3). (P) Estimate A$40000
Lot #2611 - india
1925 Calcutta-Akyab Survey Flight cover franked KGV 1a tied by "Akyab 5 FE 25" cds, endorsed at UL "Via aeroplane from Calcutta" & initialled "AJC", b/s "Akyab Window 6 FEB 25" cds. Only 34 were flown. (P) Estimate A$700
Lot #2612 - india
1927 "Urgent By Aeroplane Return Trip Calcutta Karachi" label on pictorial advertising cover for "Stower's Lime Juice Cordial", franked KGV 1a tied by "Park Street Calcutta 3 NOV 27" cds. To Karachi, with French Consulate Calcutta cachet & "Roger Latapie" h/s, plus b/s of "Drigh Road" & Karachi. Only 55 flown. (P) Estimate A$600
Lot #2613 - india
1928 Airmail cover franked KGV 1a tied by "Park Street Calcutta 11 OCT 28" cds, with airmail label, plus violet "Express" h/s, green plane h/s & printed "Aeroplane Mail. By 4th Dutch Mail Plane". To Rangoon, with arrival b/s. VF. Only 96 flown. (P) Estimate A$250
Lot #2614 - india
1931 Printed FFC franked Delhi 1a pr & 2a, plus airmail 2a, tied by "Calcutta GPO 1 MAY 31" cds. To Gwadur with arrival b/s -reverse with picture of the Viceroy's House. (P) Estimate A$450
Lot #2615 - india
1932 (6 June) Australia-India franked India KGV 1a3p, tied on arrival by "Ballygunge Calcutta 1 JY 32" cds. Endorsed "From Darwin 6/6/32" & signed by pilot JM Weir who was attempting to fly to England, but he abandoned the flight in Karachi. Has Lion over "British Flight From Darwin 6 June 1932" cachet front & back, plus final delivery "Park Street/Calcutta" arrival b/s & signed by Stephan A Smith on the same day. AAMC 265. Great...
Lot #2616 - india
1934 Zeppelin Registered cover franked KGV ½a, 4a & 8a tied by "Pondicherry 28 APR 34" cds (British PO in French India), for Europe -Sth America flight, with pictorial cachet & Friedrichshafen transit cds. To Brazil, with Pernambuco arrival b/s. VF. Sieger 247Aa. Extremely rare origin for this Zeppelin flight. (P) Estimate A$3700
Status International
Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More