Collections, Stocks and Accumulations #654

British Commonwealth, Impressive Mainly Mint Collection, 1850s-1939.The first four, rather worn volumes of an old brown Scott International Album with most non-British stripped out, then populated with an impressive array of British sets and singles, primarily from British America; some highlights include (mint unless noted) Antigua #5-6, 67-76, Ascension 1-36, Bahamas 14, 84, Barbados 11 (used), 80-89, 116-151, Bermuda 6-7, 95, 95b, 96, Falklands 20-21, 41-48, Gibraltar 3, 20, 24a (NH), 35-36, 66-92, Gold Coast 7-8, Malta 79-205, New Zealand 31, 25a (used - cat. $2200, sound but poorly centered), 34 (used), 37 (used), B1-8, St. Helena 79-93, 95-98, 101-110, and much, much more; we also note the 1935 Silver Jubilee omnibus issue virtually complete and apparently all NH (including Hong Kong). Additionally, among the few non-British stamps included, we noted Iceland "prir" overprints #31 & 33 (both used) and Tuscany 1857 1cr unused (Scott $3850 without gum). A truly marvelous lot with very few flaws and, since virtually everything is in Crystal Mount, there are sure to be some nice, never hinged surprises.
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.