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THE ALAN PARSONS COLLECTION
INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES

IN THE PERSIAN GULF AREA
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10 OCTOBER 2014
4/F and 5/F, Hua Fu Commercial Building, 111 Queens Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Telephone +852 3952 3000
Fax +852 3952 3038
e-mail china@spink.com
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HONG KONG
Copyright 2014
STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES
10 OCTOBER 2014
HONG KONG
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INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AREA

10 October 2014 in Hong Kong and on
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Friday 10 October 2014 at 7.00 p.m.

In sending commission bids or making enquiries,
this sale should be referred to as GULF - 14037
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Extensions
Please see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue.
Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps)
are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first
session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the
genuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert which
will be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spink
to the Expert Committee for choice.
Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased on extension are subject to payment in accordance with our normal
Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoice
payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.
Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults or
defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.
Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the
Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.
It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not
on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be
accepted.
Notes Concerning Descriptions

GUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:
mint
unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part
or entirely removed
part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hinged
unmounted mint original gum as issued
unused
without gum
COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or
two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.
entire letter
complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portion
entire
the outer portion of a folded letter but without contents
cover
an envelope
Symbols and Abbreviations
var.
cat.
c.d.s.
unmounted mint
unused
used
block of four
block larger than four
used on cover, entire letter, etc.
on piece
variety, varieties
catalogue, catalogue value
circular datestamp
d.s.
h.s.
F
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datestamp
handstamp
air mail
specimen
cancelled
essay
proof
forgery
reprint
References
Catalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.
The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they are
mentioned by name.
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and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.5.1.1).
Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.2.3(iii)).
Buyers are reminded that if they default on a successful bid that details relating to such default
may be shared with other auction houses and live bidding platforms (condition 5.7).
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October 10, 2014 - HONG KONG
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Dear Bidder,
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to assist you with the registration, bidding and payment at our
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bid more than HK$200,000 the deposit may be higher. The deposit
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you are unsuccessful, your deposit will be returned by the same means
by which it was paid. In addition we will ask for your bank and trade
references.
Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for

expert opinions.
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Since this is undertaken as free service we cannot accept liability for
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Alan Parsons FRPSL, 1926-2013
Alan lived in Eastbourne all his life and was introduced to philately and to his local society by his father, a
Great Britain specialist
Following his army service, towards the end of the war in Gibraltar, he returned to Eastbourne and
resumed his work at the Eastbourne Mutual Building Society, where he later became Mortgage Manager,
a position he held until his retirement in 1988
Alan joined the India Study Circle in 1962, and was a regular attendee at London meetings. He served as
Chairman from 1983 to 1986, and was again appointed to the post from 1987 to 1989. In 1989 he was
elected President for three years
He will be best remembered for his displays of Persian Gulf Postal History, for which he was awarded a
silver medal nationally in 1979. He won a small gold at Belgica in 1986 and another a year later at
Stockholmia. He also formed collections of Eastbourne, Gibraltar, Malta, Morocco Agencies,
Pondicherry and Zanzibar, some of which will be offered later in the year in London
In 2000 Alan gave a full display of 450 pages to the Royal Philatelic Society, and in 2002 his lifes interest
in the area culminated in the writing and publication of The Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf
Area
Philately was a lifelong and absorbing hobby for Alan and we hope that the collection offered here, and
lotted for collectors, will be a fitting tribute to a gentle man
Condition
In addition to the comments on quality of covers found under the Notes Concerning Descriptions
section on page 2 of this catalogue, buyers should expect many covers from this area of the world to
have issues with regard to quality. We have mentioned these where we feel they fall outside the normal
parameters, however if clients have concerns or require further information they should contact us for
further information on this matter. No lot will be accepted for return on the grounds of condition
Type Numbers
Type numbers quoted are as used in the Alan Parsons handbook The Indian Postal Agencies in
The Persian Gulf Area where he used those appearing in the W. Renouf publication of 1919
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Note: All buyers must read the notes concerning requests for Extensions printed on page 2 of this catalogue.
The Terms of that notice must be complied with fully under all circumstances.
Please note that bidders who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added
to their invoice for using this facility. Spink is pleased to continue to offer our brand new on-line bidding platform
Spink Live for no charge through www.spink.com.
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2014

Commencing at 7.00 p.m.
THE INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AREA

EARLY LETTERS PRIOR TO THE POSTAL AGENCIES
2001
1663 (30 Jan.) double-sided letter from Fort St. George (Madras) advising of the loss of
ship trading into Persia with the loss of 30 lives. An early letter from this town, particularly
with reference to trade with Persia
HK$1,200-1,400
The Desert Post

2002
2003
2004
1783 (4 Dec.) entire letter from Bombay to London, one reverse flap with manuscript
Received in Bussora the 8th February 1784, the other flap with London Dockwra and
OCLOCK/5 handstamps; some damage and reinforcement though a rare item with the
endorsement
HK$2,500-3,000
1818 (20 Dec.) entire from U.K. to Mrs. Rich in Baghdad care of Fenick Hamilton Esqr,
Constantinople and noted as received on 15 April 1819
HK$1,200-1,400
1820 (19 Nov.) entire letter from Oxford to C.J. Rich Bagdad care of J. Cartwright Esqre
Consul General Constantinople, marked Via Vienna, variously rated, including postage
of 3/2 and 5 piastres local charge and with London datestamp on face, Oxford
mileage and London datestamps on reverse. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Note: One example has been recorded travelling eastward on the Desert Route via Basra to
Baghdad
2005
2006
2007
1826 (May) entire letter from the British Ambassador to Tehran, whilst in Bushire, to
England, twice redirected, eventually to Banff, variously rated and showing various
markings including Banff mileage handstamp. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1830 (16 Jan.) entire (no side flaps) to London with disinfection punctures, docketed
Muscat Janry 16th 1830 on face panel and with London 2 rate mark and Two Penny
Post Bridge St. Westminster handstamp in blue, London time datestamp on reverse; small
imperfections though most unusual
HK$1,200-1,400
1833 (July) entire letter from U.K. to Delhi, marked India Board at top and showing
two different Free datestamps on face, Calcutta c.d.s. (15.11) on reverse. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
Note: Following closure of the Postal Route in 1833, letters previously forwarded overland
were sent in the East India Co.s cruisers via Cossim on the Red Sea and Cairo
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Early Letters Prior to the Postal Agencies - contd.
Pre Contract and Consular Mail

2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1821 (23 Aug.) entire letter from Bushire Via Messers. Shotton Malcolm & Co. Bombay
to Calcutta, the reverse with Bombay and arrival (15.10) datestamps and with Inld.
Ptge..../Ship Do.... handstamp completed for 1r.6a
HK$1,200-1,400
1830 (Aug.) Official entire letter to Major Wilson at Bushire without postal markings,
1834 entire letter from Tabriz, Persia to Calcutta with Bombay Post Paid and Calcutta
datestamps on reverse, 1834 and 1835 entire letters ex the same correspondence from
Ethran and Shiraz to Fort William, the latter with Bombay Post Not Paid handstamp on
reverse; the last two with faults though an interesting quartet
HK$1,800-2,400
1839 (25 June) entire letter from Mangalore to London, carried by the steamer Berenice
from Bombay (4.7) to Muscat and transferred on the steamer Hugh Lindsay to Basra and
then overland to Beirut, rated 2/6 and with oval-framed INDIA and London Two
Penny rate handstamps, and 1840 (22 June) entire letter (small portions of face panel torn
away) from Bombay via Persian Gulph to England, rated 2/8 and with boxed
INDIA handstamp on face and Calcutta datestamp on reverse
HK$1,800-2,400
1846 entire letter from Erzerum to London, slit for disinfection and with PURIFIE AU
LAZARET/MALTE handstamp, 1856 entire letter from Bushire via Baghdad & Beyrout
to London with Alexandria and arrival datestamps, and 1860 envelope From Lieut.
Mason H.M.S. Navy Isfahan Persia with Bombay Ship Letter handstamp on face
completed for 3a. An interesting and attractive trio
HK$2,400-3,000
1855 (Jan.) entire letter from Calcutta Via Bombay to Bushire, bearing fine 1854 1a.
Die I cancelled B/1 with Bombay Ship Letter datestamp on face, and 1857 (July)
entire letter ex the same correspondence from Batavia via Bombay to Bushire, carried
privately to Bombay and bearing 1854 1a. Die II in combination with 1856 1 2 a. (torn
away and replaced) both cancelled 1 and showing Bombay c.d.s. at left, both stamps
heavily creased though a most unusual franking
HK$3,000-3,500
The Euphrates Experimental Post Route

2013
1836 (16 Sept.) Prices Current entire letter ex the Huth correspondence from Bombay p
Overland via Bushire to London, variously rated and showing, on reverse, circularframed INDIA/Packet Letter/PAID handstamp in red and London c.d.s. (6.3); a rare
cover from the Chesney Survey Expedition. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
Note: Col. Chesney was sent by the British Government to try to open communications with
India by way of the river Euphrates. The expedition was beset by problems with one of the two
specially built paddle steamers and crew being lost. A full account of the expedition can be
found in British Routes in India by H.L. Hoskins
2014
1837 (13 Apr.) entire (less side flaps) from Nusserrabad By overland route-Dromerdari
dawk to Beirut-by Steamer from Bombay to London, slit for disinfection, variously rated
and showing, on reverse, circular-framed Rajpoostan Post Paid handstamp, circularframed INDIA/Packet Letter/PAID. handstamp in red and London datestamps (12.7),
the face panel with boxed PAQUEBOTS/DE LA MEDITTERANEE (2), BRITISH/FOREIGN
and London Two Penny Post handstamps; a rare item from Col. Chesneys final despatch
of mail. Also 1862 letter from Major-General Chesney to the British Ambassador in
Vienna, Lord Blomfeld, requesting an audience with the Austrian Emperor. Photo
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HK$4,800-6,000
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2005
2004
2013
2014
2007
2016
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Early Letters Prior to the Postal Agencies - contd.
The Second Expedition to Ras Al Khaima

2015
1842 (14 Nov.) printed Prize Money entire letter from Gunner John Ballentine in Dublin
to the East India Company Auditors in London For the Persian Gulf. Prize Money under
the command of Sir Wm. van Care with details to the various questions raised completed
in manuscript including I am not dead as yet, large h.s. 2 on face, despatch and arrival
datestamps on reverse. Believed to be the only recorded written matter pertaining to this
expedition
HK$1,200-1,400
Note: The first expedition to Ras Al Khaima in 1804 ended in disaster when heavy losses were
sustained and the aim of reducing pirate forts not achieved. After a bad spell when the pirates
were capturing the East Indias vessels, and slaughtering the native crews, a second expedition
was mounted. Within a week the force had demolished the pirate strongholds and destroyed
the raiding dhows which had not otherwise been removed to India and subsequently sold
The Dromedary Post

2016
1847 (27 Jan.) entire letter from Baghdad p Steamer via Ceylon to Batavia and written
inside as via Beirut, Alexandria and Bombay, disinfected with slits and showing fine
BOMBAY/B.P.P./Paid. handstamp on face; small faults though an unusual item carried
by the Dromedary Post which operated over the Syrian Desert from Baghdad to Beirut
between 1843 and 1886. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
The Ambassadors Mail

2017
1848 (18 Jan.) mourning envelope (some splits at edges), complete with four page letter,
from Edward Mann at Alderbury to his brother Attach to the British Embassy Tehran
and sent care of the Foreign Office in London, showing manuscript 1 for internal
postage, despatch undated circle, Salisbury and London datestamps. Most unusual
HK$1,400-1,800
Note: At some time during the 1840s mail for the British Embassy and Anglo-Indian
residents in Tehran was collected at Bushire and sent under escort once a month. There was
no charge for this service
The Anglo-Persian Field Force

2018
1856 (19 Nov.) envelope from Poona to Capt. Forbes of the 3rd Light Cavalry at
Bombay bearing 1 2 a. cancelled 52, upon arrival redirected, with 1 2 a. (2) both cancelled
1, On Service Persian Gulf and marked Bhuj 20 Nov 1856 in the same hand, the
reverse with despatch and Bombay (20.11) c.d.s.; envelope with small piece at top and
part of flap missing though a most unusual item of incoming mail. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
Note: In 1856 war was declared by Britain on Persia and an expedition under Sir James
Outram left Bombay for the Gulf in December accompanied, for the first time upon an
overseas mission, by its own postal unit
2019
1857 (Apr.) envelope from the Harbour Master at Bushire to the Naval Dubash at
Bombay showing light Bombay Ship Letter Bearing handstamp completed for 2a. and
with arrival c.d.s. (8.4) on reverse. An unusual item of mail from the Force without the
usual datestamp. Photo
Photo for lot 2016 appears on page 7

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HK$2,500-3,000
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2018
2019
2021
2026
2023
Ex 2027
2024
2025
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Early Letters Prior to the Postal Agencies, The Anglo-Persian Field Force - contd.
2020
2020
1857 (24 Apr.) envelope to London, bearing 1855 1 2 a. blue pair tied by manuscript
Stamped and both cancelled 131 with boxed INDIA UNPAID alongside, the reverse
with FIELD FORCE/BG/PERSIA c.d.s. completed for 4a., Bombay (6.5) and London (8.6)
c.d.s. A rare usage of a perforated adhesive during the campaign. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
Note: Under the 1854 Postal Regulations, provided postage was paid to the office of despatch,
a letter could be sent to its destination Bearing. This arrangement ceased in July 1858
2021
1857 (12 Aug.) envelope to Bombay showing fine FIELD

completed for 6a. Photo
FORCE/BG/PERSIA
Note: The Field Post Office was transferred to Kharaj Island in August 1857
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c.d.s.
HK$6,000-7,500
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Believed to be the sole

item of registered mail
from the campaign
2022
2022
2023
1857 (12 Sept.) envelope registered to the Naval Dubash at Bombay, showing superb
FIELD FORCE/PD/PERSIA c.d.s. in red and framed REGISTERED/LETTER NO handstamp
on face, the reverse bearing 1854 2a. green neatly cancelled 131 and with arrival c.d.s.
below. Believed to be the sole item of registered mail from the campaign. Photo
HK$60,000-72,000
1857 (20 Oct.) triple rate envelope to Bombay showing, on reverse, fine FIELD
c.d.s. completed for 12 as with light arrival c.d.s. (7.11) alongside.
Photo
HK$6,000-7,500
1857 (20 Oct.) envelope to Bombay showing fine FIELD FORCE/BG/PERSIA c.d.s.
completed for 2 annas, arrival c.d.s. (7.11) on reverse. Photo
HK$6,000-7,500
1857 (2 Dec.) envelope to Bombay showing fine FIELD FORCE/BG/PERSIA c.d.s. with
manuscript 2Rs at upper right corner; small portion of cover missing at top centre.
The highest postage letter rate recorded from the campaign. Photo
HK$6,000-7,500
FORCE/BG/PERSIA
2024
2025
2026
2027
1858 (16 Feb.) double rate envelope to Bombay, showing largely fine FIELD
c.d.s. with manuscript 4a at top and arrival c.d.s. (22.3). Photo
Note: The day of the month digit in this datestamp is a little unclear and could possibly be a
2, therefore being the latest recorded date of use of this datestamp
FORCE/BG/PERSIA
HK$6,000-7,500
1858 (27 Sept.) envelope to Bombay complete with request note marked Bushire for
forwarding of letter if addressee not found in Bombay, bearing 1854 1a. red Die II (2)
both cancelled 1 in diamond of bars and with Bombay Ship Letter Bearing handstamp
at lower left corner, arrival c.d.s. (2.11) on reverse. An unusual item of mail from the rear
guard serviced in India. Also 1857 part entire to Bushire bearing 1854 1a. red Die II (2)
and 4a. 4th printing all cancelled by diamond of bars. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Photos also appear on page 9

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THE POSTAL AGENCIES IN ARABIA

BAHRAIN
2028
1885 (21 May) piece bearing 1 2 a. cancelled B in circle of bars and showing Bahrain and
Linga c.d.s. alongside, the first dated 1884 in error. A rare and very early item from this
post office. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
2029
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
1886 (c.) (10 Aug.) 1a. brown on blue envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on
reverse, 2a. blue cancelled by C12 B in circle of bars and additionally tied by arrival
c.d.s. (31.8), BAHRAIN c.d.s. (10.8) and framed R/BAHRAIN registration handstamp,
additional arrival c.d.s. on face; small portions at right missing through opening. Rare and
regarded as the earliest recorded date of use of this cancellation and datestamp on cover.
Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
1892 (12 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and
3a. both cancelled by C13 squared-circle datestamp and with indistinct arrival c.d.s.
below, framed R/BAHRAIN registration handstamp on reverse; edge faults though
scarce. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
1895, 1896 and 1900 envelopes to Bombay franked at 1 2 a. (2) or 1a., all cancelled by C13
squared-circle datestamp and with arrival c.d.s., the 1900 item underpaid and showing
boxed POSTAGE DUE/ONE ANNA handstamp; a generally fine group
HK$2,500-3,000
1903-19 envelopes (7, some partially truncated to large pieces) and stationery cards (2)
to Bombay (6), Germany or Muscat (2), variously franked and all cancelled by C17
bridge type c.d.s., one to Bombay with censor label and one to Muscat with Bushire
c.d.s. and censor cachet; fair to fine
HK$3,000-3,500
1907, 1912 and 1915 envelopes to India franked at 1 2 a. or 21 2 a. (registered, label largely
torn away) to India, all cancelled by C16 single-ring datestamp, the last with Bombay
censor cachet in violet
HK$1,200-1,400
1908 2a. F size registered envelope to Bombay uprated with 1 2 a. (4) and 1910 envelope
registered to Bombay bearing 1a. (4), both cancelled with several strikes of the C17
bridge type c.d.s. and with handstamped registration labels
HK$1,200-1,400
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2030
2040
2041
2039
2049
2051
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2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
A
A
A
A
A
A
1923-33 envelopes (6) and a large OHMS registered front to India, variously franked
(one with a combination of India and Bahrain adhesives) and cancelled with C33 (5) or
C34 (2) double-ring datestamps
HK$1,400-1,800
1926-35 envelopes (9, two registered, three with foxing) to England, variously franked
and cancelled by C33 (4) or C34 (5) double-ring datestamps, 1936 9p. postcard, uprated
with 1a3p., to Germany cancelled by C33 c.d.s. and 1937 envelope to Norway cancelled
by C34 c.d.s., underfranked and with 38 in postage stamps affixed as Postage Dues
HK$2,500-3,000
1930 OHMS long envelopes to Iraq, franked at 6a. or 8a. with C33 c.d.s. and different
types of handstamped registration labels, and 1933 (Nov.) envelope registered to Basra
and franked at 101 2 a., the adhesives on reverse cancelled by C34 c.d.s. and showing
Please return this cover/to the Postmaster Basrah/For an official enquiry. bi-lingual
handstamp, the 2a. on face panel eventually cancelled on 22 January 1934, most unusual
HK$1,200-1,400
1931-33 envelopes (4) to Teheran, the first franked at Book-Post rate of 1 2 a. cancelled
by C33 c.d.s., the others at 31 2 a. (2) or 61 2 a. (registered) cancelled by C34 c.d.s., all with
arrival c.d.s. alongside the adhesives
HK$1,200-1,400
1932 (5 Oct.) Imperial Airways first flight to London on the return leg of the alternative
route through the Trucial States, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah, envelope to Norfolk
bearing 1 2 a. and 8a. sharing fine C33 c.d.s. and showing circular-framed BY/AIR
handstamp and arrival c.d.s. (13.10), all on face. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
route through the Trucial States, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah, specially printed illustrated
route envelope to Italy, franked at 8a. (two 1 4 a. on reverse tied by arrival c.d.s.)
cancelled by C33 c.d.s. and showing circular-framed BY/AIR handstamps (deleted by
two bars in red) and T handstamp; adhesives with some minor foxing though a scarce
cover. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
route through the Trucial States, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah, specially printed illustrated
route envelope to Egypt underfranked at 5a. cancelled by C33 c.d.s., showing T
handstamp and bearing Egypt 8m. purple Postage Due cancelled on arrival (8.10). Scarce.
Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1933 (5 July) Imperial Airways extension of the Indian route to Calcutta, envelope carried
on the intermediate stage to Calcutta franked at 51 4 a. with C34 c.d.s. and showing
circular-framed AIR/MAIL and illustrated first flight cachets, arrival c.d.s. on reverse;
scarce with only twenty examples flown on this stage
HK$1,200-1,400
1933 (27 Sept.) Imperial Airways extension of the Indian route to Rangoon, illustrated
envelope to the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co. in Rangoon, franked at 51 4 a. with a combination
of India and Bahrain adhesives neatly tied by C34 c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (1.10) on reverse
HK$1,400-1,800
1936 (19 Aug.) envelope to Ohio, U.S.A. and recovered from the Scipio flying boat which
crashed at Mirabella Bay, Crete on 22 August, the reverse with senders cachet, adhesives
floated off and New York transit duplex (4.9), the face panel with circular-framed
AIR/MAIL and AVION ACCIDENTE handstamps; an unusual air crash item with mail
from Bahrain scarce. Nierinck 360822k
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2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2051
A
A
A
1940-49 envelopes (8, two registered) and 9p card downrated to 1 2 a., all to India at a
variety of rates and variously cancelled, four censored with labels, one underfranked at 2a.
and with horseshoe-framed BAHRAIN/DUE/...AS. complete for 6as. and one originally
from Muscat and cancelled at Bahrain in transit. An interesting group
HK$2,500-3,000
1940 envelopes to England (2), both franked at 14a. with one showing NOT OPENED
BY/CENSOR cachet, the other routed via Durban, and 1947 envelope registered to Wales
franked with eight 1942-45 values at 29a.
HK$1,000-1,200
1940 (Mar.) envelope to U.S.A. bearing 1938-41 3a.6p., 12a. and 2r. with Air c.d.s.,
showing Via B.O.A.C. to Singapore/Pacific Clipper to/San Francisco cachet and
censored with label and cachet, and 1943 (12 July) envelope registered to U.S.A., franked
at 2r.141 2 a. and, following the fall of Singapore, routed via Lagos (22.7), two different
censor labels. An attractive and unusual pair
HK$1,200-1,400
1943-47 envelopes (5) to U.S.A., comprising 1943 P.&T. type registered and redirected
on arrival, despatch c.d.s. on reverse, 1945 via Lagos at 431 2 a., 1945 sent via Saudi Arabia
and franked there with Via Air Mail notation altered to Boat, 1946 4a.3p. registered
envelope, uprated with 1942-43 6a. (8), and 1947 franked at 261 2 a.
HK$1,400-1,800
1946 envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1942-43 1a. in combination with

unoverprinted 1946 Victory 11 2 a. sharing machine type datestamp and additionally tied
by boxed arrival datestamp. Very scarce usage of this issue which was not overprinted.
Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1947 (18 Aug.) envelope from China to England and recovered from the Portland flying
boat which crashed on landing at Bahrain on 23 August, franked at $3,200 and showing
boxed DAMAGED BY/SEA WATER cachet at foot; part envelope missing at left through
having been hastily opened. Unusual. Nierinck 470823
HK$1,000-1,200
1948 (13 Mar.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, Pakistan overprinted 3p. grey
(6) cancelled by c.d.s.; a few other adhesives missing though a very rare use of Pakistan
stamps in Bahrain and believed to one of only two examples recorded. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
Note: Pakistan took over control of the Gulf Post Offices following the Partition of India in
August 1947. Stamps of India overprinted Pakistan were not put on sale in Bahrain and the
above usage of such stamps may be the result of a traveller taking them with him
DUBAI
See also lot 2229
2052
2053
2054
1909 (28 Nov.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1906 1 2 a. cancelled by fine C37
DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF c.d.s. and with arrival c.d.s. (18.12) alongside. An early
usage of this datestamp that was only introduced in September. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1913 and 1914 envelopes to Bombay and 1915 envelope to Karachi franked on reverse
at 1 2 a. or 1a., each with fine C37 DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF c.d.s., the last with green
censor label, 1928 envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. (2) cancelled by PERSIAN GULF
SECTION/BOMBAY G.P.O. c.d.s.
HK$2,500-3,000
1914 (18 Feb.) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1902 p. grey (4) sharing a fine strike of
the C37 DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF c.d.s. and with Mandvi Delivery c.d.s. (28.2)
alongside. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
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Dubai - contd.
2055
2056
2057
2058
2059
2060
2061
A
1927 unstamped Capt. Smye envelope (opened-out) carried by air from Basra to England
showing, on reverse, C37 DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF c.d.s., Basra c.d.s. (11.6), Smyes
explanatory notation and, on face, horseshoe-framed DUBAI/DUE/ONE ANNA
handstamp, circular-framed T and 7D/I.S./F handstamps and bearing G.B. Postage
Due 1d. and 3d. (2) cancelled on arrival (3.7)
HK$1,200-1,400
1935-39 Jagger envelopes to England (3) and one other to U.S.A., bearing a variety of
values all neatly cancelled by C38 c.d.s.; philatelic frankings though an attractive quartet
HK$1,200-1,400
1940-47 envelopes (11, 9 registered) and an envelope back to Bombay, variously franked
and cancelled by DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF (2), DUBAI/PERSIAN GULF (2) or DUBAI
(8) c.d.s., five censored and all with arrival datestamps. An attractive group
HK$5,000-6,000
1940 (28 Aug.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. marginal pair twice
cancelled by the rare POSTAL CENSOR DEPTT./KARACHI c.d.s. with part boxed Bombay
Delivery datestamp (3.9) alongside, censored with label and cachet. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1940 (30 Aug.) envelope to Bombay with senders cachet on face and bearing, on reverse,
1a. cancelled by the rare POSTAL CENSOR DEPTT./KARACHI c.d.s. with Bombay Delivery
datestamp (10.9) alongside, censored with label and cachet. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1941 (14 Jan.) envelope to Bombay with senders cachet on face and bearing, on reverse,
1
2 a. pair cancelled by the rare POSTAL CENSOR DEPTT./KARACHI c.d.s. with two different
Bombay Delivery datestamps (18.1) alongside, censored with label and cachet. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1941 (1 July) envelope to London, marked on reverse as emanating from Sharjah Fort,
Oman and bearing 1a.3p. (3) cancelled by two strikes of the very rare EXPERIMENTAL
P.O./K-77 c.d.s. and with censor hand stamp below, Post Office Savings Bank arrival
datestamp (25.9) on reverse. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
Note: The use of this and the K-46 Experimental P.O. cancellations are fully discussed in the
Donaldson handbook, pages 80-84
2062
2063
1942 (Jan.)-43 (Mar.) envelopes (9) being a study of the EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-46
c.d.s. which was apparently applied on arrival in Karachi, all with chops indicating origin
as Dubai (8) or Sharjah, four different rates and all censored. An interesting group
HK$3,500-4,800
1943-47 envelopes to Bombay (9) and Karachi, variously franked and all cancelled by
C38a machine type datestamp, one apparently correctly franked at 21 2 a. though
considered underpaid and showing horseshoe-framed DUBAI/DUE/AS. handstamp
completed for 2a., six dated in 1943 censored
HK$3,500-4,800
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2054
2058
2059
2061
2060
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The Pakistan Administration
Stamps of Pakistan were used from October 1947 until 31 March 1948
2064
2065
2066
2067
2068
2069
2070
2071
2072
1947 (23 Oct.) envelope (a few fox spots) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. and 2a.
both cancelled by C38a c.d.s., indistinct arrival c.d.s. (5.11) alongside. An early usage of
the Pakistan adhesives. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1947 (11 Dec.) India 11 2 a. stationery envelope (fractionally truncated on opening) to

Bombay, uprated on reverse with 1 2 a. (2), cancelled front and reverse with fine C38a
c.d.s., indistinct arrival c.d.s. (27.12); an unusual combination with the unoverprinted
stationery accepted without postage due. Photo
HK$3,500-4,200
1947 (18 Dec.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. and 11 2 a. sharing C38a
c.d.s., fine arrival c.d.s. (27.12) alongside. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
1948 (Jan.) envelope, addressed on front and reverse, to Bombay, the reverse side bearing
1
2 a. in combination with unoverprinted 2a., ringed as unaccepted for postage, sharing
single C38a c.d.s., the face panel showing horseshoe-framed DUBAI/DUE/AS handstamp
and arrival c.d.s. (20.1) An unusual combination franking. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (7 Jan.) envelope to Bombay giving senders cachet as Sharjah and bearing, on
reverse, 3p. and 1 2 a. vertical pairs sharing Bombay Paquebot c.d.s. and with Delivery c.d.s.
(8.1) alongside, clean and attractive; most unusual. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (23 Jan.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a. vertical pairs (2)
cancelled by three fine C38a c.d.s., one pair additionally tied by arrival c.d.s. (3.2). Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (2 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. (3) and unoverprinted 1a.,
ringed as unaccepted for postage, cancelled by a fine single C38a c.d.s. and with Bombay
Unpaid and Delivery datestamps (17.1 and 18.1) alongside, the face panel showing
horseshoe-framed DUBAI/DUE/AS completed for 2as. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (5 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 3p. and 9p. strip of three twice
cancelled by fine C38a c.d.s. with arrival c.d.s. (17.2) alongside; clean and most attractive.
Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (12 Feb.) 1a. stationery envelope, uprated on reverse with 1 2 a. (2, some gum
staining), to Bombay, cancelled front and reverse with C38a c.d.s. and with part arrival
c.d.s. (2.3) on reverse; an unusual usage of overprinted stationery. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
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2065
2066
2067
2069
2068
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The Pakistan Administration - contd.
2073
2074
2075
2076
1948 (13 Feb.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 11 2 a. and 3a. pair
twice cancelled with fine C38a c.d.s. with boxed arrival datestamp (3.3) alongside, the
face panel with boxed registration cachet. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (1 Mar.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 11 2 a. and 4a. cancelled
by fine C38a c.d.s. and with indistinct boxed arrival datestamp (10.3) alongside, boxed
registration cachet on face. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1948 (16 Mar.) long envelope front (225x98mm.), with senders address given as in
Karachi, to U.S.A., bearing 2a. and 8a. (2) twice cancelled by fine C38a c.d.s.; clean and
attractive. A scarce destination for Pakistan Administration Period mail
HK$1,200-1,400
1948 (28 Mar.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 3p. grey marginal block of nine
and a single cancelled by several C38a c.d.s. and with arrival c.d.s. (13.4) alongside; an
unusual franking and a late date of use of the Pakistan adhesives with the latest recorded
date of use only a week later. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
GUADUR
See also lots 2319-2320
2077
2077
1870 (2 Apr.) envelope registered Via Southampton to Birkenhead, bearing 2a. orange
and 4a. green sharing manuscript Stamped, London Registered oval datestamp (6.5)
and, on reverse, a further 4a. green with manuscript Registered alongside REGISTERED
handstamp completed in manuscript and GWADUR c.d.s., both in red, Birkenhead (7.5)
and New Brighton (7.5); the envelope flap largely missing. The sole cover recorded from
the experimental postal agency period at the time that the Bombay Circle was in control.
Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
Note: Guadur was transferred to the Sind Circle in April 1869
2078
1871 (5 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue cancelled by fine C5

GWADUR/24 duplex, three Bombay arrival datestamps in red alongside. Rare in such fine
condition and the earliest recorded date of use of this cancellation. Photo
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2073
2071
2072
2076
2074
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2079
2080
2081
2082
2083
2084
2085
2086
2087
2088
2089
2090
2091
2092
1871 (1 Aug.) envelope (small part at top and part of flap missing) to Karachi bearing 1a.
brown with pen strokes and C5 GWADUR/24 duplex, Gwadur c.d.s. in red and arrival
c.d.s. (9.8) on reverse. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1871 (c.) (Oct.) envelope to Tata bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown with C5 GWADUR/24
duplex (12.10), Karachi (14.10) and Tata (16.10) datestamps. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1873 (15 Oct.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. blue with fine C5 GWADUR/24
duplex, arrival c.d.s. (20.10) on reverse; adhesive with defect and envelope with small
faults
HK$1,400-1,800
1874 (c.) (21 Dec.) 2 a. blue envelope (small corner tear on opening) to Bombay,
cancelled by C5 GWADUR/24 duplex in bluish ink and with arrival Delivery c.d.s.
(29.12) alongside, two further Bombay c.d.s. (28.12) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1876 (c.) (5 Jan.) envelope (fractionally truncated and small tear on opening) to Cutch
Mandvi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue cancelled by fine GUADUR/4/K-1 duplex with
arrival c.d.s. (13.1) alongside. Scarce so fine. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1876 (Dec.) 1 2 a. blue envelope (dated from address in native script) to Bombay cancelled
by legible C9 GWADUR/4/K-1 duplex, the reverse (small faults) with arrival c.d.s.
(11.12), and 1879 (Jan.) part OHMS envelope (faults) to Karachi bearing Service 1 2 a.
blue with fine C9 GWADUR/4/K-1 duplex in blue, the reverse with Indo-European
Telegraph Department imprint, office of Examiner of Telegraph Accounts oval datestamp
and part Postage Due handstamp
HK$1,200-1,400
1877 (29 Dec.) native envelope registered to Tata bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 4a. both
cancelled by C9 GUADUR/4/K-1 duplex in bluish ink with framed registration cachet in
blue below in the same ink, and 1878 (23 Aug.) envelope (roughly opened on one side)
registered to Tata bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 2a. pair both cancelled by C9
GUADUR/4/K-1 duplex in bluish ink and with registration cachet in the same ink on face
panel
HK$2,500-3,000
1879 (4 Feb.) envelope registered to Tata bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue (2) and 2a.
brown-orange (2) cancelled by C9 GUADUR/4/K-1 duplex in bluish ink with
registration cachet in the same ink and arrival c.d.s. (7.2) alongside; an attractive franking.
Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1880 (c.) (28 June) envelope to Zanzibar bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue block of six (2x3)
each indistinctly cancelled with C11 B in square of bars with despatch, Aden (13.7),
and arrival (24.8) c.d.s. alongside; an unusual franking to a most unusual destination for
mail from this office
HK$1,200-1,400
1880 (13 Aug.) envelope (small part at corner torn away) registered to Tata bearing, on
reverse, 1a. brown (3) and 2a. orange all cancelled by fine C11 B in square of bars and
with registration cachet, despatch and arrival (17.8) c.d.s. alongside, and 1881 (22 Sept.)
1
2 a. blue envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 2a. brown-orange cancelled
by C11 B in square of bars with registration cachet, despatch and arrival c.d.s. (29.9)
alongside. An attractive pair
HK$1,800-2,400
1881 (21 Oct.) envelope (small imperfections) registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse,
1
2 a. blue pair (one corner affixed over edge) and 2a. brown-orange all cancelled by fine
C11 B in square of bars with registration cachet and two arrival c.d.s. alongside,
despatch c.d.s. on face panel. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1884 (Sept.) envelope reverse (small part missing) to Linga bearing 1 2 a. neatly cancelled
by C12 GUADUR/B duplex with arrival c.d.s. (18.9) alongside; a fine strike of this scarce
marking
HK$1,000-1,200
1895 and 1899 large part Telegram envelopes (the first with contents) ex the same
correspondence, forwarded from Guadur to Muscat by sea and both showing, on reverse,
different type single-ring despatch datestamps and arrival c.d.s. An unusual pair
HK$2,500-3,000
1895 (1 Mar.) envelope (fractionally truncated) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. bluegreen with superb C32 squared-circle datestamp and with arrival c.d.s. (7.3) alongside
HK$1,200-1,400
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2078
2080
2083
2082
2089
2086
2094
2095
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2093
2094
2095
2096
2097
2098
2099
2100
A
A
A
A
2101
A
2102
A
2103
2104
2105
2106
A
A
A
1895 (Apr.) large piece to Zanzibar bearing 21 2 a., 1897 1a. brown envelope to Bombay
and 1900 envelope to Muscat bearing 3p. pair, all cancelled by C32 squared-circle
datestamps; fair to fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1900 (16 Nov.) 2a.6p. orange envelope to England, neatly cancelled by superb C32
squared-circle datestamp, arrival c.d.s. (1.12) on reverse; most attractive. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1902 (2 Mar.) envelope to London, bearing 1 2 a. blue-green (5, one defective) each neatly
cancelled by C32 squared-circle datestamp, the reverse (flap missing) with arrival
datestamp (12.4); most attractive. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1904-13 envelopes (3, one partially cut down) or cards (3) franked at 3p. or 1 2 a. and
cancelled by squared-circle datestamp (3), straight-line datestamp or Delivery c.d.s. (2);
1922 and 1928 envelopes to Muscat, the first registered, both cancelled by double-ring
datestamp, and 1925-33 envelopes (6, a couple large part only) and an envelope back, all
to Karachi at various rates and cancelled by bridge type c.d.s.; faults in places
HK$1,800-2,400
1929 (15 Oct.) Imperial Airways Cairo-Karachi service envelope (complete with original
Memo slip) to England, bearing 1a. brown (9) with bridge type c.d.s. and showing
circular-framed BY/AIR handstamp, the reverse with Bombay (19.10) and Karachi
(21.10) c.d.s., and G.B. 1 2 d. cancelled at Newcastle on arrival (6.11)
HK$1,200-1,400
1931 (25 Feb.) Aero Philatelic Club of Calcutta printed envelopes to Kenya and Sudan,
both franked at 71 2 a. with adhesives neatly cancelled by bridge type c.d.s., both with
Basra c.d.s. on reverse, the latter also showing Kisumu c.d.s.
HK$1,800-2,400
1932 (23 Mar.) Aero Club of Calcutta Cairo-Mwanza Route envelope to Salisbury,
Southern Rhodesia, franked at 13a. and showing RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR/INCLUSION IN
AIR DESPATCH cachet in violet and horseshoe-framed GUADUR/DUE/ONE ANNA
handstamp, the reverse with Basra (24.3), Bombay (2.4) and Salisbury Poste Restante
(18.4) c.d.s. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1932 (20 Oct.) Aero Philatelic Club of Calcutta Gwadur-Bombay envelope (printed
route map on reverse) franked at 33 4 a., the stamps and address crossed through and
marked Return to sender, various transit c.d.s. on reverse, and 1932 (26 Oct.) envelope
marked Gwadur to London By Air and franked at 81 2 a. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1933 (July) Calcutta-Karachi First Airmail envelopes (3, traces of soiling) to Allahabad,
Bangkok and Batavia, variously franked with each showing illustrated cachet and with
arrival datestamps on reverse
HK$1,800-2,400
1934-38 airmail covers (5), comprising 1934 to Brisbane at 5 2 a., 1935 to Baghdad at
71 2 a. with addition of 1 2 a. Silver Jubilee Fund label, 1935 to England at 21 2 a. and 71 2 a.,
and 1938 to Singapore at 81 2 a.; the first a little stained though generally good to fine
HK$1,400-1,800
1938-40 envelopes to Karachi (5), comprising 1938 (Aug.) registered and redirected to
Bombay bearing 1935 Jubilee values (4) sharing C33a c.d.s., 1939 franked at 11 2 a. with
C33 c.d.s., 1939 (2, both registered) franked at 51 2 a. and 71 2 a., both with C33a c.d.s.,
and 1940 bearing 1a. with C33 c.d.s.; good to fine strikes
HK$2,500-3,000
1938 (27 Mar.) envelope to Karachi bearing, on reverse, 3p., 1 2 a. and 1a.3p. sharing two
fine strikes of the rare C34a GUADUR AIR/MEKRAN COAST c.d.s. and with Karachi
Delivery c.d.s. (28.3) alongside. A scarce marking only in use between March and May
1938. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1938 (7 and 15 Apr.) pair of envelopes ex the same correspondence to Karachi bearing,
on reverse, 1a. brown and 1a. red pairs respectively, both cancelled by fine strikes of the
rare C34a GUADUR AIR/MEKRAN COAST c.d.s. and with arrival c.d.s. alongside; an
attractive pair
HK$2,500-3,000
1938 (6 May) envelope to Karachi with fine senders cachet on face and bearing, on
reverse, 3p. (2) and 1a. (6) cancelled by several superb strikes of the rare C34a GUADUR
AIR/MEKRAN COAST c.d.s. and one with arrival c.d.s. (7.5); a superb showpiece franking.
Photo
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2099
2104
2106
2107
2112
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Guadur - contd.
Stamps of Pakistan with handstamped overprints of Muscat, although not sold at this office, were
nevertheless valid for postage. Guadur remained a dependency of Muscat until September 1958
2107
1948 (July) envelope to Abadan with the addressee not found, the reverse bearing 1947
1a., 11 2 a. block of eight and 2a. (3 with a pair) all cancelled by Bombay framed
PAQUEBOT handstamp and showing Karachi c.d.s. (14.7) and D.L.O. datestamps of
Gwalior (16.10) and Amritsar (19.10). A rare and unusual franking. Photo
2111
2108
2108
HK$6,000-7,200
1948 (2 Nov.) envelope to Muscat bearing India 1 2 a. purple (2) with PAKISTAN
handstamped overprint and 1947 3p. grey (6) all neatly cancelled by double-ring
datestamp, the reverse with a further Guadur datestamp (4.11) and arrival c.d.s. (2.12).
A very rare franking. B.P.A. Certificate (1972). Photo
HK$18,000-24,000
Note: The postmaster at Muscat misunderstood his instructions to hand overprint postal
stationery and overprinted adhesives as well
PROVENANCE:
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2109
2110
2111
2112
1948-49 envelopes (3) ex the same correspondence to Muscat, each registered and
bearing 1947 6a., 12a. with registration label completed in manuscript and marked
acknowledgement due, and 14a., the first and last with handstamped registration labels.
A fine trio
HK$3,500-4,800
1948-49 envelopes (5, four registered) to Muscat, variously franked 31 2 a., 81 2 a., 11a.,
1r.4a. and 1r.12a., and 1956 envelope to Bombay franked at 7a., all cancelled by doublering datestamp. An attractive group
HK$2,500-3,000
1949 (27 Jan.) 11 2 a. brown-purple envelope overprinted Pakistan by machine printing

at Quetta, uprated with 1947 2a. red and 1949 2a. red, each neatly cancelled by doublering datestamp. Very rare, being the first example recorded of Quetta overprinted
stationery used at Guadur. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
1949 (27 Jan.) envelope registered to the British Consulate, Muscat, bearing 1948
Independence 1r. scarlet neatly cancelled by double-ring datestamp, various Karachi
(9-23.2) and arrival (12.3) c.d.s. on reverse. Rare with only six examples of this stamp
recorded used for postal purposes. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500

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2113
1949 (Apr.) envelopes (5, four registered) ex the same correspondence to Muscat,
bearing a variety of values and franked at 31 2 a., 4a., 8a., 9a., 161 2 a. and 1r.10a. with a
combination of 1947 and 1949 adhesives, all cancelled by double-ring datestamps. A fine
and attractive group
HK$3,000-3,500
KUWAIT
British Consulate Mail
2114
1912 (Jan.) envelope ex the Rev. E.E. Calverley correspondence to New York, bearing
21 2 a. cancelled by Bombay-Karachi Sea Post Office bridge type c.d.s. (11.1) and
showing, on reverse, senders notation identifying Kuwait as the place of origin, and
Flushing arrival datestamp (5.2); a very scarce and early letter from this Postal Agency.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Note: In 1908 a room at the British Consulate in Kuwait was set aside to receive and
despatch ordinary letters but no cancellers were used. Mail was taken to Fao, a stop on the
Bombay-Karachi Sea Post Office route, and cancelled on board. The Post Office opened in
1915
2115
1912 (Apr.) envelope ex the Rev. E.E. Calverley correspondence to Philadelphia, bearing
21 2 a. cancelled by Bombay-Karachi Sea Post Office Set No. 2 c.d.s. (11.1) and showing,
on reverse, senders handstamp identifying Kuwait as the place of origin. Scarce. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
2116
The Indian Post Office

2116
1915 (8 Sept.) 1 2 a. green envelope, uprated with 1 2 a. green, to London, neatly cancelled
by the very rare C34 KOWAIT c.d.s., arrival datestamp (6.10) on reverse. Fine and an
early date of use for this seldom offered datestamp. Photo
HK$12,000-14,000

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Kuwait, The Indian Post Office - contd.
2117
2117
2119
1917 (4 Oct.) envelope to Muscat bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. green neatly cancelled by very
rare C33 KOWAIT c.d.s. and with arrival c.d.s. (16.10) alongside. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
2118
2118
1918 (7 Dec.) envelope registered to Basra bearing Iraq British Occupation 4a. on 13 4 pi.
red-brown and grey cancelled by a fine strike of the very rare C33 KOWAIT c.d.s. and
with handstamped registration label alongside, Basra F.P.O. 329 arrival c.d.s. (16.12).
A very rare and almost certainly unique usage of this adhesive in Kuwait. Photo
HK$24,000-30,000
2119
1922 (23 Jan.) 1a. red card, uprated with 3p. grey pair, to England cancelled by two good
strikes of the very rare C34 KOWAIT c.d.s., the message on reverse, headed Kuwait,
Persian Gulf, via Bombay, Jan. 21.22 with much news and the writers comments that he
will refuse to pay the postage on some War volume encyclopaedias which may be sent to
him. Photo
2120
1923 (10 Mar.) brown OHMS envelope (252x125mm.) registered to Bombay, bearing
Official 2a. and 4a. sharing C34b KUWAIT c.d.s. and with handstamped registration
label at foot; the adhesives cut away on three sides though a rare Official franking. Photo
PROVENANCE:
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2115
2114
2120
2121
2124
2121
1923 (10 Apr.) OHMS envelope to Air Headquarters, Baghdad bearing, on reverse,
Official 1a. carmine (2, one with a surface fault) sharing fine C34b KUWAIT c.d.s. with
Basra (16.4) and Baghdad Delivery (18.4) c.d.s. alongside; envelope with cut at foot clear
of the adhesives. A very usage of Official adhesives. B.P.A. Certificate (1981). Photo
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Kuwait, The Indian Post Office - contd.
2122
2123
1924 (26 Feb.) Wilson envelope to England bearing 1a. carmine strip of three twice neatly
cancelled by C34b KUWAIT c.d.s.; very fine. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1924 (26 Feb.) Moss envelope to England bearing 1a. carmine strip of three twice neatly
cancelled by C34b KUWAIT c.d.s.; very fine. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
The KUWAIT Overprints

2124
2125
2126
1923 (23 Nov.) India 21 2 a. blue G size registered envelope, uprated with 1 2 a. and 2a., to
Basra, twice lightly cancelled by C38a KUWAIT/REG. c.d.s., the reverse with registration
label handstamped in violet, Basra (3.12) and Basra City (4.12) c.d.s. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1924 (26 Feb.) Whitfield King envelope to England, bearing 3a. dull orange neatly
cancelled by fine C34b c.d.s. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1926 (24 June) envelope registered to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. with inverted overprint, 1a.
(2, one with overprint inverted), 11 2 a. and 2a. all neatly cancelled by C38a. c.d.s. and
with horseshoe-framed bi-lingual KUWAIT/DUE/AS. handstamp completed for 1 2 a. and
subsequently deleted in red ink; arrival c.d.s. (10.7) on reverse; the three upright
overprint stamps with corner faults and the envelope with small imperfections though a
rare franking. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
PROVENANCE:

2127
2128
2129
2130
1926 (24 July) envelope registered to Bombay, bearing 11 2 a. chocolate Type B pair
inscribed ANNAS and 3a. dull orange all cancelled by C38a c.d.s. and with handstamped
registration label at lower left corner, arrival c.d.s. (10.7) on reverse; envelope with a
couple of small surface abrasions. The 11 2 a. Type B very rare on cover. R.P.S. Certificate
(1996). Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
1926 (11 Aug.) envelope registered to Bombay, bearing 1a. with inverted overprint and
21 2 a. pair neatly cancelled by C38a c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label
alongside, arrival c.d.s. (31.8) on reverse. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
1932 (7 Jan.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 11 2 a. chocolate Type A pair

sharing C34b c.d.s. and with Basra (9.1) and Bombay (16.1) c.d.s. alongside; vertical
crease crossing the left-hand stamp and with some light gum staining around the pair
though a scarce non-philatelic franking. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1933 (27 July) envelope to Bombay, bearing 3a. ultramarine with neat C34b c.d.s., the
reverse with Basra (28.7) and Bombay (5.8) c.d.s.; a scarce stamp used alone, especially
on non-philatelic mail. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
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2123
2126
2125
2128
2127
2129
2130
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The KUWAIT Overprints - contd.
2131
1935 (18 Aug.) On Postal Service envelope registered to U.S.A., bearing 6a. brown-ochre
neatly cancelled by C38a. and bearing, at foot, temporary cloakroom registration label
with framed bi-lingual handstamp, and with a further strike alongside, the reverse with
despatch, Basra (29.8), Chicago (19.9) and Salem (28.9) c.d.s. Rare. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
Note: In 1935 a shortage of registration labels saw the introduction of the so-called
cloakroom labels, evidently produced locally. They had a very short life with few examples
known
2132
1946 (19 Oct.) envelope registered to New York, bearing 1 2 a. with overprint double,
1a., 1933 Air 3a. and 1939 3a. all neatly cancelled by C38 c.d.s. and with handstamped
registration label at foot, the reverse with Basra (22.10) and arrival (24.1) c.d.s.; the 1 2 a.
double overprint rare on cover and an attractive late use of the 1923-24 stamps. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
Overland Mail
2133
1924 envelope to England, printed OVERLAND MAIL/BAGHDAD-HAIFA imprint at upper

left and bearing 6a. brown-ochre (tiny surface abrasion) lightly cancelled with indistinct
c.d.s.
HK$1,200-1,400
Note: Between 1923 and 1931 the Nairn Brothers operated an Overland Mail service
between Baghdad and Haifa
2134
2135
1928 (19 July) blue envelope to London, bearing 2a. and 21 2 a. sharing large part C34b
c.d.s. and with imperforate bi-lingual OVERLAND MAIL red on white label alongside,
Basra transit c.d.s. (21.7) on reverse; envelope with part torn away at top through overzealous opening, affecting both values though an unusual franking
HK$1,200-1,400
1931 (15 Nov.) envelope to England, bearing 1 2 a. pair and 2a. twice cancelled by fine
C34b c.d.s. and with perforated bi-lingual OVERLAND MAIL red on white label
alongside, Basra transit c.d.s. (18.11) on reverse; unusual
HK$1,200-1,400
Airmails
2136
A
1928 (8 Aug.) Whitfield King envelope registered to England, bearing 21 2 a. pair and
Official 1 2 a., 1a. and 11 2 a. all cancelled by C34b c.d.s., possibly not handed to post office
for registration on account of both Postage and Official values, upon arrival marked
RECD OUT OF COURSE and bearing London I.S. registration label, Ipswich Sorting
Tender c.d.s. (20.8) on reverse; unusual. B.P.A. Certificate (1976). Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:

2137
2138
2139
A
A
A
1931 (10 May) Wilson envelope registered to England, bearing 11 2 a., 3a., 4a. and 6a.
neatly cancelled by C38a c.d.s. and with boxed bi-lingual registration cachet on reverse.
Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1932 (24 Jan.) envelope registered to Sweden bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. pair, 1a., 11 2 a.,
2a. and 21 2 a. and, on face, 3a. ultramarine (2) and 4a. all neatly cancelled by C38a
c.d.s., handstamped registration label at foot and with MIT LUFTPOST
BEFORDERT/LUFTPOSTAMT/BERLIN C2 illustrated cachet in red; most attractive. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1933 (19 Jan.) envelope registered to France, bearing 12a. claret with Air Mail etiquette
alongside, both neatly cancelled by C38a c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label
at foot. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
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2132
2137
2136
2139
2138
2141
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Kuwait, Airmails - contd.
2140
2140
A
1933 (27 Sept.) 11th South America Zeppelin flight envelope registered to La Paz,
Bolivia, bearing 1 2 a. and 1933 Air 3a. and 4a. with C38a c.d.s. and G.B. 6d. (2) tied by
London c.d.s. (5.10), handstamped registration label and showing triangular-framed
flight cachet in red on face, the reverse with despatch c.d.s., hexagonal-framed flight
cachet in red and two arrival datestamps (25.10) in violet. A rare acceptance. Photo
HK$12,000-14,000
2141
A
1934 (19 Feb.) envelope (vertical fold at centre) registered to England, bearing 1933 Air
2a. and 4a. sharing light C38a c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label at foot.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1935 (14 June) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown (5) in combination
with unoverprinted 1a. brown pair (a little affixed over edge), all cancelled by C34b c.d.s.
and with boxed arrival datestamps (18.6) alongside, the face panel with Air Mail cachet
handstamped by Bombay CANCELLED cachet; the envelope roughly opened and with
faint foxing on some adhesives though an unusual item
HK$1,200-1,400
1935 (1 Aug.) OHMS envelope (230x112mm.) registered to Calcutta, bearing 3a.

carmine and 8a. twice neatly cancelled by C38a c.d.s. and with handstamped registration
label and handstamps at foot
HK$1,200-1,400
1935 (29 Nov.) envelope to England, bearing 1 2 a. pair, 4a. and Air 6a. all neatly cancelled
by C34b c.d.s., Basra transit c.d.s. (1.12) on reverse
HK$1,000-1,200
1938 (2 July) envelope to London, bearing 10r. green and scarlet neatly tied by C33a and
with blue on white Air Mail etiquette at left. A very rare stamp on cover, particularly with
a datestamp type that was seldom employed as a cancellation. Photo
HK$6,000-7,000
2142
2143
2144
2145
A
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A

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2146
2147
2148
2149
2150
2151
A
A
A
A
A
A
1940 (6 Apr.) large linen-back envelope (partially truncated) registered from the Kuwait
Oil Co. Ltd. to England bearing, on reverse, 1939 8a. pairs (3) and a single cancelled by
C38a c.d.s. and with two large red wax seals of the sender, the face panel with senders
cachet and handstamped registration label; an unusually large commercial franking
HK$1,200-1,400
1942-46 envelopes (4) to Bombay, comprising 1942 bearing India 1a.3p. pair with C36a
machine style datestamp, 1942 franked at 4a. with C38 datestamps, 1945 registered at
51 2 a. with C33a and 1946 with India 1 2 a. and Kuwait 2a. sharing C36a; also 1946 surface
mail cover (faults) franked at 2a.3p. with C36a
HK$1,200-1,400
1946 envelope to New York franked at 241 2 a., 1947 envelope to Scotland bearing 1945
14a. and 1947 India 11 2 a. envelope bearing 1 2 a. (2), all three with C38 datestamp, and
1947 envelope to U.S.A. apparently sent surface and bearing 31 2 a. with C33a c.d.s. and
Basra transit c.d.s.
HK$1,200-1,400
1946 (15 Apr.) envelope (corner fault) to Bombay bearing 1945 1a. in combination with
India 1946 Victory 11 2 a. sharing C36a datestamp. Scarce with the Victory issue placed on
sale in Kuwait for only a short period and with very few covers recorded. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1947 (26 May) envelope registered to Bombay, bearing 2a. and 31 2 a. sharing C38 c.d.s.
and with improvised registration label from red on cream VP label, arrival datestamp
(31.5) on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
1947 (20 July) envelope registered to New Delhi, bearing 1929 2r. tied by C38 c.d.s. and
with improvised registration label from red on cream VP label, arrival datestamp (27.7)
on reverse. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:

2152
2153
A
A
1947 (22 July) envelope registered to Tanganyika, bearing 1939 10r. and 15r. both
cancelled by C33 c.d.s. and with improvised registration label from red on cream VP label,
Cairo, Mombasa (1.8) and Dar Es Salaam (2.8) datestamps on reverse. A rare franking.
Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
1947 (4 Dec.) envelope registered to London bearing, on reverse, 1945 1a. (15) all neatly
cancelled by C33b KUWATT c.d.s.; scarce. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
Censored Mail
2154
1941 (27 Apr.) envelope (opened-out) registered to Bombay sent on one of the last mails
before the border was closed and bearing, on reverse, 3a. (apparently lifted and replaced
slightly out of position) and 1r. cancelled by C38a c.d.s., censored with local tape tied by
several strikes of the BASRA/REG bi-lingual intaglio seal handstamp, boxed Basra censor
cachet in local script, further red on white censor tape and cachet, etc.; slightly truncated
and with other faults though a fascinating item. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
Note: In April 1941 the Rashid Ali Rebellion broke out in neighbouring Iraq and the Iraqi
postmaster closed the post office at the end of the month. The bi-weekly land mail service
between Kuwait and Basra ceased to function in May and the telegraph line was interrupted.
Kuwait was then without a postal service and the Political Agent called on the Indian Postal
Department to take over again. Meanwhile the Political Agency took over the distribution of
mails and letters to the U.K. from the handful of European residents were sent in the
Diplomatic bag to London where the Foreign Office franked then with G.B. stamps and
posted them
2155
1941 (28 Apr.) envelope to England, being the last mail serviced before the border was
closed, bearing 1939 4a. and 12a. both neatly cancelled by C34b c.d.s. and showing Basra
censor cachet in local script, Basra Sorting c.d.s. (30.4) on reverse

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2156
2156
1941 (25 May) envelope to Karachi and redirected locally, bearing 1939 1 2 a. pair and 2a.
both cancelled by SUPDT. OF POST OFFICES,/PERSIAN GULF. rubber handstamp in blue,
showing censor cachet, red on buff label at left and, on reverse, four different
transit/arrival datestamps; a little soiled though very rare with only a handful of covers
recorded during the three week period this provisional handstamp was in use. Photo
HK$18,000-24,000
Note: Following the closure of the Post Office the Indian Posts and Telegraph Department
resumed control. On arrival their official found that the office cancellations were missing
and he therefore used his personal rubber handstamp
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2157
2157
1941 (6 June) envelope (two corner faults) to Bombay bearing, on reverse 1939 1 2 a. and
2a. both cancelled by SUPDT. OF POST OFFICES,/PERSIAN GULF. rubber handstamp in
blue with -6 JUNE 1941 straight-line datestamp in the same ink below, red on white
censor label tied by triangular-framed cachet. Very rare. Photo
HK$12,000-14,000
2158
2158
1941 (6 June) piece bearing India 1 2 a, 21 2 a. and 4a. sharing two strikes of the SUPDT. OF
rubber handstamp in blue with -6 JUNE 1941 straight-line
datestamp in the same ink alongside, registration label tied by small part censor label and
cachet; very rare and only the second item recorded with unoverprinted Indian adhesives
cancelled in this manner. Photo
POST OFFICES,/PERSIAN GULF.
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2159
1941 (22 June) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 3p., 1 2 a., 1a. (2) and
21 2 a. cancelled by three EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., blank registration label
completed in manuscript, red on white censor label and cachet in violet, and arrival c.d.s.
(25.7). Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
PROVENANCE:

2160
2161
2162
2163
2164
2165
2166
2167
2168
2169
2170
1941 (26 June) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a., 2a. and 3a. each
cancelled by EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., Experimental P.O. handstamped
registration label on face, red on white censor label and censor cachet in violet, arrival
HK$1,800-2,400
1941 (29 June) envelope (small faults on opening) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a.
and 1a.3p. both cancelled by EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., red on white censor label
and censor cachet, arrival datestamp (31.7). Also large part envelope back bearing 3p. (3)
and 2a. similarly cancelled and with part red on white censor label
HK$1,400-1,800
1941 (3 July) envelope (opened-out, small faults on opening) registered to Bombay

bearing, on reverse, 3p., 1 2 a. and 3a. pair each cancelled by EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79
c.d.s., Experimental P.O. handstamped registration label on face, red on white censor
label and censor cachet. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1941 (4 July) envelope registered to Bombay bearing 3p. and 21 2 a. pair twice cancelled
by EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., Experimental P.O. handstamped registration label
alongside, red on white censor label and censor cachet in violet
HK$1,800-2,500
1941 (4 Sept.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 3p. and 2a. both cancelled by
EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., red on white censor label, and arrival c.d.s. (24.9)
HK$1,200-1,400
1941 (7 Sept.) envelope (opened-out, roughly opened) registered to Bombay bearing, on

reverse, 1a.3p. and 4a. both cancelled by EXPERIMENTAL P.O./K-79 c.d.s., Experimental
P.O. handstamped registration label on face, red on white censor label and censor cachet
HK$1,200-1,400
1941 (12 Nov.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a.3p. and 4a.
sharing C36a datestamp and with transit/arrival (18.11) c.d.s. alongside, handstamped
registration label and censor cachet on face
HK$1,200-1,400
1942-45 envelopes (8) to Bombay, variously franked and cancelled by C33 (7) or C38
datestamps, various labels and cachets
HK$2,500-3,000
1942-43 envelopes (9) and a large piece to Bombay, variously franked and cancelled by
C33 (9) or C38 (piece) datestamps, various labels and cachets
HK$2,500-3,000
1943 (Mar.) envelope Via Istambul to Switzerland, bearing 1a. and 21 2 a. sharing C38
c.d.s. and with Iraqi censor label and cachet, and 1945 envelope (227x102mm.) to
London bearing, on reverse, 4a., 8a. and 1r. with C38 c.d.s., red on white Arms censor
label
HK$1,200-1,400
1944 (7 May) 11 2 a. envelope, uprated on reverse with 3p. grey block of four, to Bombay,
all cancelled by C38 c.d.s. showing framed PASSED BY CENSOR/KUWAIT framed cachet in
violet and with part censor label and cachet; fractionally truncated though a scarce mark
HK$1,200-1,400
Postal Stationery
2171
1945-47 11 2 a. envelopes (3), comprising 1945 to Karachi cancelled by C38 c.d.s. and
showing light postage due handstamp, 1946 to Bombay uprated on reverse by 1 2 a. pair
with C38 datestamp and stationery impression cancelled on arrival, and 1947 to Brazil,
uprated with 2a. sharing C38 datestamp and a most unusual destination. Also Times
Press, Bombay, picture postcards Nos. 193, 194 and 196
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2149
2152
2151
2154
2153
2159
2160
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Kuwait - contd.
Refused Incoming Mail
2172
2173
1930 (7 May) envelope (opened-out) from New Zealand to the Postmaster, Kuwait and
franked at 1d., showing a wide range of instructional handstamps including framed bilingual RETURN TO SENDER, two different REFUSE/REFUSED and a variety of
datestamps
HK$1,800-2,500
1936 (Aug.) envelope from England to the Postmaster, Kuwait, bearing 11 2 d. and with
manuscript Refused as insufficiently paid in red ink, marked -/2/- as 2as. due in red
crayon and showing framed bi-lingual RETURN TO SENDER and unframed bi-lingual
REFUS in violet, all on face, Baghdad D.L.O. and Basra datestamps on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
MUSCAT
2174
2174
2175
2176
1864 (c.) piece bearing 1 2 a. blue cancelled by C4b 309 in twelve bars and with a fine
strike of the MUSCAT POST OFFICE intaglio seal handstamp; some staining though
exceptionally rare with only one other strike of both markings recorded and believed to
have been used during the first year that the post office was open. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
1867 unpaid envelope, complete with letter, from Muscat to Bombay showing, on
reverse, just legible C4a 23mm. MUSCAT c.d.s. alongside arrival c.d.s. (9.12) and
manuscript 2ans in blue crayon
Note: The contents are accompanied by a letter from the British Museum stating that the
original letter is written in Shikasteh (Persian) script, and apparently refers to a
consignment of goods sent from Bushire
1868 (Jan.) unpaid envelope (front and back largely separated) to Bombay showing fine
C4a 23mm. MUSCAT c.d.s. with just one pair of numerals and, on reverse, manuscript
2as in blue crayon and arrival c.d.s. (5.1); a few edge faults though scarce. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
HK$1,800-2,500
309 in Diamond of Sixteen Bars, C4b

2177
2178
2179
2180
2181
1872 (4 Mar.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. blue pair with good strikes of the
numeral and, on reverse, despatch and arrival (11.3) c.d.s. in red. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1873 (29 Mar.) envelope (small part torn away on opening) to Calcutta bearing, on
reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a fair strike of the numeral and showing despatch c.d.s. in red and
arrival Delivery c.d.s. (10.4) either side of the adhesive, Bombay transit datestamp (7.4)
on face
HK$1,200-1,400
1873 (10 May) envelope to Calcutta bearing, on reverse, 2 a. blue pair sharing a superb
strike of the numeral and additionally tied by arrival Delivery c.d.s. (22.5) with despatch
and Bombay (19.5) datestamps either side of the pair. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1873 (12 Oct.) envelope to Calcutta bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a fine strike of the
numeral and showing despatch and Delivery arrival (23.10) c.d.s. alongside, Bombay
transit datestamp (20.10) on face. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1875 (c.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1a. brown with a largely fine strike of the numeral,
despatch (26.5) and two arrival (4.6) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
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2177
2180
2179
2189
2181
2190
2191
2182
1875 (c.) 1 2 a. blue envelope to Karachi, the reverse showing C4b c.d.s. (stem of T worn
away) and arrival c.d.s. (11.11), the stamp impression unusually also cancelled with two
arrival datestamps
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Muscat - contd.
2183
23 Duplex, C5
2183
1871 (13 Mar.) small envelope addressed locally, bearing 1a. brown cancelled by a superb
complete strike of this very rare marking showing damage to the rim of the datestamp
portion which occurred soon after being issued. Almost certainly the finest of the few
covers that are known with this duplex. Photo
HK$35,000-50,000
PROVENANCE:
Spink, October 1988
2184
2184
1871 (25 Nov.) small envelope to Bombay and marked not for Mr. Hill at foot, bearing
1
2 a. pale blue with a fine nearly complete strike of this very rare marking showing damage
to the rim of the datestamp portion which occurred soon after being issued, the reverse
with four different arrival datestamps (2.12) in red. Photo
HK$25,000-30,000
K-4 Duplex, C9
2185
2186
2187
Undated envelopes (2), one bearing 1 2 a. on reverse with a fine strike, the other bearing
part strike less the 4
Undated 2 a. blue envelope to Bandar Abbas and undated envelope to Bombay bearing
1a. brown, good to fine strikes
HK$1,200-1,400
Undated 2 a. blue envelope addressed locally, 1875 1a. brown on blue envelope
registered to Bombay (the 4a. on reverse largely torn away) and 1878 envelope to
England bearing 6a. olive-bistre, fair to fine strikes, all with faults though an unusual trio
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HK$1,200-1,400
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2188
2188
1875 (c.) envelope to U.S.A., bearing 1a. brown and 4a. green sharing a fine complete
strike, Bombay (1.12), London (20.12) and New York Paid All (2.1) datestamps on
reverse; an attractive cover to an unusual destination on mail from Muscat at this time.
Photo
HK$30,000-35,000
2189
1875 (17 Oct.) 1 2 a. blue envelope, uprated with 4a. green, registered to Bombay, neatly
cancelled by a fine complete strike with arrival c.d.s. (24.10) below, the reverse with
registration handstamp and two further arrival c.d.s. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1879 (3 July) envelope registered to Karachi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue pair an 4a. both
cancelled by fine strikes and with registration cachet and arrival c.d.s. (7.7); attractive.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
2190
B in Square of bars with Datestamp, C11

2191
Undated envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. blue sharing a superb strike of the B, the
reverse with a fine MUSKT c.d.s. (5.8) with long K, and arrival c.d.s. (14.8). Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
PROVENANCE:
Spink, October 1998

2192
2193
Undated unpaid envelope to Cutch Mandvi showing, on reverse, MUSKT c.d.s. (23.11)
with long K, unframed UNPAID/SORTING handstamp and arrival c.d.s. (2.12)
HK$1,200-1,400
Undated envelopes to Cutch Mandvi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with fine strike of the
B, MUSKT c.d.s. (13.1) with long K, and arrival c.d.s. (13.1)
HK$1,200-1,400

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Muscat, B in Square of bars with Datestamp, C11 - contd.
2194
2195
2196
2197
Undated envelope to Cutch Mandvi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a fine strike of the
B, MUSKT c.d.s. (10.2) with long K, framed POSTAGE DUE handstamp
uncompleted and arrival c.d.s. (19.2). Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
Undated envelope to Cutch Mandvi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with fine strike of the
B and showing MUSCAT c.d.s. (16.11) and arrival c.d.s. (26.11)
HK$1,800-2,500
Undated envelope to Zanzibar bearing, on reverse, 3a. brown-orange cancelled by fine

B and showing MUSCAT (4.7), Aden (26.7) and Zanzibar (2.8) c.d.s., fine and a rare
destination for mail from Muscat at this time. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Undated envelope to Linga bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown-purple with a good strike of
the B and with MUSCAT (3.9) and arrival (5.9) c.d.s. alongside; scarce. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
B Duplex, C12
2198
2199
1884 (15 Oct.) envelope (light stains) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a fine
strike and with arrival c.d.s. (24.10) c.d.s. alongside. Rare, being only in use in 1884.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1884 (31 Oct.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. with a fine strike, arrival c.d.s. (7.11) on
reverse. Rare. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Squared-Circle Datestamp, C32

2200
2201
2202
2203
2204
1885-96 envelopes (5), comprising 1885 to India bearing 1 2 a., 1890 1 2 a. green used
locally, 1893 used locally and franked at 3a., 1896 21 2 a. to England and 1897 to Zanzibar
bearing 21 2 a., good to superb strikes; an interesting group
HK$1,800-2,500
1899 (Aug.) light brown OHMS envelope (245x104mm.) from the Head Clerk to
London, bearing 1883 1a. and 4a., and 1892 2a. J size registered envelope, uprated with
2a. and 4a. (2, one on face), to Bombay, good strikes and an unusual pair
HK$1,400-1,800
1904 (24 Feb.) 1a. on 11 2 a. blue card Per S.S. Assyria and via Brindisi to London,
cancelled with a fine strike and with Bombay transit c.d.s. (1.3) below; accompanied by a
piece of paper giving details of the ports of call and the ships that carried it. The latest
recorded date of use by some five years compared with that recorded by Donaldson
HK$1,200-1,400
1893-1944 envelopes (14) bearing a variety of values and cancelled with squared-circle
(2), small (3, one 1910 registered and A.R. to Zanzibar with original letter) and large
(8) bridge type and machine style datestamps; some faults, fair to fine strikes
HK$2,500-3,000
1895-1946 envelopes (13, two registered) bearing a variety of values and cancelled with
squared-circle, small (4) and large (6) bridge type, double-ring and machine style
datestamps, and four large pieces; some faults, fair to fine strikes
HK$2,500-3,000
Later Datestamps
2205
2206
1902-11 envelopes (10) and card, variously franked, and 1 2 a. brown cards (2), one locally
addressed, the others to India or Zanzibar (4) and all cancelled by C17 bridge type
c.d.s.; also 1903 1 2 a. brown card addressed locally and with C16 c.d.s. alongside the stamp
impression; generally good to fine strikes. Also unused picture postcards (3)
HK$3,500-4,000
1909 envelope registered to England, bearing 1 2 a. (2) and 6a. all cancelled by C17
bridge type c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label below, and 1910 printed
envelope registered to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. (6) cancelled by C17 bridge type c.d.s. and
with handstamped registration label at foot
HK$1,200-1,400
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2194
2198
2197
2210
2199
2211
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Muscat, Later Datestamps - contd.
2207
2208
2209
2210
2211
2212
2213
2214
2215
2216
2217
A
A
1913-33 envelopes (10, two registered), picture postcard and stationery cards (2), mainly
to India, the picture postcard via Bandar Abbas to Kerman and the stationery cards
addressed locally, variously franked and the majority cancelled by C17 bridge type
c.d.s., one to England with postage due handstamp; generally good to fine appearance
HK$2,000-2,400
1917 (13 June) OHMS envelope (270x120mm.) registered to Lt. Col. Sir Percy Cox,
Political Resident in the Persian Gulf in Basra, bearing Official 1902 2a. and 1912 1 2 a.
pair twice cancelled by C16 c.d.s. with no ornament at foot and with handstamped
registration label at foot
HK$1,800-2,500
1918 and 1923 OHMS fronts (248x123 and 255x120mm. respectively) registered ex the
same correspondence from the Political Agency to Bombay, the first bearing 3a. strip of
three and the second a 2a. pair, both cancelled by C16 c.d.s. with no ornament at foot an
with both bearing registration labels handstamped in red; an unusual pair
HK$1,200-1,400
1918 (10 Apr.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a. pair
cancelled with three C16 c.d.s. with no ornament at foot and with arrival c.d.s. (20.4)
alongside, the face panel with handstamped registration label and Bombay censor cachet;
scarce with this datestamp primarily used as a backstamp and rarely seen as a cancellation.
Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1918 (1 Aug.) envelope registered to Zanzibar bearing, on reverse, 1a. and 2a. sharing
fine C16 c.d.s. with no ornament at foot and with arrival c.d.s. (22.9) alongside, the face
panel with handstamped registration label and Bombay censor cachet. Scarce. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1927 and 1928 Capt. Smye airmail envelopes registered to England, the first (12 July)
marked BASRA-CAIRO URGENT and bearing eight values totalling 13a. neatly cancelled by
double-ring datestamp and, on reverse, plain registration label handstamped
MUSCAT/DT. ARABIA (noted as previously unrecorded by Donaldson) tied by Basra c.d.s.
(24.7), the second (27 Nov.) bearing 1a. and 4a. with indistinct double-ring datestamps
and with handstamped registration label at foot
HK$1,200-1,400
1930 (13 Feb.) airmail envelope registered to Germany, bearing 4a. and 8a. with a double
strike of the C17 bridge type c.d.s., handstamped registration label and with Mit
Luftpost befrdert/Flughafen Nrnberg/Frth handstamp in red, Frankfurt (6.3) and
Nuremberg (6.3); unusual. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1938 envelope to England franked at 21 2 a. and envelope addressed locally franked at

11 2 a., both cancelled by double-ring datestamp, 1945 and 1946 envelopes to Abadan
franked at 31 2 a. and 221 2 a., and 1946 envelope to Bombay franked at 21 2 a., all three
cancelled by C36a machine style datestamp
HK$1,800-2,500
1940-44 envelopes (7, four registered) to India, variously franked and all censored, the
first with triangular-framed PASSED/CENSOR/46 handstamp in violet, the others with
various tape and handstamps. An interesting group
HK$2,500-3,000
1945 (3) and 1947 OHMS envelopes registered to India, franked with various values at
41 2 a. or 51 2 a. and showing three different handstamped registration labels, and 1947
OHMS envelope front registered to Iraq at 13a. and with frameless MUSCAT registration
handstamp directly applied to the face
HK$1,800-2,500
1946-47 envelopes to India (4), all registered and franked at 41 2 a. or 51 2 a., two with
labels, one with frameless MUSCAT registration handstamp directly applied to the cover
and one with manuscript number only
HK$1,200-1,400

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2219
2221
2223
2224
2222
2225
2227
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Muscat, Later Datestamps - contd.
2218
A
1947 (29 Jan.) envelope to Bombay, bearing Victory 11 2 a. with C36a machine style
datestamp and showing horseshoe-framed MUST/DUE/AS. handstamp completed for
2as. Also 1947 (Jan.) and May) envelopes registered to England and Australia (label
soaked off) each bearing Victory set of four with double-ring datestamps; the first a scarce
item of commercial mail franked with this issue. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1944 Bicentenary of Al-Busaid Dynasty Issue

2219
2220
2221
2222
A
1944 (26 Nov.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a. (2) tied by C36a
machine style datestamp, censored with label and cachet, and with arrival c.d.s. (6.12).
Scarce commercial mail. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1944 (Dec.) envelopes ex the same correspondence to England, the first (23.12) with
Postage set of fifteen (2r. defective), the second (31.12) with Official set of ten, both
cancelled by double-ring datestamps. An attractive pair. Cat. 300+
HK$1,200-1,400
1945 (6 Mar.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a. pair tied by C36a
machine style datestamp, censored with label and cachet, and with arrival c.d.s. (25.3)
on the label. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1945 (3 Dec.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. and 2a. tied by C36a machine style
datestamp, arrival c.d.s. (7.12). Photo
HK$1,400-1,800

Stamps of Pakistan were used from 29 December 1947 until 31 March 1948. Prior to the
sale of the Nasik overprints a very small number of Indian stamps were handstamped
PAKISTAN and they were on sale for only nine days though valid until 31 March 1948
2223
2224
A
1948 (9 Feb.) envelope to England bearing Nasik 1a. pair, 2a. and 4a. (2) sharing C36a
machine style datestamp; a little worn and with central crease crossing one of the 1a.
values though an attractive 12a. three colour franking. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1948 (15 Feb.) envelope registered to Bahrain, bearing, on reverse, Nasik 9p. block of
four, pair and 2a., all cancelled by C33 c.d.s., the face panel showing frameless MUSCAT
registration handstamp directly applied to the cover with registered label frame carefully
drawn round in red ink; most attractive. Photo
HK$3,500-4,000
PROVENANCE:

2225
2226
A
1948 (21 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, Nasik 1 2 a. and 9p. (2) sharing
two C36a machine style datestamps and with arrival c.d.s. (7.3) alongside; attractive.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1948 (23 Feb.) envelope to Bombay, bearing Handstamped 11 2 a. dull violet vertical strip
of three sharing C36a machine style datestamp, arrival c.d.s. (11.3) on reverse; very
rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1972). Photo
HK$12,000-14,000
PROVENANCE:

2227
2228
A
1948 (27 Mar.) envelope to Bombay, bearing Nasik 1 2 a. and 1a. pair sharing C36a
machine style datestamp, arrival c.d.s. (8.4) on reverse; clean and most attractive. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1948 (29 Mar.) envelope to Bahrain bearing, on reverse, Handstamped 11 2 a. dull violet
(small corner fault) neatly cancelled by C36a machine style datestamp; rare. Photo
HK$7,000-9,000
Note: The British Post Office assumed control of the Gulf Offices, less Guadur, on 1 April
1948
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2228
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SHARJAH
See also lots 2061, 2062 and 2068
2229
2230
A
A
route through the Trucial States, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah, envelope (complete with
brief letter regarding the flight) to London, bearing 1a. brown (9, some stains) cancelled
by C37 DUBAI/B.O./PERSIAN GULF c.d.s. in violet with the envelope marked on reverse,
in blue crayon, First Air Mail on the Arabian (Trucial) Coast Route Recd. Oct 12.
A scarce flight cover. Photo
1937 (c.) envelope By Air Mail to England, bearing 2a. purple (3) sharing superb boxed
SHARJAH handstamp in violet, no other markings. A rare and most unusual item from
this office. Photo
Note: There was no Indian Post Office in Sharjah, a stop on the flying boat service to
Australia. Covers so treated are thought to have been forwarded to their destination by
Imperial Airways, not necessarily going through the normal postal system
HK$2,500-3,000
HK$5,000-6,000
IRAN
2231
1870-1920s miscellaneous selection of covers from Ahwaz (2), Bandar Abbas (17),
Bushire (24), Chahbar, Jask, Linga (6) and Maidan-i-Naphtan, fair to fine strikes, also
picture postcards (12); some covers a little cut down though an interesting group with
viewing recommended
HK$3,500-5,000
Abadan
2232
2233
2234
1915, 1919 and 1923 envelopes to the U.K. each franked at 21 2 a., the last with adhesives
affixed on reverse, all three cancelled by C34 bridge type c.d.s., good to fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1917 envelope to Bombay bearing 21 2 a. cancelled by superb C33 double-ring datestamp,

1922 envelope to England (228x102mm., faults) by air and franked at 9a. and 1922
envelope to Bombay franked at 6a., both cancelled by C34 bridge type c.d.s., good to
fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1922 1 2 a. green envelopes (3) ex the same correspondence By Air Mail, Baghdad-Cairo
to England, variously uprated by 81 2 a. with each cancelled by C34 bridge type c.d.s.,
one exceptionally struck in violet. A most attractive trio
HK$1,800-2,400
Ahwaz
2235
1902 envelope to Bombay and endorsed Not Known, the reverse with LYNCH
senders cachet and franked with 1 2 a. cancelled by Mohammerah
squared-circle datestamp, and 1910 OHMS envelope (220x97mm.) registered to
London, showing Head Clerk Ahwaz cachet and bearing Official 1a. (3) cancelled by
Mohammerah c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label. An unusual pair prior to the
opening of the Post Office in 1915
Note: Prior to the opening of the Post Office in 1915 mail was sent down over to
Mohammerah for despatch by the weekly mailboat to Bombay
BROTHERS/AHWAZ
2236
2237
1915-18 group of registered mail, comprising 1915 OHMS envelope (226x100mm.) to

Basra bearing Official 1 2 a. and 4a. and 1917 On Field Service envelope (265x118mm.)
to Basra bearing 1a. (2) and 4a., both cancelled by C33 double-ring datestamps and with
handstamped registration labels, 1918 envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a.
(another stamp removed) and showing, on face, AHWAZ temporary registration
handstamp with manuscript number and surround in red ink, and undated front to Basra
bearing 4a. with pen cancellations and bearing coat ticket registration label. A few faults
though an interesting quartet
HK$1,200-1,400
1916 (5 Jan.) unstamped envelope Via Karachi to Agra, showing legible

EXPERIMENTAL P.O./B-504 c.d.s., PASSED CENSOR and PASSED/D/CENSOR
handstamps, arrival c.d.s. (17.1) on reverse; a scarce mark which was only in use for some
three months
HK$1,200-1,400
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2230
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2238
2239
2240
1916 (May) envelope to Agra franked at 21 2 a., 1920 stampless envelope to Bombay and
1922 envelope to Cairo franked at 3a., all with C34 bridge type c.d.s., the first two with
censor marks, an unusual trio
HK$1,200-1,400
1917-20 envelopes registered to England, three franked at 41 2 a. and one a J size

registered envelope uprated with 4a., two cancelled by C33 double-ring datestamp and
two by C34 bridge type c.d.s., two different styles of handstamped registration label,
good to fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1918 (May and Sept.) envelopes ex the same correspondence to Edinburgh, one bearing
1
2 a. and 1a. (2), the other with 21 2 a., both neatly cancelled by C33 double-ring
datestamp; one with small stains around the adhesives, otherwise a fresh and attractive pair
HK$1,200-1,400
Bandar Abbas
2241
1870 (8 Nov.) unstamped envelope to Bombay showing, on reverse, C5a BUNDER

c.d.s., boxed 1AN Bearing handstamp and arrival c.d.s. (19.11)
ABBAS
HK$1,200-1,400
22 Duplex, C5
2242
2243
2244
2245
1871 (29 Aug.) envelope of unknown origin to Bombay, marked via Bunder Abbas and
bearing 1a. brown with two pen strokes and tied by a good strike of the duplex, arrival
HK$1,200-1,400
1872 (9 Oct.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 4a. both
cancelled by fine strikes and with handstamped registration cachet in red alongside; most
attractive. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1873 (19 Mar.) envelope to Bushire, bearing 2 a. pale blue (4, one defective) with two
fine strikes, Bushire C5a c.d.s (25.3) in red on reverse. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1873 (4 Oct.) small envelope (no flap) to Linga, bearing 1 2 a. blue with a fine strike, no
other markings
HK$1,200-1,400
1/K-5 Duplex, C9
2246
2247
2248
Undated envelope to Linga bearing 1 2 a. blue vertical pair sharing two strikes applied
adjacent, and two large part envelopes to Amritsar and Muscat, both bearing 1 2 a. on
reverse, with a single strike, the latter also cancelled by c.d.s., all fine strikes with the
variant of line under date
HK$1,400-1,800
Undated envelope to Muscat bearing, on reverse, 2 a. pale blue with a good strike
showing line under date, boxed POSTAGE DUE completed for 1a and arrival c.d.s., and
undated envelope to Mandvi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a largely fine strike
without line under date, both items with faults though a not unattractive pair
HK$1,200-1,400
1876 (22 Nov.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown (5) with
fair to fine strikes without line under date, and fine registration handstamp at left;
attractive. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
B in Square of Bars, C11, and Datestamps

2249
2250
2251
2252
Undated envelopes (3) to Shikapur bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a., 1 2 a. (2) and 1a., all with good
to fine strikes and showing BANDAR-ABAS c.d.s. and arrival c.d.s.
Undated envelope to Shikapur bearing, on reverse, 2 a. blue with a superb strike and
equally fine rare BANDAR ABAS c.d.s. Rare. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
Undated envelope to Amritsar bearing, on reverse, 2 a. blue with a fine strike alongside
BANDARABS c.d.s., and undated envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse
(faults), 1a. and 2a. with fine strikes alongside BANDAR-ABAS c.d.s. and registration
cachet
HK$1,200-1,400
1880 envelope to Cairo bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue and 2a. orange twice cancelled by
fine strikes and with BANDARABS, Sea Post Office, Bombay, Suez, Cairo and Chourieh
(9.12) c.d.s. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
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2243
2242
2244
2248
2252
2250
2253
2254
2255
1884 and undated (2) envelopes to Shikapur, each bearing 1 2 a. blue with C12 B duplex
and arrival c.d.s., and 1884 envelope registered to Zanzibar bearing, on reverse, 1a. and
4a. sharing fine C12 B duplex and with Aden transit c.d.s. alongside
HK$1,800-2,500
1886-1904 envelopes/cards (13) to Egypt, India (4) or Muscat (8) all cancelled by the
C32 small squared-circle datestamp, variously franked with three registered, the item to
Egypt showing circular-framed ar handstamp on face, one underfranked at 1 2 a. and
showing oval-framed BANDAR ABAS/UNPAID datestamp alongside framed POSTAGE
DUE/ONE ANNA handstamp, one with two strikes of the small BOMBAY KARACHI/SEA
POST OFFICE c.d.s. and one with Return cover to Postman instructional label; generally
fine and an interesting group
HK$3,000-3,500
1907-23 envelopes/cards (16) to England, India (13) or Muscat, variously franked and
all cancelled by C17 bridge type c.d.s., four registered with two bearing cloakroom
style registration labels, one a Service 1 2 a. green card uprated with 3p. and 9p. on 1a., one
with horseshoe-framed BANDAR-ABAS/DUE/AS. completed for 3 annas, another with
similar type for Linga completed for 1 anna
HK$3,000-3,500
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Airmails
2256
A
1919 (12 Jan.) First Flight to India, Bandar Abbas-Karachi stage On Active Service
envelope By Aero Post from A Gregory Sgt. to his wife in London, bearing 2a. purple
lightly cancelled by Karachi c.d.s. (17.1) and showing a fine strike of the FIRST THROUGH
AERIAL MAIL/GREAT BRITAIN TO INDIA/KARACHI 14.1.1919. cachet in magenta with day of
month altered to 17, unusually without censor cachet, Bandar Abbas c.d.s. on reverse;
a few small faults though very rare. Photo
HK$24,000-30,000
2257
A
1919 (14 Oct.) France to Australia Flight by Etienne Poulet, abandoned at Akyab,
Burma, Bandar Abbas-Chabar stage envelope to Karachi bearing 21 2 a. blue with Bandar
Abbas c.d.s. (8.11) and showing superb strikes of the PAR POSTE DAIR/PAR PAVIER DE/M
POULET and BY AERIAL POST THRO/M. POULET flight cachets in violet, Karachi arrival
c.d.s. (13.11) on reverse. Fine and very rare. Photo
HK$30,000-35,000
2259
2258
2258
2259
A
A
1919 (Nov.) First Aerial Mail from Great Britain to Australia by Ross Smith, Bandar
Abbas-Karachi stage envelope to Karachi bearing 1 2 a. (3) and 1a. twice neatly cancelled
by Bandar Abbas c.d.s. (24.11) and showing a light strike of the very rare PER/VICKERS
VIMY AEROPLANE/TO AUSTRALIA. cachet in violet at foot, Kimari (25.11) and Karachi
(25.11) c.d.s. on reverse; roughly opened at left and with a little foxing around the
adhesives though an attractive example. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
1919 (Nov.) First Aerial Mail from Great Britain to Australia by Ross Smith, Bandar
Abbas-Karachi stage postcard to Karachi bearing 11 2 a. neatly cancelled by Bandar Abbas
c.d.s. (24.11) and showing a good strike of the very rare PER/VICKERS VIMY
AEROPLANE/TO AUSTRALIA. cachet in violet at foot, Kimari (25.11) alongside the
adhesive; the card heavily creased vertically at centre, nevertheless a presentable example
from this iconic flight. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
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Bushire
2260
1870-1922 range of covers (45) to England or India, variously franked and with
cancellations including 308 duplex on three colour franking with INSUFFICIENT
handstamp and framed BUSHIRE/P/O/BG. I ANNA, 1/K-5 duplex, B in square of
bars, B duplex (2), range of small and large squared-circle datestamps with a few
registered; mixed condition in places though an interesting group with viewing
recommended
HK$6,000-7,000
Early Letters
2261
2262
1857 (Apr.) and 1859 (2) entire letters ex the Lieut. Shiffe correspondence to Bombay,
each bearing 1 2 a. cancelled 1 in diamond of bars on arrival, all with arrival datestamps
and the two 1859 items with Bombay Ship Letter Bearing datestamps; the first with
interesting comments on the sending of letters to him including Please send up my letters
& papers by any mail that leaves. Dont send them to the marine Office but post them & pay
the postage - address care of the harbour master at Bushire - Brig Euphrates
HK$3,500-5,000
1857 (May) envelope to Naval Dubash Bombay, marked at top From Bushire and with
Bombay Bearing datestamp on reverse, and 1867 envelope from the Harbour Master pr
Steamer Aden to Bombay showing Bombay Ship Letter datestamp on face panel and
c.d.s. on reverse; a most unusual pair
HK$2,500-3,000
2263
308 in Diamond of Bars, C4b
2263
1854 1a. red Die II with good to large margins and cancelled with a fine strike of the
numeral; very rare on any 1854 value. Photo
Note: This stamp is used to illustrate the back cover of the Alan Parsons handbook
HK$1,800-2,500
2264
1865-66 envelopes (3) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, a range of values and franked at
81 2 a. (seven 1 2 a.+1a+4a.), 16a. (fourteen 1a.+2a.) and 18a. (two 1a. + 8a. pair), all with
good to fine strikes of the numeral; some faults including two without flaps though a rare
and colourful trio. Photo
HK$12,000-14,000
PROVENANCE:
Christies Robson Lowe, March 1994
2265
1865 (Oct.) unstamped envelope to Bombay, showing a doubled strike of the numeral
and INDIA UNPAID handstamp, framed BOMBAY/Bearing 2 Annas handstamp and
arrival c.d.s. (2.11). Believed to be the earliest agency period item in the Gulf. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1866 envelopes to Bombay (2), one bearing 1 2 a. strip of three on reverse with fine strikes
and INSUFFICIENT handstamp completed for 1as, the other with reverse bearing 1a.
pair and 4a. with good strikes, INSUFFICIENT handstamp, framed BUSHIRE/P.O./BEG 6
ANNA handstamp and arrival c.d.s. An unusual pair
HK$2,500-3,000
1867 (c.) envelopes to Bombay (2), one bearing 1 2 a. light blue pair with two strikes and
one bearing 1a., good to fine strikes, the latter untied
HK$1,200-1,400
2266
2267
2268
2269
1867 (c.) envelope to Kazerun bearing, on reverse, 2 a. pale blue strip of four and a single
with pen strokes and legible strikes of the numeral; an unusual rate and apparently carried
under local arrangements since there was no Persian postal service at this time. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1868 envelope (complete with contents) registered to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. (2) and 2a.
(5) with good strikes of the numeral and showing, on face (bearing three of the 2a.),
framed REGD NO handstamp; defects in places and with paper seal at top which may be
contemporary. A rare early registered item. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
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2265
2268
2269
2276
2278
2286
2281
2294
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The Bearing Handstamps
2270
2271
A selection all to Bombay with strikes for 1a., 2a., 4a., 6a., 8a., 10a.,1r. and 1r. with 8
added in manuscript, four with C4a BUSHIER single-arc datestamps and three with C5a
BUSHIRE c.d.s., the 4a. handstamp a large part envelope purely with arrival c.d.s.; fine
strikes and a comprehensive range of these interesting handstamps
HK$3,500-5,000
A selection all to Bombay with strikes for 1a. (2, one a large part cover and one altered to
1a. from 2a.), 2a. (6) and 4a. (2, one in brown ink), C4a or C5a c.d.s., and two further
unstamped covers with the datestamps only; a few faults though a useful group
HK$2,500-3,000
2272
308 Duplex, C4
2272
1868 (19 Dec.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing 2a. orange strip of six with three
fine strikes and, on reverse, 1 2 a. pale blue and 2a. orange with further fine strikes alongside
framed REGD NO handstamp in red; sealed on three sides with paper tape which may be
contemporary. A rare and attractive franking. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
PROVENANCE:
Christies Robson Lowe, March 1994
2273
1868 (19 Dec.) envelope (addressee deleted) to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. pair with a fine
strike, 1869 (Apr.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. with a good strike and 1869 (Aug.)
envelope to Bushire bearing 4a. with a good strike (non-contemporary note below
adhesive), possibly picked up en-route, adhesives supplied and cancelled on arrival
HK$1,800-2,400
1869 (Jan.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1a. (defective) with a good strike, returned from
the Bombay Dead Letter Office showing UNCLAIMED handstamp and BUSHIER c.d.s.
in red, and 1869 (July) envelope to Bushire bearing 4a. with a fair to fine strike and
possibly picked up en-route, adhesives supplied and cancelled on arrival
HK$1,800-2,400
2274
26 Duplex, C5
2275
Undated envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. pale blue with a fine strike, and 1870 (30 Dec.)
envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown with a superb strike, both not
showing the year date in the duplex, the second with arrival c.d.s. on face; the first with
some faults though both of good to fine appearance
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2276
2277
2278
1872 (8 Mar.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. pale blue with a superb strike
and arrival c.d.s. (25.3) adjacent. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1872 (23 June) green envelope to Bombay, bearing 2 a. pale blue with pen strokes and a
superb strike and showing framed INSUFFICIENT and BUSHIRE./P.O./BEG 1 ANNA
handstamps alongside, arrival c.d.s. (12.7) on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
1874 (c.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown block of seven
(three with defects) cancelled by three fine strikes and with arrival c.d.s. alongside,
handstamped registration cachet on face; a scarce registered franking. Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
K-5 Duplex, C9
2279
2280
2281
2282
2283
1873, 1874 and 1880 envelopes to Bombay, each bearing 1 2 a. on reverse with good to
superb strikes, two spelt BASHIR, the other with the much scarcer BUSHIRE, the first
and last with Postage Due handstamps completed for 3as and 1a and all with arrival
datestamps
HK$1,400-1,800
1876 (22 Jan.) envelope (corner fault) to London bearing, on reverse, 2a. yellow-orange
block of four twice neatly cancelled with BUSHIRE spelling and with Bombay transit
datestamps either side of the franking, London c.d.s. (28.2) on face, and 1879 (7 Jan.)
envelope (soiling) to London, marked FWB H.M.S. Teazer and bearing 2a. and 4a.
sharing a good strike with BASHIR spelling, Bombay and London (8.2) c.d.s. on reverse
HK$1,700-2,200
1876 (Sept.) envelope to Paris, bearing 1a. and 4a. sharing a good strike with the scarcer
BUSHIRE spelling and with French entry datestamp in red alongside, the reverse (part
flap missing) with Bombay, Sea Post Office (16.10) and Paris (7.11) c.d.s.; a scarce
destination for mail from Bushire at this time. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1877 (May and Nov.) envelopes ex the same correspondence via Brindisi to London,
the first bearing 2a. and 4a., the second bearing 1 2 a. (2), 1a. and 2a. (2), both cancelled
by good strikes with the scarcer BUSHIRE spelling, various transit datestamps on face
and/or reverse; an unusual pair of 6a. rate covers
HK$1,700-2,200
1877 (12 May) large parcel piece bearing 1a., 4a. and 8a. (8) cancelled by fine strikes with
the scarcer BUSHIRE spelling, 1879 (11 Feb.) double rate envelope (faults) registered to
Bombay and bearing 1a. and 8a. sharing a fine strike and 1880 (6 Mar.) envelope
registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 4a. with fine strikes, both with the
BASHIR spelling, registered handstamps in differing styles; a scarce trio of registered
franking with the former a particularly high rate
HK$1,200-1,400
B in Square of Bars, C11B

2284
2285
Undated envelope and large pieces (2), 1881 1 2 a. envelope and 1881 envelope bearing
1
2 a. pair, all to Bombay and with generally fine strikes, the last with framed POSTAGE
DUE/1 ANNA handstamp
HK$1,800-2,400
1880 (13 Nov.) envelope (central vertical fold) registered via Brindisi to London,
bearing 1 2 a. (2), 2a. (4) and 4a. cancelled by several fine strikes with two additionally
cancelled by London Registered oval datestamp, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and
registration cachet; also 1881 11 2 a. blue postcard to Cheshire with a fine strike and c.d.s.
on face. An attractive pair. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
B in Circle of Bars
2286
1880 (c.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue cancelled by two fine strikes
of the small B in circle of bars with despatch c.d.s. and arrival c.d.s. This small type
cancellation was believed to have been used where an Experimental Post Office was on
trial, and believed to be the sole example recorded. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
B in Circle Duplex, C12

2287
2288
1882-85 envelopes (5), three to India franked at 1a., 2a. and registered at 21 2 a., one to
Linga at 1 2 a. and one to London at 41 2 a., fine to superb strikes
HK$1,800-2,400
1884 (29 Mar.) envelope registered to Cairo, bearing 1868 8a. rose neatly cancelled by a
superb strike and showing circular-framed R at foot, the reverse with the more usual
boxed registration cachet, Sea Post Office and two different arrival c.d.s. (21.4); fine and
most attractive
HK$1,200-1,400

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Squared-Circle Datestamps, C32, C13 and C14
2289
2290
2291
1883-99 envelopes (10, eight registered), all cancelled by the C32 small 4 bar type, seven
to India franked at 1 2 a., 1a., 21 2 a., 3a. (3), 4a. with AR handstamp, and 5a., and two to
Winch Brothers, England, both with AR handstamps and franked at 9a. and a
remarkable 291 2 a.; generally fine strikes and an attractive lot
HK$2,500-3,000
1889-92 envelopes to Bombay (5, three registered), all cancelled by the C13 small 3 bar
type and franked at 1 2 a., 1a., 3a. and 5a. (2), and 1892 1a. on 11 2 a. card to England
showing Sea Post Office c.d.s.; generally fine strikes with this type considered scarce from
this office
HK$1,800-2,500
1896-1922 envelopes/cards (31), a study of the large C14 large type illustrating the
various states that it went through, largely to India though with other destinations
including Egypt, Switzerland, Tasmania and Thailand at a variety of rates and three in
combination with Persian stationery cards, two bearing Official values, four with censor
labels and/or cachets and one originally registered from Germany and upon arrival
redirected to U.S.A. with 21 2 a.; generally good to fine strikes and a most interesting group
HK$3,500-5,000
Circular Datestamps
2292
2293
1888-1923 envelopes/cards (25, fifteen registered), largely to India though with others
to Australia, Belgium and Egypt, various types of datestamp and including 1888
unstamped with small thimble type, 1894 and 1895 green On Postal Service cards to
Muscat and two bearing Official values; generally good to fine strikes and an attractive
group
HK$3,500-4,800
1899-1900 envelopes (5, all registered) to England at 29a. with AR handstamp, India
at 3a. (2) and 4a., and Muscat at 21 2 a., all neatly cancelled by C17 bridge type
datestamp; generally fine strikes. A scarce group with this type only recorded used on
registered mail during 1899-1900
HK$2,500-3,000
Airmail
2294
A
1911 (16 Sept.) Coronation Aerial Post olive-green envelope to Capt. McConaghy at he
British Presidency, Bushire, franked at 21 2 d. with Windsor c.d.s., Cricklewood transit
c.d.s. (19.9) on reverse; fine and a scarce destination. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
British Occupation of Bushire

2295
1915 (18 Aug.) envelope to Shiraz bearing, on reverse, 2ch. (2), 3ch. and 5ch. all neatly
cancelled by BOUCHIR (DEPART) bi-lingual c.d.s., British and Persian censor labels;
adhesives with the odd trace of soiling though a rare franking, particularly with the rare
5ch. value. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
Note: Bushire was occupied by the British-Indian forces on 8 August 1915. Persian adhesives
were overprinted and placed on sale in the Persian Post Office which was manned by members
of the Indian Post Office. The stamps were sold from 15 August until withdrawn on 16
October
2296
2297
1915 (26 Aug.) envelope (235x115mm.) addressed locally and bearing, on reverse, 1ch.
(2) and 3ch. (2) all neatly cancelled by BOUCHIR (DEPART) bi-lingual c.d.s.; fine. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1915 (Oct.) commercial envelope to Shiraz bearing, on reverse, 5ch. tied by indistinct
c.d.s. and partially covered by Persian censor label (faults) and with arrival c.d.s. alongside.
Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
Postal Stationery Cards

2298
2299
1915 5ch. red, fresh unused; superb. Persiphila DBUP2. R.P.S. Certificates (1992 and
1993). Photo
HK$1,800-2,500
1915 (19 Aug.) 5ch red, uprated with 2ch., 5ch. and 2kr., addressed locally all neatly
cancelled by superb BOUCHIR (DEPART) bi-lingual c.d.s.; very fine. R.P.S. Certificate
(1993). Photo
HK$3,500-4,800

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2297
2295
2298
2299
Bushire Camp
2300
1921 large piece bearing 1 2 a. (8), 1922 envelope to Bombay bearing 3a. and 1922 (Nov.)
envelope registered to Bombay at 251 2 a. and with handstamped registration label, all
cancelled by C33 c.d.s., the first two with fine strikes, the last light. A scarce and attractive
trio of this datestamp that was seldom used
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2301
2301
1914 (5 May) envelope to Karachi bearing, on reverse, 3p. grey blocks of four (one with
corner fault) and six cancelled by three fine CHAHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT doublering datestamps in violet and with the block of four additionally tied by arrival c.d.s. (7.5)
A rare and most attractive franking. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
2302
2309
2302
2303
1916 (22 June) envelope to Karachi bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. green (5) cancelled with
light strikes of the CHAHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring datestamps and with
Muscat transit c.d.s. (28.6) alongside, subsequently censored with green tape (partially
truncated and folded back to reveal the franking) tied by arrival c.d.s. (3.7). Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1916 (23 Dec.) envelope from India to Sind and bearing 1 2 a. green pair with indistinct
c.d.s. and Karachi censor cachet in violet, upon arrival redirected to Chahbar and
showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the CHAHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring
datestamp in blue struck on arrival; unusual applied on incoming mail
HK$1,200-1,400
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2304
1917 (Mar.) envelope to Scotland, bearing I.E.F. 1a. carmine with a good strike of the
CHAHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF double-ring datestamp in black and with superb Karachi
censor cachet in violet at lower left corner
HK$1,200-1,400
2305
Airmails
2305
A
1919 (14 Oct.) France-Australia attempted flight by Etienne Poulet, abandoned at Akyab,
Burma, Charhbar-Karachi stage Indo-European Telegraph Department unstamped
OHMS envelope (262x117mm.) By Aerial Post (M. Poulet) 10.XI.19 to Karachi
showing a fair strike of the FIRST THROUGH AERIAL MAIL/GREAT BRITAIN TO
INDIA/KARACHI 14.1.1919. cachet in violet altered to Paris to Melbourne via Charbar
11.11 and with CHARHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring datestamp (10.11) in
black alongside, Karachi Delivery c.d.s. on reverse; vertical crease at left clear of the hand
and date stamps. Rare. Photo
HK$18,000-24,000
2306
2306
A
2307
1920 (Feb.) Count DAmmunzios Rome-Tokyo Massed Flight to Tokyo, ChahbarKarachi stage card marked with details of the flight and signed by the pilot Lt. Ferrain,
bearing 1a. carmine with CHARBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT c.d.s. (2.3) and with Karachi
(3.3) and Manora (3.3) c.d.s. alongside. Rare. Photo
HK$18,000-21,000
Note: Of the three planes that departed only this one reached Karachi and went on to arrive
in Tokyo
2307
A
1920 (7 Mar.) J.C. McIntosh flight, Chahbar-Karachi stage 1a. red card By Aerial Post
to Manora, cancelled by fine CHAHBAR/B.O./PERSIAN GUL DT c.d.s. and with arrival
c.d.s. (8.3) alongside, signed J.C. McIntosh A.F.C. at upper left corner. Rare. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
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2308
2309
2310
1915 (14 Mar.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 21 2 a. blue with a fine large part C38
HENJAM/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring datestamp and with Bombay censor cachet
in violet below, two different arrival c.d.s. (20.3) on reverse, and 1917 (16 Jan.) envelope
to Calcutta and redirected to Alipore, bearing 3p. to 3a. with similar strikes in blue; an
attractive pair with the first an early date of use for this island post office
HK$1,400-1,800
1917 (9 Jan.) envelope registered to the Imperial Fine Art Corporation, London, bearing
1
2 a. (5) and 1a. (2) sharing three fine C38 HENJAM/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring
datestamps in blue with manuscript Registered and R147 in red crayon; a scarce and
most attractive registered franking. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1918 (28 Mar.) picture postcard On Active Service to England showing a good to fine
strike of the C38 HENJAM/B.O./PERSIAN GULF DT double-ring datestamp; a scarce strike
on soldiers mail
HK$1,200-1,400
Jask
The Rev. Alington Correspondence
The following fifteen lots are all written by Rev. Alington, the first missionary on the Mekran Coast, to his brother Rev.
Alington at Spilsby, Lincolnshire. All have manuscript superscriptions indicating where the covers emanate from, nearly all
being at Jask, and all are endorsed Via Southampton. Prior to the opening of the post office at Jask, mail was picked up by
authorised ships and taken to the post office at the next port of call and cancelled there
Bandar Abbas
2311
2312
2313
2314
2315
2316
1870 (3 May) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Jask May 3rd
1870 and sharing a good strike of the rare C4 258 duplex for 11 May, Bombay (20.5)
and arrival (18.6) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
Note: The numeral used in this duplex was no doubt an error in manufacture since it was
gazetted as 358, following the series of 356 for Baghdad and 357 for Basra
HK$9,000-12,000
1870 (4 June) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Jask June 4th
and sharing a fair strike of the C4 258 duplex and C5a c.d.s., Bombay (21.6) and arrival
(9.7) c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$6,000-7,000
1872 (2 Dec.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Jask December
2nd 1872 and sharing a good strike of the C5 22 duplex for 13 December, framed
TOO LATE, Bombay (30.12) and arrival (29.1) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$4,800-6,000
1872 (29 Dec.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Stamped Jask
Dec. 29 1872 and sharing a good strike of the C5 22 duplex for 16 January 1873,
framed, Bombay (27.1) and arrival (26.2) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$4,800-6,000
1873 (19 Mar.) envelope bearing 1a. brown pair and 4a. green with manuscript Jask
March 19th 1873 and with two good strikes of the C5 22 duplex for 27 March,
Bombay (7.4) and arrival (6.5) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$4,800-6,000
1873 (30 Mar.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Jask March
30th 1873 and sharing a fine strike of the C5 22 duplex for 9 April, Bombay (21.4)
and arrival (23.5) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$4,800-6,000
Bushire
2317
2318
1871 (14 Aug.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Bushire
August 14th and sharing a fine strike of the C5 26 duplex for 14 August, Bombay
(25.8) and arrival (29.9) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800
1871 (17 Dec.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Bushire 17
Dec. 71 and sharing a fine strike of the C5 26 duplex for 17 December, Bombay
(30.12) and arrival (22.1) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$3,500-4,800

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2312
2313
2314
2315
2316
2317
2318
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Guadur
2319
2320
1873 (4 Oct.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript October 4th
1873 and sharing a fine strike of the C5 24 duplex without year date, Bombay (20.10)
and arrival (17.11) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
1873 (20 Nov.) envelope bearing 1a. brown pair and 4a. green with manuscript Camp
Dusht Nov. 20th and sharing a light strike of the C5 24 duplex without year date,
Bombay (1.12) and arrival (31.12) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
Karachi
2321
1873 (21 Apr.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Jask April
21st 1873 and sharing a fair strike of the C5 1 duplex, Bombay (2.5) datestamp below
and arrival (5.6) d.s. on reverse; perimeter faults though a most unusual routing. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Muscat
2322
2323
2324
1871 (10 Mar.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Stamped Jask
March 10th and both with a superb strike of the C4b 309 in diamond of sixteen bars,
Bombay (21.3) and arrival (22.4) d.s. on reverse; perimeter faults though a very early
example of this cancellation. Photo
HK$7,000-9,000
1872 (Nov.) envelope bearing 2a. orange and 4a. green with manuscript Stamped and
sharing a good strike of the C4b 309 in diamond of sixteen bars, Muscat (2.11), Aden
Steamer Point (20.11) arrival (23.12) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
1873 (19 July) envelope bearing 1a. brown (2) and 4a. green twice with manuscript Jask
July 19th and cancelled by three fine strikes of the C4b 309 in diamond of sixteen bars,
Muscat (part torn away), Bombay (22.8) and arrival (23.9) d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
2325
2325
1873 (10 Dec.) envelope bearing 1a. brown (6) with manuscript dates and cancelled by
four superb strikes of the C4b 309 in diamond of sixteen bars, despatch (15.12),
Bombay (29.12) and arrival (26.1) datestamps on reverse. Highly attractive and surely the
finest of the Muscat covers from this correspondence. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
2326
1884 (21 July) 1 2 a. blue card, uprated with 1 2 a., to England, twice cancelled in transit
with Muscat C12 B duplex (22.7) and with Bombay c.d.s. (29.7) at foot; the card a
little truncated at left and with light soiling though unusual in not being cancelled in Jask,
possibly in order to catch a boat sailing that day. The Muscat duplex rare and only used
in 1884. Photo
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2319
2321
2322
2323
2324
2327
2326
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B in Square of Bars, C11
2327
2328
1884 (19 Sept.) envelope (opened-out) to London, bearing 1 2 a. blue and 4a. green
sharing manuscript Stamped and both cancelled by superb strikes of the B, the reverse
with superb despatch datestamp and arrival c.d.s. (18.10); attractive and believed to be
the earliest recorded example of this marking. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1886 envelopes (2) to Shikapur bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. or 1 2 a. pair with good to fine
strikes and despatch c.d.s. over-cancelled by arrival c.d.s., and undated OHMS envelope
to Muscat bearing Official 1 2 a. blue pair (defective) sharing a legible strike, despatch
(18.4) and arrival (20.4) c.d.s. on reverse; faults though an unusual trio with the last
believed to be the sole example of Official mail from Jask at this time
HK$1,200-1,400
Squared-Circle Datestamp, C13, and Datestamp

2329
2330
1889 1 2 a. green envelope to Muscat, 1900 envelope to India bearing 1 2 a. (2) on reverse
and 1911 envelopes (3) ex the Mrs. Hole correspondence to Aurungabad franked at 21 2 a.
in three different ways; fine to superb strikes
HK$1,800-2,400
1892 and 1893 telegram envelopes to Muscat both showing, on reverse, despatch and
different style arrival c.d.s.; a couple of faults though an unusual pair
HK$1,200-1,400
Note: Telegrams for Muscat were sent across by boat for which there was a charge of 25 rupees,
payable in cash
2331
2332
1894 1a. on 11 2 a. and 1908 1a. cards to London, both cancelled by datestamps, 1901
Winch Brothers envelope (faults at foot) registered to Colchester franked at 41 2 a. and with
circular-framed AR handstamp, and 1906 picture postcard to London, both cancelled
by good to fine strikes of the C13 datestamps
HK$1,400-1,800
1912 (1 Mar.) envelope to London, bearing Iran 13ch. neatly cancelled by the C13
datestamp, the reverse with despatch, Linga (4.3) and arrival (6.5) datestamps; most
unusual. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
Note: It would appear that the usual postal exchange facilities at Bandar Abbas were not
available so mail from the Persian P.O. at Jask went straight to the India P.O. at Jask and
the Bombay-Karachi mail boat
Double-Ring Datestamp, C38
2333
1915-16 envelopes (4) to India, two marked Unstamped Active Service and two franked
at 21 2 a., 1915 picture postcard to India franked at 1a., fair (one part only) to superb
strikes and all with Bombay or Karachi censor cachets in violet, and 1918 21 2 a. registered
envelope, uprated with 1 2 a. and 2a., to London, and with handstamped registration label;
the first and last dates of this cancellation recorded by the owner
Photos also appear on pages 67 and 71
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2334
Airmail
2334
A
1918 (10 Dec.) Cairo to Karachi flight by converted Handley Page bomber 0/400
C9700, Indo-European Department OHMS envelope (270x120mm., opened-out) to
Karachi, signed F Hughes Jask Sb Dn and showing a fair to fine strike of the
exceptionally rare Brought by First Aerial/Mail CAIRO to KARACHI/10th-December
1918 cachet with PASSED CENSOR/2/KARACHI handstamp, both in violet, indistinct
Karachi c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope torn through at centre and repaired on reverse with
tape, nevertheless a remarkable item probably placed on the plane at Chahbar. Photo
HK$9,000-12,000
Linga
2335
1870 (18 July) unstamped envelope to Bombay showing, on reverse, C5a c.d.s. alongside
arrival c.d.s. (13.8); the earliest recorded item of mail from this office. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
21 Duplex, C5
2336
2337
2338
1872 (17 Aug.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown with a good strike
and arrival c.d.s. (22.8), and undated envelope to Muscat bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. tied by
a superb strike (datestamp portion just touched by a tear) and with arrival c.d.s. alongside
HK$1,400-1,800
1873 (Mar.) envelope via Brindisi to London, bearing 8a. rose with manuscript
Stamped and a fair to good strike, Bombay (7.4) and arrival (28.4) c.d.s. on reverse;
traces of soiling though a scarce franking. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1875 (22 Mar.) envelope registered to Tatta bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue and 4a. green
sharing a fine strike and with registration cachet, Karachi (31.3) and arrival (1.4)
alongside; scarce registered mail. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
2/K-5 Duplex, C9
2339
Undated envelopes (2) to Bombay both bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue cancelled by fine
strikes and with arrival c.d.s. alongside; both items with flap faults though a scarce pair

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B in Square of Bars, C11, and Datestamp
2340
2341
Undated envelopes to Bombay (2), one (light foxing) registered and bearing 1 2 a. and 2a.
with fine strikes, registration cachet, despatch and arrival c.d.s., all on reverse, the other
(flap tear) bearing 1 2 a. on reverse with despatch and arrival c.d.s. alongside, fine strikes;
the first a scarce registered item
HK$1,400-1,800
1882 (15 May) envelope (opened-out) registered Bombay bearing, on reverse, five fine
brown wax seals, 4a. green with a superb strike alongside despatch c.d.s., registration
cachet and two different arrival c.d.s. (25.5, 26.5); scarce registered mail. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
B Duplex, C12
2342
2343
1884 and 1885 (2) envelopes to Muscat, one a 1 2 a. green stationery type and the other
two bearing 1 2 a. blue on reverse, good to fine strikes and arrival c.d.s., the first showing
year date; a few faults though a scarce trio
HK$1,200-1,400
1885 (23 Apr.) envelope from Basra to Linga bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue pair with
squared-circle datestamps and additionally tied by a fine strike of the duplex most
unusually used as an arrival mark, and 1886 1 2 a. green envelope to Bombay cancelled by
a fine strike showing year date
HK$1,200-1,400

2344
2345
1888 large part envelope to Bahrain bearing 1 2 a. with a good strike and arrival c.d.s.
alongside, and 1890-1901 envelopes (4, two registered) to Bombay franked on reverse at
1a., 3a. and 4a. (2), one registered item additionally showing despatch c.d.s. and all with
arrival c.d.s.; generally fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1890-1902 envelopes to Bombay (6, two registered) and franked on reverse at 1a., 2a.
(2), 31 2 a. and 4a. (2); generally fine strikes
HK$1,800-2,400
Circular Datestamps
2346
2347
2348
2349
1902 (14 Jan.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue-green strip
of six all with fine strikes of the seldom-seen C16 thimble type c.d.s. and with arrival
c.d.s. (24.1) alongside, registration handstamp on reverse; scarce
HK$1,200-1,400
1906-19 envelopes (8, one registered), mostly to Bombay and franked at 1a. with Official
1
2 a. pair, 21 2 a (6, one via Henjam to Muscat and one censored and redirected back to
Linga) or 41 2 a., all cancelled by C17 bridge type c.d.s.; generally good to fine strikes
HK$1,800-2,400
1910 envelopes ex the Duffield correspondence registered to Leeds, one bearing 3a. and
1r., the other with 2a. and 2r. with both cancelled by fine C17 bridge type c.d.s. and
with handstamped registration label alongside; a scarce and colourful pair
HK$1,400-1,800
1919-22 envelopes (8, two registered) to Bombay (7) or Zanzibar and franked at 2a.
(underpaid by 1 2 a. and showing horseshoe-framed LINGA/DUE/ONE ANNA handstamp),
21 2 a. (2), 3a. (3), 4a. or 41 2 a., the two registered items with C16 single-ring datestamps,
the others with C34 double-ring datestamps; generally fine strikes
HK$2,500-3,000
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2335
2338
2337
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2341
2353
2356
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Maidan.I.Napthun
2350
1922 fronts ex the Groves & Lindley correspondence to England, both bearing 3a.
orange-brown with one cancelled by MAIDAN-I-NAPTHUN bi-lingual double-ring
datestamp, the second cancelled by spelling error MIADAN.I.NAPTHUN/REG bi-lingual
double-ring datestamp; fine strikes and a scarce pair
HK$1,000-1,200
Mohammerah
2351
1886 large part envelope to Bombay with senders cachet on reverse and bearing 1a. tied
by Bushire squared-circle datestamp, and 1893 (6 Jan.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on
reverse, 1 2 a. blue-green tied by pen strokes and cancelled by superb B in small circle of
bars with MOHAMMERA and arrival (21.1) c.d.s. alongside, the first being the earliest
recorded item of mail with a cancellation from this office. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
Note: An Indian Postal Agency was not opened until 1892. The cancellation used on the
cover offered above was so out of step with other offices in the Gulf that it could have been
issued in an experimental period

2352
2353
1898 envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a., 1899 and 1902 envelopes to Muscat bearing 3p.
pair or 1 2 a., 1900 envelope to Tehran bearing 21 2 a., and 1903 card to Belgium bearing
3p. pair and 1 2 a., all cancelled by fine strikes; three with some stains though a generally
attractive group
HK$1,400-1,800
1900 OHBMS envelope to the Intelligence Branch of the Quarter Master Generals
Department at Simla, bearing Official 1 2 a. blue-green cancelled by a fine strike, upon
arrival redirected to the Chinese Expeditionary Force c/o British Consul Hankow via Hong
Kong in red ink, showing Hong Kong c.d.s. (9.9) on face and, on reverse, four Indian
c.d.s. (19.8 and 20.8), Base Office (9.9) and part Hankow c.d.s. (19.9); most unusual.
Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
Later Datestamps
2354
2355
2356
1908-23 envelopes (11, one registered), mostly to England or India and including 1909
OHMS to Bombay and redirected to Egypt with Official 1a., 1917 incoming from India
franked at 1 2 a. and with horseshoe-framed MOHAMMERAH/DUE/AS handstamp
completed for 4 annas and with Bombay censor cachet, and 1917 OHMS to Bombay
bearing Official 1a. and showing PASSED/BASE. D/CENSOR cachet, and 1912 Persian
6ch. card registered to Curacao at 3a., all cancelled by C17 bridge type c.d.s.; generally
fine strikes. Also Money Order remittance slip to Mohammerah with boxed
MOHAMMERA/PERSIAN GULF DISTRICT handstamp. An interesting group
HK$2,500-3,000
1914-23 envelopes (6, 5 registered, three opened-out) and a registered front to England
or India, variously franked and cancelled by single-ring (with or without rosette at foot)
or double-ring datestamps (the last dated in May 1923, some two months after the official
closure of the post office), the registered items with an all different selection of labels or
handstamps; also an unused picture postcard showing the Left Bank. An attractive
group
HK$2,500-3,000
1917 envelope from Dizfoul to Basra bearing, on reverse, Persian 12ch. with c.d.s. and
showing a fine strike of the OFFICIAL PAID/MOHAMMERA double-oval datestamp (16.7)
and part Base Office (17.7); most unusual. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400

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2358
2357
2357
2358
1905 (3 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. green cancelled by a superb strike of the
CAMP. P.O. NO. 4 19mm. c.d.s., Fort Bombay arrival c.d.s. (15.2) on reverse; rare and
probably the finest of the few covers recorded from this obscure campaign. Photo
Note: The task of the commission was to demarcate the boundary between Persia and
Afghanistan in the vicinity of Seistan. The Camp P.O. No. 4 datestamp was used between
February and June 1905
1905 (6 Mar.) 1a. on 21 2 a. orange envelope to Poona cancelled by a fine strike of the
CAMP. P.O. NO. 4 19mm. c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (18.3) on reverse; flap toning on face,
otherwise fine. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
HK$3,500-4,800
Shiraz
2359
2359
1873 (17 Jan.) envelope from the Consulate at Shiraz via Bombay & Brindisi to
London, marked Shiraz in lower left corner and bearing 8a. rose with a good strike of
the Bushire C5 26 duplex, arrival c.d.s. (3.3) at left, two Bombay transit c.d.s. on
reverse; envelope a little soiled though a very rare item from this town. Photo
Note: Between 1870 and 1877 adhesives were issued to the Consulate at Shiraz but not a
canceller, this being applied en-route at Bushire. This cover is used to illustrate the front cover
of the Alan Parsons handbook
73
HK$6,000-7,000
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Amara
2360
1916 (27 Mar.) On Field Service envelope to India showing framed ENGINEER/FIELD
/Date /AMARA handstamp in violet alongside manuscript censoring and
circular-framed PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp in magenta, the reverse with F.P.O. 32
(Amara) c.d.s. and Peshawar Delivery c.d.s. (11.4); most unusual. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1916 (29 May) unstamped envelope (complete with letter) to London showing, on
reverse, a fine strike of the C33 double-ring datestamp, the face panel completed for
censorship and showing circular-framed PASSED/D/CENSOR cachet; the flap with two
tears clear of the datestamp and a little soiled. The contents, headed Station Staff Office
Amara, Mesopotamia, comment on the extreme heat and troops being stationed there
for another 6 months after hostilities are over. An early date of use for this datestamp
HK$1,200-1,400
1918 (5 June) On Field Service envelope (vertical fold at centre) registered to London,
bearing I.E.F. 3a. orange cancelled by C34 bridge type c.d.s. with circular-framed
PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp in violet and handstamped registration label alongside.
Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1918 (10 Dec.) O.A.S. envelope to Bombay showing, on reverse, fine C33 c.d.s. and with
circular-framed PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp in red on face, flap faults clear of
datestamp, and 1919 (18 Apr.) O.P.S. brown envelope (242x117mm.) to Madras and
redirected locally showing boxed AMARA handstamp applied in the From box and, on
reverse, C33, F.P.O. despatch and Delivery types and four Madras c.d.s.; an unusual pair
HK$1,400-1,800
1919 (20 Jan.) O.A.S. envelope registered to London, bearing 2a. on reverse with fair
C34 c.d.s. (a late date of use) and black on white censor label, and 1919 (8 June) picture
postcard Aboard P.S. 59 On the Tigris to England and showing fair C33 c.d.s. and
comments on the picture being a mule cart, belonging to the British Government, being
driven by an Indian dhrabi (driver)
HK$1,400-1,800
PARK/No
2361
2362
2363
2364
Baghaila
2365
1918 (17 Dec.) unstamped envelope (crease at top) from the Political Office at Baghaila
On Field Service to Bombay showing, on reverse, BAGHAILA bi-lingual bridge type
c.d.s. with F.P.O. 38 (18.12) and Bombay (30.12) c.d.s. alongside; the sole recorded
example of this datestamp
HK$1,200-1,400
Baghdad
356 Duplex, C4
2366
2367
2368
1868 items (3), comprising 18 August part envelope bearing 1a. (3), 10 September native
envelope bearing 1 2 a. pair and 1a., and 26 November large piece bearing 1 2 a. pair and 2a.,
the first with year shown as 68, the last two with year shown as 8, good to fine
complete strikes and Bombay arrival c.d.s.
HK$2,500-3,000
1869 (3 Aug.) envelope (complete with original letter) to Bombay, bearing 2 a. with a
superb complete strike and showing arrival c.d.s. (31.8) on face and reverse, central crease
crosses the adhesive, and 1870 small unfranked native envelope to Bombay showing
datestamp portion of the duplex, unframed INDIA UNPAID and manuscript 1as in blue
crayon. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1869 (Nov.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 1 2 a. (2, one with defective corner) and 1a.
(defective) cancelled with good part or complete strikes, arrival c.d.s. (4.12) on reverse.
Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
18 Duplex, C5
2369
A selection with large piece and covers (3) franked at 1 2 a., 6a. or registered with the 4a.
value removed (fine registered handstamp in red on reverse), the large piece showing
framed INSUFFICIENT and boxed 1AN below, and an unfranked envelope to Bombay
showing boxed 1AN; faults in places though an interesting group
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2360
2362
Ex 2367
2379
2370
2368
2370
2371
2372
1871 (20 Jan.) envelope (opened-out) registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse (flap
missing) 1a. brown (5) sharing three fine strikes and with the face panel showing a fine
strike of the registration handstamp. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1872 (6 Feb.) envelope (one corner rounded) to Linga bearing 1a. with a fine complete
strike, arrival c.d.s. (28.2) in red on reverse, and 1873 (24 May) envelope to Bombay
bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. with fine complete strike alongside arrival c.d.s. (13.6)
HK$1,800-2,400
1873 (2 July) envelope (part flap torn away) registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse,
2a. and 4a. sharing a large fine complete strike and with registration handstamp and arrival
c.d.s. (25.7), and 1875 (10 Feb.) envelope to Bushire bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. with fine
complete strike alongside BUSHIRE c.d.s.
HK$1,800-2,400
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K-6 Duplex, C9
2373
2374
Large part envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. with a large part strike, 1877 (15 Nov.)
envelope registered to Lucknow bearing 1 2 a. on face and 2a. pair on reverse with good
strikes and registration handstamp, and 1878 (25 Apr.) long envelope registered to
Lucknow bearing 1a., 2a. and 4a. each with a superb strike, registration handstamp on
face; a few small faults though an interesting trio
HK$1,800-2,400
1878 (18 Apr.) large envelope registered to Lucknow, bearing 1a., 2a, 4a. and 8a. sharing
two fine strikes and with registration handstamp at foot, the reverse with Bagdad c.d.s.,
UNPAID/SORTING and postage due handstamps all deleted, Lucknow and Chowk c.d.s.
(16.5); part of address at right torn away though a remarkable four-colour franking
HK$1,800-2,400
B in Square or Circle of Bars and Datestamps

2375
2376
2377
2378
2379
2380
Two undated envelopes registered to Bombay, the first (opened-out) with contents and
bearing 2a. and 4a. both cancelled by BGDAD c.d.s. and with registration handstamp
with BAGDAD handstamp on face, the second bearing 1 2 a. and 2a. both cancelled B in
square of bars and with registration handstamp and arrival c.d.s. alongside. An attractive
pair
HK$1,400-1,800
1880-85 envelopes (6) to Bombay (5) or Linga, each bearing 1 2 a. on reverse cancelled by
C11 B in square of bars (4) and with despatch datestamp, or datestamp (2); the covers
with faults in places though generally fine strikes
HK$2,500-3,000
1881 (24 June) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown (6) all
cancelled B in square of bars and with despatch and arrival c.d.s. alongside, registration
handstamp on face, undated envelope to Sehore bearing 1a. brown pair twice cancelled
by BGDAD c.d.s.
HK$1,800-2,400
1883 (c.) envelope back registered to Madras bearing 1 2 a. and 11 2 a. (2) and 1887
registered envelope (flap faults), uprated with 1a. and 2a., to Chauk, both with adhesives
cancelled by C12 B in circle of bars and with registration handstamp alongside
HK$1,200-1,400
1884 (4 Sept.) envelope (complete with contents) registered to Calcutta bearing, on

reverse, 11 2 a. sepia (2) both cancelled with C12 B in circle of bars with REG./BAGDAD
c.d.s., registration handstamp and arrival c.d.s. (27.9) alongside; light crease crosses on
the adhesives though an attractive franking and the sole example of the combined c.d.s.
recorded. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1887 (19 Mar.) Wilson envelope registered to England, bearing 6a. olive-bistre vertical
marginal pair both cancelled by BAGDAD/REG c.d.s. and with registration cachet below,
arrival oval datestamps (12.9); the sole example of this canceller from Baghdad
HK$1,200-1,400

2381
2382
1885-95 envelopes (7) to Bombay franked at 1 2 a. (4, one a stationery type), 1a.
(O.H.M.S.), 2a. and 4a.; generally fine strikes; a few faults though of largely good
appearance
HK$1,800-2,400
1889 and 1893 2a. registered envelopes to Bombay, uprated with 1a. and 2a. respectively,
and 1894 2a. registered envelope, uprated with 1 2 a. and 2a., via Aden to Tanga
showing, on reverse, Sea Post Office, Aden, Dar Es Salaam and Tanga c.d.s., good to fine
strikes with the last a most unusual destination
HK$1,200-1,400
Bridge Type Datestamp, C17

2383
1894-1918 covers/cards (20) bearing a range of values and all cancelled by C17 bridge
type c.d.s., one additionally showing horseshoe-framed BAGDAD CIVIL POST/DUE/ONE
ANNA handstamp, two others cancelled by single-ring datestamps, and one other
cancelled by a censor handstamp; mixed condition though strikes generally good to fine
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2384
2385
2386
2387
1895-1909 envelopes (6, all registered), comprising 1895 to Dar Es Salaam at 41 2 a.,
1895, 1902 (2) and 1905 to India at 4a, 41 2 a. or 6a., and 1909 to Muscat at 41 2 a.,
cancelled with C16 bridge type (4) or C17 BAGDAD/REG datestamps, items to 1905
with registration handstamp, the last with handstamped label; one soiled though of
generally fine appearance and an attractive group
HK$2,500-3,000
1903 envelope (horizontal crease) registered to King Edward VII in London at 4 2 a. and
1900 postcard registered to Austria at 3a., both cancelled by C16 bridge type c.d.s. an
showing handstamped registration cachet, and 1918 civil post office envelope registered
Switzerland at 41 2 a. cancelled by double-ring datestamp and with handstamped
registration cachet, PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp and MILANO/POSTA ESTERO transit
handstamp; an unusual trio
HK$1,400-1,800
1901 OHMS envelope (250x105mm.) to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs in London,
bearing 1902-09 6a. lightly cancelled by c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label at
foot, and 1905 OHMS envelope (244x104mm.) to Karachi bearing 1902-09 1 2 a. pair
neatly cancelled by C16 bridge type c.d.s.; an unusual pair of Official covers with the
1902-09 1 2 a. unlisted by S.G. used in Baghdad
HK$1,200-1,400
1904-14 envelopes (5, all registered) ex the Duffield correspondence to Leeds, all franked
at 41 2 a. with a variety of values cancelled by C16 bridge type c.d.s. or C17
BAGDAD/REG datestamp, all with handstamped registered handstamp; an attractive
group
HK$1,800-2,400
Mesopotamia Campaign
2388
A collection neatly mounted and written-up on pages, including I.E.F. mint and used
ranges, covers (8) and unstamped covers (8), various F.P.O. datestamps and censor marks;
also a small group of Mosul
HK$1,400-1,800
British Occupation of Baghdad
2389
2389
1917 (1 Sept.) envelope registered to Major Gibbons at the North West Gate of City
Baghdad, bearing Pictorial 1 4 a. on 5pa. dull purple horizontal pair and overprinted with
dated crescent 1 2 a. on 10pa. green (2), all neatly cancelled by double-ring datestamp,
manuscript registration number at foot and watery censor handstamp below the adhesives;
1
2 a. pair with perfs. trimmed off at left and 1 2 a. (2) with some foxing, nevertheless a rare
mixed issue franking used on the first day of issue. S.G. 2, 13. Photo
HK$12,000-14,000
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2390
2390
1917 (9 Sept.) envelope addressed locally to General Headquarters, bearing Postal Jubilee
perf. 121 2 1 2 a. on 10pa. carmine and dated crescent obliterated perf. 131 2 1 2 a. on 10pa.
carmine both neatly cancelled by BAGDAD/REG c.d.s. and with light PASSED/BASE
D/CENSOR cachet in violet alongside. A rare combination franking. B.P.A. Certificate
(1989). S.G. 9, 20a. Photo
HK$18,000-24,000
2391
1917 (14 Sept.) envelope addressed locally to General Headquarters, bearing G.P.O. 2a.
on 1pi. ultramarine neatly cancelled and tied by bridge type c.d.s. and with fine
PASSED/D/CENSOR cachet in red at lower left corner, F.P.O. 55 (Stationery Office)
c.d.s. on reverse; fine and a rare stamp on cover. R.P.S. Certificate (1967). S.G. 12. Photo HK$18,000-24,000
2392
1917 (17 Sept.) On Service envelope registered to Fort William, Calcutta and redirected
to the Wireless Station, Quetta, bearing Pictorial 2a. on 1pi. bright blue, Postal Jubilee
perf. 131 2 2a. on 1pi. black and violet and dated crescent obliterated 1a. on G.P.O. 20pa.
rose all cancelled by BAGDAD c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label and watery
PASSED/D/CENSOR cachet in red at foot, the reverse with Karachi (2.10) and three
different Calcutta c.d.s. (6.10); the envelope with vertical crease which crosses the 2a on
1pi., the Jubilee 2a. on 1pi. with some soiling, and registration label with stains,
nevertheless a rare mixed issue franking. S.G. 6, 11a, 21. Photo
HK$12,000-14,400
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2392
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2393
2393
1917 (25 Sept.) envelope from the American Consulate to Passiac, New Jersey, bearing
Postal Jubilee perf. 121 2 2a. on 1pi. black and violet in combination with I.E.F. 1 2 a. green
both cancelled by bridge type c.d.s. and with PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp in red
alongside; the envelope with two creases, both clear of the adhesives, and with small
imperfections on reverse, nevertheless a rare combination franking. B.P.A. Certificate
(1987). S.G. 11. Photo
HK$14,000-18,000
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2394
2394
1917 (16 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing Pictorial 2a. on 1pi. bright blue block of
four, with three neat bridge type datestamps, PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp in red
at foot, F.P.O. 13 (Samarra) c.d.s. (18.10) on reverse; fine. A very rare franking with
exceptionally few blocks of these stamps recorded, and used even rarer. S.G. 6. Photo
HK$18,000-24,000
Postal Stationery Envelopes
2395
2396
2397
1a. on 20pa. carmine (Type 21) on grey, unused; horizontal crease towards foot, small
imperfections on reverse. Rare with only fifty-seven issued
HK$1,800-2,500
1a. on G.P.O. 20pa. rose (Type 30) on grey, unused; light stain patch at left, otherwise
fresh and fine, much above average condition. Rare with only seventy issued
HK$2,500-3,000
2a. on 1pi. ultramarine (Type 23) on cream, unused; very fine. Far above average
condition. Only 337 issued which includes the much commoner blue-green envelope
(1901) and this issue (1908) on the cream stock of which only about twelve examples are
believed to have been printed
HK$3,000-3,500
Issues for Iraq

British Occupation
2398
1919-23 collection of covers (14), stationery envelopes (4, one unused) and cards (2,
both values used), a variety of frankings, the majority to Egypt or England and with one
to U.S.A., variously cancelled, and a few loose values/pieces with some multiples; a few
faults in places though an interesting lot
HK$5,000-6,000
League of Nations Mandate

2399
1924-34 range of covers (34, a few registered) bearing a variety of values with many
marked for Baghdad-Haifa Overland or Air route, and three picture postcards; a few small
faults though a generally attractive lot
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1918-19 First England-India Flight
2400
A
1919 (9 Jan.) envelope to India, bearing British Occupation 1a. on 20pa. vertical strip of
three tied by POSTAL SERVICE/M.E.F./AERIAL POST-BAGHDAD-DELHI/PER/HANDLEY-PAGE
AEROPLANE cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55 c.d.s. applied at left, the reverse with
circular-framed CARRIED BY AERIAL MAIL/BAGHDAD-DELHI/JANY. 1919 cachet in violet,
Delhi (20.1) and Poona Delivery (23.1) c.d.s.; the envelope opened-out and torn through
face panel
HK$1,800-2,500
PROVENANCE:
Osprey, November 1983

2401
A
1919 (9 Jan.) unstamped envelope (with contents) By air to Dehra Doon showing fine
POSTAL SERVICE/M.E.F./AERIAL POST-BAGHDAD-DELHI/PER/HANDLEY-PAGE AEROPLANE
cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55 c.d.s. applied at left, the reverse with circular-framed
CARRIED BY AERIAL MAIL/BAGHDAD-DELHI/JANY. 1919 cachet in violet and two different
Delhi c.d.s. (20.1 and 21.1); the enclosed letter includes I am escorting the old Handley
Page 40 miles down river when she arrives. She is due at 3a.m. today. The weather is bad
however, she might be delayed. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
1919 Baghdad-Cairo Survey Flights

2402
2403
2404
2405
A
A
A
A
1919 (24 Feb.) On Active Service, Director of Postal Services unstamped envelope
(complete with letter) to Cairo, showing fine POSTAL SERVICE, M.E.F./AERIAL MAIL,
BAGHDAD-CAIRO/BY, 31ST WING R.A.F., MESOPOTAMIA cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55
c.d.s. applied at right, the reverse with four different Army or Foreign Post Office c.d.s.;
the letter includes Just a line by Aerial to send greetings from Baghdad. Photo
HK$6,000-7,000
1919 (9 Feb.) OHMS envelope (small part torn away at upper left) to England, bearing
British Occupation 4a. on 13 4 pi. tied by largely fine POSTAL SERVICE, M.E.F./AERIAL MAIL,
BAGHDAD-CAIRO/BY, 31ST WING R.A.F., MESOPOTAMIA cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55
c.d.s. applied at right, A.P.O. SZ10 c.d.s. (1.3) on reverse; very few covers to the U.K.
known. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
1919 (13 Mar.) envelope (212x153mm. a little truncated) By Flying Mail to London,
showing POSTAL SERVICE, M.E.F./AERIAL MAIL, BAGHDAD-CAIRO/BY, 31ST WING R.A.F.,
MESOPOTAMIA cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55 c.d.s. applied at right, the reverse with
Army Post Office SZ10 c.d.s. (16.3). Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
1919 (13 Mar.) green ACTIVE SERVICE honour envelope By Aerial Mail to England,
showing fine POSTAL SERVICE, M.E.F./AERIAL MAIL, BAGHDAD-CAIRO/BY, 31ST WING R.A.F.,
MESOPOTAMIA cachet in magenta with F.P.O. 55 c.d.s. applied at right, weak Army Post
Office SZ10 c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$5,000-6,000
Basra
2406
2407
1868 (19 Mar.) unstamped envelope to Bombay, showing INDIA UNPAID and
BUSSORAH c.d.s., 1868 unstamped envelope (faults) to Bombay with BUSSORAH c.d.s.
alongside framed BOMBAY/Bearing 1 Annas handstamp, and 1870 unstamped envelope
to Bombay showing INDIA UNPAID handstamp alongside framed 1AN and with
BUSRAH c.d.s. at foot
HK$1,200-1,400
1870-1919 selection of covers (14) and large pieces (3), variously franked and with
cancellations including 357 (2), 19 and 1/K-6 (2) duplex, B in square of bars
(2), and large squared-circle datestamp; faults in places, fair to fine strikes. Also picture
postcards (10)
HK$1,800-2,400
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2402
2404
2405
2403
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Damaged 357 Duplex and Datestamp struck separately, C4a, C5a
2408
2409
2410
2411
1869-71 envelopes (3) and large pieces (2) franked at 1 2 a., 1a., 2a. (2) and 4a., one c.d.s.
struck in red; a few faults though generally good to very fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
1870 (1 May) envelope (one flap missing) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with
good strikes (the earliest recorded) and arrival c.d.s., and 1870 (Aug.) similarly franked
and cancelled envelope with fine strikes
HK$1,800-2,400
1870 (27 July) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown (2) with fine strikes
and applied either side of BUSREH c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (15 .8) alongside. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
1870 (11 Aug.) envelope (with contents) to Bombay bearing 1a. brown pair, superb
strikes of both numeral and c.d.s., two different arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
HK$1,400-1,800
New 357 Duplex, C4a

2412
2413
2414
2415
2416
2417
1871 (25 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse (no flap), 1 2 a. blue with a good
strike of the duplex and with BUSSORAH and Linga (27.2) c.d.s. in red. Believed to be
the sole example of the c.d.s. in red used with the new duplex. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
1871 (Aug.) envelope (flap torn on opening) complete with contents to Bombay bearing,
on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a largely fine strike and arrival c.d.s., and 1871 (Dec.) envelope
to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown with a fine strike
HK$1,800-2,400
1871 (Aug.) envelope (opened-out, faults) to Linga bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a.
sharing a fair strike alongside Linga arrival c.d.s., the face panel showing curved-framed
MISSENT TO BUNDER ABBAS and with a part strike of the Bundar Abbas c.d.s. in red; very
rare. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1871 (24 Aug.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue (10) with
each pair cancelled by good to fine strikes, handstamped registration cachet in red on face
panel; a few faults though a startling 5a. franking. Photo
HK$2,400-3,000
1871 (29 Dec.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing 1a. and 4a. cancelled by good to
fine strikes struck at right angles and with registration handstamp alongside; flap missing
and a little soiled though an attractive registered franking with the handstamp alongside
the stamps. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
1872 (15 Jan.) envelope registered to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. (4) and 4a. with light to good
strikes and with handstamped registration cachet on reverse. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
19 Duplex, C5
2418
2419
2420
2421
1870 (2 Dec.) envelope (small part torn away) to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. blue with a fine
strike and 1871 (29 June) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a. brown with a fine
strike, both with arrival c.d.s.; the first believed to be the earliest recorded date of use
HK$1,400-1,800
1871 and 1872 envelopes to Bombay, the first bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1a. (2) sharing
a fine strike and showing framed INSUFFICIENT, 1AN and arrival c.d.s., the second
bearing, on reverse, 1a. (2) and 2a. (2) sharing two fine strikes and with handstamped
registration cachet alongside; both with flap faults though an unusual pair
HK$1,400-1,800
1872 envelopes (2) registered to Bombay, one franked at 5a. and the other at 6a. with
good strikes and with registration cachets on the opposite side to the franking; both with
flap faults though an unusual pair
HK$1,800-2,400
1873 envelope addressed locally, bearing 1a. brown with a superb strike alongside a
further c.d.s. dated 16 September, and an undated envelope (a little truncated) to
Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. blue with a fine strike
HK$1,200-1,400
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2411
2412
2414
2415
2416
2417
Datestamp Used Alone, C5

2422
Undated envelopes (3, two with original contents) to Bombay, one bearing 1 2 a. on
reverse, the other two (one with corner fault) being stationery types, good to very fine
strikes
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I/K-6 Duplex, C9
2423
2424
2425
Undated envelopes (2) to Bombay, one a 1 2 a. blue envelope, the other bearing 1a. brown,
good and fine strikes respectively, arrival c.d.s. on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
Undated envelopes (2, one with flap faults) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. and 1 2 a.
pair with fine strikes, arrival c.d.s. on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
1878 (15 July) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse (flap missing), 6a.
bistre with a light strike and showing registration cachet, despatch and arrival (2.8)
HK$1,000-1,200
B in Square of Bars, C11

2426
2427
2428
Undated envelopes (4) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. (2), 1 2 a. pair and 2a. brownorange with good to fine strikes, two with BUSRAH. c.d.s. and two with BUSREH.
c.d.s.; a few faults though not unattractive
HK$1,400-1,800
1880 (15 Oct.) envelope registered to Bombay and bearing, on reverse, 8a. rose cancelled
by a fine strike with BUSREH. c.d.s., registration cachet and arrival c.d.s. (30.10)
alongside; most attractive. Photo
HK$2,000-2,500
1881 (31 May) envelope registered to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1a., 2a. and 8a. with
superb strikes and showing BUSREH. c.d.s., registration cachet and arrival c.d.s. (14.6)
alongside; envelope a little truncated and with 1a. faulty at foot, nevertheless an attractive
three-colour franking. Photo
HK$1,800-2,400
BASRAH/DT.
2429
2430
TURKISH ARABIA
Boxed Handstamp
1880 (7 Feb.) envelope (a few faults, mainly on reverse) to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. with a
fine strike (applied inverted) and with BUSREH. and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Very rare
with this handstamp recorded on this and the following day only. Five covers are
recorded. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
1880 (7 Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1 2 a. with a generally fine strike,
light despatch c.d.s. over-cancelled by arrival c.d.s. (21.2) alongside. Photo
HK$3,000-3,500
B in Circle Duplex, and Datestamps, C12

2431
2432
Undated envelopes to Bombay (3), two bearing 1 2 a. and one registered at 6a., and an
undated envelope to Linga bearing 1 2 a. pair, all with superb strikes with one of the first
and the one to Linga showing year dates, all adhesives on reverse
HK$1,800-2,200
1883 (c.) envelope (part flap missing) to Hyderabad showing, on reverse, BUSRAH.
c.d.s., boxed TOO LATE, POSTAGE DUE/ONE ANNA altered to 2 in manuscript and
arrival c.d.s., and 1894 (19 May) On Postal Service East India Post Card Surplus Bag
Advice to Karachi cancelled by c.d.s. incorporating date with another strike on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
Squared-Circle Datestamps, C32, C14

2433
2434
1885-92 envelopes to Bombay (3, one registered), Linga and Muscat franked at 1 2 a., (2),
1a. (2) or 3a., all with small C32 datestamp, two envelopes large with the registered item
to Bombay showing framed BUSRAH handstamp, generally fine strikes; also 1897 1a. on
11 2 a. card from Basra to Norwich and redirected to London, posted on board a ship and
cancelled by LONDON/MB c.d.s. (27.9) with Norwich duplex alongside
HK$1,200-1,400
1896-1914 collection of envelopes/cards (23), being a study of the large C14 datestamp,
destinations include England (4, one with framed TOO LATE. and deleted T
handstamp), Germany, Greece, India (13) and Iran, variously franked and generally fine
strikes and an attractive group. Also 1905-12 envelope and cards (2) with BombayKarachi Sea Post Office and one other
HK$2,500-3,000
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2427
2430
2429
2435
2436
2454
2445
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Attempted Suppression of the Indian Post Office
2435
1899 (6 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) registered to Constantinople bearing, on reverse,

India 1 2 a. (3), 1a. and 21 2 a. cancelled by small BUSRAH/REG c.d.s. and 1892 Turkish
20pa. black (8) Postage Due stamps cancelled by blue crayon crosses, also showing Sea
Post Office (21.1) and arrival British Post Office (6.11) c.d.s., registration cachet and
oval-framed T handstamp on face. Rare. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Note: Early in 1881 the Turkish authorities began to harass the Indian postal arrangements.
They announced that any mail between cities in the Ottoman Empire not bearing their own
adhesives would be treated as unpaid and that postage due would be levied
2436
1899 (27 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) to Constantinople bearing 21 2 a. with large

squared-circle datestamp and showing small circular-framed T in blue in upper corner,
the reverse with two different Turkish c.d.s. and 1892 20pa. black Postage Due cancelled
by blue crayon cross, Sea Post Office (11.11) and arrival British Post Office (28.11) c.d.s.
Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Registered Datestamps
2437
2438
2439
1900 2a. F size registered envelope, uprated with 1 2 a. and 1r., from the British Consulate
General in Baghdad to London and showing circular-framed AR handstamp, 1900
envelope registered to London bearing 21 2 a. (3) and 1901 envelope registered to Bombay
bearing 1a. (3), all cancelled by 20mm. C16 BUSRAH/REG c.d.s. A scarce trio
HK$1,200-1,400
1904 (12 Aug.) envelope registered from a surgeon on board the Austrian Steamer India
to Austria, bearing 2a. and 21 2 a. cancelled by 26mm. C16 BASRAH/REG c.d.s. and
showing a legible strike of the LLOYD AUSTRIACO/PIROSCAFI/INDIA oval-framed cachet
in blue-green, and 1911 envelope registered to England bearing 3p. (2), 1 2 a., 1a. and
21 2 a. cancelled with similar c.d.s. and with handstamped registration label alongside.
A most unusual pair
HK$1,200-1,400
1916-20 selection of registered covers (8), four bearing Indian values with one to
England also bearing adhesives of Egypt, G.B. and Malta, three bearing British
Occupation values, and one from the Dead Letter Office and unfranked, six censored with
various cachets and tape
HK$1,200-1,400
Squared-Circle Datestamps, C32, C14

2440
1915 (Feb.) envelope to Bombay bearing 1 2 a. and 1915 (Apr.) envelope from the Belgian
Consulate to London bearing 1a., both cancelled with large C14 datestamp and showing
circular-framed PASSED/D/CENSOR handstamp. A scarce pair of usages of this datestamp
after its re-appearance
HK$1,200-1,400
Other Datestamps
2441
1915-16 covers (5) and G.B. Field Service 1d. card to England (2), India (3) or Muscat
with various single or double-ring datestamps, and 1918 OHMS envelope from Poona to
Advanced Supply Depot, Mesopotamia and redirected by the civil P.O. in Basra; also two
picture postcards

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1918-19 First England-India Flight
2442
A
1919 (10 Jan.) O.A.S. envelope to Bombay and showing, on reverse, a fine strike of the
very rare POSTAL SERVICE M.E.F./AERIAL POST BASRAH-DELHI/PER/HANDLEY-PAGE
AEROPLANE cachet with Base Post Office datestamp applied at left, two further part
datestamp at upper right corner where a small part of the reverse is missing. Photo
HK$30,000-35,000
Basra City
2443
2444
1915 (Apr.) envelope to London, bearing 1 2 a. pair with two fine strikes of the scarce
EXPERIMENTAL P.O./B.503 single-ring datestamp, part Busra c.d.s. (22.4) on reverse
HK$1,200-1,400
1915 (Sept.)-17 envelopes (5, two registered) to Egypt, England (2) or India (3),
variously franked and cancelled by C33 (4) or C34 (2) datestamps, all censored; fair to
fine strikes
HK$1,400-1,800
Ezras Tomb
2445
1917 (10 May) envelope to Calcutta, bearing 1a. pair, 2a., 3a. and 12a. cancelled by
superb strikes of the EZRAS TOMB/I/E/T/D/TELS c.d.s.; envelope with a couple of
creases though remaining attractive and the sole example recorded of this telegraphic
datestamp. Also two different picture postcards of the tomb. Photo
HK$2,500-3,000
Fao
2446
2447
1907 (Nov.) 2a.6p. orange stationery envelope to Baghdad, marked on the reverse as
from T.T. Office Fao and with the stamp impression cancelled by Busrah squared-circle
datestamp, Busrah (15.11) and Baghdad (21.11) c.d.s. on reverse; an unusual and early
item of mail from this office which, prior to an Indian Postal Agency being opened, was
sent to Basra for despatch
HK$1,200-1,400
1915 (15 Sept.) envelope to Karachi bearing 1 2 a. with C34 bridge type c.d.s. and 1915
(Oct.) unstamped envelope to Bombay with despatch c.d.s. on reverse, both with arrival
c.d.s. and censored on arrival; a couple of faults though a scarce pair
HK$1,200-1,400

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2448
2449
2450
1918-22 envelopes (5, two registered) and a picture postcard bearing various British
Occupation values, one cancelled by F.P.O. 107 c.d.s., and further covers, similarly
franked, from Kerbala, Kirkuk and Najaf (2); generally fine
HK$2,500-3,000
1919 On Field Service envelopes to Ireland (3) showing, on reverse, use of the late
Ottoman MOUSSEL c.d.s. large 35mm. double-ring datestamp and 32mm. double-ring
datestamp, 1925 envelope from England to Mosul, marked Overland Haifa Baghdad,
one of the very few known covers travelling east by overland route, and 1930 cover to
England by airmail franked at 6a.
HK$1,200-1,400
1919-20 envelopes (4) with Mosul values, comprising one to Constantinople bearing
21 2 a. with bridge type c.d.s., one to Mosul with 1a. tied by late Ottoman MOUSELL
c.d.s., one registered to Bombay at 31 2 a. and 1920 registered to Switzerland at 41 2 a. both
with MOSUL/REG double-ring datestamps. A scarce and attractive group
HK$2,500-3,000
Naseriyeh
2451
1915 envelope to England, marked on reverse as from the Postmaster and with
EXPERIMENTAL P.O./B.508 c.d.s. alongside, 1917-18 O.A.S. envelopes (3) each with
double-ring datestamp on reverse, and 1918 envelopes (2, both registered) and both
franked at 21 2 a. cancelled by bridge type c.d.s., a few faults though an unusual group
from this office; also two picture postcards
HK$1,400-1,800
Qalat Saleh
2452
1917 stampless soldiers envelope to India showing, on reverse, legible QALAT SALEH
bridge type c.d.s. and arrival c.d.s., and 1919 Registered Packet Post envelope
addressed locally and franked with three British Occupation values at 18a. cancelled by
C33 double-ring datestamps. Also unaddressed 1918 patriotic postcard bearing five
British Occupation values cancelled by Ramadi c.d.s.
HK$1,200-1,400
Suk Esh Sheyukh

2453
1916 (9 Sept.) I.E.F. 4a. olive-green block of four sharing a superb C34 SUK-ESHSHEYUKH bridge type c.d.s.; believed to be the sole recorded example
HK$1,200-1,400
Zubair
2454
1917 (2 July) O.A.S. envelope (222x102mm.) to the Chief Political Officer at Basra
showing, on reverse, a good strike of the C33 ZUBAIR double-ring datestamp and Base
Office arrival c.d.s. (2.7); fold clear of the despatch c.d.s. Scarce, being the sole date
recorded by the owner. Photo
HK$1,200-1,400
Military Mail
2455
2456
1914-21 collection of World War I covers/cards (44, a few registered), including I.E.F.
(12) and British Occupation (3) items, and a range of unfranked with a variety of
markings including various F.P.O. Nos. 26, 32, 36, 44, 56, 92 (manuscript registration
label), 107, 172, 308, 309, 310, 316, 317, 319, 353 and 361, Base Office c.d.s.,
Crown/L of C/I.E.F. (Lines of Communication) intaglio seal cachet in violet (2),
INLAND WATER TRANSPORT/ROYAL ENGINEERS intaglio seal handstamp in violet,
Dunsterforce (2) and Norperforce items, etc.; also five picture postcards of Basra. A
fascinating collection with viewing highly recommended
HK$3,000-3,500
1941-45 selection of World War II covers (16) including items from Baghdad, Basra (3
with 1941 Bahrain registered envelope used from Base C at Basra and two others, one to
Ireland censored on arrival), Tabriz with adhesives cancelled on arrival in London, three
with Indian F.P.O.s and a large envelope intended to be sent by post but with the address
deleted and replaced with Safe Hands; also a couple of C Base check slips and two
airgraphs. An interesting group
HK$2,500-3,000
END OF THE SALE

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4/F and 5/F, Hua Fu Commercial

Building
111 Queens Road West
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3952 3000
Fax: +852 3952 3038
NAME ______________________________________________________

WRITTEN BIDS FORM
This form should be sent or faxed to the

Spink auction office in advance of the sale.
References for new clients should be
supplied in good time to be taken up
before the sale. Bids received later than
____________________________________________________________
one hour before the start of the sale may
not be processed.
ADDRESS ____________________________________________________
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YOU CAN ALSO BID IN REAL TIME ON SPINK LIVE.
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JUST VISIT WWW.SPINK.COM, REGISTER AND
HONG KONG
SIGN UP FOR THE SALE.
SALE TITLE
DATE
CODE NAME
SALE NO.
Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf Area

The Alan Parsons Collection
Friday 10 October 2014

at 7.00 p.m.
GULF
14037
I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.
I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price will be the sum of the final bid and Buyers premium as a percentage of the final bid. The Rate of Premium is
20% of the final hammer price of each lot. I understand Spink will pursue me for payment for any successful bid. In addition, I understand and consent that Spink may
share my personal details relating to the default with other auction houses and live bidding platforms to protect themselves from such defaults.
All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions for Buyers printed in the catalogue. I also understand that Spink provides the service of executing
bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for
the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. I
understand Spink will pursue me for payment for any successful bid.
BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE OUR EXTENSION CLAUSES IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN HONG KONG DOLLARS
Lot Number
(in numerical order)
Price Bid HK$

(excluding Buyers Premium)
Lot Number
Price Bid HK$

Lot Number
Price Bid HK$

TEL. HOME
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Please charge all purchases to my card

Do not charge my card. I will arrange to send payment. (Spink will only charge your card should you default on the payment terms agreed)
Please hold my purchased lots for collection
Continued ...
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DATE
SALE NO.
Friday 10 October 2014

at 7.00 p.m.
14037
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN HONG KONG DOLLARS
Lot Number
Price Bid HK$

Lot Number
Price Bid HK$

Lot Number
Price Bid HK$

BIDDING INCREMENTS
Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding
increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are:
HK$100 to HK$2,000
HK$2,000 to HK$3,000
HK$3,000 to HK$5,000
HK$5,000 to HK$10,000
HK$10,000 to HK$20,000
HK$20,000 to HK$30,000
by
by
by
by
by
by
HK$100
HK$200
HK$200 or HK$300
HK$500
HK$1,000
HK$2,000
HK$30,000 to HK$50,000
HK$50,000 to HK$100,000
HK$100,000 to HK$ 200,000
HK$200,000 to HK$300,000
HK$300,000 to HK$500,000
HK$500,000 and up
by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000
by HK$5,000
by HK$10,000
by HK$20,000
by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000
at Auctioneers discretion
REFERENCES REQUIRED FOR CLIENTS NOT YET KNOWN TO SPINK
TRADE REFERENCES
BANK REFERENCES
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS

These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink China Limited of 4&5/F., Hua Fu Commercial Building, 111 Queens Road West) contract with you
(Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.
1
DEFINITIONS
Buyers Premium
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity
means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;
Expert Committee
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to
authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the
description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had
been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of
any damage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);
Hammer Price
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in
any catalogue;
Reserve
the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;
Seller
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group
Spink China Limited, Spink and Son Ltd, and our associated companies.
SPINK CHINAS ROLE AS AGENT

2.1
2.2
All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken

either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal
if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting
as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have
a financial interest in the Lot.
The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
3.3
Your Responsibility
You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the
goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.
3.4
Extensions Stamps only

3.4.1
If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed lot or lot
containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing
not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the
commencement of the first session of the auction. If accepted
by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an
intention to question the genuineness or description of the
Lot for the purposes of clause 5.8 of these Terms and
Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.8 shall apply
accordingly.
3.4.2
Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is
required and specify the identity of your proposed expert
which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the
right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert
opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without
limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
3.4.3
If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert
Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of
time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will
vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is
beyond our control.
3.4.4
We will not accept a request for an extension on account of

condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults
or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or
Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not
included in the catalogue description, other than in the case
of a Forgery.
3.4.5
Should Spink China Limited accept a request for an extension

under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may
be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale
of the Lot.
3.4.6
It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a

Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that
Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description
or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension
will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a
stamp will not be accepted.
3.4.7
If you receive any correspondence from the Expert

Committee in relation to the Lot, including but not limited
to a Certificate of Authenticity, you must provide us with
copies of such correspondence no later than 7 days after you
receive such correspondence..
BEFORE THE SALE

3.1
Examination of goods
You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which
you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports
are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other
than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms
and Conditions.
3.2
Catalogue descriptions
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or

made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship,
origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness,
provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot
are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on
as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue and web
illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied
on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to
reveal imperfections. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds
of inaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue
and online shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation,
centring, margins, perforation or other characteristics
apparent from the illustration. Estimates of the selling price
should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either
the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other
purpose.
Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their
being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the
catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference
to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information
for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does
not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor
does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any
others.
Other than as set out in clause 5.8, and in the absence of
fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or
agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as
to the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness
or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of
description or for any faults or defects in any Lot. Every
person interested should exercise and rely on his own
judgment as to such matters.
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Refusal of admission
Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over
which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable
at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or
attendance at an auction.
Registration before bidding
You must complete and sign a registration form and provide
identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we
usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. If you have not bid
successfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us for
the first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% of
the amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted from
your invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful at
auction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paid
to Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as
Premium lots, which means a deposit may be required before
placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our
website in such an event.
4.6
Telephone Bids
If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the
sale, we shall use reasonable endeavors to contact you to enable you
to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we
be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
4.7
Currency Converter
At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the
one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Bank of China
or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date
of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us,
which is usually Hong Kong dollars for auctions held in Hong Kong.
The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur
beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed
on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of Hong Kong
dollar bids. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result
of you following the currency converter.
4.9
Bidding Increments
Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the
following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding
increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding
increments are:
by HK$100
by HK$200
by HK$200 or HK$300
by HK$500
by HK$1,000
by HK$2,000
by HK$2,000 or HK$3,000
by HK$5,000
by HK$10,000
by HK$20,000
by HK$20,000 or HK$30,000
at Auctioneers discretion
4.10 Bidding by the Spink Group

4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Sellers behalf up
to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be
above the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.
4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase
Lots as principal.
Commission Bids
If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form
provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable
endeavors to do so, provided these instructions are received not later
than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a
particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the
highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was
received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other
commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction
may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is
undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,
we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You
should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of
bidding. All commission bids should be sent to 4&5/F, Hua Fu
Commercial Building, 111 Queens Road West, Hong Kong up till 24
hours prior to the sale.
On-line Bidding
We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not
be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the
internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i)
a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a
breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)
a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or
system. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com and
Spink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments
at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to
execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection
with this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com will
have a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for using
this facility.
Video images
At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in
its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the
correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of
the image as a reproduction of the original.
HK$100 to HK$2,000
HK$2,000 to HK$3,000
HK$3,000 to HK$5,000
HK$5,000 to HK$10,000
HK$10,000 to HK$20,000
HK$20,000 to HK$30,000
HK$30,000 to HK$50,000
HK$50,000 to HK$100,000
HK$100,000 to HK$ 200,000
HK$200,000 to HK$300,000
HK$300,000 to HK$500,000
HK$500,000 and up
Bidding as Principal
When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way
of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email
bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be
accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the
time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third
party buyer acceptable to us.
4.5
4.8
4.11 The Auctioneers Discretion

The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid
to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdraw
or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case
of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.
4.12 Successful Bid
Subject to the auctioneers discretion, the striking of his hammer
marks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid
is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of a
contract for sale between you and the Seller.
4.13 After Sale Arrangements
If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the
Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the
Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyers Premium
in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller a
commission in accordance with the terms of the sellers agreement.
4.14 Return of Lot
4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable
to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and
Conditions. If there are any problems with a Lot then you
must notify us within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying
the nature of the problem. We may then request that the Lot
is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out in clause 5.8,
the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund of the
corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion.
We will not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not
received by us in the same condition that it was in at the
auction date.
4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if the
condition was stated by a third party grading company
(including, but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG,
PMG, WBG).
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AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyers Premium
In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyers
Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a fee
of 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a
surcharge for paying by credit card.
5.2 Payment
5.2.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent
address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which
any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full
amount due on your invoice within seven days after the date
of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export the Lot and
an export license is (or may be) required.
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5.2.2
You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to
us have been paid in full. This includes instances where special
arrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full
settlement.
5.2.3
Payment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by one of

the following methods:
(i)
Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are

set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by
you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on
the transfer.
(ii)
By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink China

Limited. Please note that the processing charges for
payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a
non-Hong Kong bank shall be met by you. Please
ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of
the invoice is enclosed with your payment.
5.4.7
5.5
(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 3% will be applied.

We are not responsible for any foreign exchange losses
or charges that you may incur in connection with such
card payments.
5.2.4
5.3
Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not by

third parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of
registration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third
party.
Notification
We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While
Invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept
responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are
requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible
after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid
incurring charges for late payment.
5.4
Collection, Packing and Handling of Purchases

5.4.1
Unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots

purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group,
have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their
lots when they wish to take possession of the same, which
must be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless prior
arrangements have been made with Spink. Without prior
agreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds are
received with regard to payments made by cheque.
5.4.2
Lots may be collected from 4&5/F, Hua Fu Commercial

Building, 111 Queens Road West, Hong Kong. In the event
where a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink China Limited
has been presented to us, unless we specifically agree to the
contrary, no Lots shall be released before the cheque or bank
draft has cleared where such funds have been credited into
our bank account.
5.4.3
A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from the

time of collection or the expiry of seven days from the date of
sale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink China Limited
nor its employees nor agents shall thereafter be liable for any
loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or
otherwise, while any Lot is in or under their respective
custody or control.
5.6
5.4.4
If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as

your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically
requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our
general experience of such parties in the past and we are not
responsible to any person to whom we have made a
recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties
concerned.
5.7
5.4.5
We shall use all reasonable endeavors to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that
after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is
sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk.
5.4.6
It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import

Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final
destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in
order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to
be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the
importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept
return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not
accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by
Customs.
5.8
If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other

than the invoice address this will be carried out at the
discretion of Spink.
Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases
5.5.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your
stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be
entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or
remedies:
5.5.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month
compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from
the date the full amount is due;
5.5.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink
Group may owe you in any other transaction the
outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;
5.5.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or
other property in the possession of the Spink Group
until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the
Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not
relate to those Lots or other property. Following
fourteen days notice to you of the amount
outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group
shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots
or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in
discharge of the amount outstanding to us, and pay
any balance to you;
5.5.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink
Group in respect of different transactions, to apply
any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in
respect of any particular transaction, whether or not
you so direct;
5.5.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you
or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you
before accepting any bids.
5.5.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall in
addition be entitled:
5.5.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to
you at the same or any other auction;
5.5.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately,
and, if this results in a lower price being obtained,
claim the balance from you together with all
reasonable costs including a 20% sellers commission,
expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and
premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales
or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure
to make payment; or
5.5.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in our
catalogue stating that you successfully purchased the
Lot at auction but have subsequently failed to pay
the Hammer Price of the Lot; or
5.5.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.
Failure to collect
Where purchases are not collected within fourteen days after the sale,
whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a
storage charge of HKD 30 per item per day plus any additional
handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the
Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all
other amounts due to us.
Use of Default Information
If you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms
and Conditions
5.7.1 we reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for
any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaults
have been settled; and
5.7.2 you consent to us disclosing details of such default to other
auctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include
your name, address, nature of the default and the date of the
default.
Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the default
may rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into a
transaction with you in the future.
Export License
5.8.1 You should always check whether an export licence is
required before exporting.
5.8.2 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you
wish to apply for an export license does not affect your
obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right
to charge interest on late payment.
5.8.3
5.9
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We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any

interest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is
made by you despite the fact that an export license is
required.
A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you
if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the
catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall
not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a)
the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction
date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of
scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there
was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that
the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific
process not generally accepted for use until after publication
of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction
was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have
caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note
that this refund can be obtained only if the following
conditions are met:
5.9.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of
the auction date, that in your view the Lot concerned
is a forgery;
5.9.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen
days, in the same condition as at the auction date;
and
5.9.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you
must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot
is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good
title to us, free from any third party claims.
5.9.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you
that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you
receive such evidence.
5.8.2
In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more

than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you
shall have no claim for interest.
5.9.2
The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being

transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to
whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of
the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the
owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any
third party.
5.9.3
We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process

to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such
process was used or in use at the date of the auction.
LIABILITY
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:
6.1
death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or
6.2
any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.
USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

7.1
COPYRIGHT
8.1
We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph,

video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an
image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in
whatever way we see fit.
8.2
The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating

to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have
the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow
anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material
without our prior written consent.
Refund in the case of Forgery

5.9.1
We will use the personal information you provide to us to:

7.1.1
process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful or

otherwise) and other auction related services we provide;
7.1.2
process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a

Lot;
7.1.3
arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will

include passing your details to shipping providers and, on
overseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiries
regarding the Lot;
7.1.4
inform you about similar products or services that we provide,

but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.
7.2
In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass your
information to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a
record of any search that they do.
7.3
In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default on
making payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms and
conditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers
and live bidding platforms.
7.4
We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example,
other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receive
information about you from them.
9 NOTICES
All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served
personally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender
by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been
received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is
overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or
served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day
following dispatch.
10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.1 Limitation of Liability
Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including
for negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract,
misrepresentation or otherwise for any:
10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or
similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of
contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information;
or
10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,
costs, damages, charges or expenses.
10.2 Severability
If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the
rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
10.3 Force majeure
We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed
in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or
from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents
beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,
lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our
workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility
service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion,
malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order,
rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or
machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.
10.4 Waiver
10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is
only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the
circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a
party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and
Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any
other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further
exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy
shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any
other) right or remedy.
10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under
these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not
exclude rights provided by law.
10.5 Law and Jurisdiction
10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising
out of or in connection with them or their subject matter,
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with Hong
Kong laws.
10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Hong Kong
shall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or
claim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms and
Conditions or their subject matter.
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker
YOUR SPECIALISTS
STAMPS
UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martnez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger
Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)
USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney
EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martnez
CHINA - Anna Lee Tommy Chau
COINS
UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte Dix
Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett
USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole
CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung
BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES
UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber
USA - Stephen Goldsmith
EUROPE - Peter Christen
CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung
ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA
SALE CALENDAR 2014

STAMPS
20 September
20 September
25 September
10 October
11 October
16 October
6/7 November
26/27 November
11 December
Sale of Stamps of Singapore Philatelic Museum Handling Collection

Stamps and Covers of South East Asia including the Peter Cockburn Award Winning
Collection of Straits Settlements and Malayan States Revenue Stamps
Great Britain from the Vestey Collection
Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf Area, The Alan Parsons Collection
The Philatelic Collectors Series Sale
Australian Commonwealth from the Vestey Collection
The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection
Singapore
14034
Singapore
London
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
London
New York
London
London
14026
14031
14037
CSS10
14032
150
14025
14033
Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

The Numismatic Collectors Series Sale
Important Collection of Islamic and Indian Coins
London
New York
Hong Kong
London
London
14006
321
CSS13
14038
14007
World Banknotes
World Banknotes
World Banknotes
London
London
New York
Hong Kong
London
14013
14013
321
CSS13
14039
Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
14003

Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
New York
Hong Kong
London
321
CSS13
14017
New York
Wines and Spirits

Wines and Spirits
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
COINS
22/23 September
15/16 October
21 November
2 December
3/4 December
UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward

BOOKS
UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland
AUTOGRAPHS
WINES
CHINA - Vincent Cleme Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia
BANKNOTES
30 September
1/2 October
15/16 October
21 November
9/10 December
YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairmans Office
Charles Blane
Directors
Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink
Auction & Client Management Team
Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti
John Winchcombe Mara Martnez Maurizio Schenini
Finance
Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Hemel Thakore
IT & Administration
Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer
Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi
YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)
MEDALS
20 November
BONDS AND SHARES

15/16 October
21 November
28 November
AUTOGRAPHS
15/16 October
321
Auction Administration and Marketing & Design

Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang
Finance & Administration
Aleena Nieves
Auctioneer
Stephen Goldsmith
WINES
19 September
20 November
YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice Chairman
Anna Lee
Administration
Angie Ihlofung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Howard Tong Arthur Chan Gary Tan
The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:
VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS
SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS
SFW10
SFW11
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10 OCTOBER 2014
HONG KONG
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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker
YOUR SPECIALISTS
STAMPS
UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton Fernando Martnez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger
Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)
USA - George Eveleth Richard Debney
EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martnez
CHINA - Anna Lee Tommy Chau
COINS
UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte Dix
Tim Robson Edouard Wyngaard Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett
USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole
CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung
BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES
UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber
EUROPE - Peter Christen
CHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung
ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA
SALE CALENDAR 2014

STAMPS
20 September
20 September
25 September
10 October
11 October
16 October
6/7 November
26/27 November
11 December
Sale of Stamps of Singapore Philatelic Museum Handling Collection

Stamps and Covers of South East Asia including the Peter Cockburn Award Winning
Collection of Straits Settlements and Malayan States Revenue Stamps
Great Britain from the Vestey Collection
Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf Area, The Alan Parsons Collection
Australian Commonwealth from the Vestey Collection
The Leeward Islands, Bahamas and Turks Islands from the Vestey Collection
Singapore
14034
Singapore
London
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
London
New York
London
London
14026
14031
14037
CSS10
14032
150
14025
14033

Important Collection of Islamic and Indian Coins
London
New York
Hong Kong
London
London
14006
321
CSS13
14038
14007
World Banknotes
World Banknotes
World Banknotes
London
London
New York
Hong Kong
London
14013
14013
321
CSS13
14039
Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria
London
14003

Bonds and Share Certificates of the World
New York
Hong Kong
London
321
CSS13
14017
New York
Wines and Spirits

Wines and Spirits
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
COINS
22/23 September
15/16 October
21 November
2 December
3/4 December
UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John Hayward

BOOKS
UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer Mulholland
AUTOGRAPHS
WINES
CHINA - Vincent Cleme Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia
BANKNOTES
30 September
1/2 October
15/16 October
21 November
9/10 December
YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairmans Office
Charles Blane
Directors
Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink
Auction & Client Management Team
Miroslava Adusei-Poku Edward Rivers Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti
John Winchcombe Mara Martnez Maurizio Schenini
Finance
Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Billy Tumelty Hemel Thakore
IT & Administration
Berdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer
Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi
YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)
MEDALS
20 November
BONDS AND SHARES

15/16 October
21 November
28 November
AUTOGRAPHS
15/16 October
321
Auction Administration and Marketing & Design

Sonia Alves Luke Mitchell Madison Lang
Finance & Administration
Aleena Nieves
Auctioneer
Stephen Goldsmith
WINES
19 September
20 November
YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice Chairman
Anna Lee
Administration
Angie Ihlofung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Howard Tong Arthur Chan Gary Tan
The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:
VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS
SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS
SFW10
SFW11

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INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES

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VIEW THIS SALE AT

INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AREA

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE

SPINK HONG KONG

FOR YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SALE LOTS

Friday 10 October 2014 at 7.00 p.m.

The Spink Environment Commitment:

Front Cover Illustration: Lot 2390

Back Cover Illustrations: Lots 2257, 2325

AUCTION TEAM FOR YOUR BIDS, SALE RESULTS

FOR YOUR INTERNET BIDDING

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Notes Concerning Descriptions

Symbols and Abbreviations

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October 10, 2014 - HONG KONG

EXTENSIONS (STAMPS ONLY):

REGISTRATION FOR BIDDING:

Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for

We encourage new clients to register for bidding at least 48 hours

Prior to the auction, some lots may be designated as Premium Lots,

Payment may be made by one of the following methods:

Spink China Limited

Credit card (VISA , Mastercard and CUP): A 3% surcharge will be

Submitting bids via our website

Hong Kong cheque drawn on HK branch of bank: Cheques

Bidding live on Spink Live

Bankers draft/cashiers cheque: If you provide suitable proof of

COLLECTION OF LOTS AND SHIPPING:

Bidding via agent

It is the responsibility of the buyer to be aware of any import duties

Please place your bids following our usual bidding increments

Please note that commission and telephone bids are undertaken

If you require sending your lots to an address different from the

Buy bids and plus one bids will not be accepted.

FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Please make yourself aware of any Saleroom notices published on lots

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THE ALAN PARSONS COLLECTION

Alan Parsons FRPSL, 1926-2013

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October 10, 2014 - HONG KONG

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2014

THE INDIAN POSTAL AGENCIES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AREA

The Desert Post

Photos appear on page 7

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THE ALAN PARSONS COLLECTION

Pre Contract and Consular Mail

The Euphrates Experimental Post Route

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THE ALAN PARSONS COLLECTION

The Second Expedition to Ras Al Khaima

The Dromedary Post

The Ambassadors Mail

The Anglo-Persian Field Force

Photo for lot 2016 appears on page 7

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