161. CORINPHILA AUKTION · 2. – 4.

MÄRZ 2010
161 CORINPHILA AUCTIONS · MARCH 2 – 4, 2010

KATALOG 161 · GROSSBRITANNIEN

CATALOGUE 161 · GREAT BRITAIN

LOT 976 – 1171

Great Britain and British Colonies: Aden – Gibraltar

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Wednesday 3 March 2010, 9.00 h

Great Britain

William Mulready (1786-1863)

Designer of the Mulready envelope

976

1840
 Mulready's Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
976 1840 (May 6) First Day of Issue: Mulready wrapper 1 d. black, stereo A30, used from
Chancery Lane, London to Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, central red Maltese Cross, with
clear "B - MY-6 - 1840" datestamp on reverse. Ms notes on one flap on reverse, nevertheless
one of the finest Mulready First Day usages known. Ex collection Fritz Kirchner. Cert.
Hunziker.
Provenance: H.R. Harmer Auction February 1968 6 2'500 (€ 1'675 )
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 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
977 1840:  1 d. Mulready envelope, stereo A166, fresh and fine mint example also an unused
1 d. Mulready wrapper, stereo A34, with slight creasing, with '"Fire &  Life Insurance"
advertisement inside. Scarce pair (Gi = £ 625). (Photo = 1 165) 6 200 (€ 135 )
978 1840: Mulready's (3), with 1 d. black envelope, stereo A144, used with red Maltese Cross from
Matlock in March 1841, also 2 d. blue unused wrapper, stereo a198 with horizontal crease and
and a slightly aged 2 d. envelope, stereo a 203 unused (Gi = £ 950). (Photo = 1 www) 6 120 (€ 80 )

1840-1929 Stamp Issues

979 1840: 1 d. black, plate 2, lettered HA showing constant variety 'faint H' in lower left corner,
an unused example without gum of fresh appearance, some creasing at upper left. Despite
faults a not unattractive example (Gibbons Spec. Cat. AS15k) Gi = £ 6'500. (Photo = 1 167) 2 (*) 600 (€ 400 )
980 1 d. black, plate 6, lettered AI; used example in a deep shade, with huge margins all round,
lightly cancelled in red. Exceptional and rare so fine. (Photo = 1 167) 2 500 (€ 335 )
981 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered JH, a superb used example with large even margins all round,
cancelled by black Maltese Cross (Gi = £ 275). (Photo = 1 167) 2 150 (€ 100 )
982 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered AK with recut 'A' square, a superb used example with large margins
(especially so at top), neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross (Gi = £ 250). (Photo = 1 167) 2 140 (€ 95 )
983 1 d. black, plate 1B, lettered QL, a fine four margined example showing large portion of
adjoining stamp at top, neatly cancelled by red Maltese Cross (Gi = £ 250). (Photo = 1 167) 2 120 (€ 80 )
984 1 d. black, plate 2, lettered DL, a four margined used example cancelled in red. Certificate
Matl (Gi = £ 275). (Photo = 1 167) 2 100 (€ 65 )

The Rock of Gibraltar

985
985 1840 (Dec 3): 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered MB, a four margined example, close but clear at
left, applied on consignee's letter written from Gibraltar to Brighton, tied by red Maltese
Cross with London (Dec 15) and Brighton datestamps on reverse. Interesting contents to the
letter describe a missive being sent to the addressee from Malta: "I received one (a letter) last
week from Malta which doubtless would have been hugely interesting had it only reached me
earlier ... it declares itself inside to be going some short cut in a Man of War it has I daresay
gone by way of China ... the poor dear letter is so cut about and vinegared it is more like a
red cabbage ... ". A most extraordinary usage and most probably the earliest known letter
from Gibraltar bearing an adhesive stamp. Signed Ferchenbauer. 2 6 2'500 (€ 1'675 )
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974

975

ex 977
987

986

1007

1002 996
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 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
986 1840 (Aug 16): Cover, side flaps removed, used to Chester with 1840 1 d. black, plate 2,
lettered IL with four large margins all round, tied by both red Maltese Cross and by straight
line "Kenyon" handstamp in red. Reverse with Liverpool despatch cds in red (Gi = £ 550).
(Photo = 1 165) 2 6 250 (€ 170 )
987 1840 (June 11): Cover to Falkingham franked by fine 1840 1 d. black, pl. 1a, lettered IG, four
large margins, tied by neat red Maltese Cross with Boston despatch cds alongside in black.
A fine cover. Signed Bühler. (Photo = 1 165) 2 6 200 (€ 135 )
988 2 d. blue, plate 1, lettered MJ, a fine used example with four even margins, neatly cancelled
by red Maltese Cross. Certificate Matl (Gi = £ 675). (Photo = 1 167) 5 280 (€ 190 )
989 2 d. blue, plate 2, lettered QG, a fine used example cancelled by black Maltese Cross.
Certificate Raybaudi (Gi = £ 650). (Photo = 1 167) 5 260 (€ 175 )
990 1841: 1 d. red-brown on lightly blued paper, fresh un-plated mint example, lettered TF, with
fine colour and large part original gum (Gi = £ 300). (Photo = 1 167) 8 * 120 (€ 80 )
991 Large piece addressed to Golspie franked by 1841 imperf 1 d. red brown in an irregular
block of ten lettered HB-HH  / IB-IC-IH, with generous margins all round, just touched one
HB and with minor scissor cuts in margin, all tied by Scottish '175' obliterators. A scarce and
attractive piece. Certificate Vaccari. (Photo = 1 169) 8 5 450 (€ 300 )
992 1854 (Feb 21): Small envelope to Edinburgh franked by 1841 1 d. red, lettered HC, two
margins only but tied by good strike of rare yellow "97" Scottish obliterator, reverse with
matching "Cockburnspath" framed datestamp in same yellow ink and Edinburgh arrival
in red of the same day. The yellow obliteration is of great scarcity Goldsmith &  Danzig
(pages 119, 162) state that this distinct coloured cancellation was only used in four towns in
Scotland. A scarce cover that would open well for Exhibit display. (Photo = 1 www) 8 6 120 (€ 80 )
993 2 d. blue, pl. 4, a used pair lettered AJ-AK, marginal from top of sheet with traces of imprint,
very fine used with large margins all round (Gi = £ 150). (Photo = 1 167) 14 60 (€ 40 )
994 1854 (Jan 16): Cover to London sent registered, franked by late usage of the Alphabet I 1841
1 d. red, two margins and fine margined horizontal strip of three 1841 2 d. blue pl. 4, lettered
SG-SI (Gi = £ 225+) all tied by neat strikes of '84' Canterbury obliterator. (Photo = 1 www) 8+14 6 100 (€ 65 )
995 1852 (July 10): Entire letter from London to Basel/Switzerland franked by cut round
Embossed 1847 1 sh. green tied by London numeral obliterator; mis-read by Postal Employee
and sent to Battle/Sussex and struck with superb "MISSENT TO BATTLE" in black. Basel
arrival on reverse (July 15). An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 169) 55 6 120 (€ 80 )
996 1859 (March 5): Cover from London to Constantinople endorsed "p. Ostende and Trieste"
franked by pair of 1858 4 d. carmine rose, with two line "Insufficiently/Stamped" in red,
black "Affrancatura/Insufficiente" alongside and superb strike of rare "Franco Preuss: /
resp Vereinsl: Ausg: Gr" in red (Van Der Linden fig. 1505) applied in Aachen. Reverse with Aachen
transit, Triest cds and Austrian P.O. in Constantinople arrival (17/3). A delightful and scarce
cover. (Photo = 1 165) 66 6 160 (€ 105 )
997 1858 (July 30): Cover from Ireland to Adalia/Turkey franked by Great Britain 1857 4 d.
carmine on white paper (2, one with faulty perfs at top) tied by '25' numeral obliterator
of Bagnalstown in black. Mailed via Dublin, London and Aachen (red "Aus England Per
Aachen" on reverse) and struck with framed "Franco Preuss:/resp Vereinsl: Ausg: Gr." on
front (Van Der Linden fig. 1504) also in red. Austrian P.O. in Smirne datestamp also on
reverse of an unusual cover. (Photo = 1 169) 66 6 150 (€ 100 )
998 1859 (April 28): Entire letter from London to Milan franked by 1858 4 d. rose carmine (2)
tied by London obliterators; struck with two line "Insufficiently-Stamped" in red. Framed
"Franco Preuss:/resp: Vereinsl: Ausg: Gr." (Van Der Linden fig. 1505) applied in red at
Aachen also over adhesives and Milan arrival (2/5) on reverse of a scarce cover.
(Photo = 1 www) 66 6 100 (€ 65 )
999 1862 (Jan 17): Cover from London to Cefalonia, Ionian Islands endorsed "Via Ostend
& Trieste" franked by single 1 d. red star and pair of 1856 6 d. deep lilac tied by London
'456' numeral obliterators, red "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" on front and reverse with
Triest cds, large handstruck "15" in black (kreuzer) and unusual usage of "Corfu" cds struck
in red. Fresh and fine cover. (Photo = 1 169) 40+69 6 160 (€ 105 )
1000 1859 (Aug 17): Cover from London to Lima, Peru franked by two 1856 1sh. green tied by
London duplexes, thence via British P.O. in Panama with double arc cds in black (Sept 12).
Biro price in red ink at lower right otherwise fine. (Photo = 1 www) 72 6 100 (€ 65 )
1001 1860 (Oct 19): Entire letter from London to Corfu franked by creased 1 d. red star and 1856
1 sh. green tied by London '47' numeral obliterator, thence via Aachen with red "Aus England
Per Aachen-Franco" datestamp, large "15" credit mark in black applied in Triest (24/10) on
reverse with faint arrival cds. A scarce usage that displays well. (Photo = 1 www) 40+72 6 120 (€ 80 )

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979 980 981 982 983 984 988

989 990 993 1009 1015 1016

ex 1047 1049 1050 1064 1065

1069 1080 1107

1068
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 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
1002 1858 (May 8): Cover from London to Triest sent registered via Ostende with 1 d. red star,
4 d. carmine and strip of three 1856 1 sh. green carried at quadruple rate, with variety of
markings including Crown/Registered, "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" and framed
"Recomandirt" all in red. Triest registered arrival (May 12) on reverse. Minor imperfections
but a rare cover of great visual appeal.  (Photo = 1 165) 40+66+72 6 220 (€ 145 )
1003 USA - GB - Hong Kong 1860 (Oct 13): Entire letter written from New York with Company
cachet in blue on reverse; mailed as a Consignee's letter via London, '9'd paid in cash plus
GB 1 d. red applied for late fee, tied by London numeral obliterator and by "London-Paid"
cds (Oct 26). Endorsed "Overland Mail via Marseilles" and balance of charge prepaid in cash
with red handstruck "1d" credit mark at lower left. Reverse with Hong Kong arrival cds in
black (Dec 12). An extraordinary entire which displays well. (Photo = 1 169) 6 250 (€ 170 )
1004 1861 (Jan 21): Cover from London to St. Petersburg franked by 1856 1 sh. pale green tied
by London '12' numeral and by red "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" datestamp, "7 1/2d."
credit marking in red alongside and manuscript "f3" at lower left in blue for Prussian credit.
An attractive cover. (Photo = 1 169) 73 6 120 (€ 80 )
1005 1861 (June 3): Entire letter from Nottingham to Constantinople franked by 1 d. red star and
1856 1 sh. pale green, straight edge at left, tied by Nottingham 583 duplexes. Endorsed "Via
Ostende & Austria" at top and with red "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" on front; struck
with large handstamped "20" (kreuzers) in Triest in transit on reverse and Austrian P.O.
Constantinople arrival (13/6). An attractive cover that displays well. (Photo = 1 www) 40+73 6 120 (€ 80 )
1006 1865 (July 4):  Outer letter sheet to Constantinople endorsed "Via Kustendje", franked by
1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1862 9 d. straw tied by Manchester duplexes. Blue "Aus England
Per Aachen-Franco" on front and reverse with Vienna transit (7/7) and Austrian P.O. in
Constantinople arrival cds (11/7). (Photo = 1 169) 45+86 6 150 (€ 100 )
1007 1864 (Aug 19): Printed "Telegram Per Alexandria, Cairo &  Suez Telegraph" envelope
franked by 1862 1 sh. deep green tied by "BO2" obliterator with "Suez" British P.O. cds
below in blue, used to Columbo/Ceylon with backstamps of Calcutta, Jaffna and Colombo
in red on reverse. Envelope with corner missing at upper left but a scarce and fine cover.
(Photo = 1 165) 89 6 220 (€ 145 )
1008 1865 (Oct 31): Cover from Dundee to Palermo, Sicily franked by 1858 1 d. red pl. 81 and
four examples of 1865 3 d. pale rose pl. 4 all tied by "Dundee / 114" duplexes and red oval
'PD'. London, Genova and Palermo (Nov 9) datestamps on reverse. Slight repaired tear in
address panel but an unusual franking. (Photo = 1 www) 43+92 6 80 (€ 55 )
1009 1865/67: 4 d. vermilion, plate 12, a mint horizontal pair of exquisite rich colour, one minor
short perf. on right hand stamp, large part original gum. A delightful multiple (Gi =  £ 950+).
(Photo = 1 167) 94 * 400 (€ 270 )
1010 1866 (Nov 10): Mourning cover to India franked by 1865-67 4 d. vermilion pl. 8 and 6 d.
lilac pl. 5 tied by Hastings duplexes. On arrival in Madras, the cover was forwarded and
franked by India 1865 2 a. orange (Gi. 62) tied by Madras duplex and Arbuthnot Forwarding
Agent's cachet. Some creasing but an attractive usage. (Photo = 1 www) 94+97 6 120 (€ 80 )
1011 1866 (Dec 15): Entire letter from Birmingham to Lima, Peru franked by pair and two single
1865 1 sh. green pl. 4, all tied by "Birmingham / 75" duplexes; thence via British P.O. in
Panama (Jan 9, 1867) with superb single ring datestamp in black. Lima arrival cds (Jan 16)
on reverse of an attractive entire. 101 6 120 (€ 80 )
1012 1859/66: Covers (7), all from London to Trieste, four covers franked by single 1862 or
1865 6 d. lilac-two with handstruck "2" marking in red and the other two with two line
"Insufficiently/Stamped" in black; further cover bearing 1 d. red pl. 94 and 1865 6 d. pl. 5
with handstruck "2" in red, cover with single 1865 1 sh. green with two line "Insufficiently/ 43+72+
Stamped"and cover with pair of 1856 1 sh. green showing large red "1/-" credit mark. 84+97
Generally fresh and fine, a most unusual lot. +101 6 350 (€ 235 )
1013 1875 (May 31): Entire letter from Belfast to Pernau underpaid with single 1867/80 3 d. rose
pl. 10 tied by Belfast duplex. Struck with two line "Insufficiently/Prepaid" in black and
framed "Unzureichend/frankirt" in red (Van Der Linden fig. 2887a) and also struck with
outstanding "5 1/4" (silver groschen) applied on the Ambulant Coeln-Verviers (Van Der
Linden fig. 3076). Reverse with Riga and Pernau datestamps of receipt. A rare and appealing
cover. (Photo = 1 176) 103 6 160 (€ 105 )
1014 1873 (July 9): Cover from London to Palermo, Sicily franked by vertical pair of 1867/73 3 d.
rose pl. 10, tied by London duplexes. Struck in transit with fine italic "coi Postali Francesi"
in red and with Palermo arrival (July 13) on reverse. A fine and attractive cover. Signed
Raybaudi. (Photo = 1 www) 103 6 100 (€ 65 )
1015 6 d. lilac, plate 6, wmk. Spray. Fine mint example with good colour and fresh, large part
original gum. One irregular perf. at bottom, otherwise a scarce stamp so fine (Gi = £ 1'250).
  (Photo = 1 167) 104 * 300 (€ 200 )
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999
995

997

1006

1004

1003

991 1017
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 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
1016 1867/69: 6 d. mauve, plate 8, mint example of excellent fresh colour and superb, large part
original gum. Another choice example (Gi = £ 550).  (Photo = 1 167) 109 * 300 (€ 200 )
1017 1872 (Feb 26): Envelope, some edge wear, mailed from Congleton "via Trieste"  to British
Consul General in Beirut, franked by 1867 6 d. mauve pl. 9, wing margin trimmed at right,
tied by Congleton /216 duplex (with date slug error '27' for '72') in black. Unusually struck
on arrival with "Berutti" Austrian P.O. datestamp of receipt. (Photo = 1 169) 109 6 200 (€ 135 )
1018 1867: 9 d. straw, plate 4, 1868 entire letters (2) from Manchester to Constantinople/Turkey
via Ostend, each with single 9 d. frankings tied by 498 obliterator in black, with blue "Aus
England Per Aachen-Franco" and red crayon "4 1/2" (pence) credit marking for transit
through DOPV. Reverse of covers with Vienna transits and Austrian P.O. in Constantinople
arrivals (Gi = £ 750). (Photo = 1 www) 110 6 150 (€ 100 )
1019 1869 (Jan 29): Entire letter from Liverpool to Patras/Greece endorsed "Via Belgium & Trieste"
franked by single 1867 10 d. red brown tied by Liverpool duplex and by blue Aachen transit
datestamp. Reverse with London, Triest, Kerkyra (Corfu) and Patras datestamps. A scarce
single franking (Gi = £ 450). (Photo = 1 176) 112 6 160 (€ 105 )
1020 1869 (July 7): Cover from London to Vienna and returned as Unknown; franked by 1858
1 d. red pl. 109 (2), 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 1867 1 sh. green pl. 4 all tied by London
duplexes; thence fully paid to Vienna at triple rate and marked "Lista" and returned to
London. Scarce red "6d." handstamp at left and various manuscript notations on reverse of a
most unusual cover. 43+94+117 6 200 (€ 135 )
1021 1874 (Jan 14): Entire letter to Genoa franked by single April 1873 6 d. grey pl. 12 tied by
Exchange Liverpool-466 duplex in black (Gi = £ 240). (Photo = 1 www) 125 6 80 (€ 55 )

Queen Victoria

1022
1022 1867/83: £ 5 orange on blued paper, Plate 1, wmk. Anchors, lettered AA, the extraordinary
mint example of consummate freshness and perfect centering, extremely fine with large
part original gum. A superb and very rare stamp in wonderful condition. Signed Pfenniger.
Certificate BPA. Ex collection Fritz Kirchner (Scott 93b = $ 50'000/Gi = £ 60'000). 133 * 40'000 (€ 26'800 )
1023 1867/83: £ 5 orange on white paper, used example lettered CB with crayon mark removed
leaving rubbing at right, cancelled by "Regent St." datestamp (JY.22.92) in black. A good
spacefiller (Gi = £ 4'500). (Photo = 1 185) 137 200 (€ 135 )
1024 1879 (Jan 14):  2 d. blue postal stationery registered envelope, used to Uruguay and up-
rated with 1876 1 sh. green pl. 13 tied by '466' obliterator of Liverpool in blue, "Registered
/ Liverpool" datestamp alongside, on arrival (Feb 13) in Montevideo taxed with large '80'
handstamp in black. (Photo = 1 www) 150 6 80 (€ 55 )
1025 1878 (June 15): Cover from Liverpool to Lima, Peru franked by horizontal pair of 1876 6 d.
grey pl. 15 and vertical pair of 1 sh. green pl. 13, one stamp with perfs. folded over but intact and
cancelled, all tied by "Exchange Liverpool/466" duplexes. A scarce cover. (Photo = 1 176) 147+150 6 120 (€ 80 )
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1026

 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
1026 1885 (Aug 24): Cover from Oldham to USA franked by 1883 2 1/|2 d. lilac tied by Oldham
duplex, reverse of cover with splendid colour illustration for the "Royal Liver Friendly
Society" showing the Liver Building and Panoramic view of the River Mersey and New
Brighton Shore and Lighthouse. A marvellous and most unusual cover. 190 6 500 (€ 335 )

1027 Waterlow Seahorses, set of four values complete, fresh and very fine colours with good
centering, each overprinted "Specimen" (Type 26) in black. Large part original gum, an
exceptional and rare set (Gi = £ 4'500). 399/404s * 2'000 (€ 1'340 )
1028 1929: PUC  £ 1 black, superb mint example, fresh and fine, full unmounted original gum
(Gi = £ 750). (Photo = 1 185) 438 ** 250 (€ 170 )
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London Parliament

1029

I.R.
 Official Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1029 1902/04: £ 1 dull blue-green, the superb and fresh mint example of exquisite colour, perfect
centering and very fine large part (first hinge) original gum. A wonderful stamp of great
rarity in extraordinary condition. Signed Pfenniger. Certificates RPS, BPA. Ex collection
Fritz Kirchner (Scott O26 = $ 45'000/Gi = £ 55'000).
Provenance: ex Dale-Lichtenstein collection, H.R. Harmer, New York (Feb. 1969), lot 226 O27 * 30'000 (€ 20'100 )
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Various
 Great Britain: Collections and lots - Stamps Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1030 1840/1969: Collection with several hundred stamps used and unused, mainly small values
and the classic period being in mixed condition, also a selection of Ireland, Gibraltar and
Malta, the whole housed in one album. 300 (€ 200 )
1031 1841/1976: Lot with mainly smaller sets and values used/unused, incl. many duplicates, four
stamp booklets, some colonies as well as modern sets of Jersey. 100 (€ 65 )
1032 1840/1980: Collection with 340 stamps used, the classic part incl. one No.1 as well as many
duplicates, in addition 490 cards, covers, picture-postcards and postal stationery-items,
partly in mixed condition and housed in five volumes (owner's cat for the stamp section = € 4'300).
400 (€ 270 )
1033 1840/1990: Collection resp. lot with several hundred stamps mint, unused and used, incl.
some better values up to £ 1.-, souvenir sheets, a specialised section of the Machin-issue etc.,
partly heavy duplication, the classic part in mixed condition otherwise fine, housed in seven
albums and stockbooks, in addition one album with stamps from the Channel Islands with
miniature- and souvenir sheets as well as a few covers. 750 (€ 505 )
1034 1840/1995: Collection several hundred stamps used and unused, incl. better sets and values
as one  2d blue and a strip of three 1 Sh. SG 55, in good condition and housed in one
stockbook. 1'200 (€ 805 )

Various Great Britain: Collections and lots - Covers

1035 1862: Covers to Constantinople (2), both endorsed "Via Ostend & Kustendje", one franked
by 1 d. red star and 1856 1 sh. green, second cover mailed at registered rate and franked by
1856 6 d. lilac and 1 sh. green in combination with 1862-64 4 d. vermilion. Both covers with
Austrian P.O. in Constantinople arrival cds's struck in blue. Small faults but an attractive
pair. 6 150 (€ 100 )
1036 1849/78: Covers (6) all to Italy with 1849 cover with 1841 1 d. red brown, 2 d. blue and
Embossed 1 sh. green, 1857 1 d. red star on Printed Matter cover, pre-UPU 1875 covers, one
franked at 6 d. rate, another at 7 d. and a third at 8 d. rate; and an 1878 cover carried at 3 1/2 d.
rate. Generally fine, an interesting selection. 6 160 (€ 105 )
1037 Mail to Trieste 1866/78: Covers (10) with variety of frankings, carried at rates of 2 d. (on
1867 Prices Current), 1872 cover at 3 d. rate, 1878 cover at 5 d, rate, covers (4) at 6 d. rate
one with "2" credit marking in red and one Insufficiently Prepaid, 1866 and 1874 double rate
covers at 1 sh. rate with different frankings and another Insufficiently Prepaid, 1866 cover
with 2 sh. 6 d. rate via France (signed Ferchenbauer) etc. Generally fine and scarce study. 6 350 (€ 235 )
1038 1855/1903c.: Collection of covers/cards (44), with most being mailed to Austria (some
showing markings and manuscript notations due to under-payment), including 1858 three
colour registered 1 sh. 5 d. franking, other rates shown include 1 d., 1 1/4 d., 2 1/2 d., 3 d.,
3 1/2 d., 5 d., 6 d., 7 d., 7 1/2 d., 8 d., 10 d., 1 sh., 1 sh. 7 d. A fine opportunity for the Surface
Printed specialist and viewing is heartily recommended. 6 500 (€ 335 )
1039 Mail to Austria 1866/1904: Covers (10) with different frankings, including 1867 covers at
6 d. rate one with handstruck "2d." credit marking, 1873 Prices Current bearing 1 d. red tied
by Glasgow cds, 1867 entire at 8 d. rate, 1874 entire with single 3 d., 1878 and 1901 covers
with 2 1/2 d. rates, 1881 and 1904 registered rates with 7 d. and 4 1/2 d. prepaid rates. An
attractive lot. 6 250 (€ 170 )
1040 1834/1940c.: Small box with variety of covers (72) including 1870 GB  covers to France
at 2 1/2 d., 3 d. and 4 d., 5 d. , 10 d. and 1 sh. 2 d. rates, 1864 6 d. rate cover to Geneva,
1834 entire with "Paid At Oxford" in black,  furthermore some Belgium, Malta, Mauritius,
Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Syria covers etc. 6 100 (€ 65 )
1041 1960/80: Large lot in 11 albums with several hundred FDC's, incl. Channel Islands. 6 50 (€ 35 )

Isle of Man
1042 1974: Souvenir sheet 100th birthday of Sir Winston Churchill, lot six duplex panes each with
two blocks in mint condition, showing printer's colour scale or being miscut, originating 48-51/
from Courvoisier printer's waste. Block 1 ** 300 (€ 200 )

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British Colonies
see also lot 4000 - 4206 in our 162 auction catalog
"Togo - Anglo-French Occupation 1914/15"
 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1043 Aden. 1885 (Nov 30): Eastern Telegraph Company Limited envelope, sent registered to
Mauritius franked by India 1882/90 2 a. blue and 3 a. orange tied bz "B" in bars obliterator
and by Aden despatch cds; fine strike of "Registered-Aden" at lower left and Mauritius
arrival (Dec 10) in red. A couple of minor creases but a rare and attractive usage.
(Photo = 1 176) 92+93 6 400 (€ 270 )
1044 Antigua. 1863/1972: Collection in an album with better sets and values used/unused, incl.
1886 1 s. mauve and compl. set of  Barbuda 1922 to 5 s. unused as well as five covers. 250 (€ 170 )
1045 Ascension. 1935:  Silver Jubilee, fresh mint set of four values, all diagonally perforated
"Specimen". Large part original gum, a fine set (Gi = £ 275). 31/34s * 120 (€ 80 )

Australia (New Guinea see lots 1346-1358, Tasmania see lots 1494-1495, Victoria see lots 1511-1517)
1046 New South Wales 1850: Sydney Views, used selection with 1 d. (2) from Plate I and Plate
II and 2 d. (3) all from Plate I, in intermediate and worn states. 500 (€ 335 )
1047 Queensland. 1880: High Values, wmk. Crown and Q, with 2 sh. blue, 2 sh. 6 d. bright scarlet
and 5 sh. yellow ochre unused (usual rough perfs.), rare 10 sh. reddish brown and slightly 119+
thinned 20 sh. rose with large part original gum and handstamped "Specimen" diagonally in 122+124+
black. Scarce and appealing assembly.  (Photo = 1 167) 125s+127 */(*) 500 (€ 335 )
1048 1900/08: Covers (46) franked at 2 d. rate (27 covers), 4 d. rate (5), 5 d. registered rate (4)
or 7 d. registered rate (4) from a variety of different towns, all with spike holes as many are
addressed to Bookmaker's; many covers with advertising on front or back, furthermore three
covers with Australia Postage Dues, two examples showing 4 d. tax and tied at "Thursday
Island". Faults as can be expected but an interesting lot for further study. 6 240 (€ 160 )
1049 South Australia. 1855: 2 d. rose-carmine, wmk star, Perkins Bacon printing, a superb used
horizontal strip of three, large to close margins all round, neatly cancelled in black. Scarce
so fine (Gi = £ 240+). (Photo = 1 167) 2 180 (€ 120 )
1050 1856/58: 6 d. slate blue, wmk star, fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled
by part "Adelaide" cds in black. Signed Brun (Gi = £ 170). (Photo = 1 167) 10 100 (€ 65 )
1051 1865 (Feb 16): Cover to Port Adelaide franked by 1860/69 rouletted 2 d. bright orange
= 1 www)
vermilion tied by Adelaide cds. Same day arrival on reverse of fine cover.(Photo 26 6 80 (€ 55 )
1052 1867 (March 29): Cover with blue printed "Via Marseilles" at upper left, franked by 1860/69
10 d. on 9 d. orange-red tied by Adelaide cds in black. Part flap missing on reverse and minor
envelope tears but a scarce single franking. (Photo = 1 www) 35 6 100 (€ 65 )

1053
1053 Victoria 1856 (July 10): Registered cover from Hepburn to Switzerland franked by imperf.
1854 6 d. orange and registration 1 sh. pink & blue (both stamps with four large margins)
cancelled by "25" obliterators in black and by oval "Registered-G.PO." in red. Framed
"Colonies-Art. 18" in red above (only in use 1855-1856), Calais transit (Oct 18) on front.
Reverse with Hepburn/Victoria despatch datestamp in black and Zurich cds of transit (Oct
(Photo = 1 174)
20). Refolded slightly for better display but a remarkable and rare cover. 32+34 6 600 (€ 400 )
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in CHF approx. €
1054 1858: Somewhat battered registered cover from Melbourne to Locarno, Switzerland franked
by 1854 1 sh. blue (5 examples) and 1857 2 d. pale lilac and 6 d. orange-yellow all tied in
black (the latter two stamps being folded over the edge of envelope), with part Melbourne
datestamp in black on reverse, one flap is missing; and thence via London with red "Crown
- Registered" handstamp and datestamp and red mss. "4/2 d." credit split, Calais (July 16)
cds and Locarno arrival cds. Despite faults extremely rare. 25+47+53a 6 800 (€ 535 )
1055 1859 (July): Cover from Melbourne to Vienna via England, franked by horizontal strip of
four May 1859 perf. 4 d. rose all tied by Melbourne '1' numeral obliterators; red London
transit cds on front and credit mark "3d." in red; circular "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco"
in red and reverse with Vienna arrival (22/9) datestamp. Imperfections to envelope but a rare
destination and franking. (Photo = 1 177) 85 6 400 (€ 270 )
1056 1877 (Dec 7): Cover endorsed from the Hungarian Consul, struck with fine "Zara" despatch
cds in black and "10" (kreuzer) charge marking, mailed to Melbourne and backstamped
Triest, Brindisi (Dec 10), and Melbourne arrival cds (Feb 2, 1878); where charged with
oval "1/1 TO PAY" marking (13 pence) in black. A scarce and fine cover to an extraordinary
destination. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )

1057 1058 1059

1057 Western Australia 1857/59: 2 d. brownish-black on red, an attractive unused example with
good margins for this stamp, clear on three sides and just shaved at left. Rare. Certificate
BPA (Gi = £ 2'750). 15 (*) 2'000 (€ 1'340 )
1058 1857/59: 6 d. golden bronze, wmk. swan, a fine used example with margins just touched at
right and at base, nevertheless a rare stamp so fine. Certificate RPS of Victoria (Gi = £ 1'800). 17 3'000 (€ 2'010 )
1059 1857/59: 6 d. greyish-black, wmk. Swan, fine used example with huge margins on three
sides (and portions of adjoining stamps), close but clear at right and small thin and insign.
scissor cut at base, cancelled by Freemantle '8' obliterator in black (Gi = £ 1'400). 19 1'000 (€ 670 )
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1043
1019

1013
1025

1073
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1055 1060

1063

1072

1083
1133

1076
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in CHF approx. €
1060 1863/65:  Covers (2) to England, earlier cover franked by single 1861 6 d. purple-brown,
some toning, tied by '8' numeral obliterator of Freemantle and used to Gravesend (June 17,
1863) and 1865 cover to London, addressee erased, franked by 1861 vertical strip of three
2 d. blue tied by '21' numeral obliterators of Vasse (now Busselton) in blue. Faults but a rare
pair of covers. (Photo = 1 177) 6 350 (€ 235 )
1061 1890/98: Group of 5 postal stationery cards all with Instructional markings: 1890 1/2 d. card
struck with NOT KNOWN BY / LETTER CARRIER, 1900 card with similar handstamp in
black, 1896 card with "Could not find."  handstamp in violet, 1897 card with NOT IN (4)
DELIVERY in violet and 1898 1 d. card with NOT IN ... DELIVERY in violet, also a 1912
card with "Unknown by Letter Carrier" and "Unclaimed-Poste Restante" marking. 6 120 (€ 80 )
1062 Australian States 1848/1903: Group of covers/cards (4) with stampless 1848 entire from
Hobart to Adelaide showing fine strike of "Hobart Town" Crown cancel in red, New South
Wales 5 d. myrtle on 1903 cover from Sydney to Hungary, Victoria cover with 1901 1/2 d.
green (17 examples) with framed "Late Fee" and 1899 South Australia card to Vienna at
1 1/2 d. rate. 6 100 (€ 65 )
1063 Commonwealth of Australia. 1853 (May 21):  Cover from Melbourne to New York via
Liverpool, with red framed "Adam's &  Co.'s /  Express / Melbourne / N.S.W" red cachet
at lower left, endorsed "per Harbinger Steamer" and sent outside the Mails to Liverpool
with green cds on reverse (Aug 19). Struck again at lower left with oval "Forwarded By
Edwards, Sanford & Co. London, New York & Liverpool" cachet in black and franked by
GB 1847/54 Embossed 1 sh. green, minor internal fault, tied by '466' obliterator in black "per
Europa" Steamer to New York and adhesive also tied by "5 Cents" and curved "Paid" in red.
A magnificent and rare cover. (Photo = 1 177) 55 6 1'200 (€ 805 )
1064 1913: £ 1 brown & ultramarine, Die II, a splendid and fresh mint example of this scarce
stamp, excellent centering and large part original gum. Certificate RPS (Gi = £ 1'800).
(Photo = 1 167) 15 * 1'400 (€ 940 )
1065 1913: £ 2 black & rose, Die II, a fine used example centred to right, cancelled by large part
Melbourne datestamp. Certificate RPS (Gi = £ 2'500). (Photo = 1 167) 16 1'300 (€ 870 )
1066 1913/14: Kangaroo set to £ 2 black & rose, all fine used (c.t.o.) examples, one or two with
usual rough perfs. but scarce £ 2 very fine. A scarce set (Gi = £ 4'750). 1/16 1'000 (€ 670 )
1067 1929: Kangaroo, wmk. type 7, part set of six values complete from 6 d. brown to scarce 10 sh.
= 1 185)
grey & pink, fresh colours and well centered, fine large part og (Gi = £ 700+). (Photo 107/12 * 400 (€ 270 )
1068 1928: 4th National Stamp Exhibition, Kookabura 3 d. blue sheetlets of four in a se-tenant
strip of three blocks, fresh and fine, unmounted original gum (Gi = £ 330+). (Photo = 1 167) MS106a ** 250 (€ 170 )
1069 1932: Sydney harbour bridge 5 s. blue-green, horiz. strip of three with sheet margin at bottom
and "John Ash"-imprint, in mint condition. Cert. Holcombe (SG = £ 1'200+).
(Photo = 1 167) 143 ** 400 (€ 270 )
1070 Postage Dues. 1902/08: Postage Dues, 1902 part set with 1/2 d., 1 d., 2 d., 4 d., 6 d. and
5 sh. mint, 3 d. and 8 d. values overprinted "Specimen" in black; 1903 set with 1/2 d.-3 d.,
6 d., 8 d. and 5 sh., 10 sh. and 20 sh.  values (9) overprinted "Specimen", 4 d. and 5 d. c.t.o.
used, 10 d., 1 sh. and 2 sh. mint, 1908 1 sh. and 5 sh. c.t.o.used. A scarce and generally very
fine assembly. * 250 (€ 170 )
1071 1909: Postage Dues, bicoloured set of 11 values complete to £ 1, all very fine used (c.t.o.)
examples. An exceptional and scarce set (Gi = £ 450). D63/D73 200 (€ 135 )
1072M Airmails. 1931 (22. May): First official KLM Flight Australia - England from Melbourne
via Batavia and Amsterdam, illustrated cover bearing airpost 6 d. violet block of four and
additional franking, cancelled " Melbourne Registered 22 MY'31" and Sydney transit mark
on reverse, wit official flight cachet to London (Muller 74/Eustis 206). (Photo = 1 177) 6 150 (€ 100 )
1073M 1932 Bertram Atlantis Expedition 26 Feb. - 6. July: Large size envelope from Germany,
bearing stamps of 13 diff. countries of all legs to Australia (Italian stamp defective), no
official mail carried, but 40 letters to be known, carried by the pilot himself. Includes letter
(photocopy) of 6.2.02 from Nelson Eustis that he sighted this large cover and judged it to be
genuine (Eustis 232 = A$ 1'500). (Photo = 1 176) 6 750 (€ 505 )
1074M 1932 (12. Dec.): Bertram's return flight Darwin - Berlin, special printed 'Australia-England
Flight' envelope franked with Australia 3d. green tied by Darwin cds. with additional
NL-Indies 10 c. violet (2) cancelled "Soerabaja 13.12.32 " and one day before departure 
"10.4.33"m further franked on arrival with German Reich  10 Pf. red tied by "Berlin
Zentralflughafen 17.4.. 33 12-14" cds. Bertram and Allan crashed at Soerabaja and therefore
the plane was down for repairs for several months. Finally Betram departet 11.4.33 on a solo
flight to Berlin. some slight stains, otherwise fine (Eustis 241 = A$ 1'600). (Photo = 1 179) 6 800 (€ 535 )

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ex 1165

1074

ex 1167

1118

ex 1169 1170 1121

ex 1117

ex 1157 1075
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in CHF approx. €
1075M 1932 (12. Dec.): Darwin - Surabaja flight by Bertram and Allan, special printed envelope
adressed to Darwin, franked with Australia 3d. green tied by Darwin cds. with additional
NL-Indies 10 c. violet and cancelled by "Soerabaja 10.4.33" cds. one day before Bertrams
solo flight to Berlin. The plane crashed at Soerabaya and therefore the plane was down for
repairs for several months. No official mail carried, but only 5 letters to be known of this leg,
carried by the pilot himself. Includes letter (photocopy) of 13.2.02 from Nelson Eustis that
he sighted this cover and judged it to be genuine (Eustis 241 = A$ 1'000). (Photo = 1 179) 6 400 (€ 270 )
1076M 1936 (26. June) Sir Francis Chichester World Flight: Large size envelope (12,7 x 35,2 cm)
from Sydney to London (14. Oct.), bearing 18 stamps of 12 diff. countries of all legs to Great
Britain (envelope with two horizontal creases, stamps of Australia and  French Indochina
defective), no official mail carried, but carried by the pilot himself with his annotation in
manuscript: "Carried 21 000 miles in aeroplanem Francis Chichester pilot". Scarce (Eustis 612
= A$ 1'200). (Photo = 1 177) 6 400 (€ 270 )
1077 Australasia & Pacific Islands Covers/cards (76) with 1890 Victoria card showing framed
"Unclaimed at Carlton", Antarctic covers, Christmas Island covers, New Zealand, Fiji with
early cards, Gilbert & Ellice Islands with 1911 four colour franking and fine 1931 postcard
etc. 6 150 (€ 100 )

Bahamas
1078 1859/1967: Collection in an album with better sets and values used/unused, incl. War Tax,
Charity and Special Delivery stamps as well as ten covers. 500 (€ 335 )

Barbados
1079 1852/58: (1 d.) blue on blued paper, a fine used horizontal strip of three, 1857 (1/2) d. yellow-
green on white paper, top marginal example fine used and 1858 1 sh. black on white wove
paper, very fine used. A fine group (Gi = £ 395). (Photo = 1 www) 4+7+12a 220 (€ 145 )
1080 1873: 5 sh. dull rose, wmk. star, a good used example of a scarce stamp (Gi = £ 300).
(Photo = 1 167) 64 150 (€ 100 )
1081 1878: '1 d.' surcharge (Type 3b) on right half of 1873 5 s. dull rose, Wmk Small Star
sideways, perf. 15 1/2 dividing perf. approx 12 1/2 at right,  a used example (central split
and trimmed perforation) of this scarce stamp. The lower label showing the original face
value, was removed before use. Certificate BPA (Gi = £ 850) (Photo = 1 185) 87 200 (€ 135 )
1082 1882/86: Definitive set of 9 values with lower values unused, rare 4 d. grey fine with o.g.,
6 d. fine, 1 sh. with paper adherence on reverse and 5 sh. bistre with thin; a scarce set
nevertheless (Gi = £ 700). 89/103 */(*) 250 (€ 170 )
1083 1897 (Feb 10): Delightful cover with printed "H.M.S. Crescent" on flap, mailed to
Kidderminster, UK franked by 1892 1/4 d. slate grey & carmine (10 examples for 2 1/2 d. rate)
all decoratively placed around envelope and tied by "Barbados" datestamps. Kidderminster
arrival cds (March 4) on reverse. (Photo = 1 177) 105 6 300 (€ 200 )
1084 1897: Diamond Jubilee, set of 9 values mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, fine small
to large part original gum (Gi = £ 180). (Photo = 1 www) 116/124s * 90 (€ 60 )
1085 1906: "Olive Blossom" 1 d. black, blue & green mint, overprinted "Specimen" and 1909/10
Seal of Colony issue, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, the "Specimen" set of five values complete, 152s+
fresh and fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 205). (Photo = 1 www) 163/169s * 80 (€ 55 )
1086 1912: Definitive set of 11 values complete, all overprinted "Specimen", fresh and fine, large
part original gum (Gi = £ 160). (Photo = 1 www) 170/180s * 80 (€ 55 )
1087 1920: Victory set of 12 values mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in red, freah and very fine,
large part original gum (Gi = £ 225). (Photo = 1 www) 201/212s * 100 (€ 65 )
1088 1921/24: De La Rue definitive set of 12 values mint, overprinted "Specimen" in black or red,
fine large part original gum; also 1927 Tercentenary 1 d. carmine overprinted "Specimen" 213/228s
(Gi = £ 230). (Photo = 1 www) +240s * 90 (€ 60 )

Basutoland
1089 1933:  First definitive issue, fine mint set of ten values (some marginal), all diagonally
perforated "Specimen". Fresh and fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 300). 1/10s * 120 (€ 80 )
1090 1935: Silver Jubilee, complete mint of four values all diagonally perforated "Specimen".
Fresh and fine, large part original gum (Gi = £ 120). (Photo = 1 www) 11/14s * 50 (€ 35 )
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Betchuanaland
 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1091 1888: 'Lilac &  Green' set of 12 values mint, most values with handstamped "Specimen"
overprint in black (the 3 d. and 1 sh. values mint or used respectively), a fine and scarce
set, some values with gum most unused and showing glue centrally placed on reverse,
nevertheless a rare set (Gi = £ 900). 10/21s */(*) 350 (€ 235 )
1092 1897: GB Jubilee Issue, 10 stamps all overprinted or handstamped "Specimen" (excl. 1902
1/2 d. blue-green); with 1/2 d. vermilion, 1 d. lilac, 2 d. green & carmine, 4 d. green &
purple-brown and 6 d. purple on rose all handstamped "Specimen" (unlisted by Gibbons)
and 1 d., 2 d., 3 d., 4 d. and 6 d. values all overprinted "Specimen". Fresh and fine selection
with large part o.g. (Photo = 1 www) 59s+61/65s * 120 (€ 80 )
1093 1897/1902: Jubilee set of 7 values, fresh mint set with "Specimen" overprint in black on six
values (excl. 2 d.). Fresh and fine, large part original gum. (Photo = 1 www) 59/65s * 70 (€ 45 )
1094 1905/13: Edward VII 1 d. scarlet with hooded "Specimen" overprint in black and 1 sh. green
& carmine with italic "Specimen" in black, fine and fresh, large part original gum (Gi = £ 160).
(Photo = 1 www) 68s+71s * 70 (€ 45 )
1095 1913: Waterlow Seahorse 2 sh. 6 d. sepia-brown (slight gum crease) and 5 sh. rose-carmine,
set of two overprinted "Specimen" in black; fresh colours and fine centering, large part
original gum (Gi = £ 275). (Photo = 1 www) 83/84s * 100 (€ 65 )
1096 1912/27: Range of mint (24 stamps) with 1912 1 d. scarlet, 1913 Simple Cypher set of nine 73/81+
with 1 sh. bistre value overprinted "Specimen"; 1925/27 Block Cypher set of 8 to 1 sh. 82s+
complete with both 6 d. values and 1926 Postage Due set of three, all fair to fine with large 91/98+
part original gum (Gi = £ 200+). (Photo = 1 www) D1/D * 70 (€ 45 )
1097 1932: Definitive pictorial set of 12 values, fresh mint examples all diagonally perforated
"Specimen". A fine and scarce set, large part original gum (Gi = £ 300). (Photo = 1 www) 99/110s * 100 (€ 65 )
1098 1935:  Silver Jubilee, complete mint of four values all diagonally perforated "Specimen".
Fresh and fine, large part original gum (Gi = £ 100). (Photo = 1 www) 111/114s * 50 (€ 35 )

Brit. East Africa

1099 1895: Imperial Administration, the handstamped surcharge mint set of 15 values, fresh and
fine, seven values with straight edges and 4 1/2 a. value without gum, all with hinge or paper
hinge remnants but otherwise fine and very scarce set (Gi = £ 2'250). 33/47 */(*) 700 (€ 470 )
1100 1895/96: Overprinted on India, the complete mint set of 15 values, fresh colours and
generally fine, all with hinge or paper hinge remnants and part original gum. A very scarce
and appealing set (Gi = £ 550). 49/63 * 220 (€ 145 )
1101 1896/1901: Definitive set of 15 mint, fresh colours, all overprinted "Specimen" in black,
all with hinge or paper hinge remnants and part original gum. An attractive set nevertheless
(Gi = £ 275). (Photo = 1 www) 65/79s * 100 (€ 65 )
1102 1897: Overprinted on Zanzibar, the set of 6 values mint, fresh and fine part to large part
original gum. A scarce set (Gi = £ 300). (Photo = 1 www) 80/85 * 120 (€ 80 )
1103 1897/1903: Jubilee set of 8 high values complete mint to 50 r. mauve, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black, of good colour but 2 r. with slight thin not apparent on face, all with
hinge or paper hinge remnants and part original gum. A rare and appealing set (Gi = £ 600+). 92/99s * 250 (€ 170 )

Brit. East Africa & Uganda

1104 1903/04: Definitive set of 16 values complete mint to 50 r., good colours, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black, fresh and fine unused (Gi = £ 750+). (Photo = 1 www) 1/16s (*) 140 (€ 95 )
1105 1912/21: Definitive set of 17 complete to 1918 20 r. purple & blue, a fine mint assembly (with
additional 25 c. and 75 c. values), many marginal from top or base of sheet, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black or red, one or two with minor gum skips, however the majority with 44/60s+
superb large part original gum. A rare set (Gi = £ 600). 50bs+52bs * 250 (€ 170 )
1106 1912/21: 50 r. carmine & green (marginal from base of sheet) and 100 r. purple & black on
red, fresh mint examples each overprinted "Specimen" in black, fine large part original gum.
Very scarce (Gi = £ 500+). 61s+62s * 200 (€ 135 )
1107 1912/21: 500 r. green & red on green, the superb mint example with "Specimen" overprint in
= 1 167)
black. Fresh and fine colour, large part original gum. A rare stamp (Gi = £ 700). (Photo 63s * 300 (€ 200 )
1108 1921/22: Script CA, definitive set of 11 values mint to 50 rupee value, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black or red, 1 c. with nibbed perfs. at base otherwise fresh and fine, large
part original gum (Gi = £ 650). 65/74s * 250 (€ 170 )
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 Levant Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1109 1874 (Sept 18): Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, plate 13, used on attractive cover to Maidenhead,
endorsed "Via Varna & Danube" tied by good strike of "C" obliterator in black. Reverse with
red British P.O. Constantinople cds and Maidenhead arrival cds (Sept 25) in black.
(Photo = 1 www) Z92 6 80 (€ 55 )
1110 1888 (June 6): Small piece bearing Great Britain Jubilee 1/2 d. vermilion and fine lower
marginal example of the "Express D'Orient" label in deep rose tied by "British Post Office /
Constantinople" cds in black. A fine and scarce piece. Signed Ferchenbauer. (Photo = 1 185) 5 350 (€ 235 )
1110A 1896 (Feb 17): 40 pa. on GB 2 1/2 d. grey postal stationery envelope, sent registered from
Beyrout/Lebanon to Melbourne and up-rated with rare usage of 1888 12 pi. on 2 sh. 6 d.
lilac tied by hooded "Beyrout British Post Office" datestamps in black. Octagonal French
Paquebot "Ligne N / Paq. Fr. No. 1" (Feb 21) also on front of cover with Melbourne arrival
cds (March 23) on reverse. Ex collection Cihangir. (Photo = 1 187) 3a 6 750 (€ 505 )
1111 Beirut Provisional 1906 (July 2): "1 Piastre" on Levant 2 d. grey-green & carmine (DLR
printing), a fresh and fine mint example of this rare stamp. Just 600 overprinted due to the
fluctuating Turkish currency. Rare. Certificate BPA (Gi = £ 1'300).
(Photo = 1 185) 15 * 500 (€ 335 )

Brit. Solomon Islands

1112 1908/11: Canoes, second issue, the fine mint set 11, all with "Specimen" overprint in black
(reading up or down), fresh and fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 275). (Photo = 1 www) 8/17s * 100 (€ 65 )

Brit. Somaliland
1113 1921: Definive set of 13 values mint, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, all overprinted "Specimen"
(Photo = 1 www)
in black or red, fine and fresh set, with large part original gum (Gi = £ 225). 60/72s * 100 (€ 65 )
1114 1921: Definive set of 13 values mint, wmk. Multiple Script CA, all overprinted "Specimen"
in black or red; fine but for short perfs. at base of 1 a. and small inclusion at base of 3 r.; small
to large part original gum (Gi = £ 200). (Photo = 1 www) 73/85s * 80 (€ 55 )
1115 1921:  Definitive set of 13 values, wmk. Script CA, fresh and fine mint all overprinted
"Specimen" in black. Fine but for merest trace of rubbing on 5 r. value at top, large part
original gum (Gi = £ 200). (Photo = 1 www) 73/85s * 70 (€ 45 )
1116 1935: Silver Jubilee, fresh mint set of four values all perforated "Specimen" diagonally, very
fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 95). (Photo = 1 www) 86/89s * 50 (€ 35 )

Brit. Virgin Islands

1116A 1899: Definitive set of 8 values complete to 5 sh. indigo, fresh and fine colours, overprinted
"Specimen" in black; large part original gum (Gi = £ 160). (Photo = 1 www) 43/50s * 90 (€ 60 )

Brunei
1117 1908/22: Definitive set of 14 mint (includes both the 10 c. shades), fresh and very fine, all
overprinted "Specimen" in black. Superb large part original gum, a rare set (Gi = £ 550).
(Photo = 1 179) 34/48s * 200 (€ 135 )
1118 1908/22: Brunei River. Mint set of 15 values complete to $ 25 black on red, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black, 1 c. with minor stain otherwise fresh and very fine, large part original
gum. A rare set (Gi = £ 550). (Photo = 1 179) 34/48s * 200 (€ 135 )
1119 1916: Colour Changes, 5 c. orange and 8 c. ultramarine, the mint set of two values overprinted
"Specimen" in black, fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 110). (Photo = 1 www) 49/50s * 50 (€ 35 )

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Queen Victoria

Josiah K. Lilly
1893-1966

1120

Canada
 (New Brunswick and Newfoundland see lots 1328-1345) Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
1120 1851: (June 14) 12 d. black, imperforate on the original 1851 vertically laid paper
manufactured by the Ivy Mills of Chester, Pennsylvania and clearly showing the
laid lines on the reverse; the legendary mint example with enormous margins all
round, of outstanding colour and freshness, with minor vertical bend mentioned for
utmost accuracy, full unmounted original gum. The stamp is accompanied by 1965
J. N. Sissons photo certificate showing obverse and reverse of stamp, stating "genuine and
flawless, brilliant original gum, never hinged and immaculate in all respects. I believe it to
be the finest existing copy". A wonderful and famous stamp for the philatelic connoisseur. Ex
collection Fritz Kirchner (Scott 3 = $ 110'000/Gi = £ 150'000).
Provenance: This marvellous classic stamp was sold by Corinphila (sale 51, lot 4222, March
1966) and then graced the Josiah K. Lilly collection (Siegel, lot 336, March 1967) and was
again sold by Corinphila (sale 63, lot 2331, March 1980) 4 ** 100'000 (€ 67'000 )
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 Gibbons 2009 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
1121 1852/57: Beaver 3 d. red, imperforate on handmade wove paper, a fresh and very fine used
example with large margins all round, cancelled by '19' numeral cancel of London. Signed
A. Diena (Gi = £ 180). (Photo = 1 179) 5 100 (€ 65 )
1122 1897: Jubilee Issue, the complete "Specimen" set of 7 (only the 20 cent through $ 5 values
were handstamped thus), all with strong colours and fine, large part original gum.  A rare and
seldom seen set. Certificate BPA (Gi = £ 1'900). (Photo = 1 185) 133s/140s * 1'200 (€ 805 )
1123 1897: Jubilee Issue, the complete set of 16 values, fresh and fine mint with the higher values
(from 20 cent through to $ 5) handstamped "Specimen" in black. All with strong colours and
the higher values especially with good centering for the issue, fine, part to large part original 121/132
gum.  A rare set (Gi = £ 2'400+). (Photo = 1 --) +133s/140s * 700 (€ 470 )
1124 1897/98: Definitive Issue, the mint set of 8 values, fresh colours, small paper hinge
remainders on two, large part to part  original gum (Gi = £ 350). (Photo = 1 185) 141/149 * 100 (€ 65 )
1125 1898 (July 8): Round The World usage, Austria 5 kr. rose stationery card used from Vienna
to Montreal where Small Queen 1 c. yellow applied (Aug 24), card sent on to Sydney
and readdressed to Victoria, franked there with 1/2 d. rose red and 1 d. orange cancelled
by Tallangatta cds's (Oct 27) and thence back to Austria. Reverse with six further transit
datestamps. Card with minor bends due to immense journey, a most unusual and attractive
card. (Photo = 1 187) 6 450 (€ 300 )
1126 1898/1902: Definitive set of 11 values, mint set of fine rich colours, the 7 c. with slightly
rounded corner perf. and 20 c. with minute thin (but perfectly centred), otherwise fresh and
fine original gum set (Gi = £ 900). (Photo = 1 185) 150/165 * 300 (€ 200 )
1127 1903/08: Definitive set of 7 values, fresh mint examples with top values (20 c. deep olive-
green and 50 c. deep violet) exhibiting excellent centering for this issue, 10 c. with slight
gum fault otherwise a fair to fine original gum above average set (Gi = £ 800). 173/187 * 300 (€ 200 )
1128 1915: "War Tax", first set of three values, well centred and of good colour, merest trace of
hinge thin on 20 c., fresh and fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 250). (Photo = 1 185) 225/227 * 80 (€ 55 )
1129 1928/29: Definitive set of 11 values complete , the Bluenose being off-centre, otherwise
fresh and fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 325). (Photo = 1 185) 275/285 * 150 (€ 100 )
1130 1941 (Feb 20): Cover from Hannon sent airmail via New York and Lisbon to Zurich, franked
by five adhesives at 30 cent rate, adhesives tied by despatch cds's and by large oval "O.A.T."
(Onward Air Transmission) in red. Reseal Censor label at right with "Examined By Censor
C.18" and arrival cds on reverse (12/3). (Photo = 1 www) 6 120 (€ 80 )
1131 1898/1935:  Mint range (46 stamps) with 1898 Map 2 c., 1899 2 c. on 3 c. (both types),
1908 Quebec Tercentenary set of 8 complete, 1911/22 set to 50 c. complete, 1916 ITC set
of two, 1922/31 set of ten complete to $ 1brown-orange, 1898 Special Delivery 10 c. etc.
A generally fine and highly catalogued selection. * 300 (€ 200 )
1132M 1918: Semi-official Zeppelin-labels by the Aero Club of Canada, mint on white paper as well
as horiz. tête-bêche pair on creamy paper, the latter fixed on small piece of an album page
with diagonal crease. (Photo = 1 185) (*)/** 150 (€ 100 )
1133M 1933 (July 15): Balbo Flight Airmail cover from Montreal to Chicago franked on back and
front of cover by 1922 1 c. chrome yellow imperf x perf. 8, 1928 Airmail 5 c. brown block of
four, Bluenose 50 c., 1930 50 c. blue and 1932 6 c. on 5 c. block of four all tied by Montreal 256+
cds's and by Chicago arrival (July 16, 11am). A rare cover with just 201 flown. Certificate 274+284+
A. Diena.  (Photo = 1 177) 302+313 6 400 (€ 270 )

Cayman Islands
1134 1902/03: Definitive set of five values, fine mint examples, all overprinted "Specimen" in
black. Fine, large part original gum set (Gi = £ 200). (Photo = 1 185) 3/7s * 90 (€ 60 )
1135 1907: New Values, set of four mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black. The 4 d. with
blunted corner perforation, balance very fine with large part original gum (Gi = £ 200).
(Photo = 1 185) 13/16s * 50 (€ 35 )
1136 1912/20: Definitive set of 13 values complete, fresh mint examples, all with "Specimen"
overprint in black or red; fine large part original gum. A rare set (Gi = £ 375). 40/52bs * 220 (€ 145 )
1137 1921/26: Definitive set of 14 values, wmk. script CA, fresh mint with "Specimen" overprints
in black or red; fine large part original gum. Scarce (Gi = £ 350). (Photo = 1 185) 69/83s * 200 (€ 135 )

Ceylon
1138 1857/59: Classic used selection with imperforate 1 d. blue, superb 2 d. green, close but clear
margined 6 d. purple-brown and fine 1 sh. slate violet all lightly cancelled in black (Gi = 
£  445). (Photo = 1 185) 2a+3+6+10 200 (€ 135 )
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1139 1885/1950c.: Covers/cards (9) with 1885 2 1/2 c. on 2 c. card used with framed "Too Late"
handstamp in red, 1915 cover at 15 c. rate with "Opened Under Martial Law" and framed
"Censor" in violet; 1941 cover with at 25 c. rate with "37/Opened By Censor" Reseal tape,
1946 cover with "RAF Post" cds etc. 6 80 (€ 55 )
1140 1900/50: Lot 18 covers, seven picture postcards and one postal stationery card, mainly daily
mail addressed abroad, in good condition. 6 150 (€ 100 )

Cook Islands
1141 1921/23: Postal Fiscal High Values overprinted 'Rarotonga', the mint set of five complete, all
of fine colour and large part original gum (Gi = £ 250). (Photo = 1 www) 76/80 * 100 (€ 65 )
1142 1932: Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ltd folder containing imperforate Plate Proof example of 1 sh.
violet & black. Fresh and fine, very scarce.  (Photo = 1 187) 105 (*) 150 (€ 100 )

Cyprus
1143 1872 (May 11):  Entire letter from Genoa to Larnaca/Cyprus franked by 1863 60 c. deep
violet tied by numeral obliterator, Genova despatch cds at left and reverse with Brindisi and
'Lloyd Agenzie/Smirne' datestamps. A rare destination. (Photo = 1 187) 21 6 150 (€ 100 )
1144 1880/1989: Collection 290 stamps used/unused, mainly low values, in addition 164 covers,
picture postcards and postal stationery items, partly daily mail, partly philatelic items, in
good condition and housed in one volume. 250 (€ 170 )
1144A 1880/1960: Collection in an album with several hundred stamps used/unused, high values
mostly missing, as well as 24 covers, incl. First Flights to Egypt, Great Britain, Greece, Italy
and Syria. 600 (€ 400 )

Dominica
1145 1886: Crown CA set of five values unused with gum to 6 d. orange, fine colours, all
overprinted "Specimen" in black (Gi = £ 225). (Photo = 1 www) 20/25s (*) 60 (€ 40 )
1146 1903/07: Roseau set of 10 values mint, wmk. Crown CC, all overprinted "Specimen" in
(Photo = 1 www)
black, 3 d. with minor corner bend, fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 150). 27/37s * 80 (€ 55 )
1147 1903: Definitive set of 10 values, fresh mint examples all overprinted "Specimen" in black.
The 5 sh. with a crease, balance fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 150). (Photo = 1 www) 27/36s * 50 (€ 35 )
1148 1916/20: "War Tax" issues, the complete set of six types all fresh mint and overprinted
"Specimen" in italics or reading up in black. Fine large part original gum, scarce set (Gi = 
£ 170). (Photo = 1 www) 55/60s * 80 (€ 55 )
1149 1921/22:  Roseau set of 8 values, wmk. Script CA, fresh mint with overprint "Specimen"
reading up in black, fine large part original gum (Gi = £ 140). (Photo = 1 www) 62/70s * 70 (€ 45 )
1150 1923/33: Superb mint set of 21 complete, including the watermark changes, all overprinted
or perforated "Specimen", fresh and fine large part original gum. A scarce set (Gi = £ 375).
(Photo = 1 www) 71/91s * 150 (€ 100 )
1151 1935: Silver Jubilee set of four mint, perforated "Specimen", very fine set, large part original
gum (Gi = £ 110). (Photo = 1 www) 92/95s * 50 (€ 35 )

Egypt
1152 1867 (April 2): Somewhat creased cover from Alexandria to Smyrna franked by 1866 1 pi.
claret and 2 pi. yellow tied by "Poste Vice-Reali Egiziane / Alexandrie" datestamps in black,
reverse with Smirne arrival. A scarce franking. (Photo = 1 187) 4+5 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
1153 1907 (Feb 3):  Attractive envelope from Assouan to France, with floral embossed motif on
front and Assouan cds, reverse with 1888/1906 1 m. brown, 4 m. vermilion and 5 m. rose,
the latter tied by "Beni Souef-Caire" T.P.O. cds and by Beziers arrival cds. Unusual and
attractive cover. (Photo = 1 187) 58+62+63 6 200 (€ 135 )

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Falkland
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in CHF approx. €
1154 1898: High Values 2 sh. 6 d. deep blue and 5 sh. red, fresh mint examples each overprinted
"Specimen" in black. A scarce and fine pair of good colour and large part original gum (Gi =
 £ 475). (Photo = 1 185) 41/42s * 250 (€ 170 )
1155 1904: High Values 3 sh. green and 5 sh. red, fresh mint examples each overprinted "Specimen"
in black. Scarce and fine, of good colour and large part original gum. (Photo = 1 185) 49/50s * 150 (€ 100 )
1156 1912: Definitive set of 10 values fresh mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red,
complete except for second 1914 5 sh. value. A fine and scarce set with the high values 60/69s
particularly well centred for this issue (Gi = £ 1'000+). (Photo = 1 179) (excl. 67as) * 750 (€ 505 )
1157 1923: 3 sh. slate-green, wmk. script CA, a fine mint example overprinted "Specimen" in
black. Fresh and fine, large part original gum. (Photo = 1 179) 80s * 50 (€ 35 )
1158 1929: Whale & Penguin Issue, the set of ten values (excluding the later 1932 4 d. orange),
fresh and fine mint, all perforated "Specimen" in black, fine large part original gum. A scarce 116/126s
assembly (Gi = £ 600+). (Photo = 1 185) (excl. 120s * 300 (€ 200 )

Gambia
1159 1874: 4 d. brown, inverted Wmk Crown CC, imperf. and unused example without gum, thin
spots, otherwise fine. Certificate BPA (Gi. = £ 600) (Photo = 1 185) 5w (*) 250 (€ 170 )
1160 1874: 6 d. blue, inverted Wmk Crown CC, imperf. unused example without gum, scissor-cut
in upper margin, frame not affecting, plus minor creasing at lower left. Certificate BPA (Gi. =
£ 475). (Photo = 1 185) 8w (*) 200 (€ 135 )
1161 1880/81: Cameos, unused set of seven values, good colours, without gum. A rare set (Gi = 
£ 650). (Photo = 1 185) 10/20 (*) 250 (€ 170 )
1162 1898/1905: Victoria part set of 7 values (excluding the 1/2 d.) fresh mint overprinted
"Specimen" in black and 1902/05 Edward VII Crown CA part set of 11 values from 1/2 d. to
2 sh. 6 d. similarly overprinted "Specimen" in black; all with fine large part original gum. 38/44s+
(Photo = 1 185) 45/55s * 140 (€ 95 )
1163 1912/22: Definitive set of 17 values to 5 sh. complete mint, fresh and fine set all excluding
the 5 sh. lower marginal examples from Plate 1 and overprinted "Specimen" in black or red.
Fine and scarce thus, large part original gum (Gi = £ 350). 86/102s * 150 (€ 100 )
1164 1921/22: Definitive set of 10 values to 4 sh. complete mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in
black or red, fresh and fine, large part original gum (Gi = £ 200). (Photo = 1 185) 108/117s * 100 (€ 65 )
1165 1922: Wmk. Multiple Crown CA, set of 4 values mint, overprinted "Specimen" in black
(4 d. and 7 1/2 d.), in red (1 sh.) and in violet on the 5 sh.; fresh and fine large part original
gum (Gi = £ 140). (Photo = 1 179) 118/121s * 70 (€ 45 )
1166 1922/29: Elephants issue, the complete set of 23 with multiple Crown CA set of four and
Script CA set of 19 all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red either vertically or horizontally;
fresh and fine mint with large part original gum, a rare assembly (Gi = £ 540). 118/142s * 250 (€ 170 )
1167 1922/29:  Wmk. Multiple Script CA, complete set of 19 values mint, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black or red, fresh and fine large part original gum. Scarce set (Gi = £ 400).
(Photo = 1 179) 122/142s * 150 (€ 100 )

Gibraltar
1168 1874 (June 27): Cover from Italian Consulate (blue cachet on reverse) in Triest to Gibraltar
with oval "Triest/Tergested" datestamp of despatch in black, Spanish "MMMM/1 Ps 20"
charge marking in red and Cadiz transit on reverse; Gibraltar arrival cds (July 7) in black.
Part flap missing but a scarce and unusual usage. (Photo = 1 187) 6 150 (€ 100 )
1169 1886/1924: Fine mint selection with complete set of first issue excluding the 2 1/2 d. value
(Gi = £ 800), 1886 issue with 6 d. and 1 sh., 1889 optd. issue with 50 cs. and 75 cs., 1889/96
Spanish currency issue complete excl. 1896 20 c.; 1903 2 sh.,  sh. and 8 sh., 1904/08 high
values complete with two examples of 1908 £ 1 deep purple and black on red (Gi = £ 1'000),
1912/24 large part set incl. £ 1, 1925 issue with 2 sh. to £ 1 etc., generally fresh and very fine,
an excellent highly catalogued lot. (Photo = 1 179) * 1'000 (€ 670 )
1170 1925/32: £ 5 violet & black on chalk surfaced paper, Script Wmk, perf. 14, a fine mint
example with large part original gum, well centered and of  very fresh colours. Certificate
BPA (Gi = £ 1'400). (Photo = 1 179) 108 * 750 (€ 505 )
1171 1886/1993: Lot 210 stamps used/unused, mainly low values and sets, in addition 80 covers,
picture postcards and postal stationery items, partly daily mail, partly philatelic items, in
good condition and housed in one volume. 200 (€ 135 )
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