Mauritius : 1891 Postal Stationery envelope surcharged 50c. on 1878 8c. Pale grey (H & G milky blue) hexagonal frame type around Queen's bust, P.O control mark in red 'GENERAL POST OFFICE MAURITIUS' in crowned double circle with manuscript control signature 'L.M.C.P.' of Louis Martin Colonial Postmaster, Higgins and Gage B (Envelopes) 14, used envelope, cancelled by the barred numeral 'B32', with red oval 'Registered / Mauritius No. 22 AU 1891' alongside and large 'R' in black, addressed to Marseille, France with appropriate arrival datesatmp of Marseille of September 20 (?) on reverse, Sismondo 2002 colour photo-certificate states in good condition and genuine in all respects. H&G state about 50 envelopes were prepared, Sismondo states 'only 36'. Extremely rare in used condition Mauritius specialist piece (image available) [US8]
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St. Helena : (SG 34ba) 1884 QV Crown CA ½d on 6d emerald with part original gum showing DOUBLE SURCHARGE - ONE WITH N Y SPACED - extremely rare with probably only two examples known - complete with 1975 BPA cert stating it to be genuine but not recognising the NY variety and unkindly describing it as 'soiled' whereas this adhesive is of very good to fine appearance, of fine colour and well centred for this issue. Upon the reverse we note trivial imperfections, small blue manuscript (not affecting appearance), partial hinge remnant and light pencil / gum bend. Possibly unique mint part o.g. Cat £11000 (image available) [US5]
Great Britain - QV (line engraved) : (SG 2) 1840 1d black, plate 5, OL, a MAGNIFICENT 4 Large to HUGE MARGIN EXAMPLE with sheet inscription at right '…t to remove the Cem…', neat red MC, v.f.u./ superb, 'socked on the nose' by red MC, Catalogue value is irrelevant. Clear Brandon Photo Cert (2005) states faded ink date in the margin which appears to state 'Oct 25(?) 1840' - presumably the date this rare piece originated from cover. EXCEPTIONAL. EXHIBITION QUALITY (image available)
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) : (SG 137) 1867-83 £5 orange, DB, centred to NW, central DUDLEY cds, extremely fine used, flawless. This is a rare cancel on this stamp, John Horsey records only 4 from 2712 examples in his recent ground-breaking book. EXCEPTIONAL. Superb legible CDS dated, later printing, deeper colour. Fabulous. (image available)
Albania : 1913-38 a valuable mint and used collection on Marini printed pages, incl. 1913 handstamped without value, cancelled at Lushje, 1913 Vlore to 1gr. Used, 913 Skanderbeg set used, 1914 to 5 gr on 1f mint, 1917 Korce set used, 1924 Red Cross sets mint, 1925 Proclamation set mint, 1928 Accession set mint, 1928 Kingdom overprinted set, 1934 Anniv of Revolution set mint, 1938 Wedding and Anniv sets mint, AIRS 1925 set mint, 1927 overprinted set mint, 1928 Vlore-Brindisi overprinted set to 2f mint (signed), 1929 rare Kingdom overprints set mint (signed Diena and Roig), 1930 set mint; Postage Due issues, Italian Occupation 1939-40 set mint, 1940 Air set mint, 1940 Postage Due set mint etc, a very good lot. (approx 320 stamps) [US1]
Armenia : 1919-21 Specialized collection superbly written up and presented on loose leaves in three luxury binders. The collection has been researched and presented to exhibition standards and includes rare and interesting items, many with certificates. Volume 1(474 stamps) contains First and Second Monogram overprints on Russian stamps specialized lot including varieties, blocks including perf 5R,7R with framed Monograms, overprints on War Charity inc 25R on 3k mint, 50R on 7k used, 50R on 10k mint, perf 11½, ditto perf 13½ mint, these with Stefan Berger certificates, this volume is presented as being mostly genuine. Volume 2(608 stamps) contains Second and Third Monogram overprints, mostly identified as being genuine, a few with certificates, many multiples including 1R on 60k on 1k two mint corner blocks of 20, 10R on 35k perf pane of 25, 10R on 50k perf pane of 25, 25R on 70k imperf pane of 25, 100R on 7R perf mint block of four, 100R on 3R50 perf mint block of 18, 100R on 5R imperf mint block of three stamps plus one label, ditto perf and imperf mint blocks of four. Volume 3 contains the 1920 Unissued Pictorial series plus Monogram forgeries(963 'stamps'). The 1920 Pictorial issue was ordered by the Armenian Government in 1919, but unfortunately they were overthrown by the Russians and these stamps were delivered to the Government in exile at the time. To further complicate matters these issues were later forged. This volume starts with original Proofs of Eagle, Mountain and Spinner designs, Eagle design undenominated Die Proof in green, believed to be unique, with Trevor Pateman guarantee, Eagle Colour Trials, Specimens, Reprints, INVERTED CENTRE 25R green and brown, 100R red and brown originals with Pateman guarantees, 70R imperf with inverted centre original, then some strange reprint varieties. The second portion of this volume comprises forgeries of the Monogram overprints. The collection is accompanied by books by C. Zakiyan, Dr. R.J.Ceresa amongst others. A FASCINATING ORIGINAL LOT in mostly very fine condition, impossible to replicate. High cat value. HEAVY LOT - OVERSEAS BIDDERS PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR SHIPPING COSTS NB. Please note - this beautiful collection had 4 different bidders in auction UPA59 and was sold for £2,870. Unfortunately the winning bidder decided not to pay for this lot so it NEVER EVEN LEFT OUR OFFICES. This is the reason why this outstanding collection is now re-offered for sale at an 11% discount to its original £3,000 estimate. On the positive side this provides the underbidders then and any other possible bidder an extraordinary second chance opportunity starting from a lower estimate/reserve threshold. Unrepeatable… opportunity [US2]
Finland : 1860-1936 BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN-UP balance collection, with each issue tastefully arranged on leaves, with issue details, and often with additional historical notes, illustrations, photos, and a few covers/cards, etc. Starts with well above average ranges of early Serpentine Roulettes, inc. 1860 1¼ teeth 10 k, 1¾ teeth 5 k. 1866 vertically laid paper 5 p x 4, 10 p x 3 various teeth size, wove paper 20 p x 3, 40 p x 6 inc.varieties. 1866-7 8 p x 4 inc.pair, 1 M x 2, 1871 5 p, 10 p x 4. 1875-82 new design Arms types to 32 p, 1882-4 to 25 p, 1885 to 1 M, 1889-94 to 10 M, trilingual types to 1 M x 2, 1891 Russian types (with rings) to 35 k, (without rings) to 50 k, 1901-3 first temp issues, second temp.to 10 M, 1911-5 new designs inc. 5 k perf.14 x 14½, f.u.1918 Vaasa to 1 M, 1917-25 to 25 M, perf.14 similar to 25 M inc. The rare 1 M Pale-Orange f.u. Then onward with fair degree of completeness for the period, inc.defins to top values, early commems. Etc. Condition is generally very clean throughout, with few minor faults. Often Mint as well as F.U. Superb lot (many 100s) Cat £14692 [US5]
France : 1871 Postage due: the rare provisional postage due of September 1871 - EL to Rouen ex rural box 'F' (4.September) with 15c due altered in m/s to '25c' [Yv.4b] - a fine, attractive example of this postage due rarity on cover. An exceptional item well known to members of the French Specialist Societies. Beautiful. Cat £4200 (image available) [US4]
Great Britain - QV (line engraved) : (SG 5) 1840 2d blue, plate 1, RJ, 4 decent margins, horizontal guide lines in top corner squares, extremely fresh, small wrinkle at bottom, m.m. RPS Cert (1969) states 'regummed' but expertly so in our opinion. A very good example of a rare stamp. Cat £37000 (image available) [US4]
Great Britain - QV (line engraved) : (SG 5) 1840 2d blue, plate 1, PJ, on quite a thick paper, 4 tiny to very good margins, with SEPARATE RED AND BLACK CROSS CANCELS, v.g.u. Believed to be only 4 or 5 examples known. RPS Cert (1982). SG Spec DS5ug. Listed but unpriced. RARE. (image available) [US1]
Great Britain - QV (line engraved) : (SG 17a) 1854-57 small Crown perf 16 1d red-brown, Die 1, horizontal strip of 3, QI-QK, IMPERFORATE ON THREE SIDES, two tears on left hand stamp, cancelled by favour at a much later date, f.u. Brandon Cert (1024). Cat £7500 as pair. RARE. (image available) [US1]
********MOTs from 2014 and 15 only**********A 1994 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 automatic, registration number M351 CRV, chassis number SAXXNNAXKBD084996, British Racing green/white. This Mini Cooper was originally an export right hand drive example exported to Japan. The car, which is finished in traditional British Racing green with white racing stripes and half black leather interior, returned to these shores in 2009. A rare automatic example which has been well maintained by the current lady owner and previous owners and has recently benefitted from a major service including a gearbox rebuild on 12th January 2013 for £2,234.69 by the Mini Centre Ltd London and a brake overhaul on 26th June 2013 for £318.02. The car has some service history including the original Japanese owner's manual. Since acquiring the Mini the vendor has only used the car a few hundred miles and is now reluctantly selling due to a lack of use. V5C, MOT to June 2016 See illustration
A 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 SWB County, registration number P315 JVC, Masai red. With the last of the original series chassis Land Rovers just coming to end of their life, they have seen a surge in their popularity and values. This original SWB County has just emerged from an extensive restoration and is presented in excellent condition. During the restoration the Land Rover was fully resprayed, the original glass sunroof was replaced, the rear chassis crossmember was replaced, all the window rubbers were renewed, a new grille was fitted, new Grabber wheels and tyres replaced the originals and a full service was carried out. The accompanying history file contains receipts for the restoration which total approximately £8,000, past MOTs and the original dealer supplied wallet and handbooks. This well presented example of a rare Defender County is now ready for the new custodian to have adventures. V5C, MOT to March 2017 See illustrations
A 1975 Ford Escort 45 1300 light van, registration number KYC 224N, white. This now very rare Escort van, which is one of less than 20 to still be on British roads, has had three owners from new. The first was a Mr John Goundry, a florist and owner of Elliscombe Nurseries, Elliscombe, Minehead, Somerset. The second was a Mr Trevor Mason Garbutt, a garage proprietor from Minehead who retained the van until 2000 when the vendor purchased it direct from him. In 2005 the van had an engine swap with an original specification 1300cc engine (receipt on file), and the interior has been upgraded with Escort brown velour seats and a Mk II steering wheel. The original interior will be supplied with the vehicle. There is a large accompanying history file. V5, V5C, MOT to November 2016 See illustration
A LARGE COLLECTION OF RAILWAY MAGAZINES, to include Railway World 2/67 - 12/91 inclusive, Railway Magazine 1/66 - 12/97 inclusive, Trains Illustrated 12/52 - 12/61 to include rare July 1959 issue published during a printers strike, Modern Railways 12/62 - 7/66 inclusive, a quantity of B.R. (S.R) Staff magazines from the 1950's, timetables, books etc
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