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Anglo-Gallic. Edward III (1327-1362, 1372-1377). Black coinage. Double à la couronne. 1.20 gms. Imitating the Double Tournois

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Lot 287

Anglo-Gallic. Edward III (1327-1362, 1372-1377). Black coinage. Double à la couronne. 1.20 gms. Imitating the Double Tournois of Philippe VI, emission 3 January 1348 (Dup.272). Large crown, REX inscribed upon it; +EDV?RDVS.A(NGLIE), rev. Cross calvary, limbs terminating in open trefoils, lower limb divides legend; (+MON)ETA-DVPLEX. Galata 107B-(2/b), Elias 89 (RR), S.8086, B.499, Poey d'Avant 2885, Dup.1087. Very Rare, and much rarer than Elias indicates, this specimen is the first offered in public auction since the Elias sale in 1990. Some flatly struck areas. Deep gray. Very Fine.

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Italian States. Milano. Giovanni Galeazzo Maria (1476-1494). Testone. 9.54 gms. Armored bust r. of the young nephew of Il Mor

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Lot 315

Italian States. Milano. Giovanni Galeazzo Maria (1476-1494). Testone. 9.54 gms. Armored bust r. of the young nephew of Il Moro, small head of Saint Ambrosius above, rev. Two helmets facing each other, one topped by a human head on a dragon's neck, the other by the Sforza biscia. Biaggi 1570. Rare. A few old hairlines, irregular edge. About Very Fine.

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Portugal. Dom Afonso Henriques - Afonso I, "the Conqueror" (1139-1185). Billon Dinheiro. 0.38 gms. Pentagram in circle, rev.

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Lot 360

Portugal. Dom Afonso Henriques - Afonso I, "the Conqueror" (1139-1185). Billon Dinheiro. 0.38 gms. Pentagram in circle, rev. Long cross, flanked by V at left and "T" on its side top facing inward, within circle, top broken by cross. Gomes 05.03. Very rare with only a few known. Ragged edge, a few small rents at center. Toned over roughness. About Fine.

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Lot 365

Portugal. Afonso II, "the Fat" (1211-1223). Pair of Dinheiro. 0.42 gms and 0.61 gms. Cross, pellet in each angle, within circle; + REX ALFONSV, rev. Almond-shaped shield, pellet at center, pyramid either side, pellet below each; PORTVGALI. Gomes 01.05. Rare. The first missing chip from edge, Fine. The latter, irregular edge and some deposits, Very Fine. (2)

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Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). Award Naval Dagger - Order of St. Anne -- For Bravery. 13 ½". Ebony (?) hilt set with gilt

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Lot 505

Russia. Alexander III (1881-1894). Award Naval Dagger - Order of St. Anne -- For Bravery. 13 ½". Ebony (?) hilt set with gilt, crowned red enamel St. Anne emblem, gilt end-piece with crowned "A III" monogram and swivel pommel; gilt front end and crossguard engraved "?A XPA?POCT?" (for Bravery). E & F Hörster Solingen blade. Blackened bone or ebony scabbard. Gilt end-piece with floral ornament and two gilt loop bands, the top with fouled anchor. Rare. Normal wear, minor scuff on scabbard. Well-preserved.

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Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince (1362-1372). Demi Gros. First issue. La Rochelle. 2.16 gms. Half-length figure of the P

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Lot 290

Anglo-Gallic. Edward the Black Prince (1362-1372). Demi Gros. First issue. La Rochelle. 2.16 gms. Half-length figure of the Prince of Aquitaine right, sword in right hand, left hand raised, within tressure, Pirnce's name given as "ED." In legend, rev. Long cross dividing legend, pellet triplex in each angle, "R" at the end of the outer legend. Galata 199-(6/e), Elias 181a, S.8130, B.510, Poey d'Avant 3042, Dup.1124. Very rare. Pleasing portrait for type. Very Fine.

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Portugal. Afonso V, "the African" (1438-1481). Ceitil. Ceuta (Sabtah). 1.71 gms. Castle of three towers, ramparts, three gate

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Lot 408

Portugal. Afonso V, "the African" (1438-1481). Ceitil. Ceuta (Sabtah). 1.71 gms. Castle of three towers, ramparts, three gates and waves below, "C" at left, row of three pellets at right, within central circle, rev. Shield with Arms in circle. Gomes 14.07. Very Rare. Deep olive-green, near black. Choice Very Fine.

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Portugal. Pedro, as Prince Regent for Afonso VI (1667-1683). 10 Reis (Meio Vintém). 0.44 gms. "X" flanked by pellets within b

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Lot 466

Portugal. Pedro, as Prince Regent for Afonso VI (1667-1683). 10 Reis (Meio Vintém). 0.44 gms. "X" flanked by pellets within beaded circle, rev. Jerusalem Cross, pellet in each angle, within beaded circle. Gomes 14.01, KM 98. Very Rare. Pleasing tone and no weak areas. Extremely Fine and Choice for type.

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Lot 342

Papal States. Pius IX (1846-1878). Scudo, 1856 R. Anno XI. Roma. Pontiff's bust l., rev. Value and date within wreath. KM 1249. Rare. Pale gray, mottled obverse toning over some pinscratches before bust. Extremely Fine; also: Pius VII (1800-1823). Scudo, 1802 R. Anno III. Arms, rev. The Church seated in the clouds. KM 1336.2. Very Fine. (2)

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Great Britain. George III (1760-1820). Bank of England. One Shilling, 6 Pence (18 Pence), 1811. Laureate, draped and armored

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Lot 240

Great Britain. George III (1760-1820). Bank of England. One Shilling, 6 Pence (18 Pence), 1811. Laureate, draped and armored bust right, rev. Value and date within wreath. S.3771, Esc-969, KM Tn2. A superb example with lovely toning, rare so nice. NGC MS 65.

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Portugal. Antonio I, "the Prior of Crato" (1580-1583). Copper 2 Reais. Angra. 1.72 gms. Crowned Arms, rev. Cross on mound. Go

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Lot 443

Portugal. Antonio I, "the Prior of Crato" (1580-1583). Copper 2 Reais. Angra. 1.72 gms. Crowned Arms, rev. Cross on mound. Gomes 03.01. Rare. Minor earthen deposits and light porosity. About Very Fine.

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Canada. George VI (1936-1952). 50 Cents, 1947. Maple leaf, Curved "7". Head l., rev. Crowned and supported Arms. KM 36. Rare

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Lot 603

Canada. George VI (1936-1952). 50 Cents, 1947. Maple leaf, Curved "7". Head l., rev. Crowned and supported Arms. KM 36. Rare and much sought-after variety. In this cataloger's opinion overly optimistically graded by PCGS as AU 50. Some obverse hairlines. In our opinion this example grades Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

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Lot 133

Lot of Islamic Silver and AEs, 700's-1700's. Silver (14) includes Rum Seljuq lion & sun Dirham, Abbasid Dirhams; Hafsid, Ilkhan, Golden Horde, Timurid and Ottoman issues; two larger Ottoman - yirmilik of Mahmud I and qurush of Mustafa III; Billon Jital of Chingiz Khan. `adl al-khaqan type (A-1970A), Rare; AEs (11) - Umayyad Fals, Ayyubid pictorial, Qandahar civic, Amir of Qunduz, others; also one broken dirham. Generally Fine-Very Fine. (27)

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Portugal. Afonso II, "the Fat" (1211-1223). Billon Dinheiro. 0.54 gms. Cross, pellet in each angle, within circle; + REX ALFO

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Lot 367

Portugal. Afonso II, "the Fat" (1211-1223). Billon Dinheiro. 0.54 gms. Cross, pellet in each angle, within circle; + REX ALFOSVS, rev. Almond-shaped shield, pellet at center, pyramid either side; PORTVGALIE. Gomes 01.06. Rare. Small rent lower margin and edge repair. Very Fine.

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Portugal. Manuel I, "the Fortunate" (1495-1521). Cinquinho. Lisbon. 0.45 gms. Hybrid. Crowned "M" in central circle; +EMANVEL

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Lot 414

Portugal. Manuel I, "the Fortunate" (1495-1521). Cinquinho. Lisbon. 0.45 gms. Hybrid. Crowned "M" in central circle; +EMANVEL: P: R: P: ET. (the "N" retrograde), rev. Cruciform Arms in circle; +IOHANES: II: R: P: ET. Gomes 10.01. Very Rare.

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Portugal. Sebastião, "the Desired" (1557-1578). Copper Ceitel. Lisbon. 0.89 gms. Castle of three towers, each tower an outlin

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Lot 436

Portugal. Sebastião, "the Desired" (1557-1578). Copper Ceitel. Lisbon. 0.89 gms. Castle of three towers, each tower an outline ? with crown above, ramparts below with four square crests, wall below with entry, rev. Shield with Arms, pellet top, left and right. Gomes 02.01var. Rare. Deep olive-green. About Extremely Fine and Choice for type.

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Matchbox Superfast 62 Mercury Cougar with rare NON SCRIPT F Box, box has no Superfast script writing on faces, model has thin

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Lot 278

Matchbox Superfast 62 Mercury Cougar with rare NON SCRIPT F Box, box has no Superfast script writing on faces, model has thin wheels. Model mint in near mint box

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Matchbox Superfast 45 Ford Group 6 with rare yellow base, lime green body. Model near mint with few small marks in mint box

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Lot 255

Matchbox Superfast 45 Ford Group 6 with rare yellow base, lime green body. Model near mint with few small marks in mint box

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Matchbox Superfast 30 Beach Buggy with rare white interior. Model mint in near mint box

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Lot 237

Matchbox Superfast 30 Beach Buggy with rare white interior. Model mint in near mint box

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Matchbox Superfast 18 Field Car with white body, rare Twinpack model. Unboxed model overall excellent with number of small ma

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Lot 220

Matchbox Superfast 18 Field Car with white body, rare Twinpack model. Unboxed model overall excellent with number of small marks

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Matchbox Superfast 14 Iso Grifo with rare F box showing regular wheel model and Superfast in Red script, box crisp with one e

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Lot 215

Matchbox Superfast 14 Iso Grifo with rare F box showing regular wheel model and Superfast in Red script, box crisp with one end flap and inner flap have been carefully reattached internally with clear tape, dark blue model with thin wheels. Model mint in overall near mint box

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Matchbox Superfast 32 Tanker with red body, rare early issue. Model near mint unboxed, slight oxerdisation over two rear whee

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Lot 238

Matchbox Superfast 32 Tanker with red body, rare early issue. Model near mint unboxed, slight oxerdisation over two rear wheels on oneside of model, otherwise perfect!

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Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate IIIGK small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to enti

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Lot 1109

Great Britain1840 One Penny BlackPlate IIIGK small to large margins all round, tied by red Maltese Cross cancellation to entire, dated 18 Nov. 1840. from Tullow to Dublin, redirected to Roscrea, red double lined Paid datestamp on the front and with manuscript "1" for the redirection, Tullow (18.11) and red Dublin diamond (19.11) datestamps on reverse; Fine. A rare redirected Penny Black cover within Ireland. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika1922-27 IssueTrial Plates1s. imperforate sheet of six (3x2) on thick gummed paper, marginal tears

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Lot 676

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika1922-27 IssueTrial Plates1s. imperforate sheet of six (3x2) on thick gummed paper, marginal tears and the lower left stamp with some creases, otherwise fine. Very rare. Photo provenance:Stuart Rossiter, June 1983Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Ceylon1882 16c. on 24c. green, tied by Colombo "A" duplex on 1883 (21 July) disinfected entire letter to Luxembourg, redirect

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Lot 488

Ceylon1882 16c. on 24c. green, tied by Colombo "A" duplex on 1883 (21 July) disinfected entire letter to Luxembourg, redirected to Switzerland, transit and arrival markings on reverse; fine and rare. The only recorded entire letter from Ceylon to Luxembourg prior to 1900 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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AustraliaThe Kangaroo IssuesThird Watermark6d. pale ultramarine, Plate 3, Die IIB "Harrison" plate, a block of four, one show

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Lot 313

AustraliaThe Kangaroo IssuesThird Watermark6d. pale ultramarine, Plate 3, Die IIB "Harrison" plate, a block of four, one showing variety leg of kangaroo broken [3L6], fine mint. A rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2007) states this is bright ultramarine and that it is faded, both of which are incorrect. S.G. 38d/da, £2520; BW 20C/d, $3275. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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AustraliaKing George V Heads1931-36 CofA 1/4d. intensely deep turquoise, centred to left as all known examples are, slightly

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Lot 325

AustraliaKing George V Heads1931-36 CofA 1/4d. intensely deep turquoise, centred to left as all known examples are, slightly yellowish gum as usual, fine and lightly mounted mint. Very rare. R.P.S.V. (1999) and B.P.A. (2012) Certificates. BW 131E, $8500. Photo provenance:"Fordwater", November 2011Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1971 Christmas3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety lemon (Window panels) omitted, blo

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Lot 1326

(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1971 Christmas3p. Adoration of the Magi, variety lemon (Window panels) omitted, block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet with Traffic Lights, unmounted mint, tiny wrinkles, fine and rare. PFSA Certificate (1980). S.G. 895c, £1,400+. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1970 Literary Anniversaries 5d. lower marginal se-tenant block of four, variety yellow-

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Lot 1311

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1970 Literary Anniversaries 5d. lower marginal se-tenant block of four, variety yellow-bistre (value) omitted; unmounted mine. Fine and rare. Brandon Certificate (2010). S.G. 826b, £10,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Virgin Islands1879-84 CC 2½d. red-brown imperforate plate proof marginal block of four with plate number "1", large part orig

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Lot 958

Virgin Islands1879-84 CC 2½d. red-brown imperforate plate proof marginal block of four with plate number "1", large part original gum, fresh and fine. Very rare. Photo Note: This block is illustrated on pages 23 and 98 of the Migliavacca handbookprovenance:J. Charlton Henry, 1961Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Grenada1881 Revenue Stamps Surcharged - Watermark Large Star2½d. rose-lake horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, unus

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Lot 598

Grenada1881 Revenue Stamps Surcharged - Watermark Large Star2½d. rose-lake horizontal pair, variety imperforate between, unused with large part original gum, fine. Very rare. S.G. 22b, £6500. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1SD a lovely delicate impression with good margins all round, crisp ruby red Maltese Cr

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Lot 1139

Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1SD a lovely delicate impression with good margins all round, crisp ruby red Maltese Cross cancellation; fine and highly appealing. Rare. Specialised DS5uf, £7,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Leeward Islands1938-51 Issue£1 purple and black on carmine lower right corner example, variety broken lower right scroll, fre

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Lot 693

Leeward Islands1938-51 Issue£1 purple and black on carmine lower right corner example, variety broken lower right scroll, fresh mint; tiny gum skip, otherwise unmounted. Fine and rare. S.G. 114ae, £2,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1SK-SL block of four in a deep shade, black Maltese Cross cancellations, close to good

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Lot 1140

Great Britain1840 Two Pence BluePlate 1SK-SL block of four in a deep shade, black Maltese Cross cancellations, close to good margins all round. A sound and rare block. Specialised £28,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Grenada1875 (July) 1/- deep mauve showing variety "ne shilling", centred to lower left, unused without gum, fine. Very rare.

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Lot 592

Grenada1875 (July) 1/- deep mauve showing variety "ne shilling", centred to lower left, unused without gum, fine. Very rare. S.G. 13b, unpriced. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1970 British Rural Architecture 5d., variety grey-black (face value only) omitted; unmo

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Lot 1307

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1970 British Rural Architecture 5d., variety grey-black (face value only) omitted; unmounted mint. Photocopy of Brandon Certificate (2011) for lower stamp only. Rare. S.G. 815e, £17,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Gibraltar1918 War Tax ½d. green block of four, variety overprint double, unmounted mint or very lightly hinged, the first sta

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Lot 566

Gibraltar1918 War Tax ½d. green block of four, variety overprint double, unmounted mint or very lightly hinged, the first stamp with a patch of disturbed gum, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). S.G. 86a, £3,600+. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1962 National Productivity Year1/3d. ordinary, vertical pair (some perforation separati

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Lot 1269

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1962 National Productivity Year1/3d. ordinary, vertical pair (some perforation separation), the top stamp variety light blue (Queen's head) omitted and lower stamp with partial omission, both with minor bend and lower stamp with a couple of short perfs., normal for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. Rare and spectacular. Brandon Certificate (1998). S. G. 633a, £17,500+. Photo Quantity: Circa 18 mint examplesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1962 National Productivity Year1/3d. ordinary, variety light blue (Queen's head) omitte

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Lot 1270

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1962 National Productivity Year1/3d. ordinary, variety light blue (Queen's head) omitted with normal for comparison. Fine unmounted mint. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). S. G. 633a, £17,500. Photo Quantity: Circa 18 mint examplesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) South Africa1910 Parliament 2½d. selection comprising mint single, blocks of four and six, a used example, with Cape, Nat

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Lot 848

(x) South Africa1910 Parliament 2½d. selection comprising mint single, blocks of four and six, a used example, with Cape, Natal, ORC and Transvaal 2½d. affixed to piece cancelled on day of issue at Germiston and signed "Hugo" (H.S. Wilkinson, designer), five used examples cancelled on day of issue at Cape Town, Heidelberg, Merriman St, Kimberley (rare), Utrecht and Woodside, a further example, three other pieces and a card used Interprovincially Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Grenada1891 (Jan.) 1d. on 2/- orange, a block of sixty (12x6) with one showing no stop after "d" (R.3/8) and another showing

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Lot 618

Grenada1891 (Jan.) 1d. on 2/- orange, a block of sixty (12x6) with one showing no stop after "d" (R.3/8) and another showing wide space (R.5/3), unused wi9th large part or full original gum, some tone spotting on reverse which just comes through to face in places, and the lower left stamp with natural paper crease. A rare and impressive multiple. S.G. 45/a/b, £5100. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Virgin Islands1899 IssueMaster die proof in black on highly surfaced thin card (39x43mm.), showing "virgin islands" in outlin

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Lot 959

Virgin Islands1899 IssueMaster die proof in black on highly surfaced thin card (39x43mm.), showing "virgin islands" in outline only and with some background details incomplete. A fine and very rare proof. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Rhodesia1913-24 Admiral Issue1917 (Aug.) Livingstone Provisional, ½d. on 1d. rose-scarlet horizontal strip of three, [18-20]

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Lot 830

Rhodesia1913-24 Admiral Issue1917 (Aug.) Livingstone Provisional, ½d. on 1d. rose-scarlet horizontal strip of three, [18-20] of the setting, surcharge inverted, [18-19] with spaced "n y", overprint positions [38-40] and stamp positions [21-23], mint with the outer stamps unmounted; a couple on tiny light tone marks, otherwise fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 280, a, c, £4,200+. Photo provenance:Shapland, Christie's Robson Lowe, June 1993Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) South Africa1929 Air, series of four enlarged 6d. essays, comprising a vertical design printed in two different sizes and

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Lot 860

(x) South Africa1929 Air, series of four enlarged 6d. essays, comprising a vertical design printed in two different sizes and marked "1925.1." and "1925.2.", and a horizontal design (2, not dissimilar to the 1929 issue showing differences in the side ornamentation and landscape) marked "1929/1" and "1929/2", printed in black on stout, surfaced paper (204x222mm.); horizontal folding creases through a rare and desirable group. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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AustraliaLater Issues1929 (Sept.) Centenary of Western Australia 1½d. dull scarlet, marginal with part imprint, variety imper

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Lot 326

AustraliaLater Issues1929 (Sept.) Centenary of Western Australia 1½d. dull scarlet, marginal with part imprint, variety imperforate between stamp and margin, gum a little browned, otherwise fine unmounted mint. Extremely rare. S.G. 116; BW 138b, $20,000. Photo Note: Four examples exist imperforate at base. These comprise No. 75 with part imprint (this stamp), Nos. 76-77 with right half of the imprint and No. 78.provenance:Hugh Morgan, November 2012Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Western Australia1858 (23 Feb.) sailor's envelope to Leicester, headed "From G. Millican, Seaman on board H.M.S. Herald", cou

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Lot 964

Western Australia1858 (23 Feb.) sailor's envelope to Leicester, headed "From G. Millican, Seaman on board H.M.S. Herald", countersigned by Commanding Officer and bearing 1854 imperf. 1d. with margins virtually all round (just cut-into at top right) tied by void obliterator in brownish red, showing very fine "post office/Crown/albany/western australia" oval h.s in brownish red and, on reverse, clear arrival c.d.s. (7.4); some minor light age stains though an attractive and very rare soldier's rate cover, being one of only two recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). Photo provenance:"Austin", May 1985Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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AustraliaLater Issues1940 (July) Australian Imperial Forces2d. scarlet, a lower right corner block of four showing large part

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Lot 356

AustraliaLater Issues1940 (July) Australian Imperial Forces2d. scarlet, a lower right corner block of four showing large part plate number "2", fine unmounted mint. Very rare. S.G. 197; BW 219zc, $5000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Northern RhodesiaRevenue Stamps1955 "Migrant Labourer's Work Book", page 1 removed as required, pages 3, 7 and 8 each bea

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Lot 768

(x) Northern RhodesiaRevenue Stamps1955 "Migrant Labourer's Work Book", page 1 removed as required, pages 3, 7 and 8 each bearing Employment Stamp 5/- blue (4) cancelled by Rhodesia Railways African Affairs Dept. or Office of the R.C., Bulawayo (2) datestamps in violet. Rare. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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China1897 Red Revenue large figure 4c. on 3c. deep red, part original gum, small thin, fine appearance and rare. S.G. 90, £2,

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Lot 490

China1897 Red Revenue large figure 4c. on 3c. deep red, part original gum, small thin, fine appearance and rare. S.G. 90, £2,250. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 Christmas3½p. PVAD, variety turquoise-green (leg, robe, etc.) omitted, normal for

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Lot 1342

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1973 Christmas3½p. PVAD, variety turquoise-green (leg, robe, etc.) omitted, normal for comparison; unmounted mint (toned as are all the known examples). Rare. Brandon Certificate (2008). S.G. 948i, £6,250. Photo Quantity: Circa 10 mintSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika1922-27 IssueTrial Plates1s. complete imperforate sheet of six (3x2) in reddish purple and orange

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Lot 677

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika1922-27 IssueTrial Plates1s. complete imperforate sheet of six (3x2) in reddish purple and orange-yellow on thick paper, some very slight creasing otherwise fine. Very rare and most attractive. Photo provenance:Stuart Rossiter, June 1983Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1998 British Land Speed Record Holders Sir Henry Seagrave's Sunbeam, 26p. cylinder bloc

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Lot 1347

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1998 British Land Speed Record Holders Sir Henry Seagrave's Sunbeam, 26p. cylinder block of ten (2x5), the fourth vertical row variety rosine (face value) omitted; unmounted mint. Spectacular and rare. S.G. 2060a, £9,500. Photo Quantity: Circa 20 mintSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Cyprus1879 (5 Aug.) envelope (222x90mm.) from Limassol to the "Emlak Chief Cashier" (a quasi charitable body) at Nicosia, bea

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Lot 498

Cyprus1879 (5 Aug.) envelope (222x90mm.) from Limassol to the "Emlak Chief Cashier" (a quasi charitable body) at Nicosia, bearing Great Britain ½d. rose Plate 15 and 1d. red Plate 221 tied by three fine "975" and with Nicosia c.d.s. at foot dated 12 February 1884 in error, the reverse with despatch, Larnaca (6.8) and Nicosia (7.8) c.d.s.; a couple of creases at left and fractionally truncated at foot, otherwise fine. A very rare 1½d. internal rate franking. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Leeward Islands1897 (27 July) underfranked envelope to Guadeloupe bearing 1897 Jubilee ½d. tied by Dominica c.d.s., upon arri

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Lot 685

Leeward Islands1897 (27 July) underfranked envelope to Guadeloupe bearing 1897 Jubilee ½d. tied by Dominica c.d.s., upon arrival showing manuscript "1/15" alongside "T" and bearing French Postage Due 30c. red with arrival c.d.s. (28.7) with a further strike on reverse. A rare postage due cover bearing this issue. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1966 "england winners" 4d., imperforate Printer's waste block of four from the lowe

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Lot 1282

(x) Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1966 "england winners" 4d., imperforate Printer's waste block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet with traffic lights, on gummed, unwatermarked paper; creased and soiled. Rare. S.G. 700P Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Falkland Islands1933 Centenary IssueCovers1933 (2 Jan.) envelope from Fox Bay to Ronald Southey in Kent, bearing 5/- blac

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Lot 541

(x) Falkland Islands1933 Centenary IssueCovers1933 (2 Jan.) envelope from Fox Bay to Ronald Southey in Kent, bearing 5/- black and yellow neatly cancelled by superb "fox bay" FB.1 c.d.s.; a fine and rare first day of use cover. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great Britain1876Prepared for use but not issued 8d. purple-brown, EB, original gum, fresh colour and good perfs., centred to

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Lot 1189

Great Britain1876Prepared for use but not issued 8d. purple-brown, EB, original gum, fresh colour and good perfs., centred to left as is often found, fine. A rare stamp. S.G. 156a, £9,750. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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British East Africa1890-95 "Sun and Crown" Definitive IssueIssued Stamps8a. grey block of four from the top of the sheet show

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Lot 433

British East Africa1890-95 "Sun and Crown" Definitive IssueIssued Stamps8a. grey block of four from the top of the sheet showing part papermaker's watermark, unused without gum, fresh and fine. A very rare multiple with only three unused blocks recorded, one of which is in the Royal Collection. S.G. 13, £1,100+. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainPostal History1844 (4 May) entire from Spain to Guernsey with red Cartagena, Espagne/St. J. de Luz. datestamps a

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Great BritainPostal History1844 (4 May) entire from Spain to Guernsey with red Cartagena, Espagne/St. J. de Luz. datestamps and superb and very rare Guernsey "8" marking on the front, on reverse Nantes Bordeaux and Guernsey (with inverted "7" for first "4" in "1844") transit and arrival datestamps; fine. An Exhibition cover. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1997 Royal Golden Wedding 20p. vertical strip of three, top stamp face value omitted; u

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Lot 1346

Great BritainQueen Elizabeth II Issues1997 Royal Golden Wedding 20p. vertical strip of three, top stamp face value omitted; unmounted mint. Rare. Photocopy of B.P.A. Certificate (2010) for vertical strip of four. S.G. 2011a, £25,000. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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