Stamps and Covers of Asia
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# 1001 - Afghanistan 1873-74 dated 1920 Shahi black complete sheet of sixty (6... »
Afghanistan 1873-74 dated 1920 Shahi black complete sheet of sixty (6x10), small red expert's handstamp on reverse and discreet pen...
£400 to £600
# 1002 - Afghanistan 1880 (2 Sept.) entire autograph letter (without envelope)... »
Afghanistan 1880 (2 Sept.) entire autograph letter (without envelope) from Captain Bloomfield Gough to his mother having been on Lo...
£80 to £100
# 1003 - British P.O. in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 1882-85 12c. blue, l... »
British P.O. in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 1882-85 12c. blue, large part original gum, fine and very fresh. R.P.S. Certificat...
£200 to £300
# 1004 - British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 12c. blue ove... »
British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 12c. blue overprinted with Type 2, cancelled by part Consulate coat-of-arms...
£300 to £400
# 1005 - British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 24c. green ov... »
British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CC 24c. green overprinted with Type 2, cancelled by Bangkok oblong of bars and...
£400 to £500
# 1006 - British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 2c. pale rose... »
British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 2c. pale rose showing variety overprint double (close), unused with part or...
£600 to £800
# 1007 - British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 6c. lilac wit... »
British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 6c. lilac with variety overprint double (close), cancelled by "singapore/p....
£800 to £1,000
# 1008 - British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 8c. orange sh... »
British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok) Watermark Crown CA 8c. orange showing variety overprint double (close), lightly cancelled by "...
£1,000 to £1,200
# 1009 - Brunei 1895 Star and Crescent 10c. pair with margin at top, variety i... »
Brunei 1895 Star and Crescent 10c. pair with margin at top, variety imperforate, fine unmounted mint. Rare.
£1,000 to £1,200
# 1010 - Brunei 1895 (22 July) Parker envelopes (2) registered to London, bear... »
Brunei 1895 (22 July) Parker envelopes (2) registered to London, bearing 1895 ½c., 1c., 2c., 3c., 5c., 8c. and 10c. cancelled by Br...
£250 to £300
# 1011 - Brunei 1906 3c. on 4c. line through "b", and 2c. on 8c. blo... »
Brunei 1906 3c. on 4c. line through "b", and 2c. on 8c. block of four, 1908-22 3c., 10c. watermark inverted and $25, the latter wit...
£150 to £200
# 1012 - Burma 1826 (7 Sept.) entire written from 45th Regt at Rangoon address... »
Burma 1826 (7 Sept.) entire written from 45th Regt at Rangoon addressed to England, showing various rate marks and, on reverse "mad...
£150 to £180
# 1013 - Burma 1856-90 covers (22) and loose stamps/pieces (34) including 1856... »
Burma 1856-90 covers (22) and loose stamps/pieces (34) including 1856 (8 Oct.) entire to Calcutta showing framed sans-serif "regist...
£150 to £200
# 1014 - Burma 1910-12 1a. stationery card, ½a. stationery envelopes (4, one d... »
Burma 1910-12 1a. stationery card, ½a. stationery envelopes (4, one damaged) and postcards (2), six cancelled with Rangoon machine...
£150 to £200
# 1015 - Burma 1937 3p. to 25r. set of eighteen, fine mint. »
Burma 1937 3p. to 25r. set of eighteen, fine mint.
£600 to £800
# 1016 - Burma Railway T.P.O. Davis Type 66 1904-26 covers/cards (58) and loose... »
Burma Railway T.P.O. Davis Type 66 1904-26 covers/cards (58) and loose stamps (3) comprising R1 in set Nos.1 (3) and 2 (2), R1 out s...
£300 to £400
# 1017 - Burma Railway T.P.O. Davis Type 67 A collection on covers and cards (1... »
Burma Railway T.P.O. Davis Type 67 A collection on covers and cards (139) including R1 IN, Blob and OUT, R2 IN and OUT, R3 OUT, R4 I...
£500 to £600
# 1018 - Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (7 Nov.) envelope ex the Gr... »
Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (7 Nov.) envelope ex the Groth correspondence to Denmark, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied b...
£150 to £200
# 1019 - Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (16 Nov.) photographic post... »
Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (16 Nov.) photographic postcard to USA bearing 1a. tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-...
£120 to £150
# 1020 - Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (5 Dec.) envelope (fault to... »
Burma World War I Censors The Cachets 1914 (5 Dec.) envelope (fault top right corner) to USA, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied by "rang...
£200 to £250
Afghanistan
(x) Afghanistan1873-74 dated 1920 Shahi black complete sheet of sixty (6x10), small red expert's handstamp on reverse and discreet pencil annotation, very fine and rare in this format. August Drahn Certificate (1962). S.G. 13Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Afghanistan1880 (2 Sept.) entire autograph letter (without envelope) from Captain Bloomfield Gough to his mother having been on Lord Roberts' march from Kabul to Kandahar having defeated Ayub Khan at the battle of Maiwan. The letter, written over four sides of lettersheet, is headed "Khandahar!!!!!!" and begins, "Hoooooraaaayyy, glorious victory!!!!!!*****" and gives details of the march "I always used to go to sleep on my horse & wake with a horrid start finding myself just tumbling off. & oh how hot it was as we used not to get into our tents till the afternoon", having arrived "we found Ay...
British P.O. in Siam (Bangkok)
(x) British P.O. in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CC1882-85 12c. blue, large part original gum, fine and very fresh. R.P.S. Certificate (1996). S.G. 8, £1,600. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CC12c. blue overprinted with Type 2, cancelled by part Consulate coat-of-arms h.s. in violet and light dumb obliterator, fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. 8a, £1,000. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CC24c. green overprinted with Type 2, cancelled by Bangkok oblong of bars and Singapore dumb obliterators, two very minor faults at upper right not affecting fine appearance. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. 9a, £1,500. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CA2c. pale rose showing variety overprint double (close), unused with part original gum, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. 15b, £2,750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CA6c. lilac with variety overprint double (close), cancelled by "singapore/p.o." undated double-ring h.s., creased at upper right otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 19var. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British Post Office in Siam (Bangkok)Watermark Crown CA8c. orange showing variety overprint double (close), lightly cancelled by "singapore/p.o." undated double-ring h.s., fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2000). S.G. 20c, £4,250. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Brunei
Brunei1895 Star and Crescent 10c. pair with margin at top, variety imperforate, fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. 7a, £3,250. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brunei1895 (22 July) Parker envelopes (2) registered to London, bearing 1895 ½c., 1c., 2c., 3c., 5c., 8c. and 10c. cancelled by Brunei c.d.s., one in combination with Labuan 1894 Pictorial 6c. strip of three (on reverse), the other with 18c., both tied by Labuan c.d.s., showing "R" in oval, "registered/no" h.s. with arrival c.d.s. on reverse;Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Brunei1906 3c. on 4c. line through "b", and 2c. on 8c. block of four, 1908-22 3c., 10c. watermark inverted and $25, the latter with slightly disturbed gum. All unused, mixed condition. S.G. £991Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Burma
Burma1826 (7 Sept.) entire written from 45th Regt at Rangoon addressed to England, showing various rate marks and, on reverse "madras ship letter" (21.10) c.d.s., framed "india letter/deal" and arrival datestamp. The usual minor creasing and staining not detracting the overall appearance. A scarce early letter.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Burma1856-90 covers (22) and loose stamps/pieces (34) including 1856 (8 Oct.) entire to Calcutta showing framed sans-serif "registered no." in red (Type R1) with, on reverse, "rangoon/p.o." double-ring and arrival datestamps; 1858 envelope (with letter) from GB to Rangoon (stamp cut out) and 1860 (6 Oct.) envelope from Calcutta to Rangoon bearing 1a. pair, both showing, on reverse, framed "rangoon/ship letter/paid" d.s. in red; 1866 entire from Moulmein to Calcutta bearing, on reverse, ½. tied by slightly over-inked "B/127" obliterator; 1870s ½a. stationery envelope to India cancelled by diamo...
Burma1910-12 1a. stationery card, ½a. stationery envelopes (4, one damaged) and postcards (2), six cancelled with Rangoon machine d.s. (Type M1, one with postmark cut short), and one with Rangoon R.M.S. (Type M1; 18.11.12). An interesting groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Burma1937 3p. to 25r. set of eighteen, fine mint. S.G. 1-18, £3,000. Photo for 10r. to 25r.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaRailway T.P.O.Davis Type 661904-26 covers/cards (58) and loose stamps (3) comprising R1 in set Nos.1 (3) and 2 (2), R1 out set No. 2, R2 in set Nos. 1 (3), 2 (4), 3 (2) and 4 (3), R3 out set No. 1, 2, 3 (3) and 4 (2), R4 in set No. 4, R5 in set Nos. 2 and 3, R10 in set No. 1, 2, 3 (6) and 4, R25 in set No. 3, R26 out set No. 1, R27 in set No.?, R27 out set Nos. 2 and 3, R29 in set No. 1 (8), R30 in set No. 1 (4), R34 in set No. 1, R50 set No., 2 and fms 8 out. An interesting lot worth viewingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
BurmaRailway T.P.O.Davis Type 67A collection on covers and cards (139) including R1 IN, Blob and OUT, R2 IN and OUT, R3 OUT, R4 IN and OUT, R5 IN, R8 IN and Blob, R9 IN and OUT, R10 IN, Blob and OUT, R11 IN, R15 IN, R18, R20 IN, R21 IN, R22 OUT, R24 IN, R25 IN, R27 OUT, R28 IN, R29 IN, R30 IN and OUT, R31 IN, R33 IN, R34 IN, R35 IN and Blob and R37 IN. A good lot worth viewingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1914 (7 Nov.) envelope ex the Groth correspondence to Denmark, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-ring d.s. and showing clear straight-line "passed censor" without stop in blue-black (Type RCS1); the envelope a little crumpled at left and with other lesser peripheral faults. Rare, only six examples recorded of which three are from Burma, this being the earliest. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1914 (16 Nov.) photographic postcard to USA bearing 1a. tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-ring d.s., showing different Rangoon R.M.S. datestamp alongside (18.11) and fair to fine strike of straight-line "passed censor" without stop in blue-black (Type RCS1). Rare, only six examples recorded of which three are from Burma. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1914 (5 Dec.) envelope (fault top right corner) to USA, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-ring d.s., and 1914 (30 Nov.) picture postcard from Totok D.E.I. to "Burma Mines Ltd., Nam Tu, Northern Shan States" and bearing 1c.; both showing very fine and good to fine strikes of straight-line "passed censor" with stop (Type RCS2; the former the earliest recorded) in violet. Rare, only ten covers and three postcards recordedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (8 Jan.) envelope from Athlone bearing 2a.6p. and (15 Jan.) envelope from Bassein bearing ½a. (damaged) and 1a. pair tied by "rangoon r.m.s. set 1/sor" double-ring d.s., both addressed to USA and showing straight-line "passed by censor." in violetSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (19 Jan.) picture postcard to USA, bearing 1a. tied by indistinct c.d.s. and showing "rangoon r.m.s. set 1" double-ring d.s. (Proud Type D5; 22.1) alongside, and 1915 (25 Jan.) small ½a. stationery envelope (small faults) uprated with 2a. tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-ring d.s.; both showing fine straight-line "passed by censor" with stop in violet (Type RCS2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (31 Jan.) 1a. stationery card and (7 Mar.) coloured picture postcard bearing 1a. tied by "rangoon r.m.s. set 1/sor" double-ring d.s., both addressed to USA and showing fine straight-line "passed by censor" with stop in violet and in blue respectively (Type RCS2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (17 Apr.) envelope ex the Grahame correspondence from Rangoon to Colorado USA, bearing ½d. (2), showing straight-line "passed by censor" with stop in violet (Type RCS2Av) with New York tax h.s. and US Postage Due 2c. (3) cancelled in manuscript. UnusualSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (27 Feb.) envelope ex the Grahame correspondence from Bassein to Colorado USA, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set-1" double-ring d.s. and showing fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in blue (Type RCS3). Rare, twelve covers recorded including one incoming. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (6 Mar.) envelope ex the Grahame correspondence from Maymyo to Colorado USA, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair tied by "rangoon r.m.s./set-1" double-ring d.s. and showing fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in blue (Type RCS3). Rare, twelve covers recorded including one incoming. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (13 Mar.) envelope (soiled) from USA to Rangoon showing tax markings and, on reverse, "rangoon g.p.o. no 2/unpaid" octagonal d.s. (3.4), and 1915 (3 Apr.) envelope ex the Grahame correspondence to Colorado USA and bearing ½a. and 1a. pair; both showing fine and good to fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in blue (Type RCS3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (3 Apr.) envelope (soiled) registered from Rangoon bearing ½a. and 4a., and 1915 (9 Apr.) envelope (slightly soiled) from Taunggu bearing ½a. and 1a. pair; both addressed to USA and showing good to fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in blue (Type RSC3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (15 Apr.) envelope (lightly soiled) from Rangoon bearing 1a., and 1915 (Apr.) envelope from Tavoy bearing 2a.; both addressed to USA and showing mainly fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in violet-blue (Type RCS3A). Rare, seven covers recorded in this colourSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (17 Apr.) envelope ex the Grahame correspondence from Rangoon to Colorado USA, bearing 1a. block of four cancelled with central "rangoon r.m.s. set 1/sor" double-ring d.s. and showing mainly very fine straight-line "passed by censor, rangoon" in violet-blue (Type RSC3A). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1915 (5 May) - 1916 (11 Apr.) envelopes (26, three registered and one from USA), postcards (7, one from USA) and pieces (7), virtually all addressed to USA, each showing seriffed circular "passed censor,/Arms/rangoon" in violet (Type RCS4, two without comma after "censor"); also four covers with forged cachets. Condition very mixedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (Feb.) envelope from Mandalay and 1916 (8 Mar.) envelope from Rangoon, both to Boston USA bearing ½a. and 1a. pair and showing fair to fine and fine sans-serif circular "passed by censor/Arms/rangoon" in violet (Type RCS5)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (21 Feb.) envelope from Rangoon to Boston USA, bearing 2a.6p. and showing good to fine sans-serif circular "passed by censor/Arms/rangoon" in violet (Type RCS5). Rare, twelve covers recorded, this being the earliest. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (28 Feb.) envelope from Mandalay to Boston USA, bearing ½a. and 1a. pair and showing fine sans-serif circular "passed by censor/Arms/rangoon" in violet (Type RSC5). Rare, twelve covers recorded. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (31 Mar.) ½a. stationery envelope uprated with 1a. pair from Thonze, and1916 (16 Apr.) envelope from Mandalay bearing ½a. and 1a. (2), both to Boston USA and showing fair to fine sans-serif circular "passed by censor/Arms/rangoon" in violet (Type RCS5)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (7 Apr.) German POW Parcel Acknowledgement card from Soltau POW Camp, Hanover sent to H.G. Fletcher, Customs House, Swatow (received 20.5), then sent to Teng Yueh (received 15.6) where Fletcher was Customs Agent at border crossing, showing "rangoon r.m.s./set 1" double-ring d.s. (6.6) and a fine strike of circular seriffed "passed by censor,/Arms/rangoon." in violet (Type RCS4). Most unusual. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Cachets1916 (Oct.) - 1918 (1 June) envelopes (13, ten incoming mostly from Straits Settlements) and cards (7, three incoming), all showing triangular "passed censor rangoon" in violet (Type RCS7 for Nos. 1 (6), 2 (8), 3 (5) and 4 with many good strikes, condition mixedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Labels1914 (21 Sept.) - 1918 (Dec.) collection of envelopes (78, twenty-seven incoming, mostly from Straits Settlements but three from Cambodia and one from Thailand) showing a wide range of labels including Types RCL 1 (4), 1a. (only known example), 2 (4), 3 (4), 6a (14) 6av (2), 6b (12), 6c (14), 7 7a (9), 7b (2) and 7c (8); condition very mixed therefore careful viewing strongly recommendedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaWorld War I CensorsThe Kurt Groth CorrespondenceKurt Groth came from Svenborg then in Schleswig part of Ducy of Schleswig-Holstein. He was the Agent in Rangoon of Behn Meyer & Co. Ltd. After WWI began he was considered a foreign national subject to imprisonment. His mail was subject to censorship and forms some of the earliest censored mail from Burma. Subsequently he was interned at Ahmednagar, India.His wife, Thora, returned to her family, Marsmann in Svenborg, just before the start of the war, possibly sick. She caught a ship, the S.S. Gloucestershire, at Port Said which was possibly a...
Burma Japanese Occupation
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (May) overprinted at Myaungmya, Type 1 on KGV 9p., 1a.6p. and Official 6a., on KGVI 9p. and 4a. (B.P.A. certificate, 2019) and Official 3p., 6p., 1a., 2a. block of four and 4a. (3), and Type 2 on KGVI 3p., 6p., 9p., 1a., 2a. and 4a.; handstamped at Pyapon Type 4 6p., 1a. and 2a.; and overprinted at Henzada Type 5 on KGV 3p. (2, one with overprint double), 9p. (2, one with B.P.A. certificate, 1960) and 2a., on KGVI 1p., 6p. (2), 1a. (6 including a block of four), 1½a., 2a. (2), 4a. and Official 3p., 6p. and 1½a., fine mint and Henzada KGV 3p. (6 including a bloc...
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (May) overprinted at Myaungmya, Type I on KGV 9p. (2), 3½a. (2, one with offset on reverse) and Official 6a., KGVI 9p. (2), 1a. and Official 3p. (2), 6p., 1a litho (2), 2a. and 4a., fine mint. S.G. J1-J5, J7-J9, J10-J11, £1,792Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (May) overprinted at Myaungmya, Type 1 on KGVI 9p. yellow-green, 1a. purple-brown and 4a. greenish blue singles; overprinted Type 2 6p. bright blue, 9p. yellow-green and 1a. purple-brown blocks of four; overprinted Type 4 1a. purple brown (2) and 2a. carmine (3); all except 9p. yellow-green block unused. Mixed condition though a good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (May) overprinted at Henzada, Type 5 on KGV 3p. (23 including a block of sixteen with one showing "pin flaw" and a pair, one with overprint double), 9p. and 2a., on KGVI 1p. (2), 3p. (3), 6p. (6, one with overprint double), 1a. (3), 1½a. (3, one with "pin flaw"), 2a. (4), 4a. (4) and Official 3p., 6p. and 1½a., fine mint. S.G. J22-J29, J30-J35, £2,000+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (1 June) Yano Seal (1a.) red block of four, pair and singles (3, one used), fine unused without gum as issued. B.P.A. Certificate (1989) for block. S.G. J45, £470. Photoprovenance:Dato Professor Cheah Jin Seng, January 2023Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (22 Sept.) Anna/Rupee surcharges, ¼a. on 1s., ½a. on 2a., ¾a. on 3s., 1a. on 5s., 3a. on 7s., 4a. on 4s. (2, one used), 8a. in black on 8s., 8a. in red on 8s. used, 1r. on 10s. (2, one used), 2r. on 20s. (both) and 5r. on 30s. (both), the ¼a. thinned, the others mostly fine. S.G. J47-J56, £1,205Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese Occupation1942 (Oct.) New Currency surcharges, Farmer 5c. on 1a. unused and used, Pictorial 2c. on ½a. on 2s. and 20c. on 8a. on 8s. used, 3c. on ¾a. on 3s. (2, one surcharged in blue), 10c. on 3a. on 7s. and 15c. on 4a. on 4s. unused, plus 1c. on ¼a. on 1s. (2) and 2c. on ½a. on 2s. (5) fiscally used on piece, and 1942 Cents surcharges 1c. on ¼a. on 1s., 3c. on ¾a. on 3s., 10c. on 3a. on 7s., 15c. on 4a. on 4s. pair and 20c. on 8a. on 8c. pair on piece, all used, and 2c. on ½a. on 2s., 3c. in blue on ¾a. on 3s., 5c. on 5s. 15c. on 4s. and 20c. on 8c. unused; generally fine....
(x) BurmaJapanese OccupationPostal StationeryBurmese Independence Army 1a. envelope unused (2, different types of overprint), circular overprint envelope (faults) used post-war from Pegu (registered) to Nattalin, 1942 philatelic envelopes (2) with circular overprints used from Henzada and Kyonpyaw, and 1942 commercially used front to RangoonSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese OccupationPostal StationeryBurmese Independence Army 1942 (25 July) 1a. envelope to Henzada, uprated with Type 1 on KGVI Official 4a., tied by "myaungmya" double-ring d.s. and showing arrival datestamp (29.7) on reverse. Scarce. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) BurmaJapanese OccupationCover1942 (9 Oct.) card written form Mr. Satake working at the Sankyo Kabushiki Company, Rangoon Branch to Mr Kentaro Mizuno at the main branch of the Sankyo Kabushiki Company in Osaka, bearing ½a. on 2s. bright scarlet tied by "rangoon g.p.o./sorting" double-ring d.s., showing below Ito, (the Japanese post officer of Rangoon G.P.O) censor seal. Fine. The interesting content about the life in Rangoon "... I arrived in Rangoon 17 September. I'm fine here don't worry. Here I met Mr Inoue and Mr. Ito, they are taking care of me...The accommodation of the company is 2 r...
(x) BurmaMilitary Administration Postal Stationery1a. envelopes with framed "british military admin/burma postage/two 2 annas" unused (3) with signatures of Maung U Tin, Maung U Tun Tin and Lt. Col. U Thein, and used from Experimental P.O. No. 2 (2), one to Rangoon with signature of Maung U Tin,, the other (a little soiled) to India with signature of Maung U Tun TinSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bushire
(x) BushirePostal Card1915 5ch. red U.P.U. card overprinted "bushire/under british/occupation", addressed locally with two strikes of "bouchir (depart)" (6.10) c.d.s. Very fine and scarce. Persiphila PC34 (DBUP2). PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ceylon
Ceylon1857-59 Watermark Star, ImperforatePlate Proofs1d. and 1/9d. (margin at left) singles, 4d., 6d. and 2/- (margin at left) horizontal pairs, and 6d. horizontal strip of three (margin at top), all in black on unwatermarked wove paper, one 6d. with light crease and tone spot otherwise fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1857-59 Watermark Star, ImperforateIssued Stamps1d. deep turquoise-blue strip of four, pair and single, 2d. green, 2d. yellow-green , 5d. chestnut, 6d. purple-brown (on small piece) and 10d. orange, all with four margins, the 1d. strip and pair with some red cancellation ink on face, fine used. S.G. 2, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 9, £1,200Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1857-59 Watermark Star, ImperforateIssued Stamps9d. purple-brown with good margins, neatly cancelled by oval of bars, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). S.G. 8, £950. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1857-59 Watermark Star, ImperforateIssued Stamps1/- slate-violet pair with good to large margins, both cancelled by oval of bars, fine. S.G. 10, £800. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1857-59 Watermark Star, ImperforateIssued Stamps2/- dull blue with good to large margins showing small portion of adjoining stamp at top, lightly cancelled by oval of bars, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1970). S.G. 12, £1,400. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1858 glazed paper, imperf ½d. dull mauve with full sheet margin at left, fine unmounted mint, and 1864 glazed paper, perf 12½ ½d.dull mauve, short perf at bottom left otherwise fine with large part original gum. S.G. 17, 18, £540Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1859 (7 Apr.) entire from Kandy to Bombay, bearing 1857-59 5d. chestnut with good to large margins, tied by oval of bars and showing, on reverse, Kandy Post Paid, Madras and arrival datestampsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1859 (29 Oct.) envelope from Colombo to Paris, marked "per Steamer Simla & overland", bearing 1857-59 2d. green with close to good margins, tied by oval of bars, showing handstruck "8" with red despatch and arrival datestamps; also 186? front and part back from Colombo to Jaffna, bearing 1861-64 rough perf 14 to 15½ 1d. blue tied by oval of bars. Two neat and attractive frankingsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1861-64 watermark Star, rough perf 14 to 15½, 1d. dull blue with margin at left and 9d. deep brown, both in an unused horizontal pair with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 28, 33, £680Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1861-64 watermark Star, rough perf 14 to 15½, prepared for use but not issued 1/9d. light green, fine with part original gum. S.G. 36, £750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1863-66 CC 2d. emerald pair with watermark reversed, and 6d.sepia pair with margin at foot, and 1867-70 CC 2d. olive-bistre vertical pair with watermark inverted and 10d. red-orange pair fine mint. S.G. 50e, 55, 64cw, 70b, £1,580Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1864 glazed paper, perf 12½ ½d. dull mauve pair cancelled to order with oval of bars, and 1861-64 watermark Star, clean-cut perf 14 to 15½ 9d. purple-brown cancelled by oval of bars; fine. S.G. 18, 25, £675Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1872 2c., 4c., 8c., 16c., 24c., 36c., 48c. and 96c. die proofs in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), each marked "before hardening" and dated between "Aug 23 1871" and "Sept. 6 1871", fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1872 2c., 4c., 8c., 16c., 36c., 48c. and 96c., each in a top right corner pair in near to issued colour on thin surfaced card and each overprinted "cancelled", fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ceylon1885 CC, perf 14 5c. on 32c. slate block of twelve (3x4), fine mint. S.G. 155, £900Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryAn unused and used collection comprising Cards 1872-1939 including 1872 2c. 1880 6c., 1885 2½c. on 2c., 1885 5c. on 8c. and 10c. on 2c., each overprinted "cancelled" in red, 1885 5c. on 6c. used showing French maritime d.s., 10c. on 2c. unused, 1893 2c. on 3c., 1893 2c.+2c., 1893-94 2c. without stop (2) and 1894 5c. diagonally overprinted "specimen" in red, and 1893 2c. and 2c. reply paid, 1896 2c. (2) and 2c. reply paid (2) overprinted "specimen" in black; Letter Cards 1894-1921; Envelopes 1857-1938 including 1857-59 1d. (2) and 2/- (a little soiled) unused, 1885-8...
(x) CeylonPostal Stationeryc.1885 artist's original hand drawn sketches in pencil, numbered 1 to 8, on brown tracing paper, No. 1 for 2c.card showing heading and stamp design endorsed "The new 2c. Postage Stamp to be used in place of this"; No. 2 for the 5c. Letter Card showing heading endorsed "Border & lettering supplied from Ceylon" and stamp design endorsed "The new 2c. Postage Stamp to be used with value altered to 5 Cents"; Nos. 3, 4 and 5 various instructions regarding opening and transmission; Nos. 6, 7 and 8 being stamp designs for the 2c., 5c., 6c. Postcards, Letter Cards, Envelopes...
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryCards1879-80 8c. with small "c" on 2c. violet used from Galle to Bengal, and 8c. with large "C" used from Colombo to London and showing "Naples,/Marseilles/or/Southampton." crossed through in manuscript; both a little soiled and the former with central vertical crease. Very rare with few examples of both known. H&G 2, 2a. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryCards1884 6½c. hand drawn light artist's sketch on red printed card, marked "Appd, EB" and dated "16 may 84", fine. Photoprovenance:De La Rue archives, June 1976Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryCards1885 "2½ cents" on 2c. violet (3) showing "including the Card." measuring 22mm., 21.5mm. and 20.5mm., and "2½ cents" on 6c. blue (2, one with very widely spaced surcharge double; R.P.S. certificate, 1998), the other with "1" of "½" omitted; 1885 10c. on 8c. red-brown (2), one showing wider spacing "1" and "0", and with surcharge inverted (R.P.S. certificate 2001); condition a little mixedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryCards1885 2½c. on 8c. red-brown, two unadopted essays, one with surcharge in upper case and the other in lower case, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryCards1888-91 unadopted essays comprising "three/cents" in red sans-serif letters (2, one with surcharge double) on 5c. blue, "three/cents" in black sans-serif letters with surcharge double (lightly toned) on 5c. blue, "three/cents" in large black sans-serif letters on 10c. brown, also "three" on 10c. brown with surcharge grossly misplaced to left. A fine lotSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryEnvelope1857 embossed proof of the head with large uncleared oval surround, in black on glazed card (27x82mm.) numbered "2" in pencil at foot; also piece of tracing paper showing rectangle for stamp impression with screws n three sides and marked "Top of clamp" in red ink. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) CeylonPostal StationeryPostal Orders1889? 50c. and 1r., both unused, fine ScarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
CeylonRevenue StampsForeign Bill1862 1d. imperforate plate proof block of six (3x2) in black on wove paper, a touch soiled at foot otherwise fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
CeylonRevenue StampsForeign Bill1862 1d., 6d. and 2/- unused; 1d., 2d., 6d., 1/-, 1/6d., 2/- and 4/- used either with handstamp or in manuscript (1/6d. and 2/-); and £1 and £1.10 handstamped "Cancelled", both with adherences on reverse. A good lotSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
CeylonRevenue StampsForeign Bill1862 colourless embossed 1/8d. and 3/4d., both crossed by manuscript marking, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CeylonRevenue StampsStamp Duty1903 (31 March) ledger sheet piece (170x325mm.) headed "Appendix A", "Ceylon, Regn. 130/01" bearing fifteen bicoloured imperforate colour trials inscribed "stamp duty" for values 5c. (8), and 25c. (7), each with manuscript annotations to left giving the issued denomination for the particular colour combination. Also, at foot, manuscript "Approved" above typewritten label "This scheme of colours was approved by Sir William Mercer on April 2nd, 1903". Sheet with folds well clear of proofs, very fine and attractive. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addi...
China
(x) China1942-44 Central trust Print 16c. olive-brown variety thin "16" in a lower right corner imprint block of ten on native paper showing some colouration; horizontal crease through the lower pair with the variety. S.G. 629Ac; Chan 549aSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
ChinaNorth ChinaSuiyuan-Inner Mongolia Border Area: 1949 $2 on $3,000 deep claret, unused; fine and scarce. S.G. NC378, £750Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) ChinaSilver YuanKwangsi Province: 1949 (17 May) air mail envelope to Singapore bearing, on the reverse, 5c. on $40,000 blue-green in an irregular block of fourteen tied by Kwangsi province dotted c.d.s. with Hong Kong transit (21.5) alongside; ageing and soiling with two punch holes one side. Also 5c. on $20,000 on 10c. green in a block of eight cancelled by a similar cancellationSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) ChinaSilver YuanTemporary Meter Labels - Canton: 1949 (11 Sept.) envelope bearing, on the reverse, Canton 25c. label tête-bêche pair with 1949 10c. deep lilac tied by dotted Kwangtung c.d.s.; some creasing and age faultsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
ChinaPeople's Republic1979 (10 Nov.) Camellias of Yunnan 2y. miniature sheet, (small ink mark at right), and 1980 Year of the Monkey 8f., both unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. MS2922, 2968 / Yang T37m, T234, £1,610Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) ChinaPeople's Republic1980 New Year "Year of the Monkey" 8f. vermilion, black and gold, unmounted mint; the usual tiny black marks on reverse, fine. A modern rarity. Yang T234; S.G. 2968, £1,500. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) ChinaPeople's RepublicPostal Stationery: Art Pictorial Envelopes: 1959 8f. cards numbered 25-27, each with commemorative cancellation; some ageing or toning. (3 covers)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong Kong
(x) Hong Kongc.1910 mint and used bamboo cards and notepaper (10), each showing colour illustrations of Hong Kong views. A scarce and most attractive group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong Kong1938-52 a selection (18) of full unmounted sheets including 1938-52 in sheets of one hundred and twenty 1c., 2c., 4c., 5c., 8c., 10c., 15c., 20c. black, 25c. bright blue, 30c. yellowish olive, 50c. and $1 dull lilac and blue showing variety short right leg to 'R'; 1941 2c. to $1 set of six in sheets of sixty. Stamps all more or less toned and some splitting as expected, nevertheless a very rare ensemble of high catalogue value.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Hong Kong1949 envelope from Hotel Paguidas, Usumbura, to Villiers David in Hong Kong bearing Rwanda-Urundi 2f. and 6f. tied by Usumbura c.d.s., redirected and registered to Henley-on-Thames bearing Silver Wedding 10c. and $10 tied by Registered Hong Kong c.d.s. with the blue on white registration label alongside; light soiling. A very unusual combinationSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hong KongIncoming Mail1843 (28 Dec.) entire letter ex the Townsend correspondence from Bath to John Townsend aboard H.M.S. 'Agincourt' "Via Southampton to India", rated at "1/-", with London tombstone, Bath and Hong Kong double arc d.s. Fine and an early date for this marking.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hong KongIncoming Mail1844 (27 Jan.) entire letter ex the Townsend correspondence from Bath to John Townsend aboard H.M.S. 'Agincourt', rated at "1/-", with Bath, London tombstone and Hong Kong double arc d.s. Fine and an early date for this marking.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hong KongIncoming Mail1844 (28 March) entire letter from Bath ex the Townsend correspondence to Lieut. Townsend aboard H.M.S. Agincourt "By Indian Mail via Southampton", rated "1/-" with London tombstone, "bombay/ship letter/bearing" and Hong Kong d.s. Fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong KongBritish Post Offices in ChinaDuplicated unmounted collection including 1917-21 1c. block of four with requisition 'D' 497 in top margin, 1c. brown with Crown broken at right (6) in positional horizontal pairs (4) or block of six (2), 1922-27 4c. (2), 6c. and $1 in blocks of four with requisition 'F' in top margin. 1922-27 1c. in lower right corner block of twelve (10). Also a selection of values to $1 cancelled on the last day of the agreement with the Chinese (30 Nov. 22). In addition a few extra postal cards from Japan. Generally fine, a very interesting lot.Subject to 20% VAT on B...
(x) Hong KongJapanese OccupationYaumati: 1943 (12 May) envelope to Victoria bearing 2s. and 5s. tied by a good strike of Yaumati c.d.s. and boxed censor handstamp in violet; addressed in Chinese characters and with "70A Robinson Rd" added in red ink; soiled and creasedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1662 (1st April) entire letter ex the Master correspondence, from Jane Master in West Langdon to her brother, Streynsham in Zurrat, East India, then under the rule of the Dutch. Interesting contents describe political movements in East India with mention of the appointment of Sir George Oxenden as the President of East India. Fine and a rare early letter. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1817 (15 Feb.) entire letter from Paris to Charles Smyth in Calcutta, re-addressed to Agra, carried on the "Hadlow", charged at 1/2d., the face struck with "india ship letter/london", the reverse struck with Calcutta G.P.O. d.s. and the rare "king's postg./co's inld. do./1891" boxed d.s. Interesting contents include "The King of France is yet alive ... and not sufficiently beloved to make his game rise. he acts in no great hope & much dislike, should anything happen to the old fellow, perhaps we may have another mishap ... has a servant from Muttra & I was...
IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1820-80 group of covers (17) including 1820 entire letter bearing "madras/ post paid/15 ap 15/ 1820", six envelopes ex the same correspondence to Essex and bearing a range of attractive mixed franking De la Rue typographed issues, a group of other covers bearing De la Rue with a range of frankings and destinations including sent locally and to England; a useful groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1820s-40s, a small group of pre-stamp mail (24) including Ship Letter boxed types (2), Calcutta Ship Letter boxed handstamps (3), circular g.p.o. datestamps (7), 1833 entire letter from Landour to Dum Dum showing scarce "landour/Pt. Pd." handstamp on reverse, four entires with "bureau de pondicherry" d.s., all to Bordeaux, 1821 (26 April) entire from Calcutta to London with superb "calcutta/general post office" double ring d.s. with manuscript date and boxed "india letter/deal, 1819 (21 April) entire letter from Calcutta to London with "calcutta/post not paid"...
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1822-36, three entire ship letters, 1822 (Sept.) with "madras/gpo/shipletter" 12.10.22 d.s. and boxed "india letter/falmouth" in red; 1828 (March) marked "Quarterly Chronicle", "For Ship Frances Charlotte" from Madras to London, the reverse with "madras/gpo/ship letter" 14.03.28 d.s. and boxed "india letter/hastings", both in black (ex Robertson, with his page); also 1836 (20 Oct) from Madras to London via Plymouth, redirected to France, the reverse with Madras Outstation d.s., boxed "india letter/plymouth" in red and a variety of transit markings. Mixed c...
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1822 (28 Dec.) entire letter from Vizianagarum. Ganjam district, to Lindsay Esq. (Surgeon), Meerut, Cawnpore, the reverse with octagonal "vizianagm./postpaid" (Giles Type 1) handstamp alongside Calcutta and G.P.O. transit markings. Vertical filing fold otherwise fine and a very well struck example of this rare handstamp, believed to be the earliest of the four recorded. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1824 (12 January) entire letter from Moongyr to Doctor's Commons in London, the face struck with double ring "calcutta/general post office" d.s., the addressee's name inscribed in Hebrew, most likely by the recipient, the reverse with "post/moongyr/paid" intaglio in black (Giles Type 1), boxed "india letter/plymouth" and London arrival d.s. Small split at top of entire nevertheless fine and rare, most unusual with Hebrew inscription. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1833 (25 Jan.) entire letter from Serampore to Glasgow, privately carried, the face struck with boxed ½ handstamp, the reverse with boxed "liverpool/india ship lr." and Glasgow arrival d.s. fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1834 (13 April) entire letter from Samulcottah, carried on the 'Frobes' to the "Ship Ann Bell" in Ireland, charged 1r. 9a., the reverse with faint, unrecorded "samulcottah/post paid" in red alongside Madras Outstation dispatch d.s., "india letter/bright", further oval Ship Letter d.s. and London transit. Rare. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1834 (2 July) entire letter from Chittagong to Calcutta, the face struck with boxed Post Paid/Sa Wr/Rs 7a" (Giles Type 3), the reverse with boxed "chittagong/post office" (Giles Type 2) both in black, Calcutta circular arrival d.s., boxed "a.m." and "p.m." in red. Scarce. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1837 (12 Sept.) part entire (side flaps removed) from London to East India Company Artillery at Agra, via Calcutta, endorsed "Paid", struck with circled "g.p/paid", "ship letter/london" and "tp" all in red, the reverse with London Paid d.s., boxed Calcutta Ship letter d.s. and "a.p.o." boxed handstamp with manuscript date "5 July", unrecorded by Giles; entire sealed with attractive yellow wafer. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1837 (20 Dec.) envelope with enclosures Lord Elphinstone to J.C. Scott Esq. in Calicut, signed at lower left "Elphinstone", the reverse with superb, earlier than recorded oval "madras/free" (Giles Type 21) d.s. in red and wax seal. Fine and a scarce letter, being the earliest recorded letter from Elphinstone after his appointment as Governor of Madras. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1849 (21 Nov.) entire letter from Calcutta via Bombay and Marseille to London, redirected to Boston, U.S.A., the face with boxed "india" handstamp in red, London Maltese Cross d.s. in black, and American "19/cents" and "24" charge markings in black (rate consisting of 13a. to Bombay, 1/10d. to London and Marseilles, 19c. for British Steamer and tc. for US inland postage), the reverse with Calcutta and London d.s. alongside superb "forwarded by/aushootos day/calcutta." oval handstamp. An appealing cover.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20%...
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and HandstampsIncoming Mail1845 (26 June) entire letter from Macao to Frederick Huth & Co. in London "Via Marselles", per "Launch to Bombay", rated at "1/10", the face with oval "india" handstamp and London faint receiving d.s., both in red, the reverse with oval "forwarded by/w & t edmond co./bombay" oval handstamp in black and transit marking in red. This letter being part a triplicate, the others have travelled by the 'Frolic' and the 'Thos Crisp'. Filing fold though scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and HandstampsIncoming Mail1851 (23 July) entire letter from a son in Leamington to his father, a surgeon serving in the 7th. Regiment at Loodianah, marked "By Overland via Marseilles" with despatch datestamps on reverse and light Bearing handstamp on face; a very long and detailed letter with transcription. Also 1880 (May) 2nd. Afghan War envelope from Kandahar to England bearing ½a. and 4a. cancelled by diamond of bars and showing, on reverse, despatch, Bombay and arrival (2.6) c.d.s.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaEarly Letters and HandstampsInvasion of Batavia1811 (15 April) entire letter from Chittagong to Louth, redirected to Ireland, charged at 9a., the face struck with "postpaid" and "ship letter/london" 03.10.11 d.s., the reverse with straight line "chittagong" and British transit d.s. Interesting contents include details of the British Expedition which culminated in Lord Minto's invasion of Dutch East Indian Java which followed shortly after this letter. A scarce and historically important letter. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1852 'Scinde Dawk'½a. white just tied to small native piece by diamond of dots with indistinct red postmark alongside, stamp with some creasing, though not as badly affected as is often found; piece fragile and reinforced by some hinges nevertheless finer than usual. R.P.S. Certificate (2006). S.G. S1. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1852 'Scinde Dawk'½a. white, cut square, well clear of the impression, lightly cancelled by diamond of dots, some improved paper foxing, thinning at foot and small corner bend at upper right, otherwise rare. S.G. S1, £3,250. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1852 'Scinde Dawk'½a. white, cut square, well clear of the impression, cancelled by diamond of dots, some evidence of surface cleaning otherwise find and a very clear impression. S.G. S1, £3,250. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1852 'Scinde Dawk'½a. red used and affixed to small piece, some usual cracking though a very clear impression and a classic rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1955). S.G. S3, £35,000. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsHalf AnnaEast India Company Coat of Arms essay reading "postage/half anna" in black on pinkish paper and affixed to small piece. Rare and attractive. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsHalf Anna1922 Lion and Palm, Die II ½a. in pale greenish yellow on stout card, very fine and rare. Spence 61. PhotoRSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsHalf Anna½a. vermilion 9½ arches vertical pair, good margins all round, lower stamp with tiny natural paper inclusion near outer frame line at lower left, otherwise fine and a rare multiple. R.P.S. Certificate (2013). Spence 76; S.G. 1, £7,500+. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsHalf Anna½a. vermilion 9½ arches essay, clear margins all round, fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1936). Spence 76; S.G. 1, £3,750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsHalf Anna½a. in vermilion on paper watermarked with the Arms of East India Co., large sheet margin at right where there is a vertical crease, otherwise fine and scarce. Spence 120. Photo.provenance:Dawson, November 1966Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsOne Anna1890 Gothic Crown 1a. orange vermilion photogravure impression from copper plate on yellowish wove paper, some cracking at top otherwise fine and scarce. Spence 10. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsFour Annas4a. Head Die III, Frame Die I essay on watermarked paper, a fine example showing complete rosettes and wavy lineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsFour Annas1894 reprint of 1854 4a. dark blue and brown-red horizontal pair [17-18] on watermark of Great Britain (sideways) paper, clear margins all round, without gum as prepared. B.P.A. Certificate (2008). Spence 35. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsFour Annas1894 reprinted 4a. sheet of twelve (4x3) on "j. whatman, 1874" watermarked pelure paper; sheet margin slightly trimmed down though showing full frame lines and corner ornaments, lightly toned and with vertical and horizontal folds otherwise fine and scarce. Spence 67-69.RSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsTwo Annas2a. colour trial in claret on thick, brownish card. Fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854 Issue Essays, Proofs and ReprintsTwo Annas1890 Lithographic reprint 2a. dull blue green on white wove paper, unrecorded by Spence in this colour. Fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueA used selection including ½a. blue (13) over various shades and dies, and two 1a.; all cancelled by diamond of dots, the majority with four margins. Condition a little mixed though a useful selection.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueA group of covers (5) and a front comprising ½a. blue on four small local envelopes, various Dies and variously cancelled; and 1a. red (2) one on entire to England and another on a front cancelled "43" in diamond of bars; a good group. (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1854-55 IssueHalf Anna½a. mint and used group including Die I pale blue block of four unused, clear margins all round but with faults, used block of four from A3 stone (watermark inverted and reversed) and singles (16) over a range of shades and stones and retouches; Die II used singles (4) with chignon entirely redrawn retouch and example tied to small native cover. Mixed condition though a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1854-55 IssueHalf Anna½a. pale blue Die I block of four and Die II ½a. blue horizontal pair, used all with diamond of dots cancellations, the block of four with a few faults and some minor ageing; a good group. S.G. 3, 6Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaA used selection on cover or piece (12) well written up on pages including Die I (5), shades deep to pale, Die II (8) with shades deep to light; a variety of cancellations and destinations, some faults though a good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stones A-BA specialised, used selection of singles (10) and pair, well presented on album pages (7) including Stone A, [88] (2) showing marked retouching of chignon, hand on forehead and ear, and example with slight retouch to eye, ear, base of bust and lower part of left frame line, these both illustrated on plates II and 3 in Smythies and Martin; [37 and 61] singles (3) with retouched chignon and hair on forehead (ex Stuart), touch-up to 3rd and 8th right hand arches, and retouch to outer line at left and inner line of arches at left, and horizontal pair...
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stones A-BA specialised, used selection of singles (19) and example on cover, well presented on album pages (7) including Stone A 6th group (8), three examples varying from extremely worn to slightly worn, four examples from early to late printing and single with rare experimental circle of dots cancellation; Stone A2 6th group, [78] band not shaded and no top line; Stone A3, 6th group, [30], hair on neck and band shaded, Position 54, band not shaded and no top line, [78] band not shaded and no top line; 9th group A2 stone single, possible 'X2' single and...
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone AA specialised used selection comprising singles (15) and a horizontal pair, all neatly arranged and identified on album pages (7) with 1st group [1] hair retouched, (2), one with worn impression, hair redrawn (ex Desai) and single without variety; 4th group [28] showing retouched chignon, eye and hair above eye; [52] (2) retouch to crown of head, and below crown, hair on forehead, chignon and band on neck (ex Desai) and worn impression; 9th group [9] (3) worn corner ornament and upper arches at right, retouch to hair on forehead and 8th arch at righ...
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone AAn used study of the 6th group, four singles including hair band unshaded and retouched, no hair on neck, band heavily shaded with no kiss curl and eye, eyebrow, kiss curl, hair and band heavily shaded, and [54] examples showing stone wear, single tied to piece and two horizontal pairs, the latter two with particular areas of wear in and around the arches; all with clear margins, cancelled by diamond of dots, generally fine and a good group for the specialist.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone AA pale blue horizontal strip of six [1-6], the right hand stamp with retouches to hair on forehead and kiss curl, clear margins all round, cancelled by diamond of dots, one or two heavier hinges otherwise fine and a very rare strip. Photo.provenance:Wilmot Corfield, sold privately in the late 1800s and not publicly offered until now.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone AA single [25] with under-inked head (just touched at lower right) and [32 or 80] with under-inked lower right corner; and Die I, Stone B lithographic flaws [3] showing a break-up of design so that it appears as small dots, [36] showing large white or void flaws in the frameline, [89] showing over-inking due to stone wear. All with four clear margins, fine used.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone A2A blue horizontal pair [31-32], clear margins all round, lightly cancelled by diamond of dots, light pencil annotation on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo.provenance:FotheringhamSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone A4An unused block of twenty-four (8x3) in lovely range of shades, representing the lowermost three rows of the sheet with [81] showing eye and hair retouched and [78] showing redrawn chignon, with full sheet margins showing entire inscription, the first line of which, "Lithographed under the Superintendence of CAPT: HL" is doubled, both lower corner ornaments, and part side margin inscriptions. Vertical folds through centre affecting columns three and four and some marginal folds, as to be expected with a multiple of this size, without gum as issued...
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone BA complete reconstruction in used singles (72), neatly arranged on pages; the majority with four margins, a range of cancellations, some faults in places though a difficult reconstruction.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone BA pale blue unused block of six [38-40/46-48] from the right hand side of the sheet with part inscription "[A]ffixed towards the right", especially fine, a rare multiple this fine. S.G. £2,250+. Photo.provenance:D.C. Gray, September 1962"Rajah", May 1988Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone BTwo singles and a vertical pair [1/9], one single and pair in very deep shade, also Stone X2 single, all with clear margins, the latter a little tight, the requisite flaws in relation to the stone, and cancelled by diamond of dots except vertical pair which is cancelled by '22' obliterator of Ahmedabad and X2 which is additionally cancelled by part manuscript. A rare group, there believed to be fewer than seven stamps known in private hands from the June B stone, and only three known from the X2 stone. Generally fine. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Ha...
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie I, Stone B2Two pale blue singles, [42 and 43], with large margins all round, cancelled by diamond of dots. Fine. Photo.provenance:SmythiesDesai, May 1949Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie II, Stone CAn indigo unused block of sixteen (4x4) [29-32/53-56], with sheet margin at right showing part inscription "...e cut off and affixed towards the RIGHT HAND CORN...", [29-32, 37-39 and 56] with retouch to eye, [32 and 45] with retouches to chignon, clear margins all round, some creasing affecting lowermost row otherwise of wonderful, fresh and fine appearance, a very rare multiple indeed. S.G. 7, £5,600+. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie II, Stone CBlue single from the upper left of the sheet, unused, with corner ornament and part marginal frame lines showing dramatic touch up of chignon, described by Smythies and Martin as "The most astonishing touch up" of the 'C' stone and proving that there was only one parent 'C' stone. Fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie II, Stone CBlue strip of horizontal strip of four [Pos.4-7] in deep shade, unused with sheet margin at top showing part inscription "...h Stamp - STAMPS of the required", clear margins all round. One or two minor blemishes confined mostly to the margins, otherwise very fine and rare. S.G. 7, £1,400+. Photo.provenance:Koh-I-Nor, February 1986Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaDie III, Stone DUsed singles (4) over a range of shades, Pos. 12 with retouches to chignon, eye, eye brow and lower right corner, Pos. 24 with retouched chignon, Pos. 66 with retouches to both "n" of "anna", Pos. 93 with base of arches joins outer frame line at left; all with four clear margins, cancelled by numeral obliterator, except one which is cancelled by diamond of dots and part manuscript. Some small faults otherwise a fine and unusual assembly.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueHalf AnnaCover1856 (16 Oct.) entire from Madura to Tranquebar bearing Die III in pale shade showing significant plate wear, tied by '139' diamond of dots, the reverse with Madura and Tranquebar boxed d.s. in red, the latter used much later than is recorded by Giles. Adhesive a little close at right otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaA mint and used collection including Die I used horizontal pair and singles (10), some with retouches ex Dawson, also example tied by diamond of dots to 1855 (24 Sept.) mourning envelope from Landour to Edinburgh; Die II Stone 'C' unused block of four with small tear in between impressions at foot and used singles (5). Mixed condition though an interesting group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaA small used selection including Die I singles (3) and vertical pair, Die II (6) including single showing swelled inner frameline, damage to lower left frameline and hair largely missing, tied to entire ex Desai by '1' diamond and Bombay 09.02.57 d.s. (ex Desai), Die III (5); all but two with four margins, some faults in places though a good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie IDeep red block of six with large margins, all cancelled by diamond of dots and registered c.d.s. in red at left, a few very minor faults though a very handsome multiple. S.G. 11. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AA range neatly mounted and identified on page including horizontal pairs [30-31] showing retouches in framelines and hair below crown, [36-37] showing retouches along jewels, and three singles, [31] with "a" of "india" distorted due to retouching, [35] with inner line at right worn, [77] with "d" of "india", eye and eyebrow retouched. A variety of cancellations including numeral dots, barred numerals and manuscript. Some small faults though mostly fine and a good group for the specialist.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on B...
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AAn unknown sub-stone trio including single [6] cancelled by "C/10" diamond of dots and part manuscript showing retouched top label and first arch, no eye; single [53] cancelled by "B/77" missing the usual flaws showing instead break in left frame-line opposite left ornament, no eye; and single [74] cancelled by '130' diamond of dots with "n" of "india" retouched, red flaw to outer line, faint eye. All with clear margins, one with repair though an interesting trio.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone ADeep red irregular block of nine [65-68/73-77], clear margins all round though just clipped at upper left, cancelled by diamond of dots and part double ring d.s. one or two minor thins otherwise fine and a scarce multiple. Photo.provenance:Koh-I-Nor, February 1986Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AA block of four [4-5/12-13], good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by diamond of dots, Pos. 12 with touch-up to lower right corner of outer frame line, various creases and tone spots nevertheless a scarce multiple. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AA block of four [39-40/47-48], clear margins all round, cancelled by "C/86" obliterator of Calicut. Some faults though a scarce multiple. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AA horizontal strip of three [52-54], clear margins all round, cancelled by diamond of dots, fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone AA horizontal strip of three, [84-86], clear margins all round, lightly cancelled by diamond of dots, part offset of the address on reverse, fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone A, Substituted TransferA horizontal pair, [10-11], clear margins all round, showing flaws of positions 58-59, cancelled by '1' barred numeral of Agra, small pin hole otherwise fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone A, Substituted TransferA horizontal pair, [30-31], showing flaws of positions 78-79, clear margins all round, cancelled by "B/147" of Penang. Fine and rare used abroad. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone BA horizontal strip of four [61-64] with close to large margins, each stamp with clear touch-ups and retouches to the eye and chignon, cancelled by crisply struck "B/147" octagonal cancellations of Penang; tiny tone spot on right hand stamp, one or two bends mostly between impressions, otherwise very fine and a very rare multiple used in Penang. Photo.Notes: Position 64 is described by Dawson as "The most interesting stamp in the sheet" of the 'B' stone and this is the only known multiple [64] cancelled in Penang.provenance:C.S. Taylor, May 1981Spin...
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie I, Stone BA horizontal strip of three, [83-85], clear margins all round, cancelled by "B/156" octagonal cancellation of Rangoon. Tiny trace of a corner bend at upper left, otherwise a rare multiple used in Burma. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie IIDull red, an unused example with good to large margins, slightly uneven at lower left corner, fine. S.G. 13/14Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie II, Stone CA single, [60], large margins all round, cancelled by "B/172" octagonal cancellation of Singapore. Very fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie II, Stone DAn unused block of six [85-87/93-95], clear margins all round with sheet margin at foot showing part inscription "...intendence of CAPT. H.L. Thuillier / General's Office Calcutta Sept 1854"; small cut in margin at foot, upper left stamp with small thin, otherwise a very fine and most appealing mint multiple, most pleasing showing date in imprint. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie III, Stone EA horizontal pair, [63-64], watermark reversed, clear margins all round, cancelled by "B/1" octagonal cancellation of Calcutta. Fine and scarce. Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaDie III, Stone EA single, [52], good to very large margins, showing worn corner ornaments, no usual retouch to jewels of diadem, though "ndi" of "india" retouched, cancelled by "B/1" octagonal handstamp. Small thin in margin, some surface abrasions, though scarce, Dawson having believed that worn plates do not exist. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueOne AnnaCover1854 (4 Oct.) envelope from Hooghly to Essex, marked "via Southampton" bearing Die I, close to large margins all round, tied by diamond of dots, the face with framed "india" in red and Epping arrival c.d.s. (24.11) in green with despatch and London datestamps on reverse; the envelope with some stains. A rare date, just four days after issue and prior to the issue of the 4a. R.P.S. Certificate (2023). PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueTwo AnnasHorizontal strips of four [45-48] in bright green shade and [53-56] pale green shade; both with clear margins all round, the latter close in one or two places at foot, with watermark sideways (two different widths), and cancelled by diamond of dots. Fine and a scarce duo. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueTwo AnnasSingles (4) and two horizontal pairs, one with large sheet margins, majority cancelled by diamond of dots, though also boxed "paid" in red, 'C2' and '176' barred numeral, all hinged to page, fine and four margined; 1855 (30 July) envelope (faults) to Baghulpore bearing large margined single cancelled by diamond of dots and tied by manuscript notation; also used in Burma 1855 envelope (opened out) from Akyab bearing horizontal pair (just touched at lower left) tied diamond of dots, the reverse with Akyab 08.11 boxed d.s. A good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer P...
India1854-55 IssueTwo AnnasA used group comprising a block of four with good to large margins cancelled by diamond of dots, horizontal strip of three affixed to large piece and just tied by diamond of dots cancellations, a single example cancelled numeral '131' diamond of bars and 1855 entire to China bearing 2a. green cancelled by diamond of dots; a good to fine group. S.G. 31Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1854-55 IssueTwo AnnasUsed singles (7), one with extra frameline showing, cancellations include "C/90" diamond of dots handstamp and horizontal strip of three cancelled "B/1"; Generally fine, four margined examples and a good group. S.G. 31Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasA used selection (20), all cut to shape, three tied to piece, cancellations included "B/1", "C/1", "111" and diamond of dots; c. eleven from Frame Die I and nine from Frame Die II, a range of Head Dies and shades. Very mixed condition though well worth careful viewing.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFirst Printing blue and pale red (2), both with clear margins all round and with small repairs; Second Printing blue and red (3), one with clear margins all round with two cut-round singles tied to piece by '1' barred cancel; Fourth Printing blue and red (6), one with clear margins all round, corner fault, the others just touched or cut round. Majority cancelled by diamond of dots, mixed condition though a valuable group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasSecond PrintingBlue and red horizontal pair showing blue wavy line between impressions, the left hand stamp extensively repair at top left; also Fourth Printing: Head Die III, Frame Die II, the left hand stamp with small repair at upper left, cut to shape. Both cancelled by diamond of dots, a scarce duo. S.G. 19, 22/23Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingBlue and red horizontal pair cut-square with large margins and just tied to piece and cancelled by two strikes of diamond of bars; slightly soiled in places otherwise fine and an attractive multiple. S.G. 22/24 group. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingA vertical pair [4/10] cut square with clear margins all round (a little close at top) showing portion of central guide cross at lower right, cancelled by '211' barred obliterator of Mynpoori and part manuscript; corner bend at lower right otherwise fine and scarce in bright and fresh colours. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingHead Die III, Frame Die II [15], blue and red cut square with good to large margins all round showing a portion of guide line at upper right, and minor doubling of frame transfer at 10 o'clock, lightly cancelled by Type 7 hexagonal cancel which leaves the variety entirely visible. A very fine example of this most unusual variety, believed to be the only known Fourth Printing with any doubling of the frame and thus unique. B.P.A. Certificate (2025). S.G. 23var. Photo.Notes: The only 4a. stamps showing any doubling of the frame come from the Second...
India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingA single cut square with clear margins all round, cancelled by superb "131" (Persian Field Force) barred numeral and part red d.s., very small paper fault in lower third of chignon, otherwise find and a superb example of this rare usage. R.P.S. Certificate (2005). S.G. Z3, £3,750. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingDeep blue and red [13], clear margins all round, cancelled by indistinct '25(?)' barred numeral; also [15] blue and red showing retouches at 1 and 7 o'clock, clear margins on three sides, just touching outer frame line at foot, lightly cancelled by '1' barred numeral. Latter with very small tone spot in margin otherwise a fine and scarce duo. S.G. 22, 23 £1,700. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFourth PrintingBlue and red cut square with good to very large margins, cancelled by diamond grid obliterator; a little soiled at top otherwise fine. S.G. 22/24 group. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFifth PrintingAn irregular block of three cancelled by '131' diamond of dots (Aleppy) and affixed to piece bearing Hong Kong 26.10.55 to which it likely does not belong; adhesives cut to shape and with faults though a scarce piece. S.G.25/26. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasFifth PrintingDeep blue and red, [10], cut square with enormous margins all round showing majority guide cross marking at lower left, crisply cancelled by '1' barred numeral, large hinge at top otherwise fine and exceptionally attractive. S.G. 26. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1854-55 IssueFour AnnasCover1856 (June) envelope from Umballa "Via Bombay and Southampton" to Wotton-under-Edge bearing Third Printing, Head Die IIIA, Frame Die I (Jatia Stone "J") 4a. blue and red [6] cut to shape, tied by '259' barred numeral and boxed "india/paid" handstamp in red, the face additionally struck with London transit 05.08 d.s. and endorsed "Paid to England, June 16 1856", the reverse with Umballa, Bombay and Wotton-under-Edge d.s. A very rare stone. B.P.A. Certificate (2014). S.G. 21b. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
(x) IndiaLater Issues1856-64 2a. yellow-buff imperforate horizontal pair, part original gum, vertical crease between impressions though a rarity. S.G. 42a, £4,250. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1860 8p. purple on bluish paper block of four, small part original gum, horizontally folded along perforations with various other minor bends, typical streaky gum, each stamp initialled "AD" in pencil, a rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (1986). S.G. 51, £2,400+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1865 8a. carmine, unused with some disturbed gum, small corner bend, offered with R.P.S. Certificate (2013) which mentions soiling, which we believe to be harsh. A rare stamp. S.G. 65, £5,500. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1866 (28 June) Fiscal 6a. purple, unused with traces of gum which is a little browned, some soiling as is often the case, though a rare stamp; also used example. R.P.S. Certificate (1984) for unused. S.G. 66, £3,000. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1866 (28 June) Fiscal 6a. purple, large part original gum, some browned perfs on reverse, slight surface abrasion otherwise a very presentable example of this rare stamp; also a used example B.P.A. Certificate (1986) for unused. S.G. 68, £5,500. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1874-90 group of mainly "specimen" overprints comprising 1874 9p bright mauve corner example with part inscription and plate number '8' and 1r. slate block of four, 1876 6a. pale brown corner example with part inscription and plate number '10, 1882-90 ½a. blue-green block of four and Official 1883-99 8a magenta; also the issued 1876 6a. olive-bistre corner block of four with part inscription and plate number '10A'; a good to fine groupSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1880 essay inscribed "india postage" for a 4a value in blue-green and lettering, etc. highlighted in Chinese white on card (84 x 103mm.), originally dated ''july 9th 80'', subsequently marked "Approved" initialled and dated "10.12.80" and finally dated "14 dec 80"; superb and unique. Photoprovenance:De la Rue ArchivesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1886 "west india" 4a. imperforate essays in blocks of four (4) in red, brown, green and blue, all on gummed, unwatermarked paper except 4a. which is without gum; faults though an attractive group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1888 12a. colour trial for the 1882-90 issue in purple on unwatermarked rose paper, perforated 14, without gum, offered together with issued 12a. B.P.A. Certificate (2014) for trial. Fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1892-97 hand-painted essay for a 1r. value in carmine and pale blue-green with the value in Chinese white and with simulated perforations in pencil, on card (61 x 69mm.) lettered "a", marked "alternative design" and dated "jan 16/91". Superb and unique. Photoprovenance:De la Rue ArchivesSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1895 3r. hand-painted essay in mauve and carmine and with details picked out in Chinese white on tracing paper (65 x 80mm.), with no. 3' at upper left and dated 'nov 3/93' at upper right; very fine and unique. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1898 (1 Oct.) ¼a. on ½a. blue-green surcharge double, large part original, brownish gum, scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1949). S.G. 110a, £800. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) India1898 (1 Oct.) ¼a. on ½a. blue green stamp printed double, large part original toned gum. Scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1949 and 1957 respectively). S.G. 110b, £800. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
India1922-26 1a. chocolate block of eight (2x4) with interpanneau margin at foot, the left hand margin of the block grossly misperforated owing to pre-printing paper fold causing the upper left vertical pairs to have voided areas, unmounted with toned gum, most unusual and striking. S.G. 197varSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India1937-40, six original negatives and prints of the photographs used as the basis for the Pictorial 'Dak' series design for the 2a. (three different images with negatives), 2a.6p., 3a. (2 different images with negatives). Currently contained within contemporary envelope with pencil note "Original Photos From Which Dak Series, 1937 - was made". Unique and most interesting. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India1948 First Anniversary of Independence 10r. imperforate colour trial in agate and dull claret, near the issued colours on unwatermarked, gummed paper; small thin in margin at upper left and some paper adhesions on the reverse otherwise fine and an enormous rarity of this issue. Unique in this colour and the first time offered in the market. B.P.A. Certificate (2019). S.G. 308var. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
IndiaOfficial Stamps1866-1925, a mint and used selection including 1866 no watermark ¼a. and 1a. used, 1866 (Oct.) Fiscals overprinted "service/two annas"(2), overprinted "service/postage" 2a., overprinted "service postage" ½a., all used, also 1884 re-printed 2a., 4a. and 8a., unmounted, 1867-73 1874-82 values used, 1909 used set of five with unused 5r., 15r. and 25r., 1925 surcharges in corner marginal, unused examples, 1926 (Oct.) 1a. on 1½a., surcharge double, unused R.P.S. Certificate (1979); also 1941 (8 April) Kalayan Pigeon Missive envelope bearing KGV 1a.3p. service, 1866 postage used...
IndiaOfficial Stamps1866 (Oct.) Fiscal Stamps overprinted "service/postage" 4a. purple, cancelled by light manuscript and part duplex cancellations; some surface abrasions and corner fault at upper right, otherwise of good appearance and a rare stamp. S.G. O17, £4,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaPostal StationeryQV to KGVI, a large selection of cards, envelopes and wrappers (c.230+), the majority used within India, some uprated and with better markings, 194 cards with a variety of "half anna" surcharges. Mixed condition though well worth careful viewing.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaCovers and Cancellations1856-96, a range of covers (c.20+), six with barred numerals '52' (Benares), '97' (Ghazeepore, Indian Mutiny period), '140' (Jubbulpore), '151' (Dughahi, Indian Munity period), '252' (Seonee), '268' (Salonk); coded barred cancels 's' (Assam), 'a' (Chunar), 'b' (Bombay, 2), 'c' (Calcutta), 'd' (Patna City), 'i' (Goona), 'j' (Rajgarh), 'n' (Pachmarhi); uncoded barred experimental cancels used in Abazai, Collectorganu, Maipdui, Umballa City and Bombay. Mixed condition though a good group of cancellations.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
IndiaCovers and Cancellations1858-1905 group of covers (c.60+) including 1858 envelope from Bombay to Bath bearing 1854 1a. and 1856-64 4a. black, one envelope and part envelope bearing 1854 ½a., six covers cancelled by Calcutta '1' duplex in various colours, one with Calcutta forwarding cachet, 1860 entire bearing 4a. black tied by "b/1" (Calcutta) mourning envelope bearing 1856-64 2a. orange tied by '156' Rangoon duplex, 1885 envelope to Wales bearing ½a. and 4a. all cancelled by "r.m.s." barred cancellations; also two envelopes of 1896 address to Bokhara (Russian Turkestan) and 1870 envelop...
(x) IndiaCovers and Cancellations1863 (Sept.) entire from Calcutta to Genoa "Via Egypt and Trieste" bearing 1856-64 8a. pale carmine cancelled by indistinct octagonal handstamp, entire marked "Candia" with boxed "f.c asella & co./calcutta" and "india/paid" handstamps in green and red respectively, the reverse with Calcutta, Bologna, Pontelagoscuro and Genoa d.s. Scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaCovers and Cancellations1873-80, four entires from Calcutta to Torre Del Greco, Italy via Sea Post Office, Brindisi and Napoli, franked: 8p. and 2a. strip of three; 8p., 2a. and 4a.; ½a. pair and 4a.; and 1a. and 2a. All with Sea Post Office, Brindisi, Napoli and Torre del Greco markings. Condition a little mixed though an interesting correspondence.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
IndiaCovers and Cancellations1895 (29 May) ½a. wrapper (re-enforced) from Fatehgarh to F.P.O. No. 5, Chitral Relief Force Camp, via Nowshera, cancelled on face by Fatehgarh squared cancel, the reverse with the unrecorded "f.p.o.1. no. 5a" 02.06.96. Wrapper with minor faults though a scarce Indian Campaign military mail item.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) IndiaCovers and Cancellations1916-19; a selection of Prisoner of War envelopes (8), six of which are addressed to Geneva, each struck with "comite international de la croix rouge/geneve/agence intenationale des prisonniers de guerre/Servise des enveloppes et timbres de guerre" handstamp, boxed "Vendu Par:/l'agence internationale/des prisonniers de guerre" in blue and circular "passed censor/bombay" numbered handstamps in violet: 10, 13, 14, 21 and 39; three with "opened by censor" label in red, two in black; also 1916 envelope to Zurich and 1917 and 1919 envelopes to Geneva with one or oth...
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsAirmails1911 (18 Feb.) large part of cover from Allahabad addressed to The King of Belgium bearing KE ½a. and 2a. (lower left corner missing), each neatly cancelled by magenta "first aerial post/u.p. exhibition allahabad" illustrated cachet. The reverse with dispatch and Brussels arrival (10.3) c.d.s. Envelope opened up for display. A desirable unique item. Exhibited in 2015 (4.4) at the RPSL together with the cover addressed to the King of Great Britain. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsAirmails1911 (19 Feb.) ½a. green postal stationery envelope (120x95mm.) to Allahabad cancelled by fine strike of the "first aerial post/u.p. exhibition allahabad/1911" cachet in magenta, marked "By Aerial Post."; the reverse with 2:45pm despatch d.s. and 18.02 receiving d.s. Fine and scarce. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
IndiaCovers and CancellationsAirmails1932-48, a range of envelopes (c.50+), mostly used, many different flights including Karachi-Madras, Karachi-Croydon, Karachi-Lahore, Madras-Karachi-London, Calcutta-Madras, Calcutta-Karachi, "first special air mail/india-ceylon/december, 1936", "india-ceylon/special flight x'mas/air mail", some military with "orderly room" cachets, some service; also some unused air mail envelopes and letter sheets.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsRocket Mail1935 (10 Apr.) 'Sikkim Darbar Experimental Rocket Flight' Airmail cover from Surumsa, India bearing blue Silver Jubilee label cancelled by both 'rocket mail experiment/ by sanction/ sikkim durbar' three line cachet in black and 'from ray to/ surumsa. 10.4.35' two line cachet in violet, 'rocket mail experiments/ sikkim' fancy cancellation in purple alongside and large 'over river/ ranakhali/ on sikkim darbar service' cachet in violet at left, also signed 'Stephen Smith' in green manuscript; fine examples of these rare cancellationsSubject to 5% tax o...
IndiaCovers and CancellationsMilitary Mail1860 (June) envelope from Sergeant P.L. Banks of H.M. 92nd Highlanders stationed at camp in Dagshai, to Gibraltar, bearing 1856-64 1a. brown tied by '151' barred numeral, countersigned by commanding officer and with red "india paid" handstamp, the reverse with Dugshai, Bombay and Agra; envelope with overall foxing, variously reinforced, otherwise sound and scarce. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaCovers and CancellationsMilitary Mail1869 (July 22) Officer's letter envelope from Major A. Fraser in Darjeeling to Beauly "Via Marseilles" to Beauly, Scotland bearing 1866-78 6a.8p. tied by "B/68" in blue and manuscript "Paid", the reverse with Darjeeling, Bombay and Beauly d.s. Small reinforced tear at top of envelope otherwise fine and scarce.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsMilitary Mail1863-98, six soldier's envelopes including c.1863 Umballa Expedition envelope to Scotland bearing 1860 8p., 1872 envelope franked the same to Norfolk, 1877 from Agra to Winchester bearing 1874 9p., 1885 envelope from Mcradabad to Dundee bearing 1882-90 1a. brown-purple, 1890 envelope from Cannanore to Bristol bearing 1882-90 9p., and 1898 envelope from Calcutta to Peterborough bearing 1882-90 1a. plum, marked "too late". Mixed condition though an interesting group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsIncoming Mail1855 (18 April) envelope from Great Britain to India bearing 1/- embossed, cut to shape, tied by Birmingham '75' Duplex, endorsed "By the mail via Southampton & Bombay" and struck with Bombay boxed d.s. Scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaCovers and CancellationsIncoming Mail1870 (20 July) entire letter from Hong Kong to Karachi "Via Bombay", bearing Hong Kong 1863-71 8c. orange tied by "B62" barred oval; entire rated "4" and, on the reverse, struck by Hong Kong, Siemssen & Co. and 'Kurrachee' d.s. Adhesive with slight corner fault though scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaPostal HistoryIncoming Mail1879 (5 March) envelope from Rhynie, Scotland to L. Sergt. George V. Anderson (Army Signaller, 72 Highlanders) at Karum Valley Column, Afghanistan bearing 1864-79 1d. tied by '296' barred numeral, the reverse with Rhynie, Gartly, Sea Post Office, "enquire/office/allahabad" and Kohat d.s. Envelope and adhesive with some faults. Scarce campaign mailSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaChinese Expeditionary Forces1900 (28 Nov.) post card from Tientsin to Herdord, Germany bearing 1900 3p. tied by Base Office d.s., additionally franked with China 2c., France 2c., U.S. 1c., Japanese 5rn., 3p. China on Germany and Russian adhesive, variously cancelled at Tientsin; also 1901 (1 Nov.) German overprinted "China" post card from Tientsin to Mannheim bearing India C.E.F. 1900 1a., Japanese 5sn., Chinese 5c., France 10c. and Russian stamp, all variously cancelled. An interesting duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaChinese Expeditionary Forces1905-11 1a. carmine block of twelve [103-5/115-117] with interpanneau margin between the two blocks of four, all with variety overprint double, one albino, unmounted mint, gum a little browned, horizontal fold through interpanneau and one or two minor perf. splits as to be expected. Fine and an impressive multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2018). S.G. C13a, £1,320+. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
IndiaLiteraturec.1950s Hammond Giles' paste-up and typewritten draft bound in two volumes for "The Handstruck Postage Stamps of India" - each illustration cut out and pasted by hand for the desired pagination.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaRangesA wide range of India and States arranged on stock cards with multiples including some 1854 issues used, 1882-90 9p., 1a., 1a.6p., 2a., 4a. and 8a. each overprinted "cancelled", Official 1867-73 2a., 4a. and 8a. overprinted "specimen", 1925 1r. on 15r. and 25r. in unused blocks of four and 2r. on 10r. unused, 1937-39 values to 10r. with interpanneau 1r., 2r. and 10r. blocks of four, expeditionary forces overprints, States with Bamra, Bundi, Charkhari, Duttia Morvi, Jaipur, Indore, Kishingarh, Orchar, Sarkari, Sirmoor; States postal stationery selection across multiple states includi...
IndiaRanges1840-1940, a predominantly used selection including 1841 Calcutta Steam Letter to London, 1849 Soldier's Letter from Bombay European Regiment to Ireland and 1850 entire letter from Lahore with "lahore/184 oct. 4/paid" [month inverted] d.s., 1854 Thullier 8a. essay (Spence 1), 1855, 1856-64 values with 8a. (cleaned), 1860 8p. purple on bluish paper (2), and five on white paper, 1865 values including 8a. (2) and 8p. marginal block of four, unused (faults), 1866-78 values with 6a.8p. marginal unused (toned), 1874 1r. block of six (3x2), 1894 2r. marginal colour trial in bright carmine...
India Used Abroad
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadFrench IndiaA small group including part from Pondicherry, 1854 ½a., 1a., 2a. and 4a. and De La Rue values (8), all used in Pondicherry, 1848-74, six covers from Pondicherry showing a range of cachets, one with stamps excised. A useful group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadFrench India1858 duo including an incoming entire bearing ½a. blue pair cancelled by "C/74" and showing on the reverse neat framed "pondicherry/Paid" d.s. and Madras transit d.s. in red; entire (one of the two pages of the letter removed) to Karikal bearing ½a. blue tied by 'c111' and on the reverse framed "pondicherry/Paid" d.s., Karikal arrival c.d.s. and too late h.s. Mixed condition, a useful duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadFrench India1872 (18 Nov.) envelope from Yanaon to Cannes, France bearing Ceres 25c. pairs (2) and 10c., all cancelled by diamond of dots. Envelope cancelled by "indie/yanaon" d.s. with boxed "pd" handstamps alongside. Envelope with defective and partially repaired, though a very rare franking. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadKuwait1944 (23 Sept.) commercial envelope to Abadan bearing, on reverse, 1941 3½a. bright blue tied by light strike of Type 11 machine d.s., "passed by censor/kuwait" h.s. in violet and Basra transit c.d.s. with arrival datestamp (2.10) alongside and, on face, Iraq censor h.s. in violetSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadKuwait1944 (16 Oct.) commercial envelope to Abadan bearing, on reverse, 1941-43 ½a. purple, 1a. carmine and 2a. vermilion, all tied by light machine Type 11 datestamp, showing red on white "opened by censor" label tied by framed "passed by censor/kuwait" in violet and showing Basra transit c.d.s. (22.10); the envelope with repaired tear through flap clear of stamps and markingsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaUsed AbroadKuwait1945 (Feb.) commercial envelope to Abadan bearing, on reverse, 1941-42 1½a. dull violet and 2a. vermilion tied by machine Type 11 datestamp, showing red on white "opened by censor" label tied by framed "passed by censor/kuwait" in violet-black, Basra and arrival (2.8) datestamps; 1945 (Feb.) commercial envelope to Abadan bearing, on reverse, 1941 3½a. bright blue tied by poor strike of machine Type 11 datestamp, showing black on white "opened by examiner" label tied by framed "passed by censor/kuwait" in violet and Basra transit c.d.s. (21.2); and 1944 (18 Dec.) comm...
IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian Gulf1903 (2 Oct.) envelope from Bushire to Bombay bearing KEVII 2a.6p. cancelled by fine Bushire 02.10.03 squared circle, 1911 (5 Nov.) envelope from Jask to Aurangabad bearing KEVII ½a. and 1a. pair, all tied by very fine Jask 05.11.11 squared circles, 1912 (1 April) envelope from Linga to Bombay bearing KEVII 2a.6p. tied by faint but clear Linga double ring 01.04.12 d.s. and 1894 (8 Sept.) envelope from Mohammera to Bombay bearing QV ½a. tied by Mohammera 08.09.94 squared circle. Some minor faults though a good group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfAbadan1926? unstamped envelope addressed locally, showing fine unframed "taxe percue/abadan" h.s. due to stamp shortage; and 1929 "registered letter insured" to Isfahan bearing, on reverse, Persia 10ch. tied by Abadan Persian P.O. datestamp. An interesting pairSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfBandar Abbas1879 (10 Sept.) envelope (opened-out for display) registered to Bombay, bearing ½a. pair and block of four (on reverse) and 1a. (2), all tied by "1/K-5" duplex (Type C9) and showing registration h.s. on reverseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfBandar Abbas1882 (23 Mar.) and 1883 (25 Sept.) envelopes to Bombay bearing ½a. and ½a. vertical pair respectively, all tied by "B" in square of bars (Type C11) with "bandar-abas" c.d.s. and arrival datestamp alongside; and 1909 (21 Dec.) envelope registered to Bombay then redirected to Kerman bearing, on the reverse, 13ch. tied by Isfahan elliptical oval despatch, with similar for Bouchir (16.1), Bombay (22.1) and Bandar Abas (1.2). the address side with India K.E.VII 2a. and 2a.60p. tied by Bombay c.d.s. (25.1) with blue on white registration...
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfBushire1871 (30 Oct.) and 1872 (29 Aug.) envelopes from Bombay to Bushire, both bearing 2a. and showing, on reverse, "bushire" c.d.s. in red, the former with day before month and the latter with month before date which is inverted and reversedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfBushire1888 (c.) (29 Apr.) On Postal Service wrapper for receipt of parcel, addressed "Care of Post Master" with a fine strike of boxed "bushire/dt. persian gulf", the reverse bearing Bombay despatch c.d.s.; also 1914 (8 July) printed declaration with the message in Greek and bearing a superb strike of "s/s 'teheran'/bender-abbas" in double-circle struck in blue, some creasingSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfMohammerah1913 (23 Nov.) envelope from Bombay to Isfahan bearing, on the reverse, India K.G.V 2a.6p. tied by Bombay despatch c.d.s., alongside a fine strike of "mohammera" (4.12), Mohammerah double-ring c.d.s. for arrival and depart, Bender-Nasseri c.d.s. (10.12); the address side with Isfahan arrival c.d.s. (4.1). Also 1908 (23 Mar.) picture post card to France bearing Lion 1ch. and 6ch. tied by Bender-Nasseri elliptical oval, with two different strikes of Mohammerah c.d.s. (one bilingual, scarce) and Sea Post Office (4.4) c.d.s. (2 covers)N...
(x) IndiaIndian Postal Agencies in the Persian GulfMohammerah1915 (2 Aug.) Persia 6ch. on 5ch. stationery card to England, showing "mohammera" despatch c.d.s. at lower left and "mohammerah/due/as" horse shoe h.s. with the card cancelled in transit at Bombay; and 1916 (10 Dec.) envelope (opened-out for display) from Bombay to Mohammerah, bearing ½a. and showing "mohammerah/due/as" horse shoe h.s. with manuscript "4" inserted and, on reverse, "mohammerah/unpaid" oval d.s.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Convention States - Jind
Indian Convention StatesJind 1885 Type 1 ½a. unused (2), 2a. used and 4a. unused (2); Type 2 1a. unused, 1886 ½a. and 1r. unused, 1886-99 values including 3 and 5r. unused, Officials mint and used, some covers and postal stationery, with some Feudatory multiples; Nabha 1885-1900 set to 1r. mint (2) and ½a. to 5r. mint, Officials and a selection of postal stationery. Also Gwalior envelope registered to Kotah with fourteen KEVII 3p. and Patiala Government Telegrams piece. Mixed condition though a valuable group.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and C...
Indian Convention States - Patiala
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1884, a mint and used group including ½a. to 1r. set of five unused (with B.P.A. Certificate of 1984 for each value) with duplicates showing various lengths of overprints, 8a. overprinted in red and black, unused; also used ½a. (2), 1a. and 2a. Condition a little mixed though a valuable group. S.G. 1-6, £1,500+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1884 ½a. blue-green clearly showing variety double overprint, one sideways, cancelled by "a" within bars and violet monogram type cancel, a few minor thin spots otherwise sound and a significant rarity. It is believed only eight used examples are known, of which two are in the Royal Philatelic Collection. B.P.A. Certificate (1938). S.G. 1a, £1,400. Photoprovenance:Steward, January 1958Midas, December 1991Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1885 ½a. 4a. and 2r. pairs bearing proof overprints in red: ½a. to 1r. with 4a. showing variety overprint in red and black, all mint, various mint and used values with minor overprint varieties including "auttialla" on ¼a. and 2a. and reprinted 1r.; overprinted in black values including 1a. "autialla" (3, unused), 8a. with the same variety, also 1a. with overprints in black and red (2, unused). Mixed condition though a specialised group. S.G. 7-12, £1,900+Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1891-96 mint set of fourteen to 5r., the upper three values stated to have B.P.A. Cert 14,157 (no longer present) with 1a. vertical pair from the lower left of the sheet, the upper stamp with variety "patiala" omitted, 4a. (2) both showing "patiala" omitted, one with B.P.A. Cert. (1985), the other with B.P.A. (1985) and R.P.S. (2005) Certs, 3r. overprint double, one albino (pin hole), values to 8a. used, 2r. (2) and 3r. fiscally used and various minor varieties of fount, also 1895 registered envelopes to Lahore bearing 12a. Mixed condition though a good group. C...
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1891-96 4a. olive-green, variety "patiala" omitted alongside ½a. blue-green on piece from ½a. embossed stationery envelope cancelled by three strikes of hooded Patiala State 19.05.00 d.s., tying the two adhesives. Some faults to piece though a scarce usage. Stated to have B.P.A. Cert. 17,288 which is no longer present. S.G. 21a, £400Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1891-96 2r. carmine and yellow-brown, 3r. brown and green and 5r. ultramarine and violet, the latter with part interpanneau at foot, all unmounted mint, a touch browned otherwise fine, the 5r. with light vertical bend, each initialled in pencil. Scarce in blocks of four. S.G. 29, 30, 31, £4,200++Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Indian Convention StatesPatiala1891-96 3r. brown and green, 5r. ultramarine and violet, both used with some toning, 5r. with small pin hole, nevertheless a scarce duo. S.G. 30, 31, £4,750. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Convention StatesPatiala1899-1941, a mint and used balance collection on pages including 1903-06 3p. with variety "jhind state" albino overprint, 1912-23 set with 54. overprint double, one albino, 1938 set to 25r., some forgeries; also covers (3) including 1908 envelope to Bombay bearing 1903-06 ½a. (2) and 2a., postal stationery (8) of QV and EVII, many uprated. Mixed condition though well worth careful inspection.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Convention StatesPatialaOfficial Stamps1884-1939, a mint and used collection on pages including 1884-90 values mint and used with minor varieties including 1884 1a. overprint Type 1 double" (3), two with R.P.S. Certificates (2205), 1885-90 ½a. "auttialla", 1a. "service" overprinted double, one inverted, both used, one stated to have B.P.A Cert. (122568), not present, "auttialla" used, 2a. block of four and horizontal strip of three, both showing doubled "service", or part double impression, also 1a. tied to "On Patiala State Service" 1892 (3 Jan.) envelope to Ahmednagan, 1891-1900 ½a.,...
Indian Convention StatesPatialaOfficial Stamps1884 2a. dull blue with trial or essay overprint showing the words "puttialla state" more curved, and "state" 10mm. long, the normal measuring 9mm; large part original gum with slight crease and a few toned perfs. at top, otherwise fine and a rare stamp believed to be one of four known examples, one of which is in the Royal collection. S.G. O3var, see footnote, cat. £1,700. PhotoNotes: It is thought that this variety is of a similar status to the 8a. with overprint reading downwards (see footnote under S.G. 6).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium...
Indian Convention StatesPatialaOfficial Stamps1885-90 ½a blue-green overprinted "service" in black showing unlisted overprint variety "putitialla" (extra "i" in name), used, a little heavily cancelled otherwise fine and an unusual variety. B.P.A. Certificate signed by Robson Lowe (1958). S.G. O4var. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Feudatory States
Indian Feudatory StatesA group of covers and fronts (6) including Jaipur native envelope bearing ¼a. olive-yellow (8), Kishangarh large part envelope bearing 1928-36 4a. chestnut, etc.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Feudatory States - Alwar
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesAlwar1877 rouletted ¼a. steel blue vertical strip of six, pair and two singles, all tied by black intaglio cancellations to native envelope. One stamp torn with envelope though a scarce cover. S.G. 1. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesAlwar1877 rouletted ¼a. steel blue horizontal pair and 1a. brown vertical pair, all well tied by boxed Ulwar handstamps in black to native registered envelope, registered at 2¼a. rate. Both adhesives with faults though a scarce cover. S.G. 1, 2aSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesAlwar1877 rouletted ¼a. steel blue and 1a. brown vertical pairs tied by boxed handstamps in black to native envelope; 1a. with small folded corner the ¼a. fine and a scarce cover. S.G. 1, 2a. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Bamra
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBamra1888 1a. black on blue scroll inverted, lightly cancelled, small faults including clipped corner at upper left, though rare. S.G. 3b, unpriced by Stanley Gibbons, though catalogues £2,750 unused. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBamra1888 2a. black on green, scroll inverted, unused; tiny thin at top otherwise of fine appearance and a rare stamp. S.G. 4b, £3,000. Photo.provenance:Feldman, December 2018Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Barwani
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBarwani1928-32, perf. 11 1½a. turquoise-green horizontal pair tied by Silawad and Niwali 1935 d.s. to native envelope with additional Palsud transit d.s.; also 1937-47, close setting ½a. blue green pane of four centrally cancelled by Barwani d.s. and affixed to native envelope addressed to the Post master within Barwani. Generally fine and a scarce duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBarwani1933-47, wide setting 1a. brown block of four, cancelled by Barwani d.s. and affixed to reverse of native envelope; various staining and creasing as to be expected, nevertheless a scarce and attractive cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). S.G. 39BSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBarwani1941 4r. booklet (59-55mm.), comprising thirty-two 2a. (eight panes of four); some shortish perfs in places otherwise fine and a scarce booklet. S.G. SB4, £900Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Bhopal
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBhopal1872, double frame, ¼a. black showing variety "began", clear margins on three sides, touched along top, cancelled in pen, fine and scarce. S.G. 1b, £3,000. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBhopal1894 ½a. slate-grey tied to small native envelope; also 1896 ¼a. slate grey in deeper shade, tied by Rajdak d.s. to native envelope. Fine and a scarce duo. S.G. 2, 3Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBhopal1908-32, a selection of imperforate proofs and trials including green colour trial of centre only, 1a. red-brown trial, inscribed "postage" ¼a. orange horizontal pair; Official trials overprinted "service" 1930-31 4a. chocolate pair, 1932-34 ¼a. orange blocks of four, both with overprints inverted, ¼a. pair, ½a. yellow-green pair, 1a. carmine-red block of four and pair; also perforated 2a. ultramarine block of four, stamps printed double and single with "service" printed four times, twice vertically and twice horizontally. A fine and interesting group.Subject...
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBhopal1935 (17 Sept.), four picture postcards franked with 1889-90 1a. blue (2), 1891 ½a. red, imperf. and ½a. red perforated respectively. Unaddressed and philatelic though an interesting group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBhopalOfficial1935-36 ¼a. on 4a. chocolate, lightly cancelled by part d.s. fine and scarce. R.P.S. Certificate (2015). S.G. O322, £650. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Bundi
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBundi1914-41 Sacred Cows Group B 6a. pale ultramarine, deep ultramarine, Group C 2r. red-brown and black, Group E medium wove paper 3a. chocolate, and Group H, Perf. 11 2a. yellow green, all in complete sheetlets of four, the latter with complete original gum; also 1947 ¼a. blue-green complete sheet of twenty (4x5) showing sheet number '1235', tracing paper adhered to reverse. A good group. S.G. 33, 33a, 46a, 57, 76, 86, £514+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBundi1914-41 Sacred Cows, Group C 3r. grey-blue and chocolate on medium wove paper, an upper left corner example with variety chocolate (inscriptions) inverted, very fine unused, a dramatic and most important rarity of Indian States and KGVI, there being only two known, the other, representing the stamp adjoining at right, was sold by Spink in 2007. S.G. 47ab, £40,000. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Bussahir
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesBussahirImperforate ¼a. vermilion with normal monogram, with blue monogram, and ½a. blue in complete sheets of twenty-four (4x6); some folds here and there as to be expected otherwise fine and a scarce trio. S.G. 31, 31a, 31c, £936+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Charkhari
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesCharkhari1897 ¼a. violet tied by "charkhari state p.o." squared circle to native envelope, 1909-19, Type II 1p. turquoise-blue tied by same cancellation to picture postcard, and 1930-45 ½a. tied by Charkhari State double ring d.s. to locally addressed native envelope. A scarce trio. S.G. 5b, 24, 35Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesCharkhari1897 ½a. purple (4), two cancelled by "charkhari state/bpo/14 ma/sat wara", two by "charkhari state po" squared circles, all affixed, one tied to part native envelope with Head Post Office arrival d.s. alongside. Attractive and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. 6Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesCharkhari1909-19, Type II 1p. turquoise-blue tied by Charkhari State P.O. squared circle to unaddressed postcard; 1930-45 1p. pair and 2a. single tied to native envelope, the pair with tears; ½a. and 2a. tied by Charkhari State Post Office 05.05.4(?) double ring d.s. to piece from native envelope, sent registered. A good trio.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Cochin
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesCochin1946-48 2p. chocolate, watermark inverted, 4p. grey-green, 1949 surcharges on 1946-48 issue 6p. on 1a.3p., variety incorrect date; Official 1942-43 on 1938-44, perf. 11, watermark Type 8a 1a. brown-orange and watermark Type 27 3p. on 1a. brown-orange. All used, one or two small faults otherwise fine and offered with R.P.S. Certificates (2003, 2011). S.G. 101d, 103, 122b, O66, O67b, £645Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesCochinOfficial1938-44, overprinted Type O11, 6p. red-brown, lightly cancelled, scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (1984). S.G. O53a, £750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Dhar
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesDhar1897-1900 ½p. black on red (four characters at left); ½a. black on magenta and 1a. black on green, all tied respectively to three native envelopes by Dhar State d.s. Fine and a scarce trio.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesDhar1898-1900 2a. deep green complete sheet of thirty (30), unused with full original, toned gum. A scarce large multiple. S.G. 10, £420Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Dungapur
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesDungarpur1933-43 1a. pale turquoise-blue tied to large native envelope by violet d.s.; 1939-46 ¼a., 1a.3p. and 4a. tied to native envelope sent registered; and ¼a. (faulty print) and ½a.tied by violet d.s. to "on dungarpur state service" postcard. A scarce trio.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesDungarpur1939-46 ½a. Die III, perf. 10 and 1a. perf. 10, both tied by violet d.s. to reverse of "On Dungarpur State Service Only." envelope, ½a. torn otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 10cd, 11c. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Duttia
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesDuttia1897 ¼a. to 4a. set of four, fine unused. S.G. 12-15, £1,100. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Faridkot
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesFaridkot1879-86. native thick laid paper 1f. ultramarine complete sheet of thirty-two (4x8), small scissor cut between impressions at top, otherwise very fine and a rare multiple. S.G. N1, £2,880+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesFaridkot1879-86 thick wove paper, 1f. ultramarine tied by triple ring oval postmark to 1885 ½a. green postal stationery envelope to Amritsar cancelled by 06.06.85 squared circle, the reverse with Faridkot and Amritsar d.s. A little roughly opened at right otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. N5. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Hyderabad
Indian Feudatory StatesHyderabad1869-49, a mint and used collection on stock pages and loose including 1869 die proof pair, mint multiples and imperforate horizontally vertical pair, used large ranges of 1871-1915 issues, mostly identified by the collector, many 1905 imperforate colour trials and plate proofs in blocks of four, pairs and singles; Officials including 1873 rough perf. 11½ 1a. drab mint block of thirty-two (8x4), 1909-11 on T6 2a. and 3a. perf. 11, unused, both with B.P.A. Certificates, 1930-34 4p. on ¼a. imperf. between horizontal pair used, 8p. on ½a. with red and black surchar...
Indian Feudatory States - Idar
Indian Feudatory StatesIdarrevenue: 1911 Perkins Bacon 1a. die proof in black on thick paper (76 x 98mm.), fine. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Feudatory States - Jaipur
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJaipurOfficial1931-37 1a. black and blue, large part original, creamy gum, very well centred and a scarce stamp. S.G. O14, £900. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Jammu and Kashmir
Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and Kashmir1866-90s, a mint and used collection arranged on stock pages, mostly identified by collector, many multiples and usages on cover (80)+ Mixed condition though well worth careful inspectionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and Kashmir1867-76 4a. indigo, unused without gum, as issued, fine and a rare stamp. B.P.A. Certificate (2019). S.G. 7, £5,000. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and Kashmir1867-76 4a. orange-red, unused without gum, as issued, some light oxidising otherwise fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2018). S.G. 9, £550. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and KashmirFor use in Jammu1874-76 1a. jet-black, used, cancelled by indistinct marking, some natural paper creasing as is often found on these primitive printings, otherwise fine and rare. B.P.A. and R. D. Jaretzky Certificates (2000, 1997). S.G. 69b, £3,750. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and KashmirFor use in Jammu and Kashmir1889 1a. greenish grey tied alongside India ½a. pair and 2a. to 1889 (5 Dec.) envelope from to Herrnhut, Saxony via Brindisi, the reverse with Bombay, Sea Post Office and Herrnhut d.s. Fine and scarce. S.G. 148Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJammu and KashmirOfficial1887-94, thin creamy laid paper 4a. black sheet of eight (4x2), very fine unused. S.G. O16, £720Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Jasdan
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJasdan1942-47 1a. bluish green with part sheet margin at foot tied by violet Gujrati circular postmark to locally addressed envelope, unopened and very fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2018). S.G. 6. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Jhalawar
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJhalawarA selection of five covers, one stampless envelope struck with native seal in black on reverse, three franked with 1886-90 ¼a. green, one used to uprate ½a. embossed stationery envelope from Jhalawar to Udaipur and 1899 ½a. green embossed stationery envelope addressed to Jhalrapatan. Condition a little mixed in places otherwise a good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Jind
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJind1882-85 thin yellowish wove paper ½a. lemon, tied by heart shaped cancellation to ¼a. red-brown post card (H&G 1) cancelled by Dinanagar 13.01 d.s., the card additionally struck with 12.01 railway d.s. Card with some faults though a scarce usage. R.P.S. Certificate (2024). S.G. J17. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesJind1882-85, thick white wove paper, ¼a. brown-buff complete sheet of fifty (10x4), full original gum, small corner bend in margin at top right and with pencil annotation on reverse, a most attractive multiple or wonderful fresh colour, and rare in this format. S.G. J32, £1,900+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Kishangarh
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesKishangarh1899-1900 imperforate 1a. brown-lilac block of sixteen (4x4), pin-perf. ¼a. carmine block of twelve (4x3), ¼a. magenta block of nine (3x3), 1a. brown-lilac block of twelve (4x3) 1a. mauve block of twenty (4x5) and tête-bêche pair, a small mint range of low denominations on page, all mint; also Official 1917-18 pin-perf. ¼a. rose-pink overprint inverted, used. A useful group, cat. c.£750Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesKishangarh1928-36 ½a. deep green sheet of ten (2), one entirely imperforate, and 1943-47 ¼a. pale dull blue sheet of ten, all unused and fine. S.G. 73a, 73ab, 81,Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Las Bela
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesLas BelaPre-stamp envelope with embossed flap cancelled with Urdu script handstamp in violet; also 1904 wider setting ½a. black on pale blue, pen cancelled and affixed to small native envelope. Fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesLas Bela1901-02 1a. black on orange block of sixteen (4x4), original gum, some paper adhesions on the reverse, third row with horizontal crease and some perf. splitting otherwise a fine and dramatic multiple. S.G. 8, £1,120+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Morvi
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesMorviRevenue StampsWaterlow imperforate proof sheetlet of nine with inscription at top and at foot and without denomination, in chestnut on glazed card, affixed to piece, fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Nawanagar
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesNawanagar1877 1doc. blue, clear margins all round tied by indistinct black cancellation to part native cover, faint intaglio handstamp to left. Fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2024). S.G. 1. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Poonch
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesPoonch1891 (July) envelope from Poonch City to Sopur bearing 1885-94 4a. red on blue-green paper tied by boxed handstamp and barred numeral, Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar, Sopur and Gulmarg d.s. on face and reverse; also 1893 (24 Oct.) ¼a. brown on buff post card cancelled by Kahuta squared circle and uprated with 1885-94 1p. red on yellow wove batonné paper tied by concentric squares, the card additionally cancelled by Rawalpindi d.s. on redelivery. A fine and scarce duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Rajasthan
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesRajasthan1948-49 machine-printed in black, 8a. ultramarine complete sheet of twenty, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 13, £360Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Shahpura
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesShahpuraUndated, c.1920 part native wrapper, franked on reverse with 1932-47 1a. red, perf. 11 postal fiscal, tied by very clear, well struck "Raj Dak Shahpura" handstamp in black, adhesive crossed by filing fold otherwise fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. F1. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesShahpura1933 entire letter from Pratap pura, addressed within Shahpura, bearing 1932-47, perf. 11½-12 1a. red, tied by circular intaglio handstamp in black; adhesive with some creasing at top otherwise fine and scarce. B.P.A. Certificate (2014). S.G. F1Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Sirmoor
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesSirmoor1901 (14 Feb.) envelope registered to Holland, bearing 1885-95 3p. orange (Type B), 6p. yellowish-green (Type D), 1894-99 3a. yellow-green, 4a. deep green, 8a. deep blue (small defect at lower left) and 1r. vermilion and 1899 4a. deep green and 8a. deep blue, each cancelled by Nahan/Sirmoor State d.s. Philatelic though a scarce and attractive cover. B.P.A. Certificate (2018). Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Tranvancore-Cochin
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesTravancore-Cochin1949 "one anna" on 2ch. orange, perf 11 top left corner block of eight (4x2) with misplaced surcharges, the upper row with diagonal surcharge only, the lower row with double surcharge, one diagonal, fine mint. An extraordinary block, rare in this se-tenant form. S.G. 4a/4bSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Feudatory States - Wadhwan
(x) Indian Feudatory StatesWadhwan1888-94 perf. 12 ½ pice black on toned paper vertical pair cancelled by native handstamps in black and affixed to 1893 envelope, the reverse struck with Wadwan State bilingual 11.05.93 d.s. Fine and scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Iraq
(x) Iraq1933 (1 Oct.) printed "Administration de Postes et des Telegraphes de L'Iraq" envelope to Akyab, the face with boxed "baghuab" handstamp, the reverse with serrated "iraq posts/and/telegraphs" labels (2) tied by Baghdad 27.09 d.s. and Akyab 01.10 receiving d.s. Envelope with some faults though scarce. Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Japan
(x) Japanc.1910 unused bamboo envelopes, postcards and note paper (14), each with colour illustrations of Japan. Fine and attractive.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Labuan
(x) Labuan1880-1902 a mostly mint selection including 1880 8c. on 12c. (upright surcharge), used, 1885 2c. on 8c. (2) and 2c, on 16c. mint, 1885-86 8c. complete pane, the lower left hand stamp with no dot at lower left, 1891-92 6c. on 8c., variety imperforate between stamp and margin at top, both mint, 1892 2c. on 40c. surcharge inverted, mint, 1894 (April) set of seven handstamped "specimen", 1895 (June) mint set of five, 1902-03 set mint and used. Mixed condition though a useful group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Labuan1891-92 6c. on 8c. mauve horizontal strip of five being the lower half of the sheet [6-10] and showing slightly reduced sheet margins all round, [10] showing no dot at lower left and [6-7] imperforate between and between stamp and margin at left, some perf reinforcement on the reverse otherwise very fine unused without gum, of wonderful fresh colour and a most important piece. Unique in private hands, the only other example of this variety ([1-2] from the same sheet) is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. R.P.S. Certificate 16781 is not present. S.G. 35, 35i, 35j, £18,000++. Photo.p...
(x) LabuanPostage Due1901 perf. 14½-15 8c. black and vermilion frame inverted, discreetly cancelled to order as with all other examples, tiny surface mark at lower right otherwise fine and of fresh colour; an important rarity, there having been only around thirty examples recorded. R.P.S. Certificate 18466 not present. S.G. D6ba, £8,500. Photo.provenance:"Walter Bickly", Spink, July 2011Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
LabuanPostal Stationery Card1893-94 1c.+1c. reply paid, variety imperforate and the reply half doubly printed; a touch soiled. With normal for comparisonSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Macao
(x) Macao1824 (28 Dec.) entire letter to Lisbon with endorsement on reverse "Received and forwarded this same day in London, May 14h 1825, by his most obedient servants A.M. Pedra", with no postal markings. Very fine and scarce. Photo.provenance:John Bull, where it sold for HKD $19,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Airmails
(x) MalayaAirmails1926-37, a selection of envelopes (27) including 1926 (23 Aug.) envelope from Singapore to Port Swettenham bearing plate '1' corner marginal 1c. pair and 2c., carried by the Air Survey Company ex Yen Boon Swee, 1936 (9 Feb.) envelope from Singapore to Hong Kong marked "By Courtesy Airflight, R.A.F. - Singapore-Japan", seventeen covers carried by Imperial Airways with 1935 envelope marked "1st Twice-Weekly Singapore-Calcutta-Croydon" and three envelopes of 1936 from Singapore to Burma marked "via "singapore-rangoon"". A good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition...
(x) MalayaAirmails1926 (23 Aug.) envelopes (2) flown by Air Survey Co. from Singapore to Port Swettenham and to Kuala Lumpur, both marked "By Air Mail" and franked at 4c., both tied by "singapore/h" double-ring d.s. and showing arrival datestamp (23.8) on reverse. A fine pair of coversSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmails1928 (6 Oct.) envelope flown by Air Union from Penang to London, franked at 18c., showing Air Mail etiquette and "first service from malacca/connecting with marseilles-/london air mail" h.s. 65 items flown. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmails1928 (3 Dec.) "Field" envelope flown by Air Union from Muar (Johore) to Birmingham, franked at 18c., showing Air Mail etiquette and, on reverse, Johore and Penang (7.12) datestampsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmails1930 (1 Mar.) envelope registered from Johore to Java and returned to Singapore, franked at 37c.; 1931 (5 Aug.) envelope registered from Singapore to Medan and returned to Singapore, franked at 32c.; 1931 (6 Aug.) envelope from Medan to Singapore franked at 23c.; and 1931 (7 Aug.) 2c. stationery card flown direct from Singapore to Batavia and uprated 11c. A good group, all flown by KNILM on Batavia - Singapore and return regular serviceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmails1940 (12 Aug.) envelope from New York to Penang franked at 70c. and showing Penang censor handstamp; 1941 (23 Jan.) envelope from Singapore to New York franked at $1.40; (2 May) envelope from San Francisco to Singapore. franked at 70c. and showing special flight cachet; (9 May) envelope from Manila to Singapore franked at 20c.; (11 May) envelope from Singapore to San Francisco, franked at $1.55 and showing first flight cachet and censor handstamp; (12 May) envelope from Singapore to Manila franked at 30c.; and (5 July) envelope from Singapore to New York and franked at $4.50...
(x) MalayaAirmails1941 (18 Nov.) envelope flown on the PA and KLM Service to UK, from Singapore to London, marked "Air Throughout, Pan-American Clipper Mail", franked at $2 and showing violet censor handstamp. Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsImperial Airways1929 (27 July) envelope from Singapore to London and (1 Aug.) Field envelope from Kuala Lumpur to England, carried on the Karachi - Basle Service, both franked at 26c. and showing "by air mail" etiquette, the latter also bearing GB ½d. applied and cancelled on arrivalSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsImperial Airways1931 (2 Apr.) envelope from London to Singapore, marked "1st Experimental Air Mail, England - Straits Settlements", franked at 1/- and showing special slogan arrival datestamp (16.4); 1931 (13 Apr.) envelope from Alor Star to Sydney, franked at 46c. (on reverse, some stained perfs) and showing Singapore (15.4) and arrival (29.4) datestamps; 1931 (29 Apr.) envelope from Singapore to India, marked "By Air Mail. Par Avion./Via Singapore/Delhi", franked at 22c., showing "by air mail" etiquette with arrival datestamp on reverse; 1931 (29 Apr.) envelope from Singapo...
(x) MalayaAirmailsImperial Airways1931 (4 Apr.) envelope carried on First Experimental Flight England - Australia, from London to Kuala Lumpur franked at 1/-; (17 Apr.) envelope from Kuala Lumpur to NEI franked at 24c.; and (29 Apr.) envelope from Singapore to Sydney franked at 46c.; all but the first with "by air mail" etiquetteSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsImperial Airways1931 (7 May) 2c. stationery card from Singapore to Java uprated 16c.; (8 May) envelope from Singapore to Sydney franked at 46c.; (23 May) 6c. stationery envelope from Penang to India uprated 16c.; and (21 May) envelope from Singapore to England franked at 48c.; all carried on Second Experimental Flight England - Australia and all but first with "by air mail" etiquette, one lightly discoloured.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsImperial Airways1933 (9 Dec.) envelope from London to Singapore franked at 11d.; 1933 (12 Dec.) envelope from Cairo to Singapore, under-franked at 85m. and bearing Straits Postage Due 10c. and 12c.; 1933 (28 Dec.) envelope from Singapore to India franked at 20c.; and 1933 (30 Dec.) envelope from Alor Star to England franked at 43c. All carried on First London - Malaya Service and Return, and the envelopes are special printedSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsKLM1928 (26 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) flown on First Medan - Amsterdam Flight from Singapore to Switzerland, marked "By Air Mail Medan - Amsterdam", franked at $1.32, showing "by air mail" etiquette with, on reverse, Penang (26.10) and arrival (16.11) datestamps. RareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsKLM1928 (26 Oct.) envelope flown on First Medan - Amsterdam Flight from Singapore to Switzerland, marked "By Air Mail Medan - Amsterdam", franked at $1.32, showing "by air mail" etiquette with, on reverse, Penang (27.10) and arrival (16.11) datestamps. Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsKLM1931 (27 May) envelope flown on Alor Star - Amsterdam Regular Service from Singapore to Austria, marked "Per Dutch Air mail, Alor Star - Amsterdam", franked at 62c., showing "by air mail" etiquette with arrival datestamps (7.6) on reverse. Rare, one of two covers recorded at this rate. PhotoNote: This cover was taken by train to Penang to connect with KLM flight at Alor Star, arriving in Amsterdam on 24 May.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaAirmailsKLM1932-35, a group of envelopes (13) flown by KLM, four by Dutch Air Mail to the UK, three from Alor Star to the UK, Switzerland and Paris, various frankings including 53c., 57c., 72c., 73c. etc. An interesting group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - British Military Administration
(x) MalayaBritish Military Administration1946 (20 Feb.) OHMS circular regarding cigarette allocation from the Food Control Department to the R.A.F. station at Tengah, showing "official paid/singapore" c.d.s. in red and large framed "Delay Your Spending" slogan in purple (Type HS13); some light soilingSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaBritish Military AdministrationPostal Stationery1946 (3 Aug.) 2c. orange from Jerantut, Pahang to Singapore with additional 2c. affixed, both clearly cancelled by "johore/bahru" double-ring d.s., very fine. Rare, probably less than ten examples of this card recorded used. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Federated Malay States
(x) MalayaFederated Malay States1900 overprinted on Negri Sembilan 1c. to 50c. with additional 2c. and on Perak 5c. and 10c., all with usual browned gum, 1900-01 CA 1c. (3), 3c. (3), 4c. (3), 5c. (2), 8c. (3), 10c. (2), 20c. and 50c., 1904-22 MCA 1c. to $5 with some additional shades and 1934 $2 green and red on yellow; some with slight gum toning though the majority fine. Cat. £2,200+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Japanese Occupation
(x) MalayaJapanese OccupationJohorePostal Stationery1942 (8 Dec.) Official 4s. on 4c. card registered to Singapore, bearing Japan 3s., 5s., 8s. and 25s., all tied by "johore bharu/1" double-ring d.s., showing three strikes of 1st Anniversary of Greater East Asia War datestamp with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; some light staining around perforationsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJapanese Occupation of MalayaKedah1944? envelope to Penag bearing, on reverse, War Memorial 8c. tied by "alor star/kedah" double-ring d.s. (Type D15) and showing, on face, two different censor chops. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJapanese OccupationMalacca1942 (Apr.) single frame chop on Straits Settlements 1c. black lower right corner block of eight (2x4) with one showing handstamp double; some pencil notations and a small tear in margin, otherwise fine unmounted mint. ISC J1/a, $600+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJapanese Occupation of MalayaMalacca40c. scarlet and dull purple block of four, gum a little browned, tips of a few perfs at top left thinned otherwise fine. A rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). S.G. J53, £4,000+. Photoprovenance:Richard J. RinkoffSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJapanese OccupationPenang1942 locally addressed and registered envelope (253x176mm.), bearing 1942 "dai nippon" 2c. top right corner block of fifteen (5x3) with one showing variety "pe" for "penang", 8c. pair with overprinted shifted to right and 12c., all clearly tied and showing Post Office Express label; some light peripheral stainingSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaThai Occupation of MalayaGeneral Issues1944 War Memorial 1c. to 15c. in right marginal blocks of four , each centrally cancelled with bi-lingual "trengganu" double-ring d.s., the 8c. a little discoloured otherwise fine. S.G. TM1-TM6, £800Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Johore
(x) MalayaJohore1896-99 2c., 3c., 5c., 6c., 10c., 50c., $2, $3 (2), $4 and $5, values to $2 and one $3 top marginal, all a little gum toned though of fine appearance and unmounted mint. Cat. £500+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJohore1922-41 Script $1 green and mauve block of twelve (3x4) with margin at left, the top right stamp showing "u" for "o" in "dollar", a little gum toned though of fine appearance and unmounted mint. An unlisted variety. S.G. 120Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJohore1940 (10 Mar.) India 1a. stationery envelope to Muar, showing circular "30/t c" and violet India Censor with, on reverse, Postage Due 1c. and 8c. applied and cancelled on arrival; the envelope with part Censor label at left. Photoprovenance:"Stoltz" Part 1, September 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaJohorePostage Due1938 1c. to 12c. with additional 1c. block of four, fine mint. S.G. D1-D5, £268Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Kedah
(x) MalayaKedah1941 (3 Dec.) envelope flown by Imperial Airways to London, bearing 1937 50c. tied by light "general post office/alorstar kedah" double-ring d.s. (Type D6, latest recorded date), showing triangular "passed for transmission/43" h.s. in violet and bi-lingual Airmail label.provenance:"Stoltz" Part 1, September 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Kelantan
(x) MalayaKelantan1911 1c. to $5 set of fourteen, 1928 perf 12 $1 and 1937-40 1c. to $2, all a little gum toned though of fine appearance. Cat. £1,200+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaKelantan1937-40 1c. to $5 set of fifteen mounted mint, the odd value a touch gum toned otherwise fine. S.G. 40-54, £2,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Pahang
(x) MalayaPahang1891 (May) 2c. (Type 7) on 24c. unused without gum, 1891-95 and 1895-99 sets of three, 1898 1c. to $1 set of five and 1935-41 1c. to $2, some light gum toning though of fine appearance. Cat. £1,837Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Perak
(x) MalayaPerak1884-91 2c. bright rose with Type 20, large part original gum with some minor blemishes mentioned only for the sake of accuracy, well centred and of lovely fresh colour. Fine and rare. Friedl Certificate (1978). S.G. 23, £3,750. Photoprovenance:Asch, Nov. 1991Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaPerak1886 "One/cent/perak" (Type 26) on 2c. pale rose horizontal pair, the right stamp with variety "One" inverted, unused with part original gum, some black fibres on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 29/a, £3,750+. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
MalayaPerak1887-89 and 1891, a study of the various 1c. 2c. surcharges and settings, all neatly mounted and written up on album pages, some multiples throughout, mostly mint, condition a little mixed as to be expected with a lot of this nature. S.G. 33-40 group, 57-60Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) MalayaPerak1891 1c. (Type 30) on 6c. and 2c. (Types 33 and 37) on 24c., 1892-95 set of four, 1895-99 1c. to 25c., 50c. dull purple and greenish black and $3 (green faded), 1900 surcharge set of seven, 1935-37 1c. to $5 and 1938-41 1c. to $5, some with gum toning of varying degrees though of fine appearance. Cat. £2,950+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
MalayaPerakOfficial Stamps1889 (Nov.) CA 1c. to 12c. brown-purple and 24c., CC 12c. blue, all unused with part otr large part original gum, fine. S.G. O1-O7, O9, £1,157Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MalayaPerakOfficial Stamps1889 (Nov.) 2c. lower right corner pair with plate number, 4c. pair, 6c. and 8c., each showing wide space between "g" and "s", plus 1c. block of twelve (4x3) with second stamp in bottom row showing no stop after "s", fine mint. Cat. £1,134Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MalayaPerakOfficial Stamps1889 (Nov.) 2c. bright rose showing variety overprint double, fine mint. R.P.S. Certificate (1933). S.G. O1a, £900. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) MalayaPerakPostal Orders1938-39 50c., $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, $4 and $5, all printed on Multiple Script CA watermarked paper, issued at various Post Offices and redeemed at the receiving office; the odd minor fault though a good clean lotSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Perlis
(x) MalayaPerlis1935 (14 Feb.) photographic postcard to England, bearing Kedah 4c. tied by "kangsar/perlis" double-ring d.s. with another strike alongside. Photoprovenance:Keith ElliottSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Ranges
(x) MalayaRangesA miscellaneous group including Brunei 1922 Exhibition set of nine and Japanese Occupation 1c., 4c., 5c., 15c., 25c. and 50c. with overprint in violet mint; Johore 1903 50. on $3 and $1 on $2 and 1904 surcharge set of three mint, and Postage Due set of five mint; Kedah 1919 50c. on $2 and $1 on $3 mint; Kelantan 1911 MCA $25 and 1928-35 $1 (both) mint; Trengganu 1922 Exhibition $5 mint plus 1948 Wedding pairs for Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Selangor, Trengganu, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore, Japanese Occupation Kelantan Sunagawa seal on 12c. on 8c. pair and Thai Occupation...
Malaya - Selangor
(x) MalayaSelangor1882-91 group of overprints on Straits Settlements including 1882-83 CA 2c. brown with Type 3, 1883-85 CA 2c. pale rose with Types 14 (2), 4, 2, 21 and 23, and 1885-91 2c. pale rose with Types 24 (2), 26, 27, 29, 32 and 34, all used, generally fine. Cat. £1,850 approxSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
MalayaSelangor1891 (May) 2c. on 24c. green, three vertical pairs, two with margin at foot, all showing Types 38 and 39, all with toned gum otherwise fine. S.G. 47-48, £1,350Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Malaya - Straits Settlements
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1847-58, five entire letters, three to London, one to Appleby, the other to Marseilles, markings include "singapore bearing" d.s. entire letters to London and Appleby respectively, two showing "singapore/p.o." double ring d.s. A good group.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penangc.1855 entire to Oldenburg, Germany marked "via Trieste", bearing 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper (crease and corner fault) tied by illegible obliterator, showing good "penang/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red with blue manuscript and handstruck "6" rate markings and, on reverse, blue arrival datestamps. Rare, we record only six De La Rue frankings to Germany and this the only one from Penang. Photoprovenance:David Springbett, 1994Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penang1858 native envelope (opened-out for display) to Bombay bearing, on reverse, 1854 1a. red Die I and 2a. green, both with small to good margins and tied by unclear obliterators and showing arrival datestamp (19.7) alongside. A rare franking. B.P.A. Certificate (2012) states "not possible to certify as emanating from Penang". Photoprovenance:Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, 2000V.T. Nathan, 2009Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penang1866 (11 Mar.) envelope (with letter) to Singapore, marked "Per Pluto", bearing 1865 1a. brown tied by legible "147" duplex, no other markings. A rare franking, one of six inter-settlement covers recorded between Penang and Singapore. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penang1867 envelope to Middlesex, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1865 8p. purple, 2a. orange and 8a. carmine, all clearly tied by "147" duplex with the 8p. additionally tied by London Paid arrival c.d.s. (14.6) in red. Most attractive. Photoprovenance:Tay Peng Hian, 1986Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, 2005Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penang1867 (25 Feb.) entire to Boston, USA marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1865 8a. carmine pair tied by red firm's chop and legible "147" duplex, showing red crayon "1/11", London Paid transit d.s. (27.3), "16/cents" accountancy h.s. and arrival datestamp (9.4); lower back flap missing. A neat and attractive franking. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Penang1869 (21 Sept.) envelope to September, bearing 1865 ½a. (2) tied by clear "147" duplex. A rare franking, we only record seven De La Rue inter-settlement frankings, one of which is to Malacca. Photoprovenance:Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, 2000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1854 1a. red Die I, two examples, one with good to large margins, the other with large margins on three sides but close at foot, both cancelled "B/172", the latter with small red handstamp on reverse, fine. S.G. Z61, £750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1854 1a. red (Die I) and 4a. (Head Die III), cut to shape, cancelled by "B/172" and "B/147" respectively; 1a. with tear and other faults, 4a. thinned and with various other faults. Nevertheless a scarce duo. S.G. Z25, Z61, £3,875. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1854 1a. red Die II, three examples, two with good or good to large margins, the other (deep shade) with close to small margins, all cancelled "B/172"; one with vertical crease otherwise fine. S.G. Z62, £1,125. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1855 (May) entire (no side flaps) to Glasgow, marked "Via Southampton", bearing 1854 4a. blue and red 2nd. printing (2, from different sheets, both cut to shape) cancelled by diamond of hollow dots with one tied by "paid" d.s. (7.7) in red, showing framed "india paid" with, on reverse, framed "singapore/Bearing" d.s. in black struck in error and deleted, and "singapore/Paid" d.s. overstruck by arrival c.d.s.; the entire with some faults along folds though a rare and interesting franking. Photoprovenance:Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, 2000Subject...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1855 (10 July) entire letter to "Capt. John Murray, Grenadier Guards, British Expedition, Crimea", marked "Via Alexandria", bearing 1854 4a. blue and red 4th printing pair with clear to good margins, cancelled by diamond of hollow dots and showing, on reverse, Alexandria double-arc d.s. (21.8) in blue. One of three recorded covers from the Murray correspondence to the Crimea of which one bears a strip of four 2a., and the other two 4a. Association of Singapore Philatelists Certificate (2006). Photoprovenance:L.E. Dawson, 1966Admiral George C...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1855 (21 July) entire letter from Hong Kong "p Chusan" via Singapore to Calcutta bearing 1854 2a. green cancelled with diamond of dots and showing, on reverse, light Singapore c.d.s. (13.9) over-cancelled with fine Calcutta Ship Letter boxed datestamp (25.9). B.P.A. Certificate (2013). Most unusual and a major rarity with few items of mail known with 1854 issues from Hong Kong transmitting through Singapore to India. Photo.provenance:'Medina', Part II, May 2018Robert P. Piccus, 1967Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1855 (20 Oct.) entire to Hamburg bearing 1854 4a. blue and red 4th printing pair with good to large margins, tied by diamond of hollow dots and showing arrival datestamp (30.11) on reverse; the adhesives with some affixative stains, the address panel with small hole and addressed partially erased. B.P.A.Certificate (1999). PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1855 (22 Nov.) envelope (small faults) to Edinburgh with printed "per overland via southampton" in red at upper left, bearing 1854 4a. blue and red 4th printing (2, both cut to shape and cut-into) cancelled by diamond of hollow dots, one tied by "paid" d.s. in red (6.1.56) and showing framed "india paid" with, on reverse, legible "singapore/p.o." c.d.s. and arrival d.s., both in red; both adhesives crossed by light filing fold. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). Photoprovenance:Dr. Pichai Buranasombati, 2000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addit...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1858 (14 July) entire, with disinfection slits, ex the "Matia" correspondence to Cadiz care of Mr. Power at Gibraltar, marked "p overland mail", bearing 1856 1a. brown, 2a. orange pair (affixed over edge at lower left) and single, and 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper (corner defect), all clearly cancelled "B/172", showing red crayon "1/10", blue Gibraltar transit c.d.s. (12.9) and, on reverse across join, red "singapore/p.o." double-ring datestamp; the entire a little soiled. A rare and attractive three colour franking illustrating the 1...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1859 entire to London, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1855 4a. black on blue glazed paper single (corner fault) and diagonal bisect, well tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing clear arrival c.d.s. (10.11) on reverse. A fine example of the 6a. rate to the U.K. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. Z68a, £22,000+. Photoprovenance:David Springbett, 1994V.T. Nathan, 2009Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1860 (Apr.) entire docketed from Manila and addressed to London, marked "Marseilles", bearing 1856 4a. black pair clearly tied by "B/172" obliterator, showing red London Paid arrival c.d.s. (5.6) and, on reverse across join, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red; some light overall discolouration. Photoprovenance:Milo D. Rowell, 1992Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, 2005Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1863 (8 Mar.) entire letter to Hamburg, marked "via Trieste", bearing 1856 8a. carmine clearly tied by fine "B/172" obliterator, showing red crayon "6" and "1/-" and blue ink "6" and handstruck "6" with, on reverse, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red with month and year inverted, and arrival datestamps (13.4). A neat and attractive franking, and one of only five De La Rue frankings to Germany we record. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1863 (18 Aug.) entire letter ex the "Heard" correspondence to Hong Kong, marked "p United Service", bearing 1856 2a. yellow-buff clearly tied by fine "B/172" obliterator, showing manuscript "8" and, on reverse across join, framed "singapore/ship letter/paid" d.s. in red and arrival c.d.s. (26.8). A rare franking. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1866 (5 Apr.) envelope to Boston USA, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1865 8a. carmine (2) affixed at lower left, crossed by blue crayon cross and tied by "B/172" obliterator, showing manuscript "5", red crayon "1/11", red London Paid transit c.d.s. (13.5), "16/cents" accountancy h.s., arrival datestamp (28.5) with "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red on reverse. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1866 (20 May) double rate envelope (with original enclosure) to Bombay, marked "p Str Rangoon", bearing 1865 4a. green pair (minor fault at top right) tied by "B/172" obliterator and additionally by pen strokes and showing, on reverse, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. and arrival c.d.s. (5.6), both in red. Photoprovenance:David Springbett, 1994Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1866 (4 July) envelope to Bombay, marked "pr Ottawa", bearing 1856 4a. green tied by "B/172" obliterator, showing red crayon "4" with, on reverse, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. and arrival c.d.s. (23.7), both in red; the face panel with central vertical split along foldSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIndia used in Singapore1866 (5 Nov.) mourning envelope (minor tears at top) to Edinburgh, marked "Via Marseilles per French mail", bearing 1856 2a. orange, 8a. carmine and 1860 8p. purple, all crossed by framed "stamped" in blue and cancelled by "B/172" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/3", red London Paid transit c.d.s. (6.12) with, on reverse, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red and arrival c.d.s.; stamps crossed by ironed out filing crease. A neat and most attractive tricolour franking. Photoprovenance:David Springbett, 1994Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Pri...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsIssued Stamps1867 (1 Sept.) 1½c. on ½a., 2c. on 1a., 4c. on 1a. and 24c. on 8a. unused, 3c. on 1a., 6c. on 2a. (slightly soiled), 8c. on 2a., 12c. on 4a. and 32c. on 2a. used, good to fine. S.G. 1-9, £2,500+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
MalayaStraits Settlements1867 (1 Sept.) on India, 1½c.on 1a., 3c. on 1a., 6c. on 2a.and 8c.on 2a., each cancelled Singapore c.d.s part of duplex, fine. S.G. 1, 3, 5, 6, £670Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MalayaStraits Settlements1867 (1 Sept.) on India, 8c. on 2a. yellow horizontal pair, both clearly cancelled "B/109", fine. Scarce. S.G. 6. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1867-72 2c., 4c., 6c., 8c., 12c., 24c. and 32c. top marginal blocks of four, all in close to issued colours on surfaced unwatermarked paper, each overprinted "cancelled"; the upper pair with a touch of oxidation at top, otherwise fine. AttractiveSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1879 (May) "Five/Cents." on 8c. orange and "Seven/Cents." on 32c. pale red, both in a block of four, the former with margin at foot showing Current number and the latter with wing-margin at left, both unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 20-21, £1,660. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
MalayaStraits Settlements1880 (Mar.) "10/cents." on 30c. claret, a horizontal pair with types b + g, fine mint. A rare multiple. S.G. 23/28, £7,600+. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MalayaStraits Settlements1880 (Apr.) "10/cents" (type b) on 30c. claret, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 23, £600. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1884 (Feb.-Aug.) "8/Cents" on 12c. brown-purple, unused with large part original gum, very fine. S.G. 75, £750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1884 (Aug.) "8" on "8/Cents" on 12c. brown-purple, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 80, £650. Photoprovenance:Singapore Philatelic MuseumSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1902-03 CA 1c. to $5 set of twelve used on three 1902 envelopes registered from Singapore to Germany, fine. S.G. 110-121, £350+. Photo for $5Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1902-03 CA 1c. in dull purple and orange imperforate colour trial on gummed watermarked paper, a trifle rubbed, fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1902-03 CA 1c. in dull green and carmine imperforate colour trial on gummed watermarked, a touch rubbed and slightly toned otherwise fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1902-03 CA $5 in purple on blue imperforate colour trial, the issued colours of the 8c., on gummed watermarked paper, fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1904-10 $25 die proof of name and duty plate, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated "31 jan 02", fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1906-12 $25 die proof of the frame with blank vignette, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "before hardening" and dated "18 aug. 08" with "18" altered in manuscript to "19", fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1906-12 MCA $25 purple and blue on blue overprinted "specimen", centred slightly to right, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 168s, £800. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1906-12 $500 die proof of the frame with blank vignette, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "before hardening" and dated "4 jan 09", fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1906-12 MCA $500 purple and orange forgery, an "unused" example, fine. PhotoFNote: The forger had taken a 1903 East Africa and Uganda Protectorate 2r. violet and dull violet, bleached out all the design except the oval medallion with its head of King Edward VII, then engraved a plate bearing the scroll-work and frame which encircle the medallion.The perforation and watermark are authentic. The colours are a good reproduction.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-36, a mint collection on pages including 1912-23 set of nineteen overprinted "specimen" with additional 50c. and $5 on emerald back, $2 and $5, issued set of nineteen with additional multiples and shades including 1c. blocks of four in green, pale green and blue-green, 50c. black on emerald back block of four, $2 block of four and single plate number examples of denominations including $2 and each $5 including olive back; 1921-33 set of twenty-three overprinted "specimen" with 8c. prepared for use by not issued "specimen" (3), issued set with multiples of four...
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA 1c. to $5 set of nineteen overprinted "specimen" with additional 1c. black, 4c. rose-scarlet, 50c. emerald back, $5 on emerald back and $5 on white back pair, large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G. 193s-215s, £1,200++Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $25 and $100 both overprinted "specimen", the former in black, the latter in red, with large part original gum, well centred and of fine appearance. S.G. 213s, 214s, £2,250. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $25 purple and blue on blue, centred to foot, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 213, £3,250. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $25 (2, one with tear), $100 and $500 (with punch hole); 1921-33 Script $25 (2), $100 and $500, all fiscally cancelled, mixed condition though a good group. S.G. 213-215, 240b-240d, £1,660+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 $100 die proof of the frame with blank vignette, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) marked "before hardening" and dated "18 aug. 08" with "18" altered in manuscript to "19", fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $100 black and carmine on blue, centred to right, fresh and fine mint. Rare. P.F. Certificate (1976). S.G. 214, £13,000. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted "specimen", centred to top, hinge remnant at top otherwise fresh and fine mint. S.G. 215s, £5,500. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1912-23 MCA $500 purple and orange-brown, unused with large part original gum, centred to upper left, lovely fresh colours and choice quality. One of the great rarities of Straits Settlements, of which we record only seven mint examples. A major exhibition showpiece of the highest calibre. R.P.S. (1959) and B.P.A. (1993) Certificates. S.G. 215, £100,000. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script $25 and $100 both overprinted "specimen" in black, both large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G. 240bs, 240cs, £1,450. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script $100 black and carmine on blue, centred to lower right, fine mint. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1979). S.G. 240c, £11,000. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script $500 purple and orange-brown, a strip of three [10-12] with [12] showing "break in scroll", each overprinted "specimen" and affixed to piece cancelled by red "postes et télégraphes/collection de berne/madagascar" circular cachet. Extremely rare, only six of this flaw can exist. S.G. 240d/da. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted "specimen", large part original gum, a touch disturbed, light pencil annotation on reverse and tiny corner bend at lower left otherwise of wonderful fresh colour, a rare stamp. S.G. 240ds, £5,000. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script $500 purple and orange-brown, centred very slightly to left, superb colour, fresh and fine unmounted mint. One of the great rarities of Straits Settlements of which we record fourteen mint examples. Undoubtedly the finest mint example known. R.P.S. Certificate (1992). S.G. 240d, £75,000. Photoprovenance:King CarolSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script $500 purple and orange-brown showing HPF broken crown and scroll, fiscally cancelled in manuscript, fine. Very rare. R.P.S. Certificate (2012). S.G. 240db. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script, prepared for use but not issued, 3c. brown, unused without gum, vertical crease and some clipped perfs at left, otherwise fine. The only recorded example and a stamp that is missing from the Royal Philatelic Collection. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). Unlisted in S.G. Photoprovenance:Dr. F.E. Wood, December 1964Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script, prepared for use but not issued, 8c. carmine overprinted "specimen", top right corner slightly rounded and a little gum toned. Scarce. S.G. 240es, £500. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script, prepared for use but not issued, 8c. carmine, unused with large part original gum, small internal crease and some clipped perfs at top left and at right, otherwise fine. Extremely rare, one of two recorded examples. S.G. 240e, unpriced. Photoprovenance:Dr. F.E. Wood, December 1964Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1921-33 Script, prepared for use but not issued, 8c. carmine, unused with traces of gum, top left corner rounded and with some trimmed perfs at right, otherwise fine. Extremely rare, one of two recorded examples. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). S.G. 240e, unpriced. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlementsc.1922 printer's sample, 1c. in blue on gummed unwatermarked paper and overprinted "specimen" (Type DS1), some perfs clipped at bottom left otherwise fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlementsc.1922 printer's sample, 1c. in violet on gummed watermarked paper and overprinted "specimen" (Type DS1), fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition, a mint collection on pages including crown and script set of eleven with duplicates of most denominations with constant varieties including oval last "o", thin first "i" of "exhibition", raised stop after "exhibition", small second "a" of "malaya", broken loop of "r" and some minor varieties across denominations of both watermarks with positional multiples many comprising multiple varieties se-tenant. Generally fine and a superb lot for the specialist.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1922 Exhibition MCA 2c., 4c. (raised stop), 5c., 8c., 25c., 45c., $1 (forged cancellation), $2 (both papers), $5 and Script 1c., 2c. (raised stop), 4c., 5c., 10c. and $1, fine used. S.G. 242-255, £1771. Photo for $5Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1922 Exhibition, MCA $1 black and red on blue showing small second "a" in
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1922 Exhibition MCA $5 green and red on blue-green, Setting 1 showing short thin first "i" in "exhibition", fine mint. S.G. 249, £500+. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1933-34 Survey Department 2c. essay with King George V head facing left in an octagon set in a lattice work frame with bold lettering, in black, fine. (Norris Type Q). Photoprovenance:Spink, Stamps and Covers of South East Asia, 16 July 2020, Lot 1413Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1935 Jubilee set, 1936-37 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, 1937 Coronation and 1937-41 1c. to $5 complete, fine mint. S.G. 256-298, £624Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1937-41 unissued 8c. scarlet, a top left corner block of twenty (4x5) and a top right corner block of nine, the latter a little gum toned, otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. cat. £725Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits Settlements1938-41 Die II 2c. to 15c. mint, plus unissued 8c. scarlet top marginal block of six (3x2) unmounted mint. S.G. 293-298, £377Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsPostal Fiscal1938 $25 purple and blue on blue, well-centred, cancelled by part Singapore double-ring c.d.s., fine. S.G. F1, £650. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsPostal Stationery1912-37, a mint and used selection of including 1912 1c. post card (2), 3c. (2), 1918 2c. 4c. (2), 1922 2c. and 8c. cards, 1935-36 2c. card, 1936 5c. envelope, 1912 and 1922 10c. (2) registered envelopes, all overprinted "specimen", various used cards and envelopes, some carried by air mail. Generally fine and a good collectionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsPostal Stationery1897 (21 Jan.) 3c. carmine card of Straits Settlements addressed to Germany and its 3c. carmine reply paid half card addressed to Herr Waechter on board of Norddeutscher Lloyds in Hong Kong, clearly cancelled by Singapore c.d.s., the reply card additionally franked in Germany with 10pf. neatly cancelled by Magdeburg (22.2) c.d.s. and showing arrival Hong Kong (28.3) c.d.s. Minor usual corner creasing otherwise very fine and most unusual. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsPostal Stationery1897 (4 Apr.) reply half of Straits Settlements 3c. carmine reply paid card addressed to Hong Kong, clearly cancelled by "Panzos" (Guatemala) c.d.s. and showing transit San Francisco datestamp (8.4) at left. The reverse with Hong Kong (17.5) and recebido puerto barrios (16.3) c.d.s. Some faults including corner crease and a small tear at lower side still of very fine appearance and an extremely rare correct usage of the reply card from Guatemala. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsRevenue Stamps1938 $25 and $100 used with Postage $5 on small piece, all postally used with Singapore double-ring d.s. (29 November 1941), fine. The only recorded example of $100 postally used. B.P.A. Certificate (2013). Photoprovenance:David SpringbettSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsCovers and Cancellations1883 (2 Jan.) envelope from Singapore to USA, marked "via Brindisi", bearing 1880-81 10c. on 30c. claret (with perfin initials; straight-edge at left) tied by double-ring "singapore/p.o." with clear "singapore/paid" c.d.s. in red alongside, showing red crayon "4" with, on reverse London transit (30.1) and arrival (12.2) datestamps; the envelope with small piece missing at lower left and with some minor discolouration in places affecting the adhesive. Photoprovenance:David Springbett, 1994Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20%...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsCovers and Cancellations1895 (3 Dec.) envelope to Switzerland, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1883 5c. blue (3) and 1894 8c. ultramarine, all tied by Singapore c.d.s. and showing "ligne n/paq. fr. no7" octagonal datestamp with arrival c.d.s. on reverseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsCovers and Cancellations1899 (13 Apr.) locally addressed and registered envelope, bearing 1898 4c. on 5c. brown, 4c. on 5c. blue, 4c. on 8c. and 1899 (Mar.) 4c. on 5c., all cancelled by Singapore c.d.s. and showing legible registration d.s. at upper leftSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsCovers and Cancellations1920-37 a selection of covers (16) including 1920 (16 Aug.) from Singapore to Japan (foxed) bearing 4c., 8c. and 10c., 1921 (26 Jan.) envelope from Singapore to Denmark, 1923 (6 Sept.) local cover addressed to Katong (foxed) with nice strike of British Empire Exhibition d.s., 1925 (6 July) envelope to Ohio, 1929 (3 July) from Tanglin to Kuala Lampur with clear Tanglin d.s., 1935 (10 May) Kodak envelope from Singapore to Chicago with "remit by/post office/money order"; also 1921 (9 July), two envelopes ex the same correspondence from Trenggan...
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsChristmas Island1904 (14 May) commercial envelope to Chicago, bearing Straits 8c. tied by "christmas island" double-ring d.s. and showing another clearer strike alongside with arrival d.s. (23.6) on reverse; the envelope a little cut down at left. A rare franking. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaStraits SettlementsCovers and CancellationsIncoming Mail1870 (9 Nov.) envelope from India to Malacca bearing 4a.; upon arrival the letter was readdressed to Singapore showing the only recorded example of "malacca/p.o" double-ring d.s. (Type D2) in red (3.12) and, on reverse, clear Singapore arrival c.d.s. (5.12). Photoprovenance:"Stoltz", 2011Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Malaya - Trengganu
(x) MalayaTrengganu1910-19 MCA 1c. to $5, 1921-41 Script 1c., 3c. (both), 5c.purple on yellow, 6c., 8c. 12c., 35c., $1, $3, $5 and Postage Due 1937 set of four, some light gum toning in places though all of fine appearance. Cat. £1,400+Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) MalayaRangesA mint KGVI and QE group comprising BMA 1945-48 1c. to $5 with some duplication, Johore 1949-58 1c. to $5, Kedah 1950-55 1c. to $5, Kelantan 1951-55 1c. to $5, Malacca 1954-57 1c. to $5, Negri Sembilan 1949-53 1c. to $5, Pahang 1950-56 1c. to $5, Penang 1949-52 1c. to $5 and 1954-57 1c. to $5, Perak 1950-56 1c. to $5, Perlis 1951-55 1c. to $5, Selangor 1949-55 1c. to $5, Singapore 1948-52 perf 17½x18 1c. to $5 and Trengganu 1949-55 1c. to $5, fine mint. Cat. £2,325Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Maldive Islands
(x) Maldive IslandsPostal Stationery1907 3 (June) 2c. card to India clearly cancelled by double-ring d.s., showing Colombo (8.6) and arrival datestamps; minor corner fault at top left otherwise fine. Scarce. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Mongolia
(x) Mongolia1957 (27 June) envelope to Surrey, England bearing International Reply Coupon 9d. to cover postage, cancelled in Mongolia and Woking, tied by Mongolian d.s. Some foxing though scarce and unusualSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
North Borneo
(x) North Borneo1886-88 two sets of eleven die proofs, one in green, the other in black, both with values ½d. to 12c. (Type 9) and 25c. to $2 (Types 15/18) including the unissued 12c. lithographed on white wove paper, scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North Borneoc.1886 composite colour trial sheets (2) in green and orange respectively, both comprising eleven impressions including the unissued 12c. and the 25c., 50c., $1 and $2 inscribed "north borneo" without "british"; some small wrinkles to paper otherwise fine and a scarce duo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North Borneo1889-1950 a mint and used selection comprising 1886-87 perforated 14 colour trials (12) each in different colours on gummed, unwatermarked paper, mint values with 4c., 6c. and 10c. imperforate singles, 1888-92 $5 imperf. single used, 1889-94 $5 and $10 imperf. used with mint $5 imperf., 1894 (Jan.) part set less $5 overprinted "specimen", 1895 surcharges mint set of five and overprinted "specimen", 1897-02 part set overprinted "specimen", 1897-1902 4c. 'Orang-Utan' imperforate printer's sample pane of nine in black and blue-green, 1899 "specimen" values and 4c. on 3c., 4c. on 6...
North Borneo1891-92 "6/cents." on 1891 8c. yellow-green pair, the right stamp showing inverted "c" in "cents", fine unused without gum. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). S.G. 55/55b, £700+. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) North Borneo1894-1939 Waterlow printer's samples, all overprinted "waterlow & sons ltd./specimen" comprising 1894 18c. black and slate and 1897-1902 10c. indigo and yellow-orange complete sheets of nine, 1902-23 1c. to 24c. set of ten less 3c. and 6c., though with additional 5c. to 16c. each in corner marginal vertical pairs, 1911 25c. to $10, less 50c., 1911 composite sample sheet of nine in black and orange comprising $1, $2 and 25c. in horizontal strips of three se-tenant; also 1939 3c., 4c., 10c., 12c., 20c. and 50c. each overprinted "specimen/waterlow & sons" with punch holes except 3...
North Borneo1897 Pictorial 1c., 2c. lake, 3c., 5c., 8c., 12c., 18c. and 24c., 1899 4c. on 25c. to 4c. on $10 and unissued 4c. on 1c., 4c. on 2c. and 4c. on 3c., each overprinted "specimen", fine mintSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) North Borneo1909-23 5c. black and slate-grey and 12c. black and carmine, both in vertical strips of three imperforate between with the foot and the lower left corner of the sheet respectively, overprinted "waterlow & sons ltd./specimen" with punch holes. Without gum, fine and unusual.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North Borneo1925-28 5c. black and yellow-brown horizontal strip of three, variety imperforate between stamp and margin at foot, unused with large part original flat gum, toned. S.G. 281varSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North Borneo1940 (24 Sept.) envelope to Chicago, bearing 1939 1c. block of ten (on reverse) and singles (2), all cancelled by Jesselton double-ring d.s. and showing light triangular "passed for transmission/9" h.s.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North Borneo1949 (1 Dec.) envelope to England, bearing 1947 10c. with a good strike of the "keningau/north borneo" double-ring d.s. in violet (Type D1), Jesselton transit c.d.s. (4.12) on reverse. Scarce. Photoprovenance:"Stoltz" Part 1, September 2010Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North BorneoRevenues1889 $25 colour trial 'die proof' in bright yellow on thin wove paper (116x143mm.). Fine and scarce.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
North Borneo - Japanese Occupation
(x) North BorneoJapanese Occupation1942 overprinted in black on War Tax 2c. purple and greenish blue, large part original gum with faint horizontal bend otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. J17, £2,750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North BorneoJapanese Occupation1942 War Tax 2c. on piece of Japanese Occupation 2c.+2c. stationery card, neatly tied by part violet Japanese c.d.s., also unoverprinted 8c. similarly cancelled on small piece. S.G. J17, £750. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Pakistan - Bahawalpur
(x) PakistanBahawalpur1947 (27 Sept.) locally addressed envelope bearing 1a. overprinted in blue tied by Dehrawal 27.09.47 d.s. Very fine and scarce, unrecorded in Isani and Abid. Philatelic Federation of Pakistan Certificate (2010). Photo.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) PakistanBahawalpur1949 (10 April) envelope with hand-drawn monogram bearing 1948 ½a. black and claret tied by Bahawalgarh d.s. Fine and scarce. Philatelic Federation of Pakistan Certificate (2010). S.G. 20Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) PakistanBahawalpur1952 (28 Jan.) envelope bearing 1949 ½a. black and brown-orange tied by Bahawal-Garh d.s. to small envelope marked "No. 91" with small punch hole at upper right. Scarce. Philatelic Foundation of Pakistan Certificate (2010). S.G. 40.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Philippines
(x) Philippines1843 (13 Jan) entire letter from Manilla to Frederick Huth & Co. in London "Via Bombay", rated "7/-" and with oval "india" handstamp in red, the reverse with oval "forwarded by/w & t edmond co./bombay" cachet in black. Scarce 'duplicate' letter.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sarawak
(x) Sarawak1860 (11 May) envelope ex the "Mrs Johnson" correspondence "via Marseilles" to Ilminster, showing superb "post office/sarawak" circular handstamp with manuscript date inserted, bearing India 2a. and 4a. centrally and clearly cancelled by "B/172" obliterator in transit with light Singapore datestamp (23? May) in red on reverse; the face panel with some ageing and small tear at foot, the reverse with one side panel missing. Extremely rare and undoubtedly one of the finest frankings from this period. Photoprovenance:Spink, Singapore, 20 September, 2014, Lot 1448C.M.C. Symes, October 1...
(x) Sarawak1860 (24 Aug.) envelope (opened-out for display) ex the "Johnson" correspondence to Ilminster, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1856 1a. brown pair and 4a. black (one slightly rounded corner), each cancelled "B/172", showing arrival c.d.s. (17.10) and, on reverse, largely fine double-ring "post office/sarawak" with manuscript date inserted (slightly damaged upon opening). A fine example of this rare marking and believed to be the sole example of this handstamp on the reverse of an envelope. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sarawak1869-1965 a large mint and used collection well written up on pages including first issues with 1875 set mint (2) and used, 8c. mint vertical pair grossly misperforated, 1888-97 mint set with duplicates, 1889-92 surcharges with 1c. on 3c. surcharge double, 2c. on 8c. surcharge double 5c. on 12c. (no stop) block of nine and single, all mint and used single (with stop), 1892 with stop after "three" variety, 1895 mint and used sets, 1899 mint values, 1899-1908 set of twelve overprinted "ultramar" (ex Reeves) and mint (2) and used (2) sets with shades, duplicates and multiples, 5c. prep...
(x) Sarawak1869-1950, a predominantly mint selection, mostly on pages including 1869-71 values, 1888-97 set of fourteen, 1889-92 surcharges, 1899 surcharges with 2c. on 12c. surcharge inverted (faults), 1899-1908 set , 1922-23 set, 1928-29 set overprinted "specimen" and mint set, 1932 imperforate plate proof part set of thirteen in matching marginal pairs, set overprinted "specimen" and mint set, 1934-41 mint set of twenty-six, with imprint blocks of the lower denominations, 1945 BMA part set to $5, $3 and $4 blocks of four centrally cancelled by Victoria, Labuan d.s. and Sandakan d.s. respec...
(x) Sarawak1869 3c. imperforate plate proof in black on yellow gummed paper, large margins, showing damaged frame at right (unrecorded by Batty-Smith and Watterson), fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sarawak1945 (Dec.) BMA 1c. to $10 set of twenty in blocks of four, all gum toned though of fine appearance. S.G. 126-145, £2,200Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
SarawakRevenue1876 printed GB Indenture for a property in Brixton, Surrey with embossed 5/- affixed and showing two very fine strikes of circular "office of registry/sarawak" double-ring h.s. Very fine conditionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sarawak - Japanese Occupation
SarawakJapanese Occupation$1 scarlet and sepia, a top left corner block of six (3x2) with diagonal overprint in blue, one with two black marks and small tone spot in top margin on reverse otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. J21a, £4,500. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
SarawakJapanese Occupation$2 bright purple and violet, a block of four with diagonal overprint in blue, some split perfs at right, fine unmounted mint. S.G. J22, £3,000. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
SarawakJapanese Occupation1943 (29 Apr.) OHMS (deleted) envelope from Kuching to Limbang, bearing 1943 Pictorial 8c. tied by Japanese type c.d.s. (Type JD4), showing boxed "Official" h.s. in red at lower left and Japanese type arrival d.s. on reverse. PhotoSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Singapore
(x) Singapore1953 (17 Aug.) envelope from London to an Officer in the Royal Fusiliers in Singapore franked at 6d. and bearing, on reverse, GB "It is regretted that this letter has been delayed abroad" label with "home postal depot r.e./55" double-ring d.s. (25.11). The envelope enclosed in 1953 (28 Nov.) OHMS envelope (faults) addressed back to the sender along with a letter of explanation. Most unusual and scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Singapore1962-66 10c. Harlequinfish 10c. strip of five, the first two and the last showing varying amounts of red-orange omitted, 25c. Three-spotted Gorami pair showing major shift of the black printing; and 1970 Osaka 30c. block of nine with margin at foot, showing clear shift of the light blue; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 69var, 72var, 129varSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) SingaporeBooklet1979 (12 Mar.) Pond Life ($2.55) complete containing complete imperforate pane, fine. S.G. SB74varSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
SingaporeRevenue Stamps2012 large hard-backed IRAS presentation folder containing 1975 $10,000 and 1982 $25, $100, $500 and $50,000, each in a complete sheet of fifty (10x5), and 1990 $1, $2 and $5 in complete unmounted mint sheet of one hundred (10x10). SuperbNote: These stamps were sold by auction at the 2012 Singapore Stamp Exhibition. The Proceeds were donated to the President's Challenge 2012.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand
(x) Thailand1883-85 IssuesWaterlow Proofs1 solot brown, an imperforate sheetlet of nine on glazed card with inscription at top and at foot, affixed to thin card (144x150mm.; faults). Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Thailand1883-85 IssuesWaterlow Proofs1 sik blue, an imperforate sheetlet of nine with inscription at top and at foot on glazed card affixed to piece of thin card (142x150mm.). Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Thailand1883-85 IssuesWaterlow Proofs1 salung brown-lake, an imperforate sheetlet of nine on glazed card with inscription at top and at foot, affixed to piece of thin card (142x150mm.). Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Thailand1883-85 IssuesWaterlow ProofsUnissued 1 faung carmine imperforate sheet of nine on glazed card with inscription at top and at bottom, affixed to thin card (144x150mm.). Rare. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Thailand - Palace Locals
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandPalace LocalsThese were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation...
(x) ThailandRevenue Stamps1900 (c.) Waterlow imperforate proof sheet of nine with inscription at top and at foot, each in a different value, in deep green on glazed card affixed to piece (142x150mm.); a touch of soiling otherwise fine. PhotoSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
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