Catalogue
Malaya, Japanese occupation issues in a small stock book with many types including some multiple blocks, noted a 5c Perak with weakly struck 12 cents on a type 2 vertical overprint (illustrated and unlisted), other issues 1943 and General Issue (TM1-2) mint, includes Johore O/P as unused fiscal issues, postage due issues with O/P the 8c mint with type 16 O/P (SG JD31, illustrated), many issues used some on pieces, an interesting lot, probably includes forgery overprints. Mint/MUH and used. (approx 200)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Malaya etc, Japanese occupation issues in a red Lighthouse stock book together with two Hagner sheets and one album leaf and loose stamps in celaphone envelopes; an extensive collection with much duplication with many rare types present, including some multiple blocks, the single framed overprint series was heavily forged and most of the very rare types in this collection are probably forgeries, noted red inverted chopnoted a 2c green Straits issue (illustrated), Straits Settlement issues much duplicated values to $5; also similar large quantity of single framed overprint on Negri Sembilan and the other issuing states; quantities of SG type 16 O/P including double and inverted O/P on 2c Straits Settlements SG J224a and b, noted similar O/P on 2x4 $5 Perak genuine? (SG J205 one block illustrated); noted similar lots (8) on $1 and (8) on 50c Straits issue with type 13 O/P (Penang) (SG J65, J66) genuine?; quantities of type 2 O/P, on Straits issues, Negri Sembilan, eg. 40c Straits (15) (SG J156); also Perak issues 8c scarlet (@40) (SG J195) and many more needing close inspection as many are believed to be latter forgeries; also quanties to 70c of 1943 pictorials; quantities of Postage Dues, Malaya Union and Johore with type 2 O/P; similar selections with Japanese O/P for North Borneo, Brunei (block on piece used illustrated); and Sarawak; a very interesting lot. Mint/ MUH and used. (many 100s)
Estimate $500
SOLD $2,200
Malaysia, Kedah, pictorial issues incomplete 'Specimen set' 10c to $5 (no 30c, extra 50c) script CA wmk, (SG 30s - 40s). Mint/MUH. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Malaysia, extensive range of postcards, covers, with many unused, some are marked Specimen, lot includes air letters, various registered envelopes Specimen, unused and used, all housed in a large clip lock ring folder (approx. 300); these are from Malaya, Malaysian States states, including Straits Settlements, Singaore, with some back to QV period (one illustrated), includes a few Japanese occupation post cards (illustrated example a FDC on Johore 5c issue 1934 with 'benta cancels'); Sarawak 6c 'Specimen' post card (illustrated); together with loose covers etc, with much duplication, also lot includes a large quantity of Australia pre-stamped covers all in large plastic bag; also China envelopes of 1960s with slogan O/P (3) (one illustrated). MUH, mint and used in varying condition. (approx 500)
Estimate $300
SOLD $700
Malaysia and Singapore, assorted issues mixed in a black stock book, noted Kedah mint 1937 $2 (SG 67) (illustrated), $5 weaving (SG 102); mint/MUH Pahang, Perak, Kelantan (noted $25 SG 12 (illustrated) SG 52, Negri Sembilar, Straits Settlements, Selangor, Perlis, Trengganu, etc, partial sets some to $5 from 1935; a few Sarawak, modern Malaysia and Singapore of various modern issues mostly used. Mint, MUH and used. (several 100)
Estimate $150
SOLD $480
Netherlands, 1899-c1990, half cent to one guilder, in orange stock album. Mint. (100+)
Estimate $150
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Netherlands and Colonies, c1890s - 1990s, one cent - ten gulden, some duplication, includes blocks of four, six, eight and ten, FDCs (3), in three stock albums. Mint and used. (100s)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
South East Asia, a large Chinese stock book of issues from Singapore, containing used high face value lots, some on loose Hagner sheets, noted $10 (25) blocks pairs etc (SG 115), 1973 $10 pineapple (50), $5 coconut (about 70), 1973 national day blocks (5); Malaysia 1970 $5 (100) and $10 50 (60) butterflies, other lower values in quantity, with issues to 1976; Thailand multiples of issues to 10 baht and commems; Hong Kong with QEII values to $20 from 1970; Indonesia range of issues mostly from 1970s, all include lower definitive values, high CV. Fine used. (100s)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
World, a large variety of nations and denominations, housed in four albums. Used cancelled - MUH. (100's)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
World stamps, a large variety of nations and denominations, loose and in envelopes. Used/cancelled - extremely fine. (1000's)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Bank of Australasia, first issue, one pound, here (Auckland) or Wellington (written in), 1st June 1874, No.A10323, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. London, Patent Hardened Steel Plate, (L.401, P.S111b, Clifford B120). Light folds and corner crease, otherwise nearly very fine and excessively rare, the earliest known issued note from this bank and the only one known of this type.
Estimate $11,500
SOLD $11,200
The Bank of Australasia, third issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st July 1921, W99,357, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co, London (L.406, P.S117, Clifford B521b). Centre fold, extremely fine or better and rare in this condition, twenty-seven known of this type.
Estimate $6,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 3rd June 1929, 773249, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. London, (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811f). Two folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $2,500
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 2nd June 1931, 921015, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ld, London (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811i). Light centre fold and corner crease, a crisp original note, good extremely fine and rare, twenty-five known of this type.
Estimate $6,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington 2nd June 1931, A018426, imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. London, (L.410, P.S131, Clifford B811j). Two vertical folds, otherwise extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $5,000
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The Bank of Australasia, uniform II issue, specimen one pound, Wellington, 19th July 1932, A/A 000000, imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Coy. Ltd. London, perforated cancelled in centre (L.412, P.S133, Clifford B921). Uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $6,000
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Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of November 1926., A301698, imprint of Charles Skipper and East, London, (L.433, P.S161, Clifford 811d). Light stain on back in corner, light folds, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,000
Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of January 1930, F099879, imprint of Charles Skipper & East, London. (L.434, P.S162, Clifford 821h). Folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,750
Bank of New Zealand, third issue, fifty pounds, Wellington 1st day of May 1926, No 012166 (L.449, P.S195, Clifford D371). Heavy centre fold otherwise good colour, very good with tear into top of centre fold and holes in centre, extremely rare, one other (Lavin, Sale 69 lot 3032) in private hands very similar with top right smudge and heavy centre fold.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $18,000
Bank of New Zealand, fourth issue, one pound, Auckland, 1 day of Oct 1889, No. 202460, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Ld Engravers, London, booklet issue, (L.451, P.S202, Clifford D422 [this note]). With centre fold, two lesser folds, otherwise nearly extremely fine with good colour, very rare and probably the finest known.
Estimate $10,000
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Bank of New Zealand, fifth issue, one pound, Wellington, (1st March) 190(0) (rubber stamped), No.187992, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co, Ld. Engravers, London, (L.452, P.S206, Clifford D521). Seven minor pinholes, otherwise good very fine and rare, possibly the finest known.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $4,800
Bank of New Zealand, sixth, provisional issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of March 1918, No 922001, with imprint of Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, printed date (L.453, P.S216c, Clifford D611f). Folds and creases, some light staining, crisp paper, fine or better and rare, an interesting serial number and near the end of the issue.
Estimate $5,000
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth, provisional issue, ten shillings, Wellington, 1st day of Aug 1916, No 050935, without imprint, stamped date (L.454, P.S216a, Clifford D611a). Quarter folds, otherwise nearly very fine and rare, four known of this variety.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $4,300
Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, specimen one pound, Wellington, nd 19.., No.D600001 - D700000, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Engravers London, with Specimen punched into note lower right, (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). With counterfoil attached, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $2,500
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, May 1911 rubber stamped, No. D387212, booklet issue, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Engravers & c London (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). An attractive problem free note, very fine, fifty-three known of this type.
Estimate $4,500
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Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of March 1916, No.G669401, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co, Ld. Engravers, London, booklet issue, (L.455, P.S212, Clifford D621). Ink spots and pin-hole at right otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $3,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st day of October, 1922, No D928880 (L.460, P.S226, Clifford D721o). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, specimen five pounds, Wellington 1st day of April 1924, discordant serial numbers 920001/A020000 (L.461, P.S227, Clifford D741), perforated cancelled on signature reserve, inked 0/5791, 12.12.23 top left margin, No 4 issue on back. Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten pounds, Wellington, 1st day of October 1916, No.039842, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. London, printed date, with words and figures on back, booklet issue (L.463[plate note]; P.S229[plate note]; Clifford 751b var). Good very fine and very rare, especially in this condition, five known of this variety.
Estimate $12,000
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Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten pounds, Wellington, 1st day of April 1921, No.140853, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Engravers, London (L.464, P.S230, Clifford D751e), without numerals on back. Three vertical folds, ink blotch top centre otherwise, good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $15,000
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