Catalogue
New Zealand, postal history, Russell cover and letter, with a charge of 6d, fixed with crowned postmark, dated Aug 17, 1835 to addressee Gilbert Mair at Whangarei, from Charles Baker of Tolaga Bay, New Zealand. Very fine.
Estimate $1,200
Passed in
New Zealand, postal history, Russell cover and letter, charge of 4d, fixed with postmark New Zealand, Nov 9, 1846 and Russell block stamp to addressee G(ilbert) Mair in Bay of Islands, G Mair esquire of Paihia, Bay of Islands together with letter written from Wanganui from Richard Taylor. Very fine.
Estimate $3,500
Passed in
Samoa, extensive collection housed on 4 albums and stock books, two albums are Seven Seas Stamps hingeless leaves or made hingeless held within two cliplock binders, incomplete from 1966 - 1989, many in stock books as blocks of 4, sheetlets or M/S. All appear to be MUH. (100s)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Great Britain, stock book of issues, noted, 1d blacks 1840 (2) (both with three good margins and red maltese cross cancel), 2d blue 1840 (tight margins), 1841 issues imperf 1d (5), 2d blue on blued paper (2), quantity of perf issues 1d brown (8), 2d blue (9), othe QV to 1/-; postage due 2/6 to one pound (SG D65-68); other QEII set as blocks of 4 from 1/2d to 1/6 wmk multiple crowns (SG.570-586) and quanties of additional blocks; 2/6 to one pound (3 sets) multiple crowns (SG.595-8); similar no wmk sets (2) (SG.759-762); gutter strip blocks of 4 of one and two pounds (SG.1026, 1027); British Antarctic Territory set 1971 complete overprint sets to 50P (2 sets); overprint sets to 50P 1971 for South Georgia (3 sets) and similar for Tristan da Cunha to 50P (3 sets). MUH, mint and used. (several 100)
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
The Kings & Queens of Great Britain stamps, a limited edition made with 23k gold and 12k white gold overlays, valid postage for mail from the Island of Staffa to the mainland of Scotland, features 49 stamps on cards with history, Edgar (959 - 975) - Elizabeth II (1952 -). In presentation album with slipcover and certificate number 0235, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Bechuanaland Protectorate, issues of seahorses 2/6 and 5/- with two line overprint in 1923 and 1920 respectively, both with bottom selvedge, (SG 88 and 89); Bahamas, KGV one pound dull green and black, mult. crown Ca, (SG 89). All fine mint with trace of hinge marks. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Cyprus, George VI issues SG 151-156, 156a, 157-159; Cyprus refugee camps, six different RPS (Rural Postal Service) cancellations T31 on piece; envelope postmarked 1945 posted from Bina Floss of Camp 65.B.2 to Jerusalem; maps of Cyprus and the internment camps' locations; coins, Cyprus, bronze one piastre, 1942, 1944 (KM.23a). The coins very fine, the rest used - MH. (22)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
Germany and world, a collection of issues mostly 19th century held in a small stock book of German states including cut out duty stamp, cinderellas and other issues, also perf issues of normal postal series etc coming from Baden, Hannover, Hamburg, Oldenburg, Saxony, others from Austria, Lombardy, USA, Pony Express (Wells Fargo), Boyds City Express, other issues, a diverse lot for the specialist. Could include copies and fantasies, mostly used. (approx 200)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
International Society of Postmasters, set of 33 of 36 medallic first day covers, each from a different country and each with a proof sterling silver medal (39mm, approx 1oz), a total of approx 30.5 ounces of fine silver. Each country stored in a specially designed plastic coin page, some foxing on covers, medals FDC. (33)
Estimate $700
SOLD $700
Italy, Papal States, note envelope addressed, 'To the very Reverend Signore ...fig. Avvacato Dottali Bishopry Chancellor, Novara', bears Pontifical State Franco Bollo Postale eighty centesimi imperforate stamp c1867-1870, postmark 'Roma/20/Set./A5', handstamp in red, 'TA2.', number 16 on front, back stamped 'NOVAR/25.SETT.' and in red '5'. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Italy, Papal States, note envelope No.1666, addressed, 'To the very Illustrious, very Reverend Monsignor General Vicar of the City and Diocesis of Novara', 'Maurizio Racosta', stamped 'COMO/6/10', handstamped 'A.1' in red, on back stamped 'Bishop Curia of Como', and 'registered'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Italy, Papal States, note envelope addressed, 'To the very Illustrious, very Reverend Monsignor Pietro Scavini General Vicar of the City and Diocesis of Novara', stamped 'COMO/7/5', on back stamped 'NOVARA/8/MAG/56/?'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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Postcards, WWII, mostly Middle East and Italy scenes, approx half unused, includes many to Capt Magg, 4 Regt Carrista, G Commando Regt, taken from captured soldier. Good - very fine. (approx 90)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Russia, old Russian stock book packed with over 500 Russian stamps, mostly 1875-1950, $100s catalogue value. Mint and used. (500+)
Estimate $50
SOLD $190
World, assorted mix in five small stock books, includes pickings and some sets and singles, noted Switzerland fine mint issues 3 fr brown 1931 (SG 335); incomplete partial set 1908 to 80 cent, (SG.233, 235, 236, 240a, 243-4) (6); 1923 air issues (SG.318, 320a, 322a, 323, 324a, 325a, 326, 322a); 1924 set (SG.329-332a); 1932 disarmament issues including 60c, 1 fr (SG 342-343, 344-346); Vatican City 1929 set of (12) (SG.1-3, 5-13), overprint 25c (SG.14), Express letter (SG.E14-15); Greece, 1939 Independence Centenary set, of 18 to 50 drachma (SG.433-450) (cv ú300+); noted also some postal covers (6) c1890-1930 and loose stamps. Mint and used. (100s)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander (KCB) (Military) star in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse engraved, 'Rundell Bridge & Rundell,/Jewellers/To Their Majesties,/His Royal Highness the/Prince Regent,/And The Royal Family'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,500
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander (KCB) (Civil) star in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse engraved, 'R & S.Garrard & Co/Goldsmiths & Jewellers/to the Crown/25 Haymarket/London'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,050
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander (KCB) (Military) neck badge in gold and enamel, hallmarked for George III period, maker's initials 'IJE'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,000
Military Cross and bar (GVR). Unnamed. In case of issue, inside case with some rust spots, good very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,550
Military Cross (GVR). Unnamed. In case of issue, medal with contact marks, good fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $850
Distinguished Flying Cross (GRI). Unnamed. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp - 1 June 1794. William White. Impressed. Suspender repaired, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,500
Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp - St.Vincent. T.P.Cooke. Renamed, impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $800
Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp - Nile. Thomas Tyrrell. Impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $6,200
Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp - Copenhagen 1801. R.Holman, Midshipman. Impressed. Edge bump, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $6,700
Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840, - clasp - Trafalgar. Richd Petty. Impressed. Good very fine.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $9,000
Military General Service Medal, - eight clasps - Fuentes D'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelles, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse. J.McGibbon, Serjt 94th Foot. Impressed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $4,500
Military General Service Medal 1793-1814, - clasp - Corunna. Thos H.Light, Capt 14th Foot. Impressed. Toned nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $4,100
Waterloo Medal 1815. Charles Day 1st Batt 52nd Reg Foot. Renamed, engraved. Reverse with edge bruise at 6 o'clock, 'D' scratched in obverse field, good.
Estimate $700
SOLD $900
Waterloo Medal 1815. William Hayward, Driver, Royal Horse Artillery. Impressed. Good.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,200