Balance collection on stockpages, spanning 1885 to 1966. Mixed, (mainly) mint and used, note QV with values to 6d and Kings ranges to 2/6d plus KGVI: Coronation, Victory, Royal Visit, UPU; QEII: Coronation, 75 Anniv of Bechuanaland, FFH, Red Cross, Churchill, Self Government, ITU, ICY, Churchill, Royal Pioneer Corps, Postage Due sets. Mixed condition, generally above average including fine. Estimated catalogue value £400. Approx 100 stamps,...
Auction UPA 101
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Lot #1557 - bechuanaland 1885-87
CA ½d grey black ovpt double in lake and black mint, heavily mounted, lightly browned gum Cat £750 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £264.00)
Lot #1558 - bechuanaland 1885-87
CA 3d pale claret mint, heavily mounted, thinned Cat £60 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £8.80)
Lot #1559 - bechuanaland 1885-87
CC 4d dull blue fine m.m. Cat £95 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £35.20)
Lot #1560 - bechuanaland 1885-87
Ovpt on Cape 1s green mint, lightly browned gum Cat £375 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £110.40)
Lot #1561 - bechuanaland 1885-87
Ovpt on Cape 1s green very fine used Cat £200 (image available) {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £70.40)
Lot #1562 - bechuanaland 1885-95
Mint and used collection on leaves(96) inc some better items, mixed condition {CC} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £88.00)
Lot #1563 - bechuanaland 1888
1d lilac & black, Orb Wmk, VFM. Cat £29 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £16.00)
Lot #1564 - bechuanaland 1888
1d to 6d mint(5) some light gum toning, part original gum Cat £318 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £70.40)
Lot #1565 - bechuanaland 1888
set to 2s6d (off-centre to left, small facial stain), yellowed gum on 1d, traces of gum only on 2d, h/r, good m.m. (8) Cat £505 (image available) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £100.00)
Lot #1566 - bechuanaland 1888
QV Revenue types of GB 1d, 2d, 3d & 1/- very fine & fresh superb colours l.m.m. 4d part gum tone marks on back. 6d creased. 2/- faults, 2/6d m.m. h/r. 5/- l.m.m with corner crease & faint tone marks. (9). Cat £600 (image available) {MH} [US5] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £80.00)
Lot #1567 - bechuanaland 1888
Orb wmk 4d lilac and black fine mint Cat £70 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £22.40)
Lot #1568 - bechuanaland 1888
1s green and black v.f.u., Taungs c.d.s. Cat £18 {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £8.80)
Lot #1569 - bechuanaland 1888
2/6d green and black v.f.u., Vryburg 1892 c.d.s. Cat £85 {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £35.20)
Lot #1570 - bechuanaland 1888
2/6d green and black mint, traces of gum toning Cat £85 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £22.40)
Lot #1571 - bechuanaland 1888
5s green and black fine m.m. Cat £150 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £61.60)
Lot #1572 - bechuanaland 1888
10s green and black fine used, 829 cancel Cat £400 (image available) {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £158.40)
Lot #1573 - bechuanaland 1888
10s green and black mint, heavily mounted, traces of gum toning Cat £275 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £70.40)
Lot #1574 - bechuanaland 1888
£1 lilac and black used, 351 postal cancel but faded Cat £900 (image available) {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £88.00)
Lot #1575 - bechuanaland 1888
£5 lilac and black fine used, oval Mafeking Civil- cancel Cat £150 (image available) {R} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £88.00)
Lot #1576 - bechuanaland 1888
QV: 2d surcharged on 2d lilac and black, wmk Orb. Mint with h/r. Cat £65 {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £22.40)
Lot #1577 - bechuanaland 1888
2d on 2d, possible partial double surcharge, fresh, fine m.m. Cat £65 {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £21.60)
Lot #1578 - bechuanaland 1888
2d on 2d lilac & black, Orb Wmk, VFM. Cat £65 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £36.00)
Lot #1579 - bechuanaland 1888
2d with curved foot on 2d lilac and black v.f.u. Cat £160 (image available) {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £61.60)
Lot #1580 - bechuanaland 1888
4d on 4d lilac and black mint, heavily browned gum Cat £450 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £52.80)















