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 102
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Lot #1987 - bechuanaland 1885-87
Crown CC/CA ½d (no gum), 3d (o.g.) and 4d (part o.g.) Cat £193 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £48.00)
Lot #1988 - bechuanaland 1885-87
CA ½d grey black ovpt double in lake and black mint, heavily mounted, lightly browned gum Cat £750 (image available) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £235.20)
Lot #1989 - bechuanaland 1885-87
wmk Anchor set to 6d, gum yellowing, m.m. (4) Cat £325 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £80.00)
Lot #1990 - bechuanaland 1886
1s green (of COGH), Cabled Anchor Wmk, 'British Bechuanaland' opt'd, used. Cat £200 {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £96.00)
Lot #1991 - bechuanaland 1887
4d dull blue (of COGH), CC Wmk, 'British Bechuanaland' opt'd, mint. Cat £95 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £48.00)
Lot #1992 - bechuanaland 1888
1d lilac & black, Orb Wmk, VFM. Cat £29 (image available) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £14.40)
Lot #1993 - bechuanaland 1888
1d, 2d (faded), 3d and 2s6d (lightly toned perf), l.m.m. Cat £243 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £32.00)
Lot #1994 - bechuanaland 1888
1d to 6d mint(5) some light gum toning, part original gum Cat £318 {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £62.40)
Lot #1995 - 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} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £88.00)
Lot #1996 - bechuanaland 1888
4d and 1s, fine m.m. Cat £102 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £32.00)
Lot #1997 - bechuanaland 1888
1s green and black v.f.u., Taungs c.d.s. Cat £18 (image available) {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £8.00)
Lot #1998 - bechuanaland 1888
2s green & black, Script VR Wmk - Sideways, very fine mint with good colour. Cat £70 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £40.00)
Lot #1999 - bechuanaland 1888
2s green and black fine used, Vryburg pmk Cat £65 {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £20.00)
Lot #2000 - bechuanaland 1888
2/6d green and black fine used, full 1894 c.d.s. Cat £85 {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £32.00)
Lot #2001 - bechuanaland 1888
2/6d green and black v.f.u., Vryburg 1892 c.d.s. Cat £85 {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £31.20)
Lot #2002 - bechuanaland 1888
2/6d green and black mint, traces of gum toning Cat £85 (image available) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £20.00)
Lot #2003 - bechuanaland 1888
5s green & black, Script VR Wmk - Sideways, very fine mint. Cat £150 (image available) {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £80.00)
Lot #2004 - bechuanaland 1888
£1 lilac and black used, 351 postal cancel but faded Cat £900 (image available) {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £78.40)
Lot #2005 - bechuanaland 1888
£5 lilac & black, Two Orbs Wmk - Sideways, used with manuscript cancellation. Cat £150 (image available) {U} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £80.00)
Lot #2006 - bechuanaland 1888
£5 lilac and black fine used, oval Mafeking Civil- cancel Cat £150 (image available) {R} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £78.40)
Lot #2007 - bechuanaland 1888
2d on 2d lilac & black, Orb Wmk, VFM. Cat £65 (image available) {MH} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £32.00)
Lot #2008 - bechuanaland 1888
2d on 2d, h/r, fresh o.g. Cat £65 {MH} (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £19.20)
Lot #2009 - bechuanaland 1888
QV: 2d surcharged on 2d lilac and black, wmk Orb. Mint with h/r. Cat £65 (image available) {MH} [US2] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £20.00)
Lot #2010 - bechuanaland 1888
1s on 1s green and black fine used Cat £90 (image available) {U} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £31.20)

















