Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

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Mar 11, 2015 Europe/London

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Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Wednesday Mar 11, 2015 09:00 to Thursday Mar 12, 2015 12:00 Europe/London
Last date for bids: 
Wednesday Mar 11, 2015 06:00 Europe/London

A specialised auction of over 1,900 lots, with special sections presenting the Robert De Keyser Collection of King George V Key Plates and the Nick Rand Collection of the 1935 Silver Jubilee Issue, together with several important country offerings including the exceptional ‘Trevol’ Collection of Saint Lucia.

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Lot 1350 - british empire and foreign countries abu dhabi - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1350 - british empire and foreign countries abu dhabi - regular issues

Abu Dhabi: 1972 overprinted “UAE” set less 35f., 70f. and 90f. in fine unmounted mint marginal pairs. S.G. 84-95 (less 87, 90 and 91). Photo.
[Proposed price: £120-150]
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Lot #1351 - british empire and foreign countries Aden - Regular Issues

Aden: India used in Aden: A Q.V. to K.G.V collection in on leaves, incl. “124” numerals, squared circles, Aden Camp, a few on piece, a range of covers, picture postcards, etc., mixed condition. (approx. 140)
[Proposed price: £200-250]
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Lot #1352 - british empire and foreign countries aden - collections

Aden: A mint and used collection in an album, incl. 1937 Dhow sets mint and used, 1939-48 set (less 14a.) perforated “SPECIMEN”, States with Kathiri and Hadhramaut 1942 sets perforated “SPECIMEN”, etc., very varied condition. (few 100s)
[Proposed price: £900-1000]
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Lot #1353 - british empire and foreign countries Andorra: French - Collections

Andorra: French Issues: A mint collection in a stockbook, vast majority unmounted with issues virtually complete from 1931 to 2000 (Oct.), incl. 1931 to 20f. (most with dealer’s handstamp on reverse), 20f. with Sabban certificate (2009), 1931-32 postage dues (less 30c., 10c. carmine and 1f.20 on 2f. mounted), 2f. bistre-brown with Calves certificate (1987), 1932-43 set to 50f. (five values mounted), 1944-51 to 50f., 1946-59 postage dues, 1955...

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Lot #1354 - british empire and foreign countries Andorra: French - Collections

Andorra: French Issues: A mainly mint collection in a Lighthouse album, incl. 1931 to 90c., 1950 Air 100f., 1955-58 to 500f., also some Spanish issues, etc. (few 100s)
[Proposed price: £100-120]
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Lot 1355 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1355 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues

Antigua: 1862 rough perf. 14 to 16 6d. blue-green, very fine used. S.G. 1, cat. £550. Photo.
[Proposed price: £180-200]
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Lot 1356 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1356 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues

Antigua: 1863-67 6d. dark green, mint with part original gum, fine colour. S.G. 9, cat. £750. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-220]
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Lot 1357 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1357 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues

Antigua: 1903-07 Watermark Crown CC 5s. grey-green and violet, fine used on 1907 cover registered to Switzerland, fine and scarce. S.G. 40. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-220]
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Lot 1358 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1358 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - regular issues

Antigua: 1913 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 5s. grey-green and violet, used on 1917 cover from the Post Office, Antigua, registered to New York, fine and scarce. S.G. 51. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-220]
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Lot #1359 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - collections

Antigua: A Q.V. to Q.E.II collection in an album, incl. 1863-67 1d. vermilion unused, 6d. green with watermark upright used, 1872 1d. scarlet mint, 1876 1d. lake mint, 1882 4d. mint, 1884-87 4d. with the top left triangle detached mint, 1s. mint and used, 1903-07 set mint, used to 5s., 1913 5s. mint and used, 1921-29 to £1 mint, to £1 used, 1932 Tercentenary set mint, etc., varied condition. (few 100s)
[Proposed price: £1000-1200]
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Lot #1360 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - collections

Antigua: A mint collection (one used) incl. 1903-07 to 5s., 1908-17 to 2s., 1921-29 values to 4s. and 5s., 1938-51 to 5s. perforated “SPECIMEN”, etc., some gum toning, otherwise mostly fine. (81)
[Proposed price: £150-180]
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Lot #1361 - british empire and foreign countries antigua - collections

Antigua: A used Q.V. to K.G.VI collection with many listed and unlisted shades throughout, some scarce cancellations with Barbuda, incl. 1879 21/2d. red-brown, 1884-87 1s. pair and two singles, 1903-07 to 5s. (3), 1908-17 set (all shades), 1913 5s. (3 incl. Barbuda), 1921-29 to £1 (all shades), 1932 Tercentenary set with shades to 2s.6d., K.G.VI complete to £1 (3) with all shades incl. 10s. in a block of four, etc. (218) Cat. £6,000+.
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Lot #1362 - british empire and foreign countries antigua: barbuda - regular issues

Antigua: Barbuda: 1922 1/2d. to 5s. set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 4s. with a few slightly short perfs. otherwise fine with gum. S.G. 1s-11s, cat. £225.
[Proposed price: £80-100]
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Lot #1363 - british empire and foreign countries Antigua: Redonda - Regular Issues

Antigua: Redonda: 1987 John du Pont ‘Father of Triathlon’ $5 miniature sheet for Capex 87, set of five progressive proofs, two being in single colours, two in dual colours and the last complete, all imperf., also the perforated completed sheet, fine with full gum.
[Proposed price: £100-120]
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Lot 1364 - british empire and foreign countries Argentina - Postal History - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1364 - british empire and foreign countries Argentina - Postal History

Argentina: 1861 (Nov. 25) stampless entire to Wiesloch, Germany, bearing manuscript “16”, “8” and “10” rate marks, missent to Wisbech in England, with Rotterdam transit in red, Wisbech c.d.s. (another two strikes on reverse), on reverse also has “RETURNED-LrBh/LONDON” datestamp, interesting item. Photo.
[Proposed price: £120-150]
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Lot #1365 - british empire and foreign countries argentina - collections

Argentina: A duplicated mint and used accumulation in varied condition on leaves with a range of different issues incl. Departmental Official overprints, also a selection of covers and cards with pre-stamp, stationery, airmails, etc. (many 100s)
[Proposed price: £200-250]
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Lot #1366 - british empire and foreign countries argentina - collections

Argentina: An accumulation mainly on leaves with a selection of counterfeit proofs and forgeries, 1888-90 1/2c. to 50c. with an interesting plating study incl. sheets of 10c., 25c., 30c. and 430c. overprinted “MUESTRA”, postal stationery unused and used, also a collection of Chile in a binder. (100s)
[Proposed price: £150-200]
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Lot #1367 - british empire and foreign countries Argentina - Postal Stationery

Argentina: Postal Stationery: 1878 to 1948, a specialised collection of wrappers in four albums, incl. wide range of usages with many uprated with adhesives, some duplication but an outstanding assembly, unused and used. (approx. 400 items)
[Proposed price: £350-400]
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Lot 1368 - british empire and foreign countries ascension: great britain used in ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1368 - british empire and foreign countries ascension: great britain used in ascension - regular issues

Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1902-11 7d. grey-black block of six and 1911-12 1d. block of nine, used on 1913 (Jan. 2) envelope to London, cancelled by “ASCENSION/A/JA 2?13” c.d.s’s. Sismondo certificate. S.G. Z31, Z38. Photo.
[Proposed price: £350-400]
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Lot 1369 - british empire and foreign countries ascension: great britain used in ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1369 - british empire and foreign countries ascension: great britain used in ascension - regular issues

Ascension: Great Britain used in Ascension: 1912-22 1/2d. green block of twelve used on piece, tied by “ASCENSION/B/11 AU/13”, fine and scarce. S.G. Z39. Photo.
[Proposed price: £100-120]
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Lot 1370 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1370 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues

Ascension: 1924-33 1/2d. to 3s. set mainly fine used, 8d. showing ‘shamrock’ flaw, 3s. with Madame Joseph MJ 20 fake cancellation. S.G. 10-20. Photo.
[Proposed price: £450-500]
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Lot 1371 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1371 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues

Ascension: 1924-33 5d. showing variety ‘broken mainmast’ [R. 2/1], used, light crease, otherwise fine. S.G. 15da, cat. £450. Photo.
[Proposed price: £100-120]
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Lot 1372 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1372 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues

Ascension: 1924-33 1s. grey-black and brown with ‘torn flag’ [R. 4/6] variety fine mint. S.G. 18b, cat. £375. Photo.
[Proposed price: £130-150]
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Lot 1373 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1373 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues

Ascension: 1924-33 2s. grey-black and blue on blue with ‘torn flag’ [R. 4/6] variety, small imperfection at top right otherwise fine mint. S.G. 19b, cat. £700. Photo.
[Proposed price: £220-250]
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Lot 1374 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot #1374 - british empire and foreign countries ascension - regular issues

Ascension: 1938-53 4d. black and ultramarine perf. 13 with ‘mountaineer’ flaw [R. 4/4], light overall gum toning otherwise fine mint. S.G. 42da, cat. £900. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-220]
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