Hong Kong: A K.G.VI duplicated mint collection on leaves incl. 1938-52 to both $10 with shades and perfs. incl. perf. 14 30c. yellow-olive, 1941 Centenary sets (2), 1948 Wedding, postal fiscal 1938 5c. (2), etc., mainly fine. (81)
[Proposed price: £250-300]
Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History
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Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History
A specialised auction of nearly 1,500 lots, including the fine collection formed by the late Dennis Clarke, the balance of the collection formed by the late Michael Ensor, the Graham Winters FRPSL collection of Queen Victoria period Ceylon with scarce covers from the decimal period 1872–1904, the fascinating collection of the Second Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902 formed by Dr Guy Leroux, the W.E.J. ‘John’ Major collection of Hong Kong, and rarities from Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha and other countries
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Lot #778 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Lot #779 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: A mint and used collection on Imperial leaves, from 1863 to 1935, incl. 1919-21 values to $3 used, 1921-27 values to $5 (2) used, etc., slightly mixed condition. (159)
[Proposed price: £220-250]
Lot #780 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: A collection of unmounted mint miniature sheets and sheetlets from the 1980s to 2000s, fine. (approx. 110)
[Proposed price: £180-200]
Lot #781 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: A collection of Q.E.II booklets, incl. 1965 $5, 1973 $5, 1985 $17, 1986 $29 Bank (2), later with issues to the 1990s, also 1987 and 1992 definitive presentation booklets, fine. (34)
[Proposed price: £150-180]
Lot #782 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: An all reigns accumulation on stockcards and in packets incl. cancellation interest on Q.V. incl. Treaty Ports, Q.V. perfins, China overprints, etc. (few 100s)
[Proposed price: £120-140]
Lot #783 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: K.G.V. to K.G.VI mint selection on leaves incl. 1938-52 set with additional shades and perf. varieties incl. 30c. perf. 14, $1 red-orange and green block of four incl. short right leg to “R”, $5 yellowish green and violet, $10 deep bright lilac and blue, 1948 Silver Wedding, postage due 1923-56 set, 1938-63 set with chalky papers, etc. mostly fine. (132)
[Proposed price: £500-600]
Lot #784 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: K.G.V. to Q.E.II used collection on leaves, some cancellation interest and not all guaranteed, incl. 1912-21 to $10 and 1921-37 to $5 with shades, 1938-52 to $10 (both), 1948 Silver Wedding, postage due 1923-56 and 1938-63 sets, 1954-62 set, sub office numbers, 1957 (Sept. 5) local cover with 10c. cancelled Kowloon 4 special c.d.s. of Pacific Council of W.H.O., Post offices in China 1917-21 to $2, 1922-27 values to $1, etc. poor to...
Lot #785 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - collections
Hong Kong: K.E.VII to K.G.VI collection of covers and postcards incl. 1925 (Oct. 5) stampless locally used O.H.M.S. cover from the Colonial Treasury, with Treasury oval in red at left, 1952 (Jul. 17) registered envelope to U.S.A. franked with 20c. (2), 30c., tied by “WANTSAI/HONG KONG” c.d.s., censored, official covers, etc., mainly fine. (10)
[Proposed price: £200-250]
Lot #786 - british empire and foreign countries hong kong - postcard stamps
Hong Kong: Postcard Stamps: 1879 “3/CENTS” on 16. yellow on white card and “5/CENTS” on 18c. lilac on blue card, both unused, hinge remainders on reverse. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-250]
Lot #787 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1874-1902 Perf. 151/2 x 15 $2, $3 (bank perfin) and 1897 $1 on $2 dull bluish green (a few slightly toned perfs.) each handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type HK4/a) with part gum, also slightly faded $3 with gum showing double stike of the handstamp. (4) S.G. F1s, F2s, var., F11s. Photo.
[Proposed price: £150-200]
Lot #788 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1874-1902 Perf. 14 $2 dull bluish green (slightly faded) and $3 dull mauve, both without gum (regummed) and 1891 $5 on $10 purple on red with gum, each overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Samuel type D12x). S.G. F4s, F5s, F9s, cat. £700. Photo.
[Proposed price: £150-180]
Lot #789 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1891 $5 on $10 purple on red, mint, fine. S.G. F9, cat. £400. Photo.
[Proposed price: £120-150]
Lot #790 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1897 (Sept.) $1 on $2 dull bluish green, variety both Chinese handstamps omitted, mint, trivial stain at left otherwise fine. S.G. F11a, ct. £2,000. Photo.
[Proposed price: £450-500]
Lot #791 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: 1938 5c. green used on plain f.d.c, S.G. F12. Photo.
[Proposed price: £60-70]
Lot #792 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: Stamp Office/Stamp Duty 1891 (Jan.) 2c. carmine overprinted “S. O.”, mint, pencil note on gum, fine. S.G. S1, cat. £950. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]
Lot #793 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: Stamp Office/Stamp Duty 1891 (Jan.) 2c. carmine overprinted “S. O.”, 2c. carmine overprinted “S. D.” (Paid All c.d.s.) and 10c. purple on red overprinted “S. O.”, used, mainly fine. S.G. S1-S3, cat. £1,025. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]
Lot #794 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: Stamp Office/Stamp Duty 1891 (Jan.) 10c. purple on red overprinted “S. O.”, mint, fine. S.G. S3, cat. £1,700. Photo.
[Proposed price: £450-500]
Lot #795 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: Mint or unused selection comprising 1874-1902 perf. 151/2 x 15 $2, $3 (thinned), perf. 14 $2 (2, one on slightly blued paper), mint, 1880 12c. on $10, 1890 2c. (2), 1891 2c. overprinted “S. D”, unused, 1897 $1 on $2 olive-green (2), $1 on $2 dull bluish green, 1938 5c. shades (3), mint, some with toning. (14) Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-400]
Lot #796 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Fiscals
Hong Kong: Postal Fiscals: Used selection with some toning and other imperfections, comprising 1874-1902 perf. 151/2 x 15 $2 (2), $3 (bank perfin), $10 (cancelled “S1” in blue, perfs. trimmed or cut-into), perf. 14 $2, 1890 2c., 1880 12c. on $10, 1891 $5 on $10 (2), 1897 $1 on $2 olive-green, $1 on $2 dull bluish green (bank perfin)
[Proposed price: £250-300]
Lot #797 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Postal Stationery
Hong Kong: Postal Stationery: An accumulation of mainly unused postal stationery, all reigns but mostly Q.V., with envelopes, postcards, reply cards, Q.E.II airletters with some used, etc., mixed condition. (61)
[Proposed price: £140-160]
Lot #798 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong - Revenues
Hong Kong: Revenues: 1907 Watermark Mult. Crown CA $25 black and purple and $100 purple on red (this with watermark sideways), unlisted in Barefoot, both fine used.
[Proposed price: £150-200]
Lot #799 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong: Japanese Occupation - Regular Issues
Hong Kong: Japanese Occupation: 1945 (Apr.) 1.50y. on 1s., 3y. on 2s. (5, incl. a block of four), a few very light tone spots, 5y. on 5s., mint, mainly fine. (7) S.G. J1-J3, cat. £998+. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]
Lot #800 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong: Japanese Occupation - Regular Issues
Hong Kong: Japanese Occupation: 1945 (Apr.) 1.50y. on 1s., 3y. on 2s. and 5y. on 5s. in blocks of four used with central c.d.s. cancellations on 1944 (Apr. 20) registered cover, scarce. S.G. J1-J3. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]
Lot #801 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China - Regular Issues
Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: 1917-21 Watermark Mult. Crown CA 1c. to $10 set less $3 but with additional shades of 2c., 4c. (2), 8c. (2), 10c. (2), 12c. (2), 20c., 25c. (2), 50c. (4) and $1, mint, a few values with light toning. (32) S.G. 1-14, 16-17. Photo.
[Proposed price: £350-400]
Lot #802 - british empire and foreign countries Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China - Regular Issues
Hong Kong: British Post Offices in China: 1922-27 Watermark Mult. Script CA 1c. to $2 set with 10c. shade, mint, odd toned perf. and 8c. thin otherwise mainly fine. (12) S.G. 18-28, cat. £446. Photo.
[Proposed price: £120-150]
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