New Zealand, Postal-Fiscal, 1931, 25s greenish blue. Cowan paper, Single NZ & Star watermark, o.g., never hinged (small tone band on gum), bright color, well centered, Very Fine and choice. SG No. F159 £700 ($1,000).
Scott No. AR60; $550 for hinged.
Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
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Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 67 - The Westpex Sale
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Lot #501 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Lot #502 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
New Zealand, 1933, 5sh green. O.g., never hinged, choice centering, fresh and pristine, an Extremely Fine gem. SG No. O113.
Scott No. O57; $450 for hinged.
Lot #503 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Niger Coast Protectorate, 1892, "OIL RIVERS" on Great Britain ½d vermilion. In combination with 1892, "OIL RIVERS" on Great Britain 2d gray green & carmine + 1894, Queen Victoria, 1d pale blue + 1d orange vermilion on registered cover to Manchester, England with "Per Bakavia" ship endorsement, all tied by "Opobo River, De 19, 96" cds's, Liverpool entry and receiving backstamp, Very Fine.
SG No. 1+3+46+52;...
Lot #504 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Niger Coast Protectorate, 1894, "NIGER COAST" on ½d vermilion, perf 14½-15, two singles. In combination with 1894, 1d dull blue, two singles + 2d green on cover to Devon, England, all tied by "Old Calabar River, Ja 10, 94" cds's, red Liverpool transit cds and transit backstamp, Very Fine, an attractive three color franking. Scott No. 37+38 var.+39 var.
SG No. 45+46b+47d; Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot #505 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
North West Pacific Islands, 1915, Kangaroo and Map, 2s brown, vertical strip of three. top pair type a overprints, bottom stamp type b, neatly tied by "Rabul, 10 Oc 16" cds's on small registered cover to London, England, registry etiquette and Sydney transit backstamp; stamps lifted for identification and hinged back in place, Very Fine, scarce multiple on cover. Scott No. 21.
SG No. 91; £390 for singles off cover...
Lot #506 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
North West Pacific Islands, 1922, Kangaroo and Map, £1 bister brown & gray blue, broken tail variety. 3rd watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, strong bright colors, Very Fine, an extremely scarce stamp, especially with the broken tail flaw, with 2009 Sismondo certificate. Scott No. 38 var.
SG No. 118 var.; £4,500 for normal ($6,410).
Lot #507 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Orange Free State, 1900, ½d on ½d orange, 2nd setting surcharge, block of six, block of four, pair and single. All tied by "Jacobsdal, 30 Sp, 00" cds's on registered cover to Brighton, England, oval London transit and reverse with purple "Censor, Jacobsdal, O.R.C." handstamp and receiving cds, fresh and Very Fine.
SG No. 112; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #508 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Papua, 1932, Pictorial, 5d black & slate green. Exceptionally well centered with right selvage showing reverse "5d" in upper left printer's guide cross, o.g., never hinged, a Superb never hinged gem, rarely found in this premium never hinged condition. SG No. 136 £70 as hinged ($100).
Scott No. 100; Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot #509 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Papua, 1932, Pictorial, 2s6d black & rose mauve. Well centered with right selvage showing "2/6" in upper left printer's guide cross, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice, a rare never hinged selvage single in premium condition. Scott No. 106.
SG No. 142; £25 as hinged ($40).
Lot #510 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Papua New Guinea, Postage Due, 1960, 6d on 7½d blue. Light town cancel, rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 2010 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. J6.
SG No. D1; £450 ($640).
Lot #511 - British Commonwealth New Zealand to Penrhyn Island
Penrhyn Island, 1902, 2½d on 2½d blue. In combination with 1902, 1d on 1d carmine, horizontal strip of three on registered cover to Lepzig, Germany, all tied by "Penrhyn Island, New Zealand, 1 Apr, 1906" cds's, Raratonga and other appropriate transit backstamps; cover slightly reduced at top, Very Fine.
SG No. 1+10; Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot #512 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1897, Arms, £2 rosy red. Full o.g., choice centering, fresh with rich color, Very Fine and choice, with 1977 Brandon certificate. Scott No. 58.
SG No. 74; £1,900 ($2,700).
Lot #513 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1897, Arms, £2 rosy red. Mint with full o.g. (two small wrinkles) and a used example with "Registered Bulawayo" town and blue crayon cancels, Fine. Scott No. 58.
SG No. 74; £2,375 ($3,380).
Lot #514 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1906, Arms, 2s6d bluish gray, imperf between. Vertical pair, o.g., bright color, fresh and Fine. Scott No. 67a.
SG No. 85a; £1,100 ($1,570).
Lot #515 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1901, Arms, £10 lilac. Slightly disturbed o.g., strong color, Very Fine, with 1990 Brandon certificate. Scott No. 75.
SG No. 93; £3,500 ($4,980).
Lot #516 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Heads", ½d-£1 complete, overprinted "Specimen". Set of eighteen, o.g., hinge remnants, rich vibrant colors throughout; 1d., 2d. and 3/- with small thins, the 5/- an 10/- with creases, otherwise Very Fine, still an above average set. Scott No. 101S-118S.
SG No. 119s/185s; £3,500 ($4,980).
Lot #517 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 8d black & purple, perf 14. Slight offset on reverse, part o.g., strong colors; certificate states "slight thinning" which we believe is a gum soak, otherwise Very Fine, a presentable example of this rare stamp, with 1983 R.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 109.
SG No. 146; £6,500 ($9,250).
Lot #518 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 10d carmine & deep purple, perf 14. Bottom left stamp showing King's extra curl in hairline variety, block of 4, 1911 Bulawayo town cancels; small tone spots in places with the variety least affected, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 110 var.
SG No. 150; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #519 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 2s6d black & lake, black and crimson & black and rose-carmine, perf 14. 3 shades, o.g., rich bright color, F.-V.F.
SG No. 155, 155a, 157; £1,100 ($1,570).
Lot #520 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 2s6d bister brown & crimson, perf 14. O.g., deep colors, fresh and F.-V.F., scarce. Scott No. 113 var.
SG No. 156a; £1,100 ($1,570).
Lot #521 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 3s green & violet and bright green & magenta, perf 14. Two shades, o.g.; the latter with thin speck, otherwise Very Fine.
SG No. 158, 158a; £1,550 ($2,210).
Lot #522 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 3s bright green & magenta, perf 14. Showing short gash in Queen's ear variety, o.g., hinge remnant, bright vibrant colors; tiny thin at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very rare variety, S.G. catalog notes 3 to 5 times normal value for variety.
SG No. 158a var.; £1,300 for normal ($1,850); Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #523 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 5s scarlet & pale yellow green, perf 14. Full o.g., brilliant colors, F.-V.F. Scott No. 115 var.
SG No. 160; £350 ($500).
Lot #524 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 7s6d carmine & pale blue, perf 14. Neat town cancel, bright colors, F.-V.F. Scott No. 116.
SG No. 160b; £1,200 ($1,710).
Lot #525 - British Commonwealth Rhodesia to Sarawak
Rhodesia, 1910, King George V "Double Head", 7s6d carmine & light blue, perf 14. Full o.g., fresh with strong colors, attractive centering, Very Fine. Scott No. 116 var.
SG No. 161; £900 ($1,280).
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