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Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1949

S.G. #214-34

S.G. #214-34, 1918 1c + 2c to $10.00 + 2c Red Cross surcharges cplt., attractive set, rich vibrant colors, o.g., some values with h.r., overall fine-very fine (Scott #B14-30; $661.45). (Image)

£758

Closed or SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1950

S.G. #235-52

S.G. #235-52, 1918 1c + 4c to $10.00 + 4c Red Cross surcharges cplt., especially attractive well matched set, deep luxuriant colors, o.g., fine-very fine, with the high values being very fine; $10.00 + 4c signed (Scott #B31-47; $591.55). (Image)

£550

Closed or SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1951

S.G. #J1-15

S.G. #J1-15, 1942 1c to $5.00 Japanese occupation overprints cplt., an especially choice and select mint set, all being extraordinarily well centered, with bright colors throughout, o.g., all never hinged, very fine-extremely fine (Scott #N1-15; for hinged $2,415.00). (Image)

for hinged £2,785

Closed or SOLD for $2,700.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1952

S.G. #J16-17

S.G. #J16-17, 1942 1c and 2c "WAR TAX" overprints, additionally overprinted in black for Japanese occupation, very scarce set of two stamps, each well centered and with strong colors on bright paper, o.g., 1c with minor tone spot of little consequence, overall very fine and quite rare; 1988 Brandon certificate as a set (Scott #N15A-15B; $1,775.00). (Image)

£1,500

Closed or SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1953

S.G. #J16a-17a

S.G. #J16a-17a, 1942 1c and 2c "WAR TAX" overprints, additionally overprint in violet for Japanese occupation, a very rare mint set with overprints in violet, both well centered, o.g., minor h.r. on each, very fine; Stanley Gibbons, while listing violet overprints, does not attempt to price them mint, we have cataloged them as the "normal" black overprints, however S.G. gives used examples of the violet overprints an approximately 50% premium over the black overprints; 1988 Brandon certificate as a set (Scott #N15a var.-16a var.; $1,775.00+). (Image)

£1,500+

Closed or SOLD for $1,250.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1954

S.G. #J21a/28a

S.G. #J21a, J23 var., J26a-28a, 1944 2c to 15c Japanese occupation overprints in black on 1942 first issue overprints in violet, a very rare group of five values which are from the first 1942 Japanese occupation series which have violet overprints and were then additionally overprinted in 1944 in black, the 2c, 4c, 10c 12c and 15c values, each quite well centered and margined, o.g., most l.h., 12c with toned gum and thin spot, rest very fine; Stanley Gibbons lists and prices four of the five values and we have quoted the catalog value only for these values, the 4c value is unlisted and has not been counted, although it is indeed just as rare as the other values which are priced at £425 each; 1988 Brandon certificates (two encompassing all five stamps) (Scott unlisted). (Image)

£1,700+

Closed or SOLD for $1,250.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1955

S.G. #J33

S.G. #J33, 1945 $2.00 on 1c Green and red brown postage due, with violet Japanese occupation overprint, a gem example of this highly sought-after mint stamp, wonderfully fresh, with deep luxuriant colors on fresh paper, outstanding centering within large margins, o.g., faintest trace of hinging, very fine; one of the rarest of all the Japanese occupation issues; signed Peter Holcombe and accompanied by his 1992 certificate (Scott #N30; $3,750.00). (Image)

£4,500

Closed or SOLD for $4,000.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1956

S.G. #J34

S.G. #J34, 1944 $5.00 on $1.00 Carmine and brown, with black Japanese occupation overprint, unused, extraordinarily well centered and margined, deep rich colors, extremely fine; a choice example of this very rare Japanese occupation stamp, of which there are very few certified examples available; 1985 BPA certificate (Scott #N31; $3,800.00). (Image)

£4,000

Closed or SOLD for $3,750.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1957

S.G. #1/317

S.G. #1/317, D1/70, J18/48, Especially comprehensive mint collection to 1939 of about 350 stamps, generally lacking only the rarities for completion including postage dues, includes an excellent run of the highly saleable complete sets, also some shade and other varieties, most of the 1944 Japanese Occupation issues present, o.g., a few small faults but mainly fine-very fine; collections of this popular country are rarely offered in such depth (Scott #1/207, J1/54, N16/47).

Est. 1,500-2,000

Closed or SOLD for $5,000.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

1958

S.G. 1/429

S.G. #1/429, etc., Useful mint collection of hundreds of stamps from not only North Borneo, but also comprehensive collections of Brunei, Labuan and Sarawak, while not containing many high cataloging stamps, the collection is loaded with medium priced stamps from all time periods, but particular strength in 20th century sets, the Brunei goes to 1977 and includes fifteen Japanese Occupations stamps, mostly o.g. and fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

Closed or SOLD for $3,250.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

No. Nigeria

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1959

S.G. #1/52

S.G. #1/52, Virtually complete mint collection of 54 stamps, lacking only the impossible £25 King George V, includes a couple shade varieties, o.g., generally clean and fine-very fine (Scott #1/52).

Est. 150-200

Closed or SOLD for $300.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

No. Rhodesia

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1960

S.G. #75a

S.G. #75a, 1963 1/2p Bright violet, value omitted, perfectly centered, o.g., n.h., an extremely fine example of this scarce error (Scott #75a; $500.00). (Image)

£650

Closed or SOLD for $475.00
Closing..Sep-16-2000, 12:00 PM

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