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THE CHARLES FREELAND COLLECTION OF MONTSERRAT |
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References throughout this section are to Montserrat to 1965 originally written by L.E. Britnor, revised by Charles Freeland, FRPSL and reprinted in 2010. |
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PRESTAMP POSTAL HISTORY |
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812 |
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1767 SFL to Madeira endorsed p Capt Manfield (sic). Noted Montserrat July 24 1767 and docketed “Received 18th Jany 1760”. Contents note order for wine. Remarkably nice condition for its age. A very early letter. Some tears at folds. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 375 |
813 |
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1768 SFL to Madeira from the same correspondence as previous lot headed Montserratt 22 July 1768. Some damage below the address. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
814 |
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1787 SFL to Canterbury from John Davis Molineux headed Montserat, dated at bottom “this third day of July 1787”. Contents concern a lawsuit. Bishop’s mark of JY 12 87 on reverse. Central file fold. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
815 |
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1794 SFL to London concerning legal matters from the Council Office 3r Febr 1794. Indistinct Dockwra marking on reverse, the last year this marking was in use. Vertical file fold. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
816 |
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1796 SFL to London mounted on exhibit page headed August 4th 1796 rated 1/ in ms, endorsed P Packet and bearing a F-VF strike of the rare MONTSERRAT first postal marking, N1. One of 9 recorded. Contents discuss crop failure. London Bishop’s mark of SE 17 1796 on reverse. A marvelous, scarce item in excellent condition for such an early letter. F-VF. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 1,500 |
817 |
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1799 SFL to London and forwarded to Salisbury headed Montserrat 21st Nov.1799. And bearing a 3-line Mt/SERRATT/DEC9.99, revised number N3 with 2 “T”s, the only recorded example of this marking. Illustrated on page 79 of the 2010 revised edition of Britnor & Freeland’s Montserrat. Contents discuss shipment of sugar. On reverse London arrival of JAN 19 1800 and Bishop’s mark of the following day. Central file fold does not affect markings. F-VF. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 5,000 |
818 |
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1801 SFL to London rated 1/10 (2d overpaid), bearing 3-line (Mt)/SERRAT/DEC 25 801 (with one “T” and “1” omitted from year date). One of only 2 recorded. Letter headed Montserrat 23rd Dece. 1801 regarding payment of a debt. STB double impression of the marking with one albino. To this writer the second impression is inked and vaguely visible. London arrival of FEB 1 1802 on reverse. Central file fold through “S” of “SERRAT”. F-VF. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 4,500 |
819 |
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1801 SFL to London headed Montserrat 23d Decem. 1801 being the duplicate letter for the previous lot, endorsed By the/Dreadnought./4 January 1802. Two-line TORTOLA/JAN 20 1802 hs at UL. London arrival of FEB 28 1802. Illustrated in Britnor & Freeland page iv. Central file fold o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 325 |
820 |
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1809 SFL to Clement Tudway, London rated 2/ and bearing light strike of the rare MONT-SERRATT horseshoe hs, type C1 dated JUN 8 1809, the LKD of this marking. One of 7 examples recorded. Letter headed Parham House Antigua May 8th 1809 and routed through Montserrat. F-VF. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 1,200 |
821 |
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1817 Incoming SFL from England rated 6/6/ and dated Aug 20 with indistinct dispatch marking on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
822 |
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1838 Large part stampless folded outer sheet to London rated 2/2 (deleted with red Inspector’s Crown and 4/4 substituted, file fold through Crown) and bearing nearly full MONTSERRAT JY 3 1838 fleuron, type C8 on reverse, one of 8 recorded, this being the LKD. London arrival of 5 AU on reverse. Fine. PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 1,600 |
823 |
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1839 Stampless folded outer sheet to London originally rated double weight 4/4, deleted and endorsed 2/2, dated May 11, 1839/Single at LL. Very attractive red boxed PACKET LETTER. London JY1 arrival on reverse. Horizontal file fold does not affect markings. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 325 |
824 |
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1840 SFL to London headed Montserrat 19th Dec 1840 rated 1/ and with MONTSERRAT DE 20 1840 double arc, the EKD. Only 16 examples of this marking recorded. London arrival of 4 FE 14 1841 on reverse. File fold affects marking, still a fine cover. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
825 |
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1845 SFL to London headed Montserrat 21st Nov. 1845 rated 2/ and with MONTSERRAT NO 27 1845 double arc on reverse across the join. Only 16 examples of this marking recorded. London arrival of 20 DE 1845. File folds do not affect markings. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 325 |
826 |
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1847 SFL to Aberdeen headed “On board the “Reindeer” off Montserrat/Sunday 13th December 1846”. Rated 1/. Black boxed PACKET LETTER on face. London transit markings of JA 8 and JA 9 and Aberdeen arrival of JA 10 1847 on reverse. Long, interesting, chatty and legible letter regarding visits to many of the West Indies islands. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
827 |
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1851 SFL to Madeira via London rated 1/ and endorsed “p. Steamer”. On reverse MONTSERRAT MY 29 1851 (year and month both inverted), the smaller type C11 with only 11 examples recorded. London arrival of 21 JU at right. Central file fold does not affect markings. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
828 |
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1852 Stampless envelope to England rated 1/ and endorsed “Foreign postage paid/Montserrat July 29th 1852” and with MONTSERRAT 28 JY 1852 double arc at LL. Basingstoke arrival of AU 18 on face. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
829 |
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1863 Stampless cover to England rated 1/ in red, endorsed “p Packet/26 July” and bearing MONTSERRAT A (inverted) ( ) 86, type C5. Blurred but rare with only 4 examples recorded. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
830 |
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1872 Small stampless cover to England with VF MONTSERRAT DE 18 72 PAID in brownish red, without code letter, type P3. Only 10 examples recorded of this marking. Lynn DE 30 arrival on reverse. Portion of backflap missing, o/w F-VF+. PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 950 |
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GREAT BRITAIN USED IN MONTSERRAT |
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831 |
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#A2 (SG Z1) 1858-60 GB QV 1d rose-red cancelled nearly full A08. F-VF. 1977 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,300, SG £1,300). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
832 |
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Unlisted 1858-60 GB QV 2d blue plate V perf 14 cancelled A08. This denomination was not sent to the Colony but the stamp received the obliterator possibly in transit or upon arrival. A fascinating curiosity. 2004 RPS certificate states “obliteration cannot be certified” and describes small faults. PHOTO |
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833 |
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#A3 (SG Z3) 1858-60 GB QV 6d lilac cancelled light but legible A08. Fine. 1939 BPA certificate. (Scott $550, SG £550). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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THE ISSUED STAMPS 1876 - 1880, CROWN CC WATERMARK |
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834 |
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#1 (SG1s) 1876 QV 1d red wmk Crown CC perf 14 2 stamps, both overprinted CANCELLED, Samuel type D7, one in black, the other in red. Very scarce. Part OG. F-VF PHOTO |
$ 750 |
835 |
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#1a (SG1a) 1883 QV 1d red wmk Crown CC perf 14 vertical strip of 5 bisects paying the proper inter-island rate on philatelic cover cancelled A08 and with partial Montserrat cds below. Dominica SP 3 83 cancellation on face applied on arrival. Attractive. F-VF. Illustrated on page 35. PHOTO |
$ 550 |
836 |
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#1, 1var (SG1, 1y) 1876 QV 1d red perf 14 wmk Crown CC 2 blocks of 4, one with normal wmk, the other with variety watermark inverted and reversed. OG. F-VF. (SG £320). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
837 |
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#1var (SG1y) 1876 QV 1d red perf 14 wmk Crown CC block of 35 (7 x 5), variety watermark inverted and reversed, with stamps 3 // 57. Stamps 8 and 20 show major re-entries. Block is from a later sheet as stamp 15 (row 2, stamp 1) does not show the inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”. A few HRs and one stamp with some light ink notations. F-VF. Ex-Charlton Henry, Bessemer. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
838 |
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#1var (SG1y) 1876 QV 1d red perf 14 wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted and reversed used block of 12 (3 x 4), rows 1- 4, columns 7 - 9, major re-entries on stamps 8 and 20 (row 1 pos. 2 and row 2 pos. 2). Cancelled AP 11 83. The largest recorded used multiple. Two stamps defective, others F-VF. (SG £720). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
839 |
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#1c (SG1b) 1876-83 QV 1d red wmk Crown CC, perf 14, variety inverted “S”. OG, HR. F-VF. (Scott $1,250, SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
840 |
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#1c (SG1b) 1876-83 QV 1d red wmk Crown CC, perf 14, variety inverted “S”, used. A few short perfs at top. Fine. (Scott $875, SG £750). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
841 |
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#2 (SG2s) 1876 QV 6d green wmk Crown CC overprinted CANCELLED in black, Samuel type D7. OG, HR. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
842 |
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#2 (SG2) 1876 QV 6d green wmk Crown CC block of 4. OG. Some areas of toning on reverse. A scarce multiple nonetheless. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £280). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
843 |
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#2, 2c (SG2, 2b) 1876 QV 6d green wmk Crown CC block of 4, the UL stamp, variety inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”. LH. Some areas of light toning but a scarce block. F-VF. 2007 BPA certificate. (Scott $2,125, SG £2,110). PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 850 |
844 |
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#2c (SG2b) 1876 QV 6d green wmk Crown CC , variety inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”, used. Neat A08 cancel. F-VF. 1993 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,350, SG £1,200). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
845 |
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#2var (SG2var) 1876 QV 6d green wmk Crown CC group of 4 mint and 2 used stamps each showing re-entries. Positions 26 (2), 59, 70 (2) and 120 represented. The mint stamps OG, HR. One stamp with some toned perfs. F, F-VF. (as normals Scott $400, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
846 |
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#2d (SG3) 1876-83 QV 6d blue-green wmk Crown CC, the scarce shade. Unissued and considered to be a trial color. OG. F-VF. 1973 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,350, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
847 |
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Antigua #7 (SG15) 1872 QV 6d blue-green perf 12½, wmk Crown CC with A02 cancel of Antigua bearing forged MONTSERRAT overprint in red. A curiosity. PHOTO |
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848 |
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1879 QV Die proof in black on glazed card (92 x 60mm) of the 1½d postal stationery card. Initialed PC at LL and dated Sep 1 1879. VF. PHOTO |
$ 180 |
849 |
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1880 Stamp-size die proofs of the 2½d and 4d duty plate for the first Key type issue, the former dated Aug 4, the latter 2 ( ). The only die proofs of these duties that has survived. F-VF. Ex-De la Rue archives. Illustrated on page 26 of Britnor/Freeland. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
850 |
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1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC, imperforate plate proof, on gummed paper. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
851 |
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#3 (SG4) 1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC horizontal strip of 4. LH. A scarce multiple. F-VF. Ex-Thompson, Hopkins. (Scott $1,200, SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
852 |
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#3 (SG4) 1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC horizontal pair. OG. Fine. (Scott $600, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
853 |
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#3 (SG4) 1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC. LH. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
854 |
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#3-4, (SG4-5) 1880 QV 2½d - 4d vertical pairs, used each with one or 2 A08 cancels. Believed to be one of only 2 sets recorded. F-VF. (Scott $545, SG £420). PHOTO |
$ 190 |
855 |
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#4 (SG5) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC overprinted CANCELLED, Samuel type D7 partially affixed to piece. Faulty at top. Fine. Ex-Sussex. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
856 |
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#4 (SG5) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC block of 4. Two stamps NH, 2 OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $640, SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 250 |
857 |
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#4 (SG5) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC. OG, HR. Fine+. (Scott $160, SG £150). PHOTO |
$ 70 |
858 |
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#4var (SG5w) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted, appears unused. Minor facial imperfections. Fine. (SG unpriced mint; as used £250). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
859 |
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#4var (SG5w) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC, variety watermark inverted, used. Fine. (SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 110 |
860 |
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#4var (SG5x) 1880 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CC, variety watermark reversed. Short perf at top. Fine. OG, HR. (SG £600). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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THE ISSUED STAMPS 1884 - 1885 CROWN CA WATERMARK |
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861 |
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5 (SG7s) 1884 QV ½d dull green wmk Crown CA on small archival piece dated Dec. 83 in ms and hs CANCELLED, Samuel type D7. F-VF. Ex-Sussex. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
862 |
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#5var (SG7a) 1884-85 QV ½d dull green wmk Crown CA, variety top left triangle detached (Thompson flaw), row 3 pos. 3. OG. F-VF. (SG £200). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
863 |
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#5var (SG7a) 1884-85 QV ½d dull green wmk Crown CA, variety top left triangle detached (Thompson flaw), used and unlisted as such by SG. F-VF. (SG as mint £200). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
864 |
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#6var (SG8) 1884-85 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, perf 14 block of 24 (4 x 6). Top row OG, HR, others NH. F-VF. (Scott $672, SG £672). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
865 |
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#6, 6a (SG8c, 8ca) 1884 QV 1d rose-red perf 14 wmk Crown CA pair plus vertical bisect on small piece tied by neat A08 cancels. F-VF. (as cover Scott $1,550, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
866 |
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#6var, 6b var (SG8, 8a) 1884-85 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, perf 14, block of 4, the UL stamp, variety inverted “S”. OG, HR. F-VF. 1981 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,184, SG £1,084). PHOTO |
$ 475 |
867 |
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#6b var (SG8a) 1884-85 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, variety inverted “S”. Fine. (Scott $1,100, SG £1,000). PHOTO |
$ 450 |
868 |
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#6var (SG8bx) 1884 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, variety watermark reversed, used with intaglio Crown cancellation, possibly a mail bag seal. Most unusual. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 140 |
869 |
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#6b (SG8cb) 1884-85 QV 1d rose-red wmk Crown CA, variety inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”. LH. Fine+. 1977 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,100 SG £1,100). PHOTO |
$ 475 |
870 |
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#6, 6b (SG8c, 8cb) 1884 QV 1d rose-red wmk Crown CA vertical pair (rejoined), the top stamp, variety inverted “S” in “MONTSERRAT”, used. Bold A08 cancel. F-VF. Ex-Toeg. 1977 BPA certificate which does not note that the pair is rejoined. (Scott $1,120, SG £1,013). PHOTO |
$ 425 |
871 |
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#6 (SG8c) 1884 QV 1d rose-red wmk Crown CA block of 4, used. Stated to be the only known used block. Some rough perfs at top. Fine. Ex-Thompson, Toeg. (Scott $80+, SG £52+). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
872 |
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#6var, 11var (SG6var, 8var) 1883-84 QV 1d red, 1d rose-red wmk Crown CA 9 stamps, perf 12 and perf 14 (5 mint including one pair plus 4 used) all showing re-entries at positions 8 and 20. The perf 12 mint with horizontal crease. F, F-VF. (SG as normals £320). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
873 |
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#7 (SG9) 1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC block of 4. Top 2 stamps OG, HR. Bottom 2 NH. A scarce multiple. F-VF. (Scott $1,100, SG £1,100). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
874 |
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#7 (SG9) 1880 QV 2½d red-brown wmk Crown CC. OG. F-VF. (Scott $275, SG £275). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
875 |
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#8, 10 (SG10s, 12s) 1884 QV 2½d ultramarine and 4d mauve each overprinted SPECIMEN and each with broken “M”. Affixed to pieces from the De la Rue archives, ms notation Nov 84 at top. An extraordinary, unique pair. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
876 |
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#8, 10 (SG10s, 12s) 1884 QV 2½d ultramarine and 4d mauve each overprinted SPECIMEN, the complete set. OG, HR. F-VF. Ex-Latto. (SG £475) PHOTO |
$ 200 |
877 |
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#8 (SG10) 1884 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA imperf plate proof on gummed paper. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
878 |
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#8var (SG10w) 1885 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA marginal example with plate 2 inscription, variety watermark inverted. Appears NH. Horizontal gum crease, o/w fresh and F-VF. (SG £140+). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
879 |
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#8var (SG10w) 1885 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA block of 4, variety watermark inverted, used. Uncommon multiple. F-VF. (SG £640). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
880 |
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#8var (SG10a and variety) 1885 QV 2½d ultramarine wmk Crown CA , variety detached triangle (Thompson flaw) and watermark inverted. Lightly toned but the only recorded example with both flaws on the same stamp. LH. Fine+. (SG £600 for detached triangle only). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
881 |
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#9 (SG11) 1884-85 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CA. OG. A scarce stamp. F-VF. 1979 BPA certificate. (Scott $2,100, SG £1,800). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 600 |
882 |
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#9 (SG11) 1884-85 QV 4d blue wmk Crown CA, used. F-VF. (Scott $300, SG £250). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
883 |
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#10 (SG12) 1885 QV 4d mauve block of 9 (3 x 3), used. Stated to be the only block of this size recorded. Cancelled A MY 23. F-VF. Illustrated in Britnor/Freeland page vi. (Scott $31++, SG £27++). PHOTO |
$ 80 |
884 |
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#10var (SG12a) 1885 QV 4d mauve, variety top left triangle detached (Thompson flaw), row 3 pos. 3. OG, HR. F-VF. (SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
885 |
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#10var (SG12a) 1885 QV 4d mauve, variety top left triangle detached (Thompson flaw), used. F-VF. (SG £375). PHOTO |
$ 170 |
886 |
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#5//10 (SG7//12) 1884-85 QV Small collection of 8 mint and used blocks and multiples all wmk Crown CA. Includes 1d red bock of 4, 1d rose-red block of 4, variety watermark reversed, 2½d red-brown used pair, and 2½d blue LR margin block of 4 with plate 2 inscription, the latter illustrated in Britnor/Freeland, page vi. OG or HR. F, F-VF.(SG £485). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
887 |
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#11 (SG6) 1883 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, perf 12 block of 15 (3 x 5) rows 1-5, columns 6-8. Major re-entries at positions 8 and 20. Stated to be the largest recorded multiple of this issue. Most NH. A few areas of minor gum toning on reverse only and a few shortish perfs at top, o/w Fine+. Ex-Bessemer. (Scott $1,237, SG £1,200). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
888 |
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#11a (SG6a) 1883 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, perf 12, variety inverted “S”. OG, HR A few short perfs at LR. Fine. (Scott $2,350, SG £2,000). PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 800 |
889 |
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#11a (SG6a) 1883 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA, perf 12, variety inverted “S”, used. Fine. (Scott $1,550, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 550 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA POSTAL HISTORY (see also Lot 771) |
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890 |
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1878 QV 6d green horizontal pair on cover to London cancelled MONTSERRAT NO 25 78 PAID. Red London arrival on face. Name and address crossed out. Small part of backflap missing. Fine. Illustrated in Britnor/Freeland page x. PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 1,200 |
891 |
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1881 QV 1d red on large part front (or possibly a wrapper) to London endorsed “per Book Post” and cancelled A08 with MONTSERRAT AU 25 PAID at LL. No year date. According to Freeland, the year slug is often missing in 1881 as proven by other correspondence to same address for that year. Stated to be the only recorded example of this franking. Faulty. Ex-Proud. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
892 |
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1881 QV 4d blue on cover to England cancelled A08 and with MONTSERRAT MY 11 PAID at LL overstruck by red London arrival of 30 MY. Scarce on cover. Some cover damage on reverse. Fine. 1977 BPA certificate. PHOTO |
$ 950 |
893 |
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1883 QV 1d red wmk Crown CC vertical bisect on cover to St. Kitts (#1a, SG1a) cancelled A08 with light MONTSERRAT PAID JU 14 83. Endorsed “B Post”. St. Kitts arrival of JU 15 83. 1977 BPA certificate. (Scott $1,650, SG £1,400). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
894 |
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1883 QV 6d green trisected and used as a 2d on commercial cover to Basseterre cancelled light A08 and light MONTSERRAT DE 11 83 alongside. St. Kitts arrival of DE 12 at LL. One of just 3 recorded and the only non-philatelic use. Illustrated in Britnor/Freeland page 34. No backflap. Cover faults and some areas of toning. Fine. 1995 RPS certificate. Ex-Granger, Hopkins, Thompson. (Scott $6,500, SG £6,500). PHOTO INSIDE FRONT COVER |
$ 3,000 |
895 |
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1884 QV 1d red wmk Crown CA perf 12 bisected on small front to Roseau (#6a, SG 6b) cancelled A08. MONTSERRAT PAID A MY 14 84 cds below and Dominica arrival of MY 18 at top. The stamp shows re-entry to “N” in “PENNY”. F-VF. (Scott $1,550, SG £1,600). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
896 |
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1884 QV 1d red bisected and surcharged “½” in black on cover to Dominica cancelled A08 and with faint MONTSERRAT PAID JY26. (SG See footnote after SG3). Endorsed “Book Post” and with Dominica arrival of JY 27 at LL. Light creasing. Fine. Illustrated in Britnor/Freeland page 36. (SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
897 |
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1885 QV 4d mauve (faded) and 1d red perf 14 vertically bisected on registered cover to Dominica cancelled A08 and with MONTSERRAT A FE 14 at LL. (#6a, 10, SG 8ca, 12). “R” in oval at UL and the earliest known date of use of this marking. Dominica partial arrival ds of FE 17 at top. Addressee’s name partially erased. A little soiled. Fine. 1985 RPS certificate. (Scott $1,550, SG £1,300). PHOTO |
$ 500 |
898 |
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1885 QV 4d mauve on cover to England cancelled A08 and with MONTSERRAT PAID MY 26 85 at LL. Missent to Newcastle-on-Tyne and forwarded to Stoke on Trent via Birmingham, arriving JU 12. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
899 |
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1885 Incoming cover from Cheltenham franked by GB QV 4d monocolor with MONTSERRAT AP 16 85 arrival on face. Repaired tear at UL, not affecting stamp or markings. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
900 |
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1885 Incoming cover to Richmond Hill from Wimbledon JU 2 franked by GB QV 4d monocolor with MONTSERRAT JU 18 85 arrival on face. Notations on reverse. Some staining. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
901 |
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1887 GB QV ½d vermilion Jubilees (2) on incoming cover to Richmond Hill cancelled Enstone duplex of NO 2 87 and endorsed “Printed Matter,” being a printed report card for the estate owner’s son. Very unusual. Stamps have been removed and replaced. Central file fold. Fine. Ex-Wynstra. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
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KING EDWARD VII ERA |
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902 |
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ca1901 Official seal of Montserrat for KEVII impressed on cream paper. VF. Ex-Barwick. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
903 |
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1901 Photographic essay of the 1d denomination on card (90 x 115mm) touched up by hand in white and marked with blue wash at bottom. Dated Sept. 13th 01. Endorsed Dupl/Colour of Border/Centre Black. Illustrated in Britnor/Freeland, page 42. Ex-De la Rue archives. VF. PHOTO |
$ 900 |
904 |
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1903 Master die proof for the low values with uncleared surrounds on glazed card (59 x 40mm) dated Jan 19 1903 in pencil and initialed. Illustrated on page 39 of Britnor/ Freeland. F-VF.VF. Ex-De la Rue archives. PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 450 |
905 |
P |
1903 Die proof with uncleared surrounds on glazed card (92 x 61mm) endorsed BEFORE HARDENING and dated 19 JAN 03. VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
906 |
P |
1903 Cut down die proofs of the central vignette, the completed frames of the 9 low values and the 5/ denomination all mounted on portion of the printer’s proof book with instructions for number of leads and dated May 28th 03 in red ms. Exceptional and unique. VF. PHOTO |
$ 950 |
907 |
P |
1903 Imperf color trials of the ½d denomination affixed to De la Rue Appendix sheet (cut in 2 halves), titles “Appendix A”, dated 27th March 1903 showing color allocation for 9 denominations plus one rejected color plus KEVII 5/ in the issued color. Appendix sheet B headed Singly Fugitive boarders; Doubly Fugitive Arms contains 11 imperf color trials of the ½d denomination. VF. PHOTO for Appendix A; PHOTO for Appendix B |
$ 2,500 |
908 |
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1903 De la Rue Appendix sheets A, B and C for postal stationery issued in 1903. The ½d and 1d postal card are affixed to Appendix A; ½d and 1d wrappers to Appendix B; and 1d and 2½d envelopes plus 2½d registered envelope affixed to Appendix C. Each sheet and contents creased vertically but rare and unique. PHOTO for Appendix C; PHOTO for Appendix A; PHOTO for Appendix B. |
$ 1,200 |
909 |
P |
1903 Die proof of the frame, name and value of the 5/ denomination on glazed card (92 x 61mm) endorsed BEFORE HARDENING and dated 10 MAR 03 in blue. VF. Illustrated on page 42 of Britnor/Freeland. VF. PHOTO |
$ 325 |
910 |
P |
1903 KEVII 5/ mauve and dull green imperf color trial affixed to portion of De la Rue record sheet noted “Singly Fugitive borders; Doubly Fugitive heads” and “See A.” VF. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
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KING EDWARD VII – THE ISSUED STAMPS |
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911 |
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#21 (SG23) 1903 KEVII 5/ black and scarlet wmk Crown CC lower right corner margin control number block of 4. VLH. A few perf separations. F-VF. (Scott $640, SG £640). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
912 |
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#31 (SG33) 1907 KEVII 5/ black and red wmk Crown CA upper right corner margin control number block of 4. Top 2 stamps VLH, bottom 2 NH. Pencil notes in margin on reverse. F-VF. (Scott $640, SG £640). PHOTO |
$ 300 |
913 |
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#40 (SG47) 1909 KEVII 5/ red and green on yellow bottom margin block of 4. Stamps NH. Fresh and F-VF. (Scott $260, SG £260). PHOTO |
$ 130 |
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KING GEORGE V ERA |
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914 |
E |
1916 Pen and ink drawing of the shield of the Device of the Colony design mounted on thick card (68 x 69mm) and touched up in Chinese white. Ex-Nissen. F-VF. Illustrated on page 48 of Britnor/Freeland. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 500 |
915 |
E |
1916 KGV Photographic essay of the 3d Arms design on glazed paper affixed to card (89 x 115mm) and dated 10 April 1916. An early design state with no background shading and with retouches to the right frame line and the Postage/Revenue tablet. VF. PHOTO |
$ 600 |
916 |
P |
1916 KGV Progressive die proof for the low values with uncleared surrounds mounted on glazed card (72 x 56mm), the earliest state and the only recorded example. VF. Illustrated on page 46 of Brtinor/Freeland. Ex-Hopkins. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
917 |
P |
1916 KGV Master die proof on glazed card (92 x 61mm) dated 3 JUN 1916 and initialed A.J.H. F-VF. Ex-Toeg. Illustrated on page 46. PHOTO INSIDE BACK COVER |
$ 450 |
918 |
P |
1922 KGV Cut down die proofs on portion of printer’s proof book including master die proof on small piece of De la Rue record sheet marked “June 9th, 120+ 2 leads; and ½, 1½d, 4d, 5d, 3/ and 4/ cut down proofs of the value tablets with numerous notations in ms including 26 5 22 Montserrat all mounted on album page. PHOTO |
$ 600 |
919 |
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#42 (SG48) 1914 KGV 5/ red and green on yellow lower right corner margin control number block of 4. NH. A few toned perf tips on reverse, o/w F-VF. (Scott $360, SG £360). PHOTO |
$ 100 |
920 |
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#42 (SG48) 1914 KGV 5/ red and green on yellow block of 4 on small piece with socked-on-the-nose MONTSERRAT A OC 5 1916 cds. A beautiful piece. F-VF. (Scott $640, SG £640). PHOTO |
$ 275 |
921 |
COLL |
#42 (SG48) 1914 KGV 5/ red and green on yellow group of 5 items with horizontal pair and single overprinted SPECIMEN, a mint example plus one used on piece. LH or HR. F-VF. (Scott $505, SG £505). PHOTO |
$ 180 |
922 |
SP |
#55//74 (SG64//83) ca1929 KGV ½d // 5/ wmk Multiple Crown Script CA set of 10 values all hs SPECIMEN, Samuel type MO1 and prepared for presentation. LH or OG. F-VF. Ex-Toeg. PHOTO |
$ 450 |
923 |
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#54-74 (SG63-83) 1922-29 KGV ¼d - 5/ wmk Multiple Crown Script CA complete set of 21 values, used plus a few unlisted shades. F-VF. (Scott $350+, SG £317). PHOTO |
$ 120 |
924 |
E |
1932 KGV Tercentenary photographic essay in sepia for the 2½d denomination similar to the approved design, cut down and mounted on card. Ex-the De la Rue archives. Very beautiful and unique. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 425 |
925 |
P |
1932 KGV Tercentenary progressive die proof in ultramarine on cream paper (78 x 63mm) with value tablet blank inside a rectangular, slightly sunk outer frame, dated 20.1.32. One of 2 (slightly different) recorded. Exquisite and rare. Illustrated on title page. VF. PHOTO FRONT COVER |
$ 2,000 |
926 |
P |
1932 KGV Tercentenary master die proof in black with blank value tablet struck on cream paper (81 x 56mm) inside a rectangular, slightly sunk, outer frame. Ex-De la Rue archives. VF. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 900 |
927 |
P |
1932 KGV Tercentenary complete die proof of the 6d in blue on large piece of thick paper. VF. Illustrated on page 58 of Britnor/Freeland. Ex-Danson. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 700 |
928 |
P |
1923 KGV Tercentenary 1d imperf color trials on portions of De la Rue record book with 1d, 1½d and 2½d colors and ms “Approved for colours W. Oliver” the 1/ on separate piece with “X” in pencil. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 950 |
929 |
SP |
#75-84 (SG84s-93s) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary set of 10 values, the ½d - 2½d in horizontal pairs, the 3d - 5/ being vertical pairs complete perf SPECIMEN. NH. F-VF. (Scott $500, SG £500). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
930 |
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#75, 78, 82-84 (SG84, 87, 91-93) 1932 KGV ½d (some separation and a few short perfs), 2d, 1/, 2/6 and 5/ each in a block of 4, the first 2 both with inscription, the 1/ a LR corner margin block with plate 1, the 2/6 and 5/ are both corner margin blocks. Also includes 1d, 1½d and 2d singles each with bottom margin and plate 1 inscription. NH. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 300 |
931 |
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#75-84 (SG84-93) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary set of 10 values, used. F-VF. (Scott $465, SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
932 |
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#75-84 (SG84-93) 1932 KGV ½d - 5/ Tercentenary set of 10 values, used, another set. F-VF. (Scott $465, SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 160 |
933 |
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#85-88 (SG94-97) 1935 KGV 1d - 1/ Silver Jubilee set of 4 values complete each an UL corner margin vertical strip of 3 perf SPECIMEN. NH. VF. (Scott $300, SG £330). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
934 |
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1884//1931 Group of 6 nicely cancelled stamps consisting of Montserrat “P” on QV 2½d ultramarine, full strikes of Harris and St. Peters TRDs each on KGV 1½d carmine on piece, 1½d orange and 1½d brown each with Cudjoe Head cds (one with date inverted) and 1½d orange with Salem cds struck twice. Attractive and scarce group. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
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KING GEORGE V POSTAL HISTORY |
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935 |
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1920 Stampless registered OHMS to Ohio cancelled MONTSERRAT JU 14 (no year date), a slightly smaller size than the 24mm recorded. Bs NY transit and Cincinnati arrival of JUL 2 1920. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 110 |
936 |
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1928 KGV 1½d carmine to Pennsylvania cancelled VF (ST. PETERS) 5 APR 28 TRD with brackets around name. Unusual. VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
937 |
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1928 KGV 1½d carmine to Pennsylvania cancelled VF (HARRIS) 5 APR 28 TRD with brackets around name. Unusual. VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
938 |
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1930 KGV ½d and 4d pair on cover paying the Air Mail rate to Tortola cancelled small CUDJOE HEAD TRD 13 JNE 30. Bs St. John’s and West End. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 250 |
939 |
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1932 KGV ½d green Tercentenary on cover to Tacoma cancelled ST. PETERS 10 OC 32. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
940 |
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1932 KGV 1d and 2½d Tercentenary on registered cover to Washington cancelled HARRIS * SP 15 32 and with matching registration hs. Plymouth and Boston transits and Tacoma arrival of SEP 27. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
941 |
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1932 KGV ½d, 3d Tercentenary on cover to Washington cancelled ST. PETERS * 10 OC 32 and with matching registration hs. Boston transit on reverse. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
942 |
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1934 KGV LI 1d carmine-red definitive on commercial “mystery cover” to Antigua with red ms “Carried to Antigua by naval plane from HMS Achilles.” Partial FE 1 34 cancel. St. Johns arrival of FE 2 on reverse. One of only 2 recorded. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 180 |
943 |
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1935 KGV ½d (3), 1d Tercentenary on cover to Pennsylvania cancelled ST. JOHNS * MR 21 35. St. Johns transit on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 110 |
944 |
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1935 KGV ½d, 2d Tercentenary on cover to Penn. cancelled CUDJOE HEAD * 21 SP 35 with additional strike alongside. Montserrat transit on reverse. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
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KING GEORGE VI ERA |
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945 |
EPH |
1937 Official Seal of Montserrat for KGVI impressed on cream paper. VF. Ex-Barwick. PHOTO |
$ 150 |
946 |
SP |
1937 KGVI 1d - 2½d Coronation set of 3 values complete, perf SPECIMEN, imperforate on gummed, watermarked paper. From blocks of 6 ex the De la Rue archives. Ex-Barwick. PHOTO BACK COVER |
$ 950 |
947 |
E |
1937 KGVI ½d, 1½d, 2d, 6d and 5/ unadopted photographic essays prepared by De la Rue for the 1938 definitive issue. The 3 low values affixed to piece dated 8-10-37; the 6d and 5/ are bromides. F-VF. Ex-De la Rue archives. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
948 |
P |
1938 KGVI Photographic proof sheet of the 1938 ½d - 5/ definitives. Initialed and dated 5/8 by Henry Stansfield for the Crown Agents. Horizontal crease does not affect any of the images. PHOTO |
$ 650 |
949 |
SP |
#92-103 (SG101s-12s) 1938-40 KGVI ½d - £1 First definitive set of 12 values complete perf SPECIMEN. OG. F-VF. (SG £325). PHOTO |
$ 140 |
950 |
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#92-103 (SG101a-12) 1938-40 KGVI ½d - £1 Definitive set of 12 values complete in blocks of 4. The ½d - 5/ each an imprint block NH, the 10/ and £1 blocks each with margin at left and stamps NH. F-VF. (Scott $340 for hinged, SG £440+). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
951 |
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#97var (SG106ac) 1942 KGVI 3d red-brown definitive, variety tower on hill. OG. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
952 |
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#97var (SG106ac) 1942 KGVI 3d red-brown definitive, variety tower on hill. OG. F-VF. (SG £300). PHOTO |
$ 90 |
953 |
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#97var (SG106ac) 1942 KGVI 3d red-brown definitive, variety tower on hill, used. Fine+. (SG £400). PHOTO |
$ 150 |
954 |
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#114-26 (SG123-35) 1951 KGVI 1¢ - $4.80 Second definitive set of 13 values complete each a bottom margin imprint and plate number block of 6. Two stamps in each block LH, others NH. F-VF. (Scott $372+, SG £420+). PHOTO |
$ 200 |
955 |
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1938 KGVI 1d - 2½d Coronation set complete on registered cover to Grimsby cancelled CUDJOE HEAD 17 SP 38 with matching red registration hs, stated to be one of only 3 recorded. Very scarce. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 160 |
956 |
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1938 KGVI 1d - 2½d Coronation set complete on registered cover to Grimsby cancelled ST. JOHNS SP 17 38. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
957 |
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1938 KGVI 1d - 2½d Coronation set complete on registered cover to Grimsby cancelled SALEM SP 17 38 with matching registration hs. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
958 |
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1939 KGVI 2½d ultramarine on censored cover to NY cancelled G.P.O. ( ) 2 39. White label reads ON HIS MAJESTY’S SERVICE on front and on reverse in violet Opened By CENSOR. A rare, early censor label. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 160 |
959 |
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1942 KGVI 1d (2), 1½d (2) (plus ½d (2) on reverse) definitives on cover to NY with scarce PASSED BY CENSOR,/MONTSERRAT. hs in violet. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
960 |
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1942//44 KGVI Collection of 11 censored covers to Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Roseau, Montreal, London and the US. Censor labels include A.A 1, 2, 9, 25, 64, 73, 79, 140, 150, 250, 29(2?), 2 with censor labels applied elsewhere plus one “Examined in connection with/Finance Regulations” Canadian label applied in Montserrat. An excellent group, challenging to assemble. Fine, F-VF |
$ 900 |
961 |
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1947 KGVI 1½d - 3d Peace issue complete cancelled HARRIS FE 1 47 on registered cover to Grimsby with PO.OC notation (Posted Out of Course), with GB MORE TO PAY 3d and 3d Postage Due affixed. PHOTO |
$ 120 |
962 |
COLL |
1938//51 KGVI Comprehensive mint and used collection mounted on quadrille pages. Includes 1938 issue mint and used with multiples, perf varieties, shades, coil strips of 10 and 6 denominations represented by Specimen strips of three, a coil leader, the 1951 set to the 60¢ in bottom imprint strips of 4 plus plate numbers, commem sets, etc. Complete for the period. A clean lot. All F-VF |
$ 375 |
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QUEEN ELIZABETH II ERA |
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963 |
E |
1953 Five Bradbury engraved dummy stamps showing colors of the 1¢, 2¢ and 3¢ values for the 1953 QEII pictorial set with STAMP ESSAY at bottom. Endorsed “Montserrat” and denomination in pencil at bottom of each; “Feb 11th 1953” on the 3d. Red file numbers at UR of each. Two examples of the 1d and 3d, one of the latter in a slightly different shade and with a diagonal rejection line. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
964 |
|
#128-42, 146-49 (SG136a-49a) 1953-62 QEII ½¢ - $4.80 complete set of 15 values in blocks of 4 plus the 1958 redrawn (Map of the Colony) set of 4 plus examples of different printings, a total of 32 blocks. All are with margin and many are corner margin plate number blocks including 2 of the $4.80 blocks plus 2 shades of the $4.80 redrawn. All NH and F-VF |
$ 180 |
965 |
COLL |
QEII Mint and used collection of singles, blocks and sheets including extensive 1965 Fruit and Plant issue with wmk varieties, 1953 definitive set used, 6 later complete sheets including 20¢ OHMS, etc. Also includes 1977 registered cover franked with 10¢ // 55¢ OHMS overprints in blocks, strip and pair with GB postage dues on reverse. F-VF |
$ 120 |
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COLLECTIONS |
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966 |
COLL |
QV//QEII Cancellation collection of over 75 stamps, some on piece, some multiples, on quadrille pages selected for cancellation. Includes Cudjoe Head, Harris, Bethel, St. Johns, St. Patricks and Salem. Also a page of maritime and QV Leeward Isl., various denominations all with A08 or Montserrat cancels. A very nice group. F-VF |
$ 250 |
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REVENUE STAMPS |
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967 |
P |
1866 QV 1d revenue stamp imperf trial proof sheet of 12 (3 x 4) on vertically laid, ungummed, unwatermarked paper with full marginal inscriptions. Sheet number 257 at UL. Ms “Feb 66/in Journal” on reverse. PHOTO |
$ 800 |
968 |
P |
1866 QV 1d die proof in black of the Inland Revenue stamp on thin paper (118 x 134mm). Tiny faults a left edge, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 750 |
969 |
P |
1866 QV 1d drab rose progressive proof half sheet on thin paper with watermark “(TH SA)UNDERS/65”. Prepared from a lithographic stone in a unit of 6 stamps (3 x 2). Several trial pulls are known in a range of shades. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
970 |
P |
1866 QV 1d progressive proof half sheet (3 x 2) in light orange-brown on thin, unwatermarked paper. VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
971 |
P |
1866 QV 1d progressive proof half sheet (3 x 2) in pale brown on thin paper wmk “TH SAU(NDEERS)/18”. Small ink spot at top, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
972 |
P |
1866 QV 1d progressive proof half sheet (3 x 2) in pale brown on thin paper, similar to previous lot but without watermark. Several creases. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 350 |
973 |
P |
1866 QV 1d rose-red revenue imperf die proofs (2) from the LL and LR corners struck on vertically laid, unwatermarked paper. VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
974 |
COLL |
1866 QV 1d revenue mint collection consisting of 6 singles (one a LL corner margin example, one unused, one OG, HR), a block of 4 with margin at right and a block of 6 (3 x 2) with left and right margins. The blocks NH. A wide range of shades represented. A few minor spots of toning, o/w F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 225 |
975 |
SH |
1866 QV 1d rose-red complete sheet of 12 (3 x 4) with full margins watermarked “(HARR)ISON/(SUPER)FINE”. Numbered “55” in blue crayon at bottom. Two stamps OG, others NH. Fine. PHOTO |
$ 500 |
976 |
SH |
1866 QV 1d rose-red complete sheet of 12 (3 x 4) with full margins watermarked “(HARR)ISON/(SUPER)FINE”, variety imperf between rows 1 and 2. Tear in margin at UL. Stamps NH. Fine+. PHOTO |
$ 650 |
977 |
REV |
1883 QV 1d lilac wmk Crown CA revenue imperf imprimatur (OG) plus a mint (lightly toned) and 2 fiscally used examples. F-VF. |
$ 100 |
978 |
SH |
1915 1d +1d French Red Cross charity label complete sheet of 6 (2 x 3), imperf, on ungummed, unwatermarked paper. Printed by De Lander for the Red Cross Committee in Montserrat. Scarce as a sheet. VF. PHOTO |
$ 200 |
979 |
EPH |
1916-17 1d + 1d Four French Red Cross charity labels with rough perf 11, clean cut perf 11, imperf and imperf shade. Ungummed. F-VF. PHOTO |
$ 100 |
980 |
E |
1925 Artist’s mock-ups for the 2d stamp duty issue showing 3 strikes of the 2d and 6d St. Kitts embossed stamps indicating the country name to be replaced with “Montserrat”; also a vermilion colored strike on thick paper with “Montserrat” hand-painted in white plus a pair of the issued shilling struck in violet on a bill of exchange. Ex-De la Rue archives. PHOTO |
$ 400 |
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LOTS & COLLECTIONS |
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981 |
COLL |
1876//1935 QV//KGV Collection balance of over 100 stamps on album pages and stock page, strength in KEVII high values including 5/ black and scarlet SPECIMEN, mint (3) and used (3), 5/ red and green SPECIMEN, mint and used, QV issues including mint, used, bisect on piece, wmk varieties, 4d blue wmk Crown CA and a block of 4 of the 4d mauve, several odd value Specimens, Tercentenary set complete plus used imprint block of 4 of the ½d and mint pair of same, Silver Jubilee blocks of 4 NH and 1½d block on registered OHMS cover, etc. A useful group. Generally F-VF |
$ 750 |
982 |
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QV//KGV Extensive, if somewhat messy, collection of over 100 covers and cards in packets with LI ½d and 4d first issue on registered cover cancelled Montserrat, 1901 1d to Niger Coast, bs Forcados River (tatty), pair of early registered covers, one used locally with purple s/l REGISTERED hs, the other to Germany with early label, first flights, numerous registered, inter-island, overseas destinations, a small group of QEII commercial mail with better towns, some earlier cancellation interest (KGVI Cudjoe Head registered, St. Johns), 5 KGVI censored covers, maritime mail, etc. Should be inspected. Loads of fun here. Some mixed condition. Most F-VF |
$ 1,700 |
983 |
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1897//1941 Collection of 19 covers on album pages with QV 2½d on mourning cover to North Kohala, Hawaii (a very scarce and unusual destination, corner fault), pair of LI QV overprints to St. Annes Bay Jamaica, LI KEVII (2) reg. to Ulm, 1904 ½d block of 4 used internally (scarce), 6 KGV reg. covers to the US and England, a commercial cover bearing ½d (2) to London Regiment Artists Rifles, France, War Tax covers, one with Singer Sewing Machine advertising, KGV ½d Tercent. plus 1d used from Cudjoe Head, KGVI ½d to VI cancelled Salem, etc. A very nice group |
$ 600 |
984 |
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KGV//QEII Strange little accumulation of 21 items with KGV group of War Tax covers (8), 2 KGV part covers (n/c), KGVI (5 covers with 2 used from Salem, one with matching registration hs, one St. Peters, Harris and St. Johns) plus tatty KGVI Posted at Sea SS Fort Townshend. QEII covers include St. Peters, Bethel (2), Salem, Cork Hill, St. Patrick, Harris, etc. Fine, F-VF |
$ 425 |
985 |
PS/COLL |
QV//KGVI Collection of 27 postal stationery items with 9 overprinted SPECIMEN, 8 mint and 10 used including 8 postal cards (one to Demerara, folded, others to Holland, Austria and Switzerland), 2½d ps envelope to Germany and 3d registration envelope to Arizona. F, F-VF |
$ 425 |
986 |
PS/COLL |
QV//QEII Collection of 10 postal stationery items overprinted SPECIMEN, most mounted on album pages with postal cards (4, one reply), 1d and 2½d envelopes, 2d registration envelope, ½d and 1d wrappers plus QEII 15¢ postal card. A clean lot. All F-VF |
$ 225 |
987 |
PS/COLL |
QV//KGV Collection of 20 postal stationery items mounted on album pages with 11 postal cards (one Leeward card with LI ½d to Detroit, 1½d card with neat A08 and 1883 MONTSERRAT PAID cds commercially used to England, 3 reply cards), 1d and 2½d envelopes used locally, both sizes of registration envelope (to Chicago and Austria), QV envelope to Germany and group of 4 wrappers. A very nice group. Two n/c, others F-VF |
$ 400 |
988 |
PS/COLL |
1904//30 Collection of 7 commercially used postal stationery registered envelopes with H&G C1 (4 used, 2 in grey, 2 in blue) plus one mint and H&G C1b (3 used, 2 in blue, one in grey) plus 2 mint (grey and blue). Various destinations including US, Austria, Glasgow and London. F, F-VF |
$ 250 |
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