Hauptkat 2179 2681

165. Corinphila Auktion · 29. November – 4.
Dezember 2010
165 Corinphila auctions · November 29 – December 4, 2010
katalog 165 · Europa und Übersee
Catalogue 165 · Europe and Overseas
LOT 2179 – 2681
Great Britain & British Colonies

incl. the “Pre-UPU Destination Mail of Victoria” Collection
Corinphila Auktionen AG
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165 Corinphila Auction · 29 November - 3 December 2010 341
Wednesday 1 December 2010, 9.00 h
Great Britain
(see also lots 784-786 British P.O.'s in Egypt, 286-287 British P.O. in Buenos Aires,
538-539 British P.O. in Peru, 2319-2342 Pre-UPU Mail from Victoria to Great Britain)
Pre-philately
and stampless covers Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2179 1587: Entire letter from Filippo Corsini in London to Lorenzo Corgini in Florence, neatly
docketed on flap and opening well for Exhibit display, red wax seal intact. A fine and scarce
entire. (Photo = 1 347) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2180 1670: Entire letter, toasted for disinfection, mailed from London to Livorno (Venturini
correspondence) with manuscript "3" on front panel and fine strike of the extremely rare
circular "FRANCHES" in brown at right (Van Der Linden fig. 1406) applied at the Foreign
Branch in London. A magnificent and early entire in fine condition. (Photo = 1 347) 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2181 1678 (Nov 16): Entire letter mailed from London to Livorno (Venturini correspondence)
with manuscript "3e" on front panel and fine strike of the extremely rare large circular "DE
CROS FRANCHES" in brown at right (Van Der Linden fig. 1407) applied at the Foreign
Branch in London. A very fine and early entire. (Photo = 1 347) 6 750 (€ 550 )
2182 1712: "HALF PENNY" Newspaper Tax Stamp, type 1, plate 66 on the reverse of "The
SPECTATOR", dated 8. August. The usage is one day earlier than the earliest recorded
example (9. August 1712), see Handbook "The Newspaper & Almanac Stamps of Great
Britain & Ireland" by John H. Chandler and H. Dagnall (1981). Early newspaper sheet, fresh
and fine. (Photo = 1 347) 6 800 (€ 585 )
2183 1836 ca.: Unprinted newspaper sheet (19,8 x 26 cm) showing "ONE PENNY" tax stamp
of Southampton Chronicle in red plus additional stamp "ONE HALF PENNY" on the
same sheet with crossed handstamps "CANCELLED" in blue, due change of tax rate, see
Handbook "The Newspaper & Almanac Stamps of Great Britain & Ireland" by John H.
Chandler, H. Dagnall (1981). 6(*) 150 (€ 110 )
2184 2185 2186 2187 2188
1840 Stamp Issues

2184 1 d. intense black, plate 1A, lettered FC, fine used with large margins all round, trace of
minor corner bend, unusually for this early plate cancelled by black MC Gi = £ 300. 1 100 (€ 75 )
2185 1 d. intense black, plate 4, lettered TJ, a superb used four margined example, with large even
margins on all sides, cancelled by orange-red MC Gi = £ 425. 1 180 (€ 130 )
2186 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered MI, an unused example with non-coincident re-entry (Gi Spec AS5b),
three large margins and close but clear at lower right corner, regummed. Cert BPA (2010)
Gi = £ 10'000. 2 (*) 1'000 (€ 730 )
2187 1 d. black, pl. 1A, lettered FC, a fine used four margined example cancelled by red Maltese
Cross. Signed Matl Gi = £ 275. 2 150 (€ 110 )
2188 1 d. black, plate 1A, lettered QG, a splendid used example with large margins all round (and
showing large part of adjoining stamp at right), neatly cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 300. 2 150 (€ 110 )
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2189 2190 2191 2192 2193

Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2189 1 d. black, plate 1A, lettered EH, a fine four margined example (with part of adjoining stamp
above) tied to small piece by red MC Gi = £ 300. 2 5 140 (€ 100 )
2190 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered EA, superb large margined example, lightly cancelled by red
MC Gi = £ 275. 2 150 (€ 110 )
2191 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered PE, very fine four margined example, lightly cancelled by
complete red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 120 (€ 90 )
2192 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered TD, superb large margined example, crisply cancelled by neat
red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 140 (€ 100 )
2193 1 d. black, plate 1b, lettered AD, a fine four margined example (with part of marginal
imprint just showing above) tied to small piece by complete red MC. A delightful stamp
Gi = £ 275. 2 5 150 (€ 110 )
2194 2195 2196 2197 2198
2194 1 d. black, plate 2, lettered TK, very fine used four margined example (enormous margin at
base), lightly cancelled by complete pale red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 150 (€ 110 )
2195 1 d. black, plate 2, lettered KE, very fine used four margined example, with part of adjoining
stamp at left, tied to small piece by complete red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 5 140 (€ 100 )
2196 1 d. black, plate 3, lettered TL, very fine used four margined example, huge margins on
three sides, cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 375. 2 130 (€ 95 )
2197 1 d. black, plate 3, lettered BB, a superb used four margined example, with part of adjoining
stamp at top, cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 375. 2 160 (€ 115 )
2198 1 d. black, plate 3, lettered IH, very fine used four margined example, with part of adjoining
stamp at left, cancelled by near complete brown-red MC Gi = £ 375. 2 180 (€ 130 )
2199 2200 2201 2202 2203
2199 1 d. black, plate 4, lettered OJ, a superb used four margined example, with part of adjoinging
stamp at top, cancelled by orange-red MC Gi = £ 300. 2 120 (€ 90 )
2200 1 d. black, plate 4, lettered HI, a superb used four margined example, with part of adjoinging
stamp at left, cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 300. 2 160 (€ 115 )
2201 1 d. black, plate 5, lettered MG, a fine used four margined example, part of adjoining stamp
at left, small natural paper flaw at lower right, lightly cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 100 (€ 75 )
2202 1 d. black, plate 5, lettered RK, a superb used four margined example, neatly cancelled by
near complete black MC Gi = £ 275. 2 120 (€ 90 )
2203 1 d. black, plate 5, lettered FI, a superb used four margined example, neatly cancelled by red
MC Gi = £ 275. 2 130 (€ 95 )
2204 2205 2206 2207 2208

CHF approx. €
2204 1 d. black, pl. 5, lettered KK, a fine four margined used example cancelled by near complete
orange-red Maltese Cross. Signed Matl Gi = £ 275. 2 150 (€ 110 )
2205 1 d. black, plate 6, lettered GB, a superb used four margined example, with part of adjoining
stamp at right, neatly cancelled by black MC Gi = £ 275. 2 140 (€ 100 )
2206 1 d. black, plate 6, lettered OK, a very fine used four margined example, neatly tied to piece
by complete red MC Gi = £ 275. 2 5 130 (€ 95 )
2207 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered DH, a very fine used four margined example, neatly cancelled by
crisp black MC Gi = £ 300. 2 130 (€ 95 )
2208 1 d. black, plate 7, lettered TI, a very fine used four margined example, huge margins on
three sides, cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 300. 2 140 (€ 100 )
2209 2210 2211 2212 2213
2209 1 d. black, plate 8, lettered OD, a very fine used four even margined example, cancelled by
red MC Gi = £ 400. 2 130 (€ 95 )
2210 1 d. black, plate 8, lettered TJ, a superb used four margined example, clearly showing the
re-entry at base and in upper right corner square, lightly cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 400. 2 180 (€ 130 )
2211 1 d. black, plate 9, lettered TJ, a very fine used four margined example with huge margins
on three sides and close but clear at right, cancelled by red MC Gi = £ 450. 2 130 (€ 95 )
2212 1 d. black, plate 10, lettered HD, a fine used four even margined example. A scarce plate and
unusually cancelled with red MC Gi = £ 700. 2 300 (€ 220 )
2213 1 d. black, plate 10, lettered JI, a very fine used four margined example tied to small piece
by black MC Gi = £ 700. 2 5 300 (€ 220 )
2214 2215 2216 2217 2218
2214 1 d. black, plate 11, lettered QG, a fine used four margined example (three margins very
fine, left margin close but clear), cancelled by nearly complete black MC. An extremely
scarce plate Gi = £ 4'000. 2 1'200 (€ 875 )
2215 1 d. black, plate 11, lettered FJ, a very fine used even margined example, caancelled by
black MC. An extremely scarce plate Gi = £ 4'000. 2 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2216 2 d. blue, plate I, a fine used example letter PE, with large margins all round, cancelled by
red Maltese Cross. Signed Matl Gi = £ 675. 5 240 (€ 175 )
2217 2 d. blue, plate 2, lettered QG, a fine used example cancelled by black Maltese Cross. Cert.
Raybaudi Gi = £ 650. 5 200 (€ 145 )
2218 2 d. blue, plate II, a fine used example letter HK, with large margins all round, cancelled by
black Maltese Cross. Signed Matl Gi = £ 675. 5 240 (€ 175 )
1841
and later issues Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2219 1841: 1 d. red-brown, plate 19 and 21, used reconstructions of 240 stamps (12 x 20) lettered
AA-TL, generally fair to very fine used examples with many showing four margins, all
being cancelled by black MC's (one from plate 19 lettered DG with blue MC), plating
can not be guaranteed but those checked include the known re-entries, Double Letters and
Constand Varieties including the famous varieties from plate 21 'L over K' on LL and 'M
over K' on ML, two fine and scarce reconstructions (Gi = £ 13‘200). 8 1'200 (€ 875 )
2220 1841: 2 d. blue, Plate 4, the complete used reconstruction of the sheet of 240 stamps (12 x
20) lettered AA-AL / TA-TL, generally very fine used with marginal examples noted, pairs
(17), strips of three (6) and blocks of four (2). An extraordinary reconstruction in much
above average condition Gi = £ 18'000+. 14 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2221 1 d. rose-red, die II, Alphabet III (Gi spec. C10), used plating studies AA-TL from plate
34 (240), 36 (240), 39 (240), 42 (240), 43 (240), 44 (240), 46 (240), 47 (240), 48 (240),
52 (240), 55-60 (each 240), and 62 (240). A magnificent and exhaustive study, obviously
plating can not entirely be guaranteed but appears to be correctly plated, condition generally
good to very fine, a lifetime's work and rarely seen thus (Gi spec. = 61'200). 43 2'500 (€ 1'825 )
2222 1862 (Sept 13): Cover from London to Moscow endorsed "Via Ostend" franked by 1d.
red stars (2), 1862/64 9 d. deep bistre (blunted perfs but of extraordinarily rich colour)
and 1856/57 1sh. green all tied by London-71 duplexes in black. Red "Aus England Per
Aachen-Franco" on front and Moscow arrival on reverse. A few minor imperfections but an
attractive and unusual 1/11d. rate cover. (Photo = 1 349) 40+ 86+ 73 6 120 (€ 90 )
Manchester ca. 1865
2223
2223 1866 (July 23): The outstanding six colour Great Britain entire letter from Manchester to
Uruguay by French Packet via Bordeaux, bearing 1858 1 d. red pl. 93, 2 d. blue pl. 9, 1865
3 d. rose pl. 4, rare 9 d. straw pl. 4, 6 d. lilac pl. 5 and 1 s. green pl. 4; all tied by Manchester
498 obliterators in black. Red "Angleterre-Calais" cds also on front and oval "P.P." in red.
Minor bend just touches the 6 d. and 9 d. adhesives, but a remarkable and extremely rare
combination of issues and adhesives used to pre-pay the 2 shillings and 8 pence rate for 43+ 45+ 92+
1 ounce plus a 1 d. Late Fee charge. 96+ 98+ 101 6 7'500 (€ 5'475 )

CHF approx. €
2224 1869 (July 7): Cover from London to Vienna franked by 1858 1 d. red pl. 109 (two examples),
1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 1867 1 s. green pl. 4 all tied by Londdon duplexes. Fully prepaid
at triple rate, the addressee was unknown and the cover marked "Lista. Unbekannt". Returned
to London and struck with "6d." handstamp in red. An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 351) 43+ 94+ 117 6 100 (€ 75 )
2225 1870: Bantam ½ d. rose-red, pl. 13, the phenomenal reconstruction of the plate of 480
subjects (24 x 20, lettered AA-AX / TA-TX) with only eight stamps missing, predominantly
used (although one or two mint examples noted) with many pairs and a block of four, most
stamps cleanly cancelled and appear fine to very fine. An extraordinary lot and almost
impossible to replicate nowadays Gi = £ 8'400+. 48 500 (€ 365 )
2226 1867/80: 3 d. rose, pl. 4, wmk. Emblems, a horizontal strip of three used on small piece, a
few minor perf. faults, all cancelled "BO2" obliterators of Alexandria in blue. A scarce plate
Gi = £ 540. (Photo = 1 353) 92 150 (€ 110 )
2227 1865/67: 9 d. straw, pl. 4, wmk. emblems used as single franking on January 1867 entire
letter from Leeds to Moscow via Ostend (scarce - cat. £ 1'000), with similar 9 d. rate
cover from London franked by 1867/80 3 d. rose pl. 5 and 6 d. mauve pl. 8 mailed to St. 98+ 103+
Petersburg. A fine pair. (Photo = 1 347) 109 6 240 (€ 175 )
2228 1867: 9 d. straw, pl. 5, wmk. spray, a superb and fresh mint horizontal pair lettered TA-TB,
well centred and of good vibrant colour, left stamp with couple of blunted perfs., large part
original gum. Rare Gi = £ 4'000. (Photo = 1 349) 110 * 1'000 (€ 730 )
2229 1869 (May 28): Entire letter endorsed "per Overland Mail via Marseilles" franked by
1867/69 6 d. deep mauve, pl. 8 tied by Manchester duplex with single ring British P.O.
"Cairo" cds of receipt on front (June 5) struck in blue. (Photo = 1 351) 109 6 100 (€ 75 )
London Parliament
2230
2230 1882: £ 5 orange on blued paper, well centred mint example, lettered AN, tiniest trace of
ageing on upper perforations mentioned for complete accuracy only, large part original gum,
a very fine example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Expertising of GB (2000).
Scheller (2009) Scott 93a = $ 55'000/Gi = £ 60'000. 133 * 25'000 (€ 18'250 )
2231 2232 2233

CHF approx. €
2231 £ 5 orange on white paper, lettered DB, a very fine used example of good centering and
colour, centrally cancelled by Middlesbrough cds (March 8, 1902) in black. Some ageing on
top perfs. mentioned for complete accuracy, a scarce stamp. Signed Roumet Gi = £ 4'500. 137 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2232 1867/83: £ 5 orange on white paper, lettered AA, a very fine used example with good
centering and colour, slight trace of watermark showing through at left, cancelled by
Edinburgh cds (Jan 6, 1896). A delightful and scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena, Pröschold
Gi = £ 4'500. 137 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2233 £ 5 orange on white paper, lettered DI, a superb used example of excellent centering and
colour, centrally cancelled by Ipswich cds (Feb 3, 1900) in black. A delightful stamp Gi =
£ 4'500. 137 1'600 (€ 1'170 )
2234 1873/80: 3 d. rose, pl. 18, wmk. spray, a fine and fresh mint example of good colour and
large part original gum Gi = £ 400. (Photo = 1 349) 143 * 180 (€ 130 )
2235 2236
2235 1883: 5 sh. rose on white paper, mint example of good colour, well centred with light
vertical gum crease, small part original gum. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 950. 180 * 300 (€ 220 )
2236 1883: 10 sh. ultramarine on white paper, mint example, slightly rubbed, well centred with
small part, slightly disturbed original gum. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 2'000. 183 * 440 (€ 320 )
2237 2238
2237 1887/82: Jubilee £ 1 green, a splendid mint example, lettered SC, of excellent colour and
centering, minor corner crease not affecting appearance, large part original gum. A scarce
stamp. Cert BPA (2010) Gi = £ 3'500. 212 * 1'000 (€ 730 )
2238 1911/13: Somerset House £ 1 deep green, mint example of good rich colour, fine, somewhat
disturbed, original gum. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 2'000. 320 * 600 (€ 440 )
2239 1911/13: Somerset House 2 s. 6 d. dark purple, a lovely mint block of four of excellent
colour and centering, fresh and very fine, second stamp with trivial gum loss, other three
stamps unmounted original gum. Rare and appealing multiple. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 1'200.
(Photo = 1 353) 317 4*/** 440 (€ 320 )
2179 (CHF 500)
2180 (CHF 1'000)
2181 (CHF 750)
2182 (CHF 800)
ex 2227 (CHF 240)

2249 (CHF 240)
2282A (CHF 240) 2296 (CHF 400)


CHF approx. €
2240 1913: Waterlow Seahorse 10 s. indigo-blue, a superb mint example of excellent colour, fresh
and fine, part original gum. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 950. (Photo = 1 353) 402 * 300 (€ 220 )
2241 1913: Seahorse £ 1 green, a superb mint example of excellent colour and centering, fresh
and fine, large part original gum. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 2'800. = 1 349)
(Photo 403 * 1'000 (€ 730 )
2242 1929: PUC £ 1 black, a fine mint example, marginal from left of sheet, unmounted og Gi =
£ 750. (Photo = 1 349) 438 ** 240 (€ 175 )
2243 1929: £1 black 9th UPU Congress London, fine example postmarked with black double oval
registration handstamp. (Photo = 1 349) 438 320 (€ 235 )
2244 1929: P.U.C. imprinted envelope bearing 1/2 d. to 2 1/2 d. values (4) used on registered
cover to Lausanne all cancelled by "Postal Union Congress / London" datestamps with reg'd
label alongside (May 17) and extremely rare usage of 4 1/2 d. registered postal stationery
envelope up-rated with 4 d. definitive, sent "Insured" to the same addressee and similarly
cancelled (June 1). A fine and scarce pair, with one or two further items. 434/437 6 200 (€ 145 )
2245 1934: Seahorse re-engraved 10 s. indigo, a good used block of four. Scarce thus Gi = £ 320.
(Photo = 1 353) 452 4 120 (€ 90 )
Great Britain: Officials

2246 1902: Board of Education Official 5 d. dull purple & blue, a fresh appearing mint example,
slight thin at top, and repaired surface scrape, with large part original gum. A fine example
= 1 349)
for reference or as a space-filler. Cert. RPS (1911) and BPA (2010) Gi = £ 3'000.(Photo O81 * 150 (€ 110 )
2247
Great Britain: Telegraphs

2247 1881 (Aug): Telegraphs 3 s. slate-blue on watermarked Large Crown sideways, a fresh mint
example lettered ME, unused without gum. A very rare stamp. Cert. Vachat (2010) Yvert 16 =
€ 14'000/Gi Spec. = £ 5'000. L230 * 3'000 (€ 2'190 )
Great Britain: Airmails

2248M 1911 (Sept 9): London-Windsor Coronation Mail,redbrown card franked with two copies of
1/2 d. green, each tied by special cachets in black and addressed to Bern/Switzerland, fine.
Scarce usage abroad. (Photo = 1 351) 6 120 (€ 90 )
2249M 1911 (Sept 9): London-Windsor Coronation Mail, scarlet envelope with monogram on the
flap, franked by 1 d. scarlet cancelled by "First United Kingdom Aereal Post SP 9 1911"
special cachet and addressed to Bournemouth. A very scarce envelope with compl. official
insert, dated Sept. 8th. 1911. Two tears at the back, not affecting the nice appearance.
(Photo = 1 347) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2250M 1927 (Jan 4): Registered Airmail cover from Hersham, Walton on Thames to British Consul
in Basra, Persian Gulf (Iraq). First Flight cover franked by Great Britain 1924 2 1|2 d. blue
and 6 d. reddish purple neatly tied by despatch cds's with large handstamped "AIR POST" in
violet at top and endorsed stating to be routed via Cairo and Baghdad. Reverse with "Basra-
Reg." arrival cds (Jan 15) in black. Minor imperfections but a scarce and appealing cover.
(Photo = 1 351) 422+ 426 6 150 (€ 110 )
2251M 1934 (Oct 20): Mac Robertson Air Race England - Australia, specially printed cover carried
by Turner and Pangborn franked by GB 1/2d. cancelled "London 14. Oct.) additionally
franked on arrival with Australia 1 d. to Melbourne (23. Oct.), signed by Roscoe Turner,
further another pilot signed (Davies) envelope from Mildenhall (Oct. 19.) to Sydney
franked with GB 1/2 d. + 4 d. and on arrival with 6 d. tied by Sydney cds of 31 October
AAMC 1217. (Photo = 1 351) 6 200 (€ 145 )
2228 (CHF 1'000)
2280 (CHF 300)
2222 (CHF 120)
ex 2288 (CHF 200)
2241 (CHF 1'000)
2242 (CHF 240) 2243 (CHF 320)
2246 (CHF 150) 2234 (CHF 180)
2286 (CHF 200) ex 2290 (CHF 300)
2282 (CHF 600) ex 2260 (CHF 1'000)


CHF approx. €
2252M 1922/38: Collection of 46 interesting airmail covers showing the external airmail routes and
rates from UK to the Middle and Far East, incl. registered and censored items to Egypt (4),
Palestine (6), incl. envelope franked by GB 6 d. tied by "FPO 16" cds. back to England by
KLM (1937) using 9 d. instead of 3 d. Iraq (4) plus 1944 double censored item from Kirkuk
(30.7.) to USA , Persia (5), India (7), Singapore and Malaysia, Burma (3), Hong Kong
(4) and China (29, one via Saigon to Canton, other via Russia to Peking. All items neatly
mounted up with accurate descriptions. (Photo = 1 351) 6 500 (€ 365 )
Various Great Britain: Stamps - collections and lots

2253 1840/1986: Collection of used /mint stamps with mostly small values and sets in two
albums. 240 (€ 175 )
2254 1840/69: Penny black plate 7 used (pinhole) as well as two mint copies 6 d. lilac and 6 d.
mauve Gi = £ 2'075. (Photo = 1 www) 2+104+109 300 (€ 220 )
2255 1860/1980: Remainder of a dealer's stock with serveral thousand stamps used (mainly) and
unused, incl. GB and a large number of colonies thourghout the British Empire, nicely
arranged on large stockcards. 300 (€ 220 )
2256 1880/1980: Remainder comprehensive of a few hundred used stamps in two stockbooks, a
big bunch of cards and covers incl. ordinary mail but mostly modern philatelic products and
a collection of FDC's "Isle of Man", housed in seven albums. 300 (€ 220 )
2257 1840/1940: Lot 100 stamps used/unused, incl. two fine margined penny blacks lettered BE
and AL used, 2 d. blue lettered NE fine used example, further Cape of Good Hope 1 sh. yello
green as well as some covers or cards. 400 (€ 290 )
2258 1841/1991: Collection Great Britain with several hundred stamps in used and unused
condition, some better values, housed in a Scott album. 500 (€ 365 )
2259 1857/63: 1 d. rose-red, Die II, Alphabet II (Gi spec. C13), reserve plate 16, complete
reconstruction AA-TL, 1 d. rose-red, Die II, Alphabet IV, plate 50 (Gi spec. C12), complete
reconstruction AA-TL, 1d. rose-red, Die II, Alphabet III, the rare perforation 16 (Gi spec.
C11), selection of 20 plated used copies, and a fine selection (Gi spec. C10) incl. blocks of
four and eight, plus 1858/64 letters in all four corners 1 d. plate reconstruction plate 120
AA-TL, another reconstruction AA-TL (mixed plates), plus plates 71-223 (excl. plate 77)
and 2 d. plates 8,9,12-15 used singles. Plating not guaranteed. Many fine to very fine (Gi spec. 36+ 42(C11-
= £ 19'000). C13) 700 (€ 510 )
2260 1840/84: Small group (14 singles, pair, and strip of four), many unused, incl. 1840 2 d. used,
strip of four, 1867 2 s. blue unused, 1880 2 s. brown unused, 1872 5 s. plate 2 unused (corner
fault), some with part original gum, some regummed, very mixed condition Gi = £46'000.
(Photo = 1 349) 1'000 (€ 730 )
2261 1840/2000: Collection of Great Britain in used/unused/mint conditions, incl. some stamp
booklets and sheets thereof, an appealing collection with additional face value; further a
collection of Ireland with used/unused/mint stamps up to 1991. 1'000 (€ 730 )
2262 1854/1972: Remainder 165 stamps used/unused, incl. better values from Cape of Good
Hope, Victoria, Malta, Cyprus etc., good condition, on stockcards and lot sheets. -- 1'000 (€ 730 )
2263 1950/70: Collection with several hundred stamps unused, mainly mounted by first hinges,
incl. GB, British post offices abroad and Colonies from Aden to Tanger, incl. many compl.
sets up to £- values, housed in one album. 900 (€ 655 )
2264 1840/70: Lot resp. study collection with several thousand stamps used/unused, incl. many
better items as pairs, strips, blocs of four or more, cancellations, colour shades, covers incl.
foreign destinations, the 1 d. rose-red (Gibbons 43/44) sorted and mounted by plate numbers
as well as hundreds of duplicates, although partly in mixed condition a great opportunity for
the specialist, housed in twelfe albums and stockbooks. 3'000 (€ 2'190 )
2265 1840/1975: Collection in an album with better sets and values used and unused, incl. high
£-values used, 1 £ P.U.C. unused, Sea-Horses as well as additionally British P.O.'s and some
Gibraltar. A fine oldtime collection of family estate Gi = £ 10'000+. 3'000 (€ 2'190 )
Various Great Britain: Covers - collections and lots

2266 1896/1924: Small box with stationery cards or envelopes, mainly business mail with some
duplication. 6 80 (€ 60 )
2267 1870/1960: Lot 290 covers from GB and from various colonies throughout the world,
mainly ordinary mail and addressed to Switzerland. 6 200 (€ 145 )
2229 (CHF 100)

2224 (CHF 100)
2250 (CHF 150) 2252 (CHF 500)
2248 (CHF 120) ex 2251 (CHF 200) 2268 (CHF 300)
2281 (CHF 120) 2294 (CHF 240) 2283 (CHF 400)
2298A (CHF 240) 2299 (CHF 200) 2284 (CHF 200)


CHF approx. €
2268 1840/84: Lot 43 covers and a few part covers, incl. one Mulready envelope with black
MC and despatch straight line "Wandsworth" in red, nine covers with Penny Black single
frankings as well as one cover with 1 d. redbrown showing black MC with number "6" of
London, some foreign destinations, in addition one loose Penny Black, on album pages.
(Photo = 1 351) 6(6) 300 (€ 220 )
2269 1860/1932: Cover lot (19) with interesting selection of Great Britain used in Gibraltar
including one 1873 cover with GB 1858 2 d. blue and Italian Postage Due 40 c.; 1848 entire
from Guernsey to France, 1879 entire from Manchester with 1 s. green used to Venezuela,
1925 Wembley issue 1 d. block of four and single 1½ d. on cover; 1932 cover to Peru with
Seahorse 2 s. 6 d. etc. 6 300 (€ 220 )
2270 1865/79: Correspondence to Loano, Italy with covers (21, including some registered),
franked by 57 stamps, with rates from 2 1/2 d., 4 d., 4 1/2 d. (on 1878 registered cover),
5 d. (2, one via Belgium during Franco-Prussian War), 6 d. (11, with six 1 d. reds on cover
from Dublin and a similar franking from North Shields), 9 d., 10 d. (registered cover from
Belfast), 1 sh. rate (2, one a registered cover from Glasgow), 1 sh. 4 d. (registered cover
from Hull) etc., also a Hungary cover. Condition varies but many fine. 6 340 (€ 250 )
2271 1840/1948: Lot 50 covers/cards, mainly to Switzerland, including Mulready covers used (2)
and unused (1), three covers from the 'Rhyner' correspondence with better frankings (1870),
First U.K. Aerial Post to Germany (1911), registered or censored envelopes as well as some
stationery items. 6 750 (€ 550 )
Channel Islands
2272 1969/83: Collection with several hundred mint stamps and souvenir sheets, mainly in full
sets, incl. Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, in three volumes. ** 200 (€ 145 )
British Colonies
(see also lots 77-89 Hong Kong, 784-786 British P.O.'s in Egypt, 286-287 British P.O. in Buenos Aires, 538-539 British P.O. in Peru)
Antigua
2273 1903/07: Badge of the Colony, the complete set of 10 values fine mint (6 d. with perforation
fault at left), all overprinted "Specimen" in black, large part og., also 1908/17 single colours
issue, complete set of three overprinted "Specimen", large part og Gi = £ 235.
(Photo = 1 www) 31s/40s * 100 (€ 75 )
2274 1913/18: 5 s. grey green & violet, fine mint example overprinted "Specimen" and 1916/18
War Tax set of three fine mint also overprinted "Specimen" in black, fine large part og
Gi = £ 150+. (Photo = 1 www) 51s+ 52s/54s * 80 (€ 60 )
2275 1921/29: Wmk. MCCA, the complete mint set of seven values to £ 1 purple & black on red,
= 1 www)
all overprinted "Specimen" in black, fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 180. (Photo 55s/61s * 80 (€ 60 )
2276 1932: Tercentenary of the Colony, the fresh mint set of ten values complete, all perforated
"Specimen" diagonally, fine large part og Gi = £ 200. (Photo = 1 www) 81s/90s * 90 (€ 65 )
2277 1935: Silver Jubilee, the mint set of four values, perforated "Specimen", large part og Gi =
£ 100. (Photo = 1 www) 91s/94s * 50 (€ 35 )
2278 1863/1972: Small collection Antigua with 92 stamps used/unused, incl. better values, colour
shades and some covers, in addition a few Barbuda values, on album pages. 650 (€ 475 )
Ascension
2279 1922/38: Lot 30 stamps unused mint, including first issue in a complete set of nine values
to 3 s., 8 d. with slight gum crease, further three part sets up to 1s., fine as issued Gi = £ 750+.
(Photo = 1 www) 1-9 */** 240 (€ 175 )
Australia: New South Wales (see also lot 2308)

2280 1850: 1 d. carmine, magnificent horizontal used pair, large margins all round and of bright
fresh colour, right hand stamp with "no clouds variety" (row 3, stamp 5). A fine and scarce
pair Gi = £ 875. (Photo = 1 349) 8+ 8c 300 (€ 220 )
2291 (CHF 240)
ex 2292 (CHF 300)
2293 (CHF 150) 2298 (CHF 750)
2240 (CHF 300)
2245 (CHF 120)

2226 (CHF 150)
2287 (CHF 400) 2239 (CHF 440)


CHF approx. €
2281 1851/55: Fine impression 2 d. greyish blue, large margined horizontal pair used on 1852
cover to Wellington, tied by dumb obliterators in black. Reverse with "Sydney-Crown-New
South Wales" despatch cds (Sept 10) in black. Slight file fold below adhesives but a scarce
and attractive cover. (Photo = 1 351) 55 6 120 (€ 90 )
2282 1857 (Jan 16): Cover from Sydney to Locarno / Switzerland franked at 1 s. 4 d. rate, bearing
1857 2 d. blue in a horizontal pair, one stamp just shaved at lower right, and 1854 1 s. rosy
vermilion, a superb large margined example showing portion of stamp below, cancelled by
black dumb obliterators. Cover endorsed "via London" with manuscript '6' (pence) being
credit to Britain for a Packet Letter, London red "Paid" cds of transit (May 9). Reverse with
Sydney despatch datestamp, Basel transit and Locarno arrival cds (May 13). Addressee's
name carefully erased below the 1 s. adhesive, otherwise a fine and early stamped cover to
Switzerland with an attractive franking.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 349) 99+ 112 6 600 (€ 440 )
2282A 1882 (Apr. 27): Envelope to Gelterkinden, Switzerland, franked by 1 d. dull-red + 2 d. pale
blue + 6 d. lilac, all tied by Sydney duplexes, sent by ship to Naples and then by train to
Switzerland, backstamped in Sissach/BL and Gelterkinden (11. VI.82). Envelope slightest
spots of ageing, but nevertheless an attractive three colour franking, fresh and fine.
Provenance: Trevor Davis (Photo = 1 347) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2283 1888 (May 17): Cover from Sydney to Nebikon / Switzerland endorsed "per Britannia"
(P&O Steamer) via Brindisi route, franked by 1882/97 1 d. scarlet , comb perf. 11 x 12, and
8 d. yellow, perf. 11, tied by Sydney duplexes in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit and
Nebikon arrival (June 23) cds.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 351) 223f+ 236b 6 400 (€ 290 )
2284 1893: Postal stationery envelope 1 d. mauve with additional 1888 1 d. mauve & 2 d. blue
and 1891 1/2 d. grey definitives, postmarked with black duplex "SYDNEY MY 6 92 -
NSW". Sent to Davos (Switzerland), there re-adressed to Basel with the respective transit 253+ 254e+
and arrival marks. Very appealing item. (Photo = 1 351) 272 6 200 (€ 145 )
2285 1849/88: Small collection with 150 stamps used/unused, incl. better values, colour shades
and duplicates, on album pages and stockcards. 1'700 (€ 1'240 )
Australia: Tasmania (see also lots 2315-2318)

2286 1853: 1 d. pale blue on soft yellowish paper, lightly used example with large margins all
round, Plate 1 (position 5). BPA cert. (2010) states 'closed internal split', an opinion with
which we disagree. A fine stamp Gi = £ 1'100. (Photo = 1 349) 1 200 (€ 145 )
2287 1882 (June 30): Cover from Deloraine to Weinfelden / Switzerland endorsed "Via Brindisi"
with mixed issue franking of 1863/71 Chalon 6 d. violet and 1870/91 1 d. rosine and
2 d. green all tied by "25" numeral obliterators in black. Deloraine despatch cds alongside.
Reverse with Launceston transit cds, Wyl / St. Gallen cds (Aug 15) and Bissegg arrival.
Some tape staining on reverse and perforations with toning but a scarce franking to an
unusual destination.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 353) 6 400 (€ 290 )
229/236+
2288 1899/1900: Views set of eight values mint, also lithographed 1/2 d. green, 1 d. scarlet and 237s+ 239s+
2 d. violet all overprinted "Specimen" in black, fine large partog Gi = £ 390.
(Photo = 1 349) 240ds * 200 (€ 145 )
2289 1853/71: Stockcard of classics (13 stamps) with 1853 4 d. red orange used with "60"
numeral, 1857/69 wmk. numerals with 1 d. unused (2, differing shades); 2 d. green, 4 d. pale
blue unused; perforated issues with 1 d. red (2, shades), 4 d. pale blue, 6 d. violet unused
etc. (Photo = 1 www) (*) 150 (€ 110 )
2290 1880: Duck-billed Platypus, Postal Fiscals mint part og set of four; 1892 set of 10 definitives
mint with 10 d. and £ 1 values overprinted "Specimen", fresh and fine large part og.
(Photo = 1 349) F26/F29 * 300 (€ 220 )
Australia: Victoria (see also lots 2300-2454 The Pre-UPU Destination Mail of Victoria)
2291 1850: 3 d. grey lilac, a fine used example with four large margins for this stamp, cancelled
by complete "15" Butterfly of Geelong in blue. A fine and scarce stamp. Cert. RPS (1973)
Gi = £ 450. (Photo = 1 353) 3a 240 (€ 175 )
2292 1851/56: Card with half-length 1 d. red brown with good margins cancelled by "5/V"
(Bendigo Creek) in black, half-length 3 d. deep blue used, 1852/56 2 d. brown both
unusually cancelled in red and 1856 1 d. yellow green fine used. A fine group. = 1 353)
(Photo 300 (€ 220 )

CHF approx. €
2293 1854/57: Small piece bearing February 1855 Campbell & Ferguson print 1 d. pink used
with May 1855 3 d. deep blue, the 1 d. with large margins all round, the 3 d. with three large
margins and shaved at base, lightly tied in black. An attractive piece. Cert. RPS (1945).
Provenance: Collection Lars T. Amundsen, lot 596, Dec 1967. = 1 353)
(Photo 28+ 31c 5 150 (€ 110 )
2294 1857: Large part of registered cover, no flaps, from Melbourne to Locarno / Switzerland
bearing marginal example of the 1854 Registration 1 s. rose pink & blue, faults, tied by
smudged cancellation in black; prepaying the registration fee only with postage paid in cash
(4 s. 2 d.). British share of credit shown by "d6" handstamp in black with London "Crown
/ Registered" handstamp and oval "REGISTERED / G.P.O." in red. Calais transit on front
(May 9) and both Basel and Locarno arrival datestamps on reverse. Listed in the Palmer
census on page 157.
Provenance: Corinphila, sale 145 (April 2006) lot 1738.
Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 351) 34 (6) 240 (€ 175 )
Huddersfield ca. 1860
2295
2295 1860 (Jan 16): Cover sent registered from Moama / New South Wales, via Echuca / Victoria
on the Murray River to Huddersfield, UK. Franked by NSW imperforate 1854/59 Diadem
1 s. pale red and 1856/59 Registration (6 d.) orange and prussian blue tied by Moama
'137' numeral obliterators, in combination with Victoria 1858 rouletted 6 d. bright blue (2)
un-cancelled but tied by ageing and with slight ink spots from "Registered / Melbourne"
datestamp (Jan 17) in red. The Victorian stamps applied so that the letter could be carried via
the quicker Melbourne route. Backstamped Moama and Huddersfield (March 12). Envelope
with top right corner missing and partially replaced and adhesives with minor but relatively
inconsequential faults, for such a very rare and important cover. Cert. BPA (2009).
Provenance: Collection Baetgen, lot 2724, March 1994. 73 6 12'000 (€ 8'760 )

CHF approx. €
2296 1862 (June 19): Registered cover from Maldon to Poschiavo / Switzerland franked by 1859
perf. 1 s. blue, 2 s. dull bluish green on pale yellow with upper right corner perfs. missing
at upper edge of envelope and 1862-64 6 d. black, all tied by "60" numeral obliterators.
Reverse with "Maldon" despatch cds and front with "Registered / Melbourne" in red (June
20). Thence via London (Aug 22) and France (with "Apres Le Départ" in red) and rate box
on reverse, and mailed on via Basel and Zurich to Chur (Aug 25); also endorsed on reverse
"from Francis Rossi". Despite the minor faults, a charming and scarce cover which eluded
the Palmer census.
2297
2297 1862 (Nov 22): Registered cover from Strathloddon to Bironico, near Bellinzona /
Switzerland franked at 2 s. 6 d. rate with 1862/64 6 d. black (two horizontal pairs and
a single) all tied in black and by both "Registered / London" transit (Jan 19, 1863) and
"Crown / Registered" handstamps. Unframed "Registered / Melbourne" transit (Nov 24)
in red on front alongside French "Chargé" and "Après Le Départ" (Too Late). reverse with
Strathloddon despatch, Paris cds and registered rate box and Bellinzona cds (Jan 21). A
remarkable and attractive cover paying the registered rate for 1/4 ounce. Recorded in the
Palmer census on page 170 and one of the most attractive of the early Victorian registered
covers.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52999.
Collection Silvain Wyler. 6 1'800 (€ 1'315 )
2298 1873 (Oct 10): Cover from Melbourne to Moghegno / Switzerland endorsed "via Brindisi"
route, franked at 1 s. 3 d. rate bearing Laureated 1867/81 3 d. yellow orange in a strip of five,
some perfs. blunted at top of cover of no importance, cancelled by unclear numeral with
"Hepburn" cds at left. Reverse with Castlemaine transit cds, Melbourne cds, Brindisi cds
and Locarno datestamp (Nov 23). A scarce cover, listed in the Palmer census on page 183.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 53002.
Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 353) 6 750 (€ 550 )
2298A 1877 (Aug.7): Envelope at 9 d. single rate via Brindisi to Geneva, Switzerland, franked by
laureated 1863/74 1 d. pale green + 2 d. violet + 6 d. blue, all tied by Melbourne duplexes,
sent via Suez to Brindisi and backstamped in Geneva (20.9.). A delightful three colour
franking, fresh and fine.
Provenance: Trevor Davis (Photo = 1 351) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2299 1880 (March 12): Cover, vertical crease away from adhesives, from Geelong to Albisrieden,
Zurich / Switzerland endorsed "Via Italy", franked by 1867/81 8 d. red brown on pink and
single bantam 1873/87 ½ d. red on white paper tied by "Geelong / 2 " duplex in black.
Reverse with Melbourne transit.
The Ben D. Palmer

International Gold Medal Collection
VICTORIA
Internal and Foreign Destination Mail 1854 – 1912
The Ben D. Palmer collection deals with letter, packet and newspaper rates, supplemented by registration and
late fees, as initially set out by the Post Office of Victoria commencing with the Post Office Act of 1854.
The Colony of Victoria was created in 1851 from the Port Phillip District in New South Wales. Mail between
the colonies is often scarce due to low populations. Foreign Mail is influenced by the Gold rushes of the
1850‘s’which brought people from all over the world to the colony where their only means of communication
was by way of maritime mail. Rates ranged initially from those to London plus the rate from Great Britain, or
by treaties either arranged for the Australian Colonies by Great Britain or ones arranged by the individual
Australian Colony. Routes, such as via Marseilles, Brindisi, Naples or San Francisco show also differing rates
of postage. When Victoria joined the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with effect from 1 October 1891 a
common rate to member countries of 2½ d. per half ounce was established.
Ben Palmer began specialising in the philately of the Australian States in his early teens.
Having published numerous articles in ‚Sydney Views‘ since 1993, he published his first solo book
‚THE PRE-UPU DESTINATION MAIL OF VICTORIA‘ with the Australian States Study Circle of The Royal
Sydney Philatelic Club in 2009 (Orders can be placed with the Australian States Study Circle,
GPO Box 1751, Sydney 2001 Australia. Price Australian $ 160.00 plus postage).
Ben Palmer is a member of the New South Wales Exhibition Standing Committee (NESC), The Royal Philatelic
Society London (RPSL) and an associate member of the Society of Postal Historians (SPH)
At London 2010 International Stamp exhibition the Ben Palmer Collection was awarded ‚Gold‘.

CHF approx. €
Victoria - Internal and Foreign

Destination Mail 1854 -1912
The Ben D. Palmer International Gold Medal Collection
Internal Mail
2300 1854 (Nov 14): Cover from Belfast to Melbourne franked by single 1854 6 d. dull orange,
four margins tied by "55/V" obliterator of Belfast, pre-paying the 6 d. single inland rate
(applicable from 1 May 1854 until 30 June 1855). Reverse with Melbourne arrival (Nov
18). A fresh and fine cover. (Photo = 1 366) 32a 6 150 (€ 110 )
Collins Street, Melbourne ca. 1855
2301
2301 1855 (Aug 3): Cover to Melbourne franked by 1855 Throne 2 d. brown-purple in a fine
margined vertical pair paying the full internal rate; franked in addition with January 1855
6 d. lilac and green, three large margins, paying the Late Fee, tied by "2/V" obliterators of
Geelong. Reverse with Geelong despatch and Melbourne arrival (Aug 4) in black. Late
Mail was accepted up to 15 minutes after the closure of the Post Office to ensure same day
processing: this being the earliest example in private hands believed to exist. A rare cover.
Provenance: Collection James Johnstone, 2004. 33+ 37a 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
View of Geelong

2302 Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2302 1856 (Aug 19): Cover from Ballarat to Geelong franked by Campbell Ferguson printing 1 d.
pink and 3 d. deep blue tied by "24" numeral in black; the 1 d. being shaved at left otherwise
both stamps with four margins (scarce thus on this issue); reverse with Ballarat despatch
and Geelong arrival (Aug 20) but struck with date error 'Aug 90'. A fine and scarce cover
prepaying the 4 d. inland rate (applicable 1 July 1855 to 31 July 1866). 28+ 31b 6 300 (€ 220 )
2303 1859 (March 21): Cover from one Carlo Zanetti in Hepburn to Ballarat, sent registered at
single rate with 1858 perf. 4 d. rose and 1854 imperforate 1 s. blue paying the registration
with red ink "No. 89-Registered" on front panel; poorly tied by black obliterators. Reverse
with "Hepburn" despatch, Creswick Creek transit and Ballarat arrival (March 22). Some
overall soiling but a scarce usage. (Photo = 1 366) 6 220 (€ 160 )
2304 1861 (May 1): Cover from Geelong to Melbourne franked by rouletted 1858 2 d. violet
on laid paper and Nov. 1858 6 d. bright blue tied by "2" numerals in black. Reverse with
despatch and arrival (May 2) datestamps. Small imperfections to cover with creasing away
from adhesives but a fine example of double (above ½ oz.) the 4 d. inland rate (applicable
1 July 1855 to 31 July 1866). (Photo = 1 366) 70+ 73 6 150 (€ 110 )
2305 1861 (Jan 8): Cover from Ballan sent registered to Melbourne, franked by horizontal pair
of 1860/66 4 d. rose (paying the internal double rate of 8 d.) and 1859 1 s. blue all tied by
black obliterators with manuscript "Registered 8th January 1861" at top as datestamp was
unavailable at Ballan due to undergoing repairs in Melbourne. Red "Registered / Melbourne"
arrival (Jan 9) on front of a scarce cover. (Photo = 1 366) 81+ 92 6 300 (€ 220 )
2306 1864 (March 23): Cover to Sandhurst endorsed at top "Sample of Merchandise Only - Packet
without Letter in writing" franked by 1859 1 s. blue and 1860 3 d. blue-green on toned paper
both tied by Melbourne duplexes. The 3 d. discoloured and the 1 s. value with heavy crease,
but an extremely scarce example of a 1 s. 3 d. franking for the 8-10 ounce rate.
Provenance: Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, sale VI, 1949. (Photo = 1 362) 81+ 90b 6 400 (€ 290 )
2307 1875 (March 12): Cover from Melbourne to Amphitheatre franked at registered single rate
with 1873/77 2 d. lilac (I) and 1872 6 d. blue (for registered fee) tied by two strikes of oval
"REGISTERED" handstamp in black. Melbourne despatch cds at left and Avoca transit
on front. Reverse with Amphitheatre arrival cds (March 13). The 2 d. internal single rate
was introduced on 1 Aug 1866 applicable until 31 Dec 1883. Light ageing but an attractive
cover, also a matching 1877 cover (ex Pack) bearing two 2 d. lilac (I) used on double rate
cover from Bridgewater On Loddon.
Provenance: Collection Max Watson, sale 2, 2005.
Collection Charles Lathrop Pack, sale VI, 1949. (Photo = 1 366) 145+ 178 6 200 (€ 145 )
2308 New South Wales. 1899 (May 18): Cover to Sydney, NSW franked by 1886/96 2 d. lilac
tied by Buninyong '23' duplex, readdressed on arrival to Brisbane, where delivered to the
German Consulate (violet cachet); mailed from there back to Sydney with Queensland 1 d.
red pair tied by Brisbane duplex. Sydney re-arrival cds (June 8) on reverse of an unusual
cover. (Photo = 1 366) 314 6 150 (€ 110 )
2309
CHF approx. €
2309 Queensland. 1865: Cover from Melbourne to Ipswich, Queensland; mailed on board
ship at Inter-Colonial 6 d. rate, franked by 1862/64 6 d. black tied in transit with framed
"MISSENT TO / SYDNEY / N.S.W." handstamp in black. Reverse with "SHIP LETTER /
SYDNEY" (Jan 27) datestamp and mailed on to correct destination with "SHIP LETTER /
QUEENSLAND" and Ipswich arrival cds (Feb 1). A rare and very fine cover. 6 500 (€ 365 )
2310 South Australia. 1860 (Oct 20): Cover to Red Ruth, South Australia, endorsed "per
Aldinga" bearing single 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue cancelled by Melbourne "1" obliterator.
Adelaide GPO transit on front (Nov 22) and Red Ruth arrival on reverse of the following
day. The Inter-Colonial Ship letter rate of 6 d. was introduced on 1 July 1855, current until
31 July 1870. (Photo = 1 366) 73 6 100 (€ 75 )
2311 1861 (May 18): Cover front to Adelaide, South Australia endorsed "pr. Oscar" franked at
double the Inter-Colonial ship letter rate, with single 1859 1 s. indigo-blue tied, on arrival,
by "G.P.O. ADELAIDE S.A." datestamp in black with repeated strike alongside. Manuscript
'2' refers to Ship's Captain's fee which corresponds to the unusual usage of this cover. Rare:
only two recorded Victoria covers are known cancelled on arrival in this manner. Signed
Calves. Cert. RPS (2004). (Photo = 1 366) 81b (6) 240 (€ 175 )
2312 New Zealand. 1900 (April 10): Cover from Lara to Christchurch, New Zealand underpaid
with 1899 ½ d. emerald, taxed on arrival with 1899 Postage Due 1 d. green & carmine (3)
to cover double the deficiency and tied by Christchurch cds's (April 23). Note that the pre-
payment of ½ d. was accepted by the NZ Post Office. (Photo = 1 366) D10 6 120 (€ 90 )
2313 1876 (Nov 14): Cover from Geelong to Napier, New Zealand franked at triple the Inter-
Colonial rate of 2 d.; bearing three 1873/87 2 d. lilac (I) tied by Geelong duplexes. Melbourne
transit on reverse and Napier arrival (Nov 26). (Photo = 1 366) 178 6 120 (€ 90 )
2314 1861/64: Covers (2) both to New Zealand showing the single Inter-Colonial rate of 6 d.
with 1862/64 6 d. black used from Geelong to Otago "per Gothenburg", and 1861 entire
letter franked "per Aldinga" with 1860/61 6 d. black (2) from Melbourne to Otago. Small
imperfections but a very scarce pair. (Photo = 1 366) 6 400 (€ 290 )
2315 Tasmania. 1871 (Jan 25): Cover to Swan Port/Tasmania franked by single laureated 1867/81
3 d. orange tied by Melbourne duplex, prepaying the Inter-Colonial 3 d. rate applicable from
1 Nov 1870 until 31 Dec 1873. Reverse with framed "Ship Letter / Inwards Free" (Jan 26)
in red.
Provenance: Collection Michael Blake, 2001. (Photo = 1 366) 134 6 100 (€ 75 )
2316 1864 (Jan 21): Cover endorsed "By S.S. Tasmania" to Hobart / Tasmania, franked by
horizontal strip of three 1861 2 d. bluish slate all tied by Melbourne duplexes. "Ship Letter
/ Inwards Free" (Jan 23) in red on obverse. An attractive cover. (Photo = 1 366) 100 6 120 (€ 90 )
2317 1865 (Nov 10): Cover at double the Inter-Colonial rate, mailed from Melbourne to
Launceston / Tasmania and franked by two 1862/64 6 d. black tied by Melbourne duplexes.
Launceston arrival "Ship Letter / Inwards Free" (Nov 13) in red on reverse.(Photo = 1 366) 6 100 (€ 75 )
2318 1875 (Jan 15): Printed Matter circular (Coffee Prices) mailed to Launceston franked by
single 1867/81 1 d. yellow green tied by Melbourne duplex. Note the position of the
adhesive: for the reduced rate of 1 d., the letter had to be open at both sides. Reverse with
framed "Ship Letter / Inwards Free" (Jan 20) in red.
Provenance: Collection Michael Blake, 2001. (Photo = 1 366) 131 6 220 (€ 160 )
Pre-UPU Mail from Victoria

to Great Britain & British Colonies
2319
Great
Britain Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2319 1854 (May 3): O.H.M.S envelope from Melbourne to Wolverhampton endorsed "per
Golden Age" bearing 1 sh. franking to pre-pay the newly introduced (May 1, 1854) 1 s. per
½ ounce Ship rate via Southampton. The cover bears 1854 Throne 2 d. brownish purple
single and horizontal strip of five with large to clear shaved margins all round neatly tied
by "1/V" obliterators of Melbourne with datestamp below and was charged 2 s. due in
manuscript on arrival (July 18) in London. Green Wolverhampton cds also on reverse of a
dramatic and very rare cover: the "Golden Age" had just a single Trans-Pacific Trial sailing
from Melbourne via Tahiti and Panama. The earliest example of the 1 s. per ½ ounce rate
recorded.
Provenance: Collection Ludwig Baetgen, 1989. 19 6 5'000 (€ 3'650 )
2320 1855 (May 16): Cover to Sheffield endorsed "per George Marshall" bearing fine 1855 2 s.
dull bluish green on pale yellow paper, four margins, tied by "1/V" obliterator of Melbourne
in black. Reverse of envelope with Melbourne despatch, London red transit (Aug 6) and
Sheffield arrival cds. Manuscript 1/4 d. on front for British share (2 x 8 d.) for carriage by
Private Ship. A rare stamp on a most appealing cover. Cert. RPS (2004).
Provenance: Heinrich Köhler auction, lot 5279, Sept 1995. (Photo = 1 362) 35 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2306 (CHF 400) 2321 (CHF 600)
2320 (CHF 1'000) 2324 (CHF 500)
2322 (CHF 500) 2326 (CHF 1'200)
2328 (CHF 1'200)

2333 (CHF 500)
2347 (CHF 340)
2337 (CHF 750)
2339 (CHF 1'000)
2340 (CHF 400)
2348 (CHF 750)

2346 (CHF 400)
2349 (CHF 750) 2357 (CHF 500)


CHF approx. €
2321 1855 (Dec 18): Registered cover from Sandhurst to Mildenhall, England franked by 1854 6 d.
dull orange for single rate postage and rare usage of Dec 1854 1 s. pink & blue for registration
tied by black obliterators with Sandhurst despatch at left. Reverse with Melbourne transit
(Dec 19) and superb strike of "AUSTRALIAN PACKET / LIVERPOOL" datestamp (March
24, 1856) and London cds in red; where "d6" was applied as British credit for registration fee.
Small faults as usual but a rare and most appealing cover. (Photo = 1 362) 32a+ 34 6 600 (€ 440 )
2322 1855 (Aug 21): Entire letter from Geelong to London endorsed "per Oliver Lang" bearing
horizontal pair of 1854 6 d. dull orange, four margins all round, tied by "2/V" obliterators in
black, prepaying the double rate (above ½ ounce). Manuscript '10' (pence) denoting double
rate of credit to British P.O. on front alongside London (Nov 29) arrival in red. Reverse with
Geelong despatch and Melbourne transit datestamps. A delightful and scarce entire.
(Photo = 1 362) 32a 6 500 (€ 365 )
2323 1858 (Aug 16): Cover to Birmingham endorsed "p. Columbian R.M.S. via Marseilles"
franked by single 1854 1 s. blue, shaved margins all round, tied by '1' numeral of Melbourne.
Reverse with Melbourne "Ship Letter" red despatch and (unusually small) Birmingham
arrival cds (Oct 14). A scarce single franking pre-paying the ¼ to ½ ounce rate - 6 d. ship
letter plus double the 3 d. per ¼ ounce French transit charge. An attractive cover. Signed
Calves. (Photo = 1 367) 25 6 200 (€ 145 )
2324 1860 (Dec 26): Cover endorsed "Via Marseilles" to London with three issue franking of
1858 6 d. blue, 1859 1 s. blue and 1860 3 d. deep blue all tied by "2" numeral obliterator of
Geelong and by London red arrival (Feb 12, 1861). Handstruck "M" in red applied to mail in
Geelong to travel via Marseilles and Geelong cds of depatch on reverse. The 1/9 d. charged
was for a ½-¾ ounce rate: double the 6 d. ship letter plus triple the 3 d. per ¼ ounce French
transit charge. An attractive and appealing cover.
Provenance: Heinrich Köhler auction, lot 1433, Dec 1956. (Photo = 1 362) 73+ 81+ 88 6 500 (€ 365 )
2325 1860/61: Newspaper wrapper to England endorsed "Via Marseilles per Jeddo", franked
by 1860/66 4 d. rose pink tied by "200" numeral obliterator of Yarra. Whilst there are no
backstamps, the "Jeddo" only made four voyages between 1860 and 1861, the wrapper
being overpaid 1 penny. Rare: believed to be the only example of a "Via Marseilles" wrapper
rate from any Australian State. (Photo = 1 367) 92 6 240 (€ 175 )
2326 1861 (July 25): Cover to Birmingham franked at 3/3 d. rate with 1860/61 3 d. blue and
1859 1 s. blue (3 examples) all cancelled by Melbourne '1' numeral obliterators. Endorsed
"Via Marseilles" at upper left and struck on reverse with Melbourne despatch cds in red and
Birmingham arrival (Sept 16). A rare franking representing the 1-1¼ ounce rate of 2 s. for
1-2 ounce letters plus five times the French transit charge of 3 d. per ¼ ounce. One of very
few quintuple rate covers to survive.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, 2002. (Photo = 1 362) 81+ 90 6 1'200 (€ 875 )
2327 1866: Covers (2) both endorsed "Via Marseilles" to England one at double rate of 1/8 d.
bearing two 1863/74 10 d. purple brown, the other a rare 2/2 d. franking sent registered at
double rate with 1863/74 2 d. purple and perf. 2 s. dark blue on greenish paper. Both covers
with faults but scarce frankings.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, 2005. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 110 )
2328 1870 (Nov 4): Cover from Sale endorsed "Via Marseilles" to Manchester franked at correct
10 d. rate for this route, however due to the Prussian Occupation of Paris the cover was
mailed "Via Brindisi" and struck on arrival with very fine "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID /
FOR BRINDISI ROUTE / DEFICIENT POSTAGE / 3d." in black. Manchester arrival at
left (Dec 26). Envelope with minor edge wear but very rare, with less than 10 examples
recorded on Victorian mail so far. (Photo = 1 362) 123 6 1'200 (€ 875 )
2329 1872 (May 22): Cover at double rate endorsed "Via Brindisi" at 1/6 d. rate (above ½ and
below 1 ounce), franked by two 9 d. on 10 d. purple brown on pink paper, one with short
corner perf., tied by Melbourne duplexes. London Paid cds in red of arrival (July 10) on
obverse. A scarce stamp on letter.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, 2005. (Photo = 1 367) 171 6 180 (€ 130 )
2330 1877/79: Covers (2) to England via Brindisi, earlier cover at single rate of 8 d. with 1873
2 d. mauve (I) and 1867/81 6 d. blue tied by Kyneton '57' duplexes to London, 1879 cover
at double rate with same franking and additional 1877 8 d. purple brown on pink paper from
Melbourne. An attractive and scarce pair. (Photo = 1 367) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2331 1880 (Oct 14): Somewhat tatty Newspaper "The Age" mailed to England, franked by single
1873/87 1 d. green tied by Geelong '2' duplex. On arrival readdressed with Bromsgrove
datestamp (Nov 25) to Birmingham. (Photo = 1 367) 177a 6 120 (€ 90 )
2332 1881 (Dec 19): Cover, some faults to envelope, sent registered to London bearing 1867/81
4 d. pink (for registration) and additional 6 d. blue (for postage) cancelled by "Eldorado"
duplexes. Framed "Registered" at left and London arrival (Jan 30, 1882) also on front of
cover. Reverse with both Melbourne transit and further London cds.
Provenance: Collection Ken Kutz, 2000. (Photo = 1 367) 6 120 (€ 90 )

CHF approx. €
2333 1884 (Oct 15): Cover from Corowa on the Murray River to London, franked by laureated
1863/81 Victoria 6 d. blue (2) cancelled in manuscript paying double rate to Britain, used in
combination with New South Wales 1871/1902 2 d. blue (2) tied by Corowa cds's in black.
Cover endorsed "Via Iberia" and backstamped Melbourne (Oct 16) and London (Nov 24).
A rare and appealing combination cover. (Photo = 1 362) 6 500 (€ 365 )
Scotland
2334 1860 (Nov 21): Cover to Edinburgh endorsed "per Salsette R.M.S.S." franked at the 1-2
ounce rate of 2 shillings, bearing 1859 1 s. blue pair tied by Melbourne '1' numeral obliterator
in black. Reverse with Melbourne despatch cds and Edinburgh (Jan 19, 1861) arrival cds.
Small imperfections at top and edges of cover and some docketing on front panel but a rare
high rate.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, 2005. (Photo = 1 367) 81 6 300 (€ 220 )
2335 1865 (Oct 2): "The Argus" Newspaper mailed to Edinburgh, endorsed at top "Newspaper
Only" (no other writing was allowed or the newspaper would have been charged full postage
by weight), mailed from Melbourne and franked by 1863/74 1 d. yellow green tied by
Melbourne duplex. Faults as are to be expected but a rare usage. = 1 367)
(Photo 108 6 400 (€ 290 )
2336 1868 (Nov 10): "Via Marseilles" printed envelope franked by single 1863/74 10 d.
purple-brown (paying the ½ ounce rate) tied by Geelong '2' duplex, with red handstruck
"M" alongside applied in Geelong to "Via Marseilles" mail. Reverse with Edinburgh and
Musselburgh arrival cds's (Dec 28). A pretty cover.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, 2005.
(Photo = 1 367) 123 6 180 (€ 130 )
2337 1870 (May 21): Mourning cover, slightly trimmed at top, mailed from Melbourne to
Glasgow endorsed "Via Brindisi", franked by 1863/74 1 d. dull yellow green and 1 s. deep
indigo blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne duplex. The route via Brindisi was introduced
as a supplementary routing and was more expensive than the Marseilles route. Therefore on
it's introduction in January 1870 until its closure in January 1871, the route was not greatly
utilised until the Siege of Paris closed the Marseilles route in late September 1870. This rare
cover was mailed prior to this and is one of only three such recorded. Cert. RPS (2006).
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale VI, (1982). (Photo = 1 363) 113c+ 131c 6 750 (€ 550 )
2338
2338 1875 (July 10): Cover from Mossgiel via Booligal / NSW (July 11) franked by Victoria 1873
2 d. lilac (three examples, Type I) for 1/2 ounce rate in combination with New South Wales
1 d. chestnut (2) tied by '137' numeral (paying the inter-Colonial rate) used to Edinburgh
(Sept 23). Backstamped Mossgiel, Booligal, Melbourne (July 14). A rare combination cover
- towns on the Murray River tended to use the stamps of both States to ensure the mail went
by the Melbourne ship rather than the lengthier route via Sydney. A superbly attractive and
rare franking. 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2300 (CHF 150)

2303 (CHF 220) 2304 (CHF 150)
2305 (CHF 300) 2307 (CHF 200) 2308 (CHF 150)
2310 (CHF 100) 2311 (CHF 240) 2312 (CHF 120)
2313 (CHF 120) 2314 (CHF 400) 2315 (CHF 100)
2316 (CHF 120) 2317 (CHF 100) 2318 (CHF 220)

2329 (CHF 180) 2332 (CHF 120)

2323 (CHF 200)
ex 2330 (CHF 300) 2325 (CHF 240) 2331 (CHF 120)
2334 (CHF 300) 2336 (CHF 180) 2342 (CHF 120)
2341 (CHF 160)

2343 (CHF 240)
2335 (CHF 400) 2344 (CHF 160) 2345 (CHF 750)

Ireland
CHF approx. €
2339 1855 (Jan 1): Registered cover from Beechworth to Skibbereen, Ireland endorsed "per
Steamer Argo" bearing horizontal pair of July 1854 1 s. blue cancelled in manuscript with
"Registered Letter" and with faint impressions of obliterators (the cancelling device was in
Melbourne to have the year altered). The cover shows a rate of 2 s. representing an above
½ ounce double rate of 2 s. + 1 s. registration paid in cash (see upper right corner of letter
with this marked in manuscript). Reverse with Melbourne transit (Jan 4) and London cds
(March 18) and Skibbereen arrival of the following day. Manuscript 1/6 d.credit also on
front. The 1 s. ship rate was only applicable from 1 May 1854 until 30 June 1855. A rare
and interesting cover.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, 2005. (Photo = 1 363) 25 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2340 1858 (Nov 15): Cover to Ireland franked by 1854 3 d. blue in a horizontal pair (paying the
6 d. Ship Letter single rate), pair with good margins for this stamp, tied by "1" numeral with
Melbourne despatch cds on reverse and Dublin transit (Jan 12, 1859) and Lisnaskea arrival
cds. Manuscript notation also on reverse "you will see by the postmark I could not return this
by last mail". An attractive cover. Cert. RPS (1972).
Provenance: Collection John High, lot 281, April 1979. (Photo = 1 363) 24 6 400 (€ 290 )
2341 1862 (May 17): Cover endorsed "Via Marseilles" to Dublin, Ireland franked at 1/4 ounce
rate of 9 d. with 1860/61 3 d. pale blue and 6 d. black, both tropicalised and cancelled in
black. Reverse with Belfast despatch, Melbourne transit (May 19) and "H & K PACT."
datestamp (July 14). (Photo = 1 367) 90+ 94 6 160 (€ 115 )
2342 1872 (March 28): Mourning envelope at single rate of 9 d. to Dublin endorsed "Via Brindisi",
with three colour franking of laureated 1863/81 1 d. yellow green, 2 d. mauve and 6 d. blue
all tied by Echuca '40' duplexes. Reverse with Blackrock arrival (May 13). An attractive
cover. (Photo = 1 367) 6 120 (€ 90 )
Intercolonial Mail: British Colonies

2343 Aden. 1868 (Feb 5): Cover from Melbourne to Aden endorsed "per Avoca Str." franked
by slightly tropicalised faulty pair of 1863/67 6 d. blue tied by Melbourne duplexes in
black. Reverse with "Aden Steamer Point" cds (March 6) in deep blue-black. A very scarce
destination.
Provenance: Collection H. Gordon Kaye, 1991. (Photo = 1 367) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2344 British North America. 1885 (March 30): Cover from St. James to Toronto, Canada
bearing Stamp Duty 6 d. ultramarine, perf 12½, paying the ½ ounce rate, cancelled in black.
Reverse with Melbourne transit cds and Toronto arrival (May 27). A scarce stamp on letter
to a most unusual destination. (Photo = 1 367) 266 6 160 (€ 115 )
2345 1859 (Aug 15): Cover from Indigo to Simcoe, Canada West franked at 1/2 d. for the 1/1 d.
rate via Southampton (1 d. overpaid) bearing 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue (2) and Emblems 1 d.
bright green (2), with London red transit cds (Oct 14) on front. Manuscript '7' pence credit to
Britain for British Packet, and further manuscript '1' credit to Canada on front. Faint Simcoe
arrival cds on reverse of a fine and rare cover, discussed in Palmer on page 44.
Provenance: Collection Rigo de Righi, lot 791, Oct 1982.
Collection Sam Nickle, lot 984, May 1996.
Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52844, May 2003. (Photo = 1 367) 6 750 (€ 550 )
2346 New Brunswick. 1869 (Aug 4): Cover from Richmond to New Brunswick, Canada endorsed
"Via Marseilles, travelling post" franked at correct 1/3 d. rate for ½ ounce,bearing laureated
1863/81 3 d. orange and two 6 d. blue tied by Richmond '71' duplexes. London red transit
cds on front (Oct 8) and handstruck "3d" applied in red as credit to Britain. Manuscript '5'
(cents) in red crayon for local delivery charge. Reverse with St. Johns transit cds (Oct 20).
A delightful and scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52850, May 2003. (Photo = 1 363) 6 400 (€ 290 )
2347 1872 (Feb 2): Cover from Richmond to New Brunswick, Canada endorsed "Via Brindisi,
travelling post" franked at correct 11 d. rate for ½ ounce, with 1871 provisional 9 d. on
10 d. purple brown and 1870 De La Rue 2 d. dull lilac tied by Richmond '71' duplexes.
London red transit cds on front (March 18) and handstruck "2" applied in red as credit
to Britain (originally deleted, changed to 1½ pence and then deleted and altered back
with a further handstruck "2"). Small envelope imperfections but a charming cover. Cert.
RPS (2005). (Photo = 1 363) 170+ 171 6 340 (€ 250 )

CHF approx. €
2348 Prince Edward Island. 1865 (July 25): Cover from Melbourne to Prince Edward Island
bearing horizontal strip of three 1862 6 d. grey-black, all tied by Melbourne duplexes, mailed
via Marseilles and thus overpaid by 3 d., with London transit cds in red on front (Sept 15),
manuscript '1' pence credit to Canada and further '5' cents in manuscript for local delivery
charge. The sole recorded cover to Prince Edward Island. Illustrated in Palmer on page 19.
Provenance: Collection James Lehr, lot 415, Nov 1992. (Photo = 1 363) 6 750 (€ 550 )
2349 British Southern African Colonies. 1857 (April 25): Cover to Cape Town (Maclear
correspondence) franked at 1 s. 6 d. 'via Southampton' rate for under ½ ounce; bearing
1854 6 d.dull orange and 1 s. blue tied by bold '3' obliterators of Castlemaine. Reverse
with Castlemaine despatch, Melbourne transit (April 28) and "Cape Town / Cape of Good
Hope" arrival in red (Sept 19). The envelope with faults but most unusual, with no trace of a
London transit, it has to be assumed the cover was carried direct. Illustrated and discussued
by Palmer on page 61. The earliest of the ten recorded pre-UPU stamped covers to the
Cape. (Photo = 1 363) 6 750 (€ 550 )
2350 1880 (April 27): Cover endorsed "via Brindisi and England" to Stellenbosch, Cape of Good
Hope; franked by 1863/81 1 s. deep blue on blued paper overpaying the 11 d. per ½ ounce
rate by 1 d. Adhesive tied by Melbourne duplex and by Cape Town / Cape Colony transits
(July 9). Reverse with London transit cds and front with Stellenbosch arrival cds. Envelope
with a few imperfections but a scarce franking. Only ten recorded covers in the Census.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2351 Natal. 1879 (April 16): Cover from Ballarat to Durban, Natal franked for ½ ounce rate
with laureated 1863/81 4 d. deep rose red and 1 s. deep blue on blued paper (1/4 d. paid
the rate via Aden and Zanzibar), tied by Ballarat '5' duplexes. Backstamped at Melbourne
and Durban (May 27). Envelope with closed tear away from adhesives but scarce: only two
examples of pre-UPU mail to Natal are recorded in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on
page 63.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, 2007. (Photo = 1 www) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2352 Orange River Colony. 1907 (Feb 7): 1 d. pink stationery envelope endorsed "per
S.S.Salamis" up-rated with 1901/10 1½ d. red on yellow tied by Melbourne cds to
Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony; struck on reverse with arrival cds (March 7) and on
front by two line "OFFICIALLY / REDIRECTED" in black to Ladybrand. Attractive and
unusual cover. (Photo = 1 www) 6 100 (€ 75 )
2353 Ceylon. 1872 (July 17): Cover front to Galle, Ceylon endorsed "per Bangalore" bearing
1863/74 6 d. blue paying the pre-UPU rate, tied by Toorak duplex (only three covers
recorded in the Census, illustrated on page 63 in Palmer). Also a post-UPU single rate cover
sent registered with 3 d. red stationery envelope franked by 1891 2½ d. red on lemon. A
scarce matched pair. (Photo = 1 www) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2354 Egypt. 1910 (Oct 19): Underpaid (1 d.) cover to Egypt addressed to a passenger on the
"R.M.S. Morea" at Port Said, bearing 1 d. rose cancelled by "Willayra" cds's. Mailed via
Ararat (Oct 19) and taxed on despatch in black; taxed at Port Said with Egypt Postage Dues
4 m. maroon pair (Nov 14) and mailed back to sender with framed "P & O / FREEMANTLE"
(Dec 14) in violet, straight line "Unknown By Letter Carrier" in black and reverse with nine
datestamps including "Dead Letter Office" cds's of both Perth and Melbourne in red. A most
unusual cover. (Photo = 1 www) D72. 6 300 (€ 220 )
2355 India. 1869 (May 22): Cover to Agra, India and readdressed to Simla; franked by vertical
pair of 1863/74 6 d. blue, corner perf. rounded and some minor opening tears, tied by
Melbourne duplexes in black. Manuscript at lower left "To be forwarded if not at Agra",
with reverse showing Bombay cds in red, Agra cds (June 25) and Simla arrival cds. A scarce
destination, only 24 stamped pre-UPU covers recorded in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer
on page 129. (Photo = 1 www) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2356 1903 (Aug 10): 3 d. red registered postal stationery envelope to India, franked at double
UPU rate with 1901 1 d. rose and 4 d. bistre-yellow tied by Melbourne cds's. Reverse with
Tuticorin and "Springfield / Nilgiri" arrival cds (Aug 29). (Photo = 1 www) 385+ 390 6 80 (€ 60 )
2357 Mauritius. 1878 (Oct 4): Cover to Mauritius endorsed "p. Assam" franked at 1 s. 6 d. rate
(1 s. per ½ ounce rate + 6 d. Late Fee for mailing over 30 minutes past closing), bearing
laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue and 1 s. deep blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne duplexes.
Scarce and attractive cover. Only 3 stamped pre-UPU covers are recorded in the Census,
this being the only example of a Late Fee usage to Mauritius. Illustrated in Palmer on page
142.
Provenance: Collection Guy Linfield, lot 339, 2002. (Photo = 1 363) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2358 Sarawak. 1904 (May 10): Cover to Sarawak franked for UPU rate with 1901 ½ d. blue
and green and two 1 d. rose tied by "Up Train / Victoria" T.P.O. datestamps, mailed via
Singapore with transit cds (June 2) on reverse. A most unusual destination. = 1 www)
(Photo 384+ 385 6 100 (€ 75 )
Pre-UPU Mail from Victoria to Overseas Destinations
University of Vienna ca. 1860
2359
Austria
CHF approx. €
2359 1858 (Oct 13): Extraordinary registered cover addressed to The Dean of the Medical
Society at the University of Vienna, Germany (sic), franked at triple rate via Southampton
with 1854 1 s. blue, Woodblock pair of 2 s. bluish green and Emblems pair of rouletted
4 d. rose for the 5/8 d. rate representing a weight step of 2-3 ounces + 1 s. registration. The
cover presumably travelled via Alexandria as the only backstamps are Melbourne (Oct 14)
and a framed "Triest - Recommandirt" (Dec 12) datestamp. The charge made in red crayon
of '29' (kreuzers) due is also inexplicable to this describer. For more discussion on this and
a similar cover, see Palmer on page 35.
Provenance: Collection Guy Linfield, lot 302, Oct 2006. 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
2360 1870 (Aug 13): Cover to Graz, Austria endorsed "Via Trieste" franked by laureated 1863/81
10 d. purple brown on pink with 1870 De La Rue 2 d. lilac tied by Melbourne duplexes. The
1 s. franking paid the ¼ ounce rate via Trieste, with manuscript "15" (kreuzers) charged on
arrival (Sept 30). (Photo = 1 378) 123+ 170 6 150 (€ 110 )
2361 1887 (Dec 10): Registered cover to Vienna franked at quadruple rate, endorsed "pr. S.S.
Ormuz via Naples" franked by 1884 Stamp Duty 1/6 d. rosine pair (rare on letter) and 1885
2 d. lilac and 3 d. bistre all tied by oval "Registered" handstamps in black and "R". Reverse
with fine black on yellow Austro-Hungarian Consulate label and both Naples (Jan 8, 1888) 236+ 298+
and Vienna cds's. A superb and scarce franking. (Photo = 1 378) 299 6 150 (€ 110 )
Belgium
CHF approx. €
2362 1861 (May 25): Cover from Williamstown to Brussels, Belgium franked by 1858 rouletted
6 d. blue and 1859 1 s. blue pre-paying the double rate via Southampton; sent via Melbourne
(same day) and London (July 22). Manuscript '6' in red ink as credit to Britain (twice the
3 d. fee) and thence to Brussels (July 23). Folded at left for display and with addressee's
name re-written, however a very rare cover, discussed on page 39 and illustrated in Palmer
on page 8. The earliest recorded stamped cover from Victoria or any other Australian State
to Belgium. (Photo = 1 385) 73+ 81 6 800 (€ 585 )
2363 1886 (Oct 1): Underpaid cover to Belgium endorsed "per S. S. Cherbourg" franked by
single 1886 ½ d. lilac grey tied by Melbourne duplex, struck with triangular "T" marking
and manuscript charge "0.75" centimes due. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Nov 6) and
Liege arrival cds. Illustrated in Palmer on page 40. (Photo = 1 378) 310 6 120 (€ 90 )
2364 1898 (Oct 26): Cover to Verviers, Belgium franked by 1896 3 d. ochre and two Postal
Stationery 1 d. dull blue cut-outs, pre-paying double the UPU rate and tied by Melbourne
cds's, also a 1895 OHMS cover to Antwerp franked by 1891 2½ d. red brown on lemon tied
by Melbourne duplex. A fine and unusual pair. (Photo = 1 www) 315+ 336 6 120 (€ 90 )
China
2365 1873 (April 12): Cover addressed to the "Barque Frederica" to Shanghai, China (with
instruction that the letter be left at the Post Office for collection), franked by horizontal
pair of 1863/74 6 d. blue, tied by Williamstown '11' duplexes. Reverse with Melbourne
transit, Hong Kong transit (June 3) and "Shanghae" British P.O. datestamp of receipt (June
9) in blue. One or two minor edge tears at base of envelope but a rare destination. Only 8
pre-UPU covers recorded in the Census, this being the only cover not from Melbourne.
Illustrated in Palmer on page 65. (Photo = 1 375) 6 500 (€ 365 )
"Carrier Dove"
Chile 2366
2366 1856 (Sept 18): Cover from Melbourne to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "per Carrier Dove",
franked by 1854 6 d. dull orange, fine margins all round, tied by numeral '1' obliterator of
Melbourne in black. Reverse with Melbourne datestamp of despatch. Internal docketing of
receipt on November 13th and thus sent by direct Packet. Manuscript '15' centavos due on
receipt has been partially erased at left of adhesive. A rare destination for classic period mail
with just three such covers recorded in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on page 64.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52859, May 2003. 32a 6 750 (€ 550 )
Geelong Countryside
2367
Denmark
CHF approx. €
2367 1857 (April 27): Cover from Geelong to Emmelsbühl, near Tondern, North Schleswig,
Denmark franked for 1s. 4½ d. rate with 1854 1 s. and Throne 2 d. brown lilac tied by
Geelong '2' numeral obliterator; underpaid 2½ d. but not noted and mailed via Southampton,
with "London/Paid" transit cds (Aug 24) in red and manuscript "3" (pence) accountancy
for a private ship letter and manuscript '8' pence credit to Britain. Reverse with Hamburg
Danish P.O. cds of transit (Aug 26). At Hamburg manuscript '2' sk. charge in manuscript and
italic "franco" applied in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1425) thence to Tondern. A remarkable and very
rare cover in much above average condition for a journey of this length and duration (121
days). Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
Provenance: Collection Rod Perry, lot 10973, May 1988.
Collection Geoff Kellow, lot 853, Oct 1999. 25 6 10'000 (€ 7'300 )
Melbourne ca. 1855
2368
CHF approx. €
2368 1859 (Oct 17): Cover from Melbourne to Copenhagen, Denmark endorsed "per Emeu
through France" franked by 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue (2) tied by '1' numeral obliterator in
black. "AUSTRALIE V. SUEZ / AMB. C." transit in Marseille (Dec 6) in red, thence via
Thurn & Taxis P.O. and Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Dec 9). Treated as unpaid on arrival (as
the cover was 10½ d. underpaid on despatch) and charged on reverse "29¾" silbergroschen
(Prussia, equivalent to 128 rbs.) and 17 (rbs.) for transit through to Hamburg. On front
"145" (rbs.) due plus the 40 rbs. from Hamburg to Copenhagen. A remarkable and very fresh
cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
Provenance: Heinrich Köhler, sale 267, lot 3122, Feb 1990.
Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52862, May 2003. 73 6 3'500 (€ 2'555 )
2369 1870 (Feb 24): Cover to Lillerod, Denmark franked for 1/2 d. rate via Marseilles with
laureated 1863/81 2 d. lilac (2) and single 1 s. deep blue on blued paper (overpaid 2 d.)
for the ¼ ounce rate; tied by '432' numeral obliterators of Stuartmill. Mailed via Avoca and
Melbourne (Feb 26), thence via Marseilles (April 15) to Copenhagen (Apr 19). An attractive
and scarce cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 68. (Photo = 1 378) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2370 1874 (Sept 7): Cover from Eaglehawk to Hobro, Denmark franked for via Southampton rate
of 8 d. per ½ ounce, bearing laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue and 1873 2 d. lilac (I) tied in black.
London transit cds in red (Nov 2) and mss. '1' penny credit to Britain also on front of an
attractive cover. (Photo = 1 378) 6 150 (€ 110 )
2371 1879 (Nov 27): Mourning envelope from Beechworth to Copenhagen, Denmark endorsed
"Via Southampton" with three colour franking of laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue and 8 d. purple
brown with 1873/87 1 d. green all tied by Beechworth '9' duplexes, paying the 1/3 d. double
rate. Reverse with London transit and manuscript '3' pence credit to Britain (twice 1½ d.).
Copenhagen arrival cds (Jan 20, 1880) on reverse of attractive cover. (Photo = 1 378) 6 120 (€ 90 )
France
& French Colonies Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2372 1856 (July 18): Envelope with edge wear and flap missing but taking 94 days in transit, used
to St. Servan, France bearing 1854 6 d. dull orange tied by '4' numeral obliterator of Sandhurst
in black. London transit on reverse (Oct 18) and struck there with scarce usage of framed
"COLONIES / ART-18" in red (Van Der Linden fig. 775) , thence via Calais to St. Servan. Despite
faults a rare usage of the Colonies marking, in use during 1856 only. (Photo = 1 378) 32a 6 150 (€ 110 )
2373 1858 (April 15): Cover endorsed "P. Victoria via Overland & Marseilles, direct through
France to Bavaria" from Melbourne to Munich, Bavaria franked by single 1854 1 s. blue
tied by "1/V" obliterator of Melbourne. Cover underpaid for Feb 1857 2 s. rate via Marseilles
and taxed '36' kreuzer in manuscript representiung double the '18' kr. per ½ loth (or ¼ ounce)
rate from Marseilles to Munich. Reverse with Melbourne despatch cds, Paris transit (June
15) and Munich two line dated arrival. Cover with some creasing but scarce: the earliest
stamped cover to Bavaria recorded in the Census and illustrated in Palmer on page 97.
(Photo = 1 375) 25 6 800 (€ 585 )
Bordeaux ca. 1855
2374
2374 1859 (Sept 17): Cover to Bordeaux at double rate endorsed "pr. "Bombay" R.M.S. via
Marseilles" franked by Emblems rouletted 2 d. grey blue, 1858 6 d. blue and 1859 1 s.
blue all tied by '1' obliterator of Melbourne, mailed contrary to instruction via the slower
Southampton and London route with red transit cds (Nov 7). A fine and scarce triple issue
cover of considerable visual appeal.
Provenance: Collection Burrus, lot 680, 11 Feb 1964. 47a+ 73+ 81 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2375 1859 (Nov 18): Entire letter to Chalons sur Saone, France endorsed "per Benares" franked
by single 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue cancelled in black at Melbourne, underpaid by 7 d. for the
1/1 d. rate under ¼ ounce. Charged on arrival (Jan 6, 1860) with handstruck '5' decimes due
in black. An attractive and unusual entire. (Photo = 1 378) 6 340 (€ 250 )
2376 1861 (May 23): Cover from Buninyong to Landes, France with addressee's name scored
through, franked by horizontal pair of rouletted 1858 6 d. blue cancelled in black (overpaid
by 2 d. for ¼ ounce rate). Reverse with Melbourne cds (May 24) and Dax (July 23) arrival.
Obverse with red manuscript '4' for 4 d. credit to Britain for single letter to France and
London transit cds in red. Tropicalised around roulettes but scarce. (Photo = 1 379) 73 6 200 (€ 145 )
2377 1866/67: Cover at double rate of 10 d. to France, overpaid 2 d. with 1863/74 2 d. mauve (2) and
single 6 d. blue; also the possibly unique 1866 front of cover prepaying the triple rate to France
bearing laureated 1863/74 4 d. deep rose in block of six all cancelled by Melbourne duplexes
(June 27). The latter example being illustrated in Palmer on page 85. (Photo = 1 379) 6 400 (€ 290 )
2365 (CHF 500)

2373 (CHF 800)
2378 (CHF 600)

2381 (CHF 500)
2390 (CHF 500)

2388 (CHF 750)
2392 (CHF 750) 2393 (CHF 650)


CHF approx. €
2378 1869 (Dec 4): Cover at quadruple rate of 2/8 d. to France unusually endorsed "By Travelling
Post" at base, bearing laureated 1863/74 2 d. violet, 6 d. blue and horizontal pair of 1 s. deep
blue on blued paper, all tied by Beechworth '9' duplexes. Reverse with Melbourne transit
(Dec 7) and Paris cds (Jan 23, 1870). A fresh and fine cover: the only recorded example of
a quadruple rate in the Census. Illustrated on page 87 in Palmer.
Provenance: Collection Gabor von Kékkö, Köhler, lot 357, Sept 2004. (Photo = 1 375) 6 600 (€ 440 )
2379 1871 (March 27): Cover at single rate of 9 d. via Southampton (6 d. British ship letter rate
+ 3 d. rate to France) mailed to Paris, France bearing 1863/81 laureated 3 d. orange and 6 d.
blue tied by Richmond '71' duplexes and by red circular "PD". London transit at left (May
23) in red and Paris arrival cds on reverse of a very attractive cover. Illustrated in Palmer on
page 88. (Photo = 1 379) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2380 1873 (Nov 7): Cover at single (11 d.) rate "via Modane" (Mont Cenis tunnel) to Paris,
franked by two 1863/81 6 d. blue (thus overpaid 1 d.) tied by Sandridge '73' duplexes.
Stamps with some overall toning and small faults but reverse with framed "RECEIVED
OPEN" in black, probably applied in Melbourne; Paris cds of receipt (Dec 21) alongside and
obverse with "AUSTRALIE V. BRIND-A. MOD" in red. Despite faults an unusual cover
that displays well.
Provenance: Collection Max Watson, lot 755, Sept 2000. (Photo = 1 378) 6 160 (€ 115 )
2381 1873 (Dec 31): Entire letter to France with three colour franking of 1/4 d. pre-paying over
½ ounce rate, bearing 1863/81 1 d. yellow green, 3 d. orange and 1 s. deep blue on blued paper
all tied by Melbourne duplexes, and by red "AUSTRALIE V. SUEZ / MARSEILLES" entry
marking (Feb 22), this marking in use for just two years. One or two blunted perforations
but a fresh and colourful entire. Cert. RPS (2007).
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale III, 1981.
Collection Trevor Davis, May 2003. (Photo = 1 375) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2382 1875 (Aug 10): Cover at double rate (1/10 d.) to Paris "via Modane" (Mont Cenis tunnel),
bearing 1863/81 1 d. yellow green and 1 s. bright blue on blued paper with 1873 9 d. brown
on pink paper all tied by Melbourne duplexes. "AUSTRALIE V. BRIND-A. MOD" in red
at left (Sept 24). A scarce and attractive franking.
Provenance: Collection Rod Perry, lot 10992, May 1988. (Photo = 1 379) 6 160 (€ 115 )
2383 1880 (Nov 26): Cover, flap detached, mailed to France carried at the double rate "via
Modane" (Mont Cenis tunnel) of 2/1 d. for over ½ and under 1 ounce; franked by 1874
½ d. rose red pair and single 1880 2 s. deep greenish blue on green paper tied by Clifton
Hill '148' duplexes. A rare franking and a delightful cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 21.
Cert. RPS (2003).
Provenance: Collection Bill Frazer, lot 694, Sept 2003. (Photo = 1 379) 130c+ 176 6 300 (€ 220 )
2384 1877/81: Covers (2) to France carried at single rate "via Modane" (Mont Cenis Tunnel) of
1 s. ½ d., later cover bearing 1874/78 1/2 d. rose red and 1 s. deep blue on blued paper tied
by Melbourne duplex and by smudged strike of Modane TPO in red (Aug 4); the earlier
1877 cover with a similar franking but with additional 6 d. blue to pay the Late Fee (only
three covers recorded to France with this Fee paid). Illustrated in Palmer on page 92.
Provenance: Collection J.R.W.Purves, sale VIII, 1983.
Collection Guy Linfield, lot 313, Oct 2006. (Photo = 1 379) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2385 1885/87: Covers (2) at single and double rates to France, 1885 cover bearing 1885 6 d.
chalky blue tied by Maryborough '61' duplex with "Poss. Ang. / Paq. Fr. T. No. 6" octagonal
Paqubot in red below; double rate cover of 1887 franked by single 1887 1 s. dull purple
brown tied by Melbourne duplex and carried on "S.S. Orizaba" - extraordinarily there are
only two examples of this double rate in the Palmer Census. (Photo = 1 379) 301+ 321 6 340 (€ 250 )
2386 Algeria. 1893 (Jan 10): Cover to Algeria from the French Consulate in Melbourne
(handstamp in blue at upper left), mailed at post-UPU 2½ d. rate with 1896/99 ½ d. bright
rose and 2 d. violet tied by Melbourne duplexes. Reverse with Marseille transit (Feb 10) and
Oran arrival cds (Feb 13). A scarce destination. (Photo = 1 379) 6 100 (€ 75 )
2387 Indo China. 1901 (July 31): Registered cover to Haiphong, Tonkin, Indo China franked at
UPU rate of 2½ d. postage and 3 d. registration with 1901 ½ d. blue-green and 5 d. brown
tied by Lara '18' obliterators with cds alongside. Reverse with Melbourne and Hong Kong
transits and Hai-Phong arrival (Aug 24). A very scarce destination.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, 2007. (Photo = 1 379) 384+ 391 6 150 (€ 110 )
2388 Réunion. 1865 (Sept 25): Printed Matter entire letter from Melbourne to St. Denis, Réunion;
endorsed "per Northern" and franked by 1862/64 6 d. black tied by Melbourne duplex
(paying the 6 d. single ship letter rate). Reverse with St. Denis arrival cds (Nov 29) and
taxed with handstruck "4" decime due marking in blue. An extraordinary and rare entire:
until 1868 there was no published rate to Réunion in the Postal Guide. Only 4 pre-UPU
covers are recorded to Réunion in the Census, illustrated in Palmer on page 27. Signed
Roumet. (Photo = 1 375) 6 750 (€ 550 )
Germany
CHF approx. €
2389 1856 (April): Cover and part back from Melbourne to Boitin near Bützow, Mecklenburg
endorsed "per Royal Charter" and franked by 1854 6 d. dull orange with good to just clear
margins all round, cancelled by '1' numeral obliterator of Melbourne. Mailed via Liverpool
with "Australian Packet / Liverpool" cds (Aug 12), London and Aachen. The 6 d. franking
represents the ½2 ounce ship letter rate as no prepaid rates were available. Treated as unpaid
and charged in transit with manuscript '12' silbergroschen and a total due on receipt of
19¼ schillings. A most unusual cover which shows a square "B" marking not recorded by
Van Der Linden. Only six covers pre-1860 to Mecklenburg are recorded, this, illustrated in
Palmer on page 103, being the earliest. (Photo = 1 379) 32a 6 400 (€ 290 )
2390 1857 (April): Cover front from Melbourne to Boitin near Bützow, Mecklenburg endorsed
"p. Columbian via Marseilles" and franked by 1854 6 d. dull orange (four large margined
examples), cancelled by '1' numeral obliterator of Melbourne and by red Aachen transit cds
(June 9). Manuscript '8' pence credit to Britian on front and London transit cds. The piece
was therefore overpaid by 4 d. for the 1/8 d. double rate via the Marseilles route. Despite the
fact that this item is only a front, it represents the earliest prepaid cover via Marseilles to the
German States. (Photo = 1 375) 32a (6) 500 (€ 365 )
Balga Castle ruins near Heiligenbeil
2391
2391 1857 (Dec 22): Cover from Amherst to Heilgenbeil, Prussia, sent registered (1 s.) and
franked for postage (1/2 d.) by 1854 6 d. dull orange (2), registration 1 s. pink & blue and
Emblems 1857 2 d. grey lilac, some margins touched but most close to clear, all tied by '89'
obliterators of Amherst. Mailed via Melbourne (Dec 23), London (March 15, 1858) and
struck there with "Crown / Registered" handstamp in red and manuscript '9' pence for credit
to Britain. Framed "Recomandirt" applied in Aachen and manuscript '7' (silbergroschen)
in blue for the equivalent of the 8 d. registration fee from London to Prussia. A very rare
and appealing cover, with only three registered covers recorded to Prussia in the Census.
Illustrated in Palmer on page 22. 32a+ 34+ 45 6 2'500 (€ 1'825 )
2350 (CHF 240)

2351 (CHF 300)
2352 (CHF 100)
2353 (CHF 240)

2355 (CHF 240)
2354 (CHF 300)
2360 (CHF 150)
2361 (CHF 150)
2356 (CHF 80)
2369 (CHF 240)
2370 (CHF 150)
2358 (CHF 100)
2363 (CHF 120)

2372 (CHF 150)
2371 (CHF 120) 2380 (CHF 160) 2375 (CHF 340)

2379 (CHF 240)

2376 (CHF 200) 2377 (CHF 400)
2382 (CHF 160) 2383 (CHF 300) 2385 (CHF 340)
2384 (CHF 300)
2386 (CHF 100)
2389 (CHF 400)
2387 (CHF 150)

2398 (CHF 500)
2399 (CHF 500)
2400 (CHF 220) 2403 (CHF 150) 2401 (CHF 200)


CHF approx. €
2392 1858 (Feb 15): Cover form Melbourne to Darmstadt, Hesse endorsed "by the Overland Mail
via Marseilles" bearing single 1854 1 s. blue tied my Melbourne '1' obliterator. Manuscript
at upper left "15 g." (grams) and thus treated as a double rate cover on arrival in Marseilles
(April 2). Thence via Paris to Mainz and Alzei (April 5). An unusual cover with part-
payment of 1 shilling against the rate of 1/5 d. (single) and 1/8 d. (double) via Marseilles
rate of Feb 1857-March 1863. Manuscript ratings in blue ink on front panel: 1 florin 33 kr.
due on arrival. A rare and interesting cover.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52930, May 2003. = 1 375)
(Photo 25 6 750 (€ 550 )
2393 1858 (March 7): Cover to Hildessheim, Hannover endorsed at upper left "per Emeu, via
Marseilles" with three colour franking of 1854 1 s. blue, 6 d. dull orange and Emblems
1857 2 d. lilac, all tied by "1/V" obliterators of Melbourne, prepaying the double rate of ¼
to ½ ounce by this route in full. Incorrectly routed via the slower and cheaper (1/2 d.) route
via Southampton and London (May 4) and rated there with '8' pence credit to Britain in
manuscript. Thence via Aachen (May 5) with red "Aus England Per Aachen-Franco" transit
and Hanover arrival on reverse in blue. Slight imperfections with minor file folds, but a rare
cover, the second earliest stamped cover to Hannover in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on
page 102. (Photo = 1 375) 25+ 32a+ 45 6 650 (€ 475 )
2394 1858 (Aug 16): Small envelope to Carlsruhe, Prussia addressed to "Altess Royale Madame la
Duchesse Helêne de Wurttemberg, Princesse de Hohenlôhe" endorsed "Per Columbian via
Marseilles" at top, franked by 1854 1 s. blue tied by Melbourne '1' obliterator on despatch.
Carried at triple rate of 3/1 d. and thus part paid only, the cover is struck by "AUSTRALIE V.
SUEZ / AMB. G." cds in red (Oct 12) and received the framed Convention marking "F.38"
in black in Paris (Van Der Linden fig. 1173). Thence via Aachen (Oct 14) with "Aus Frankreich"
marking in red on reverse to Carlsruhe, where charged 17 kreuzers in blue manuscript. A
very rare cover, the earliest recorded usage of the "F.38" marking. = 1 384)
(Photo 25 6 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2395 1859 (Aug 16): Cover from Melton to Bückeburg, Hannover endorsed "for Germania via
Marseilles" and franked with vertical strip of three 1858 6 d. blue all tied in black (and in
transit at Aachen in red). Prepaid 1/6 d., the cover was underpaid for the 1/8 d. Marseilles
route (note deletion at top of cover) and went instead via Southampton and London (Oct 8)
with red cds and manuscript '8' pence credit to Britain. Reverse with Melton, Melbourne and
Bückeburg datestamps, part of flap missing but a fine and very scarce cover.
(Photo 73 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2396 1859 (Aug 16): Cover endorsed "per Overland Mail" to Brunsbüttel, Schleswig via
Marseilles and Hamburg, franked by 1859 perf. Emblems 4 d. rose red (single and vertical
pair) tied by Melbourne '1' numeral obliterator. Circular red "AUSTRALIE V. SUEZ /
AMB. A" on front (Oct 6) and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 9) alongside
manuscript "11¼" (Prussian silbergroschen). The cover was prepaid 1 s. of the 1/10½ d. due
for the double rate and was charged on front panel '15' decimes by France and '52' skilling
due on receipt in Brunsbüttel. A famous and attractive cover. Cert. Perry (2006).
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale III, lot 736, 1981.
(Photo = 1 384) 85 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2397 1860 (Dec 24): Registered cover from Ballarat to Hamburg, franked by 1859 1 s. blue and
sheet marginal 2 s. dull bluish green on pale yellow tied by Ballarat '5' obliterators in black.
Fine "Registered / Ballarat" despatch and "Registered / Geelong" on front (Xmas Day),
thence via Southampton (overpaid 1 d. on the 2/11 d. rate per ½ ounce) and London (Feb
12, 1861). Struck with "Crown / Registered" handstamp in red and '8' pence British credit
in manuscript. Hamburg arrival on reverse. Stamps with some ageing but a very rare and
famous cover, illustrated in Palmer on page 99.
Provenance: Collection Ludwig Baetgen, lot 694, Feb 1989.
Collection Martin Willcocks, lot 1902, June 1999. (Photo = 1 384) 81+ 82 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
2398 1866 (Aug 28): Cover at double rate to Danzig, Prussia franked by laureated 1863/74 8 d.
orange and 1 s. blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne duplexes correctly pre-paying the
1/8 d. double rate via Marseilles (Oct 12) and thence via Aachen with "Aus Frankreich"
marking in blue. Danzig arrival cds (Oct 16) on reverse. Some light staining to envelope
but a very scarce cover, illustrated in Palmer on page 106. Signed Köhler. Cert. RPS (2007).
Provenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, lot 260, 14 May 1990.
(Photo = 1 379) 112+ 113 6 500 (€ 365 )
2399 1869 (Dec 7): Registered cover front endorsed "per Overland Mail via Marseilles" to
Bremen franked for double registered rate of 1/8 d. via Marseilles, bearing 1863/74 10 d.
dull purple brown on pink, 1 s. blue on blued paper and 2 s. blue on green all tied by '147'
numeral obliterators, attributed to the village of Clunes. Postage prepaid of 3/10 d. made up
of 4 x 10 d. postage (for 1 ounce rate) + 6 d. registration. Marseille entry mark in red (Jan
22, 1870) and struck with framed "Recomandirt" in Aachen en route to Bremen, docketed
as received Jan 24. A fine appearing item and very rare. (Photo = 1 379) (6) 500 (€ 365 )

CHF approx. €
2400 1870 (June 18): Cover from the North German Confederation Consulate in Melbourne
(cachet on reverse) endorsed "Via Southampton" to Altenbruck, franked by laureated
1863/74 6 d. pale blue (2) tied by Melbourne duplexes; overpaying the 1 shilling rate by
1 penny. London red transit on front (Aug 26) and blue "Aus England Per Aachen / Franco".
Altenbruck arrival cds on reverse of an attractive cover. (Photo = 1 379) 6 220 (€ 160 )
2401 1872 (July 16): Cover to Rastadt, Baden franked by 1871 provisional 9 d. on 10 d. purple
brown on pink paper with laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue paying the 1/3 d. rate for ½ ounce via
Brindisi, used from Mount Moriac via Geelong. Red "P.D." at left and Rastadt arrival cds
(Sept 1) on reverse of a scarce cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 115. Cert. RPS (2005).
Provenance: Collection Rod Perry, lot 20403, Nov 1987. (Photo = 1 379) 136b+ 171a 6 200 (€ 145 )
2402 1873 (July 14): Cover endorsed "Via England" franked at 8 d. per ½ ounce rate with 1863/81
laureated 6 d. blue and 1870 De La Rue 2 d. dull lilac mauve tied by '193' Stratford duplexes
with oval despatch datestamp alongside. London transit cds (Sept 8) in red and manuscript
credit '2' due to Germany.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52937, May 2003. (Photo = 1 385) 6 220 (€ 160 )
2403 1875 (March 23): Cover at double the 8 d. rate to Germany, franked by 1863/81 laureated
4 d. rose and 1 s. blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne duplexes. London transit (May
17) in red and Salder arrival on reverse. Some staining and back flap missing but a scarce
franking. (Photo = 1 379) 6 150 (€ 110 )
2404 1879 (Dec 26): Cover at 7½ d. single rate via Southampton, franked with ½ d. red, 1 d.
yellow green and laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue all tied by Melbourne duplexes. London
transit on reverse (Feb 16) with Berlin arrival cds. (Photo = 1 385) 6 80 (€ 60 )
2405 1889 (Nov 22): Cover to Hamburg, Germany franked by single usage of Stamp Duty
1884/96 5 s. purple on yellow paper tied by Melbourne duplex. Cover endorsed "Via
Naples" with the adhesive (very rare on letter) paying 10 times the 6 d. per ½ ounce rate.
Naples backstamp (Dec 26) and Hamburg arrival (Dec 30). An extraordinary cover.
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale IX, lot 334, June 1984.
Collection Mike Scott-Archer, lot 1079, 2004. (Photo = 1 384) 260 6 500 (€ 365 )
2406
Italy
2406 1856 (June 5): Cover, some staining and faults, mailed to Milan franked by single 1854 1 s.
blue with two large margins and shaved on other sides, tied by bold '1' numeral of Melbourne
in black, paying the ½ to 1 ounce double ship letter rate via Southampton. "AUSTRALIA
PACKET / LIVERPOOL" datestamp on reverse (Sept 19) and handstamped with framed
"COLONIES / ART. 18" in red (Van Der Linden fig. 775) in London in transit and from Britain
treated as unpaid. Reverse with Milan arrival and framed "Port Lettere / 1 Distribuzione"
in black (Sept 24). French charges of 51 decimes and charged at a total 6 Italian Lire and
3 kr. in manuscript. The sole recorded example of the "Colonies" handstamp on mail from
Australia to the Italian States. llustrated in Palmer on page 131 and on page 241 in Mentachi
& Mathà "Letter Mail from and to the Old Italian States". Cert. RPS (2008). 25 6 3'500 (€ 2'555 )
2407
CHF approx. €
2407 1858 (Sept 8); Cover from Hepburn to Intra, Sardinia endorsed "Europe par la voie de Suez"
franked for registered rate of 6/4 d. (6 d. ship letter rate, postage & registration for double
rate of 4/10 d. plus further 1 s. registration fee: rates of October 1856) bearing 1854 1 s.
blue in a vertical strip of five, half length 3 d. blue in a horizontal strip of five and a single
Emblems 1 d. yellow green all cancelled in black. The latter stamps were originally folded
over the cover and bear creases (and all have been lifted for certification and hinged back in
to place, possibly not in their exact original positions) with reverse struck with Melbourne
despatch, Alexandria cds (Oct 28), Malta transit cds (Nov 1). Landed at Genova where
struck with straight line "ASSICURATA" (registered), Turin (Nov 12), Verbano and Intra
arrival cds. A magnificent and very rare cover for the specialist, the earliest registered cover
to the Italian States recorded. Illustrated on the back cover and on page 24 of Palmer. Cert.
BPA (2003). Sismondo (2004). 25+ 29+ 64 6 25'000 (€ 18'250 )
Beechworth ca. 1855
2408 Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price

CHF approx. €
2408 1859 (March 19): Cover from Beechworth to Bologna, Papal States franked at double rate
via Southampton at 2/4 d., with 1854 1 s. blue in a vertical pair, margins good to shaved,
and Emblems 4 d. dull rose red (corner of stamp was folded under on despatch and has since
been folded back for better display). London red transit and circular "PD" on front (June 11)
and reverse with Paris and Bologna cds's. The manuscript rate "1/10 d." represents double
the 11 d. rate per ¼ ounce for mail from Britain to the Papal States. A rare cover: only three
stamped covers to the Papal States recorded in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on page
25. 6 6'000 (€ 4'380 )
2409 1860 (Feb 13): Cover with faults to envelope and part missing at upper left, mailed from
Yackandandah to Bologna, Papal States franked at 1/8 d. rate by 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue
horizontal pair and vertical pair of Emblems 4 d. rose, perf 12. Endorsed "Via Marseilles"
the cover actually travelled via Southampton with adhesives also tied by London transit
(May 5) in red and by Calais transit in black. Flap missing but rare, just three examples
of stamped mail to the Papal States recorded in the Census. Illustrated and discussed in
Mentachi & Mathà "Letter Mail from and to the Old Italian States" on page 242.
Provenance: Collection Guy Linfield, lot 340, Oct 2006. (Photo = 1 385) 73+ 85 6 300 (€ 220 )
2410 1860 (July 12): Cover from Yackandandah to Bologna / Papal States franked by faulty
1858 rouletted 6 d. blue and 1859 1 s. blue, underpaid for 2 s. double rate via Marseilles by
6 d.; and oval "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / VIA MARSEILLES" oval in red (unlisted by Van Der
Linden) originally treated as paid on arrival in London (Sept 19) with red cds and oval "PD",
latter deleted in manuscript. Reverse with "Alessandria-Bologna" TPO and Bologna arrival
cds (Sept 22). A very scarce destination cover with a most unusual underpaid marking.
Illustrated in Palmer on page 132.
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale VI, lot 734, Oct 1982. = 1 384)
(Photo 73+ 81 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2411 1869 (Dec 7): Newspaper wrapper endorsed "Per Avoca via Galle" franked by laureated
1867/81 2 d. violet tied by '1' numeral of Melbourne, wrapper struck with small cartridge
"Piroscafi / Postali / Italiani" and taxed with defective 1870 Postage Due 5 c. vertical pair
tied by Genova cds (Jan 20, 1870, first month of use). Only two examples of pre-UPU
Newspaper rates have been recorded to Italy. Cert. BPA (2008).
Provenance: Collection Mike Scott-Archer, lot 1075, Sept 2004. = 1 385)
(Photo 132i 6 300 (€ 220 )
2394 (CHF 1'500)

2395 (CHF 1'000)
2396 (CHF 1'000)

2410 (CHF 1'000)
2397 (CHF 2'000)
2418 (CHF 500) 2412 (CHF 600)
2405 (CHF 500)

2402 (CHF 220) 2404 (CHF 80) 2409 (CHF 300)
2413 (CHF 240)

2414 (CHF 340)
2411 (CHF 300)
2417 (CHF 180) 2419 (CHF 340)
2415 (CHF 300)
2362 (CHF 800)
2420 (CHF 80)

2433 (CHF 750)
2424 (CHF 80) 2429 (CHF 400) 2426 (CHF 300)


CHF approx. €
2412 1870 (March 29): Wonderful envelope with reverse showing full advertising for "Importers
& Manusfacturers of Looking Glasses" in Melbourne, franked by laureated 1863/81 6 d.
blue tied by Melbourne duplex. Transit of British P.O. "ALEXANDRIA" cds (May 6).
Underpaid for 1 s. rate via Brindisi and taxed on arrival with Italy 1870 2 lire Postage Due
tied by Genova cds (May 11). A superb and rare cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 135.
Cert. E. Diena (1986).
Provenance: Collection Greg Todd AIEP, 2001.
Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52949, May 2003. = 1 384)
(Photo 6 600 (€ 440 )
2413 1872/1876: Covers (2) to Genoa, Italy both with addressee's name neatly excised, both
mailed on the "Via Brindisi" route, earlier cover with single 1871 9 d. on 10 d. purple
brown from Melbourne (only two examples of this rate recorded in the Census), 1876 cover
franked at 1/3 d. rate for double the 7½ d. per ½ ounce rate with 3 d. orange and 1 s. blue
on blued paper (the only double weight cover recorded in the Census). A very scarce pair.
(Photo = 1 385) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2414 1876/82: Covers (2) to Italy with 1882 cover endorsed "per Lusitania" franked at 7 d. rate
from Toorak to Florence, earlier 1877 cover with 1/1 d. franking paying the registered rate
(7 d. + 6 d. registration) mailed from Sandhurst to Tirano: only two examples of the 6 d.
registration fee on via Brindisi mail recorded in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on page
136. A fine and scarce pair. (Photo = 1 385) 6 340 (€ 250 )
2415 1885 (May 23): Cover endorsed "per S.S.Sorata" to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Rome,
franked by 1885 6 d. ultramarine and three examples of the March 1885 Stamp Duty 1 s.
chalky blue on lemon glazed paper (rare on letter), all tied by Melbourne duplexes. Some
splits in envelope and toning, but a rare 6 times rate cover via Naples: the only recorded
example in the Census. Illustrated in Palmer on page 138.
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale XII, lot 709, April 1986.
Collection Francis Kiddle, lot 476, May 2005. = 1 385)
(Photo 257 6 300 (€ 220 )
2416
Japan
2416 1866 (Feb 24): Large part entire letter (second sheet) from Melbourne to Nagasaki, Japan
endorsed "Via Galle", bearing two 1862/64 6 d. grey-black tied by Melbourne duplexes;
paying the 1 shilling per ½ ounce single rate. Reverse with Hong Kong transit (March 31)
cds. Interesting content: "They are hard at work on reconstruction in America, the conferring
of the suffrage as an abstract right of all is a principle, which, if admitted enfranchises the
negro...". A very rare cover: the sole example of pre-UPU mail to Japan recorded. Illustrated
in Palmer on page 25.
Provenance: Collection Ryohei Ishikawa, lot 78, 1981.
Collection John Gunn, lot 1004, 2002. 6 2'500 (€ 1'825 )
Netherlands
CHF approx. €
2417 1854 (July 22): Stampless entire letter endorsed "pr. Overland Mail" from Melbourne to
Schiedam, Netherlands with red despatch datestamp, prepaid 1 shilling in red manuscript.
Only part paid as mail could not be sent fully prepaid and rated in London (Oct 6) at
1/4 d. of which 4 d. was half the rate to the Netherlands. Charged again on arrival (Oct 9)
with mansucript '100' cents due. A scarce entire. (Photo = 1 385) 6 180 (€ 130 )
2418 1860 (Dec 22): Cover from Castlemaine to Harlem, Netherlands franked by single 1858
rouletted 6 d. light blue tied in black; reverse with Castlemaine despatch and Melbourne
transit cds alongside Harlem arrival (Feb 20, 1861) in red. Obverse with London transit cds
in red (Feb 18) and manuscript charges 3 d. credit to Britain and '95' cents to pay on arrival.
An unusual part paid cover mailed at a time when full pre-payment was not yet possible.
Provenance. Collection Guy Linfield, lot 328, 2006. (Photo = 1 384) 73a 6 500 (€ 365 )
2419 1875 (Sept 7): Cover to Amsterdam, Netherlands via Brindisi, franked by laureated 1863/81
3 d. orange and 6 d. blue (three examples, one with small corner fault), all tied by Melbourne
duplexes. The 1/9 d. franking represents the ½ ounce rate + 6 d. Late Fee. Backstamped
Brindidi (Oct 21) and Amsterdam (Oct 24). Despite minor faults, a scarce cover. Illustrated
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale IX, lot 153, Feb 1984. = 1 385)
(Photo 6 340 (€ 250 )
2420 1890 (Oct 14): 2 d. purple postal stationery envelope, up-rated usage to the Netherlands
endorsed "per Victoria", mailed via Naples route and additionally franked for this service
by 1885 3 d. pale ochre and 1886 1 d. chestnut tied by Melbourne duplexes. An attractive
cover. (Photo = 1 385) 299+ 313 6 80 (€ 60 )
2421 Netherlands East Indies. 1903: 3 d. red registered postal stationery envelopes (2), each
franked additionally for UPU single rate postage with 1901 2½ d. deep blue, one used from
"Praharan" to Padang / Netherlands East Indies, the other used to Singapore. An unusual
pair. (Photo = 1 www) 388 6 120 (€ 90 )
2422
Poland
2422 1859 (July 16): The delightful and unique cover to Warsaw, Poland franked at 1s. 5½ d. for
the single rate via Southampton route, endorsed "Per Northam" at upper left and incorrectly
routed via Marseilles in error: bearing 1859 1 s. blue and Emblems 2 d. lilac grey pair and
single 1 d. bright yellow green perf. 12 all tied by '1' numeral obliterators of Melbourne.
Due to the wrong routing the cover was 6 d. underpaid and struck in Paris with framed
"F.39" Convention marking (Van Der Linden fig. 1174) in black. Rated above 7½ grams and charged
14 decimes French credit and mailed via Aachen with red datestamp on reverse and charged
3 sgr. to Prussia, with a total charge on arrival in Russian Poland of 65½ kopeks. A lovely
cover. Illustrated on front page and on page 26 of Palmer. Signed Thier.
Provenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson, lot 476, March 1943.
Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52973, May 2003. 6 12'000 (€ 8'760 )
Russia
CHF approx. €
2423 1872 (Oct 29): Stampless envelope to St. Petersburg, Russia with "Via Trieste" erased at left
in blue crayon, with "Kilmore" despatch cds at left and diamond Anglo-French accountancy
marking on front "GB / 1F 62 4/10 c." struck in red (Van Der Linden fig. 1601) struck on departure.
Reverse with Melbourne cds (Oct 31), Marseille cds (Dec 24) and St. Petersburg arrival
cds (Dec 17 / Dec 29) in black. Manuscript rates of '16½' silbergroschen on front (credit to
Prussia) and violet ink rate charge on reverse of '72' Kopeks due. A very rare cover.
(Photo 6 400 (€ 290 )
2424 1898 (June 15): OHMS envelope used to Moscow (the free frank only applied to mail within
the Australian Colonies and GB), franked by single 1886/91 2½ d. red on lemon tied by
Melbourne cds's in black. Moscow arrival cds (July 10) on reverse of an attractive cover to
a scarce destination. (Photo = 1 385) 315 6 80 (€ 60 )
Sweden
2425 1868 (April 25): Cover from Melbourne to Göteborg, Sweden, address re-inked, endorsed at
top "Via France", franked by laureated 1863/81 1 d. yellow green pair and a superb vertical
strip of three 1 s. deep blue on blued paper all tied by Melbourne duplexes. The 3/2 d.
franking represents a double rate to Sweden with red entry marking of Marseille (June 12)
and reverse with Södra St. Banan cds ((June 16). Despite the fault, an attractive and very
scarce cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 29. Cert. RPS (2006). (Photo = 1 390) 113c+ 153 6 750 (€ 550 )
2426 1870 (July 16): Cover to Sweden via Southampton with the 11 d. single rate overpaid by
1 penny, franked by laureated 1863/81 1 s. deep blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne
duplex. London transit in red (Sept 10) and handstruck "3d" applied for British credit for
mailing to Sweden and '5' pence for credit to UK from the 11 d. original charge. Reverse
with Wisby arrival cds (Sept 16). A delightful and scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection Trevor Davis, lot 52987, May 2003.
Collection Manfred Dreyer, lot 31333, April 2007. (Photo = 1 385) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2427 1875 (Oct 25): Registered cover to Stockholm, Sweden endorsed "Via Southampton" with
part payment in cash "Pd. 4" pence in red manuscript and franked by laureated 1863/81
6 d. blue in a vertical strip of three and 1873 2 d. lilac vertical pair (Type I) tied by Little
Bendigo '102' numeral obliterators in black. The 2/2 d. rate represents a double letter rate
of 1/4 d. plus 10 d. registration. Reverse with Ballarat transit cds, Melbourne transit (Nov
4). One of only three registered pre-UPU covers to Sweden recorded in the Census. Covers
with amounts paid in cash from Victoria are rare, see Palmer page 150 where this cover is
both discussed and illustrated. (Photo = 1 390) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2428 1881 (Oct. 10): Envelope from Williamstown to Kalmar/Sweden franked by ½ d. rose-red +
2 d. brown + 6 d. blue, paying 8 ½ d. for the ½ ounce rate, tied by Williamstown duplexes
and showing Melbourne transit mark (OC 11) and Kalmar arrival (18.11.) on reverse.
Envelope little roughly opened at left, bottom line and perfs. somewhat toned, but scarce
three colour franking to Sweden.
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves (Photo = 1 390) 6 750 (€ 550 )
Switzerland
2429 1858 (May 11): Extraordinary registered cover from Sandhurst to Locarno, Switzerland
franked by 1854 1 s. blue (two defective examples and two vertical strips of three)
cancelled by numeral '4' obliterator on despatch. Mailed via London (the 8 shilling franking
representing the ½ - ¾ ounce 6 s. rate, 1 s. Colonial registration fee plus double the 6 d.
per ½ ounce ship letter rate to GB). Red "Crown / Registered" and London transit (July 19)
and manuscript "6 s." being triple the 2 s. credit to Britain. Black "CHARGÉ" handstamp
applied in France in transit with Locarno arrival on reverse (July 24). The cover is battered
and faulty but of great rarity. Cert. BPA (2009).
Provenance: Collection Henry Harvey, lot 505, Nov 1976. (Photo = 1 385) 25 6 400 (€ 290 )
2430 1858 (Dec 6): Cover from Hepburn to Locarno, Switzerland carried at double rate of
1/6 d. for the ¼ - ½ ounce rate via Southampton, franked by 1854 1 s. blue and 1858 6 d.
blue; with London transit cds (Feb 11, 1859) in red and thence via Paris to Locarno (Feb 15).
Backstamped at Hepburn, Melbourne, Basel and oval "Maggio" in blue; with manuscript '9'
pence British credit. Some trivial ageing but a scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection Henry Harvey, lot 508, Nov 1976. (Photo = 1 391) 25+ 73 6 150 (€ 110 )
2431 1861 (Sept 26): Cover to Geneva, Switzerland (note the unusual name of addressee)
endorsed "per Overland Mail via Marseilles" underpaid 9 d. for the single rate charge of 1/3
d. by this route franked by newly introduced 1861 6 d. black tied by Melbourne duplex. Red
"AUSTRALIE / V. SUEZ AMB." of transit (Nov 12) on front and Geneva arrival on reverse
(Nov 14). Charged with '9' (pence, under-payment) and, in red manuscript '95' decimes due
from recipient. A scarce and attractive cover. (Photo = 1 391) 94 6 340 (€ 250 )

CHF approx. €
2432 1862 (Feb 18): Cover from Ballarat to Poschiavo, Graubünden, Switzerland carried at double
rate of 3/6 d. for the ¼ - ½ ounce registered rate via Southampton, franked by extremely
rare 1857 rouletted 2 s. dull bluish green on pale yellow paper, 1859 1 s. blue and 1860/61
6 d. black all tied by '5' numeral obliterators and red "Registered / Melbourne" cds in transit.
London red "Crown / Registered" and oval datestamp (April 16) thence via France where
"CHARGÉ" was applied. Reverse, parts of flaps missing, with Paris and Zurich transits. An
extraordinary and very rare cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 169.
Provenance: Collection H. Gordon Kaye, lot 1827, March 1991. = 1 390)
(Photo 56+ 81+ 94 6 750 (€ 550 )
2433 1864/67: Two double rated and registered front of covers sent via Marseille to Locarno/
Switzerland, one franked by 6 d. black (4) + 1 s. blue in an horizontal pair + 4 d. rose
(1), including 1 s. registration fee, from Deep Creek (17. October 1864) via Melbourne
(18.10.) and Marseilles (11.12.) to Gordevio, other franked by 1 s. light blue/blue (3) +
10 d. dull purple/pink (1), including 6 d. registration fee from Castlemaine (12.12.1867)
to Vallemaggia. Some trivial ageing, but toghether a fine album page, showing the two
different registration fees to Switzerland.
Provenance: Collection Peter Jaffé (Photo = 1 385) (6) 750 (€ 550 )
2434 1865 (Sept 23): Cover from Clunes to Poschiavo, Graubünden, Switzerland franked by
laureated 1863/81 4 d. rose and 1862/63 6 d. black paying the 10 d. single rate via Marseilles
in full. Framed "Too Late" handstamp applied on despatch and red circular "V. POSS. ANG.
V. SUEZ / MARSEILLE" (Nov 9) on front. Reverse with seven datestamps including
Clunes, Chur, Baden and St. Gallen. A scarce and appealing cover. = 1 391)
(Photo 6 150 (€ 110 )
2435 1868 (Oct 11): Registered cover at 2/2 d. double rate (2 x 10 d. + 6 d. registration) sent
via Marseilles from Sandhurst to Cham, Switzerland with 1868 2 s. blue on green paper
and 1867/81 2 d. dull mauve tied by '4' numeral obliterators. French "CHARGÉ" applied
in black and reverse with French rate box and Bern-Romanshorn TPO cds (Nov 29). A
delightful cover. Cert. RPS (2008). (Photo = 1 391) 129b+ 132c 6 240 (€ 175 )
2436 1873 (Oct 9): Registered cover from Stawell to Graubünden, Switzerland franked for via
Southampton rate of 1/6 d. (postage 8 d. + 10 d. registration) with delightful four colour
franking of 1863/81 laureated 1 d. yellow green (6), 4 d. pale rose, 6 d. blue and 1873 2 d. lilac
(I) tied by '152' numeral obliterators and oval "REGISTERED" handstamp. London transits
(Dec 1) in red (including rare "Registered / PD / London" marking) and reverse with Stawell
cds, Zurich, Chur and Samden cds's. A delightful and colourful cover. = 1 390)
(Photo 6 500 (€ 365 )
2437 1874 (Dec 1): Cover from Sebastopol endorsed "Via Brindisi" to Poschiavo, Graubünden,
Switzerland franked by laureated 1863/81 1 s. blue on blued paper, underpaid for designated
route by 3 d. for the ½ ounce rate and thus sent via Southampton (8 d. per ½ ounce) instead.
London transit (Jan 16, 1875) and reverse with Chur, Samaden and Poschiavo datestamps.
An attractive cover. (Photo = 1 391) 6 120 (€ 90 )
2438 1875 (May 15): Cover at 8 d. rate via Southampton to Switzerland franked by 1873 2 d.
lilac (I) and laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue tied Guildford '331' numeral obliterators. London
transit (July 12) and red manuscript '2' credit, reverse with Melbourne (May 17), Locarno
and Maggia datestamps. (Photo = 1 www) 6 120 (€ 90 )
2439 1878 (Jan 23): Cover at double rate via Brindisi with 1/6 d. franking (overpaid 1 d.); bearing
1873 2 d. lilac (I) and 1877 8 d. brown on pink (two examples) tied by '332' numeral
obliterators of Eganstown. Reverse with Creswick cds, Melbourne cds, Brindisi and
Bellinzona datestamps. Small faults with ageing and creasing but rare: the only double rate
cover mailed via Brindisi so far recorded.
Provenance: Collection Rod Moreton, lot 239, May 2005. (Photo = 1 391) 152+ 178 6 150 (€ 110 )
2440 1879 (Sept 2): Cover from Musgrave to Frauenfeld, Switzerland franked by laureated
1863/81 6 d. blue, 1873 1 d. green and 2 d. lilac (II); over-paying the 8½ d. rate via Brindisi.
Reverse with Oakleigh and Melbourne cds's, Hüttweilen and Frauenfeld cds (Oct 18). A fine
and attractive three colour franking. (Photo = 1 391) 6 200 (€ 145 )
United States of America

2441 1855 (Oct 26): Entire letter from Melbourne to Richmond, USA endorsed "per "Champion
of the Seas" via Liverpool" with 1854 6 d. dull orange, three margins and affected by file
fold, tied by "1/V" obliterator. The adhesive paid the ship letter rate to Britain, the entire
being struck on reverse "AUSTRALIAN PACKET / LIVERPOOL" cds (Jan 25, 1856) and
thence also struck with "d6" credit marking and "33" (cents) due marking applied in Boston
on arrival by British Packet (Feb 19). Small imperfections but a scarce entire. Illustrated in
Palmer on page 194. Signed Calves. (Photo = 1 391) 32a 6 220 (€ 160 )
2428 (CHF 750)

2425 (CHF 750)
2432 (CHF 750)

2436 (CHF 500)
2443 (CHF 600) 2445 (CHF 500)
2452 (CHF 500)

2450 (CHF 500)
2427 (CHF 500)

2423 (CHF 400)

2430 (CHF 150)
2431 (CHF 340)
2434 (CHF 150)

2435 (CHF 240) 2437 (CHF 120)
2439 (CHF 150)

2440 (CHF 200)
2441 (CHF 220)
2447 (CHF 340) 2442 (CHF 240)

2446 (CHF 220)
2448 (CHF 240) 2449 (CHF 180) 2453 (CHF 340)


CHF approx. €
2442 1855: Cover from Hepburn to Roxbury, Mass., USA franked by single 1854 1 s. blue
(paying the ½ ounce rate to Britain) tied by "82/V" obliterator in black and also by the "New
York / Am. Pkt." datestamp of transit (Oct 3). Reverse with fine "AUSTRALIAN PACKET
/ LIVERPOOL" cds (Sept 19) and rare green "ART - 2" marking applied in Liverpool.
Note manuscript "24 Cts." for letter from Britain + 21 cents due from recipient = 45 cents
handstruck due on receipt. Adhesive slightly off edge of cover and some faults but rare.
(Photo = 1 391) 25 6 240 (€ 175 )
2443 1858 (June 15): Cover from Melbourne to Boston, USA endorsed "pr. Australian via
Marseilles" correctly prepaid at 1/5 d. rate (1/2 d. to London + 3 d. French transit charge)
with 1854 1 s. blue and Emblems imperf. 1 d. emerald and 4 d. rose all tied by '1' numeral
obliterator in black; London red transit (Aug 9) on front and manuscript '8' pence for British
credit. New York Am. Pkt. (Aug 26) in black alongside. Cover fold affects the 1 d. adhesive
and filled file hole at lower left, but an attractive and rare cover. Illlustrated in Palmer on
page 199.
Provenance: Collection Guy Linfield, lot 348, Oct 2006. (Photo = 1 390) 25+ 41+ 43 6 600 (€ 440 )
View of San Francisco
2444
2444 1858 (Aug 16): The extraordinary Closed Mail cover to San Francisco, USA endorsed "per
Mail Steamer via England" bearing the remarkable franking of 1854 1 s. greenish blue,
3 d. greenish blue half length and Woodblock 1854 6 d. dull orange all tied by Melbourne
'1' numeral obliterators. Fully prepaid at the 1s 8½ d. rate, with no corresponding 1/2 d.
adhesive the sender had to pay 1/9 d. in adhesives. London transit cds on front (Oct 18) in
red and manuscript credit "1 s. 2½ d." to Britain. Cover received straight line "PAID" in
black on arrival in US. An attractive and appealing cover West Coast cover. Illustrated in
Palmer on page 31. Cert. RPS (2008). 25a+ 29a+
Provenance: Collection Colonel Green, lot 1755, May 1944. 32a 6 2'500 (€ 1'825 )
2445 1861 (March 25): Cover to New York endorsed "Via Marseilles" franked for 1/5 d. rate with
1858 rouletted 6 d. blue and 1860/61 3 d. pale blue tied by Melbourne '1' numeral obliterator
and by "Steamship / 10" (cents) on arrival in US at San Francisco. Underpaid by 7 d. on
despatch and struck with oval "G.P.O. / INSUFFICIENTLY / PAID / MELBOURNE" in red.
The cover went by the slower Trans-Pacific route via San Francisco and not as endorsed.
Small imperfections but only two examples of this rate underpaid in the Census. Illustrated
Provenance: Collection J.R.W. Purves, sale III, lot 608, May 1981.
Collection Rigo de Righi, lot 735, Oct 1982.
Collection Trevor Davis, lot 53017, May 2003. = 1 390)
(Photo 73+ 90 6 500 (€ 365 )

CHF approx. €
2446 1863 (Aug 26): Cover to New York endorsed "Via Marseilles" prepaid 1/6 d. for the
½ ounce rate, franked by 1860/61 6 d. black and 1859 1 s. blue tied by Sandridge '73'
duplex. London transit in red (Oct 16) and manuscript '8' pence credit to Britain, thence to
New York (Oct 30) by American Packet. Struck with "16 / Cents" in red in London being US
share of credit, charged 5 c. due to the recipient. Small faults but a scarce cover. Illustrated
in Palmer on page 208. (Photo = 1 391) 6 220 (€ 160 )
2447 1863 (Nov 25): Cover to New York mailed via Panama and San Francisco, underpaid
(8 d.) for the 1/2 d. rate via Southampton and franked only by 1860/61 6 d. black tied by
Melbourne duplex. Struck with framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / VIA THE / UNITED
KINGDOM" in red (only seven examples of this mark recorded). San Francisco datestamp
of transit at left (March 7, 1864) and "SHIP 6" applied in black. Some edge wear and
insignificant small faults but a very scarce cover. (Photo = 1 391) (6) 340 (€ 250 )
2448 1865 (April 25): Cover from St. Kilda to New York, USA franked by laureated 1863/74
4 d. rose and 1860/61 6d. black pair tied by St. Kilda '84' duplex. Mailed at single rate
via Marseilles (1/6 d.) and underpaid 2 d.; thus framed "INSUFFICIENTLY PAID / VIA
MARSEILLES" marking applied in red. Travelled at via Southampton route (thus 2 d.
overpaid) with London transit (July 11) and New York American Packet datestamp (July
25) in black. Struck with "16 / Cents" in red in London being US share of credit, charged
5 c. due to the recipient. Fault alongside the 4 d. adhesive but scarce. Illustrated in Palmer
on page 210.
Provenance: Collection Max Watson, lot 764, Feb 2000.
Collection Mike Scott-Archer, lot 1073, Sept 2004. = 1 391)
(Photo 6 240 (€ 175 )
2449 1866 (Sept 27): Cover to Clearmont, Ohio, USA franked at 1/2 d. rate via Southampton with
1863/74 laureated 2 d. dull lilac and two 6 d. blue tied by Ballarat duplexes. London transit
cds in red (Nov 17) and '8' pence credit to Britain in red manuscript on front. Struck with
"New York Br. Pkt" cds on arrival (Nov 27) and charged 5 cents in black. (Photo = 1 391) 6 180 (€ 130 )
2450 1868 (Feb 25): Cover from the U.S. Consulate in Melbourne endorsed "Via Panama" to Dry
Town, California, franked by laureated 1863/74 1 s. blue on blued paper tied by Melbourne
duplex and covering full cost of 1 s. rate established in 1866. San Francisco (April 24)
transit cds in black on front and handstruck '10' (cents) due on arrival (also marked in
manuscript). A rare cover with just six examples of Victorian pre-UPU mail sent via Panama
in the Census. (Photo = 1 390) 113 6 500 (€ 365 )
2451 1870 (April 22): Cover from Blackwood to Boston, USA franked in full payment of via
Southampton 8 d. rate with laureated 1863/74 6 d. blue and 1870 De La Rue 2 d. brown-
lilac; red London transit on front (June 17) and "2 Cents" in red for credit to USA. Scarce
cover. Illustrated in Palmer on page 213. Also an 11 d. rate cover of 1871 with defective
four colour franking, 3 d. overpaid for the via Southampton 8 d. rate. An attractive pairing.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2452 1870 (May 2): Extraordinary cover originally mailed from Ararat to Boston with single
laureated 1863/81 6 d. blue, struck with framed "DETAINED FOR / POSTAGE" in green
and black "IRREGULARLY / POSTED", the cover being re-mailed (May 20) by sender
with additional 6 d. blue applied and tied by Ararat '93' duplex. The cover was then actually
4 d. overpaid for the via Southampton route, reaching London (July 9) with manuscript '2'
(U.S. cents) credit on front. A delightful item of Postal History.
(Photo 6 500 (€ 365 )
2453 1873 (May 20): Mourning envelope to Philadelphia, USA endorsed "Via Brindisi" (this rate
was faster but more expensive by 3 d. than the Southampton route, consequently it's use
was limited) bearing 1870 De La Rue 2 d. lilac and March 1873 9 d. pale brown on pink
paper tied by Melbourne duplexes. London transit at left (July 8) in red. Only two examples
recorded with this rate. Illustrated in Palmer on page 32.
(Photo 170+ 173 6 340 (€ 250 )
The Balance of the Pre-UPU Destination Mail of Victoria

2454 1857/1911c.: The remarkable collection on leaves, being the balance of the Palmer Exhibit
with stamped covers (83, nearly all pre-UPU) to the following destinations: Argentina (2
covers); Austria (7, incl. one with 1885 Stamp Duty 1 s.); Canada (5, one ex Purves); Chile,
Curacao, Danish West Indies, Denmark with an 1885 four colour franking; Finland (2),
France (2), Germany (10, incl two covers with Stamp Duty adhesive high values); GB (3),
Greece (3), Hawaii, Italy (4), Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands (2), New Zealand, Norway (2),
Romania, Spain, Sweden (3), Transvaal, Trinidad, Turkey, USA (11, incl. a Newspaper and
two Postage Due covers) and 11 covers within Australia. A delightful lot with instructionals,
registered and all facets of postal history covered. 6 3'500 (€ 2'555 )
Commonwealth
of Australia Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2455 1894/1910: Covers (9, with 20 adhesives), all to Austria with taxed New South Wales cover,
Queensland registered franking at 5 1/2 d. rate and taxed cover from Geraldton, Victoria
covers etc. Condition varies. 6 100 (€ 75 )
2456 1923/24: Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, 2 s. maroon and scarce £ 1 grey; fresh and fine used
examples Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 395) 73/5 120 (€ 90 )
2457 1931/35: Selection of 20 different stamps sent as Specimens and most with cto cancellations,
including 1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge set of three, MacArthur set, Gallipoli set, Silver
Jubilee etc. (Photo = 1 www) 141/143 200 (€ 145 )
2458M 1931/38: Lot four covers from different first or special flights, incl. Melbourne to Batavia
Special Flight (1931) addressed to Hamburg, illustrated envelope of First Trans-Tasmania
Air Mail (Feb. 1934), Papua and New Guinea First Official Air Mail (July 1934) as well
as registered envelope from Port Moresby (4. May 38) to Sydney bearing mixed franking
Papua/Australia. 6 200 (€ 145 )
2459 1923/24: Punctured "OS" Official Kangaroo 6 d. chestnut, 2 s. maroon and rare £ 1 grey,
usual centering, all 'used' (sent as Specimens) with cto datestamp. A scarce set Gi = £ 600.
(Photo = 1 395) O76/O78 280 (€ 205 )
2460 1926/30: Punctured "OS" Officials, the used set of eight values with mixed perforations,
the 1/2 d. orange being perf. 13 1/2, but scarce 1 s. 4 d. pale greenish blue being perf.
14; also optd "OS" on 1932 6 d. chestnut and 1 s. Lyre Bird, all cto 'used' as supplied as
Specimens. (Photo = 1 www) 120 (€ 90 )
2461 1913/60: Collection with predominantly unused mint ranges of lower values on stockcards,
including better postage dues, airmails, Antarctic Territory, Norfolk Island. Condition on the
'new' issues is superb. 340 (€ 250 )
2462 1913/85: Collection of the Commonwealth stamps in used/mint condition, with the issues
from 1945 onwards in mint condition. 400 (€ 290 )
2463M 1931/34: Lot nine airmail covers/cards, incl. 1931 special airmail flight Australia-England,
flight Australi-Neth. Indies (May),1st official flight Victoria-Tasmania and X-mas mail
from New Zealand, further 1934 Australia-New Zealand (2) as well as 1st official airmail
Australia-Papua. 6 300 (€ 220 )
(Australia) Papua New Guinea

2464 1860/1990: Interesting old-time collection with several hundred stamps used/unused,
covering the issues of Papua and New Guinea as well as the issues of Papua & NewGuinea,
showing many better values and full sets incl. airmails up to £ 1, colour shades, cancellations
and officials, the modern part with colourful topics and souvenir sheets, housed in one
album, in addition some glassines with duplicates. 3'000 (€ 2'190 )
Bahrain
2465 1933: First issue set of fourteen values overprinted on India to 5 r. mint, fresh and fine large
part og Gi = £ 250. (Photo = 1 395) 1/14w * 100 (€ 75 )
2466M 1933/37: First issue 3 p. slate pair, 1 a. chocolate and 8 a. reddish purple all used on Airmail
cover to Vienna, with Cairo, Athens and Vienna (Oct 18) datestamps alongside; obverse
with Air Mail circular handstamp and "Mit Luftpost" blue label. A scarce usage.
(Photo = 1 398) 1+ 4+ 10 6 120 (€ 90 )
British Guiana
2467 1853/55: 4 c. pale blue, imperforate, a fine large margined unused example of a very rare
stamp. Signed Fulpius Scott 10b = $ 1'350/Gi = £ 1'200. (Photo = 1 395) 20 (*) 500 (€ 365 )
British Honduras
2468 1891: 6 c. on 10 c. on 4 d. mauve (red opt.) and 6 c. on 10 c. on 4 d. mauve (black opt.)
used on 1893 registered mourning cover to Glasgow tied by barred 'AO6' obliterator with
"Belize" despatch cds at left (Oct 13). Reverse with unusual "Registered-Dublin" transit
(Oct 28) and Glasgow arrival. Envelope with file fold well away from adhesives, a scarce
cover with the provisional issue. Cert. RPS (1997). (Photo = 1 398) 43a+ 44 6 240 (€ 175 )
2456 (CHF 120) 2459 (CHF 280) 2467 (CHF 500)
2494 (CHF 1'100)

2469 (CHF 400) 2481 (CHF 180)
2482 (CHF 180) 2483 (CHF 200) 2518 (CHF 60) 2515 (CHF 240)
2465 (CHF 100)
2478 (CHF 120) 2517 (CHF 90) 2519 (CHF 120) 2522 (CHF 300) 2514 (CHF 150)
2474 (CHF 200)
2523 (CHF 150) 2524 (CHF 100) 2525 (CHF 280) 2526 (CHF 120) ex 2536 (CHF 200)
2475 (CHF 150)
2499 (CHF 850) 2476 (CHF 150)

British
Levant Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2469 1885/93: First issue set of three values overprinted unused, with 12 pi. on 2 s. 6 d. lilac on
white paper with gum; 1887 issue set of three fine mint, also a mint 1893 40 pa. on Jubilee
1/2 d. vermilion mint (not guaranteed) Gi = £ 850. (Photo = 1 395) 1/7 */(*) 400 (€ 290 )
2470 1902/09: Turkish Currency set of five values mint to 24 pi. on 5 s. bright carmine, 1905 set
of two optd. in piastres, 1905 set of six values mint, 1913 set of six mint, British Currency
1905 "Levant" overprint, set of ten values fresh and fine mint, nearly all with good colour 16/21+ L1/
and large part og. A fine lot (50 stamps). L10+ * 300 (€ 220 )
British Virgin Islands

2471 1922/28: Definitive set of four values wmk MCCA, fresh mint optd "Specimen", and wmk.
MSCA set of 16 values overprinted "Specimen" in red or black or perforated. A fresh and 82s/85s+
fine set with large part og Gi = £ 390. 86s/101s * 150 (€ 110 )
Brunei
2472 1906: Overprinted on Labuan, the mint part set of 10 values complete to 30 c., fine colours,
fair to fine part og. A rare set Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 www) 11/22 * 140 (€ 100 )
2473 1907: Brunei River, the first set of 11 values mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, the
1 c. with watermark reversed and 5 c. with blunted perf. at base, fresh colours, large part og 23xs+
Gi = £ 275+. (Photo = 1 www) 24s/33s * 150 (€ 110 )
2474 1924/33: Brunei River definitive part set of 18 values (excl. 1937 10 c.), all fresh mint and
perforated or overprinted "Specimen" in red or black. Very fine and scarce set, large part og
Gi = £ 400. (Photo = 1 395) 60s/78s * 200 (€ 145 )
2475 1947/51: Definitive set of 14 values to $ 10 black & purple, perforated by hooded
"Specimen", fresh mint and of excellent colour, superb unmounted original gum Gi = £ 275.
(Photo = 1 395) 79s/92s ** 150 (€ 110 )
2476 1947/51: Definitive set of 14 values to $ 10 black & purple, perforated by hooded
"Specimen", fresh mint and of excellent colour, superb large part original gum Gi = £ 275.
(Photo = 1 395) 79s/92s * 150 (€ 110 )
2477 1949/79: Collection in a red album from 1949 with three mint sets of nearly all issues,
unmounted og. ** 200 (€ 145 )
Canada
2478 New Brunswick. 1851: 3 d. red on blued paper, four margined used example cancelled in
blue, colour a mite faded. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 350. (Photo = 1 395) 1 120 (€ 90 )
2479 1851: 3 d. bright red on blued paper, a fine four margined example (margins huge for this
stamp on two sides), used on 1853 cover to St. Andrews tied by "1" frill obliterator in black.
Reverse with St. John despatch cds (Sept 22) in black and St. Andrews arrival cds in blue.
A superb and scarce cover. (Photo = 1 398) 1 6 400 (€ 290 )
2480
2480 Newfoundland. 1857: 6½ d. vermilion, an unused example on thick machine made paper,
of superb colour with three large margins and close but clear at right, small hinge thin not
affecting appearance of this very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2009) Gi = £ 3'250. 7 (*) 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2481 1857/64: 8 d. scarlet-vermilion on thick meshed machine paper, a fresh and fine unused
example with good colour and four margins all round. Without gum, but a fine example of a
scarce stamp; also 1862/64 2 d. rose-lake, again an unused example with minor thin but of
good appearance Gi = £ 575. (Photo = 1 395) 8+ 17 (*) 180 (€ 130 )

CHF approx. €
2482 1860: 2 d. orange vermilion on medium hand-made paper, a fresh unused example with
good colour and large margins all round. Without gum, but a fine example of a scarce stamp
Gi = £ 450. (Photo = 1 395) 10 (*) 180 (€ 130 )
2483 1860: 6 c. orange-vermilion, used example with minor thinning, three just clear margins and
just touched at left, lightly cancelled in black. Cert. BPA (2010) Gi = £ 600.
(Photo = 1 395) 14 200 (€ 145 )
2484M 1921 (March 28): First flight (St. John's) - Botwood - Fogo, Caribou 4 c. violet tied by St.
John's machine cancel (Mar. 9) to envelope with special cachet "AIR POST FOGO" in
violet alongside, also similar cover franked by 1897 6 c. red-brown from St. John's (Mar.
10), both with arrival mark (Mar. 28) on reverse AAMC 7/Muller 10 = 7'500 pts.
(Photo = 1 398) 6 200 (€ 145 )
2485M 1921 (Nov 21/26): Lot two envelopes franked by "Air Mail to Halifax, N.S. 1921"
overprinted 35 c. red, both narrow setting and without stop after '1921', tied by St. John's
machine cancellation and backstamped, one to Montreal, other showing variety '1921'
below 'f' of 'Halifax' to Halifax. (Photo = 1 398) 148f 6 240 (€ 175 )
2486M 1921/22: Lot two envelopes franked with Caribou 1 c. green + 2 c. carmine, incl. envelope
from St. John's (Feb. 25 1921) with endorsed 'Air Post St. Anthony' handstamp and 'St.
John's - Botwood' attempt 1922 printed envelope 'General Post Office St. John's' showing
"Per AERIAL MAIL' in violet alongside with Botwood arrival mark (Feb 26) on reverse
AAMC 11 (Photo = 1 398) 6 200 (€ 145 )
2487M 1922: Lot three envelopes of Internal Winter flights, all franked by Caribou 3 c. and
showing endorsed "Per AERIAL MAIL" in violet or black alongside, incl. Special flight
Botwood - Battle Harbour, one St. John's dispatch (March 28) other with boxed "Post office
Apr. 20, 1922 St. Anthony, Nfld" to St. John's and backstamped St. John's (April 22) as well
as similar cover from St. Johns (March 25) to Fogo with arrival mark on reverse (March 29)
Muller 10 = 7'500 pts/ AAMC 12B. (Photo = 1 398) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2488M 1923 (March 22/27): Special Flight to Labrador, Caribou 1 c. + 3 c. tied by St. John's
machine cancel (Feb. 8), endorsed 'Aerial Mail:' in black on envelope to Cartwright/
Labrador, backstamped (May 10) plus another St. John's machine cancel of May 17th on
reverse AAMC 13A. (Photo = 1 398) 6 200 (€ 145 )
2489M 1927 (Sep. 1): Windsor (Ontario) - Windsor (England) attempted flight by C.A.Schiller &
Gar Woods, unfranked and illustrated envelope (Detroit-Leland Hotel) showing two special
cachets in black: "Phil Wood & Duke Schiller/Royal Windsor Monoplane/Windsor, Canada
to Windsor, England" and "Trans-/Atlantic Air/Mail" addressed to Trondheim/Norway with
full content, dated August 23rd and with handwritten note: "Below are the signature of the
two aviators who so kindly are honouring us by carring this letter from Windsor Canada to
Windsor, England and posting it there. We wish them 100% success in their flight.", bearing
only the autograph of Duke Schiller. On arrival at St. John's a forced landing was necessary
and they decided to abandon the attemp to cross the Atlantic from East to West, rare Newall
27.15E = £ 1'400/Nierinck 270910. (Photo = 1 399) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2490M 1930 (Sept 25): Envelope to Dublin franked by 4 c. + 10 c. + Caribou 36 c. with St. John's
Machine cancellation, endorsed Air Mail "Columbia" in manuscript and backstamped by
Harbour Grace (Oct. 9) and Baile Atha Claith (Oct. 13) datestamps on reverse, fine AAMC
21a (Photo = 1 398) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2491M 1931 (Aug 23): Newfoundland Airways flight from St. John's to St. Anthony by Sullivan
and Frazer, souvenir envelope franked by 50 c. green and tied by St. John's machine cancel
(Aug. 23) with special flight cachet and North Sydney arrival of the same date on reverse
Muller 22. (Photo = 1 398) 6 100 (€ 75 )
2492M 1932 (May 20): $ 1.50 on $ 1 darkblue single franking tied by "Holyrood C.B. Newf'd
May 20 32" cds. in black to cover addressed to 'Frau Flugkapitän Hilde Merz Travemünde'
(arrival mark missing) for the step to Calshot/GB, rare Holyrood dispatch, only few items
known Harms 64.NFe = LP (Photo = 1 399) 221 6 750 (€ 550 )
2493 Nova Scotia 1852 (Oct 9): 6 d. yellow green with good to large margins allround tied by
barred obliterator in black to entire letter from Amherst to Collinsville, Conn., USA with
Amherst cds. and St. John-New Brunswick transit (15. Oct.) on reverse. Two cover file
folds, but a rare stamp on letter. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2002) Gi.= £1'800. = 1 398)
(Photo 5 6 750 (€ 550 )
Dominion of Canada
2494 1859: 5 c. red and 12 1/2 c. pale yellow green on 1864 cover to London, tied by "37" numeral
postmark of Quebec (and by London arrival cds in red) with Quebec cds at lower left. Small
part of flap missing on reverse, but a pretty franking. Signed Bolaffi & Mondolfo.
(Photo = 1 395) 31+ 40 6 1'100 (€ 805 )
2468 (CHF 240) 2479 (CHF 400)

2466 (CHF 120)
2488 (CHF 200) 2485 (CHF 240)

2484 (CHF 200)
2487 (CHF 300)
2486 (CHF 200) 2490 (CHF 240)
2502 (CHF 500) 2493 (CHF 750)

2504 (CHF 400)
2491 (CHF 100)

2503 (CHF 300)
2501 (CHF 150)
2529 (CHF 240) 2534 (CHF 500) 2537 (CHF 340)

2489 (CHF 500)
2492 (CHF 750)
2496 (CHF 750)
2497 (CHF 2'000)
2500 (CHF 850)
2527 (CHF 600)
2505 (CHF 850) 2565 (CHF 500)

SS Sarmatian
2495
CHF approx. €
2495 1872 (July 19): Cover from Ottawa to Chur / Switzerland carried on Allan Line Steamer
"Sarmatian", franked by Small Queens 1870/88 2 c. deep green in a horizontal pair and
single 6 c. yellow brown tied by barred obliterators in black. Faint Ottawa despatch cds at
base and red "London / Paid" transit (July 29), with manuscript '3' credit to Canada and '20'
(centimes) credit to Belgium. Reverse with Chur cds of receipt (July 31). One or two minor
tone spots but a charming and scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection Menich.
Collection Silvain Wyler. 77+ 86 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
2496 1873 (Oct 17): Cover from Ottawa to Chur / Switzerland franked by 1873/79 Montreal
printing Small Queens 1 c. orange-yellow, 3 c. dull red and 6 c. yellowish brownall tied
barred black obliterators. Ottawa despatch cds at left and red manuscript '3' cents credit
to Canada at right alongside London / paid transit cds in red (Oct 28). Reverse with Chur
arrival cds (Oct 30). Stamps have been lifted for checking and replaced. A splendid and
attractive cover. Cert. BPA (1998).
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 399) 69a+ 71+ 73 6 750 (€ 550 )
2497 1874 (Feb 5): Cover at double rate from Ottawa to Chur / Switzerland franked by Small
Queens Montreal printing 2 c. deep green and vertical strip of three 6 c. deep yellowish
brown all tied by segemented obliterators in black. Manuscript '6' cents credit to Canada and
manuscript 20 centimes credit to Belgium alongside London / Paid cds of transit in red (Feb
19). Reverse with one flap missing but complete Chur arrival cds (Feb 21). A fine, attractive
and scarce cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 399) 94+ 98 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
2498M 1920/25: Lot three envelopes, incl. first trip Canada - U.S.A. Hydroplane Mail Service
Victoria -Seattle (Oct. 15 1920), another dating 1925 as well as special printed first flight
cover Lethbridge/Alberta - Minot (June 22 1922) addressed to Chicago (without arriaval
mark) Muller 20+23 = 8'500 pts. (Photo = 1 www) 6 200 (€ 145 )
2499M 1925 (May 18): Return Flight Rouyn Lake to Haileybury, airmail envelope franked with
3 c. carmine tied by "Rouyn Lake MY 18 25" cds showing arrival mark on reverse.
Envelope little roughly opened, but not affecting the stamp. Only 8 covers known Muller 31a =
17'500 pts. (Photo = 1 395) 6 850 (€ 620 )
2500M 1925 (May 18): First Experimental Flight Haileybury to Rouyn Lake, airmail envelope
franked with 3 c. brown (perfs. slightly toned) tied by "Hailebury MY 18 25" cds showing
arrival mark on reverse. Only 8 covers known Muller 31 = 17'500 pts. = 1 399)
(Photo 6 850 (€ 620 )

CHF approx. €
2501 1930 (17. Feb.): Recovered envelope, stamps floated off due to water damage, showing
"Cariboo Islands FE 11 30" datestamp alongside as well as two line cachet "Damaged when
Air Plane sank/at Shelter Bay 17 2 30" and "District Superintendent of Postal Service E FEB
28 1930 QUEBEC" cds. on front Nierinck not listed. (Photo = 1 398) 65 150 (€ 110 )
2502M 1930 (Aug 11): Return of the H.M. Airship "R-100", illustrated envelope franked with
airpost 5 c. brown, tied by clear struck "Montreal, Canada St. Hubert AUG 11 1930" with
special cachet alongside to Stoney Creek ONT and arrival mark on reverse.(Photo = 1 398) 6 500 (€ 365 )
2503M 1930 (Aug 25): Von Gronau Transatlantic Flight Germany to USA, 2 c. green stationery
envelope uprated with Special Delivery stamp 20 c. carmine red, both tied by "Halifax N.S.
Canada AU 25 30" with typewritten address Capt. Gronau Wahl D. 1422, additional franked
on arrival in New York (26. Aug.) with US 2 c. and cancelled with duplex. On reverse red
and blue vignette signed by Gronau AAMC 1115. (Photo = 1 398) 6 300 (€ 220 )
2504M 1933 (July 14): Balbo Transatlantic Mass Formation Flight to Chicago, registered airmail
cover (No.149) franked with 5 c. blue 10 c. green + 20 c. carmine (2) + 1 $ olive-green, tied
by "Shediac N.B. AM Jul 14 33" cds's to Chicago with arrival mark on reverse (Registry
Div. - Jul. 15), forwarded to Montreal the following day and backstamped July 18th Sassone
GP51 = € 1'100/Longhi 2937. (Photo = 1 398) 6 400 (€ 290 )
2505M 1933 (July 15): Balbo Transatlantic Mass Formation Flight to Chicago, registered airmail
cover (No. 2) franked with 5 c. blue 10 c. green + 20 c. carmine (2) + 1 $ olive-green, tied by
"Montreal Canada 4 AM Jul 15 33" cds's to Chicago with arrival mark on reverse (Registry
Div. - Jul. 15), sent back to Montreal the following day and backstamped July 18th Sassone
GP52 = € 2'250/Longhi 2938. (Photo = 1 399) 6 850 (€ 620 )
2506M 1928/39: Collection in two albums, 185 internal airmail covers, incl. first and special flights,
all with flight cachets and many vice-versa items, also Newfoundland noted with first flight
St. John's to Conche and Western Arm to St. John's (1931), chiefly fine. 6 500 (€ 365 )
2507 1862/1945: Collection with several hundred stamps used and unused (mostly) from
Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, incl. some better values, colour shades as well as a few
covers from Canada, in good condition and housed in one volume. 700 (€ 510 )
2508 1960/2000: Large stock with several thousand stamps from the new issue department, incl.
souvenir sheets, booklets and other philatelic products, housed in five stockbooks and in two
small boxes. 700 (€ 510 )
Ceylon
2509 1857/1954: Collection with 350 stamps used/unused, incl. better values and full sets as well
as a few officials, in mixed condition, on album pages. 600 (€ 440 )
2510 1863/85: The classic selection with 285 stamps used/unused, incl. colour shades,
cancellations, varieties, surcharged items etc., on album pages with description. 1'700 (€ 1'240 )
2511 1900/50: Lot with covers (18), picture postcards (7) and one postal stationery card, mainly
daily mail addressed abroad, in good condition. 6 100 (€ 75 )
Cook Islands
2512 1893/1935: Stockcard with mint selection including 1893 set of ten fine og., 1899 1/2 on
1 d. blue, 1932 and 1935 sets mint etc. Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 --) * 200 (€ 145 )
2513 1902/1920: Group of Aitutaki & Penrhyn Island, a mint selection (40 stamps, all different),
the Penrhyn with 1903 set of three fresh mint etc. Condition generally fine.
(Photo = 1 --) * 120 (€ 90 )
Cyprus
2514 Sperati Forgery. 1886: 1 s.yellow brown of Bermuda overprinted for Gibraltar, "used"
example with part "A26" obliterator, handstamped "Sperati Reproduction" in violet on
reverse with mss '188', signed by Sperati. Extremely rare. (Photo = 1 395) As 7 150 (€ 110 )
2515 Sperati Forgery. 1902/04: Edward VII 9 pi. brown & carmine and 18 pi. black & brown,
"used" examples lightly cancelled by Nicosia circular datestamps, each handstamped "Sperati
Reproduction" in violet on reverse with mss '188'. Extremely rare. = 1 395)
(Photo 240 (€ 175 )
2516M 1932: Registered first flight cover Limassol - London on April 22nd, addressed to Athens,
arrival cds on reverse. (Photo = 1 403) 124+ 127 6 150 (€ 110 )
Egypt:
(see lots 571-924 in this catalogue) Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
Fiji
2517 1891/92: Provisional Surcharges, 2 1/2 d. on 2 d. green mint, 1892 1/2 d. on 1 d. dull blue
mint (just 4'984 stamps printed), 5 d. on 4 d. purple mint (5'000 printed) and "Five Pence"
on 6 d. bright rose mint with scuff mark on face, a scarce group (much under-catalogued) 70+ 72+ 73+
with large part og Gi = £ 220. (Photo = 1 395) 74a * 90 (€ 65 )
2518 1915: War Tax set of two values, fresh mint examples diagonally handstamped "Specimen"
in black. Fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 120. (Photo = 1 395) 138s/139s * 60 (€ 45 )
2519 1922/29: Definitive set of 14 values, wmk. MSCA, fresh mint, overprinted "Specimen" in
black or red. Large part og., a fine and scarce set Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 395) 228s/241s * 120 (€ 90 )
2520 1935: Silver Jubilee set of four values mint, perforated "Specimen", fresh and fine, large part
og Gi = £ 120. (Photo = 1 405) 242s/245s * 60 (€ 45 )
2521 1918: Postage Due set of five values complete mint, overprinted "Specimen" in red, fine and
fresh, large part og Gi = £ 150. (Photo = 1 www) D6s/D10s * 70 (€ 50 )
Gibraltar
2522 Sperati Forgery. 1886/87: 4 d. orange brown with tiny imperfection at upper left corner,
6 d. lilac cancelled by bold "A26" obliterator and lightly cancelled 1 s. bistre; "used"
examples of these extremely scarce forgeries, all handstamped "Sperati Reproduction" in
violet on reverse with mss '188', the 6 d. value signed by Sperati. Extremely rare trio.
(Photo = 1 395) 300 (€ 220 )
Gilbert and Ellice Islands

2523 1911: Protectorate overprint on Fiji, the mint set of seven values complete, all overprinted
"Specimen" in black or red. Fresh and fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 300.
(Photo = 1 395) 1s/7s * 150 (€ 110 )
2524 1911: Oandanus Pine, set of four values mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, fresh
and fine, large part og., also 1918 War Tax 1 d. red, optd. "Specimen", fine large part og Gi
= £ 210. (Photo = 1 395) 8s/11s+ 26s * 100 (€ 75 )
2525 1912/24: Definitive set of 13 values mint, the fresh and fine complete set overprinted
"Specimen" in black or red, large part og. A very rare set Gi = £ 600. = 1 395)
(Photo 12s/24s * 280 (€ 205 )
2526 1922/27: Die II, the definitive set of five values complete to 10 s. mint, overprinted
"Specimen" in black. Fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce set Gi = £ 275.
(Photo = 1 395) 27s/35s * 120 (€ 90 )
Gold Coast
2527 1881 (May): Cover from Addah to Interlaken / Switzerland endorsed via Liverpool, franked
by 1876 4 d. magenta tied by scarce oval "POST OFFICE / ADDAH / GOLD COAST"
negative seal handstamp in black with Accra transit cds alongside (May 22). Manuscript
'3' in red crayon (1 d. to Gold Coast, 3 d. credit to Great Britain), and red circular "Paid
/ Liverpool / Br. Packet" transit cds (June 24) also on front. Reverse with London cds and
Interlaken arrival (June 26). A delightful and rare cover. Cert. Holcombe (1997).
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 399) 7 6 600 (€ 440 )
Grenada
2528 1883: 4 d. greyish slate, a fine used example on 1884 entire letter to London tied by Grenada
cds (April 26) in black. Reverse with London hooded arrival cds in red (May 12). An
attractive and scarce commercial cover. (Photo = 1 403) 33 6 120 (€ 90 )
India
2529 1846 (Sept): Entire letter from Calcutta to Manchester endorsed "p. Bentinck via Marseilles",
with boxed & dated Calcutta despatch on reverse in red, framed "India" in red on front,
readdressed to Buxton on arrival (Oct 27) with three margined 1841 1 d. red brown tied by
'498' obliterator in black. (Photo = 1 398) 8 6 240 (€ 175 )
2528 (CHF 120)
2516 (CHF 150)

2538 (CHF 240)
2539 (CHF 240)

2547 (CHF 200)
2549 (CHF 340)
2550 (CHF 150)
2559 (CHF 100)

2548 (CHF 150)
2562 (CHF 300)
2561 (CHF 120) 2563 (CHF 340)
ex 2566 (CHF 240)

2567 (CHF 120) 2568 (CHF 180)
2569 (CHF 120) 2570 (CHF 100) 2571 (CHF 150)


CHF approx. €
2530 1855 (July 4): Cover from Adams & Co. in Soerabaya / Netherland East Indies to Glarus
/ Switzerland endorsed "via Trieste" franked by two cut round India 1854/551st. Printing
4 anna blue & red tied by lozenge of dots obliterator in Singapore. Prepaid as far as
Alexandria at single rate, the cover was taxed "9/9" by the Austrian P.O. (9 kr. by land,
9 kr. by ship) in blue ink and a further 6 kr. in black ink. Thereafter charged 90 rappen due
on arrival in red crayon. Reverse with Glarus arrival cds (Aug 31). An attractive and scarce
cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 405) 18 6 1'500 (€ 1'095 )
2531 1854: 4 a. blue and red, Head Die III, Frame Die II; a fine margined used example of good
colour with crisp Calcutta "B/1/ cancel in black. Cert. Vachat (2010) Gi = £ 275.
(Photo = 1 405) 23 140 (€ 100 )
2532 1855 (Dec 8): Cover from Calcutta to Teufen / Switzerland endorsed "Via Triest" at lower
left, franked by fine margined horizontal pair of Fourth Printing 1854/55 4 annas deep blue
& red tied by octagonal "B/1" obliterators of Calcutta. Framed "INDIA / PAID" handstamp
in red and further endorsed at upper right "Str. Bentinck" and prepaid at single rate as far as
Alexandria, the cover was taxed "9/9" by the Austrian P.O. (9 kreuzer by land, 9 kr. by ship)
in blue ink and a further 6 kr. in black ink. Thereafter charged 90 rappen due on arrival in
red crayon. Reverse, lower flap missing, with Calcutta cds in red and Zurich and St. Gallen
(Jan 15, 1856) arrival cds. A charming and very rare cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 405) 23 6 1'200 (€ 875 )
2533 1854: 4 a. red & blue, Frame Die II, Head Die III, with large margins around, tied by
"C/147" in Karikal (French India). Minor ageing in top margin but a fine and rare usage.
(Photo = 1 405) 25 300 (€ 220 )
2534 1854: 2 a. green, a fine horizontal pair on 1858 entire letter from Bombay to Hong Kong
endorsed "per Cadiz" in manuscript at top and with red circular "Bombay-Paid" also on
front. Reverse with Bombay cds in red (May 15) and lightly struck Hong Kong arrival cds
in black. A fine and scarce entire. (Photo = 1 398) 31 6 500 (€ 365 )
2535 1855: 4 a. black on blue glazed paper, a fine unused example of good colour centred to top;
and 8 a. carmine on blue glazed paper with part original gum, nibbed perforations at right
side. Rare Gi = £ 1'300. (Photo = 1 405) 35+ 36 */(*) 340 (€ 250 )
2536 1856/65: Small group with 1856 8 a. carmine, no watermark unused, 1860 8 p. purple on
white paper mint, large part og., and 1865 wmk'd 1/2 a. blue, 1 a. brown and 2 a. orange with 49+ 52+ 54+
large part og Gi = £ 600+. (Photo = 1 395) 59+ 62 */(*) 200 (€ 145 )
2537 1866/67: 4 a. green and 6 a. 8 p. deep slate used on attractive 1869 cover from Akyab
(Burma) to Bordeaux tied by "AKYAB-5" duplex (April 30) in black. Reverse with Calcutta
transit in red and Bordeaux arrival cds (May 29). A delightful cover in outstanding quality.
(Photo = 1 398) 69+ 72 6 340 (€ 250 )
2538 1876: 6 a. pale brown 1876 and 1883 2 a. pale blue used on 1890 registered cover tied with
Cannanore cds's (June 9). Envelope sealed on reverse with margins from the adhesives, with
"SEA POST OFFICE/E" cds and Hamburg arrival. (Photo = 1 403) 81+ 91 6 240 (€ 175 )
2539 1888 (June 28): Registered cover from Cannanpore to Davos / Switzerland franked by 1874
9 p. pale mauve horizontal pair, 1882 1 a. 6 p. sepia and 2 a. blue all tied by "M" obliterators.
Cannanpore registration cachet at left and reverse with small "Sea Post Office" cds (July
3), two Swiss Ambulant cancels and Davos Platz arrival (July 21) cds. A charming cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 403) 78+ 90+ 92 6 240 (€ 175 )
2540 1874/1900: Surface printed mint selection with 1874 9 p. and 1 r.; 1876 6 a. and 12 a.;
1882/90 set of eleven values (the 8 a. being overprinted "Specimen" in black); 1891 and
1892 issues and 1895 high values set of three, 1900 set of five etc., all fresh and fine colours,
small to large part og Gi = £ 300+. (Photo = 1 www) 77-118 * 120 (€ 90 )
2541 1902/11: Edward VII definitive set of 17 values, fine and fresh mint set, the 1/2 a. with perf.
fault and 3 a. with slight mark on face, otherwise a delightful and set of excellent colour, the
rare 25 rupee being particulalry fine Gi = £ 1'400. (Photo = 1 405) 119/147 * 600 (€ 440 )
2542 1911/22: Definitive set of 19 values, single star watermark, fresh and fine mint set of
excellent vibrant colour with both 1 1/2 a. types, large part og Gi = £ 550.
(Photo = 1 405) 151/191 * 300 (€ 220 )
2543 1926/33: High Values with fresh mint examples of 1 r., 2 r., 5 r., and watermark inverted
varieties on 10 r. green & scarlet, 15 r. brown & olive and 25 r. orange & blue, all fine large
part og Gi = £ 375+. (Photo = 1 405) 219w * 150 (€ 110 )
2544 Chinese Expeditionary Force 1900/22 : First issue set of ten values mint, 1905 Postage C1/10+
set of 9 values mint , the 12 a. with vertical crease, otherwise fine; 1914 set of 11 values to C12/C20+
1 rupee mint, all fair to very fine, large part og Gi = £ 350. (Photo = 1 www) C23/34 * 180 (€ 130 )
2545 1902/29: Balance of a mint selection (45 different stamps) with 1929 Airmail set, 1931
Inauguration at Delhi set, and 1925/26 Officials etc. * 60 (€ 45 )
2546 1900/75: Small selection with 80 cards, covers, wrappers and postal stationery items (partly
with additional franking), incl. inland mail, feudatory surcharges and foreign destinations,
housed in one album. 6 240 (€ 175 )
ex 2541 (CHF 600) ex 2542 (CHF 300)
2530 (CHF 1'500)
ex 2543 (CHF 150) ex 2552 (CHF 150)
ex 2604 (CHF 200)
ex 2600 (CHF 240) 2531 (CHF 140) 2533 (CHF 300) ex 2555 (CHF 200)
ex 2605 (CHF 150)
ex 2553 (CHF 240) 2520 (CHF 60) 2535 (CHF 340)
2532 (CHF 1'200) ex 2554 (CHF 750) 2623 (CHF 340)

India:
Airmails Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2547M 1911 (Feb 18): First Aereal Post Allahabad-Naini by Henry Pequet, 3 p. grey (slightly toned
perfs) tied by special purple cachet tied to envelope bearing on reverse official imprint
'United Provinces Exhibition', backstamped "Allahbad 18 FE.11" plus rare "U.P.Exhibition
Camp 19 Feb.11 Allahabad 2.45 PM" cds., also on reverse Muller 1. (Photo = 1 403) 119 6 200 (€ 145 )
2548M 1927 (15. July): Third Souvenir Flight Calcutta-Shillong by Lt. W. H. Vetsch in a 'De
Havilland Moth Light plane', envolpe franked with three adhesives, tied by Calcutta
datestamp (14. July) showing special flight cachet alongside and backstamped on reverse.
Envelope slightly reduced at top Muller 44 = 1'000 pts/Jain p. 105. (Photo = 1 403) 6 150 (€ 110 )
2549M 1932 (22. April): Bertram Atlantis Expedition Germany-India-Australia-Germany Flight,
envelope to Calcutta, franked with 3 p. + 1 a. with Rangoon cancellation, six line "Round
the World Flight" vignette tied by violet "ATLANTIS/JUNKERS, D-1925//ICHAPUR/14
APRIL/1932" cachet, fine. Only 75 covers carried. (Photo = 1 403) 6 340 (€ 250 )
2550M 1941: Indian Air Mail Society's 'V' Campaign - Lot three envelopes, incl. two "ESAU
STARS" with different signatures and one "Don't believe in roumor", all franked 1 a. 3 p.
red showing red "By Air" and 'X' - Calcutta cachets, fine. (Photo = 1 403) 6 150 (€ 110 )
India: Officials
2551 1867/1900: Officials with 1867/73 set of five values mint, 1874/82 1/2 a., 1 a., 4 a. and 8 a.
mint; 1883/99 set of seven values mint and 1900 set of three fine mint, some with faults or
unused, but a scarce group Gi = £ 275+. (Photo = 1 www) */(*) 120 (€ 90 )
2552 1902/09: Officials with set of eight values to 1 r. large part og., 1906 values (2) and high
values set of five of excellent rich colour and large part og. A fine and fresh selection Gi =
£ 330. (Photo = 1 405) O54/O72 * 150 (€ 110 )
2553 1912/13: Official set of 13 values, overprinted Service in black, fresh and very fine mint, the
high values of excellent colour, large part og Gi = £ 475. (Photo = 1 405) O73/O96 * 240 (€ 175 )
2554 1890: Telegraphs "Govt. of India" issue, the complete set of 10 values from 1 a. yellow
green to 50 rupee carmine, the fresh unused set overprinted "SPECIMEN" in brownish-
black, the top two values with minor thinning at top but a rare set of exceptional appearance
Robson Lowe T28/T37/Yvert 19/28 = € 2'200. (Photo = 1 405) (*) 750 (€ 550 )
Indian Feudatory States

2555 Patiala 1884: First issue, ½ a. blue green unused, 2 a. dull blue unused, 4 a. green unused,
scarce 8 a. dull mauve (variety overprinted in black & red) large part og., and 1 r. slate 1+ 3+ 4+
unused Gi = £ 400. (Photo = 1 405) 5b+ 6 */(*) 200 (€ 145 )
2556 Jind 1876: India 1/2 a. blue postal stationery envelope used from Umballa City to Amritsar
franked on reverse with Jind 1/2 a. blue on thin greyish paper cancelled by "F" oval
handstamp in black and, on arrival, by Umritsar cds (May 8). Contrary to opinion with
the lot, the cover is clearly dated "76" in manuscript on front and thus this is a very rare
contemporary usage of this first issue on letter. Cert. RPS (2002). = 1 417)
(Photo J1 6 750 (€ 550 )
2557 Patiala 1885/1906: Stockcards with the fresh mint selection with 1885 issue incl. wide
spacing 2 a. optd. in red, thereafter with 1891 set to 1 r., mint, 1899/1912 values complete
mint, Officials from 1884 to with 23 different all mint. * 100 (€ 75 )
2558 Indian Convention States 1887/1947: Collection in a red album with complete sets mostly
to 1 r. value, including Official sets (again mostly to 1 r. value); from Chamba, Jind, Nabha,
Patiala. A fine lot with some better values noted and high catalogue value. * 300 (€ 220 )
India used abroad

2559 Used in Muscat 1906 (Dec 30): Cover and complete original contents franked on reverse
with India 1906 1/2 a. green tied by fine "Muscat" cds in black. Part Bahrain arrival cds
alongside. (Photo = 1 403) 149 6 100 (€ 75 )
2560

CHF approx. €
2560 Used in Singapore 1855 (Nov 16): Double rate cover from Singapore to Glarus /
Switzerland endorsed "Via Triest", with blue Company cachet at lower left of "Rautenberg,
Schmidt & Co. / Singapore", franked by India 1854/55 Fourth Printing 4 annas blue and red
single and pair (slight stain at lower corner in margin only) and further 4 a. deep blue and red
all with good margins and cancelled by dotted lozenge obliterator in black. In Alexandria
the cover was rated by the Austrian P.O. "9/9" in blue ink (9 kr. by land, 9 kr. by ship) and
again with '36/12' in ink. Thereafter taxed '180' rappen to pay on arrival in Switzerland, with
Glarus arrival cds in blue on reverse. An extremely rare and fine cover. Cert. Robson Lowe
(1996).
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. 22+ 23 6 30'000 (€ 21'900 )
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CHF approx. €
2561 1872 (Oct 5): Cover and contents to Bombay franked by India 1865 ½ a. blue tied by "18"
duplex and, at right strike of the datestamp half of the duplex "BAGHDAD" in black (Proud
KD3). Reverse with Bombay arrival cds in red. (Photo = 1 403) 54 6 120 (€ 90 )
2562 1877 (Oct 10): Cover from Baghdad to Bombay, dated in arabic manuscript 1294) franked
on reverse with India 1873 ½ a. blue tied by "BAGDAD / K-6" duplex (Proud Type KD5) in black.
The earliest recorded usage of this duplex. Bombay arrival cds alongside (Nov 5). A fine and
rare cover. (Photo = 1 403) 76 6 300 (€ 220 )
2563 1881 (Sept 28): Cover from Baghdad to Lt. Colonel Miles, Her Majesty's Political Agent
in Zanzibar franked by India 1 a. deep brown and 2 a. orange tied by "B" in bars obliterator
(Proud Type K6). Countersigned at lower left and dated in manuscript, reverse with "BÁGDAD."
(Oct 6) datestamp (Type D4) - earliest recorded usage by three years. Slight cover crease away
from adhesives but a remarkable and rare cover to an unusual destination.
(Photo = 1 403) 59+ 62 6 340 (€ 250 )
2564 1882 (Aug 19): Cover to Bombay franked by 1873 ½ a. blue tied by small "BAGDAD"
squared circle datestamp (Proud Type KD8) and in manuscript, also four further Indian stamps
cancelled by same datestamp. 6 100 (€ 75 )
2565 1882 (Sept 7): Registered cover to Madras franked on reverse with 1865 1 a. deep brown,
2 a. orange and 1873 ½ a. blue (2) all tied by "B" in bars obliterator (Proud Type K6). "BAGDAD."
cds alongside (D3, only known example) and at right a superb strike of very rare "BAGDAD"
registration handstamp (R4) in black-the earliest recorded date of use. Usual small faults but
a rare cover for the specialist. (Photo = 1 399) 59+ 62+ 76 6 500 (€ 365 )
2566 1883 (Aug 23): Cover to Bombay, trimmed at upper right, franked on reverse with India
1873 ½ a. blue tied by bold "B" obliterator (Proud Type K6), with rare single ring "BÁGDAD."
datestamp (D4) alongside. The earliest recorded date of use of this datestamp (the cover being
dated in arabic 1300). Rare, also a small piece with six ½ a blue cancelled by the same
datestamp. (Photo = 1 403) 76 6 240 (€ 175 )
2567 1886 (Nov 13): Registered cover from Baghdad to Madras, extensive faults to front panel,
franked on reverse with 1882/90 ½ a. blue green and 2 a. blue tied by circular "B" obliterator
(Proud Type K7) and by large part framed registration handstamp "BAGDAD" (Type R4) with single
ring "BAGDAD" cds alongside (D5): latest recorded date of use by two weeks. Despite
faults, a scarce cover, most unusually travelling direct to Madras and not via Bombay.
(Photo = 1 403) 85+ 92 6 120 (€ 90 )
2568 1887 (Oct 30): Unpaid cover to Baghdad from Hyderabad, routed via Bombay (Nov 1) and
struck with framed "Postage Due / One Anna" in black, fine strike of "BAGDAD" cds (Proud
D5, with year date) applied on arrival ("27 Nov 87"), a later date by a full year than recorded by
Proud. (Photo = 1 403) 6 180 (€ 130 )
2569 1895 (Dec 27): Registered cover to England with India 1882/90 ½ a. blue green, 2 a. pale
blue and 1876 6 a. bistre (2, one contemporarily defective), all tied by newly introduced
"BAGDAD" cds (Proud KD10) in black. St. Leonards Station Office cds of receipt on reverse of
a most attractive cover. (Photo = 1 403) 81+ 85+ 91 6 120 (€ 90 )
2570 1897 (Oct 7): Cover franked on reverse with India 1882 ½ a. blue green pair tied by
"BAGDAD" cds in black (Proud KD10), with single ring "BUSHIRE" arrival cds (Oct 16) at
left. Scarce. (Photo = 1 403) 85 6 100 (€ 75 )
2571 1902 (Nov 28): Postcard of Baghdad set registered to Austria with India 1900 ½ a. pale
yellow green and 2 a. 6 p. ultramarine tied by "Bagdad" cds (Proud KD10) and framed registration
handstamp at left (R6). A fine and scarce usage. (Photo = 1 403) 113+ 118 6 150 (€ 110 )
2572 1903 (Feb 9): Cover franked on reverse with India 1900 ½ a. pale yellow green tied
by "BAGDAD" cds in black (Proud KD10), with single ring "MUSCAT" arrival cds at left.
Scarce. (Photo = 1 410) 113 6 100 (€ 75 )
2573 1906 (March 26): Registered Sample Mail cover (Echantillons Sans Valeur) franked by
1902 ½ a. green and 2 a. 6 p. ultramarine tied by "BAGDAD-REG" datestamp (Proud R10) with
framed registered cachet alongside (R6). A most unusual usage: rate of registration 2 annas +
1 a. for Sample Mail not exceeding 4 ounces. (Photo = 1 410) 122+ 126 6 120 (€ 90 )
2574 1907 (Dec 2): India 1 a. carmine on reverse of delightful postcard tied by Bagdad cds (Type
KD10) produced for the "Euphrates & Tigris Navigation Company" showing S. S. Bloss-
Lynch in the River Tigris. Superb and scarce. (Photo = 1 410) 150 6 80 (€ 60 )
2575 1917 (Sept 12): Unpaid Censored cover to Yezd / Persia, struck on obverse with half-round
"Baghdad / Due / As." handstamp (Proud UP14) reverse with "Bagdad" (Proud D10) cds in black
(the earliest recorded usage by eight months!); thence via Bushire (Sept 29) and transferred
to Persian P.O. in Bouchir with Shiraz transit on front. A scarce cover that should be opened
for display. (Photo = 1 410) 6 150 (€ 110 )
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CHF approx. €
2576 1868 (May 8): Cover to Bombay franked by India 1865 ½ a. blue pair, one stamp defective,
tied by "357" numeral of Basra (Proud KD2) - earliest recorded usage by nearly a year - with
single ring "BUSSORAH" cds below (D1-third month of use) in black. Bombay arrival cds on
reverse of an important cover, very possibly the earliest known stamped cover from Basra.
(Photo = 1 410) 54 6 150 (€ 110 )
2577 1869 (Dec 30): Cover at double weight (exceeding 1 tola) used from Basra to Bombay
franked on reverse with 1865 1 a. pale brown tied by "357" numeral duplex of Basra (Proud
KD3) - earliest recorded usage by over a year - also tied by single ring "BUSSORAH" cds (D1)
in black. It appears that until 1871 the datestamp part of the duplex was deliberately omitted.
Bombay arrival cds on obverse in red. Slight opening tear not affecting adhesive, a scarce
cover. (Photo = 1 410) 58 6 150 (€ 110 )
2578 1870 (May 11): Somewhat truncated cover to Bombay, sent unpaid with "BUSREH"
despatch cds in black (Proud Type D2), struck with rare "INDIA UNPAID" in black (Type UP1)
scored through in ink) and either a second upright strike applied or the handstamp was
altered to "INDIA PAID". Bombay arrival cds on reverse (June 4). Despite the faults, a very
scarce cover and the latest recorded date of use of the Unpaid marking. (Photo = 1 410) 6 160 (€ 115 )
2579 1870 (Dec): Cover from Basra to Bombay, dated in arabic manuscript 1287, franked on
reverse with India 1865 ½ a. blue tied by "BUSREH / 19" duplex (Proud Type KD4) with Bombay
arrival cds in red (Dec 31) on obverse. Small opening tear, and strike a bit weak, but first
recorded month of use of this cancellation. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 100 (€ 75 )
2580 1871 (May 18): Cover from Basra to Bombay, with contents, franked on reverse with India
1865 ½ a. blue tied by poor "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex (Proud Type KD3) in black - the earliest
recorded date of use - with "BUSSORAH" datestamp (Type D1) alongside struck in red ink.
Bombay arrival cds (June 6) alongside. Cover with extensive faults (separated) but very
rare, also a defective block of four ½ a. with "357* duplex. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 240 (€ 175 )
2581 1871 (Aug 24): Cover from Basra to Bombay franked on reverse by India 1865 ½ a. blue
tied by fine (for this) strike of "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex in black (Proud Type KD3) - this being
the earliest date recorded in Proud, which volume omits the final "H" in Bussorah. Obverse
of cover with fine strike of "BUSREH" datestamp (D2) in black and unusual framed "4AS"
marking. Subject to the usual small imperfections but a rare cover. = 1 410)
(Photo 54 6 340 (€ 250 )
2582 1871 (Sept 6): Large piece of registered cover with India 1865 ½ a. blue (2), 1 a. brown (2)
and 1866 4 a. green all tied by fine strikes of "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex (Proud Type KD3) in
black with fine strike of four line boxed registration handstamp "REGISTERED / O(ffice)
Busreh / N(umber) 162 - W(eight) 10-16 / D(ate) 7-9-71" in red (Type R1), the earliest recorded
usage of this registration handstamp. (Photo = 1 410) 54+ 58+ 69 5 100 (€ 75 )
2583 1872 (Jan 27): Entire letter sent registered from Basra to Bombay, reverse franked by India
1865 ½ a. blue (ten examples including two blocks of four, some with damage on opening)
all tied by "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex (Proud Type KD3). Obverse of cover with superb strike
(as illustrated in Proud) of the four line boxed registration handstamp "REGISTERED /
O(ffice) Busreh / N(umber) 265 - W(eight) 12-16 / D(ate) 27-1-72" in black (Type R1). Despite
the faults an important and rare entire. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 400 (€ 290 )
2584 1872 (Feb 2): Cover from Basra to Bombay, dated in arabic manuscript 1289, franked on
arrival cds in red (March 11) alongside. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 150 (€ 110 )
2585 1872 (April 3): Registered cover from Basra to Bombay franked on reverse with India 1 a.
pale brown, defective, and 2 a. orange pair, tied by bold "BUSREH / 19" duplex (Proud Type
KD4) with fine strike of four line boxed registration handstamp "REGISTERED / O(ffice)
Busreh / N(umber) 8 - W(eight) 12-16 / D(ate) 3-4-72" in black (Type R1). Despite faults a rare
cover. (Photo = 1 410) 58+ 62 6 300 (€ 220 )
2586 1873 (May 26): Cover and complete contents from Basra to Bombay, franked on reverse
with India 1865 ½ a. blue tied by "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex (Proud Type KD3), unusually
struck alongside with "BUSREH" datestamp (May 27) in red (Type D2). Bombay arrival cds
(June 13) alongside. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 180 (€ 130 )
2587 1873 (June 13): Cover from Basra to Bombay franked on reverse with India 1865 ½ a. blue tied
by "BUSSORAH / 357" duplex (Proud Type KD3) in black - the latest recorded date of use - with
"BUSREH" datestamp (Type D2) alongside. Flap missing but a scarce cover. (Photo = 1 410) 54 (6) 180 (€ 130 )
2588 1874 (July 9): Cover from Basra to Bombay, dated in arabic manuscript 1291, franked on
arrival cds in red (March 11) alongside. Small opening tear, but with full contents, a scarce
cover: the latest recorded usage of this duplex. (Photo = 1 410) 76 6 180 (€ 130 )
2589 1874 (Nov 3): Cover from Basra to Bushire, dated in arabic manuscript 1291, franked
on obverse with India 1865 ½ a. blue tied by "BUSREH / 19" duplex (Proud Type KD4) with
BUSHIRE arrival cds in black (Nov 13) on reverse. By this date the duplex appears to have
become very worn and the year date appears to be missing. (Photo = 1 410) 54 6 150 (€ 110 )
2572 (CHF 100)

2574 (CHF 80)
2573 (CHF 120)
2575 (CHF 150) 2577 (CHF 150)
2576 (CHF 150)
ex 2578 (CHF 160) 2580 (CHF 240)
2579 (CHF 100)
2581 (CHF 340) 2583 (CHF 400)

2582 (CHF 100)
2584 (CHF 150) 2586 (CHF 180)

2585 (CHF 300)
2587 (CHF 180)

2589 (CHF 150)
2588 (CHF 180)
2590 (CHF 150) 2591 (CHF 240) 2592 (CHF 120)

2594 (CHF 140) 2595 (CHF 200)

2593 (CHF 300)
2597 (CHF 300)

2596 (CHF 120)
2599 (CHF 120)
2602 (CHF 100)

2601 (CHF 80)
2603 (CHF 240)
2609 (CHF 150)

2608 (CHF 80)
2607 (CHF 100)
2619 (CHF 240) 2626 (CHF 150)

2618 (CHF 80)
2646 (CHF 240) 2645 (CHF 150) 2660 (CHF 80)


CHF approx. €
2590 1875 (Dec 2): Cover, fragile and with some faults, from Basra to Bombay, dated 1292 in
arabic manuscript, franked on reverse with India 1873 ½ a. blue tied by three strikes of
"BUSREH" datestamp (Proud Type D2) in black. The latest recorded usage of this datestamp and
very rare used as a cancelling device. (Photo = 1 410) 76 6 150 (€ 110 )
2591 1877 (March 22): India ½ a. blue postal stationery envelope, dated in arabic manuscript
1294, good used example to Bombay cancelled "BUSREH / I K-6" duplex in black, the
earliest recorded date of use by 6 months (Proud Type KD5). Reverse with Bombay arrival cds
(April 9). Rare. (Photo = 1 410) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2592 1878 (July 3): Envelope from Basra to Bombay, with contents dated 1295 in arabic, franked
on reverse with India 1873 ½ a. blue, cancelled "BUSREH / I K-6" duplex in black (Proud Type
KD5). Bombay arrival cds (July 17) alongside. Scarce. (Photo = 1 410) 76 6 120 (€ 90 )
2593 1880 (Oct 28): Cover from Basra to Bombay (arabic manuscript date 1297) franked on
reverse with India ½ a. blue tied by bold "B" obliterator (Proud KD6) in black. "BUSREH."
datestamp alongside (D4) also in black and Bombay arrival cds (Nov 12). A rare and fine
cover: the earliest recorded dates of use of both of the Basra cancellations.
(Photo = 1 411) 76 6 300 (€ 220 )
2594 1882 (Oct 19): Unpaid stampless cover to Bombay, struck on departure with "BUSRAH."
cds (Proud Type D5) and, alongside and without doubt applied on departure framed "POSTAGE
DUE / ONE ANNA" in black (UP10). Bombay arrival cds at left (Nov 3). Cover slightly
truncated at side but a very scarce usage. (Photo = 1 411) 76 6 140 (€ 100 )
2595 1884 (April 12): Cover from Basra to Bombay franked on reverse with India ½ a. blue tied
by bold "B" obliterator (Proud KD6) in black. "BAGDAD" datestamp alongside (D5, but with year date)
also in black and Bombay arrival cds (May 20). A rare and fine cover: the earliest recorded
date of use of the Bagdad D5 datestamp. (Photo = 1 411) 76 6 200 (€ 145 )
2596 1889 (Oct 17): Cover and contents from Basra to Muscat, franked on reverse with India
1882/90 ½ a. blue green tied by neat "BUSRAH" squared circle datestamp (Proud Type KD9)
- earliest recorded date of use. "Muscat" arrival cds well struck at right (Oct 25). Small
imperfections to envelope but very scarce. (Photo = 1 411) 85 6 120 (€ 90 )
2597 1896 (July 2): Registered cover to Bombay franked on reverse with India 1882/90 ½ a.
blue-green in a marginal block of four, contemporary fault, and on front with 1 a. brown-
purple tied by "BUSRAH" squared circle datestamp (Proud Type KD10). Alongside a perfect
strike of rare "BUSRAH" registration cachet with manuscript 162 numerator (Type R3) being
the illustrated example in Proud and the earliest recorded usage. A rare and most attractive
cover. (Photo = 1 411) 85+ 88 6 300 (€ 220 )
2598 1871/1913: The balance of the India Used in Iraq collection, on leaves and loose with array
of covers / cards (30) and a large assortment of Indian and IEF adhesives showing all types
of cancellations, mostly collected for dates of use etc. A fine and interesting lot for the
specialist in this area, if somewhat messily presented, however careful viewing will repay
the purchaser. 500 (€ 365 )
Iraq
2599 1898 (Nov 14): Cover from Paris to Bushire franked by Type Sage 25 c. black on rose,
endorsed "Via Brindisi" at top, with "Sea Post Office-B" cds (Nov 28), much readdressed
on arrival in Bushire (Dec 14) with Mohammera cds's (2) and eventual "BUSRAH" arrival
cds (Jan 3, 1899). An unusual destination for French mail. (Photo = 1 411) 6 120 (€ 90 )
2600 British Occupation 1918/21: Overprinted on Turkey, the complete mint set of 13 values,
all centrally perforated "Specimen" reading down. Fine colours, large part og. A rare set
Gi = £ 500. (Photo = 1 405) 1s/14s * 240 (€ 175 )
2601M 1922: British Occupation 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red postal stationery envelope, up-rated with
two 1918 4 a. on 1¾ pi., sent airmail to England and tied by Baghdad datestamps in black.
(Photo = 1 411) 7 6 80 (€ 60 )
2602M 1918/21: 12 a. on Turkey 5 pi. deep lilac used with 1|2 a. on Turkey 10 pa. green pair, tied to
registered 1922 Airmail cover to UK by Bagdad cds's (July 10). Registration cachet at lower
left, transit and arrival cds (Aug 8) on reverse. A fine commercial usage.
(Photo = 1 411) 10+ 16 6 100 (€ 75 )
2603M 1925 (Aug 26): O.H.M.S. envelope from Mosul, addressed to Chief Engineer of the Iraq
Railways in Baghdad, sent by the Air Mail service (endorsed at top) and struck on arrival
with "ARMY SIGNALS / AHQ" (Army Head Quarters) datestamp in black of the following
day. Rare. (Photo = 1 411) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2604 1923/25: Views set of 13 values complete mint, fresh and fine, all overprinted "Specimen"
in red (2 r. black) and in black. Fresh colours, large part og Gi = £ 450. = 1 405)
(Photo 41s/53s * 200 (€ 145 )
2605 1923/25: Views set of 12 Official values complete mint, fresh and fine, all overprinted
"Specimen" in red (2 r. black) and in black. Fresh colours, one or two with minor
imperfections, large part og Gi = £ 425. (Photo = 1 405) O54s/O65s 150 (€ 110 )

CHF approx. €
2606 1924/25: Views set of 12 Official values complete mint (second issue), fresh and fine, all
overprinted "Specimen" in red or black. Fresh colours, large part og. A scarce set Gi = £ 425.
(Photo = 1 417) O66s/O77s * 200 (€ 145 )
2607 1927 (Jan 27): Cover to London, franked by 1923 6 a. greenish blue, corner fault, tied
by Baghdad cds; red imperforate "Overland Mail" label at left and reverse with unusual
"Syria Anti-Tuberculosis Society" 1½ pi. red and black label. Also a set of four imperforate
gummed pairs: 4 f. purple, 10 f. red, 20 f. green and 50 f. pale blue, issued for "Children's
Welfare Association in Iraq". (Photo = 1 411) 47 6 100 (€ 75 )
2608M 1927 (Aug 12): OHMS Airmail cover to England franked by 1923 ½ a. olive-green and 4 a.
violet tied by "Lower Baghdad" cds with superb strike of scarce "R.A.F. / SIGNALS" cds at
lower left. (Photo = 1 411) 41+ 46 6 80 (€ 60 )
2609M 1927 (Nov 12): Battered cover to Mrs. Cox in Portsmouth with four 1923/25 1½ a. lake,
with long, readable letter describing three RAF Southampton Supermarine Flying Boats
landing on the Tigris on a demonstration Flight: "Mr. Lancaster and Mrs Keith Miller
landed in an Avro Avion, they are going from England to Australia; then the following day
three RAF Southampton Flying Boats arrived from Southampton on their "swank" Tour ..."
A fascinating and early letter. (Photo = 1 411) 43 6 150 (€ 110 )
2610 1927: 1 rupee red brown, and Official 1 r. red brown, each overprinted "Specimen" in black;
fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 110. (Photo = 1 www) 78s+ O79s * 50 (€ 35 )
2611 1931: Definitive set of 13 values to rare 25 r. violet, the complete mint set perforated
"Specimen". Large part og. and of fresh vibrant colours. A magnificent and rare set Gi =
£ 800. (Photo = 1 417) 80s/92s * 400 (€ 290 )
2612 1931: Official overprinted set of 13 values to rare 25 r. violet, the complete mint set
perforated "Specimen". Large part og. and of fresh vibrant colours. A magnificent and rare
set Gi = £ 800. (Photo = 1 417) O93s/O105s * 400 (€ 290 )
2613 1932: Surcharged with new values, a fresh and fine mint large part set of 15 values set to
1/2 d. on 10 r. scarlet, large part og. Gi = £ 100+. (Photo = 1 www) 106/120 * 50 (€ 35 )
2614 1932: Official issues surcharged with new values, a fresh and fine complete mint of 16
values set to 1 d. on 25 r. violet, large part og. Rare Gi = £ 350. (Photo = 1 417) O122/O137 * 180 (€ 130 )
2615 1932: Official set of 17 values to 1 d. claret, fresh and fine colours, all perforated "Specimen". O155s/
Large part og., a very scarce set Gi = £ 475. (Photo = 1 417) O171s * 240 (€ 175 )
2616M 1928 (Oct 15): R.A.F. Telegram form congratulating the crew of Vickers Victoria J 8233 on
non-stop flight to Egypt "your fine performance on reaching Abu Suweir yesterday" from
their Commanding Officer in Baghdad handstamped "RAF Depot M.E." in black. Also a
photograph of the aeroplane concerned. Unique.
The normal practice on flights from Baghdad to Egypt was for the Pilots to stop for the night
at Ziza, near Amman (Jordan) or at Ramleh in Palestine and also to take on fuel overnight.
However, on the flight of October 14, 1928 the Vickers Victoria J 8233 piloted by Flying
Officer Switzer and crewed by LAC Cox (mechanic) and LAC Sharp (wireless operator)
completed a non-stop Flight. 6 300 (€ 220 )
2617M 1929 (April 23): Airmail letter franked by 1923/25 1½ a. lake (4) and 3 a. grey-blue tied by
Cantonment cds, and mailed to Mrs Cox in Portsmouth. Interesting content from LAC Cox
(mechanic) with 70 Squadron re Kabul disturbances: (an aircraftman) was in a machine
shot down by the rebels and managed to escape, he was the means whereby 70 Sq. were
informed by Wireless as to the condition of affairs, state of snow on the landing ground
etc." Cox goes on to mention the Vickers Victoria J8233 had been replaced by a new 'metal'
V.V.J8921. Faults to cover but most unusual.
Between December 1928 and February 1929 Units of RAF 70 Squadron based at Baghdad
were attached to Kabul, Afghanistan to assist with evacuation of Civilian residents due to
riots. 43+ 45 6 200 (€ 145 )
2618 1932: The world's first airletter form, designed by Douglas W. Gumbley for the Iraq
Government for light-weight letter use, with King Faisal I design 15 f. deep blue. A fine
unused example of this scarce letter-sheet, slight buckling due to gummed flaps, scarce.
(Photo = 1 411) 6 80 (€ 60 )
2619M 1933 (Jan 4): First Flight on new service to India via Kuwait, registered cover franked by
1932 10 f. on 2 a. orange, 1932 3 f. green and 8 f. scarlet all tied by "Baghdad-Reg" cds; with
framed "First Flight / Baghdad-Kuwait" handstamp in red alongside. Kuwait arrival cds on 111+ 139+
reverse (Jan 7). Only 53 letters were flown. A rare cover. (Photo = 1 411) 142 6 240 (€ 175 )

CHF approx. €
2620M 1937 (May 31): OHMS envelope sent on first day of flights from Dhibban Airport (Lake
Habbaniya) to Hinaidi (Baghdad) Airport after the RAF had been forced to move base from
Hinaidi due to the 1937 Anglo-Iraq Treaty. Envelope struck with circular "Headquarters
/ Aircraft Dept. RAF Dhibban" cachet in black. Just 11 covers carried on the first day of
this service.
Prior to this service starting by Air, all journeys between Airports were effected by taxi.
A letter from the UK (May 10) to Hinaidi and forwarded to Dhibban by the taxi service
is included with the lot, together with an order signed by Wing Commander Townesend
detailing the transfer. 6 200 (€ 145 )
2621M 1923/1963: Airmail Collection on leaves and loose with many items from RAF correspondents
(Mathews and Cox correspondences, the latter with fascinating enclosed letters), many
covers (120) showing the development of the early Flights and Internal Airmails, "Basrah-
Cairo" covers (3), yellow Air Mail labels used on covers/cards (5), Instructional markings,
later KLM Flights etc., 1934 First Flights, Salvaged Mail cover, 1942 Airgraph with
"Untraceable 02E Paiforce" in red on envelope, some remarkable ephemera noted including
RAF and Paiforce Baggage Labels (3), Christmas Greetings cards ex RAF in Hinaidi etc. A
superb lot. 6 1'000 (€ 730 )
2622 PAIFORCE (Persia & Iran Force) 1942/46: The magnificent collection on sixteen leaves
with 20 covers (all Censored) from Polish Forces serving with Paiforce, with 1942 cover to
Teheran handstamped "Paiforce" in violet from FPO 101 in Baghdad, stamped covers from
FPO 101 with GB or K.U.T. adhesives, 1943 covers (3) from Habbaniya Airfield or Baghdad
with GB adhesives tied FPO 106, covers from Mosul (2) one with Indian franking tied
FPO 111, from Altun Kopru with FPO 111A, from As Sadiya with covers (2) one with Iraq
franking, Jan 1943 form with FPO 113 and 116 datestamps, covers from Kirkuk with Indian
and Iraqi frankings tied FPO 113 and one from FPO 117, covers (2) from Khanaquin with
Indian franking tied FPO 114, cover from Qizil Ribat with FPO 117, from Khanaquin with
India franking tied FPO 118, and cover from Kirkuk with Indian adhesives tied FPO 124. A
superb and rare collection, ripe for further Exhibit expansion. See Proud "Iraq" pages 145-
150. 6 2'000 (€ 1'460 )
2623 1958: Republic & Official surcharge on 1942 200 f. red-orange, a dramatic vertical strip
of three with lower stamp showing "Overprint Omitted" variety, slight crease of upper pair
(the possible cause of the variety). A fine and rare piece with large part or unmounted og.
(Photo = 1 405) O479 var * 340 (€ 250 )
2624 1958: Republic Overprints collection on leaves, with values mint and used, with multiples
and covers; with 1 d. claret (Gi. 418) in block of four mint, including transposed overprint
varieties in multiples (Gi 426a, 427a, 432a), Official 1 a. blue pair with transposed overprint (Gi.
O460a) and on cover with transposed overprint (Gi O498a), Official 3 f. brown-lake in used strip
of five with Type II opt., 6 f. carmine in used block of four Type II, 10 f. blue with type-
written overprint (provisional usage) etc. A fresh and fine lot for Exhibit expansion. 500 (€ 365 )
2625 Kurdistan 1919/24: The collection of 20 items on leaves with Local Issue for Southern
Kurdistan (Sulaimaniya area) produced for Shaikh Mahmoud with no less than 21 adhesives
from this issue, with issued stamps on glazed coloured paper: 1 anna black on bright green
mint (4) and used (5, one in a very rare pair showing arabic figure "1" inverted); 8 a. black on
olive green mint (2) and used (3, one used on piece and another with part circular datestamp
- the only such usage in this collection); 1 rupee black on purple mint (2, one with inverted
arabic figure "1"); 5 rupee black on bright vermilion mint (2, one is marginal from top of
sheet). Also the Colour Trials including 8 annas in colour of both issued 1 r. purple and
8 a. in colour of issued 5 r. bright vermilion marginal mint. A wonderful lot which is almost
impossible to duplicate, which formed the basis of an article in "The London Philatelist"
(October 2002). 5'000 (€ 3'650 )
Kenya
2626M 1927 (Feb 10): 20 c. orange on grey postal stationery envelope sent on First Flight to
London, up-rated with 1922 50 c. grey tied by Nairobi cds's; fine strike of circular "1st
Kenya-Sudan-Air Mail" datestamp in red (April 15). Reverse with Cairo transit (Feb 20). A
scarce cover Müller 2 = 1000 points. (Photo = 1 411) 85 6 150 (€ 110 )
View in Penang
2627
Malaysia
CHF approx. €
2627 1869 (Sept 25): Cover from Penang to Niederuzwyl / Switzerland handstamped with private
"VIA TRIEST" in blue, franked by rare1867 24 c. on India 8 a. carmine in combination with
1867/72 12 c. blue and 24 c. green (with part Company chop in blue) all tied by "PENANG
/ D17" duplex in black. On arrival the cover was taxed '80' rappen in blue crayon and altered
to '120' in red crayon manuscript to pay. Reverse with Luzern and Uzwyl datestamps (Nov
1). An extremely rare first issue cover to a most unusual destination. Signed Holcombe.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. 8+ 15+ 16 6 4'000 (€ 2'920 )
2628 1874 (Jan 9): Cover from Tillson, Hermann & Co., in Manila / Philippines to Winterthur /
Switzerland endorsed "via Marseilles", franked by Straits Settlements 1867/72 8 c. orange-
yellow and 12 c. blue tied by grid obliterator of Singapore. Red "SINGAPORE / PAID" cds
below (Jan 18) and carried by French Steamer with octagonal "POS. AN. V. SUEZ / P.F.
AMB. MARS" entry marking (Feb 21) in red. Reverse with Winterthur arrival cds (Feb 23).
A marvellous and extremely attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. (Photo = 1 421) 14+ 15 6 850 (€ 620 )
Malaysian States
2629 Johore 1922/41: Various values (as supplied in lieu of 'Specimens') all in unmounted vertical
strips of three: 1 c., 2 c. green, 4 c., 5 c., 6 c., 10 c. purple & yellow, 12 c. ultramarine,
25 c., 30 c. 40 c., 50 c., $ 1., $ 2. and $ 5 all unmounted original gum, some values with
typical browning. A rare group Gi = £ 450+. (Photo = 1 417) 103-124 ** 200 (€ 145 )

CHF approx. €
2630 1948/60: Group of three mint sets of each issue of 1940 8 c. black & blue (Gi = £ 66), 1948
Silver Wedding (Gi = £ 75), 1949 UPU and 1960 definitive set of 11 to $ 5 excluding the 10 c.
value; fresh and fine unmounted og Gi = £ 290+. ** 100 (€ 75 )
2631 1949/55: Sultan Ibrahim, definitive set of 21 to $ 5 green & brown, three complete sets in
single or strips of three, fresh and fine, unmounted original gum Gi = £ 330.
(Photo = 1 417) 133/147 ** 150 (€ 110 )
2632 1938: Postage Due set of five values, fresh mint examples (four are marginal from top of
sheet), all perforated "Specimen". A delightful and scarce set Gi = £ 160. (Photo = 1 www) D1s/D5s ** 80 (€ 60 )
2633 Negri Sembilan 1935/36: Pre-War definitive issue, mint set of 16 to $ 5 (excluding the 1941 21s+ 22s+
values and additional 6 c. scarlet) all perforated "Specimen", fresh and fine, unmounted og. 29s/31s+
Scarce. (Photo = 1 417) 33s/39s ** 120 (€ 90 )
2634 1949: Arms definitive set of 21, three superb unmounted og sets Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 www) 42/62 ** 120 (€ 90 )
2634A 1948/1969: Stockcard with mint 1948 Silver Wedding, UPU, Coronation, 1957 definitive 40+ 41+
set and through to 1965/69 issue, three sets of each unmounted mint. 63/87 ** 100 (€ 75 )
2635 Pahang 1935: Definitive set of 14 values (as issued before 1937) mint, excluding 3 c., 6 c.,
8 c. scarlet and 15 c.; fresh and fine examples, all perforated "Specimen", large part og.
(Photo = 1 417) * 140 (€ 100 )
2636 Perak 1881/1900: Stockcard with 1881 large "Perak" 2 c. brown mint, 1884/91 overprinted
2 c. rose (4 different), 1886 and 1887 provisional 1 c. on 2 c. rose, 1889 Official 2 c. rose
and 4 c. brown, 1900 overprinted set of seven mint etc. A difficult to assemble selection,
condition varies but most fine Gi = £ 650+. (Photo = 1 www) * 240 (€ 175 )
2637 1895/99: Tiger set of 15 values (including the $ 25), fair to very fine mint examples all
overprinted "Specimen" in black, some dulling of the colours on $ 2 and $ 5, fair to fine
large part to part original gum Gi = £ 700. (Photo = 1 417) 66s/80s * 300 (€ 220 )
2638 1935: Definitive set, wmk. MSCA., fresh and fine mint set of 14 values (excluding 1937
6 c.), all with hooded perforated "Specimen". Superb, large part original gum Gi = £ 350+. 88s/91s+
(Photo = 1 417) 93s/102s * 120 (€ 90 )
2639 Sarawak. 1928/29: Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, definitive set of 15 values, fresh and fine
mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red (5 c. perf "Specimen"), large part og Gi =
£ 275. (Photo = 1 417) 76s/90s * 140 (€ 100 )
2640 1932: Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, definitive set of 15 values, fresh and fine mint, nibbed perf.
at top of $ 1 value, all perforated "Specimen", large part og Gi = £ 325. = 1 417)
(Photo 91s/105s * 120 (€ 90 )
2641 1934: Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, definitive set of 20 values (without the six values issued
in 1941), fresh and fine mint, all perforated "Specimen", large part og, scarce and very fine
Gi = £ 600 for full set. (Photo = 1 417) * 200 (€ 145 )
2642 No lot. ()
Malta
2643 1882/1921 : Mint selection (16) with 1882 1/2 d. orange yellow, wmk CA; 1885 set of six
unused (1 s. with gum); 1886 5 s. rose mint with minor faults, 1902 1 d. on 2 1/2 d. blue
optd. "Specimen" fine og., 1919 2 s. 6 d. olive mint, 1921 Script CA 10 s. black overprinted
"Specimen" etc. (Photo = 1 417) * 220 (€ 160 )
2644 1922/70: The nearly complete unused collection on album pages, incl. better sets and values
to 5 sh., fresh and fine. */** 750 (€ 550 )
Mauritius
2645 1850 (Dec 5): Entire letter from Calcutta to Mauritius endorsed "per Barque Caliphurnia"
with red framed "Calcutta-GPO-Ship Letter" of despatch on reverse, struck on arrival with
fine strikes of straight line "Ship Letter" and Crown "Mauritius-GPO" datestamp (Jan 3) in
black (note year error). (Photo = 1 411) 6 150 (€ 110 )
2646 1865 (May): Stampless cover from Mauritius (despatch cds on reverse) to Bordeaux,
endorsed "per Steamer "Sultan" via Suez" at top, the P & O Steamer left Mauritius on May
7, thence via Suez where cover tranferred to P&O "Delta" arriving in Marseille (June 3) and
struck with red entry cds and framed Accountancy marking "GB / 1F 62 4/10c" in black (Salles
2131, Van Der Linden fig. 1600). Charged 6 decimes due in black. Flap missing but scarce.
(Photo = 1 411) 6 240 (€ 175 )
2647 1848: Reprint Proofs of "Post Office" 1 d. and 2 d. values on two separate sheetlets in
orange and in blue, also Sherwin issue reprint 1 d. orange (unissued) and 2 d. blue in corner
marginal horizontal pairs. (Photo = 1 www) (*) 100 (€ 75 )
2556 (CHF 750)
ex 2629 (CHF 200)
ex 2606 (CHF 200) ex 2631 (CHF 150) ex 2633 (CHF 120)
ex 2612 (CHF 400)

ex 2611 (CHF 400) ex 2614 (CHF 180) ex 2615 (CHF 240) 2637 (CHF 300)
ex 2635 (CHF 140) ex 2638 (CHF 120) ex 2641 (CHF 200) 2652 (CHF 500) ex 2639 (CHF 140) ex 2640 (CHF 120)
ex 2643 (CHF 220) 2651 (CHF 300) 2657 (CHF 400) 2659 (CHF 340)
2648 2649 2650

CHF approx. €
2648 1849/54: Post Paid 2 d. blue, early impression with lines of background clear and sharp,
a fine used four margined example, position 8 on sheet of 12 subjects, neatly cancelled in
black. Tiny trace of previous hinge thin at top of no importance, an exceptional example of
this scarce stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2006) Scott 4a = $ 8'000/Gi = £ 7'000. 8 2'500 (€ 1'825 )
2649 1854/57: Post Paid 2 d. light blue, intermediate impression, position 3 on sheet of 12
subjects, a fine four margined example with large margins all round cancelled by circular
obliterator in black. A fine example of a scarce stamp. Cert. A. Diena (1976) and E. Diena
(1987) Scott 4b = $ 3'750/Gi = £ 2'750. 15 1'000 (€ 730 )
2650 1854/57: Post Paid 2 d. light blue, intermediate impression, position 5 on sheet of 12
subjects, a fine four margined example with large margins all round cancelled by circular
"1" Port Louis obliterator in black. A fine example of a scarce stamp Scott 4b = $ 3'750/Gi = £ 2'750. 15 850 (€ 620 )
2651 1857/59: Post Paid 1 d. red on greyish paper, worn impression, a four margined used
example cancelled in black. Scarce stamp Scott 3c = $ 650/Gi = £ 650. = 1 417)
(Photo 16 300 (€ 220 )
2652 1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue, early impression, a very fine used example with even margins all
round, position 3 on sheet of 12, neatly cancelled by circular obliterator. A fine example of
this scarce stamp Scott 14 = $ 2'400/Gi = £ 2'250. (Photo = 1 417) 37 500 (€ 365 )
2653 1856/59: Classic group with Lapirot 2 d. blue (3 examples) used, all two or three margined
examples and 1856 latest impression 1 d. red on blued, two used examples with three
margins. Space-fillers with high catalogue value Gi = £ 3'500+. (Photo = 1 www) 23+ 38+ 39 300 (€ 220 )
2654 1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue, intermediate impression, a magnificent used example with enormous
margins all round, position 2 on sheet of 12, neatly cancelled by barred obliterator in black.
A choice example fo a very scarce stamp. Cert. Behr (2005) and Brun (2005) Yvert 8A = € 1'400/
Scott 14Bc = $ 1'100/Gi = £ 950. (Photo = 1 421) 38 500 (€ 365 )
2655 1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue on greyish paper, early intermediate impression, a used example
(posititon 7 on the plate of 12 subjects) with three large margins and shaved at base, tied
to small piece by dumb obliterator in black and by part French entry marking in red. An
appealing piece Gi = £ 950. (Photo = 1 421) 38 5 300 (€ 220 )
2656 1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue on greyish paper, worn impression, a four margined used example
cancelled in black, some minor thinning but a not unattractive spacefiller Scott 14Bd = $ 700/Gi =
£ 650. (Photo = 1 421) 39 150 (€ 110 )
2657 1859: Lapirot 2 d. blue on greyish paper, worn (late) impression, a used horizontal pair with
close but clear margins all round, cancelled by dumb obliterators in black and with part red
cancel at base. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'300. (Photo = 1 417) 39 400 (€ 290 )
2658 1859: Sherwin 2 d. deep blue, used example with four margins all round and inclusion at left
by "I" of Paid", otherwise a sound used example of good colour and appearance; position 1
on sheet of 12 subjects. A very rare stamp Scott 15 = $ 12'000/ Gi = £ 5'000. = 1 421)
(Photo 40 750 (€ 550 )
2659 1859: Dardenne 2 d. pale blue on horizontally laid paper, used examples (2), one with
four margins but with thin at base, the other with three huge margins and shaved at right,
interesting contemporary printing flaw leaving two blobs of colour on "Pence" at base Gi =
£ 1'200. (Photo = 1 417) 44 5 340 (€ 250 )
2660 1864 (Jan 5): Cover to St. Denis / Reunion ensdorsed per "Str. Curica" franked by 1863
4 d. rose tied by bold "Mauritius / B53" duplex in black. Charged 40 centimes due on receipt
in red crayon, reverse with "St. Denis" arrival cds in blue. (Photo = 1 411) 62 6 80 (€ 60 )
2661
CHF approx. €
2661 1869 (Aug 27): Envelope, flap missing, mailed from Port Louis to Geneva / Switzerland
franked at 10 d. rate with 1863/72 2 d. blue (single and horizontal pair) and single 4 d. rose
all tied by "B53" obliterators in black. Carried by French Packet with red octagonal "Poss.
An. V. Suez / P.F. Amb. Mars" (Sept 25) with red unframed "P.D." above. Reverse with
Mauritius despatch cds in blue-black and part arrival cds. An attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection Silvain Wyler. 59+ 62 6 500 (€ 365 )
2662 1860/1902: Small group of classic period issues with exceptional used Dardenne 2 d. blue
with large margins all round showing retouch below "Two" (Gi 59b = £ 850), 1858/62 issues
unused, 1859/61 6 d. blue and perforated 1860 2 d. blue on piece, 1 s. vermilion used with
part accountancy marking etc. (13 stamps). (Photo = 1 421) 300 (€ 220 )
2663 1848/1990: Old-time collection with several hundred stamps used/unused, the classic part
showing better items and colour shades, later issues with full sets and souvenir sheets,
housed in one album. 800 (€ 585 )
Montserrat
2664 1903: Device of the Colony first issue, fresh and fine mint set to 5 sh. black & scarlet, all
overprinted "Specimen" in black. Large part original gum Gi = £ 180. (Photo = 1 www) 14/23s * 80 (€ 60 )
2665 1908: Device of the Colony third issue, fresh and fine mint set to 5 sh. red & green on yellow,
all overprinted "Specimen" in black. Large part original gum Gi = £ 250. = 1 421)
(Photo 35s/47s * 150 (€ 110 )
2666 1914: 5 sh. red & green on yellow paper, fresh mint example overprinted "Specimen" in
black. Fine, large part original gum Gi = £ 75. (Photo = 1 421) 48s * 50 (€ 35 )
Morocco Agencies
2667 1898/1903: First issue, a fine mint set with large part og., also Edward VII issue (2 mint
sets), one complete, the other including 20 c., 25 c., 50 c. and 1 p. values all overprinted
"Specimen" in black, a fine group Gi = £ 405. (Photo = 1 www) 1/8+ 17/23 * 200 (€ 145 )
2668 1907/36: Mint selection with Bradbury Seahorse 5 s. rose red optd "Specimen", 1925
1 s. bistre brown optd "Specimen", re-engraved Seahorse 3 fr. on 2 s. 6 d. chocolate-brown
optd "Specimen", 1935 1 s. bistre-brown optd "Specimen", French Currency re-engraved 61s+
Seahorse 3 fr. on 2 s. 6 d. chocolate-brown optd "Specimen", including some part sets and 72s/73s+
Tangier sets etc. 225s * 150 (€ 110 )
2669 1907/26: Fine mint selection with Spanish Currency 1907 set of 12 values mint (the 4 d.
with hooded "Specimen" overprint) the gum with some adherence and minor blemishes but
og., Harrison 25 c. on 2 1/2 d. dull blue mint, Spanish Currency 1914 Seahorse set of three
mint, fine og. etc Gi = £ 370. (Photo = 1 www) 112/123 * 180 (€ 130 )
2670 1924/34: French Currency, the mint range of 21 stamps including 1 fr. 50 c. on 1 s. bistre-
brown optd "Specimen" and 1924 Seahorse set of two values mint overprinted "Specimen". 200s/201s+
Scarce and attractive group Gi = £ 200+. (Photo = 1 421) 211s * 100 (€ 75 )
Street Scene in Westland
2671
New
Zealand Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price
CHF approx. €
2671 1873 (June): Cover from Westland to Locarno, Switzerland via Suez, franked by two
horizontal pairs of 1871 2 d. orange, perf. 12 1/2, tied by bold strikes of rare "W" handstamp
of Westland. The stamps have been lifted for checking and carefully replaced, with slight
tear in perfs. of the left hand pair. London transit cds (Sept 9) in red on front of cover
alongside "PD" in same ink, with manuscript "2 d." at upper left being the credit to Britain
and further mss. '20' (centimes) being the credit to France. Reverse with Hokitika cds (June
30), Christchurch transit (July 2) and Locarno arrival (Nov 11) datestamp. Some ageing
to envelope and small piece removed from reverse, however a rare 'Goldrush' cover to
Switzerland with no similar item recorded. Note: In 1873 the usual via San Francisco route
was interrupted and the rate to Switzerland via Suez was officially 9 pence, as introduced
in November 1871. The British share on this cover is noted clearly as 2 pence, so it has to
be assumed that the reduction in rate to 8 pence (officially pronounced on Jan 1, 1874) was
already in force.
Provenance: Collection H. Dumas.
Collection Silvain Wyler. 133 6 5'000 (€ 3'650 )
2655 (CHF 300) 2654 (CHF 500) ex 2665 (CHF 150) 2666 (CHF 50) ex 2672 (CHF 400)
2658 (CHF 750) 2656 (CHF 150) 2662 (CHF 300) ex 2670 (CHF 100) ex 2673 (CHF 90)
ex 2675 (CHF 200) ex 2677 (CHF 400) ex 2678 (CHF 160) ex 2679 (CHF 150) ex 2680 (CHF 100) ex 2681 (CHF 120)
2628 (CHF 850)


CHF approx. €
2672 1898: Pictorial issue, the set of 13 values, no wmk. perf. 12-16, fresh and fine mint set, fresh
colours, part og. A rare set Gi = £ 700. (Photo = 1 421) 246/259 * 400 (€ 290 )
2673 1906: Exhibition set of four values mint, fair to fine part og set of good colour Gi = £ 250.
(Photo = 1 421) 370/373 * 90 (€ 65 )
2674 1915/30: Cowan paper definitives, the mint set of 15, fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 130.
(Photo = 1 www) 416/430 * 60 (€ 45 )
2675 1899: Postage Dues, Type I first set of four values (large 'D') mint, set of three values (small
'D') mint; Type II values 3 d. (large 'D') mint and 1 d., 2 d. and 4 d. (small 'D') mint. All with
part original gum with some adhesion Gi = £ 425. (Photo = 1 421) D1/D4+ * 200 (€ 145 )
2676 1907/36: Officials, with 1907 issue mint set of seven values to 5 s. (only one 1 d. type) with O59/O67+
part og., also 1936 Official 1 d. scarlet and 1 1/2 d. red brown (both perf. 13 1/2 x 14) and O115a+
1 s. green, large part og Gi = £ 600+. (Photo = 1 www) O116+ O118 * 200 (€ 145 )
2677 Life Insurance Dept 1891/98: Lighthouse set of six values unused, perf. 12 x 11 1/2, the
2 d. brown with corner and perforation faults, otherwise fair unused examples of a very
scarce set Gi = £ 1'200. (Photo = 1 421) L1/L6 (*) 400 (€ 290 )
Niue
2678 1902/35: Mint range on stockcard with 39 different stamps including better values such as
1903 set of three, 1931 Cowan paper 2 s. 6 d. to £ 1 rose-pink set of four etc. Fresh and fine,
large part og. (Photo = 1 421) * 160 (€ 115 )
Northern Nigeria
2679 1914: Definitive set of 12 values mint, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, complete to £ 1 purple
& black on red, fresh colours, all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red, fine large part
original gum. Rare set Gi = £ 325. (Photo = 1 421) 1s/12s * 150 (€ 110 )
2680 1910/11: Complete set of 11 values to 10 sh. mint, fresh colours, slight corner fault on 3 d., all
overprinted "Specimen" in black; large part original gum. Scarce Gi = £ 300. (Photo = 1 421) 28s/39s * 100 (€ 75 )
Southern Nigeria
2681 1912: Definitive set of 12 values mint, complete to £ 1 purple & black on red, all overprinted
= 1 421)
"Specimen" in black or red. Fresh and fine, large part original gum Gi = £ 225.(Photo 45s/56s * 120 (€ 90 )

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165. Corinphila Auktion · 29. November – 4.

katalog 165 · Europa und Übersee

Catalogue 165 · Europe and Overseas

LOT 2179 – 2681

Great Britain & British Colonies

Wednesday 1 December 2010, 9.00 h

2184 2185 2186 2187 2188

1840 Stamp Issues

2189 2190 2191 2192 2193

2194 2195 2196 2197 2198

2199 2200 2201 2202 2203

2204 2205 2206 2207 2208

2209 2210 2211 2212 2213

2214 2215 2216 2217 2218

Manchester ca. 1865

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2231 2232 2233

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2179 (CHF 500)

2180 (CHF 1'000)

2181 (CHF 750)

2182 (CHF 800)

ex 2227 (CHF 240)

2282A (CHF 240) 2296 (CHF 400)

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Great Britain: Officials

Great Britain: Telegraphs

Great Britain: Airmails

2228 (CHF 1'000)

2280 (CHF 300)

2222 (CHF 120)

ex 2288 (CHF 200)

2241 (CHF 1'000)

2242 (CHF 240) 2243 (CHF 320)

2246 (CHF 150) 2234 (CHF 180)

2286 (CHF 200) ex 2290 (CHF 300)

2282 (CHF 600) ex 2260 (CHF 1'000)

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Various Great Britain: Stamps - collections and lots

Various Great Britain: Covers - collections and lots

2229 (CHF 100)

2250 (CHF 150) 2252 (CHF 500)

2248 (CHF 120) ex 2251 (CHF 200) 2268 (CHF 300)

2281 (CHF 120) 2294 (CHF 240) 2283 (CHF 400)

2298A (CHF 240) 2299 (CHF 200) 2284 (CHF 200)

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Australia: New South Wales (see also lot 2308)

2291 (CHF 240)

ex 2292 (CHF 300)

2293 (CHF 150) 2298 (CHF 750)

2240 (CHF 300)

2245 (CHF 120)

2287 (CHF 400) 2239 (CHF 440)

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Australia: Tasmania (see also lots 2315-2318)

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Huddersfield ca. 1860

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The Ben D. Palmer

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Victoria - Internal and Foreign

Collins Street, Melbourne ca. 1855

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2408 Gibbons 2010 Start price in Start price

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