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Pearls of ArabiaStamps and Postal History

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Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

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Pearls of ArabiaStamps and Postal HistoryWednesday 19 October 2011 at 10.00 a.m.69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET, UK

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ExtensionsProspective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribedstamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shallthereafter apply accordingly.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.

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Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as havingfaults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only andnot on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp willnot be accepted.

Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part

or entirely removed.part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one ortwo file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portionentire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contentscover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations

ReferencesCatalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they arementioned by name.

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ABU DHABI

1001 � 1962-72, small mint selection, including 1964 set, 1965 Falcons, 1970-71 150f. to 1d.in strips of three, etc., also a small selection of Kuwait, chiefly fine €80-100

ADEN

India used in Aden

1002 � 1854 2nd. printing 4a. blue and red with “124” in lozenge of bars cancellation, largemargins but without dividing lines, small thin, fine and scarce. S.G. 19. Photo €400-500

1003 � 1854 4a. green, horizontal strip of four with “124” in lozenge of bars cancellations, largemargins, small traces of staining on reverse. Rare. S.G. 31. Photo €300-400

1004 � 1858 (18 Oct.) opened out envelope to Bombay franked India 1856-64 4a. black with“132” in diamond of bars cancellation with faint red ADEN/B.P.P.” datestamp alongsideand “ADEN STR. POINT” datestamp on reverse; some stains, part of flap missing and thereverse reattached. Photo €150-200

1005 � 1886 (Dec.) envelope to Bombay bearing India Official 1867-73 2a. yellow and 1883-991a. with squared circle cancellations and “SEA POST OFFICE” datestamp on reverse, fine.Photo €100-120

1006 � 1935 (2 Jan.) envelope registered to Berlin bearing 2a., 3a. 6p., damaged by fire on theBerlin Post Wagon, charred and with officially sealed label on reverse, fine and rare. Photo €200-300

1007 � Collection of fifty-eight covers, cards or fronts and fifty-eight stamps, including 1880envelope franked 1a., 2a. to Alicante, 1884 envelope franked 1⁄2a. (2), 2a. with “B” in barsto Rome, 1906 2a. registered postal stationery envelope, additionally franked 1a. toLondon, 1939 envelope franked 4a., 12a. to Kent, etc., mixed condition €400-500

Ottoman Post Offices

1008 � 1915 envelope with magenta triangular frank (on front an reverse), part of the envelopemissing at lower-right, scarce. Photo €200-250

1009 � An extensive modern mint collection housed in four large Lighthouse albums, including1966 (Aug.) 100f. on 2/- sheet of 50, 100f. on 2/0 surcharge inverted, States withSeiyun, Hadhramaut with appendix issues (with some used on covers), many colourfulthematics, imperforated, miniature sheets, progressive proofs, Air letters, MahraSultanate, etc., chiefly fine. Buyer to collect €200-300

1010 � 1937 Dhow set, large part original gum, fine and fresh. S.G. 1-12, £800. Photo €150-200

1011 � 1937 Dhow set, another with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 1-12. Photo €150-200

1012 � 1937-63 mostly mint selection on stockcards, including 1937 5r. used, 1939-48 10r. (3),1951 new currency set, 1953-63 20/- black and deep lilac (4), Seiyun 1942 set,Hadhramaut, etc., chiefly fine €120-150

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Wednesday 19 October 2011

Sale commences at 10.00 a.m.

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including €3,500and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500.


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Pearls of Arabia - Stamps and Postal History

1013 � 1937-63 over seventy-five covers and cards, including 1939-48 set, 1944 3a. registeredand censored postal stationery additionally franked 8a., 2r., Seiyun 1958 franked 15c.,25c., 35c., 50c. with Hautat Ahmed Bin Zaid cancellations, 1958 franked 25c., 50c. (2)with Alghurfa cancellations, 1958 registered to Cheshire franked 25c., 50c. (2), 1/- and2/-, Hadhramaut 1953 to Liverpool franked 5c. on 1a., 20c. on 3a., 50c. on 8a. (2) withMukalla cancellations, 1956 franked 1s. 25 with violet Reidat Abdul Wadud cancellation,another with violet Cusei’ar cancellation, 1959 to Aden franked 5c. (3) and 10c. withHaura cancellations, 1955-63 set on two registered covers with Tarim cancellations, etc.,chiefly good to fine €400-600

Postal Stationery

1014 � Selection of forty-nine items, including postcards with 1937 9p. unused and used,envelopes, registered envelopes 1937 3a. (2 used), 1952 30c. on 3a. unused, Air Mailletter sheets 1949 6a. used, amended text 6a. unused, Hadhramaut 1956 50c. unused (3)and used, Seiyun 1960 50c. (3 unused), etc., chiefly fine €150-200

AJMAN

1015 �� A much duplicated selection of modern issues contained in two large Lighthouse albums,including appendix issues with many colourful thematics, imperforates, gold and silverfoil, miniature sheets, etc., a few cancelled but chiefly mint, fine. Buyer to collect €100-150

BAHRAIN

1016 � 1907 (23 Nov.) envelope to Bombay bearing on reverse India 1902-11 1⁄2a. green with“BAHRAIN” type Z4 cancellation, a little stained. S.G. Z53 €60-80

1017 � �A 1932 (30 Sept.) Imperial Airways first flight from London to Bahrein, envelope franked2d., 3d. and 4d. (all Control singles), special red cachet; 1932 (14 Oct.) India-BahreinIslands cover to Bahrain franked India 1a.3p., 2a., 3a., boxed Madras-Karachi cachet;1933 (5 July) souvenir Imperial Airways envelope franked 3p., 2a. and 3a. with Bahraincancellations, fine €200-250

1018 1933-75 collection on pages, including 1933-37 set (5r. watermark inverted), 1938-411r. to 25r. (5 of each), 1942-45 four sets, 1948-49 set, 1950-55 set, 1964 set, 1966 set(2), 1968 Isa, 1969 Satellite, 1971 Independence, 1972 Arab League, 1975 Horsessheetlet, some covers, etc., chiefly fine €400-600

1019 �� B 1938-41 2a., 3a., 31⁄2a. and 12a. unmounted mint blocks of four (slight stains), 1953Coronation set in complete folded sheets of 120 (6x20), unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 24,26, 27, 31, 90-93, £2,412+ €200-250

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1020 � 1946 (9 March) envelope registered to California bearing 1933-37 5r., 1938-41 9p. (3),1942-45 3p. block of 4, 1⁄2a., 1a. single and block of 4, 11⁄2a., 2a., 3a., 31⁄2a., 4a., 8a., 12a.and India Victory with Donaldson type 5 cancellations, red boxed “A.O.T.”, some faultsbut a rare franking. Photo €300-400

1021 � 1960 (30 Nov.) envelope to Sweden with red No. 2 40n.p. meter franking, slight openingfaults, fine. Photo €100-150

1022 �� 1966-90, duplicated mint selection in a large Lighthouse album, including 1976-2008300f. to 3d. (2), 1979 Dhows (8), 1980 Falconry (8), etc., chiefly unmounted mint andfine. S.G. approximately £4,700 €400-600

1023 �� B 1975 Horses sheetlet of eight, variety imperforate and with values obliterated bydiagonal bars, unmounted mint, some surface rubs. S.G. MS223a var. €100-150

1024 Selection on stockcards and loose, including 1934-37 set mint, 1975 500f. imperforateEssay (pair and 2 blocks of four), postal stationery with Air letters, covers, etc., mixedcondition €200-250

BRUNEI

1025 �P 1952 imperforate plate proof of the vignette in blue on ungummed, unwatermarkedpaper, horizontal pair, folded between, fine. Photo €100-150

COMORO ISLANDS

1026 �P 1950-71 collection of imperforate issues and Proofs contained in a large black Lighthousealbum, hundreds, including 1967 Red Cross 25c. + 5c. imperforate sheet of twenty-fivecolour trials, 1971 100f. Epreuve de luxe (2), imperforate pair, etc., fine €100-150

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1029 �� 1964 President Kennedy 11⁄4d. miniature sheet, variety centre (portrait and inscription)inverted, unmounted mint, fine and believed to be the sole recorded example. S.G.MS49a, var. Photo €1,000-1,500

1030 �� A remarkable and valuable selection in three large Lighthouse albums contained in acarton, including many errors and varieties, blocks, sheets, miniature sheets, imperforates,postal stationery, essays with progressive proofs, 1963 5n.p. block of four with centreomitted, etc., unmounted mint, fine. Buyer to collect €5,000-8,000

ETHIOPIA

1031 � 1943 Obelisk set, large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G. 334-338, £250. Photo €100-150

FRENCH COLONIES

ALGERIA

1032 � 1903 (20 Nov.) stampless envelope to Versailles endorsed “Troupe d’Occupation del’extreme Sud (Oranais)” with red “POSTE DE TAODA” cachet, blue dotted circle “BENI-OUNIF/SUD ORANAIS” datestamp and arrival marking on reverse, the envelopeslightly truncated at right removing part of the manuscript endorsement, otherwise fineand scarce. Photo €100-150

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1029

DUBAI

1027 � 1943 censored cover to bearing India 2a. 6p. with Donaldson type 5 cancellation, 1946cover bearing 1⁄2a., 2a. with type 5 cancellation, 1947 11⁄2a. postal stationery envelopeadditionally franked 1⁄2a. (2) with type 7 cancellation, all to India and each with theadhesives on the reverse, usual faults, scarce €150-200

1028 � 1947 (11 Sept.) envelope to Bombay bearing, on reverse, India 1940-43 3p. (pair), 1⁄2a.(2) and 1a. with “DUBAI PERSIAN GULF” (Donaldson type 2) cancellations, fine. Photo €250-300


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1021

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1008

1005

1006


1033 �P 1892 1c. to 1f. (set except 10c. and 15c.) eleven values in imperforate vertical pairs onBristol, the lower stamp in each pair without “SULTANAT/D’ANJOUAN”, a few small faultson reverse, fine. Believed to be unique. Yvert 1-4, 7-13. Photo €1,000-1,500

1034 � 1912 narrow spacing “05” on 15c. blue, horizontal strip of three, the first normal, thesecond with “0” only and the third with surcharge omitted, unmounted mint or partoriginal gum, fine and very rare. S.G. 22Aa. Photo €400-600

Mayotte

1035 �P �+ 1892 1c. to 1f., set of thirteen values in imperforate blocks of four from the upper-rightcorners of the sheets on Bristol and with printed perforations, fine. Yvert 1-13, €2,000+.Photo €300-400

1036 � 1912 “05” on 25c. black on rose, surcharge double, horizontal pair with the wide andnarrow spacing se-tenant, lightly hinged, fine and rare. Only three known. Yvert 25a, 25b.Photo €500-600

1037 �� –– “10” on 40c. red on yellow, horizontal strip of three from the upper-right corner ofthe sheet, the first two stamps without surcharge, unmounted mint (hinged inmargin), some wrinkles, the first with pulled perf. at foot, fine. Unlisted. Photo €400-600

1038 � 1923 local envelope franked Madagascar Imperforate fiscal 5c. (vertical strip of four) and20c. vertical pair with “MORONI/MADAGASCAR” (date unclear) and red “*GRANDECOMORE*/Affranchi ainsi/faute timbres poste” cachets, fine. Photo €150-200

FRENCH TERRITORY OF THE AFARS AND THE ISSAS

Djibouti

1039 �� 1893 “DJ” and bar on 5c. green on pale green, horizontal pair, the first stamp without“J”, unmounted mint, fine and scarce. Calves certificate (2008). S.G. 83var., Yvert 1Aa,€1,530. Photo €150-200

1040 � –– “25” on 2c. brown on buff, block of ten (5x2) tied by Djibouti cancellations of 7 April1894 to envelope registered to Stadthagen (Germany), transit and arrival markings, a littlesoiled but fine and an extremely rare block. Signed Miro. S.G. 85, £2,000+, Yvert 2,€2,900+ (off cover). Photo €500-700

COMORO ISLANDS

Anjouan

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1002

1036 1039 1071 1074 1075

Ex 1010 Ex 1011

1025 1031

1050

1076 11031081

1003 1034


1042 �� B 25f. rose and blue, complete sheet of thirteen, unmounted mint, hinged in margins,fresh colours, superb and rare. Signed Brun. S.G. 104. Yvert 20, €14,950.++ Photo €2,500-3,000

1043 �� B 50f. rose and blue, complete sheet of thirteen, unmounted mint, hinged in margins,fresh colours. Superb and rare. Brun Certificate (2005). S.G. 105. Yvert 21, €10,660++.Photo €1,500-2,000

1044 � �B 1899 “0,40” on 4c. blue and purple-brown, complete mint sheet of twelve (4x3),original gum, slightly disturbed at places and with some adherances, Amharic controlhandstamps on reverse, fine A unique sheet. Guy du Vachet certificate (2010). S.G. 106,£42,000+, Yvert 22, €48,000+. Photo €7,500-10,000

Note: Although some 15,000 examples of this stamp were handstamped, most were cancelledto order.

1045 � �+ –– “0,40” on 4c. blue and purple-brown, block of four, the first stamp withoutsurcharge, blue Djibouti cancellations of 23 Aug. 1899, fine. Guy du Vachet certificate(2009). S.G. 106var., Yvert 22b, €5,350+. Photo €700-900

1046 � 1899 (31 Oct.), Ethiopia 1⁄2g. postal stationery card precancelled “HARAR/13 10 98”addressed to Marseilles and bearing 1894-1902 10c. green and brown with Djibouticancellation, fine. Photo €150-200

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1042

1894-1902

1041 � 5f. blue and rose, tied by Djibouti c.d.s. of 10 May 1910 to envelope registered to DireDaoua with arrival datestamp on reverse, the envelope with small faults but scarce, S.G.103, Yvert 19 €100-150


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1043

1044


1051 � 1902 (April) error “01” for “10” on 50f. green and lake, used with 1902 (Jan.-Feb.)“0.10” on 1f. pair, 1902 5c. on 40c. blue and yellow (4), 1902 (April-June) 10c. on 2f.orange and lilac on envelope dated 20 June 1902 registered to Majunga, blue Djibouticancellations, part of flap missing from reverse, small tear and tape stains at foot, otherwisefine and a rare franking. S.G. 109, 113a, 114, 118, 119. Yvert 24, 28, 32, 33, 36a, Photo €300-400

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1047 � 1901 (13 May) illustrated postcard (Souvenir de L’ile de perim) addressed to Troyesbearing India 1a. (uncancelled) and 1904-1902 15c. green and lilac with blue Djibouticancellation, octagonal La Reunion a Marseille datestamp ties the Indian stamp, arrivaldatestamp, a little stained, scarce. Photo €100-150

1048 � 1901 (12 Sept.) envelope to registered Paris bearing on reverse 1894 50c. carmine andblue and Obock 1894-1903 30c. bistre and green, both bisected diagonally, blueDjibouti cancellations, address crossed through, fine and extremely rare. Photo €500-700

1049 � 1901 (14 Nov.) envelope addressed to Cette and readdressed to Marseille bearing onreverse 1894-1902 10c. green and brown, Obock 1894-1903 20c. orange and purple and25c. blue and black, all bisected vertically, blue Djibouti cancellations, the lower-leftcorner of the cover missing, otherwise fine. Guy du Vachet certificate (2009) €100-150

1050 � 1902 “10 CENTIMES“ on 50f. green and lake, horizontal tête-bêche pair with surchargedouble, used, fine and rare. Signed Calves, Roumet. S.G. 113b, £4,500+, Yvert 36b,€5,700+. Photo €800-1,000

French Territory of the Afars and the Issas, Djibouti, 1894-1902 - contd.

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1046

1047

1040

1049

1056


1053 � Small surcharge 10c. on 25c. black on blue, blue Djibouti cancellation of 17 July 1902,very fine and one of the great rarities of the French Colonies. Signed Calves and withScheller certificate (2008). S.G. 117, £28,000, Yvert 31A, €29,000. Photo €4,000-6,000

1054 � Small surcharge 10c. on 25c. black and blue, used on the reverse of opened-out enveloperegistered to Constantinople with 1902 5c. on 40c. blue and yellow surcharge double,,1902 (April-June) large surcharge 10c. on 25c. black and blue, 10c. on 2f. orange andlilac tête-bêche pair, one surcharge double, the other surcharge treble, 1902 5c. on30c. bistre and green vertical pair, surcharge double and Obock 1894-93 50c. rose andblue, blue Djibouti of 22 Aug. 1902, Constantinople-Galata arrival of 10 Sept., smallcover faults but an amazing franking and without doubt unique. Signed Calves. S.G. 75,114var., 116, 117, 118a, 118b, 120a, Yvert 28a, 30var., 31, 31A, 32f, 32g, Obock 57.Photo €10,000-15,000

1055 � 10c. on 2f. orange and lilac, “DJIBOUTI” inverted, large part original gum, fine. SignedCalves. S.G. 118c, £300, Yvert 32a, €350 €80-100

1056 � 1902 (26 Nov.) envelope to Marseille bearing Obock 1894-1903 25c. black and bluevertical bisect three right hand portions to make the 15c. rate, blue cancellations, arrivaldatestamp on reverse, some stains and a little roughly opened but a scarce franking. Guydu Vachet certificate (2009). Photo €200-250

1057 � 1904 (8 Nov.) envelope registered to Belgium, endorsed Via Aden and bearing onreverse Ethiopia 1903 Melikt 1⁄4g. green (2), 1⁄2g., 1g., 2g. (uncancelled) 1894-1902 30c.,50c., 1902-03 2c. pair, 1903 1c. pair, 4c., Obock 1894-1903 15c., 20c. with bluecancellations, fine. Photo €300-400

1902 (April-June)

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1052

1053

1052 � Small surcharge 10c. on 25c. black and blue, large part original gum, slight wrinkles, veryfine, only twenty examples surcharged and one of the most sought after rarities of all theFrench Colonies. Calves certificate (2004) and various signatures on the reverse. S.G.117, £35,000. Yvert 31A €42,000. Photo €6,000-8,000


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1938-40

1058 �P Mosque at Djibouti type in brown and in green, Somali Warriors type in black, in palepurple and in deep purple, Governor Legarde type in black, in carmine, in greenish blue,in brown-lake, in bright blue and in red-brown, eleven undenominated die proofs (each55mm.x87mm.), affixed to printers file sheet by violet “MINISTERE DES COLONIES/SERVICEADMINISTRATION COLONIAL” handstamps, some ink staining and printers notations, fineand rare. Photo €600-800

1059 �P Undenominated die proof of the frame used for the high values (with the centre cut out)in sage-green and another die proof but of the vignette in brown, fine. Photo €100-150

1060 �� B 5f. red-brown and brown, variety centre omitted, block of ten (2x5) with sheet marginson three sides, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 275var., Yvert 167a, €5,500+ €600-800

1061 �� B 5f. red-brown and brown, 10f. light blue and indigo and 20f. blue and carmine, all inblocks of fifteen (3x5) with sheet margins on three sides with variety centres inverted,unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G. 275-277vars., Yvert 167a, 168a, 169a, €24,000+.Photo €2,000-2,500

1062 �P �B 5f. red-brown and brown, imperforate block of fifteen (5x3) with the first six impressionscomplete and then nine impressions of the vignette only, matched with 20f. blue andcarmine imperforate block of fifteen (3x5) with the first six impressions complete, the nextthree with vignette and nearly half of the frame and the lower six with the vignette only,both block with “COTE FRANCAISE/DES SOMALIS/1938” imprint at lower-left, unmountedmint and apparently unique. Guy du Vachet certificates (2009) €500-700

1063 �� B 10f. light blue and indigo, variety centre omitted, block of eight (2x4) with three rowsof interval margin between the third and fourth rows, unmounted mint, some split perfsin the margin, fine. S.G. 276var., Yvert 168a, €4,000+ €400-500

1064 �� B 10f. light blue and indigo, variety centre omitted, block of ten (2x5) with sheet marginon three sides, unmounted mint, some split perfs. between the third and fourth horizontalrows, fine. S.G. 276var., Yvert 168a, €5,000+ €400-600

1065 �� B 10f. light blue and indigo, block of twelve (3x4) with three rows of interval marginsbetween the second and third rows, the upper block of six variety centre omitted, thesecond and third rows of interval margin with the vignette printed on them, unmountedmint, fine and rare. S.G. 276var., Yvert 168a, var. €400-600

1066 �� B 10f. light blue and indigo, block of eight (2x4) with three rows of interval marginbetween the second and third rows, the top four stamps variety centre omitted but thefirst stamp with “COTE FRANCAIS/DES SOMALIS/1938” and the vignette printed on thesecond and third rows of interval margin, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 276var., Yvert168a, var. €200-300

1067 �� B 10f. light blue and indigo, variety centre omitted, block of twelve (3x4) with three rowsof interval margin between the third and fourth rows, unmounted mint, fine. S.G.276var., Yvert. 168a, €6,000+ €600-800

1068 �� + 20f. blue and carmine, variety centre omitted, block of ten (2x5) with sheet margins onthree sides, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 277var., Yvert 169a, €5,500+ €600-800

1069 Selection on stockcards, including Obock 1894-1903 25c. vertical bisect (right handportion) on newspaper wrapper to Aden, Djibouti 1894-1902 4c., 10c. and 50c. eachhandstamped “SPECIMEN”, 30c. vertical bisect on cover to Ceylon, 1902 5c. on 40c. onNewspaper to Paris, 1903 proof in black and brown inscribed “0f” (5 different), 190925c. and 30c. imperforate printes waste sheets of 25, 25c. two printers waste sheets of25c. with 30c. on reverse, 1938 5f. on first flight cover to Tananarive, modern epreuvesde luxe, etc., chiefly fine €200-300



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1070 � 1892 (12 April) large envelope registered to Cherbourg with an extraordinary franking offifty-six stamps, with 1892 straight handstamp 10c. (3), 15c. (6), 40c. and 1892handstamped provisionals 1c. on 25c.(7), 2c. on 10c., 2c. on 15c. (9), 4c. on 25c. (15),5c. on 25c. (7), 35c. on 25c. (4), 75c. on 1f., “OBOCK/COLONIES FRANCSE” cancellationsand with octagonal “LA REUNION A MARSEILLE/LV NO.3” transit, arrival datestamp onreverse, some small perimeter faults as might be expected, fine. A spectacular and uniquefranking. S.G. 14, 15, 18, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 47, 48. Yvert 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24,26, 29, 30. Photo €1,000-1,500

Obock

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1073

1892 Surcharges

1071 � “2” on 15c. blue, variety “OBOCK” double, part original gum, small surface fault at foot,otherwise fine and scarce. S.G. 41var. Photo €100-150

1072 � �+ 4c. on 15c. black on rose, block of four, the lower horizontal pair without handstamp,used, some split and strengthened perfs., fine. Signed Brun. S.G. 43, Dallay €2,200+.Photo €350-400

French Territory of the Afars and the Issas Obock - contd.


1073 � 75c. on 1f. olive-green, error “57”, large part original gum, toned perf. at left, fine andrare. Signed Brun, Calves. S.G. 48b, £6,500, Yvert 30c, €10,800. Photo €1,500-2,000

1074 � 1892 “75” on 1f. olive-green, horizontal pair, the first stamp with “OBOCK” double, largepart original gum, the variety with small thin at upper-left corner, otherwise fine and fresh.S.G. 48var., Yvert 30var. Photo €100-150

1075 � 5f. on 1f. olive-green, error “5” inverted, large part original gum, small corner creasefine and rare. Signed Brun, Calves. S.G. 49var., Yvert €4,400. Photo €600-650

1076 � 5f. on 1f. olive-green, error “F” inverted, large part original gum, fine. Signed Brun,Roumet. S.G. 49var., Yvert 31f, €3,000. Photo €450-500


1078 �� B 25f. blue and brown, complete sheet of twelve, unmounted mint, small gum wrinkles,hinged and a few small gum thins in the margins, fine and rare. Signed Brun. S.G. 81,Yvert 63, €12,000++. Photo €2,000-2,500

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1894-1903

1077 � 10c. black and green, vertical bisect tied to “JOURNAL FRANCO-ETHIOPIEN DJIBOUTI”newspaper wrapper addressed to Paris, fine. S.G. 69a, £375, Yvert 51aB, €400 €80-100


1079 �� B 50f. green and lake, complete sheet of twelve, unmounted mint, hinged and a few tinyfaults in the margins, fine and rare. Brun Certificate (2005). S.G. 82, Yvert 64,€13,200++. Photo €2,000-2,500

1080 � 1903 (15 Sept.) envelope to Grosetto bearing Ethiopia 1903 Melikt 1g. blue (pair,rounded upper-left corner) with Adis Abeba cancellation, Harar transit on reverse andObock 1894-1903 15c. ultramarine and rose (2) with blue Djibouti cancellations of 1Oct. 1903; some staining and a little roughly opened, scarce. Photo €200-300

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MAURITANIA

1081 �� 1939 150th. Anniversary of the French Revolution 2f. 25 + 2f. blue and black, verticalinterpanneau pair se-tenant with French Sudan 2f. 25 + 2f., mint, some black paperadhering to the reverse and very light traces of staining but fine appearance and extremelyrare. S.G. 119. Photo €500-600

1082 �A � 1943 (24 Oct.) long Censored registered Airmail envelope to New York bearing 1938-40 3f. myrtle-green overprinted “BATIMENT DE LIGNE/RICHELIEU” and Algeria 4f., 5f. and30f. on 1f. 75, violet “BATIMENT DE LIGNE RICHELIEU” cancellations and “CENSUREFRANCAISE/RICHELIEU” handstamp; the envelope with a heavy vertical fold cracking thesurface, otherwise fine and extremely rare. Photo €400-600

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1080 1084

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PORT SAID

1083 �� B 1899 “25c” (inverted) and “VINGT-/CINQ” on 10c. black and lilac, unmounted mintblock of twenty-five (5x5) from the foot of the sheet with “VINGT-/CINQ” repeated in themargin, fine. A tremendous rarity. The most important item of the French Post Offices inEgypt. S.G. 119a, £27,500. Photo €5,000-6,000

SUDAN

See also lots 1189 - 1198

1084 � 1903 (2 May) stampless envelope to Cognac endorsed troupes du Soudan with doublering “CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE DU SOUDAN FRANCAIS” cachet and“TOMBOUCTOU/SOUDAN-FRANCAIS” datestamp alongside, transit and arrival markings onreverse, fine. Photo €300-400

1085 �P �+ 1894 1c. to 1f., set of thirteen values in imperforate blocks of four from the upper-leftcorners of the sheets with printed perforations on Bristol, fine and rare. Yvert 3-15,€3,400+. Photo €500-700

FUJEIRA

1085A �P 1969 Birds Postage and Air set of nine, nine progressive proofs of each value arranged inse-tenant strips of four and five, also 1970 Scouts, set of nine progressive proofs of eachvalue in horizontal pairs, unmounted mint, fine and rare. Photo €1,000-1,200

1086 �� An extensive modern accumulation in six large Lighthouse albums, thousands, includingappendix issues (with some on covers) many colourful thematic issues, gold and silver foil,imperforates, etc., a few cancelled but chiefly mint. Buyer to collect €200-300

GAZA

Egyptian Occupation

1087 �� 1948 50p. sepia and green, overprint in black, with normal for comparison, unmountedmint, fine. Signed Brun and with Scheller Certificate (2009). S.G. 18var. Photo €100-120

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1088 � 1878 re-engraved Lion issue 1k. bronze-brown, type d, the error of colour, unusedwithout gum, the outer frame lines just touched at places but essentially margins allround, thinned at top and pinhole at foot, fine and extremely rare. One of the finest of thethree or four recorded. Persiphila Certificate (2006). Persiphila 26c. Photo €3,000-5,000

IRAQ

POSTAL HISTORY


1089 � 1900 (ca.) envelope with enclosure bearing on reverse Turkey 1892 2pi. with blue-greendouble ring bilingual “NEDJEF” cancellation (a type not recorded by Coles and Walker),slightly truncated at right; fine. Photo €300-350

1090 � 1908 envelope bearing Turkey 1905 1pi. blue with bilingual “BAGDAD” (Coles andWalker type 9) cancellation, oval “KERMANSHAH” arrival; fine. Photo €100-150

1091 � 1849 (27 March) entire letter from Mosul to Paris with arrival of 9 May on the front, onreverse red framed “INCONNU/A L’APPEL” and readdressed within Paris; very fine and anextremely rare entire. Photo €600-800

–––––––––––––1092 1918-78 mint and used collection in large black Lighthouse album, many hundreds,

including 1918-21 10r. on 100pi. o.g. and used, 1931 5r., 1934-38 1d. (3), 1934-38Official 1d., 1941-43 to 1d., 1948-51 to 1d., 1953 Coronation miniature sheetoverprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1957-58 King Faisal unissued values, 1958-60 Iraqi Republic1d. (2), 1959-60 to 1d., 1963 with values to 1d. (2), 1969 Revolution set, 200f. imperf.block of four, 1971 Students day, etc., chiefly fine €600-800

1093 � 1931 Official 25r. violet, original gum, fine and rare. S.G. O105, £900. Photo €300-350

1094 �A � 1933 (24 May) registered envelope franked 1931 8f. and 20f. with Baghdad cancellation,addressed to Pernambuco and carried by the Graf Zeppelin on the second 1933 SouthAmerica flight, “FRIEDRICHSHAFEN” c.d.s. of 3 June and special green flight cachet on thefront, arrival (6/6) on reverse, fine and rare. Photo €300-350

1095 �E 1945-50 Prepared for use but not issued Winged Bull of Kharsabad 100f., five perforatedin different colour, unmounted mint, fine. Each with Scheller Certificate (2010). Photo €500-600

1096 �� 1948-58, duplicated mint selection of over 850 on stockcards, including Officials andIraqi Republic overprints with errors, fine. Offered on their merits and not subject toreturn €800-1,000

1097 �E 1958 2f. to 5d., fifteen essays for a proposed definitive series, imperforate in black on thickpaper without gum; fine. Photo €300-400

1098 �� 1967 Flood Relief surcharges, twenty-seven different, unmounted mint, fine. Seefootnote after S.G. 754 €150-200

1098A �P 1978 (July) Festivals miniature sheet, 1981 Battle of Qadisiya set of three, 1983 PresidentHussain set of three, singles and blocks of twenty-five (5x5), all proofs varietyimperforate, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. MS1328, 1468-70, 1617-1619P €400-450

IRAN

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ITALIAN COLONIES, GENERAL ISSUES

1099 �� 1932 Garibaldi Postage, Air and Air Express, 1932 Dante Postage and Air, 1933 Marchon Rome Postage and Air, 1934 Abruzzi 25L., unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 1-36, 53-70,75 €80-100

KUWAIT

1100 � 1923-60 collection on leaves and on stockcards, including 1923-24 1⁄2a., 11⁄2a. and 2a.overprint inverted, values to 10r., 1933-34 Air 4a., 1939 set, Official 1929-33 set, etc.,chiefly part original gum and mostly fine €400-600

1101 � 1934-91, duplicated mostly mint stock contained in two black Lighthouse albums,thousands, including 1939 5r., 10r., 15r., 1964 1f. to 1d., 1965 Falcons 8f. to 90f. (3),etc., chiefly fine €800-1,000

1102 � 1947 cover bearing 14a. with Donaldson type 11 cancellation, 1947 cover bearing 12a.with type 12, 1949 to France franked 2a. on 2d. (3) with type 24 cancellations, 1951 toFrance franked 6a. on 6d. with Ahmadi/Kuwait type 25 cancellation, good to fine €100-150

1089

1091

10941090


1103 �P 1958-62 5r. blue, imperforate colour trial in blue on thick paper, fine and believed to beunique. S.G. 42 var. Photo €400-600

1104 �� B 1962 Arab League Week 20f. purple, imperforate block of six (3x2) from the foot of thesheet, unmounted mint, some wrinkles and one with glue spot on the face, otherwise fineand scarce. S.G. 166var. Photo €150-200

1104A �P �+ 1981 Pilgrimage to Mecca 30f. and 80f., 1983 Maritime Organisation 30f. and 80f.,1986 World Health Day 20f., 25f. and 70f., the three sets in imperforate Proof blocksof four, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 915-916, 998-999, 1102-1105P. Photo €200-250

Postal Stationery

1105 � Selection of thirty items, including envelopes with 1946 11⁄2a. to England additionallyfranked 1⁄2a., 12a. with Donaldson type 11 cancellations, Registered envelopes with 1947unoverprinted to U.S.A. additionally franked 1a., 8a. (3), 5r. with type 12 cancellations,Air letters, etc., chiefly fine €100-150

LEBANON

Austro-Hungarian Post Offices

1106 � 1884 (2 Jan.) envelope addressed to the Greek orthodox Patriach in Jerusalem, bearingon reverse 1867-83 fine impression 10s. blue tied by “BEIRUT” cancellation with“JERUSALEM/GERUSALEMME” arrival alongside, small stains and part of upper-right cornerof the envelope missing, fine. Photo €100-150

British Post Offices

Kuwait - contd.

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1107 � 1873 (6 Oct.) envelope endorsed via Brindisi to Florence bearing Great Britain 1859-792d. blue Plate 14 with “G06” barred oval cancellation with “BRITISH POSTOFFICE/BEYOUT” datestamp alongside and Italy1863-65 Turin printing 40c. rose with“234” in lozenge of dots cancellation with “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE”alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and extremely rare. S. Sorani(1998) and G. Colla (2006) Certificates. Photo €2,500-3,000


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1112

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1113

1114


1109 � 1871 (25 Aug.) entire letter to Genoa bearing France 1870-71 imperforate Bordeaux20c. blue type I report I (3, all with margins all round, the first with small fault at foot)tied by black Anchor cancellations, octagonal “BEYROUTH/PAQ. FR. X NO 2”, transit andarrival markings on reverse, filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine and an extremelyrare franking. Signed Calves. Photo €1,500-2,000

1110 � 1871 (25 Aug.) entire to Manchester franked 1870-71 imperforate 20c. blue type 1,report 1 six singles (one very slightly cut into at top) tied by black Anchor cancellationswith octagonal “BEYROUTH/PAQ. FR. U NO. 4” and red framed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LAMEDITERRANEE” alongside, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. An exceptionaland highly appealing entire. Signed Calves. Roumet Certificate (2000). Photo €2,500-3,000

1111 � 1871 (20 Oct.) entire letter to France franked 1870-71 imperforate Bordeaux 40c.orange (2, with large margins, one showing portion of the adjoining stamp at left) tied byblack Anchor cancellations, red boxed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE” additionallyties one stamp and with octagonal “BEYROUTH/PAQ. FR. X NO. 2” alongside, transit andarrival markings on reverse, filing fold well clear af the adhesives; fine and rare. SignedCalves. Photo €1,200-1,500

1112 � 1872 (21 Apr.) envelope from Beyrouth with 1862 30c. brown and 1870-71 imperf.Bordeaux 30c., each tied by “Ancre” cancellations, red boxed “PD” and “PAQUEBOTS DELA MEDITERRANEE” alongside, black octagonal transit mark “PORT-SAID PAQ FR NO.3 -21/4/72” on front, transit marks Marseille (29/4/72) and arrival markGlarus/Switzerland on reverse, tiny border stain. Fine and a scarce combination franking.Scheller Certificate (2007). Photo €800-1,000

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1109

French Post Offices

1108 � 1865 (23 Sept.) disinfected entire letter to Genoa with “BEYROUT/SYRIE” datestamp andboxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI” alongside, Alexandrie (26/9) and Messina (9/10)transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine. Photo €100-150


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1113 � Undated large part entire with fair blue Beyrout negative seal (Coles and Walker type 3)postmark; faults but good appearance. Photo €100-150

1114 � 1905 envelope to Cairo franked Turkey 1901 1pi. blue with oval “SUCCURSALEPOSTE/BEYROUTH” (Coles and Walker type 29) cancellation, arrival on reverse, fine.Photo €120-150

–––––––––––––1115 � 1920-35, seven covers and a card, a variety of frankings and cancellations with “BEIT-EL-

DINE”, “BEYROUTH/6”, “KAFARHOHNA”, “MAZRAAR”, “MAZRAAT EL DAHRE”, “TYR”, etc.,good to fine €300-400

1116 1924-69, a chiefly mint selection in a large Lighthouse album, hundreds, including errorsand varieties, blocks, proofs, 1936 prepared for use but not issued Franco-Lebanese treatyundenominated imperforate block of six in orange-brown (gum wrinkles), 1944 MedicalCongress set imperforate, 1946 Victory miniature sheet with brown inscriptions, chieflyfine €500-700

1117 �A � 1932-43 nine Air Mail covers, a variety of flights and frankings, six registered, chieflygood to fine €200-300

1118 �P 1936 prepared for use but not issued Franco Lebanese treaty Postage 0p.50, 1p., 4p.,10p. and Air 10p., imperforate from the top of the sheets, unmounted mint, some gumwrinkles, fine and rare. Calves et Jacquart Certificate (2009). Photo €500-600

Note: The treaty was not ratified and most of the issue was incinerated in October 1946. Only124 imperforate sets and 24 sets of Epreuve de luxe were not burned.

1119 �P 1936 Tourist propaganda, eleven cards, each with embossed “IMPRIMERIE DE VAUGIRARD”and with impressions of the frame, the vignette and the completed undenominated designand each in a different colour; fine Photo €100-150

1120 �P 1944 Second Anniversary of Independence Postage and Air, set of ten imperforate dieproofs in unissued colours on gummed paper, fine. S.G. 265-274P. Photo €100-150

1121 �P –– Set of ten imperforate die proofs in unissued colours on thin card, ungummed, fine.S.G. 265-274P. Photo €100-150

1122 �� + 1944 Arabic Medical Congress Postage and Air set in imperforate blocks of four ongummed paper, unmounted mint, some gum wrinkles, fine and scarce. S.G. 275-279P.Photo €300-400


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1124 � 1867 envelope to Malta with blue negative seal MAHSUSA TRABLUS GARB AGANTIhandstamp (unrecorded by Coles and Walker), part of flap missing, otherwise fine andrare. Photo €200-250

1125 � 1900 (9 June) entire to Constantinople bearing on reverse Turkey 1892 20pa. (2) and2pi. with bilingual “BENGHAZI” (Coles and Walker type 42) cancellations, fine. Photo €100-150

1126 � 1900 (29 Nov.) envelope to Tripoli franked Turkey 1892 20pa. with bilingual“BENGHAZI” (Coles and Walker type 42) cancellation, small stains and perimeter faults.Photo €100-150

1127 � 1903 (5 July) envelope to Constantinople bearing Turkey 1901 1pi. with bilingual“TRIPOLI (AFRIQUE)” (Coles and Walker type 25) cancellation, arrival datestamp onreverse, a little roughly opened, otherwise fine. Photo €100-120

1128 � 1908 (29 Nov.) p.p.c. (Tripoli D’afrique. - Panorama de la Ville prise a vol d’oiseau)bearing Turkey 1908 20pa. with “TRIPOLI (AFRIQUE)” (Coles and Walker type 26)cancellation, oval “VALETTA/MALTA” transit datestamp, fine. Photo €120-150

1129 � 1909 (21 Feb.) envelope to Berlin bearing Turkey 1908 1pi. with bilingual “TRIPOLI(AFRIQUE)” (Coles and Walker type 26) cancellation, arrival datestamp on reverse, filingfolds (one affecting the adhesive), fine. Photo €100-150

1130 � 1911 (25 Feb.) envelope to Benghazi franked Turkey 1908 10pa. and 1909 5pa. (2) with“MASRATA” (Coles and Walker type 8) cancellations, arrival on reverse, fine. Also 1911envelope from Benghazi to Tripoli franked 5pa. (2 pairs), some faults. Photo €100-150

LIBYA

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1124

1123 � 1867 (22 July) entire letter from Tripoli to Malta, endorsed Per Trablus Gard and withfine blue “VAPORE OTTOMANO/TRABLUS GARD/AGENZIA/DI/TRIPOLI” handstamp, lighthorizontal filing fold, fine and scarce. Photo €150-200


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Cyrenaica

1131 �� 1923-34, collection on pages, 126 stamps, including 1925-26 perf. 131⁄2 1L. 25 blue,1933 Zeppelin set, 1933 Balbo set, 1934 Rome-Mogadiscio set, 1924 Segnatasse PerVaglia set, etc., practically all unmounted mint and fine €200-250

1921 Pictorial Series

1132 �� B 5c. green and black, centre inverted, unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3) from theleft of the sheet, off-centre as usual and a few slightly short perfs., fine. S.G. 24Aa, £1,950.Sassone 24c, €1,125++ €150-200

1133 �� B 5c. green and black centre inverted, another unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3) fromthe left of the sheet, fine. S.G. 24Aa €150-200

1134 �� B 5c. green and black centre inverted, block of fifteen (5x3) from the lower-right cornerof the sheet showing the inverted green Plate number “131”, unmounted mint, a few splitperfs. and one stamp with some gum faults, otherwise fine. S.G. 24Aa €150-200

1135 �� B 5c. green and black, 10c. rose and black, 25c. blue and deep blue, all centre inverted,unmounted mint blocks of ten (5x2), one 5c. thinned, the 25c. from the upper-left cornerof the sheet with Plate number “150” upright, fine. S.G. 24Aa, 25Aa, 27Aa, £3,200,Sassone €1,750++ €250-300

1136 �� 5c. green and black block of ten (5x2), 10c. rose and black block of four, 15c. brown-orange and sepia vertical strip of five, 25c. blue and deep blue block of fifteen (5x3), allcentre inverted, unmounted mint but some faults. S.G. 24Aa, 25Aa, 26Aa, 27Aa,£3,750. Sassone €2,225+ €300-350

1137 �� 5c. green and black, 15c. brown-orange and sepia, 25c. blue and deep blue blocks of ten(5x2), 10c. rose and black block of four, all centre inverted, unmounted mint, one 5c.thinned, 10c. from the foot of the sheet with Plate number “135” inverted, 15c. from thelower-right corner of corner of the sheet with Plate number “149” inverted, fine. S.G.24Aa, 25Aa, 26Aa, 27Aa, £4,950. Sassone €2,900++ €350-400

1138 �� 5c. green and black, 15c. red-orange and sepia, 25c. blue and beep blue blocks of ten(5x2) from the corners of the sheets, 10c. rose and black block of four, all centreinverted, unmounted mint, one 5c. thinned, a few split perfs., fine. S.G. 24Aa, 25Aa,26Aa, 27Aa, £4,920. Sassone €2,900++ €400-450

1139 �� B 5c. green and black, 25c. blue and deep blue, both centre inverted in unmounted mintblocks of fifteen (5x3) from the left of the sheets, one 5c. with paper adhering to thereverse, 25c. with some perf. faults at foot, otherwise fine. S.G. 24Aa, 27Aa, £2,850.Sassone €1,500++ €200-250

11140 �� B 15c. brown-orange and sepia, centre inverted, unmounted mint block of ten (5x2) fromthe upper-left corner of the sheet with Plate number “149” upright, a few split perfs., fine.S.G. 26Aa, £2,500, Sassone €1,600++ €250-300

1141 �� B 15c. brown-orange and sepia centre inverted, unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3)from the right of the sheet, a few split perfs. and off-centre as usual, fine. S.G. 26Aa,£3,750. Sassone €2,400++. Photo €350-400

1142 �� B 15c. brown-orange and sepia centre inverted, unmounted mint black of fifteen (5x3)from the right of the sheet, well centred, a few short perfs., fine. S.G. 26Aa, £3,750.Photo €350-400

1143 �� B 15c. brown-orange and sepia centre inverted, unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3)from the left of the sheet, off-centre as usual and some split perfs., fine. S.G. 26Aa,£3,750. Photo €350-400

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1144 �� B 15c. brown-orange and sepia centre inverted, unmounted mint block of twenty (4x5)from the left of the sheet, well centred, fine and rare. S.G. 26Aa, £5,000. Sassone€3,200++. Photo €450-500

1145 �� B 25c. blue and deep blue centre inverted, unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3) fromthe left of the sheet, a few short perfs., fine. S.G. 27Aa, £900. Sassone €375++ €60-80

1146 �� B 25c. blue and deep blue centre inverted, another unmounted mint block of fifteen (5x3)from the right of the sheet, unmounted mint, a few short perfs., fine. S.G. 27Aa, £900 €60-80

1147 1921-66 selection on stockcards, over 160 stamps, including 1921 10c. (pair and single),25c. block of ten all with centre inverted, 1951 Issue for Fezzan set, 1955-57 £L1 blockof four, 1966 640m. booklet (2), etc., chiefly fine €100-150

Italian Post Offices, 1921 Pictorial Series - contd.

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1148

1148 � 1m. to 500m., set on unaddressed first day wrapper with “BENGHAZI/24.XII 51/AIR MAIL”cancellations, fine. S.G. 131-143, Sassone €10,000+. Photo €1,200-1,500

1149 � 1m. to 500m., set of thirteen on envelope to Tripoli (name and address reduced), fine.S.G. 131-143, Sassone €10,000. Photo €1,000-1,200

1951, Issue for Cyrenaica


1156 2f. on 2m. to 480f. on 500m., the set of ten cancelled on envelope (flap missing) fromSebha to Tripoli, the envelope with small perimeter tears, fine. S.G. 166-175. Sassone€7,500. Photo €400-600

1157 � 2f. on 2m. to 480f. on 500m., cancelled “SEBHA/1-2/1952/FEZZAN” on envelopeaddressed to Tripoli, fine. S.G. 166-175. Sassone €7,500. Photo €800-1,000

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1156

1150 �� 1951 set and the sets for Fezzan and Tripolitania, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 131-175.Sassone €2,040 €250-300

1151 � 500m. orange-yellow and green, overprint inverted, tied to piece, fine and scarce. S.G.143a, Sassone €850. Photo €120-150

1951, Issue for Tripolitania

1152 � 1mal. on 2m. to 240mal. on 500m., set of ten on registered first day cover with“TRIPOLI/24 12 51/CORRISP. E PACCHI” cancellations, fine. S.G. 151-160. Sassone€1,500+. Photo €200-250

1153 � 1mal. on 2f. to 240mal. on 500m., set on registered illustrated first day cover (smallperimeter tear at left), tiny traces of staining, fine. S.G. 151-160. Sassone €1,500 €120-150

1154 � 1mal. on 2m. to 240mal. on 500m., two sets (one unmounted mint), Fezzan 2f. on 2m.to 480f. on 500m. two unmounted mint sets, fine. S.G. 151-175. Sassone €2,560 €300-350

1951, Issue for Fezzan

1155 � 2f. on 2m. to 480f. on 500m., the set of ten cancelled on piece; fine. S.G. 166-175 €120-150

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1163

1164

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1083

1226

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Libya 1951, Issue for Fezzan - contd.

1158 � 2f. on 2m. to 480f. on 500m., the set of ten cancelled “SEBHA/1-2/1952/FEZZAN” onunaddressed envelope, vertical filing fold clear of the adhesives; fine. S.G. 166-175.Sassone €7,500. Photo €600-800

1159 � 2f. on 2m., 4f. on 4m. and 10f. on 10f. on Air Mail envelope dated 31 March 1952 fromSebha to Alger, address partly crossed through, a few slightly soiled perfs., fine and veryrare commercial usage. S.G. 166, 167, 169. Photo €1,500-2,000

1160 � 8f. on 8m. orange, horizontal pair, tied to Air Mail envelope addressed to Alger byGhadames cancellation of 31 March 1952, address partly crossed through and small partof flap missing, fine and very rare commercial usage. S.G. 168. Photo €1,500-2,000


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1160


1161 � 10f. on 10m. violet vertical strip of three and 20f. on 20m. tied to envelope dated 31March 1952 registered to Toulouse, arrival datestamp on reverse, address partly crossedthrough, fine and extremely rare commercial usage. S.G. 169, 171. Photo €2,500-3,000

1162 1951-59, collection on pages, hundreds, including 1951 Cyrenaica issue 1m. to 500m.set on page signed by the Horseman, 1m., 4m. and 20m. on commercial cover fromBenghazi to Tripoli, 4m., 12m. and 20m. (pair) on cover registered to Tripoli, 50m. onreverse of commercial cover registered to London, three philatelic postage due covers, seton page signed by the designer, Fezzan issue 2f. on 2m. to 480f. on 500m. set on pagesigned by the Horseman, Tripolitania issue with 1m. on 2m. to 240m. on 500m. on sheetsigned by the Horseman, 1952 commercial cover to Turkey, 10m. on 20m. and 24m. on50m. on envelope registered to Benghasi, 48m. on 100m. on Official envelope registeredto Benghazi, Postage Due set on sheet signed by the designer, etc., chiefly fine €2,500-3,000

1163 �P 1952 King Idris 1m. blue, composite Proof with hand coloured frame and the vignettefrom the 20m., fine and rare. Photo €100-150

1164 �P 1952 King Idris 50m. composite Proof with hand painted frame in black and vignetteprinted in red, fine and rare. Photo €150-200

1165 �� + 1955 Arab Postal Congress, set in blocks of four with inverted overprints, unmountedmint from the upper-right corners of the sheets, fine and rare. 203-203 vars. Photo €150-200

1166 �E 1961-85, collection of over 250 original enlarged coloured hand painted essays of issueddesigns housed in five large Lighthouse albums contained in a carton, includingcomposites, some with artists notations, additionally some photographic proofs, fine anda unique and most attractive group. Buyer to collect Photo €4,000-5,000

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Libya, 1951, Issue for Fezzan - contd.


1167 �� 1962-88, a remarkable collection of over 37,000 stamps housed in ten large blackLighthouse albums contained in two cartons, including many complete sheets,photographic Proofs, Proofs with progressives sheets, imperforates, miniature sheets,many colourful thematics, etc., fine a valuable lot which would be quite impossible toduplicate. Buyer to collect €3,000-4,000

1168 �P 1965 Bradbury Wilkinson 50m., 100m., 200m., 500m. and £L1, set of five imperforateproofs in the issued colours on unwatermarked gummed paper, also the issued set incorner blocks of four, fine. S.G. 356P-362P. Photo €150-200

1169 �P 1968 Arab League week 10m. carmine and slate-blue, 45m. deep bluish green and red-orange, die proofs in the issued colours also similar 10m. deep bluish green and red-orange and 45m. blue and violet die proofs, fine S.G. 412-412P, etc. Photo €100-150

1170 � Parcel Post: 1953-65, collection of forty-five forms, a variety of frankings, cancellationswith Agedabia, Benghazi, El Baida, El Marj, Ghadames, Ghat, Misurata, Sebha Parcels,Sirt, Tarhuma, Tobruk, Tripoli 16, 18 and 19, Tripoli Parcels, etc., mixed condition €80-100

1171 � Postal Orders: 1957-60 50m., 100m., 150m., 200m., 250m., 300m., 350m., 400m.,450m., 500m., 550m., 600m., 650m., 700m., 750m., 800m., 900m., 950m. and £L1,all used and with additional frankings, also undenominated types in green and in red €100-150

MALAYSIA

SELANGOR

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1172 � 1881-82 2c. brown with Stanley Gibbons type 4 overprint, unused without gum, showingwatermark lines at right and at foot, proving it to be the 3rd. unit of a triplet from anunknown setting, a few short or skimmed perfs. at top, pencilled signature on reverse, fineand an attractive example of this very rare stamp. Brandon Certificate (2004). S.G. 4,£8,500. Photo €1,500-2,000

MALI

1173 �P 1961-82 collection of imperforate Proofs and colour trials in three large Lighthousealbums, many hundreds, including complete sheet, epreuve de luxe with some artistsigned, fine €500-700

MANAMA

1174 �� A much duplicated collection of modern appendix issues housed in two large Lighthousealbums, including many colourful thematics issues with imperforates, miniature sheets,gold foil, etc., a few cancelled but chiefly mint and fine. Buyer to collect €100-150


MAURITANIA

1175 1964-85, collection of chiefly imperforates and proofs contained in a large blackLighthouse album, many hundreds, including many colourful Thematic issues in sheets,colour trial sheets, Epreuve de Luxe with some artist signed, etc., fine €600-800

1176 � A duplicated selection of Proofs, colour trials, imperforates, sheets, etc. contained in alarge Lighthouse album, many colourful thematic issues, thousands, fine €700-1,000

MUSCAT

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1178

1177 � 1944 (21 Dec.) India 31⁄2a. registered postal stationery envelope addressed to Indiabearing 1944 3p.(3), 1⁄2a. (3) and 1a. on reverse with Donaldson type 14 cancellations,arrival on reverse; some stains and creases but extremely rare. S.G. 1, 2, 4. Photo €400-500

1178 � 1945 (29 July) envelope registered to London bearing on reverse 1944 Official set of tenwith Donaldson type 14 cancellations. Philatelic usage but rare. S.G. O1-10. Photo €300-400

1179 � 1950 Air Mail envelope to France bearing 6a. on 6d. with Donaldson type 21cancellation, 1952 envelope registered to Switzerland bearing 1949 U.P.U. set with type22 cancellations, fine €100-150





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1216


NETHERLANDS INDIES

1180 � 1864 imperf. 10c. carmine, margins all round, tied to envelope dated 18 Jan. 1869 bysemicircular “PROBOLINGO” datestamp, addressed to Soeraraija with red arrival datestampon reverse, a little soiled at right, fine. S.G. 1. Photo €100-150

OMAN

1181 �� 1970-90, unmounted mint selection on stock cards, including 1970 New Currency set instrips of three, 1971 overprints (4 sets), etc., fine. S.G. approximately £3,600 €300-400

1181A �P 1975-87 a remarkable selection of imperforate Proofs of issued designs ex the HeraclioFournier archive contained in a large black Lighthouse album, over 3,600, including 1987Literacy, 1986 International Year of Peace, 1987 Amateur Radio Society, 1987Environment day, 1987 Social Work Week, 1987 Municipalities, 1987 National Day, etc.,with Progressives, blocks sheets, etc., fine and a wonderful opportunity to purchase aunique group. Photo €10,000-15,000

1182 � 1978 40b. on 150b., 50b. on 150b. and 75b. on 250b., fine used. Rare. S.G. 212-214,£1,100. Photo €200-300

QATAR

1183 �� 1965-2008, mint selection in a large Lighthouse album, hundreds, including 1969Security Forces (3), 1969 Oil Industry (3), 1969 Scouts (3), 1969 Moon Landing (3),1970 Flowers, 1970 Expo (3), 1971 Famous men (3), 1971 Racism (3), miniature sheetswith 1969 Scouts (2), 1970 Expo (2), 1972 Olympics, etc., fine €250-300

RAS AL KHAIMA

1184 �� A much duplicated selection of modern issues contained in five large Lighthouse albums,including many colourful thematics, imperforates, gold and silver foil, miniature sheets,etc., a few cancelled but chiefly mint and fine. Buyer to collect €150-200

SENEGAL

1185 �P 1964-99 duplicated selection of imperforate issues housed in two large Lighthousealbums, many hundreds, including Proofs, Epreuves de luxe, colour trials, many colourfulthematic issues, etc., fine. Buyer to collect €400-600

SHARJAH

1186 �� A much duplicated selection of modern issues contained in three large Lighthousealbums, including 1966 surcharges, 1968 5d. to 10r. in blocks of 9, appendix issues withmany colourful thematics, miniature sheets, gold and silver foil, imperforates, etc., mint,fine. Buyer to collect €150-200

SOMALILAND

1187 Selection of stockcards and loose, hundreds, including Somaliland Protectorate 1938,1942 and 1951 sets, 1951 set in imprint pairs, 1942 and 1951 ets on covers, Occupationof Italian Colonies Middle East Forces 1943-47 set, Cyrenaica1950 set, Eritrea 1948-49,1950 and 1951 sets, Somalia 1948 and 1950 sets on covers, Tripolitania 1950 set, etc.,mixed condition €400-600

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1191 �P �B 20pi. ultramarine and black (colours of the issued 4pi.), imperforate colour trial block ofnine (3x3) on gummed and watermarked paper, two stamps hinged, a little wrinkled, fineand rare. S.G. 46bP. Photo €1,000-1,200

1192 �P �+ 20pi. greenish blue and black (colours of the issued 6pi.), imperforate colour trial blockof nine (3x3) on gummed and watermarked paper, two stamps lightly hinged, fine andrare. S.G. 46bP. Photo €1,000-1,200

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SOUTH ARABIAN FEDERATION

Kathiri State of Seiyun

1188 �� B 1966 (Aug.) 5f. on 5c. brown error surcharged in black, block of thirty-two (8x4) fromthe top of the sheet with current number “3952”, unmounted mint, fine and rare. S.G.55var. €300-400

SUDAN

See also lots 1084 - 1085

1189 * 1873 (Sept.) entire letter in Arabic from Khartoum to Cairo with superb “Franca” on thefront, Assiut and Cairo transit datestamps on reverse, fine. A very rare entire used beforethe opening of the Egyptian Post Office in Khartoum on 1 October 1873. Photo €800-1,000

1190 � 1903 5 m. on 5pi. brown and green, surcharge inverted, tied by Khartoum cancellationof 17 Dec. 1903 to envelope addressed to Omdurman with arrival on reverse, fine andextremely rare on cover. S.G. 29a. Photo €400-500

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1152


1193 �P �B 20pi. emerald and black (colours of the issued 8pi.), imperforate colour trial block of nine(3x3) on gummed and watermarked paper, two stamps lightly hinged, fine and rare. S.G.46bP. Photo, €1,000-1,200

1194 �A �P 1931-37 Air Mail, Die Proof in black of the vignette on watermarked paper (63x60mm.)without gum, fine. Photo €150-200

Sudan, 1927-41 - contd.

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1195

1195 � 1948 Arab Postman and Camel 10m. rose-red and black, centre inverted, used, smallcentral tear at top, just into the design, otherwise very fine with bright colours. The uniquediscovery example. A great rarity and an important stamp for Sudan collectors as well ascollectors of inverted centres. B.P.A. Certificate (1961). S.G. 101a, £40,000. Photo €25,000-30,000

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Official Stamps

1196 � 1902 1m. brown and pink, vertical pair with overprint inverted, the upper stamp withround stops variety, large part original gum, fine and rare. Signed H. Bloch. S.G. O3c,O3e. £1,100+. Photo €400-500

Postal Stationery

1197 1902 1pi. envelope unused, 1906 5m. on blue (special printing), unused, fine €80-100

1198 � 1917 5m. on 1pi. envelope, addressed to India, re-addressed to America and India, taxedby United States 1c. and 2c. (pair) Postage Dues, a variety of transit markings, also 1900p.p.c. to London franked 1m., 2m., 3m. and 5m., 1904 envelope to England franked 1m.(10), 1m. and 2m. unused wrappers and three French Soudan Stationery items. Mixedcondition €100-120

SYRIA

POSTAL HISTORY

Incoming Mail

1199 � 1746 (6 Dec.) entire letter from Tripoli to Latakia, without markings, some staining andfiling fold at foot; fine and scarce €100-150

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1200 � 1864 (7 Nov.) entire letter to London, endorsed Markha, on reverse London ForeignOffice Bishop mark “MR/12”, with interesting contents (in English) written by ThomasWilson, a silk merchant; fine. A very early letter and in superb condition, one of theearliest know letters from Syria with a postmark. Photo €1,000-1,200


French Post Office

1201 1859 (22 Oct.) entire letter endorsed Per French Post from Aleppo to Beyrout bearingFrance 1862 10c. and 40c. (40c. a little cut into at top) tied by “3766” Petit Chiffrecancellations with dotted circle “ALEXANDRETTE” and framed “PD” alongside; horizontalfiling fold at foot well clear of the adhesives, fine. Photo €100-150

1202 � 1861 (15 Feb.) envelope with enclosure to Nantes bearing France 1853-61 20c. blue (2,margins all round) tied by “CE” in lozenge of dots and additionally tied by “CORPS EXP DESYRIE/BAU A” datestamp, transit and arrival datestamps on reverse, fine and scarce. CalvesCertificate (2008). Photo €150-200

1203 � 1862 (27 May) front with one flap to Marseilles bearing France 1853-61 10c. (cut into)and 40c. with “3766” Petit Chiffre cancellations and dotted circle“ALEXANDRETTE/SYRIE” datestamp below, blue “POSTE FRANCAISE/D’ALEP” and redframed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA MEDITERRANEE”, arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo €100-150

1204 � 1869 entire to Marseilles franked on reverse Turkey 1869 Duloz 20pa. and 1pi. withboxed Halep 81 cancellations, additionally franked on the front France 1862 40c.(oxidised) with “5079” Gros Chiffre cancellation and dotted circle“ALEXANDRETTE/SYRIE” datestamp alongside; fine and a rare combination franking. Photo €250-300

1205 � 1869 (4 Oct.) envelope to Messina bearing France 1862 20c. pair (some perf. faults) with“ALEXANDRETTA”, on reverse Turkey 1869 Duloz 20pa. and 1pi. with framed Halep81cancellations and dotted circle “MERSINA/TURQUIE D’ASIE” datestamp alongside, smallportions of the reverse of the envelope missing, otherwise fine. Photo €200-250

1206 � 1870 entire letter to Marseilles bearing on reverse turkey 1869 Duloz 10pa. with blueboxed Halep 81 cancellation, on the front additionally franked France 1871-76 80c. with“5079” Gros Chiffre cancellation with dotted circle “ALEXANDRETTE/SYRIE” datestampalongside and with red boxed “PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERANNE” just tying the80c.,stain spotting but a rare combination franking. Photo €100-150


1207 � 1877-1918, six covers and two cards, including 1877 from Beyrouth to Teheran, 1880to Jeddah (stamp cut out from reverse), 1912 coloured postcard with a five countryfranking, etc., mixed condition. Photo €200-250

1208 � 1910 (23 Nov.) envelope to Constantinople bearing Turkey 1910 1pi. with bilingual“ALEP” (Coles and Walker type 12) cancellation with “2/DAMAS-HALEP” transit alongside,fine. Photo €100-150

1209 1919-57, a valuable mint and used selection in a large black Lighthouse album, hundreds,including 1920 Kingdom overprints with covers, 1921 Kilis local on cover, 1934Independence 100p. block of four without values, 1954 Arab Postal Union set inimperforate blocks of four, 1957 Cotton, Lawyers, Gliding and Jurists miniature sheets,Alaouites, €1,000-1,500

Syria, Postal History - contd.

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1205


1209A � 1920 (9 Dec.) 20pa. postal stationery envelope with star and crescent, additionallyfranked Postal Jubilee 20pa., both with violet handstamp and Palestine1918 2pa. and 3pa.on cover to Beyrouth, Damas cancellations, fine. Photo €200-300

1920 Air Mail

1210 �A � 1921 (27 Jan.) envelope to Alexandrette franked 1p. on 5c. (2), 5p. on 15c., 10p. on 40c.with Halep bilingual cancellations, arrival on reverse, filing fold at left well clear of theadhesives, fine. S.G. 57-59 €100-150

1211 � 1921 (10 May), two similarly franked envelopes from Halep to Alexandrette, both creasedand slight faults. S.G. 57-59 €150-200

1212 �A � 1921 (30 May) envelope to Alexandrette franked 1p. on 5c. (2), 5p. on 15c. and 10p. on40c. with Halep bilingual cancellations, fine. S.G. 57-59. Photo €100-150

Arab Kingdom

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1219 � All Arabic negative seal (1⁄2pi.) greyish, cut square and with margins all round, tied to pieceby bilingual “4-11-18/2/HALEP” (Coles and Walker type 13) cancellation, fine and rare.Only twelve examples recorded. B.P.A. Certificate (1998). S.G. A1. Photo €2,000-2,500

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1215

1219

1921 Damascus Issue

1213 � �+ 1pi. on 5m. rose, block of four from the foot of the sheet containing tête-bêche pair,unused without gum, fine and extremely rare. S.G. 63b. £2,250. Photo €800-1,000

1214 � Selection of four covers and two cards, including 2pi. on 5m. on card to New York, 3pi.on 1pi. on cover to Germany, 3pi. on 1pi. on cover to Haifa with Damas-Haifa T.P.O.cancellation, good to fine €150-200

1921 Ain Tab Issue

1215 � Surcharge in carmine 2pi. on 1pi. violet blue (Map of Gallipoli), vertical pair the lowerstamp without surcharge, very lightly hinged, fine and rare. Scheller Certificate (2009).S.G. 68e, var. Photo €1,000-1,500

1216 � Surcharge in black 2pi. on 1pi. black and violet, used, neatly cancelled, fine. Signed Brun.Calves et Jacquart Certificate (2009). S.G. 68h, £1,100. Photo €200-250

1217 � Prepared for use but not issued, surcharged in black 1pi. on 20pa. red Castle of Europe,original gum, fine. Maury 9. Photo €300-400

1218 � –– Black surcharge 1pi. on 20pa. rose carmine with with Star and Arabic inscription increscent overprint, large part original gum, fine and rare. Maury 11. Photo €300-400

1918 Provisional Issue for Aleppo


1220 � –– (1⁄2pi.) greyish, cut square and with margins all round, tied by bilingual “5-11-18/3/HALEP” (Coles and Walker type 13) cancellation to Censored envelope addressedto Beyrouth; a variety of transit and arrival markings, fine and a great rarity. S.G. A1.Photo €8,000-10,000

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1221 �� 1924 (June) surcharges on Olympic Games set, all variety surcharge inverted,unmounted mint, fine and rare. Calves et Jacquart Certificate (2009). S.G. 139-142,Yvert €1,800. Photo €250-300

1222 �� + 1934 Republic 10p., 15p., 25p., 50p. and 100p., all in blocks of four from the upper-right corners of the sheet without values, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 285-289 vars.Photo €250-300

1223 �� + 1945 Resumption of Constitutional Government Postage 4p. to 40p., the set of siximperforate miniature sheets of four, unmounted mint, fine and rare. Calves et JacquartCertificate (2009). Yvert Bloc 5-9A. €3,480. Photo €500-600

1224 � –– The set of six miniature sheets on individual Air Mail covers addressed to Paris, mostlyregistered, each with senders address erased, a trifle soiled, fine and rare. Yvert Bloc 5-9A,€9,600+. Photo €1,200-1,500

1225 �� + 1961 Damascus Fair 50p., variety black (value and inscriptions) omitted, block of fourfrom the lower-left corner of the sheet, fine and scarce. S.G. 745a, £340+ €80-100

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Latakia

1226 �A � 1931 Air 0.50p. yellow, overprint inverted, large part original gum, fine and scarce. S.G.86var. Yvert €1,400. Photo €150-200

1227 No Lot

TRANSJORDAN

1920 (Nov.), Perf. 15 x 141228 �� + 1m. sepia, overprint inverted, unmounted mint block of four, fine and scarce. S.G. 1a,

£560+. Photo €200-250

1229 � 2p. olive, overprint type 1a, used, fine and scarce. S.G. 6a, £850 unused. Photo €250-300

1230 �� 5p. deep purple, overprint type 1a, mint, crease at foot, otherwise fine and rare. S.G. 7a,£1,400. Photo €300-400

1231 � 1921 (Jan.) envelope (flap missing) to Jerusalem bearing 1920 perf. 14 5m. orangehorizontal pair from the right of the sheet, tied by violet Arabic Es Salt cancellation andwith arrival datestamp of 16 Jan. on the front; fine. S.G. 13. Photo €100-150

1232 1921 (April) envelope registered to Jerusalem bearing 1920 perf. 15 x 15 3m., 4m., perf.14 1m., 2m., 5m., 1pi., 2pi. tied by oval negative seal Amman cancellations and with largeregistration etiquette on reverse, arrival datestamp of 23 April on reverse, filing creaseclear of the adhesives and with part of address excised, fine and scarce. S.G. 3, 4, 9, 10,13-15. Photo €250-300

1233 1921 (April) envelope registered to Jerusalem bearing 1920 perf. 15 x 14 3m., 4m., perf.14 1m., 2m., 5m., 1pi. and 2pi., tied by violet Arabic Es Salt cancellations, on reverselarge “SALT” registration etiquette and Jerusalem arrival of 21 April, some small stains,fine and scarce. S.G. 3-4, 9-10, 13-15. Photo €200-250

1922 (Nov.)

1234 � Perf. 15 x 14 3⁄10p. on 3m. horizontal pair, 4⁄10p. on 4m.surcharge double, 5⁄10p. on 5m.horizontal pair, tied to piece by violet oval Arabic Salt cancellations, the piece creased;fine. S.G. 22, 23var., 24. Photo €100-150

1235 � –– 3⁄10p. on 3m. yellow-brown, horizontal pair, one error 2⁄10p., tied to small piece by violetbilingual Amman cancellation, fine. S.G. 22, 22c. Photo €300-4,100

1236 � Perf. 14 1p. on 1p. with violet surcharge (double), very lightly hinged, fine and rare. S.G.31b, unpriced. Photo €250-300

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1237

1237 � –– 10p. on 10p. ultramarine, violet surcharge inverted, large part original gum (hingeremainders), fine and rare. S.G. 33a, unpriced. Photo €1,000-1,200



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1238 � 1922 (Dec.) handstamp in red-purple on perf. 14 20p. pale grey, part original gum (hingeremainders), fine and fresh. B.P.A. Certificate (2009). S.G. 53. £1,600. Photo €500-600

1923 “Arab Government of the East, April 1921”

1239 � Perf. 15 x 14 2p. olive, overprint type 1a, very lightly hinged, fine and scarce. S.G. 59a,£1,200. Photo €400-600

1240 � Perf. 14 2m. blue-green with black overprint, very lightly cancelled fine. S.G. 63c,unpriced used. Photo €100-150

1241 � –– 1p. deep indigo, overprint double, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 65a, £500.Photo €200-250

1242 � –– 10p ultramarine, horizontal strip of six from the left of the sheet, lightly hinged, onewith black mark on reverse, fine. S.G. 67, £480+. Photo €200-250

1243 � –– 20p. pale grey, overprint misplaced with the first line of the overprint at the foot, largepart somewhat brown original gum, fine. S.G. 68var. Photo €100-150


1212

1231

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1244

1244 �� + –– 20p. pale grey, overprint double, one gold, one black, latter inverted, unmounted mintblock of four from the foot of the sheet, folded through central horizontal row of perfs.,fine and rare. S.G. 68e, £3,000+. Photo €1,500-2,000

1245 � –– 20p. pale grey, black overprint (a few specks of gold), large part original gum, fine.S.G. 68g, £850. Photo €200-250

1246 �� –– 20p. pale grey, overprint misplaced with the third line at foot, mint, fine. NajjarCertificate (2003). S.G. 68var. €100-150

1923 (April-Oct.)

1247 � Handstamped on stamp of Palestine 5⁄10p. on 3m. yellow-brown, large part original gum,slightly short perf. at top, fine and rare. Scheller Certificate (2008). S.G. 71, £3,000.Photo €800-1,000

1248 � On issue of Dec. 1922 5⁄10p. on 3m. yellow-brown, surcharge double, used, some paperadhering to the reverse, fine and scarce. Najjar certificate (2003). S.G. 78var. Photo €200-250

1249 � –– 5⁄10 on 5p. deep purple, handstamp in violet, On issue of March 1923 5⁄10p. on 3m.yellow-brown, 1⁄2p. on 9p. ochre, 1⁄2p. on 9p. ochre, 2p. on 20p. grey, large part originalgum, fine. Each with B.P.A. Certificate (1952). S.G. 79, 84-86, 88 €150-200

1250 � –– 1⁄2p. on 2p. olive, original overprint type 1a, large part original gum, fine and rare. S.G.80a, £2,000. Photo €800-1,000

1251 � On issue of 1 March 1923 5⁄10p. on 3m. yellow-brown, black overprint, used, fine. S.G.84a, unpriced used. Photo €250-300

1252 � –– 2p. on 10p. pale grey, variety black overprint, large part brownish original gum, fineand rare. Signed “Ela”. S.G. 88a, £2,000. Photo €500-600

1923 (May) Independence

1253 � Overprint reading downwards 1m. to 20p., large part original gum, fine and a scarce set.S.G. 98A-108A, £1,898. Photo €500-600

1254 –– 1p. deep indigo, large part original gum, fine. Signed Brun. S.G. 103A, £700. Photo €200-250

1255 �� –– 2p. olive, horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, the second stamp the Arabic 933error, unmounted mint, fine. S.G. 104A, 104Aa, £415+. Photo €200-250


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1256 � Overprint reading upwards 2m. blue-green, error Arabic 933 and overprint misplaced totop, part original gum and with trace of a paper hinge remainder; fine. S.G. 98Ba, £300.Photo €100-150

1257 � –– 1p. deep indigo, horizontal pair, one the error Arabic 933, lightly hinged, fine. S.G.103B, 103Bc, £440+. Photo €200-250

1258 � –– 5p. deep purple, fine used. Rare. S.G. 105B, £600. Photo €150-200

1259 �S 1925 “East of Jordan” 1m., 2m., 4m., 5m., 6m., 7m., 8m., 13m., 1pi., 5pi., 9pi., 10pi.and 20pi., all in horizontal strips of three overprinted “SPECIMEN”, affixed to small pieces,the 10pi. strip includes the “E.F.F.” in bottom panel error, fine and rare. SchellerCertificate (2009). S.G. 143-144, 146-152, 154-159s. Photo €400-600

1927-29 Emir Abdullah

1260 �P Stamp sized bromide in sepia from which the engraved portrait was taken and Die Proofof the portrait used for the high values in black on wove paper endorsed “16.6.27” and“1st.”; fine. Photo €200-250

1261 �E Working drawing of the frame designed by Yacoub Eff. Sukar including the seven pointedstar at top centre, on tracing paper, mounted on board, some designers notations, a triflesoiled, fine and rare. Photo €200-300

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1262 �E 5m., working drawing of the frame designed by Yacoub Eff. Sukar in black and Chinesewhite, including the seven pointed star, vertical fold, fine. Photo €300-400

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1263 �P Undenominated Master die proof for the low values in black on wove paper, endorsed“Final orig. small/July 13”, fine. Photo €200-300

1264 �P Undenominated Master die proof for the low values in black on wove paper endorsed“15.7.27” and handstamped “PERKINS, BACON & CO.LTD/PROOF”, fine and rare. Photo €300-400

1265 �P Undenominated Master die proof of the low values in black on wove paper, endorsed“Die Proof Appd 15/7” and initialled, light vertical crease just clear of the design at left,fine. Photo €300-400

1266 �P Undenominated Master die proof of the high values without shading on the Emir’s robes,in black on wove paper cut down to stamp size and dated “22.6.27”, fine €300-400

1267 �P Unfinished die proof of the head of the Emir in purple, dated “16-6-27”, on wove paper,fine. Photo €300-400

1268 �P 100m. die proof in black cut-down to stamp size, very similar to the issued design butwith some small differences in the engraving around the portrait, on wove paper dated“24-6-27”, fine. S.G. 168P. Photo €300-400

1269 �P 100m. die proof in blue (73x74mm.), endorsed “3rd. Proof” in pencil, fine. S.G. 168P.Photo €300-400

1270 �P 100m. die proof in black on wove paper (73x79mm.), endorsed with pencilledtranslations of the Arabic inscription, dated 29/6/27, fine. S.G. 168P. Photo. €300-400

1271 �P 100m. die proof in black on wove paper, cut down to stamp size, endorsed “Final June30 1927”, fine €300-400

1272 �P 500m., die proof in black on wove paper (71x102mm.), endorsed “Appd/26/4/29” andinitialled, fine. S.G. 170P. Photo €300-400

1273 �S 2m. to 1000m., set of thirteen overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part originalgum, fine. S.G. 159s-171s, £325. Photo €100-150

1274 � 2m. to 1000m., 1930-39 1m. to £P1, large part original gum, fine. S.G. 159-171, 194b-207, £280 €80-100

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1275 � 1927-52, collection of thirty-seven covers or cards contained in a large Lighthouse album,including Air Mail, Censored, Postage Due, registered, postal stationery, occupation ofPalestine, etc., fine €300-400

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1277 �P 1m., 2m., 3m., 4m., 5m., 10m., 15m., 20m., 90m., 100m., 200m., 500m. and £P1 dieproofs in black, mostly initialled and dated, seven endorsed “Approved for die”, fine.Between S.G. 194b and 207P. Photo €1,500-2,000

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1276 �E 5m. sepia essay with reversed design, imperforate horizontal pair from the right of thesheet on gummed paper, mint, fine and scarce. Photo €150-200


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1278 �S 1m. to £P1, set of sixteen perforated “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, fine. S.G.194bs-207s, £325. Photo €100-150

1279 �P �B 15m. ultramarine, imperforate block of six (3x2) from the upper-right corner of the sheeton ungummed watermarked multiple Script CA paper, each handstamped “SPECIMEN” inmagenta, fine. S.G. 200P. Photo €200-250

1280 Selection in large black Lighthouse album, hundreds, including 1923 (May) 10p. (8),20p. 1923 overprint reading down 2m. (15), 5m. (8), 9m., 10m. (7), 20m., overprintreading up 3m. (2), 1p. (11), 20p. (4), overprints on Saudi Arabia, blocks, varieties, laterissues, etc., mixed condition €500-800

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

1280A �� 1976-2007, duplicated unmounted mint selection housed in a large Lighthouse album,including 1976 50f. on 75f. (4), 1976 5f. to 10d.(7), 1977 5f. to 10d. (6), 1983 Literacyday with the withdrawn 25f. and 75f., 1986 Chess Olympiad 2f. with damaged ArabicPostage in pair with normal, etc., fine. S.G. approximately £8,000 €800-1,000

YEMEN

1281 � 1878 stampless envelope from Hodeida to Bombay with “PREPAYMENT/COMPULSORY/R AR” cachet (crossed through) and replaced by “BOMBAY/SHIP LETTER/POSTAGE DUE 1A”;the envelope with small perimeter faults, scarce. Photo €500-600

1282 � 1902 (21 Feb.) Turkish 10pa. green newspaper wrapper with bilingual “SANAA” (Colesand Walker type 80) cancellation, Stamboul arrival on reverse, fine. Photo €150-200

1283 � 1920 envelope to London with magenta triangular “Min Al Muchayyam Al Mansur1331” cachet on front and reverse; small faults but scarce. Photo €100-150

1926

1284 � 21⁄2b. black on white, tied by negative Houdeidah seal cancellation to reverse of envelopeaddressed to Sana’a with arrival on the front, the envelope with small tear at foot, fine andscarce. S.G. 1, Photo €120-150

1285 � 21⁄2b. black on orange, rough perf. horizontal pair and imperforate 5b. black on white,tied by Sana’a negative seal cancellations to reverse of envelope, vertical filing foldaffecting the 5b., fine and scarce. S.G. 2-3, Photo €250-300

1286 � 5b. black on white, tied to the reverse of envelope by Sana’a negative seal cancellation, alittle roughly opened at right, fine and a rare single franking. S.G. 3. Photo €150-200





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1287 � 1928 envelope registered to Trieste bearing 1926 21⁄2b. black on orange, 5b. black onwhite tied by Sana’a negative seal cancellation and Italian Post Offices in Eritrea 50c.vertical strip of three and 25c. on 21⁄2a. tied by “MASSAUA ERITREA/RACCOMANDATE”canellations of 20 March 1928, transit and arrival markings on reverse, fine and anextraordinary mixed franking with the first issue of Yemen. S.G. 2, 3. Photo €2,500-3,000

1288 � 1945-51 4b. on 1⁄2b. blue and orange, tied by Sana’a cancellation to envelope addressedto Hodeida, fine and very scarce. S.G. 49 €100-150

1289 �� B Royalist Issues 1963-65 al-Mahabeshah issue 10b. black and carmine, block of fifteen(3x5) from the lower-right corner of the sheet, unmounted mint, light gum wrinkles, fineand extremely rare. S.G. R38a, £30,000++. Photo €4,000-5,000

1290 � �+ –– 1964-65 Consular Fee, Qara issue 10b. (5b. + 5b.) dull purple, block of four (twopairs) from the right of the sheet with the right hand pair handstamp vertical, unmountedmint, fine and rare. S.G. R58, 58a. Photo €500-600

1291 � A huge, practically all mint, duplicated stock housed in thirteen large Lighthouse albumscontained in three cartons, tens of thousands, including 1926 21⁄2b. black on orange, 5b.,1930 1i. blue and brown (S.G. 9, £39/Yvert 6, €30, 16,000 in mint sheets), 1931changed colours 8b. claret (S.G. 17, £3.25/Yvert 14, €2.50, 6,000 in mint sheets), 10b.orange-brown (S.G. 18, £4.50/Yvert 15, €3, 2,000 in mint sheets), 1939 Arab Alliance1i. scarlet, olive-green and claret (S.G. 40, £12.50/Yvert 23, €12.50, 12,500), totalCatalogue for these four S.G. £865,000/Yvert €657,250, later issues with imperforates,miniature sheets, appendix items, etc., fine. Buyer to collect €8,000-10,000


1292 �� A mostly mint, duplicated selection of modern issues housed in two large Lighthousealbums, thousands, including 1949 unauthorised U.P.U. 4b., 6d. and 10b. (5 sheets of16 of each value), Kingdom with appendix issues, gold foil, Republic with 1963 RedCross set in imperforate sheets of 50, many colourful thematic issues, etc., fine. Buyer tocollect €100-150

COLLECTIONS AND RANGES

1293 An interesting and varied selection in a large black Lighthouse album, including Cyprus1867 stampless envelope, Egypt 1923-24 £E1 colour trial, French Sudan, Iran 1928 Airset overprinted “SPECIMEN”, Somaliland, Syria 1920 envelope to Cairo bearing acombination franking of Palestine and Syria, Thrace, Yemen, etc., mixed condition €1,000-1,500

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For more information please contact Tim Hirsch, 020 7563 4001 or [email protected].

29th November 2011 • London

THE“AGATHON”

COLLECTIONof Highly Important Essays, Proofs and Covers

of the First Issue of Imperial Russia

1858 10K brown andblue on cover. A unique combination. Ex Mikulski.

The unique essay of the first stamp of Russia given as apersonal gift from Tsar Nicholas II to Agathon Fabergé.

1854 Eagle type surface printedessay. Unique Ex Fabergé.


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Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in anycatalogue;

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Up to €100 by €5€100 to €300 by €10€300 to €600 €320-€350-€380-€400 etc.€600 to €1,000 by €50€1,000 to €3,000 by €100€3,000 to €6,000 €3,200-€3,500-€3,800-€4,000 etc.€6,000 to €20,000 by €500€20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

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the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

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4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

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5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s PremiumIn addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up toand including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Priceabove €3,500.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU

5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Schemeand evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to ushave been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we havereleased the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed RobinsonCoins

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George ChampUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

Banknotes, Bonds & SharesUK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew Pattison

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniOrders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBooks

UK - Philip Skingley Rebecca MasonAutographs

USA - Robert Litzenberger

Your Europe Team

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown

FinanceAlison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Svitlana Qamarauli

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Darjet Shah Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America TeamChairman Emeritus

John HerzogHead of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Finance & Operations ManagerSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Shawn Barnes Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneerTracy Shreve

Your Asia Team

Gary Tan

Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous InkFor centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving ourplanet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both.

We insist that our printers source all paper used in the production of Spink catalogues from FSC registered suppliers (for further information onthe FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premisesand we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.


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