The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World

FINE COVERS OF THE WORLD

The Adriano Landini Collection

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Banknotes22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202824/25 April World Banknotes London 1202218/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31330 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120332 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 120342 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 120353/4 October World Banknotes London 1202313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 12024

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

AUCTION CALENDAR 2012

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.

Stamps11 April Cayman Islands the Graham Booth and John Byl Collections London 1202911/12/13 April The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201322 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120282 May The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World London 120303 May The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses London 1201420 June The “Franschhoek” Collection of Cape of Good Hope Triangular and Rectangular Issues London 1203120 June Palestine Stamps and Postal History London 1203630 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120325 July The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III London 1201511 July The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201619/20 July The Collector’s Series Sale New York25 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203312 September The Chartwell Collection - GB King Edward VIII, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II London 1201713 September Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale London 1201813/14 September The Collector’s Series Sale New York23 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019Early October The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong8/9 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York14 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 1202012 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 12021

Coins22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31328 June Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202530 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203327 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202613/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12027

Medals19 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200219 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200322 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12004

Bonds and Shares22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201018/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31330 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 12011

Autographs18/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 315

Wines10 May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW02July An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongSeptember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongNovember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger

Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom SmithUSA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko

Europe - Guido Craveri Fernando MartínezChina - Anna Lee Johnny Sang

CoinsUK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay

Arthur Bryant Barbara Mears John Pett George ChampUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

China - Mark Li

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

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniChina - Mark Li

Orders, Decorations, Medals & MilitariaUK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys

BooksUK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith

AutographsUSA - Robert Litzenberger

WinesChina - Anna Lee

Your Europe Team (London - Lugano)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Charles Blane

Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Rita Ariete María Martínez

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson

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Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong - Singapore)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Raymond Tat Gary Tan


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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

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May 2, 2012 - London

I started collecting stamps as a young boy and recall an interest in the stamps of Northern Rhodesia.

In 1956 I inherited from my uncle 25 volumes of classic Canada, mostly covers but including a fine usedexample of the 1851 12 pence black. I was working and living in London at the time and as otherpriorities overtook me in the late 1950s I decided to sell the collection and take a break from collecting.

I started collecting again in 1972 when working with Robson Lowe, forming fine collections of ItalianStates and the USA 5c Postmaster Provisional including a rare first day cover sold at Christie’s in NewYork in 1982.

Nevertheless my favourite collection was of Hong Kong and Treaty Ports, and Foreign Post Offices inChina which was sold by Robson Lowe in Japan in October 1981 under the pseudonym of the“ANTONIA” collection.

Again, after a sabbatical from collecting I decided in 2006 to just collect fine and unusual covers fromaround the world with each cover separately mounted on a page, researched and written up in English,the results of which are to be found in this catalogue which I hope you enjoy.

Adriano Landini, Fellow of the English Postal History SocietyHonorary Member and Founder of the Italian Postal History Society (A.I.S.P.)Fellow and Honorary Member of the Italian RotaryMilanMarch 2012

Adriano and Anna continue to help Spink on a consultancy basis from their home in Milan


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Fine Covers of the World The Adriano Landini Collection

Argentina 1, 63, 64 Belgium 91Brazil 65British East Africa 190British Guiana 120British Post Offices Abroad 20, 95, 112, 113, 139Burma 121Cape of Good Hope 159, 160, 186Chile 66-69, 118China 54, 202, 209Colombia 70Cuba 88, 180Danish West Indies 71-74,112Disinfected Mail 101, 102Dominican Republic 111Ecuador 75, 76Egypt 77, 78, 122France 5, 98French Colonies 94, 95, 142German States 158, 163Germany 210Great Britain 165, 215Greece 93, 101-108Haiti 79, 80, 81Hong Kong 40, 57 India 25, 98, 113, 163, 212Ireland 215Italian States 146, 147, 171, 178Italy 1, 82, 84, 108Japan 40, 59Java 58

Lebanon 16Madeira 23, 56 Malaya 119, 177Malta 101Maritime 17, 18, 44, 47, 48 Mexico 115Monaco 132New South Wales 151North Borneo 99Norway 161Nova Scotia 138Panama 27, 67-69, 83, 118, 188Peru 38, 82, 83, 84, 85Portugal 20Postage Dues 1, 5, 41, 82-84, 88, 92,

93, 108, 115, 165, 210Puerto Rico 37, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 180Registered Mail 6, 14, 21, 39, 46, 91, 99, 109,

144, 153, 162, 173, 175, 177Russia 39 Sardinia 110Spain 89, 90 Switzerland 207Tonga 62Tunisia 123-132Turkey 1, 8-18, 21, 41U.S.A. 27, 92, 96Uruguay 91Valentines 60, 194, 198, 213 Venezuela 92

CROSS REFERENCE INDEX

Whilst not exhaustive we hope the following list will prove useful for finding items of interest not listed under their respective countries


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ALBANIA

Ottoman Post Office

1 � 1871 entire from Venice “Via Trieste” to Antivari, Scutari, bearing Italy 1863-65 60c.mauve cancelled “196” in lozenge of dots, upon arrival franked with Turkey 1866-76uncancelled 10pa. and 1pi. vertical pair partially covering despatch c.d.s., showingunframed “P.P.” and, on reverse, Trieste transit oval d.s. (6.12). A fine and scarcecombination franking. Vachat Certificate (2009). Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:“Pasha”, June 2011

ANTARCTICA

1901-03 French Expedition by Dr. Charcot

2 � 1904 (3 Jan.) Raphael Tuck & Co. picture postcard, “Le Francais” leaving St. Malo afterthe launching (Wharton FB-3) from Ushuaia, Argentina to France bearing, on pictureside, 3c. orange with c.d.s. and with Charcot’s signature alongside; repaired tear at leftthough of good appearance. Photo £500-600

Note: Dr. Charcot was the founder of the French Boy Scout movement

ANTIGUA

3 � 1870 (27 Mar.) envelope from St. John’s to London, rated “11d” in red crayon andbearing 1863-67 6d. green horizontal pair each lightly cancelled “A02” with LondonPaid c.d.s. (13.4) alongside the rate mark, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope withvertical fold at centre barely affecting the fine appearance. Photo £800-1,000

ARGENTINA

Provincial Corrientes Issue

4 � Undated double rate entire from Mercedes? to Corrientes, bearing 1856 (21 Aug.)typographed 1 Real M.C. black on blue horizontal pair each neatly cancelled with penstrokes; the left-hand stamp with a natural crease at left, otherwise fine. S.G. P56. Photo £250-300

Wednesday 2 May 2012

Sale commences at 2.30 p.m.

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot.


General Issues

5 � 1874 (22 Apr.) entire letter from Rosario “P. French Packet” to Italy, bearing 1868 5c.vermilion redrawn (S.G. Type B) horizontal pair sharing indistinct oval handstamp, incombination with France 1863-70 Laureated 20c. blue with “Anchor” lozenge tying the5c. pair and with Italy Postage Due 2l. maroon and blue tied by Genoa arrival c.d.s. (1.6)at lower left corner, showing sender’s cachet in blue, Rosario and Buenos Aires (27.4)c.d.s., “20” (decimes) rate handstamp and boxed “F.56” French accountancy handstamp,both in blue and tying the 5c. pair, and “BUENOS-AIRES/PAQ. FR. J NO.5” octagonal d.s.(27.4), all on face, arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the adhesives with small faults/defects thoughan attractive three country franking. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Chateau Ramerai, 1961

6 � 1883 (17 Aug.) envelope registered from Belgrano to Italy, bearing 1873 4c. brown and1880 perf. 12 8c. lake horizontal pairs (2) all cancelled with c.d.s. and showing framed“CERTIFICADO” in red at foot, the reverse with four further strikes of the framedhandstamp applied across the flaps, and Roco Scrivia arrival c.d.s. (16.9); traces of soilingthough most attractive and believed to be the sole recorded cover with this registeredhandstamp. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Carlos Chaves, 2009

ARCTICA

7 � 1827 (3 Jan.) entire letter from Capt. William Parry at the Admiralty in London to Lieut.J. Lawrence in Devon, rated “1/-” and showing, on reverse, a fine impression of Parry’spersonal wax seal in red; the contents refer to Lawrence’s “invention of leather storm sails”and continues “the invention is to me a new one, and appears to me extremely deserving offair trial. I do not feel myself justified in applying for any sails on this plan on my presentExpedition as the whole equipment is already determined on”; one top flap missing andrepaired severance at joins though a most interesting letter from this famous Arcticexplorer £600-800

Note: William Edward Parry was born in 1790. After his unsuccessful 1821 expedition todiscover the Northwest Passage he was appointed Hydrographer to the Navy. In 1827 heattempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole, to which this letter refers. He reached 82º45’ North latitude, setting the record for human exploration, farthest north,that stood for nearly five decades. He was knighted in 1829 and promoted to rear-admiralin 1852. He died in 1855

AUSTRIAN LEVANT POST OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE

8 � 1852 (28 July) entire letter from Scios to Trieste, showing superb “CESME/AGO 9.” and“FRANCA.” handstamps (Tranmer Types 1 and 29) and, on reverse, fine Trieste arrival d.s.(15.8) in red. Photo £250-300

9 � 1864 (15 July) entire from Ibraila, Moldavia to Trieste, bearing 1863 15s. brown verticalpair sharing “IBRAILA/15. LEG.” datestamp, the reverse with Pest (19.7) and Trieste (21.7)d.s. Initialled “ED” and with Sorani Certificate (2010). Photo £700-800

10 � 1867 (20 Sept.) entire from Constantinople “Via Brindisi” to Livorno, bearing 1864 3s.green, 5s. rose and 10s. blue vertical pair all cancelled with three “LLOYDAGENZIE/CONSTANTINOPOLI” c.d.s., showing boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”,“P.D.” h.s. in red and, on reverse, Brindisi (25.9), Florence (27.9) and Livorno (27.9)c.d.s.; a most attractive three colour franking. Photo £500-600

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11 � 1867 (18 Oct.) entire from Smyrna to Genoa, bearing 1864 3s. green, 10s. blue and 15s.brown placed sideways and twice cancelled by “LLOYD AGENZIE/SMIRNE” c.d.s. with“P.D.” h.s. and boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” h.s. alongside, arrival c.d.s. (25.10)on reverse. Most attractive. Ferchenbauer Certificate (2004). Photo £350-400

PROVENANCE:Dr. Jerger

12 � 1868 (9 May) entire from Constantinople “via Brindisi” to Livorno, bearing 1864 3s.green, 10s. blue and 15s. brown twice cancelled by “LLOYD AGENZIE/CONSTANTINOPOLI”c.d.s. with “P.D.” h.s. in red and boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, Brindisi (13.5),Florence (14.5) and Livorno (15.5) c.d.s. on reverse; attractive. Photo £250-300

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13 � 1868 (6 June) printed entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, bearing 1863 2s.yellow horizontal pair sharing “CONSTANTINOPEL” c.d.s., arrival d.s. (11.6) on reverse. A fine, scarce and most attractive 4s. printed matter rate cover. Signed Grioni. Photo £1,000-1,200

14 � 1869 (21 Jan.) entire registered from Botuschan, Moldavia, to Leipzig, bearing 1866 10s.blue horizontal pair sharing “BOTUSCHAN” c.d.s. in blue and showing “RECOMANDIRT”h.s. in blue and fancy-framed “RECOMONDIRT” h.s. in red, Czernowitz (26.1), Breslau(28.1) and B. Ausgabe (28.1) d.s. on reverse; minor soiling at top and bottom edgesthough a rare and most unusual combination of registered handstamps. Sorani Certificate(2010). Photo £1,500-2,000

15 � 1869 (11 Nov.) entire from Adrianople to France, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 5s.carmine (2) and 15s. brown pair each cancelled with “ADRIANOPEL” double-ring d.s.,showing sender’s cachet “A./P/.D.” h.s. and “AUTR./3/STRASBOURG” transit c.d.s.(23.11) in blue, the reverse with Vienna (20.11), Lyon (24.11) and Paris (28.11) c.d.s. Most attractive. Signed G. Muller. Photo £500-600

16 � 1874 (29 June) entire from Beirut “per Lloyd Aut” to Gera, Saxony, bearing 1867 coarsewhiskers 15s. brown cancelled with pen cross and with sender’s cachet in upper leftcorner, the reverse with “LLOYD AGENZIE/SMIRNE” (3.7), Trieste and Gera (12.7) d.s.;fine and scarce. Photo £400-500

17 � 1882 (8 May) entire letter from Salonica to Constantinople, bearing 1875-83 finewhiskers 10s. blue cancelled by boxed “LETTERE ARIVATE/PER MARE” h.s. (TchilinghirianRRR), arrival c.d.s. (10.5) on reverse; fine and scarce. Sorani Certificate (2010). Photo £300-400

18 � 1883 (Feb.) firm’s printed envelope from Smirna to Vienna, bearing 1875-83 finewhiskers 10s. blue vertical pair sharing boxed “LETTERE ARIVATE/PER MARE” h.s.(Tchilinghirian RRR), Constantinople (7.2) and arrival (13.2) c.d.s. on reverse; envelopewith two small tears at top barely affecting fine appearance. E. Diena Certificate (1978).Photo £400-500


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BERMUDA

19 � 1873 (27 Mar.) envelope from Hamilton “By Str: “Perit” Via New York” to London,bearing 1865 1d. rose-red and 6d. dull purple unusually lightly cancelled “1” in oval ofbars and showing Hamilton c.d.s alongside and London Paid c.d.s. (16.4) in red at left;fine and most attractive. Photo £400-500

Note: The “Perit” was a substitute steamer on the Bermuda-New York Service. She madeeleven round trips

BRAZIL

20 � 1871 (3 May) entire letter from Porto Alegre to Portugal bearing, on reverse, 1866 20r.dull purple strip of five (paying the internal postage) with quartered cork cancellations inbluish ink and additionally by a lozenge of diamonds, Rio De Janeiro local (22.5) andBritish (23.5) P.O. c.d.s., “TRANSATLANTIQUE” (12.6) in blue and Oliveira (13.6) c.d.s.,the face panel with despatch c.d.s. and “150” rate handstamp; one stamp defective at footand one with a vertical crease though a scarce and attractive franking, and a rareinvolvement of the British Post Office. Photo £300-400

BRITISH LEVANT

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21 � 1889 (9 Feb.) 2d. G size registered envelope to Denmark, uprated with 1887 40pa. on21⁄2d. in combination with red “EXPRESS D’ORIENT” label corner example twice cancelledwith “R” in oval h.s. and by two (one superb) British Post Office c.d.s., sender’s cachetat left and with arrival c.d.s. (13.2) on reverse; fine and attractive. B.P.A. Certificate(2004). Photo £1,000-1,200


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22 � 1853 (23 Apr.) entire (addressee excised) ex the Kennedy correspondence from Montrealto New York, bearing 1851 laid paper 6d. brown-purple with large to very large marginstied by target cancellation, showing horseshoe-framed “CANADA” and Montreal c.d.s.,both in orange-red. R.P.S. Certificate (2001) states “lettersheet treated to remove stains”though this is not at all evident. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Royal Philatelic Collection, 2001

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

23 � 1871 (12 June) envelope from Graaff Reinett to Madeira “To be forwarded by the firstvessel which may touch at the Island”, bearing 1864-77 1d. rose-red and 4d. deep blue (4 with a strip of three) neatly cancelled “18” and with despatch oval d.s. alongside, CapeTown c.d.s. (17.6) and “200” Portuguese rate mark, Funchal c.d.s. (18.7) on reverse; acouple of small imperfections though a most attractive franking to an unusual destination.Photo £600-800

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, MAFEKING

24 � 1900 (4 Apr.) envelope to “Trooper J.S. Bennett, B.S.A. Fort, Mafeking”, bearing 1900(Mar.-Apr.) Cape of Good Hope 1d. on Hope Seated 1⁄2d., 3d. on 1d., BechuanalandProtectorate 1d. on 1⁄2d. and British Bechuanaland 6d. on 3d. and 1/- on 4d., all neatlycancelled with c.d.s.; the envelope and 3d. on 1d. with faults/defects though an unusualfive colour franking to a Fort. Photo £700-900


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25 � 1861 (17 Oct.) double rate entire from Kandy to Madras, bearing 1857-59 imperforate2d. green pair and a single with margins on three sides and in combination with 1861-64rough perf. 14 to 151⁄2 1d. dull blue (4), each cancelled with oval of bars and showing“KANDY/STEAMER LETTER” c.d.s. and Kandy Paid c.d.s. in red, all on face, indistinct arrivalc.d.s. (3.11) on reverse; one 1d. and one 2d. with a defect though a most attractivecombination issue franking. Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Admiral Harris, February 1951 Maurice Burrus, April 1963 Lawrence Shenfield, March 1975 Joseph Hackmey February 2009

CHILE

26 � 1857 (8 Sept.) entire from Santiago to Valparaiso, bearing 1853 (1 July) 5c. red-brownon blued paper horizontal strip of five and a single with margins in places and each withneat circular dumb cancellation, despatch c.d.s. in red at foot, clean and most attractive.Photo £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Count Von Kekkö, September 2007

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27 � 1868 (Dec.) Wells Fargo 3c. pink envelope from Conception to California, bearing 18675c. red (3 with a pair) and 10c, blue each with “CANCELLED” in oval of bars, showingmanuscript “14”, “24” and “34” handstamp rate marks, despatch c.d.s. in red,“PANAMA/20 JAN 69/TRANSIT” d.s. (tying the pair) and part San Francisco transit c.d.s.;the envelope fractionally reduced at right and with minor edge imperfections though anextraordinary franking. Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:Robert Siegel, 1970 Floyd E. Risvold, January 2010

DANISH WEST INDIES

28 � 1896 (2 Feb.) 2c. blue stationery envelope from St. Thomas to Haiti, uprated with 1873-1902 1c. red-lilac and green 8th. Printing with inverted frame, 12c. lilac and deepgreen 2nd. printing and 1895 (May) 10c. on 50c. reddish lilac cancelled by St. Thomasc.d.s. and superb “BOLIVIA” ships handstamp in violet applied by the Purser, French Ligned.s. for 3 February alongside, upon arrival redirected to Mexico and showing SommerHerrmann & Co. arrival oval d.s. (29.2) in violet alongside, the reverse with Haiti andMexico City (28.2) c.d.s. A choice and most attractive combination four colour franking.Nielsen Certificate (2003). Photo £800-1,000

DENMARK

29 � 1852 (7 Jan.) entire letter ex the Oppenheimer correspondence from Copenhagen toHamburg, bearing 1852 Thiele 4 R.B.S. Plate II purple-brown strip of three, [51-53],and single, [41], clear to large margins all round, each with target cancellation andshowing despatch “compass” datestamp below, no arrival c.d.s.; a couple of smallimperfections though a rare franking. Nielson Certificate (1999). Photo £600-800

PROVENANCE:Peer Lorentzen

30 � 1860 (20 Aug.) entire from Fredericksborg to Frederickshald, Norway, bearing 1858wavy lines in spandrels 4sk, brown Plate II strip of five, [66-70], with good to largemargins and each neatly cancelled “18”, arrival c.d.s. (21.8) at foot; fine and mostattractive. Møller Certificate (2002). Photo £500-600

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31 � 1868 (13 Feb.) small entire letter from Copenhagen to Munich, bearing 1857 8sk. greenin combination with 1864-68 4sk. vermilion each cancelled “1”, Copenhagen oval (11.2)and circular (13.2) d.s. in blue on face, the reverse with Hamburg (14.2) and Munich(16.2) d.s.; most attractive. Photo £200-250

32 � 1870 (29 Nov.) entire from Copenhagen to Bordeaux, bearing 1864-70 comb perf.13x121⁄2 4sk. rose-red 12th. Printing strip of three and line perf. perf. 121⁄2 2sk. blue 7th.Printing in combination with 1870 4sk. rose-carmine and grey, cancelled with several “SJ. JP. P. SP. B/181” duplex and showing circular “P.D.” in red and small part French c.d.s.additionally tying two of the values; the entire with minor ageing around the 2sk. thoughan attractive franking overpaid by 2sk. Møller Certificate (2004). Photo £700-800

DOMINICA

33 � 1883 (28 June) small “Circular” envelope registered “p Bermuda” to Trinidad, bearing1882 (Dec.) “1⁄2” in red on half 1d. lilac (6) each cancelled “A07”, showing “R” in ovalh.s., despatch and arrival (28.6) c.d.s., all on face; two stamps with a rounded corner andthe envelope a little soiled, otherwise sound. Photo £250-300

FIJI

34 � 1893 (21 Aug.) envelope “Via S. Francisco” from Suva to London, bearing 1892-93 perf.11x10 1d. ultramarine strip of four and a single each neatly cancelled with c.d.s. with afurther strike below, arrival c.d.s. (11.10) on reverse; the right-hand stamp of the stripwith tear across the upper right, and the envelope with a central vertical fold, neithersignificantly affecting the fine appearance of this attractive franking. Photo £500-600

FINLAND

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35 � 1874 (16 May) envelope from Abo to England, bearing 1866-67 serpentine rouletteType III 8p. black on green strip of three and 40p. rose on lilac cancelled with three finec.d.s. in blue, Petersburg transit c.d.s. on reverse; a few roulette imperfections as usualwith this issue. A most attractive franking. Lundstrom Certificate (1984). Photo £600-800

36 � 1875 (28 Apr.) entire from Abo to Uleaborg, bearing 1866 serpentine roulette Type III8p. black on green (5 in two shades) all neatly cancelled with c.d.s. in blue, boxed “ANK”d.s. (5.5) at right; some roulettes added or repaired, nevertheless a most attractivefranking. Philatelic Foundation of Finland (2003) and Behr (2005) Certificates. Photo £1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:“Sibelius”, April 2003 Count Von Kekkö, September 2007


FRANCE

37 � 1855 (14 Aug.) entire from Avranches “via Southampton” to San Juan, Porto Rico,bearing 1853-61 10c. bistre, 20c. blue and 40c. orange (3) with margins nearly all roundand each lightly cancelled with Petits Chiffres “212”, showing despatch c.d.s., circular-framed “C”, framed “PD” in red, London Paid c.d.s. in orange tying three of the valuesand “3” (Reales) charge h.s. in blue-green, all on face, two T.P.O. d.s. on reverse; the10c. with a horizontal crease though a most attractive three colour franking to an unusualdestination. Photo £800-1,000

38 � 1865 (31 Jan.) entire letter from Paris “Voie de Panama” to Arequipa, Peru, bearing1853-61 10c. bistre, 20c. blue (2) and 40c. orange (4 with a pair) with margins largelyall round and cancelled with Gross Points, showing Paris c.d.s., two framed “PD”, LondonPaid c.d.s. in orange and an additional indistinct handstamp in red tying one of the 20c.An attractive three-colour franking to an unusual destination. Photo £300-400

39 � 1869 (21 July) envelope registered from Gard du Nord, Paris to St. Petersburg, Russia,bearing 1863-70 80c. rose strip of four cancelled “26” in Star of dots, on arrival theenvelope returned to sender in Paris and showing a variety of registered and instructionalhandstamps, and datestamps in black, blue and red on face and reverse; the envelope witha few imperfections due to an item of this nature and its travels. Full of character. Photo £300-400

40 � 1873 (18 Apr.) double rate entire letter from Lyon “via Brindisi” on the P&O Packet viaGalle and Hong Kong to Yokohama, bearing 1871-76 5c. green, 10c. bistre and 80c, dullcarmine (3), each clearly cancelled with Gross Chiffres “6316” and showing despatchc.d.s. and boxed “PD” alongside, the reverse with two T.P.O. d.s. and Yokohama FrenchPost Office c.d.s. (3.6); the adhesives with a few faults/defects though a most appealingthree colour franking to an unusual destination. Photo £350-400

FRENCH POST OFFICES ABROAD

Turkey

41 � 1870 (9 Nov.) unstamped entire from Constantinople to Genoa, showing fine“CONSTANTINOPLE/TURQUIE” double-ring d.s., manuscript “18” (decimes) and, uponarrival, bearing 1870 Postage Due 40c. ochre and carmine pair and 1l. blue and browntied by arrival c.d.s. (16.11), Messina, Naples and Genoa c.d.s. on reverse; adhesives withsmall imperfections, otherwise sound. Photo £150-200

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GAMBIA

42 � 1881 (3 May) envelope from Thomas Brown & Co., Bathurst, by French mail “per S S‘Amalie’ via Marseilles” to London, “3” accountancy mark in red crayon and bearing1880-81 CC line perf. 4d. pale brown cancelled with “GAMBIA/A/PAID” c.d.s. in red,showing a further strike of the c.d.s. at lower left with London Paid arrival c.d.s. (23.5)above; the envelope with two creases clear of the adhesive though a scarce cover. Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:R.F. Bavington-Jones, 1983 John Sacher, November 2009

43 � 1898 (1 June) envelope (traces of soiling) from Bathurst to England, bearing 1886-931⁄2d. grey-green and 2d. orange cancelled by c.d.s. and showing Paid Liverpool Br. Packetc.d.s. (20.6) at lower left, Broadstairs Station arrival c.d.s. (21.6) on reverse; attractive.Photo £300-400

PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, October 1992 John Ross

GIBRALTAR

44 � 1894 (14 Feb.) linen-backed envelope (195x125mm., vertical crease at centre) toLondon, bearing G.B. 1881 1d. lilac block of twelve (3x4) and 1887 1⁄2d. vermilion allcancelled with “A26” duplex and showing superb “PAQUEBOT” h.s. in violet, arrival c.d.s.on reverse. A spectacular franking. Photo £200-250

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45 � 1881 (Jan.) envelope from Addah “via Liverpool per S.S. Overa” to Italy, showing redaccountancy “3” in red crayon and bearing 1d. blue strip of four with largely fine strikesof the “POST OFFICE/GOLD COAST/ADDAH” oval intaglio seal handstamp with a furtherstrike at foot alongside Addah c.d.s. (only “8” of year date showing), Accra (23.1) andPaid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (22.2), the reverse with London (22.2) and Milan (dateunclear) c.d.s. Attractive and one of the finest of the intaglio seal handstamp covers. Photo £4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Sir Adrian Cadbury

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46 � 1890 (11 Oct.) envelope registered from Cape Coast to London, bearing 1884 1d. rose-carmine (6, one defective) cancelled “556” with Cape Coast c.d.s. and “R” in oval h.s.,all in blue, also showing London (12.1) and Liverpool (12.11) Registered d.s.; mostattractive and an unusual franking of the 6d. rate. Photo £250-300

47 � 1894 (7 Apr.) envelope from Axim to Dorset, bearing 1884-91 1⁄2d. green (3) and 1d.rose-carmine each cancelled with superb c.d.s., a further strike at lower left with PaidLiverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (30.4), Wareham c.d.s. (1.5) on reverse; two small parts of oneflap torn away. Clean and most attractive. Photo £150-200

48 � 1894 (22 Nov.) George Jackson printed envelope from Accra to Birmingham, bearing188-91 1⁄2d., 1d. and 2d. cancelled with oval of bars and with c.d.s. below, showing superb“TOO-LATE” h.s. at left with Paid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. (25.12) at foot; the 1⁄2d. withsmall faults and the envelope with two creases though remaining attractive. Photo £200-250

GREAT BRITAIN

49 � 1840 (10 Oct.) entire letter from London to Weymouth, bearing 1840 1d. black Plate VII, SE, with good to large margins and cancelled with orange Maltese Cross,straight-line “T.P./Old Broad St” handstamp alongside, fine despatch c.d.s. on reverse;the contents including “for I feared the robbers at the Post Office might think it was full ofBank notes”; fine and most attractive. Photo £300-400

50 � 1840 (19 Sept.) entire letter from Dublin and addressed locally, bearing 1840 2d. paleblue Plate I, FH, cancelled with orange Maltese Cross and with despatch d.s. on reverse;tiny fault at foot of “H” square, otherwise fine and attractive. Photo £400-500

51 � 1840 (1 Dec.) double rate entire to Dunfermline, bearing 1840 1d. intense black Plate VI, BI and BJ, both with good to large margins and cancelled with orange-redMaltese Crosses, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; small tear at top and central vertical crease,both well clear of the adhesives. Photo £500-600

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52 � 1845 (31 Mar.) entire letter from Poulton to Carlisle, bearing 1841 1d. red-brown Plate 45 with good to large margins, lightly cancelled with indistinct numeral and also bya superb strike of the “Poulton/Penny Post” handstamp, Carlisle arrival c.d.s. (1.4) in blueat left; closed central puncture, otherwise fine, rare and most attractive. Photo £500-600

53 � 1851 (4 June) blue envelope from Charing Cross to Liverpool, bearing 1850 SmallCrown, perf. 16 by Henry Archer, 1d. red-brown Plate 92, KG, neatly cancelled byLondon Inland “11” in diamond in oval of bars, despatch and arrival (5.6) d.s. on reverseand with a fine red wax seal; the envelope with a couple of minor punctures well clear ofthe adhesive, otherwise fine. Photo £300-400

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54 � 1855 (8 June) double rate entire from Preston “Via Marseilles” to Canton, China, bearing1847-54 embossed 10d. brown (2) and 1/- Die 2 all cut-to-shape and neatly cancelledby “628” sideways duplex, the reverse with despatch and Hong Kong (date unclear)datestamps; clean and most attractive. A rare early ingoing cover direct to Canton. Photo £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Gilbert Wheat, 2009

55 � 1855 (17 Oct.) small lady’s envelope from London to Florence “Tuscany, Italy viaFrance”, bearing 1854 embossed 1/- deep green Die II vertical strip of three with clearto large margins, in combination with 1854-57 perf. 14 1d. red-brown and perf. 16 2d.blue, all cancelled with diamond-framed “17” in oval of bars, showing oval-framed “PD”and with “ANGL./AMB. CALAIS” c.d.s. (18.10) additionally tying the 2d., the reverse withdespatch and arrival (23.10) d.s.; the 1d. value (defective) originally folded over the leftand one reverse flap with a tear, otherwise fine. A rare most attractive three colourfranking. E. Diena Certificate (1984). Photo £1,000-1,200

56 � 1859 (26 Jan.) blue envelope from Whitchurch, Hants. “via Lisbon” to Madeira, bearing1854-58 Large Crown, perf. 14 1d. rose-red, 2d. blue vertical pair and 1855-57 4d.carmine (surface rub) and 1/- green, each neatly cancelled “23” and showing oval-framedoverseas mail by ship “C Est de N” h.s. at lower left corner and Lisbon “40” ratehandstamp, the reverse with despatch, Micheldever Station (26.1), London (27.1) andLisbon (1.2) d.s. A fine and rare four colour franking paying the scarce 1/9d. rate. Photo £600-700


57 � 1860 (8 Oct.) envelope from Manchester “via Marseilles” to Hong Kong, bearing 1854-58 Large Crown, perf. 14 1d. rose-red, 2d. blue and 1855-57 6d. lilac and 1/-green, all cancelled “498” or with duplex and showing manuscript “2” (2d. due to HongKong) accountancy marking, the reverse with London (9.10) and Hong Kong (25.11)c.d.s. A most attractive four colour franking paying the 1/9d. rate for letters between1⁄2oz. and 3⁄4oz. Photo £600-800


58 � 1862 (25 Oct.) entire from Stonehaven to Sourabaya, Java, bearing 1854-58 LargeCrown, perf. 14 1d. rose-red, 2d. blue and 1855-57 1/- green, each clearly cancelled“309” and with manuscript “25” local rate mark at left, despatch, Manchester (26.10) andLondon (27.10) c.d.s. on reverse; the rate mark with slight ink-etching which has beenbacked with a piece of the reverse flap. An attractive franking to an unusual destination.Photo £500-600

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59 � 1869 (24 Sept.) double rate late fee entire from London “via Marseilles & Hong Kong”to Yokohama, Japan, bearing 1867-80 3d. rose wing-margin Plate 5, 6d. dull violet Plate8 and 2/- pale blue, all cancelled with “106” duplex and showing framed “LI” late feehandstamp in red below, the reverse with sender’s cachet, Hong Kong (5.11) andYokohama (15.11) c.d.s.; the 2/- with a rounded corner though a rare stamp on cover,particularly to the Far East. Spectacular and attractive. Photo £1,200-1,500


60 � 1873 (13 Feb.) heavily embossed Valentine envelope, complete with embossed andcolourful contents inscribed “CONSTANT TILL DEATH”, from Croydon to “MasterWagstaff” at Peckham, bearing 1858-79 1d. rose-red Plate 160 cancelled with “938”duplex, despatch and arrival (14.2) d.s. on reverse; a little soiled and foxed in placesthough a charming item of affection. Photo £300-350

61 � 1886 (30 Jan.) entire letter from London to Pescia, Italy, bearing 1883-84 21⁄2d. lilaccancelled with a superb strike of the rare London E.C. Hoster datestamp (Dubus Type34), the reverse with Chiasso-Milan T.P.O. (1.2), Pistoia (1.2) and Pescia (2.2) c.d.s.; afew small fox marks, otherwise fine. Photo £150-200

PROVENANCE:Leon Dubus

62 � 1899 (19 May) 2d. G size registered envelope, uprated with 1887-92 1⁄2d. vermilion and6d. purple on rose-red vertical pair, from Strand B.O. to Nukualofa, Tonga, showingboxed registration h.s. on face and with Vavau c.d.s. (13.7) on reverse. An attractivefranking to a very rare destination. Photo £300-400


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Argentina

Buenos Aires

63 � 1865 (27 July) envelope from Buenos Aires to Cincinnati, U.S.A., bearing 1862-64 4d.Plate 4 vertical pair and 1/- green, all with wing-margins and each neatly cancelled“B32”, London Paid c.d.s. (1.9) below and Boston Br. Pkt. c.d.s. (15.9) at left, despatchc.d.s. and Z.B. Coffin arrival c.d.s. (20.9) on reverse. A scarce and unusual doublecrossing of the Atlantic franking. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Carlos Chaves, 2009

64 � 1871 (11 Mar.) entire letter from Buenos Aires “p. Borgo Pila” to Genoa, Italy, bearing1865 1/- green Plate 4 and 1870 4d. vermilion Plate 12 sharing “B32” in vertical oval,showing partial London Paid c.d.s. (21.4), circular-framed “PD” and, on reverse (smallfaults), despatch and arrival (25.4) c.d.s. Photo £400-500

Brazil

Bahia

65 � 1874 (5 June) envelope (opened-out) from Bahia “p Galizia” to Bordeaux, bearing 18724d. vermilion Plate 13 and 1873 wing-margin 3d. rose Plate 12 sharing “C81” in verticaloval, showing despatch, London Paid (30.6) and Calais (30.6) c.d.s. and circular-framed“PD”, all on face, two French transit c.d.s. on reverse; the adhesives with minor soilingthough attractive and the latest date recorded from this office. Photo £200-250

PROVENANCE:Grant Glassco, November 1969

Chile

Caldera

66 � 1872 (20 Feb.) front from Caldera to Hamburg, bearing 1858-69 2d. blue Plate 13,1870 6d. mauve and 1871 1/- green Plate 5 twice cancelled “C37” in blue with despatchc.d.s. at left in the same colour, London Paid c.d.s. (2.4) and oval-framed “PD” in red atfoot; the front with two tears, one crossing the panel clear of the adhesives, thoughattractive and with the 2d. blue Plate 9 unrecorded by S.G. used at Caldera. One of onlytwo three colour frankings recorded from this scarce office. Signed Proeschold. Photo £200-250







Valparaiso

67 � 1872 (4 Sept.) entire from Valparaiso “via Panama” to Liverpool, bearing 1872 6d.chestnut Plate 11 strip of three twice cancelled “C30” in vertical oval and with despatchc.d.s. at foot, arrival c.d.s. (14.10) on reverse; the adhesives of wonderful colour and mostattractive. Photo £700-800

PROVENANCE:Grant Glassco, November 1969 Spink, March 2005

68 � 1872 (16 Nov.) entire from Valparaiso “via Panama” to Liverpool, bearing 1865 9d.straw Plate 4 wing-margin pair cancelled by superb “C30” Paid duplex, the reverse withsender’s cachet and arrival c.d.s. (29.12); a rare, clean and most attractive franking. Photo £800-1,000

69 � 1875 (17 Nov.) entire letter from Valparaiso “via Panama” to Bordeaux, bearing 18672/- blue Plate 1 corner example with wing-margin, neatly cancelled with “C30” Paidduplex, showing sender’s cachet, London Paid c.d.s. (date unclear), oval-framed “PD” andCalais transit c.d.s. (31.12); superb quality and most attractive. Photo £600-800

Colombia

Santa Martha

70 � 1873 (14 July) entire letter from Santa Martha to New York, bearing 1872 wing-margin4d. vermilion Plate 13 neatly cancelled “C62” in brownish ink with despatch c.d.s. in thesame ink at foot, sender’s cachet alongside the adhesive and over-cancelled with “N.Y. STEAMSHIP/10” c.d.s. (4.8); the latest date recorded from this office by Parmenter.Rare and most attractive. Photo £600-800

Danish West Indies

St. Thomas

71 � 1870 (28 Jan.) entire letter from St. Thomas to Hamburg, bearing 1858-79 1d. rose-red,1869 4d. vermilion Plate 11 and 6d. mauve Plate 8 (2) twice cancelled “C51” in verticaloval, showing sender’s cachet in blue, St. Thomas Paid c.d.s., London Paid c.d.s. (16.2)and oval-framed “PD”, all in red; most attractive. Photo £700-800

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73 � 1873 (14 Jan.) entire from St. Thomas “Pr. Steamer” to Mr. Westenholz, a Knight andHis Majesty’s Danish Consul-General in London, bearing 1871 wing-margin 1/- greenPlate 6 neatly cancelled by large part “C51” Paid duplex and with London Paid c.d.s.(29.1) at left; traces of soiling, otherwise sound. Photo £250-300

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74 � 1876 (28 May) entire from St. Thomas “p Para via Cherbourg, etc.” to Marseilles, bearing1858-79 1d. rose-red Plate 173, 1870 1⁄2d. rose-red Plate 5 and 1875 wing-margin 1/-green Plate 12 twice cancelled with “C51” Paid duplex, showing sender’s dated cachet inviolet, London Paid (12.6) and Calais (13.6) c.d.s.; small fox mark between the 1d. and1/- values though a rare and attractive franking. Photo £800-1,000

Ecuador

Guayaquil

75 � 1868 (4 Aug.) entire letter from Guayaquil to New York, bearing 1867 wing-margin 2/-blue cancelled by legible “C41” and showing Panama transit c.d.s. (21.8) and“STEAMSHIP/20” handstamp, double-arc despatch c.d.s. across join on reverse. A rare andattractive cover written just three days before the great earthquake of 15 August thatcaused severe damage in the north eastern part of the country. Photo £1,000-1,200

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Egypt

Alexandria

77 � 1871 (22 Apr.) entire from Alexandria “via Brindisi” to England, bearing 1867 1/- greenPlate 4, 1869 6d mauve Plate 8 and 1870 4d. vermilion Plate 12 twice neatly cancelledwith “B01” vertical oval, light despatch c.d.s. at left and sender’s cachet at lower leftcorner, arrival c.d.s. (29.4) on reverse; colourful and attractive. Photo £600-700

Cairo

78 � 1869 (3 Dec.) envelope from Cairo to Richmond, U.S.A., bearing 1858-69 2d. blue Plate12, 1868 3d. rose Plate 5 and 1869 6d. mauve Plate 8, each neatly cancelled “B01”,showing despatch c.d.s. in blue-black, London Paid c.d.s. (13.12) at foot, New York PaidAll c.d.s. tying both the 2d. and 3d. values, and “2/CENTS” accountancy handstamp atleft; the envelope a little truncated at left though a most attractive franking. Photo £600-700

Haiti

Jacmel

79 � 1877 (22 June) entire letter from Port-au-Prince “p R M Str.” via Jacmel to St. Thomas,bearing 1877 4d. sage-green Plate 15 neatly cancelled “C59” and with Jacmel Paid c.d.s.in red alongside, light sender’s dated cachet in violet at lower left corner and with arrivalc.d.s. (28.6) on reverse; a couple of small imperfections though a scarce franking. Photo £400-500


Port-au-Prince

80 � 1877 (12 Mar.) entire letter from Port-au-Prince to St. Thomas, bearing 1870 1⁄2d. rose-red block of eight (4x2) with each block of four sharing indistinct “E53” with sender’scachet alongside and despatch c.d.s. at foot, arrival c.d.s. (19.3) on reverse; the upper rowof the block crossed by filing crease though a rare franking of the 4d. rate. Photo £600-700

81 � 1878 (9 Nov.) entire from Port-au-Prince to the Tailor of the President of Haiti in Paris,bearing 1870 11⁄2d. rose-red and 1876 1/- green Plate 13 sharing light “E53” in verticaloval, showing despatch c.d.s at left, London Paid c.d.s. (2.12) and Calais c.d.s. (2.12);clean and most attractive. Holcombe Opinion (1989). Photo £500-600

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Callao

82 � 1870 (13 Dec.) entire from Lima to Italy, bearing only 1868 1d. yellow-green placedinverted and cancelled “C38”, upon arrival with manuscript “21” (decimi) and bearingPostage Due 1869 10c. orange-brown and 1870 2l. brown and pale blue cancelled withindistinct Genoa datestamps, the reverse with despatch, London (14.1) and arrival (16.1)c.d.s. A rare mixed issue Postage Due franking. Photo £400-500

83 � 1871 (14 July) envelope from Lima “Per. Str. Via Panama & Southampton” to Hanover,bearing 1868 1d. yellow-green in combination with 1858-79 1d. rose-red Plate 88 pair,1867 1/- green Plate 4 and 1869 6d. mauve Plate 8, all cancelled “C38”, showingsender’s cachet, London Paid c.d.s. (11.8), “ENGLAND PER AACHEN/FRANCO” double-ringd.s. (12.8) in blue and oval-framed “PD”, the reverse with despatch and arrival (13.8)c.d.s.; the envelope with small repair at foot though a rare and attractive franking to anunusual destination. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Floyd E. Risvold, January 2010

84 � 1872 (14 May) entire (cut for display) from Callao to Italy, bearing only 1868 1d. yellow-green cancelled by vertical oval “C38”, upon arrival with manuscript “22” (decimi) and,on reverse, despatch, London (13.6) and arrival (17.6) c.d.s. and with Postage Due 187030c. magenta and orange and 2l. brown and pale blue cancelled with c.d.s.; the 30c.affixed over the join and torn across through opening though an attractive franking.Photo £300-400

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85 � 1877 (6 Nov.) blue envelope from Iquique to Scotland, bearing 1876 10c. green incombination with 1876 wing-margin 6d. grey Plate 13 and 1/- green Plate 13, allcancelled “D87” in vertical oval and with despatch c.d.s. alongside, Edinburgh (14.12)and Inverkeithing (14.12) c.d.s. on reverse. A rare and attractive franking from this scarceoffice. B.P.A. Certificate (1994). Photo £1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE:Dr. Paul J. Kornan, September 1994

Puerto Rico

Mayaguez

86 � 1875 (25 Oct.) entire letter from Mayaguez “Via Inglesa” to Italy, bearing 1875 6d. greyPlate 14 vertical pair and 1876 4d. vermilion Plate 14 twice cancelled “F85”, showingsuperb sender’s datestamp in blue, despatch c.d.s. and London Paid c.d.s. (13.11),indistinct arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A fine, attractive and scarce cover. Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:Grant Glassco, November 1969


San Juan

87 � 1865 (11 Dec.) entire letter from San Juan to Madrid, rated “4” (reales) and bearing1858-79 1d. rose-red Plate 81, 1865 4d. vermilion Plate 7, 6d. lilac Plate 5 and 1867wing-margin 1/- green Plate 4 twice neatly cancelled “C61” and with London Paid c.d.s.(30.12) at right, the reverse with light despatch and arrival (2.1) c.d.s. A very fine and rarefour colour franking, and one of the earlier San Juan covers. Philatelic Foundation (1995)and Sismondo (2005) Certificates. Photo £1,800-2,000

PROVENANCE:Roca

88 � 1867 (17 Apr.) entire letter from San Juan “Porvapor Ingles” to Havana, Cuba, sender’scachet at upper right and bearing 1866 4d. vermilion Plate 8 pair sharing superb central“C61”, showing Porto Rico Paid c.d.s. over-cancelled with framed “NE” alongside “4”charge handstamp. Fine and scarce with mail between the Spanish Antilles carried byBritish Packet being unusual. Holcombe Opinion (1989). Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:Roca

89 � 1873 (26 Aug.) entire letter from San Juan to Barcelona, bearing 1867 10d. red-brownPlate 1 (2, one marginal) sharing “C61” duplex (“C” code inverted) alongside LondonPaid c.d.s. (13.9) and “4d” accountancy handstamp, both in red, part arrival c.d.s. onreverse; minor foxing around the adhesives though a scarce and attractive franking.Sismondo Certificate (2005). Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:Roca

90 � 1876 (27 Feb.) entire letter from San Juan to Vivero, Spain, bearing 1870 1⁄2d. Plate 10vertical strip of three and 1873 4d. vermilion Plate 14 strip of three all cancelled “C61”in vertical oval, showing despatch and London Paid (16.3) c.d.s. below, arrival c.d.s. onreverse; two of the 1⁄2d. values with small faults though a rare and most unusual frankingof the 1/11⁄2d. rate from this office. Sismondo Certificate (2005). Photo £600-800

PROVENANCE:Roca

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Montevideo

91 � 1872 (17 Dec.) 5c. blue postal stationery envelope registered from Montevideo to J.B. Moens in Brussels, bearing 1858-69 2d. blue Plate 13 and 1870 3d. rose Plate 6 pairs(3, two with wing-margins) all cancelled “C28”, showing despatch c.d.s., “REGISTERED”h.s., London Registered oval d.s. (16.1) and circular-framed “PD”, all in red, the reversewith four Belgian datestamps (16-17.1); one 3d. pair with minor imperfections throughbeing affixed over envelope edge though a very rare, attractive and impressive registeredfranking. Photo £4,000-5,000

Note: Count Albéric was well known by the elite of Europe. He was a numismatic and medalcollector. The above cover was hidden from the philatelic world for almost 100 years untiloffered by Spink in 2006

PROVENANCE:Count Albéric du Chastel de la Howarderie, 2006

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La Guayra

92 � 1875 (9 Feb.) entire from La Guayra “Via Saint Thomas” to New York, bearing 1872 4d.vermilion Plate 13 neatly cancelled “C60” showing “CORREOS/LA GUAYRA” double-ringhandstamp, British P.O. c.d.s. and “NEW YORK/DUE 10/U.S. CURRENCY” d.s. (24.2). St. Thomas transit c.d.s. (17.2) on reverse; some small faults though a scarce franking.Photo £1,000-1,200


GREECE

93 � 1863 (23 Mar.) entire from Trieste to Patrasso, unfranked and rated “3” and “15” in blueink and “75” in red crayon, bearing Greece 1862-67 5l., 10l., 20 and 40l. applied asPostage Dues, all slightly overlapping and each neatly cancelled by arrival c.d.s. (18.5). An attractive four colour Postage Due franking. Photo £400-500

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94 � 1852 (15 Jan.) entire from Pointe-a-Pitre “Voie D’Angleterre” to Paris, bearing 1849-5220c. blue pair and 1f. carmine with good to large margins and fractionally overlapping,cancelled with roller grill and showing despatch c.d.s., boxed “PD” and Calais c.d.s.(10.2), arrival c.d.s. (10.2) on reverse; a clean and most attractive single rate franking, andan early usage of French stamps in Guadeloupe which were only first placed in use towardsthe end of 1851. Signed Calves. Photo £4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Edward J.J. Grabowski, December 2007

An Early Usage of French Stamps Used in Guadeloupe


95 � 1863 (10 July) entire from Pointe-a-Pitre “p Mail, via Havana” to New York, bearingFrench Colonies 1859-65 5c. yellow-green and 40c. orange strip of three sharing twolozenge cancellations, showing unframed despatch c.d.s., light Crowned Circle“PAID/AT/GUADELOUPE” h.s. and New York “STEAMSHIP/10” h.s., the reverse withGuadeloupe (11.7 in red) and St. Thomas (13.7) British Post Office c.d.s. Rare and mostattractive. Photo £3,000-3,500

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96 � 1866 (17 Dec.) envelope carried on the Cambridge” from Hilo to New York, bearing1866 5c. blue pair (overpaying the single 5c. Inter-Island rate by 5c.) each cancelled withmultiple small pen strokes and just tied by a superb strike of the “HONOLULU/U.S.POSTAGE PAID” c.d.s. (24.12) in red, in combination with U.S. 1863 5c. brown (defectiveat left) cancelled by “cogwheel” and with San Francisco c.d.s. (14.1) alongside, thereverse with superb “HILO. P.O./HAWAIIAN-ISLANDS” c.d.s. with month code inverted; theenvelope with small faults at top and part of flap missing though a most attractivecombination franking. Photo £3,500-4,000

PROVENANCE:Floyd E. Risvold, January 2010

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HONG KONG

97 � 1879 (5 Aug.) black on yellow card to Italy, bearing 1879 Postcard Stamp 3c. on 16c.yellow cancelled “B62” and with Hong Kong c.d.s. alongside, “POSS. AN./PAQ. FR. N NO8” octagonal d.s. in red to left; two small surface faults on reverse though clean and mostattractive. Rare and to an unusual destination for this card. Photo £800-1,000

INDIA

98 � 1866 (25 Nov.) entire letter from Pondicherry “Via Marseilles” to London, bearing 18658p. mauve, 2a. yellow and 4a. green sharing “111” duplex and with crescent-shaped“INDIA PAID” and London Paid c.d.s. (27.12) in red alongside, Madras transit d.s. onreverse; the reverse with two sellotape repairs though an attractive franking from thisFrench Possession office. Photo £200-250

99 � 1894 (Mar.) 2a.6p. on 4a.6p. envelope, uprated with 1883 2a. blue, registered fromAutoor, Tinnevelly to the Secretary to the Governor at Sandakan, North Borneo, showingregistration handstamp, two “R” in circle of bars handstamps and, on reverse, despatchand Singapore (15.3) c.d.s. An attractive cover to a very rare destination. Photo £150-200

IONIAN ISLANDS

100 � 1810 (2 Apr.) “Servizio Militaire” entire letter (addressee deleted) from the ColonelCommanding the 2nd Regiment of the Line, to Milan, endorsed in the lower left cornerand showing a fine strike of the circular unframed “POSTA/SETTINSULARE/CORFU”handstamp in bluish green; interesting contents denouncing an officer of bigamy. A rareitem from the French Occupation period. Photo £300-400

Note: In 1807 the islands were ceded to France under the Treaty of Tilsit and occupied by theFrench Empire. The islands came under the Armée d’Italie and the French continued to usethe “Posta Settinsulare Corfu” handstamp

101 � 1821 (21 Mar.) entire “via Malta” to London, rated “3/2”? and showing large partdouble-ring “ISOLE/IONIE” handstamp in bluish green with indistinct rate mark at centre,slit for disinfection on arrival in Malta and showing a fine strike of the curved-framed“MALTA” handstamp, arrival c.d.s. (1.6) across join on reverse. Photo £200-250

Note: In 1809 the British defeated the French fleet in Zakynthos (October 2, 1809), capturedKefallonia, Kythera and Zakynthos, and took Lefkada in 1810. The French held out inKerkyra until 1814. The Treaty of Paris in 1815 turned the islands into the “United Statesof the Ionian Islands” under British protection (November 5, 1815). In January 1817 theBritish granted the islands a new constitution

102 � 1827 (17 Nov.) entire from Zante to Otranto, Trieste, variously rated and showing, onreverse, “ISOLE/DI ZANTA” double-ring handstamp in brown alongside Corfu scrolldatestamp and arrival d.s. (12.12) in blue, the entire slit for disinfection and with heavydisinfection staining by vinegar or fire, the face panel with boxed “Otranto” and “StatoPontificio” handstamps. Photo £200-250

103 � 1836 (15 Mar.) entire (faults/repairs) to Ancona, Florence, variously rated and showing“OFFICIO DELLA POSTA GENERALE/CORFU” framed Arms handstamp, “ANCONA” h.s. and,on reverse, Corfu scroll datestamp and arrival d.s. (26.3). Photo £100-120

104 � 1840 (24 Dec.) entire letter from Zante to Venice, variously rated and showing Zante (onreverse) and Corfu scroll datestamps, boxed “NETTA DI FUORI/DI DENTRO” handstamp inred and indistinct strikes of a large “MARITTIMA” Arms handstamp on face and reverse; fineand scarce. Photo £100-120

105 � 1859 (1⁄2d.) orange with just clear to very large margins, tied to large piece of an entire toSira by a light strike of the Zante double-ring datestamp. A rare usage of the (1⁄2d.) valuewhich was little used. A. Diena Certificate (1973). Photo £400-500


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106 � 1859 (14 June) entire letter from Zante to Trieste, showing sender’s cachet and bearing1859 (1d.) blue with good to large margins, cancelled and tied by Zante double-ringdatestamp in bluish green, “FRANCA” handstamp in the same ink at centre, the reversewith manuscript “15” (Kreuzer) for Austrian Lloyd fee for journey to Trieste, and arrivalc.d.s. (22.6); the (1d.) crossed by filing crease though of fine appearance. A very rare earlyusage of the (1d.) value used less than one month after the date of issue, and surely oneof the very earliest usages of the 1859 issue. Signed Sorani. Photo £3,000-3,500

107 � 1866 (9 June, Gregorian) entire from Cephalonia via Corfu to Messina, bearing Greece1863-67 5l. green, 20l. blue and 40l. lilac on blue, all with margins on three sides, placedinverted and each clearly cancelled “110” in diamond of dots at Argostonian with c.d.s.at right alongside framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and with boxed chargehandstamp at foot, the reverse with Kepkipa (Corfu, 29.7), Gallipoli (13.8) and Messina(20.8) c.d.s. Photo £200-250

108 � 1873 (29 May, Gregorian) entire letter from Kepkipa (Corfu) to Venice, unfranked andshowing despatch c.d.s. alongside “6” handstamp, upon arrival bearing Postage Due 187060c. maroon and orange (crossed by filing crease) tied by boxed datestamp (29.5), thereverse with Brindisi (28.5), further arrival d.s. and postman’s delivery number “27”.Photo £120-150

ITALY

109 � 1863 (17 Apr.) entire registered from Canosa to Naples, bearing 1863 15c. blue Type I(5, all with large margins) neatly cancelled and tied together by three framed“RACCOMANDATO” handstamps and with despatch c.d.s. at foot, the reverse with arrivalc.d.s. (18.4) in red and boxed “Posta Letter/11⁄4/DISTRIB.” postman’s boxed handstamp.A very uncommon franking. E. Diena Certificate (1987). Photo £500-600



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110 � 1863 (2 July) entire letter from Genoa to Nice, bearing 1863 (Apr.) 15c. blue Type I (2)with good to huge margins and in combination with Sardinia 1863 10c. bistre, posted onboard a steamer and each cancelled with Petis Chiffres “2656” in lozenge of dots,showing boxed “PD” and with Genes transit c.d.s. (2.7) below, both in red; one 15c. withtear at right though a great rarity, being a previously unrecorded usage of a Frenchcancellation on the Italian stamps. Sorani Certificate (2009). Photo £3,000-4,000


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111 � 1864 (12 Oct.) entire from Zoagli “via de Inghilterra” to Santo Domingo, DominicanRepublic, bearing 1863-65 De La Rue 30c. brown and 60c. mauve (2) twice cancelledwith double-ring d.s. with a further strike alongside, two London Paid c.d.s. (14.10) atfoot, the reverse showing Genoa (12.10) and St. Thomas British Post Office (1.11) c.d.s.A rare destination. Photo £500-600

112 � 1866 (27 May) entire from Genoa “via d’Inghliterra” to St. Thomas, bearing 1863-65De La Rue 30c. brown and 60c. mauve (2) cancelled “13” in dotted square, rated “1/-”in red crayon and showing despatch c.d.s., “PD” and London Paid c.d.s. (20.5), the latteradditionally tying the 30c. and one 60c., St. Thomas British P.O. arrival c.d.s. (16.6) onreverse; attractive and a scarce destination. E. Diena Certificate (1988). Photo £400-500

113 � 1866 (26 July) envelope ex the Arbuthnot correspondence from Livorno “via Ancona &Brindisi” to Madras, India, bearing 1863-65 De La Rue 60c. mauve (2) cancelled “14”in dotted square and additionally tied by framed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, variouslyrated in red crayon and showing despatch c.d.s., Alexandra British P.O. c.d.s. (3.8) and,on reverse, Brindisi (28.7) and Madras (22.8) c.d.s.; flap missing though an attractivefranking and rare destination £400-500

114 � 1866 (12 Oct.) double rate entire from the Mayor of Zoagli to the Italian Consul in New Orleans, U.S.A., bearing 1863-65 De La Rue 60c. mauve (4) with each duosharing “2500” in dotted square, showing despatch c.d.s., oval-framed “PD”,“ITALIE/ANSLEBOURG” c.d.s. (14.10) and “18” rate h.s. in the same ink, and “N. YORK AM.PKT./PAID” c.d.s. (29.10), all on face, sender’s Arms cachet and Genoa c.d.s. (12.10) onreverse. Scarce and most attractive. Photo £350-400

115 � 1871 (26 Oct.) entire letter from Genoa “via de Southampton” to Mexico, bearing 1863-65 Turin 40c. rose and 60c. mauve vertical pair cancelled “13” in dotted square,showing despatch c.d.s., unframed “P.P.”, London Paid c.d.s. (30.10) and “4” (reales)charge handstamp; an attractive cover to an uncommon destination. Photo £400-500



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116 � 1872 (31 May) entire letter from Piano di Sorrento to New York, bearing 1863-65 Turin5c. greenish grey, 10c. orange-buff and 40c. rose-carmine twice cancelled by straight-lineitalic “S. Agnello” handstamp in blue-black, showing “P.D.” and “NEW YORK/PAID ALL”c.d.s. (20.6), both in red, and with Verona c.d.s. (3.6) on reverse; clean filing creasecrosses the 40c. value and with a few perf. imperfections though a highly attractive andalmost certainly unique usage of this cancellation to an overseas destination. SoraniCertificate (2008). Photo £1,200-1,500

117 � 1873 (12 Dec.) envelope from Rome to Philadelphia, U.S.A., bearing 1863-65 Turin 5c.greenish grey, 30c. brown and 1867 Turin 20c. blue each cancelled “297” in dottedsquare with “UFF SUCCURSALE” c.d.s. alongside, “NEW YORK/PAID ALL” c.d.s. (2.1) belowthe adhesives and showing, on reverse, Verona and arrival (5.1) c.d.s.. A most attractivethree colour franking. Photo £250-300

118 � 1881 (17 Nov.) envelope from Turin to Panama, bearing 1863-65 Turin 40c. carminepair in combination with 1879 5c. green and 20c. orange twice cancelled with “189”duplex, upon arrival redirected to “Paraiso” (Valparaiso, Chile) and showing, on reverse,two French transit d.s.. A rare and most attractive mixed-issue Two Kings franking whichis apparently 5c. overpaid. Photo £600-700

119 � 1893 (21 Jan.) firm’s printed envelope from Milan to Penang, bearing 1879-82 10c.orange (2) cancelled by Ferrovia squared-circle d.s. and showing Penang arrival c.d.s.(18.2) on reverse. A rare destination. Photo £300-400

120 � 1896 (22 May) envelope from Cadenabbia, Como “via England” to Demerara, BritishGuiana, bearing 1863-65 2c. deep brown block of five, 1879 10c. deep rose-red and1891-97 5c. green and 25c. blue all cancelled with c.d.s., Georgetown arrival c.d.s. (17.6)on reverse; central vertical crease and a couple of other minor imperfections though a rareand colourful mixed-issue franking to a most unusual destination. Photo £400-500

121 � 1899 (18 June) envelope from Florence “Indie orientali inglesi via Calcutta” to PortBlair, Andaman Islands, bearing 1893 25c. blue cancelled with Ferrovia duplex and showing, on reverse, Sea Post Office (date unclear) and Port Blair (8.7) c.d.s. An exceptional and possibly unique destination from Italy at this time. Zanetti Certificate(2000). Photo £400-500

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Egypt

122 � 1867 (18 Dec.) entire letter from Alexandria “Col Vapore Italiani” to Florence, bearing1863 De La Rue 10c. orange-ochre (6), four cancelled “234” in dotted square and two(applied at left) sharing boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”, showing a further strikealongside the four adhesives and light “ALESSANDRIA D’EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE” c.d.s.,Brindisi and Florence (25.12) c.d.s. on reverse; three small areas with archival tape,otherwise fine and attractive. Granzia Certificate (2003). Photo £400-500

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123 � 1866 (28 Mar.) entire letter to Marseilles, bearing 1863-65 40c. carmine and 1865 20c.Type II on 15c. dull blue (2) twice neatly cancelled by “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” double-ring d.s. with a further strike below alongside unframed “P.D.” and with French entrydatestamp (1.4) at left, Cagliari (29.3), Genoa (31.3), Turin (date unclear) and Marseilles(2.4) c.d.s. on reverse; slight soiling around the adhesives and one 20c. on 15c. with arounded corner, however an attractive franking written during the cholera period.Raybaudi Certificate (1981). Photo £700-900

Note: This cover is illustrated in the Zanaria, Serra, Dal Negro handbook

124 � 1869 (14 July) envelope to Marseilles, bearing 1863-65 40c. carmine vertical pair eachcancelled “235” in dotted square, showing “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” double-ring d.s.partially overlapped by French entry datestamp (20.7) and “P.D.” handstamp, Cagliari(15.8) and Turin (18.7) c.d.s. on reverse; horizontal crease towards foot though clean andattractive. Photo £200-250

125 � 1870 (10 July) entire letter, written in Susa and taken to Tunis for posting, to Trieste,bearing 1863-65 40c. carmine and 1867 20c. pale blue sharing “235” in dotted squarewith “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” double-ring d.s. and “P.D.” either side of the adhesives,Cagliari (14.8), Livorno (16.8) and Trieste (18.8) c.d.s. on reverse; most attractive. Photo £300-400


126 � 1873 (23 Dec.) entire to Genoa, bearing 1863-65 10c. ochre (2) and 1867 20c. paleblue, all slightly overlapping and sharing two boxed “PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI”handstamps and showing “Du Tunisi” and “P.D.” handstamps at foot, Cagliari (25.12)and Genoa (28.12) c.d.s. on reverse; one 10c. with a corner crease though an attractiveand rare combination franking. Photo £600-800




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128 � 1880 (21 Jan.) entire to Manchester, bearing “ESTERO” 1874 5c. greenish grey and 186720c. orange sharing “235” in barred oval with “Coi Postali Italiani” handstamp belowand “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” double-ring d.s. at left, Cagliari (22.1) and Manchester(27.1) c.d.s. on reverse. A very rare destination for the Estero adhesives and possiblyunique as such. Photo £600-800

129 � 1887 (8 July) firm’s printed envelope to Vienna, bearing “ESTERO” 1881-83 5c. greenand 20c. orange sharing “235” in oval of bars and with “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” single-ring d.s. alongside, Bologna (14.7) and Vienna (15.7) c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope alittle toned though a scarce franking. Signed Sorani. Photo £300-400

130 � 1889 (23 Jan.) envelope to Tripoli, bearing “ESTERO” 1881-83 5c. green and 10c. clareteach cancelled “235” in barred oval and with “TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE” single-ring d.s.towards foot, Tripoli Italian P.O. c.d.s. (27.1) on reverse. A rare 15c. rate between Italianpossessions. Signed E. Diena and S. Sorani. Photo £600-800

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131 � 1895 (12 June) envelope (flap missing) to “Tripoli di Barberia”, Tripolitania, BarbaryCoast, bearing 1879-82 20c. orange (crossed by tear at foot) cancelled by squared-circled.s. with a further strike alongside, the reverse with Italian Consul in Tunis Arms cachetin blue; the envelope with a little light foxing, mainly on reverse though a very rare 20c.special reduced rate for mail between two different Italian Post Offices Abroad withouttransiting through Italian ports, and possibly unique as such. E. Diena Certificate (1987).Photo £1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Pedrazzo

132 � 1896 (2 Feb.) firm’s printed envelope (fractionally truncated at top) to Monaco, bearing1863-65 De La Rue 2c. brown strip of three and 1895 20c. orange twice cancelled withsquared-circle d.s., the reverse unusually showing two Munich c.d.s. (12.2) given it’sdestination. A fine and rare Two King’s combination franking from abroad. Photo £500-600

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133 � 1885 (3 Apr.) envelope from Yokohama to Paris, highly decorated and illustrated withportraits of various birds which have been hand-coloured, bearing 1883-92 5s. pale bluewith quartered cork cancellation and showing despatch c.d.s. alongside with Paris arrivalc.d.s. (8.5) below, New York transit c.d.s. (25.4) on reverse; the envelope with centralvertical crease which barely detracts from this charming ornithological delight. Photo £600-800

LEEWARD ISLANDS

134 � 1896 (28 Sept.) 1d. pink stationery envelope, uprated with 1⁄2d. vertical strip of three,from Portsmouth to England, all cancelled “A09” with despatch c.d.s. alongside andDominica transit c.d.s. (29.9) at foot, arrival c.d.s. (14.10) on reverse; the envelope withflap missing and a little soiled though a scarce routing and attractive franking. Photo £150-200

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135 � 1850 (23 Sept.) entire from Milan to Verona, bearing 1850 (1 June) 15c. vermilion-red(Plate I, Type I), 30c. brown (Type I) and 45c. blue (Type I), all of good colour and withclear or large to enormous margins, twice cancelled with “MILANO 23-9 50” boxeddatestamp and with “DISTRIBUZIONE/3” postman’s handstamp alongside; the 15c. with asmall crease at top and the cover with some yellowing at foot, nevertheless a magnificentand rare three colour franking. Signed Colla and with Ferchenbauer Certificate (2004).Photo £1,500-2,000

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136 � 1851 (25 Jan.) entire letter from Milan to Musso near Dongo, bearing 15c. red 1st.Printing superb marginal example with mute cogwheel cancellation tying the adhesive attop, unframed despatch datestamp alongside, arrival datestamp (30.1) on reverse. A fineand rare franking with the first printing stamp only known used between 20 and 28January 1851. Photo £800-1,000

137 � 1862 (14 Nov.) entire letter from Treviso to Pola, bearing 1858-62 New Currency TypeII 2s. yellow (3) and 3s. black (3) placed alternately and neatly cancelled with c.d.s., thereverse with Trieste and Pola (16.11) datestamps; one 3s. crossed by a filing fold and this,and one 2s., with faulty perfs. at top though a rare and most unusual 15 soldi ratefranking. Photo £1,000-1,500


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138 � 1869 (21 June) entire from Funchal “via England” to Port Midway, Nova Scotia, bearing1868 imperforate 100r. dull lilac in combination with 1868-70 perf. 121⁄2 120r. blue,both placed sideways and cancelled “51” in circle of bars, showing Funchal c.d.s., boxed“PD” and with “3d” accountancy mark in red at foot, part Halifax oval d.s. (date unclear)on reverse; a little foxing around the edges of the adhesives and the entire with three filingfolds, one of which crosses the 120r., nevertheless an exceptional franking and a very rarecombination. B.P.A. Certificate (2008). Photo £2,500-3,000

MALTA

139 � 1870 (14 Mar.) entire letter “Via Marseille” to Oporto, Portugal, bearing G.B. 1858-791d. rose-red Plates 83, 125 and 2d. blue Plate 13 pair all cancelled with “A25” duplex,showing oval-framed “FRANCA” and French entry c.d.s. (20.3) alongside oval-framed“PD”, both in red, all on face, three French and Porto (25.3) c.d.s. on reverse. A fine andmost attractive franking of the 6d. rate. Photo £500-600


140 � 1872 (25 July) envelope to Valetta with double-lined fancy printed border in maroon andgold, bearing 1872 CC perf. 14 1⁄2d. pale orange-buff (Supply 13) neatly cancelled andtied by “A25” duplex. Highly decorative and surely the most attractive of all 1⁄2d. yellowcovers. (Smith 73100). Photo £5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:E.E. Yates, May 1939 H.A. Cann, June 1970 Clive Smith, December 2009

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141 � 1914 (10 Nov.) Hotel D’Angleterre printed envelope registered to London, bearing1914 1⁄4d. brown plate block of twelve with three G.P.O. Maltese Cross cancellations,showing Malta Registered oval d.s., oval-framed “R” and “PASSED BY CENSOR”handstamp, all three tying the block, arrival d.s. (23.11) on reverse; a couple of creasesand some light soiling though an unusual usage of the 1⁄4d. value. Photo £100-120

MARTINIQUE

142 � 1866 (26 May) entire letter from St. Pierre “Voie d’Angleterre” to France, bearing FrenchColonies 1859-65 10c. bistre, 20c. blue and 40c. orange with clear to good margins andeach cancelled “MEC” in lozenge, showing St. Pierre despatch c.d.s., boxed “PD” and“COLONIES FRA V. ANGLE” c.d.s. (13.6), three French transit c.d.s. on reverse; small faultsin places though an attractive franking. Photo £600-700

MAURITIUS

143 � 1874 (6 Mar.) entire “Via Marseilles & France” to Genoa, bearing 1863-72 2d. blue and1/- yellow each neatly cancelled “B53”, showing “P.D.” and French entry d.s. (3.4) onface, the reverse with despatch, Modane-Turin T.P.O. and Genoa (5.4) c.d.s. Attractive.Photo £200-250

PROVENANCE:Peter Jaffé. January 2007


144 � 1895 (21 July) 8c. G size registered envelope, uprated with 1879-80 2r.50 brown-purple,to Switzerland, both cancelled with c.d.s. and showing superb double-ring “A.R.” (ProudAR1, the earliest recorded date of use) alongside Mauritius Registered oval d.s. (21.7) andwith “LA REUNION A MARSEILLE L.V. NO. 4” octagonal d.s. (21.7) at lower left corner, thereverse with oval-framed “GENERAL POST OFFICE/Arms/MAURITIUS” h.s. in red and arrivalc.d.s. (19.8); minor traces of soiling around some perfs. though a very rare stamp usedalone on cover to an unusual destination. Photo £3,000-3,500

PROVENANCE:Peter Jaffé, January 2007

MEXICO

145 � 1865 (2 May) entire to Guadalajara, bearing 1864-66 Consignment “71” 1r. blue, 2r.orange and 4r. green each neatly cancelled by “FRANCO/MEXICO” double-ring d.s. A rareand attractive three colour franking. Photo £800-1,000

MODENA

146 � 1860 (17 Jan.) small envelope to a noble lady in Bologna, bearing 1859 ProvisionalGovernment 20c. nero violaceo tied by neat “REGGIO” c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (17.1) onreverse. Rare in this fine quality. E. Diena Certificate (2003) Sass. 15b. Photo £800-1,000

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147 � 1858 (2 Jan.) from Bari to Naples, showing framed “Bari” handstamp at upper right andbearing 1858 (1 Jan.) 2g. Plate 1 rosa lillaceo (2) sharing boxed “ANNULATO” handstamp,arrival d.s. (4.1) on reverse. No covers are known used on 1 January and thereforeconsidered a first day cover. Wonderful colour and a great rarity. Massilia (1972), E. Diena (1986) and Raybaudi (1997) Certificates. Sass 5a. Photo £4,000-5,000

NETHERLAND INDIES

148 � 1868 (1 May) envelope from Cheribon to Samarang, showing private chop handstampson face and reverse and bearing 1864 imperf. 10c. carmine neatly cancelled with“FRANCO” datestamp, showing a similar datestamp neatly struck over Cheribon c.d.s. inred and, on reverse, Samarang arrival c.d.s. (3.5) in red. Scarce and highly attractive.Raybaudi Certificate (1988). Photo £500-600

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150 � 1859 (27 June) envelope from St. John “by Steamer via Halifax NS” to London, bearing3d. dull red bisected diagonally and 6d. olive-yellow with good to large margins twicecancelled with oval of bars and showing St. John Paid c.d.s and with London Paid c.d.s.(11.7) below, both in red, despatch c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a couple of smallimperfections though a scarce and attractive franking. B.P.A. Certificate (1964). Photo £1,500-1,800

NEW CALEDONIA

151 � 1870 (4 July) envelope “Via Marseilles” and Sydney to Edinburgh, endorsed “1870 NewCaledonia 4 July” at upper left corner and bearing New South Wales 1865 2d. pale blue(3, one possibly previously used and with reduced pen cancellation) twice cancelled bySydney “N.S.W.” duplex, arrival c.d.s. (11.9) on reverse; the envelope with two verticalfolds, one crossing the adhesives. A scarce cover from this island. Photo £500-600

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149 � 1856 (8 Feb.) entire from St. John to Moncton, bearing 1851 3d. dull red marginalexample with good to huge margins and neatly cancelled “1” in oval of bars, the reversewith indistinct despatch and Bend of Petitcodiac (12.2) c.d.s.; an exceptionally fineexample of this attractive stamp. Photo £500-600


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152 � 1857 (30 July) entire letter from Auckland to England, bearing 1855-57 on blue paper2d. blue horizontal strip of four with clear to large margins nearly round, each lightlycancelled “1” and additionally tied by London Paid c.d.s. (9.11), despatch c.d.s. at lowerleft, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne c.d.s. (9.11) and circular-undated Prudhoe Stationhandstamp on reverse; the strip lifted, pressed and re-affixed, the entire letter with a fewedge faults, nevertheless a rare franking. R.P.S. Certificate (2000). Photo £2,500-3,000

PROVENANCE:“Chalon”, November 1968 Major Henry Dumas, March 2000 Joseph Hackmey, February 2009

NIGER COAST

153 � 1894 (6 Feb.) envelope registered from Old Calabar River to England, bearing 1892-942d. grey-green and carmine pair and 1894 (Jan.) 1d. blue and 1/- black, all neatlycancelled by c.d.s., showing large unframed “R” handstamp and Liverpool Registeredoval d.s. (9.3), Birmingham Registered oval d.s. (10.3) on reverse; colourful andattractive. Photo £250-300

NORWAY

154 � 1855 (19 Feb.) double rate entire from Holmestrand to Laurvig, bearing 1855 4sk. bluehorizontal pair each cancelled with “gridiron” circle of bars and showing despatch c.d.s.at upper right corner; repaired tear at top centre though of good appearance. Photo £400-500

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155 � 1860 (13 Nov.) entire from Drammen to Holland, bearing 1856-60 8sk. carmine-lakefine strip of four neatly cancelled with c.d.s., showing boxed “FRANCO”, Svinesund(14.11) and Hamburg (19.11) datestamps, the reverse with Danish “K.DO.P.A. HAMBURG”c.d.s. (19.11) and Purmerend arrival c.d.s. (20.11); scarce and most attractive. InitialledAD and signed G. Bolaffi. Photo £600-800

156 � 1861 (23 Nov.) entire from Christiania to Holland, bearing 1856-60 8sk. dull lake (4 with a pair) neatly cancelled with c.d.s., showing a further c.d.s. alongside, oval-framed“HAMBURG” d.s. (28.11) and with Svindesund transit c.d.s. (24.11) at foot, the reversewith watery Danish “K.DO.P.A. HAMBURG” c.d.s. (28.11) and Amsterdam arrival c.d.s.(29.11); scarce and attractive. Photo £600-800

NOVA SCOTIA

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157 � 1856 (9 June) small envelope (opened-out) from North Sydney to London bearing, onreverse, 1851-60 3d. deep blue horizontal strip of three with the right-hand stampbisected diagonally, and with good to large margins, neatly cancelled with oval of barsand showing despatch c.d.s. and Halifax “H” oval d.s. (24.6), the latter additionally tyingthe strip, the face panel with “5” rate handstamp and London Paid arrival c.d.s. (14.7); a very fine and most attractive 71⁄2d. rate franking to the U.K. A. Diena Certificate (1976).Photo £1,200-1,500


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158 � Undated entire from Cloppenburg to Vechta, bearing 1855 1⁄3sgr. black on yellow-greenstrip of three twice cancelled and tied by “CLOPPENBURG/4 2” framed datestamp in bluewith a further strike at right, the reverse with framed arrival d.s. (5.2) in blue; the entire with addressee excised and replaced with a piece from one of the reverse panels.An exceptionally rare franking. Brettl Certificate (2005) and signed in full by A. Bolaffi,A. Diena and C.H. Lange. Mi. 1, €20,000. Photo £3,500-4,000

OLDENBURG

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159 � 1873 (24 Oct.) envelope from Bloemfontein to Germany, bearing 1871 6d. pale rose(perfs. trimmed at left) cancelled “1” in oval of bars and in combination with Cape ofGood Hope 1864-77 4d. blue, 1/- green and 1871-76 1d. carmine-red (2), each neatlycancelled “1” with the 4d. and one 1d. additionally tied by Cape Town c.d.s. (1.11), rated“1/1” in red crayon and with London Paid c.d.s. (2.12) at centre, the reverse withdespatch and German transit c.d.s. (4.12). Highly colourful and surely one of the finestof the O.F.S/Cape combination frankings. Photo £7,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:Archie Batten, October 1987Spink, September 2007

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160 � 1873 (28 Dec.) envelope (flap missing) from Kroonstad to Surrey, bearing 1871 6d. rose(minor perf. faults) cancelled “6” and in combination with Cape of Good Hope 1865 4d.blue strip of three and a single, each cancelled “1” in circle of lines, showing Bloemfontein(1.1) and Cape Town (10.1) on face, Kroonstad and part arrival c.d.s. on reverse; rare andmost attractive. Photo £1,800-2,000

PROVENANCE:Spink, September 2007

PORTUGAL

161 � 1874 (19 Aug.) entire from Villa Nova de Portimâo to Christiania, Norway, bearing1870-84 5r. black, 10r. yellow and 80r. orange each cancelled “219” in vertical oval ofbars and with framed “P.D.” in red alongside, showing manuscript “11⁄2” in red crayonwith faint despatch c.d.s. alongside and, on reverse, superb Lisbon transit c.d.s. (19.8); allthree stamps with faults/defects though a rare and colourful franking to an unusualdestination. Photo £600-800







PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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162 � 1869 (21 Jan.) blue envelope registerd from Charlottetown to Grand River, bearing1862-69 2d. rose slightly overlapping 6d. green cancelled with oval of eight bars (Lehr P140), showing “869” registration number and “PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND”unframed c.d.s. (P6) alongside; the envelope with a little soiling otherwise very fine. A very rare internal registered franking with less than ten covers recorded. Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Michael Salmon, May 2009

PRUSSIA

163 � 1861 (9 Sept.) envelope from Hohenstein, Danzig “via Marseille & England” toBombay, bearing 1857 3sgr. yellow-orange strip of four, 1858 2sgr. pale blue and 18601⁄2sgr.(=6pf.) vermilion, all with good to large margins and cancelled with“HOHENSTEIN/R.B. DANZIG/9 9 * 6-7” boxed datestamp and showing circular-framed“P.”, London Paid c.d.s. (12.9) and h.s. “1d”, all in red on face, Bombay c.d.s. (10.10)on reverse; part of the reverse cut away though a very rare, colourful and most attractivefranking to a most unusual destination. Brettl Certificate (2005) and signed Kastaun onreverse. Photo £3,000-3,500


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164 � 1865 (15 Aug.) envelope from Toowoomba “via Marseilles” to London, bearing 1863-67 1d. orange-vermilion, 3d. brown and 6d. yellow-green lightly cancelled “214”and with London Paid c.d.s. (16.1) at left, the reverse with despatch, Brisbane (17.8) andLondon (16.10) c.d.s.; attractive. Photo £250-300

165 � 1875 (1 Mar.) envelope from Brisbane to Birmingham, bearing 1868-74 perf. 12 2d. blue(3) lightly cancelled “Q.L.” in dotted oval, upon arrival redirected to Malvern and with1d. rose-red Plate 140 cancelled with “75” duplex, the reverse with Sydney (31.3),Birmingham (2.6) and Malvern (3.6) c.d.s.; some minor foxing though a scarce franking.Photo £300-350

ROMANIA

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166 � 1863 (16 May) entire letter from Bucharest to Fokschani, bearing 1862 wove paper 6p.red (5) with good to large margins and all cancelled with c.d.s., showing a further strikeat right and, on reverse, “FOKSCHANI” (without “MOLDOVA”) arrival datestamp (18.5);one value with some paper creasing and small part of reverse torn away, nevertheless a rareand important franking. Sorani Certificate (2010). Photo £2,500-3,000

167 � 1863 (8 June) entire letter to Bucharest with cachet of the Assicurazioni Generali inGalatz in blue at left, bearing 1862 wove paper 30p. blue with good to large margins andneatly cancelled with Giurgiu c.d.s., showing a further strike at right, arrival c.d.s. (1.7)on reverse. Sorani Certificate (2010). Photo £150-200

168 � 1863 (7 Oct.) entire letter from Galatz to Bucharest, bearing 1862 30p. deep blue withlarge to enormous margins and neatly cancelled and tied by framed “FRANCO/GALATZ”handstamp, despatch c.d.s. at right, clean and most attractive. Signed Sorani. Photo £200-250


169 � 1869 (July) small envelope to “Ancone per Loreto”, bearing 1869 10b. dull blue and 15b.red, both with good to large margins, and 25b. blue and yellow with clear margins on twosides, sharing manuscript “Gallatz”, the reverse with Undine-Verona T.P.O. datestamp(6.7) and Loreto c.d.s. (9.7); the envelope with some stains in places though a colourfuland very rare cover. Sorani (2010) and Heimbüchler (2012) Certificates, the latter stating“I know of only three full paid covers”. Photo £3,500-4,000

Note: The cover is franked at the correct 50b. rate. According to the Austrian-HungarianPostal Convention with Romania, effective from 1 April 1869, the cover was not transportedby the Romanian Post Office but by an Austrian DDSG ship from Galatz to Orsova andfrom there by railway via Vienna to Italy. The DDSG applied the manuscript “Gallatz”

PROVENANCE:Künzi, 1979

170 � 1873 (8 Mar.) entire from Braila to Paris, bearing 1872 Paris print 10b. blue, 15b.Venetian red and 50b. carmine-rose twice neatly cancelled with c.d.s., showing “A.” andframed “P.D.” handstamps alongside French entry c.d.s. (13.3) in blue; a most attractivethree colour franking. Sorani Certificate (2010). Photo £400-500

ROMAN STATES

171 � 1856 (29 Dec.) entire from Cento to Bologna bearing, on reverse, 1852-64 4b. brunogrigio chiaro bisected diagonally and tied by “CENTO” straight-line handstamp in bluewith despatch c.d.s. in the same colour on face panel. Fine and rare. Signed E.D. andGrioni and with E. Diena Certificate (2003). Sass. 5. Photo £800-1,000

RUSSIA

172 � 1867 (17 June) entire from St. Petersburg to Amsterdam, bearing 1864-65 3k. black and light green, 5k. black and lilac and 15k. blue and brown twice cancelled with“CIIFTEPBYPTB” c.d.s. with a further strike at foot, showing “Franco” handstamp, “AUS RUSSLAND/FRANCO” c.d.s. (30.6) in red, arrival c.d.s. (2.7) on reverse. SignedSorani. Photo £150-200

173 � 1896 (18 June) 7k. brown stationery envelope, uprated with 1889-92 1k., 2k., 3k., 4k.and 5k. (2), registered from Odessa to Switzerland, all neatly cancelled with c.d.s. andshowing sender’s cachet in violet and dotted “R” in circle handstamp, arrival c.d.s. (22.9)on reverse. A colourful and spectacular philatelic franking. Photo £200-250

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174 � 1816 (19 Jan.) entire letter to London, rated “2/2” and showing a good strike of the “ST. KITTS” small fleuron datestamp with day repeated, arrival c.d.s. (25.2) on reverse.Photo £150-200

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175 � 1885 (18 Mar.) envelope registered from Basseterre to New York, bearing 1884 (Dec.)“FOUR/PENCE.” on 6d. green and 1885 (Mar.) “Halfpenny” on half 1d. carmine-rosestrip of three and a single, all cancelled “A12” and showing St. Kitts c.d.s. and “R” in ovalhandstamp, the reverse with New York and Brooklyn datestamps (27.3); a scarce andattractive franking. Photo £1,200-1,500







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176 � 1866 (24 July) entire ex the Duke d Polignac correspondence to Paris and redirected toMaromme, bearing 1861 1d. rose-red pair and 1862 (Sept.) 6d. deep green bothcancelled “A10” and additionally tied by circular-framed “PD” in red and Calais entryc.d.s. (13.8), showing despatch c.d.s. at left and London Paid c.d.s. (13.8) at foot arrivalc.d.s. (14.8) on reverse. A neat and most attractive franking. Photo £1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:Peter Jaffé, March 2006


SARAWAK

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177 � 1896 (3 Feb.) envelope registered to Montreal, Canada, bearing 1895 2c. brown-red tiedby Sarawak c.d.s., in combination with Straits Settlements 1882 8c. orange and 1894 5c.brown sharing Singapore c.d.s. (10.2), showing circular-framed “SARAWAK/R” handstampoverstruck by London Registered hooded datestamp (5.3), Singapore c.d.s. (10.2) onreverse. A very rare and most attractive combination franking. Photo £8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:Spink, January 2008

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178 � 1856 (13 Feb.) entire letter from Turin to Lyon, bearing 1855-63 5c. verde pisello Icomposition horizontal pair with three margins, and 40c. vermiglio scuro with good tolarge margins, each neatly cancelled with superb c.d.s. and showing “P.D.” in redalongside, French entry datestamps (19.2) at foot, arrival c.d.s. (15.2) on reverse. A mostattractive franking. Sorani Certificate (1999). Sass. 13c, 16b. Photo £2,500-3,000

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

179 � 1855 (27 Feb.) small blue envelope from Adelaide to London and redirected locally,bearing 1855 London print 2d. rose-carmine strip of three with just clear to large marginsall round and each cancelled with void oval of bars, showing Adelaide Paid c.d.s. in redalongside and with London “Jermyn St.” handstamp in blue on flap; the envelope a littlecreased though an attractive franking and an early usage of this stamp, the first issued inSouth Australia £600-800

SPANISH COLONIES

Puerto Rico and Cuba

180 � 1867 (10 Feb.) entire letter to Cadiz, bearing 1864 1⁄2r. green vertical pair and six singlesall cancelled with mute oval grid, showing sender’s cachet in blue, despatch c.d.s., framed“FRANCO” handstamp and “4R” (reales) charge handstamp in red, the reverse withLondon (1.3) and arrival (3.3) c.d.s., together with oval-framed “Lista” handstamp. A rare and spectacular franking. Photo £800-1,000



STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

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181 � 1865 (14 Aug.) entire from Malacca “Via Marseilles” to Bolton, bearing India 1856-642a. yellow, 8a. carmine and 1860 8p. mauve, the 8p. and 2a. cancelled “B/109” (legibleon 2a.) and the 8a. cancelled “B/172” at Singapore in transit where a firm’s chop hasbeen applied tying all three stamps, the reverse with Singapore (10.8) and Bolton (30.9)c.d.s. A very rare franking from with only four covers bearing De La Rue stamps recordedby us from Malacca, this being the sole example at this rate. Photo £6,000-8,000

SWEDEN

182 � 1869 (11 May) envelope from Nykoping to Abo, Finland, bearing 1858-72 5ö green and1862-72 3ö bistre-brown Type II and 20ö brown-red each neatly cancelled with c.d.s.,boxed datestamp (13.5) in magenta below and with Stockholm framed datestamp (11.5)alongside fine red wax seal. A most attractive three colour franking. Photo £350-400



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183 � 1852 small entire letter from Menznau, bearing 1851 Rayon I 5r. red and light blue Type 7 in combination with 1852 small figures Rayon III 15r. brick-red Type 5 sharingdiamond of bars cancellation, “MENZNAU” handstamp at centre; both stamps of very finequality, lifted from the cover and hinged back in place. A very fine and most attractivefranking. Signed Moser and Nussbaum on reverse. Photo £1,000-1,200

184 � 1852 (21 Apr.) entire letter from Unterseen to Berne, bearing 1852 small figures RayonIII 15r. brick—red Types 2 and 4 (one placed inverted) sharing diamond of barscancellation, showing “CHARGÉ” handstamp alongside despatch c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (30.4)on reverse; light filing creases cross both of the adhesives, otherwise fine, rare andattractive. Rellstab Certificate (1979). Photo £800-1,000

185 � 1853 (20 Sept.) entire letter from Malters to Schüpfheim, bearing 1850 Rayon II 10r.red, black and yellow superb strip of three, Types 6-8, each cancelled “PP”, showingmanuscript “30” in red crayon alongside and with “MALTERS” handstamp in blue below,Lizern (22.9) and arrival (29.9) c.d.s. in blue on reverse. A very fine and rare franking.Estoppey Certificate (1956). Photo £800-1,000


TRANSVAAL

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186 � 1879 (Oct.) envelope from Middelburg to Germany, bearing 1877-79 “V.R./Transvaal”(Type 6) imperforate 6d. blue and blue (S.G. 121, light crease) in combination with Capeof Good Hope 1871-76 1⁄2d. grey, 1d. carmine-red and 1877 6d. bright violet, allcancelled “12” in concentric circles and with the 1d. additionally tied by Cape Town c.d.s.(27.10), showing “21⁄2d” accountancy handstamp in red and, on reverse, London (17.11)and Derenburg (19.11) d.s. A scarce and most attractive franking. B.P.A. Certificate(1991). Photo £3,500-4,000


A Scarce Combination Franking


188 � 1874 (24 Apr.) double rate envelope (slight creases) to “Admiral The Honorable ArthurA Cochrane C.B., H.M.S. Repulse, Valparaiso”, marked “via Panama” and bearing 1863-72 perf. 121⁄2 (1d.) red pair (one affixed over top edge of over) and 1/- chrome-yellow pair both tied by double-arc d.s., showing red crayon “8”, “2/1” and “2/-”, redTrinidad Paid d.s. and, on reverse, St. Thomas transit c.d.s. (3.5). A rare and colourfulfranking to a most unusual destination. Photo £1,800-2,000

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187 � 1867 (24 Nov.) double rate envelope to Corsica, bearing 1863-72 perf. 121⁄2 4d. brightviolet and 6d. yellow-green pair each cancelled “1”, rated “1/2” in red crayon andshowing double-arc despatch d.s., London Paid c.d.s. (19.12), circular-framed “PD” andCalais entry c.d.s. (18.12), poor arrival c.d.s. on reverse; some faults, largely confined toreverse though an exceptional franking. Photo £800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Sir John Marriott, September 2001

TRINIDAD


189 � 1883 (27 Aug.) envelope to Edinburgh, bearing 1882 “1d” in red on 6d. yellow-greenstrip of four, three pairs and two singles all cancelled with c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. (12.9) onreverse; vertical crease at centre and small flap faults through opening though an attractivefranking of these short-lived provisionals. Initialled “AD” and with Sorani Certificate(1991). Photo £600-700

UGANDA

190 � 1896 (5 Nov.) envelope (the usual central vertical crease at centre) from Rev. ErnestMillar to Liverpool, bearing 1896 type-set 4a. black with small “O” in “POSTAGE”cancelled by blue crayon cross, in combination with British East Africa 1896 21⁄2a. deepblue tied by Mombasa c.d.s., Rice Lane, Liverpool squared-circle arrival d.s. (27.11) onreverse. Photo £500-600

PROVENANCE:Roy Dunstan, September 1985

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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191 � 1846 (9 Apr.) entire letter from New York to Philadelphia, bearing 1846 5c. black on bluish wove paper Postmaster Provisional, [24], initialled “ACM” Type IV, good tolarge margins and with blue manuscript cancellation, showing “PAID” handstamp andNew York “5cts.” datestamp, both in the red, the latter just tying the adhesive; horizontalfiling crease crosses top of stamp though of fine appearance. Photo £500-600

192 � 1848 (7 Aug.) entire letter from New Haven, Ct., to Philadelphia, bearing 1847 5c. darkbrown with clear to large margins cancelled with two gridirons and with despatch c.d.s.at foot, both in red; fold split at top of face panel, otherwise fine. Photo £300-400

193 � 1849 (25 Aug.) entire to Utica, bearing 1847 5c. greyish brown with clear to very largemargins, placed inverted and cancelled with fine “ALBY. & BUFFALO/R.R.” Railroad c.d.s.in blue with a further superb strike alongside; most attractive. Photo £400-500

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194 � 1850 (c.) embossed Valentine envelope, complete with intricate and charming contents,to “Mrs. Sarah H Nelson, Groveland, Mass” showing “PAID/5” and “PAID” handstamps inblue, attractive embossed seal on reverse; the flap with small imperfections though mostattractive. Photo £150-200

195 � 1850 (25 Sept.) entire letter from St. Louis to Philadelphia, bearing 1847 10c. black,[45L], large to very large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, cancelledby two part strikes of the St. Louis c.d.s. in red with a further strike alongside; the adhesivewith small split in top margin outside the design in no way detracting from the fineappearance. Photo £700-800

196 � 1851 (c., 20 Oct.) lady’s envelope, with attractive embossed surround, from Philadelphiato New York, bearing 1850 “BLOOD’S/One Cent/DESPATCH” black on bronze labelalongside “BLOOD’S/DESPATCH” double-ring d.s., and with 1851-57 3c. red-brown (justclear to very large margins) cancelled by Philadelphia c.d.s. in blue; small stain patch bythe label, otherwise fine. Photo £100-120

197 � 1852 (c., 10 Nov.) envelope from Toledo, Ohio to Northampton, Mass., with embossedalbino firm’s cachet at upper left, bearing 1851-57 1c. blue Type IV, [59R, 44R and topmargin 7R1L], twice neatly cancelled by c.d.s. in blue; a scarce and most attractive 3c.franking. Photo £300-400

198 � 1855 (c.) embossed Valentine envelope, complete with intricate and colourful contentsinscribed “THE ONE OF all the World/I LOVE BEST” on mirrored centre piece, fromMansfield, Ohio to “Miss Ellie Mills, Caledonia, Marion Ck. V.”, bearing 1851-57 3c.red-brown (margins in places) cancelled with part c.d.s.; the stamp with a light verticalcrease otherwise most attractive. Photo £250-300

199 � 1857 (18 Nov.) envelope from Columbia, Cal., to South Hadley, Mass., bearing 1851-57 10c. green Type II with just clear to large margins and neatly cancelled withc.d.s. in blue. Photo £100-120

200 � 1858 (Aug.) front to Liverpool, bearing 1857-61 10c. marginal strip of four, two pairsand two singles, all cancelled with gridiron in red and with “AMERICA/LIVERPOOL” c.d.s.(4.9) in red additionally tying one of the stamps, also showing manuscript “76” refundcharge mark to the U.K.; two of the stamps with vertical creases and some of the stampslifted and replaced, nevertheless a rare and impressive 96c. franking. Richter and Van DerLinden Certificates (1996). Photo £800-1,000


201 � 1858 (21 Oct.) envelope from Washington, D.C. to Exeter, New Hampshire, bearing1857-61 1c. dark blue Type V strip of seven and a vertical pair all cancelled with c.d.s.;some faults in places though a rare and impressive franking. Sorani Certificate (1990).Photo £400-500

202 � 1862 (12 July) double rate entire letter from New York to Shanghai, China, bearing1857-61 3c. rose pair, 12c. black (2) and 24c. brown-lilac pair and a single all cancelledwith gridiron, showing manuscript “66”, “2” in red crayon, New York Am. Pkt. c.d.s.,London Paid c.d.s. (25.7) and, on reverse, sender’s cachet and Hong Kong transit c.d.s.(3.9); one 12c. value creased by filing fold and with a further 12c. value removed fromlower right corner. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1987). Photo £300-350

203 � 1863 (19 Jan.) envelope, complete with contents, from Crow Wing, Minn. to St. Mary,Ohio, bearing 1861-62 1c. blue strip of three each cancelled with oval of bars in brownishink and with despatch c.d.s. (month code inverted) in the same ink at left, the contentsinclude “The Indians showed Warlike demonstrations by Killing all the Cattle atBourotterail - Robbing all the Sitizens - taking horses-all so took some at Leech Lake - did notkill any one-Woman and children was ordered to Fort - Indians said they were in fun”, etc.The envelope with repaired tear on flap and pressed creasing, nevertheless a rare letterrelating to the Sioux War. Photo £400-500

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204 � 1865 (3 Apr.) yellow envelope from San Francisco to Italy, bearing 1861-62 3c. rose and10c. green strip of four with double perforations at both top and at foot, all cancelledwith four-ring target and with the right-hand pair of the strip additionally cancelled with indistinct c.d.s. in red, also showing despatch c.d.s. and boxed “PD” alongside“ETATS-UNIS PAQ. FR./2 LE HAVRE 2” octagonal-framed transit d.s. (9.5), both in blue, thereverse with Genoa (11.5) and Chiavari (11.5) c.d.s. A rare and spectacular franking. A. Diena Certificate (1967). Photo £500-600

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205 � 1865 (24 Apr.) entire letter from New Orleans to France, bearing 1861-62 3c. rose, 12c.black and 30c. orange cancelled with four-ring target, showing despatch c.d.s.(additionally tying the 3c.), boxed “PD” in red, indistinct “86” and French entrydatestamps, the reverse with Paris and Bordeaux c.d.s. (17.9); all three crossed by lightfiling fold, otherwise fine and attractive £600-800

206 � 1866 (17 Jan.) envelope from Boston to Paris, bearing 1861-62 3c. rose, 10c. green and1863 Jackson 2c. black all cancelled with grid of blocks, showing despatch c.d.s., framed“PD” and French entry c.d.s. (31.1), all three in red and additionally tying the adhesives,notation at left suggesting the cover was subsequently transported to Rome arriving on 5 February. Most attractive. Photo £250-300

207 � 1866 (25 July) entire letter from New York “Pr Persia” to Switzerland, bearing 1861-621c. blue, 3c. rose and 24c. lilac (faded) each cancelled with four-ring target, showing New York Br. Pkt. c.d.s., “12” credit handstamp in red, manuscript “6” in red crayon,“f2” (silbergroschen) in magenta ink and framed “AACHEN/FRANCO” datestamp (5.8) inblue, various transit and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. All three crossed by a light fold thoughan attractive three colour franking of 27c. sent via Prussian Closed Mail as fully prepaideven though the rate was 35c. Photo £350-400



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208 � 1867 (23 July) envelope from Louisville, Ky., to Milan, bearing 1861-62 3c. rose pair and 1866 15c. black each cancelled with superb fancy hollowed-out negative star in bluewith despatch c.d.s. in the same colour alongside, also showing framed “PD” in red and“ETATS-UNIS/PAQ. FR. NO. 3” octagonal-framed d.s. (27.7). A fine, rare and mostattractive franking. Philatelic Foundation Certificate (1986). Photo £4,000-5,000

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209 � 1868 (17 Jan.) envelope from Winchester, Mass. “Via Southampton” to Capt. AmbroseCobb “Basque ‘Nabob’”, Shanghai, China, bearing 1861-62 30c. orange and 1862-6615c. black each cancelled with four-ring target, showing despatch c.d.s., light New YorkAm. Pkt. c.d.s. and London Paid c.d.s. (30.1), both additionally tying the 30c.,manuscript “32” in red crayon and “1d” charge handstamp, Shanghai arrival c.d.s. (27.3)on reverse. An attractive franking to a rare destination. Photo £800-1,000

210 � 1872 (19 June) envelope from New Orleans to Ribeauville, Alsace, bearing 1870-71 10c.brown cancelled with oval of bars and with despatch c.d.s. alongside partially covered by“NEW YORK PAID ALL/BR TRANSIT” c.d.s. (19.6), upon arrival at Rappoltsweiler redirectedto Paris and bearing Germany 1872 1gr. rose and 2gr. blue tied by c.d.s. (6.7) with afurther strike alongside, arrival c.d.s. (7.7) on reverse; repaired tear at foot of face paneland faults on reverse though a rare and attractive redirected franking. Photo £400-500

211 � 1872 (15 Aug.) envelope from San Francisco the Count of Cipriani, Centuri, Corsica,bearing 1870-71 2c. brown and 3c. green strip of three with cork cancellations, despatchc.d.s. alongside and showing New York transit c.d.s. (22.8), London Paid c.d.s. (2.9),French entry c.d.s. (3.9), both additionally tying the strip, and oval-framed “PD”, fourFrench transit c.d.s. (3-6.9) on reverse. An attractive franking to a quite rare destination.E. Diena Certificate (1982). Photo £300-400

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212 � 1876 (3 Apr.) envelope from Barwell’s Ferry, Mass., “Via Brindisi” to an AmericanMission at Ahmednagar, India, bearing 1870-71 1c. blue, 6c. rose and 10c. brown pairwith indistinct bars cancellations, showing despatch c.d.s. over-cancelled with LondonPaid c.d.s. (5.4), superb “NEW 1.10 YORK” c.d.s. (4.4), manuscript “1” in red crayon and,on reverse, Sea Post Office (28.4) and arrival (11.5) c.d.s. A rare and colourful threecolour, mixed-issue franking to a scarce destination. Photo £4,000-5,000

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213 � 1883 (13 Feb.) embossed Valentine envelope (flap creased), complete with intricate anddelightful enclosure inscribed “True Love’s offering”, from Witchita to Dublin, Indiana,bearing 1887 2c. green with light duplex cancellation. Photo £150-200

214 � 1883 (2 Nov.) double rate envelope registered from Lisbon, Ill., to Chicago, bearing1870-71 1c. blue (affixed over edge and cut through on opening), 3c. green (3 with apair) and 1883 2c. brown pair all cancelled with circular-framed “Star” handstamp in deepblue with despatch c.d.s. in the same colour at foot, arrival d.s. (12.11) on reverse. A scarce and attractive franking. Photo £150-200

215 � 1895 (4 Jan.) envelope from Dublin, Ireland to a member of “11 Infty Company A. FortApache Arizona Terr.”, bearing 1⁄2d. and 1d. (2) cancelled with “186” duplex andshowing, on reverse, New York duplex (date unclear) and Fort Apache “Star” duplex(19.1); traces of soiling though a most unusual destination. Photo £80-100

LITERATURE

216 Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia Vols I-VI, Volume I with some manuscript notations, Parts1/2 of Volume V signed by the author; a couple of earlier volumes with splitting atbinding, otherwise fine and an invaluable reference set. Also a range of supplement pageson gummed paper £100-120

217 “The Royal Philatelic Collection”, Sir John Wilson (1952), de-luxe edition; small abrasionson cover, otherwise fine £100-120

218 “General Postal Union Treaty Signed At Berne Oct. 9. 1874 & Detailed Regulations”leather bound copy, a selection of 1853-1929 Post Office Contracts (8) and 1937-38Agreements, and 1904 Eastern Mail Service Committee Report; fair to fine. Also fouritems of desk furniture including two stamp boxes £80-100

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Sale Title Date Code Name Sale No.Fine Covers of the World Wednesday 2 May 2012 at 2.30 p.m. INTER 12030The Adriano Landini Collection

I request Spink, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below.I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together withany VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot; VAT is chargeable on the purchase price of daggered (†) and (Ω)lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at the reduced rate (currently 5% on the hammer and 20% on the premium). VAT on MarginScheme lots is payable at 20% on the premium only. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions of Buyers printed in the catalogue. Ialso understand that Spink provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink will not be held responsiblefor failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink will take precedence. Please notethat you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;

Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

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;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

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

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

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

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

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.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotIn the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lotyou must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, statingthe reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Anysuch request is subject to our sole discretion.

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.

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 Refunds

General5.3.1 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


Banknotes22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202824/25 April World Banknotes London 1202218/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31330 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120332 October The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes - Part I London 120342 October The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes - Part I London 120353/4 October World Banknotes London 1202313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3156 December World Banknotes London 12024

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

AUCTION CALENDAR 2012

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.

Stamps11 April Cayman Islands the Graham Booth and John Byl Collections London 1202911/12/13 April The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201322 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120282 May The Adriano Landini Collection of Fine Covers of the World London 120303 May The Chartwell Collection - GB King George V including Seahorses London 1201420 June The “Franschhoek” Collection of Cape of Good Hope Triangular and Rectangular Issues London 1203120 June Palestine Stamps and Postal History London 1203630 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 120325 July The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part III London 1201511 July The Collector’s Series Sale London 1201619/20 July The Collector’s Series Sale New York25 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203312 September The Chartwell Collection - GB King Edward VIII, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II London 1201713 September Great Britain Stamps Specialised Sale London 1201813/14 September The Collector’s Series Sale New York23 September Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 12019Early October The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong8/9 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York14 November The Collector’s Series Sale London 1202012 December The Chartwell Collection - GB Line-Engraved Essays, Proofs, Stamps and Covers - Part IV London 12021

Coins22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31328 June Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202530 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203327 September Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1202613/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3154 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 12027

Medals19 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200219 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1200322 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 12004

Bonds and Shares22 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1202818 May Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1201018/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31330 June The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203222/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31425 August The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong 1203313/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31528 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 12011

Autographs18/19 May The Collector’s Series Sale Fort Worth 31322/23 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31413/14 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 315

Wines10 May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW02July An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongSeptember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong KongNovember An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger

Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom SmithUSA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko

Europe - Guido Craveri Fernando MartínezChina - Anna Lee Johnny Sang

CoinsUK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay

Arthur Bryant Barbara Mears John Pett George ChampUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

China - Mark Li

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

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniChina - Mark Li

Orders, Decorations, Medals & MilitariaUK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys

BooksUK - Philip Skingley Alex Smith

AutographsUSA - Robert Litzenberger

WinesChina - Anna Lee

Your Europe Team (London - Lugano)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Charles Blane

Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Rita Ariete María Martínez

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Bobby McBrierty Tom Robinson

Your America Team (New York - Dallas)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong - Singapore)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Raymond Tat Gary Tan




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