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Lots from the next auction on 11 October 2008
Section: COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS ETC. WW
Lot
Description
Estimate
Bid Online
1
Valuable K.E.VII M. collection in stockbook, much useful incl. Gibraltar, British West Indies, good British Africa incl. S.Nigeria, K.U.T., Natal, Gambia, and good Hong Kong incl. 1904-6 to $2 less 4c. and 20c., and 1907-11 to $2. Some mixed condition but generally good to fine and high Cat. value. (100s).
£1600
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2
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. Q.V. - K.G.V M. and U. old time collection on leaves and loose, sorted by country. Mixed condition, but useful values included. (100s).
£550
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3
CHRISTMAS THEMATICS. Extensive A-Z collection in 18 albums in 3 cartons with M. or U.M. sets, F.D.Cs etc. Stated to Cat. £3,158. (Many 100s).
£500
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4
CHRISTMAS THEMATICS. Collection in 3 albums incl. one of Telegrams and another of Disney, and on leaves in envelopes, sorted by country, with U.M. sets. etc. (100s).
£300
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5
Q.V. - K.G.VI collection with useful M. incl. Bahrain 1933-7 to 5r., 1934-7 to 4a., Somaliland 1903 to 5r., Burma, Kuwait, Zanzibar 1895-6 to 5r. Condition a little mixed with a few forged overprints noted, but mostly good to fine. (100s).
£280
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6
The balance of a collection on cards etc., much useful Germany early to middle period, M/Ss incl. East Germany 1953 Marx perf. and imperf. sets M., others incl. Sweden. Also some trade cards. (Many 100s).
£250
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7
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. Fine U.M. collection in 4 well filled boxed S.G. albums, many varieties incl. inv. wmks. incl. Falkland Is. 10p and 13p, overprints and surcharges, double overprints, SPECIMEN sets and M/Ss., and Foreign with imperf. sets and M/Ss. etc. (Many 100s).
£200
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8
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. Ditto, an apparently identical U.M. collection. The purchaser had the foresight (?) to buy it all two times over. Many 100s.
£200
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9
CHRISTMAS THEMATICS. Collection in various albums and envelopes in 2 cartons incl. stamps and covers. (100s).
£200
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10
The balance of a collection on leaves, in stockbooks etc., main interest in G.B. and Commonwealth. QTY.
£200
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11
The balance of a collection in carton, main interest in Foreign incl. Switzerland, Austria and France U.M. and used. (1,000s).
£180
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12
1948 SILVER WEDDING. Range of M. (many unmounted), mostly in sets, incl. 27 high values. A few duplicates incl. G.B. £1 x3, single sets incl. Falkland Is. and Pitcairn. (63).
£160
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13
Commonwealth ranges in box, much Q.E. and some earlier, with N.Z. incl. covers and booklets, Australia, Falkland Is., Channel Is. wartime and others, all in 4 stockbooks and loose. (100s).
£160
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14
Diverse and untidy ranges in carton, interest in the Americas incl. Columbus thematics, and other useful oddments. (100s).
£160
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15
Collection of British Commonwealth Q.V. - K.G.V. issues overprinted SPECIMEN, with useful high values to £1 (3) incl. 5/- (6), incl. West Indies and others. Also G.B. 1870 ½d Pl. 19 SPECIMEN, and I.R. and Government Parcels 6d. value used. (42).
£150
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16
Collection of loose middle period covers, mostly bearing 1937 Coronation sets, many in blocks of 4. (Approx. 170 covers).
£150
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17
Useful M. and U. ranges in 5 stockbooks. (1,000s).
£150
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18
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. 1980s to 1990s Queen Mother and Q.E. II various omnibus collections U.M. , some covers incl. coin covers etc., all in 8 special albums and 2 large stockbooks in 2 cartons. (100s).
£140
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19
Mainly British Commonwealth collection in Imperial album, very mixed condition, Q.V. - K.G.V, also 1937 Coronation apparently nearly complete in packets U.M., and useful Foreign oddments incl. China and U.S.A. (100s).
£140
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20
Commonwealth Q.V. - K.G.V collection in 2 volumes, mostly used, varied condition. (100s).
£130
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21
General World used collection, early to modern, with 2 albums of British Commonwealth, 2 of G.B. and 3 of Foreign. (1,000s).
£125
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22
POSTCARDS. Unused range with Daily Mail War Pictures no.s 25-48, Tucks Days of the Week Birthday cards x44 packs of 6 covering all days of the week, and various other Tucks. (399 cards).
£120
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23
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH ranges in small stockbook, several useful incl. Ascension 1938-53 2d black and scarlet mountaineer flaw M., St. Christopher 1882-90 1/- M., Mauritus 1848-59 worn impression 1d used, St. Helena 1863 4d o.g., (approx. 220).
£110
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24
Accumulation incl. useful G.B. and Jersey F.D.C.s, various world loose in packets etc. incl. earlier, 1981 Royal Wedding booklets etc., all in 2 cartons.
£100
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25
c.2004-7 U.M. new issues for Ireland, Hungary, G.B. and islands. High face value. (100s).
£100
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26
CHRISTMAS SEALS. Collection in 3 volumes and 3 envelopes in carton, early to modern incl. Scandinavian sheets. (1,000s).
£80
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27
G.B., Foreign and British Commonwealth in a quantity of volumes in 2 cartons. Cheaper material but useful quantity. Buyer must collect. (1,000s).
£100
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28
M. or U.M. British Commonwealth defins. with K.G.VI to 10/- for Gibraltar, Malta, Solomon Is. and Cayman Is., Falkland Deps. K.G.VI Cyprus 1960-1 to £1 etc. (approx. 130).
£100
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29
ROYALTY. U.M. omnibus issues in 7 stockbooks, incl. 1972 Silver Wedding, 1977 Jubilee, 1978 Coronation and 1981 Royal Wedding, incl. blocks, some minor varieties. etc. Stated to Cat. £2,000+ (Many 100s).
£100
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30
THEMATICS. Modern U.M. collection of sheetlets etc. in 2 stockbooks, British Commonwealth and Foreign, incl. Birds, Butterflies, Vintage Cars and Flags. (Approx. 140 items).
£100
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31
World ranges in albums etc. in 2 cartons, much Foreign incl. bundleware. Mostly early to middle period. (1,000s).
£100
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32
World ranges in various volumes in carton, early to modern. Also some on leaves, in packets etc. (1,000s).
£100
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33
Accumulation in carton, main interest in British Commonwealth new issues U.M. Hong Kong 1994 booklet, Singapore 1983 yearbook and Jamaica K.G.VI M./U.M. also noted. (100s).
£90
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34
Accumulation in packets etc. in carton, main interest in modern new issues U.M. incl. British Commonwealth, Ireland, G.B., Jersey and Hungary. (100s).
£90
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35
Accumulation of covers etc. in carton incl. Australia F.D.C.s, G.B. F.D.C.s and Packs, and Liechtenstein F.D.C.s Poor to fine. (100s).
£90
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36
Miscellany in carton, interest in fairly modern issues, with Ireland incl. 1953 Emmet U.M., later booklets, others incl. Bird thematics, approval books, 1977 Jubilee collection etc. (100s).
£90
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37
Accumulation in carton with various early to middle period in tins, and more modern range of F.D.C.s (GB and others). (Many 100s).
£80
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38
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. Q.V. - K.G.V M. and U. collection on 2 leaves incl. Fiji K.G.V used values to £1 die I, Gibraltar incl. K.G.V used values to 8/- etc. Mixed condition. (84).
£80
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39
British Commonwealth collection in album early to middle period, M. and U., incl. interest in Egypt, S.Africa and Nigeria. (100s).
£80
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40
British Commonwealth ranges on cards incl. duplicated used Natal, various K.G.VI and G.B. 1959 phosphor graphites M. (100s).
£80
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41
CATAPULT MAIL. 1929-33 collection of ship to shore covers mostly from the Bremen, bearing U.S.A. or German stamps with a good variety of cachets. (12 covers).
£70
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42
Collection of U.M. in stockbook nearly all Ireland and Malta, the Ireland incl. 1943 to mid 1960s commem. sets complete less Emmet.
£80
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43
Commonwealth collection with useful incl. Labuan 1904 surcharge set to 4c. on $1 less 4c on 24c., M., South Africa War Effort sets (both formats) M. (100s).
£80
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44
Extensive mainly Foreign in large stockbook, early to modern, M. and U., many contries incl. French Cols., Thailand and much Russia. (1000s).
£80
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45
RUDYARD KIPLING. 2/1/32 signature on piece with accompanying letter from Batemans , Burwash, Sussex Mr Kipling has your letter, and asks me in reply to send you the enclosed autograph signed by his secretary. (1 item).
£80
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46
Various Australia, G.B. and Guernsey in 6 volumes incl. 2 of G.B. F.D.C.s, Australia U.M. in packets etc. (100s).
£80
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47
World ranges in albums etc. in large suitcase, value in G.B. Presentation Packs etc. Buyer must collect. (Many 100s).
£80
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48
1966 CHURCHILL. Collection in special album with Crown Colonies sets possibly complete both U.M. and F.U., and others incl. Foreign and Locals. (100s).
£70
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49
Accumulation in carton, on and off paper, main interest in Commonwealth incl duplicated Q.V. New Zealand in envelopes etc. (Many 100s).
£70
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50
Accumulation in carton with a stockbook incl. Falkland Is. K.G.VI values to 10/0 used, G.B. F.D.C.s, Ceylon M/Ss U.M. etc. QTY.
£70
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51
LITERATURE. Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia Vols I and III - V for Europe, Asia, N. America and Australasia. An invaluable reference. (4 volumes).
£70
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52
Range of early isues on cards, incl. Austria, German States, G.B. 1883-4 1½d lilac x29 used, Germany 1931 Polar Flight 1m. apparently unused, also 4m. unused with faults. etc. (Approx. 130).
£70
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53
Ranges in box with early to middle period world used in envelopes, some useful G.B. U.M. odds on stocksheet, and middle period covers incl. censor.
£70
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54
Small country collections of mainly used in 6 stockbooks. (Many 100s).
£70
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55
World collection in 2 volumes, Royality omnibus issues, a qty. of G.B. F.D.C. s etc. all in 2 cartons. (Many 100s).
£70
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56
World ranges in 3 volumes, on leaves etc. in carton. (Many 100s).
£70
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57
1977 SILVER JUBILEE. U.M. collection in 3 stockbooks, mainly British Commonwealth with useful inv. wmks. varieties incl. blocks, a few Foreign incl. imperfs., Booklets etc. (100s).
£60
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58
CHRISTMAS THEMATICS. Mainly British Commonwealth collection of M. or U.M. in large stockbook. Stated to Cat. £516. (100s).
£60
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59
Extensive World mixture (apparently no G.B.) in 2 large cartons, mostly on paper. (Many 1,000s).
£60
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60
G.B. and Foreign collection of early issues in Imperial album. Usual mixed condition. (100s).
£60
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61
LITERATURE. 3 volume A-Z list of world Post Offices produced by the U.P.U. Nomenclature Internationale Des Bureaux De Poste, Berne 1968 edition. Unusual.
£50
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62
POSTMARKS. Collection of covers and stamps collected for postmark interest in 2 plastic box files, mostly British Africa, plus a few Pacific. QTY.
£60
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63
Range on stocksheets, several useful incl. China 1929 Air set M, Luxembourg 1950 War Orphans M, and Scandinavia. (approx. 200).
£60
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64
Various M. and U. on stocksheets incl. Liechtenstein 1941 Madonna sheetlet of 4 M, and others with interest in Poland (incl. Danzig), and Germany. (approx. 200).
£60
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65
1929-37 group of covers incl. a couple with Tristan cachets, the others Air Mails incl. New Zealand and British Africa. (10 covers).
£50
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66
BOOKLETS. Range of mainly fairly modern, and some earlier U.S.A. (59 booklets)
£50
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67
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH. Collection of mainly Q.E. 1950s, 1960s period defins. M. or U.M., mostly short or part sets but incl. some higher values. Also some Canada commems. etc. Stated to Cat. £850. (100s).
£50
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68
BUTTERFLIES. Mainly U.M. collection on cards etc., also Jamaica Q.E. defin. sets, noted 1964-8 5/- with inv. wmk. marginal U.M. (100s).
£50
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69
CIGARETTE AND TRADE CARDS. Collection in album with various Gallaher incl. 1936 Dogs (47/50), 1939 Aeroplanes set, others with subjects incl. Cars, Trains, Film Stars, Butterflies and Badges. (845 cards).
£50
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70
Collection of British Commonwealth covers in 4 albums and loose, mainly F.D.C.s, mixed condition, incl. N.Z. (1932 Health 1d on plain F.D.C. noted), Australia, and some others. Poor to Fine. (Approx. 370 covers).
£50
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71
Extensive British Commonwealth on paper mixture in large box, offered on behalf of Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£50
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72
General World used ranges in stockbooks, also approx. 50 Latvia modern commercial covers bearing commems. (1,000s).
£50
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73
Group of covers/cards early to middle period incl. Germany 3rd Reich, Austria 1930s with postmark interest and earlier postal stationery from various countries, nearly all used. (70 items).
£50
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74
Modern British Commonwealth thematics U.M. in stockbook, mostly birds, animals and fish, with defin. and commem. sets. (100s).
£50
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75
Ranges in album, stockbook and folders incl. useful M. oddments. (Many 100s).
£50
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76
The balance of a collection, very messy, incl. an album of Foreign stamps in packets and loose, G.B. Presentation Packs etc. Buyer must collect. (Many 100s).
£50
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77
World on and off paper mixture in 5 cartons. Buyer must collect. (Many 1,000s).
£50
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78
World on and off paper mixture in 5 cartons. Buyer must collect. (Many 1,000s).
£50
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79
World ranges in 2 cartons, incl. omnibus collections, used stamps in packets, and some covers. Buyer must collect. (Many 100s).
£50
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80
Australia and Canada general useful collections in 2 albums, incl. Kangaroo values to 10/-. (100s).
£46
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81
British Commonwealth M. and U. ranges in 2 stockbooks, mostly Q.E. period, incl. Ascension 1963 to £1 M. (100s).
£44
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82
1946 VICTORY. 39 territories mostly in F.U. blocks of 4. Cat. £204. (100s).
£40
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83
Accumulation in carton incl. Mauritius 1948 Centenary and 1953 Coronation in sheets of 60. Nauru Packs, Covers etc. (Many 100s).
£30
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84
An album of Canada and 3 stockbooks of Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Mainly used, some duplication. Buyer must collect. (1,000s).
£40
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85
BRITISH ASIA POSTMARKS. Collection of stamps and covers on cards, for India, Ceylon and Burma, early to Q.E. QTY.
£30
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86
BUNDLEWARE. World ranges, some G.B. but mostly Commonwealth and Foreign incl. some earlier period. Estimated quantity approx. 50,000.
£40
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87
CHRISTMAS THEMATICS. M. or U.M. collection and a few F.D.C.s etc. in stockbook. Stated to Cat. £398. (100s).
£40
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88
CIGARETTE CARDS. Collection of Cars and Flowers, apparently all complete sets, and Stated to Cat. £560. (2002 Catalogue) List enclosed with lot. (100s).
£40
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89
CINDERELLA. Collection of c. early to mid 20th Cent. labels, stated to be all different, in individual packets in file drawer. (Approx. 240).
£30
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90
CINDERELLA. Ditto, somewhat similar but different. (Approx. 240).
£30
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91
CINDERELLA. Ditto, somewhat similar but different. (Approx. 240).
£30
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92
CINDERELLAS. Ditto, somewhat similar but different. (Approx. 240).
£30
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93
DISNEY. Collection of Christmas F.D.C.s and some stamps, incl. M/Ss. etc. Stated to Cat. £242. (QTY).
£40
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94
Early to middle 20th Cent. collection of Christmas cards/postcards incl. 3 attractive W.W.I silks. (99 items).
£40
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95
Extensive World mixture (apparently no G.B.), on and off-paper in 2 cartons. (Many 1,000s).
£40
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96
General accum. of Europe on paper, Pakistan and assortment of world postcards in carton. Offered on behalf of charity Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£40
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97
KILOWARE. World on paper mixture in carton. (Many 100s).
£40
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98
MIDDLE EAST. Large accumulation on paper in carton offered on behalf of Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£40
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99
Odds and ends in stockbook and loose, incl. some covers, S.Africa 1937 Coronation M. blocks etc. (100s).
£40
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100
POSTMARKS. Early to modern collection on cards in 2 plastic box files, incl. covers and stamps, incl. Nigeria, Hong Kong, Malta and others. QTY.
£40
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101
SYBIL THORNDIKE. 16/6/21 handwritten and signed letter from the Little Theatre, Adelphi, W.C., in response to a play that had been sent to her. (1 item).
£30
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102
U.M. Omnibus collections (not complete) for 1985 Queen Mother and Q.E. 40th Anniversary and 60th Birthday in 6 albums incl, one of covers. QTY.
£40
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103
World accumulation sorted into envelopes and loose in 2 cartons. Buyer must collect. (Many 1,000s).
£40
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104
World on and off paper mixture, in 4 cartons. Buyer must collect. (Many 1,000s).
£40
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105
World ranges in albums, packets etc. in carton. (Many 100s).
£40
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106
WORLD WAR II. Collection of censor covers, Air Letters. telegrams etc. Mixed condition. (approx. 190 items).
£40
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107
British Commonwealth ranges on stocksheets incl. Ascension and Gambia K.G.VI, Cocos Is. 1976 Ships to $1 in U.M. blocks of 10, and Ross Dependency U.M. blocks. (100s).
£34
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108
CHRISTMAS AIR LETTERS. Collection in 2 albums incl. some W.W.II. (Stated Qty. 131).
£34
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109
1946 VICTORY x 45 different sets U.M. and 1953 Coronation complete and approx. 40 duplicates. U.M. (Approx. 145).
£30
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110
AFRICA. On paper mixture in box, mainly Zimbabwe, offered on behalf of Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£30
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111
AIRGRAPHS. Collection of V. Mail Christmas forms and Airgraphs. All pictorial. (22 items).
£30
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112
British Commonwealth accumulation off paper in box, offered on behalf of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£30
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113
British Commonwealth Q.V. to early Q.E. collection in album, main interest in Canada. (100s).
£30
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114
Collection of covers incl. a few 1937 Coronation, G.B. Q.V. 1ds, and approx. 30 early 1970s Sun Soccer stamps on covers, mostly without additional adhesives. (51 covers).
£30
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115
General British Commonwealth used ranges in 2 stockbooks, mostly Q.V. to early Q.E. period incl. Malaysia. (Many 100s).
£30
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116
LITERATURE. 4 non-stamp related volumes incl. an 18th century book on the Hebrides, Pennants Touring in Scotland Volume II, Part II, cover damaged, incl. some attractive engravings, and bound volumes of Chambers Journal for 1912, 1917 and 1920. The 1912 edition intrestingly includes articles on Lost Liners and The Menance of the Iceberg, but no mention of the Titantic so presumably published prior to her demise. In the same volume there is also an article on Our Late Kings Postage Stamps.
£30
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117
MATCHBOX LABELS. Accumulation with duplication in packets, topics incl. Aviation, Animals etc. (100s).
£20
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118
PRINCESS OF WALES. U.M. collection of 21st Birthday and 1982 Royal Birth issues in 3 special albums, incl. gutter pairs. (100s).
£30
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119
Small M. collection of c. K.G.V period short defin. sets incl. Jind and Trengganu. Cat. approx. £190. (68).
£30
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120
1946 VICTORY. Approx. 43 different Crown Colonies sets in U.M. blocks of 4, noted N. Rhodesia 1½d perf. 13½. (Approx. 380).
£25
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121
1978 CORONATION. U.M. collection in special album incl. some less common Foreign and locals. (100s).
£25
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122
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. Collection of Commonwealth and Foreign covers in 3 albums incl. imperf., M/Ss. etc. Fine. (240 covers).
£25
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123
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. Collection of Commonwealth and Foreign covers in 2 albums incl. imperfs., M/Ss. etc. Fine. (234 covers).
£25
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124
CHRISTMAS CARDS. Early to middle period range in album and a further album of Christmas related covers etc. (Approx. 50 items).
£25
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125
World ranges in 4 volumes in box. (Many 100s).
£25
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126
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. U.M. collection of 306 Commonwealth gutter pairs in special album. (306 pairs).
£24
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127
1981 ROYAL WEDDING. U.M. collection of 283 Commonwealth gutter pairs in special album. (283 pairs).
£20
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128
Accumulation of World issues sorted into envelopes and loose, from early issues onwards. (1,000s).
£20
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129
Mainly Foreign ranges in 3 stockbooks and loose in carton. (Many 100s).
£20
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130
Mixture of on and off paper in box offered on behalf of Guide Dogs for the Blind. (1,000s).
£20
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131
U.M. collections with comprehensive 1977 Jubilee, also others incl. 1978 Coronation and 1980 Queen Mother sheetlets, booklets etc. (100s).
£20
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132
2 stockbooks, one of British Africa, the other British Asia, mostly used, incl. duplication. (Many 100s).
£18
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133
JAMAICA AND GOLD COAST POSTMARKS. Collection in 2 albums, mostly K.G.VI - Q.E. period. QTY.
£18
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134
K.G.VI defin. values o.g. with Ceylon 50c. perf. 14 and Fiji values incl. 2d and 6d die I. Some usual gum toning. Cat. £200+ (8).
£18
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135
Various mainly M/Ss, some thematics etc. QTY.
£16
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136
1978 CORONATION U.M. collection of stamps, sheetlets and booklets. QTY incl. approx. 90 M/Ss or Sheetlets.
£15
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137
BRITISH CALEDONIAN AIRWAYS. Collection of first flight covers (41) and one card, 1970s period. (42 items).
£15
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