Lot 868 Falkland Islands #8a 1886 4d Pale Grey Black Queen Victoria, Watermark Crown CA Sideways, a mint block of four with full original gum, bottom left stamp is never hinged, others lightly hinged, upper right has a mark on Queen’s neck, still fresh and fine. SG 9, £3,400. A rare multiple and one of the key items from this collection. Scott CV U$3,400.
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Lot 830, Newfoundland 1921 thirty-five cent red Halifax Airmail Issue with Inverted Overprint, VF mint
Lot 830 Newfoundland #C3a 1921 35c Red Halifax Airmail Issue with Inverted Overprint, mint lightly hinged and very well centered, this is the overprint without period and is quite rare, with only 40 stamps known (this is the first we have offered). A very fine example of this must-have variety, for the serious Newfoundland or varieties collector. Accompanied by a 2021 Greene Foundation certificate. Rsv. $4,400. Unitrade CV $7,500.
Lot 952, Great Britain 1841 two penny blue on piece with #6 Maltese Cross, VF
Lot 952 Great Britain #4 1841 2d Blue Queen Victoria Imperforate, tied to small piece by a lovely strike of the #6 in Maltese cross in black, the stamp has ample to large margins, showing part of the next stamp at top, very fine. Scott CV U$725.
Lot 1070, Jordan 1925 9a bistre overprinted issue, VF mint
Lot 1070 Jordan #142a 1925 9a Bistre Overprinted Issue, Perforated 15 x 14, mint hinged, scarce and very fine. Also listed in Michel as #116A at €1,300 Euros. Scott CV U$950.
Lot 904, Falkland Islands 1928 2-1/2D on 2d King George V surcharge, F-VF mint NH, watermark
Lot 904 Falkland Islands #52 1928 “2½D” on 2d King George V Surcharge, Watermark Multiple Crown and Script CA, a mint never hinged right marginal single, gum is a little dry else fine-very fine and scarce. This overprint was produced in South Georgia during a shortage of the 2½d stamps. SG 115, £1,300. Scott CV U$1,300.