Lot 958 Greece #7 1861 10l red orange Hermes Head Horizontal Pair, used, with numeral 32 in dotted lozenge cancel on each stamp. Very fine, a lovely and scarce pair. Scott CV$1550, sold for $425 plus buyer’s premium.
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Lot 781 — Victoria 1875 eight pence on nine pence brown QV, mint, sold for $253
Lot 781 Victoria #129 1875 8d on 9d brown Queen Victoria Surcharge, mint, with hinged original gum, very fine. Scott $350, sold for $220 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 1508 — Commonwealth 1948 Silver Wedding Omnibus Issue complete, sold for $1725
Lot 1508 1948 British Commonwealth Silver Wedding Omnibus Issue, Complete, for all the Colonies including the different design issues. 138 stamps in total, all mint never hinged. Scott CV$2,626, sold for $1,500 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 834 — India 1912 25 rupee KGV official, mint, sold for $173
Lot 834 India #O65 1912-22 25rs KGV Official High Value, mint hinged, fresh and very fine. Scott CV$180, sold for $150 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 862 — Rhodesia 1923 one pound black and purple KGV Admiral, mint, sold for $374
Lot 862 Rhodesia #138 1923 £1 black and purple King George V Admiral, mint hinged with deep fresh colour, very fine. Scott CV$450, sold for $325 plus buyer’s premium.