Sale 74: The Westpex Auction

Lot 2852 /o   

Canada, Pence Issues Through Large Queens, 1851-1868, specialized collection ostensibly sorted by paper type; includes (used unless noted with "°" for unused without gum) #1 (4), 2, 4 (5), 7, 17 (11 + one *), 18 (7), 19 (3), 22 (5*, 16 used), 22a (3), 23 (2*, 7 used), 24 (2*, 17 used), 24a (2), 25 (11), 26 (14), 26a (2), 28 (2*, 15 used), 28a (2), 29/30 (more than 50 including #30c) and two each 1¢ & 3¢ Laid paper (31 & 33).
Scott approximately $80,000    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

Realized: $8,500

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Lot 2853 o/   

Canada, 1¢-12½¢ Large Queens, 1868-1876, comprises (all used) #22 on cover, 22b, 23 (9 plus one on cover), 23a (4), 24 (5 plus one on cover with a 3¢ Small Queen), 25 (12 plus one on cover), 27 (8) and 28 (9); generally F-VF.
Scott approximately $7,800    Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $650

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Lot 2854 /o   

Canada, Small Queens Through the 1950s, includes mint #38 (3 plus 5 no gum), 40c (part o.g., VF), 41a (3), Jubilees complete used (plus extra $1, $3 & $4) and mint to the 20¢ and a $3 Specimen; then complete used and mostly complete mint from there, including two mint Quebec Tercentenary; also includes and excellent group of fancy cancels on the Small Queens, as well as a separate small collection of used Small Queens which was purchased by the owner as a lot (Scott $3,000+).
Scott approximately $80,000    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

Realized: $8,000

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Lot 2855 /o   

Cayman Islands, 1900-1959, very nearly complete mint and used including mint #1-16, 21-30 and used 6-16, 21-28 & 30(2) and lots of duplicated high values like used #68 (4) and two extra used sets of #85-98; the Centenary set is only used; condition is virtually all F-VF.
Scott $12,000    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $4,250

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Lot 2856 o   

Ceylon, Cancellation & Postmark Collection, about 500 stamps including 29 Chalon Heads collected by number, letter, or town; some duplication.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $550

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Lot 2857 /o   

Ceylon, Chalon Heads, 1857-1867, starts with six stampless folded letters, 1836-53, then 13 black proofs and colorful reprint proofs, followed by well over 300 nearly all used stamps, more than 60 of them imperfs; the imperfs include (all used) #2 (5), 7 (3), 8, 9, 12 (5), 13 (3), 14 (6 plus a pair and 4 unused) 15 (4); includes an enormous range of shades, as well as a number of watermark varieties.
Scott approximately $65,000    Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.

Realized: $9,000

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Lot 2858 /o   

Ceylon, Chalon Heads, 1857-1867, this collection was apparently purchased intact by the owner, mounted in a similar fashion and includes (used unless noted "*" for unused) #1 (4), 2 (9), 3 (15 + a strip of 3 & 2 unused), 4/4a (21), 6 (8 + a pair), 6A (13 + one unused), 7 (3), 7A (2), 7b, 9, 10 (10 + one unused), 11 (12), 12 (6), 13 (2), 19 (2), 21, 22 (2), 24 (2), 25b* (2), 29 (2), 30 (2), 36*, 43* & 50* (3).
Scott approximately $65,000    Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.

Realized: $7,500

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Lot 2859 /o   

Ceylon, Collection, 1866-1954, virtually complete for the period; includes used #74 (3), 82 (2 + one unused), 94 (3) and a 94A ($3,250, SG 153, £3000), slightly rubbed and unchecked for authenticity); Edward VII issues are complete both mint & used, George V are complete to the 20r (plus duplicates); g6 is only used.
Scott approximately $17,000    Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $5,250

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Lot 2860 /o   

Cyprus, Collection, 1878-1955, nearly complete mint & used with such highlights as #2 plate 181 (2 mint, both o.g., 2 used), 2 plate 220 (3 used), 6 (three unused (one o.g., wing margin, 2 used), 6 (2 unused (one o.g.), 3 used), 8* (all plate numbers, 215 o.g., 217 part o.g.), then (used unless noted) 11-15 (5 + one unused, 2pi o.g.), 19-25a (Die B) mint & used, 26 with large "2" at left (£350), 38-47 mint (2 + 4 extra 45pi, one n.h.) & used, 87 mint & used (possible revenue cancel, not counted), 114-123 mint & used (3); also includes a few British Ionian Islands including a nice used #2.
Scott approximately $45,000    Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.

Realized: $9,500

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Lot 2861 /o   

Dominica, Collection, 1874-1957, virtually complete unused and used with multiple copies of many high values; includes 5 used #1-3 & 4-9, 10 (mint o.g.), 65-85 mint (2) & used; also Indian Convention States #19 strip of 6 on cover (1888) and #46 on cover.
Scott approximately $16,000    Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $4,250

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