Sale 74: The Westpex Auction

Lot 234 o   

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 2s Dull Blue, Imperf, Large Star watermark, grid cancels, margins large to just shaving at left, rich vibrant color, Fine and attractive. Scott No. 13.
SG No. 12    £1,300 ($1,600).

Realized: $575

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Lot 235 o   

Ceylon, 1859, Queen Victoria, 2s Dull Blue, Imperf, Large Star watermark, grid cancels, ample to mostly large margins, rich brilliant color, couple small filled thins, Very Fine and choice appearance. Scott No. 13.
SG No. 12    £1,300 ($1,600).

Realized: $140

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Lot 236 o   

Ceylon, 1857, Queen Victoria, ½d Reddish Lilac, Blued Paper, Imperf, unwatermarked, grid cancels, strong color, ample to large margins, Very Fine. Scott No. 15.
SG No. 16    £650 ($800).

Realized: $190

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Lot 237 o   

Ceylon, 1866, Queen Victoria, 5d Gray Olive, Watermark Reversed, Crown CC watermark (23mm high), light grid cancel, beautifully centered, rich deep color, Extremely Fine; with 2017 R.P.S.L. certificate. Scott No. 52e var.
SG No. 54ax    £350 ($430).

Realized: $190

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Lot 238 P   

Ceylon, 1872-80, Queen Victoria, 2¢-96¢ Issues Complete, plate proof on black on glazed card, mounted on pieces showing the dates of striking, with toning affecting 8¢ & 48¢ values and crease in 30¢, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce set.
SG No. 121P-132P    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $550

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Lot 239 o   

Ceylon, 1879, Queen Victoria, 2r50¢ Dull Rose, Perf 12½x14, Crown CC watermark, barred duplex cancel, well centered, bright color, Very Fine. Scott No. 82.
SG No. 138    £425 ($520).

Realized: $130

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Lot 240    

Ceylon, 1912, King George V, 50r Dull Purple, Multiple Crown CA watermark, full o.g., rich color, F.-V.F. Scott No. 215.
SG No. 320    £600 ($740).

Realized: $200

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Lot 241 S   

Ceylon, 1912, King George V, 500r Dull Green, Overprinted "Specimen", Multiple Crown CA watermark, slightly disturbed o.g., Very Fine. Scott No. 217.
SG No. 322    £700 ($860).

Realized: $475

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Lot 242 S   

Ceylon, 1925, King George V, 1,000r Purple on Red, Overprinted "Specimen", Multiple Crown CA watermark, full o.g., bright and fresh, Very Fine.
SG No. 323s    £1,500 ($1,840).

Realized: $675

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Lot 243 o   

Ceylon, 1924, King George V, 20r Black & Red on Blue, Multiple Script CA watermark, Puwakpitya town cancel, well centered, Very Fine. Scott No. 244.
SG No. 357    £375 ($460).

Realized: $170

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