Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 202    

Falkland Islands, 1879, Queen Victoria, 4d gray black, unwatermarked, o.g., lightly hinged, nicely centered, light even toning, Fine, a very scarce key first issue. Scott Nos. 2.
SG Nos. 2    £1,400 ($1,670).

Realized: $475

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Lot 203    

Falkland Islands, 1912, King Edward VII, 2½d deep blue, o.g., true deep blue shade, fresh and Fine. Scott Nos. 25a.
SG Nos. 46b    £275 ($330).

Realized: $60

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Lot 204    

Falkland Islands, 1912-20, King George V, ½d-£1 complete, full o.g., rich colors and well centered throughout, a Very Fine set. Scott Nos. 30-40.
SG Nos. 60/9, 67b    £1,000 ($1,190).

Realized: $325

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Lot 205    

Falkland Islands, 1912, King George V, 5s plum, centered cancel on small piece, excellent color, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 38 $300.
SG Nos. 67a    £325 ($390).

Realized: $100

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Lot 206    

Falkland Islands, 1928, King George V, 2½d Prussian blue, o.g., never hinged, fresh with bold color, F.-V.F., shade unlisted in Gibbons. Scott Nos. 44a $375 for hinged.
SG Nos. 76c    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $100

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Lot 207    

Falkland Islands, 1928, South Georgia Provisional, 2½d on 2d purple brown, right margin single, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid wide margins, bold color, Very Fine and choice, a handsome mint example of this scarce provisional surcharge, quite scarce in never hinged condition; with 2009 Sismondo certificate. Scott Nos. 52.
SG Nos. 115    £1,300 for hinged ($1,550).

Realized: $950

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Lot 208    

Falkland Islands, 1933, Centenary, ½d-£1 complete, o.g., some light gum toning on the high values, brilliant colors, some light tone perfs on 4d, otherwise Very Fine. Scott Nos. 65-76.
SG Nos. 127/38    £4,250 ($5,060).



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Realized: $1,800

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Lot 209    

Falkland Islands, 1933, Centenary, 5s black & yellow orange, o.g., neatly hinged at top, choice centering, rich vibrant true yellow orange color and exceptional freshness, Extremely Fine; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate. Scott Nos. 74a.
SG Nos. 136a    £3,250 ($3,870).

A HANDSOME MINT EXAMPLE OF THE SCARCE 1933 5S CENTENARY YELLOW ORANGE COLOR VARIETY.

Realized: $850

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Lot 210    

Falkland Islands, 1933, Centenary, 10s black & chestnut, o.g., rich colors, choice centering and margins, Extremely Fine. Scott Nos. 75.
SG Nos. 137    £900 ($1,070).

Realized: $300

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Lot 211 S   

Falkland Islands, 1938-50, King George VI, ½d-£1 complete, perforated "Specimen", full o.g., rich vibrant colors throughout, nice overall centering, a Very Fine set, a very scarce and seldom offered KGVI specimen set.
SG Nos. 146s/163s    £2,500 ($2,980).

Realized: $575

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