Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 265 ()   

Mauritius, 1858, "Britannia", 4d green, no gum, clear to large margins, deep color, Very Fine, a very scarce sound unused surcharged issue; signed Brun. Scott Nos. 12.
SG Nos. 26    £1,800 ($2,140).



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Realized: $700

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Lot 266 o   

Mauritius, 1848-59, "Post Paid", 2d deep blue, early intermediate impression, Position 12, cleaned cancel (appears unused), ample to large margins, rich bold color on bright paper, Very Fine; with 1938 & 2022 B.P.A. certificates (as Unused). Scott Nos. 4b var.
SG Nos. 13    £4,250 ($5,060).

A SOUND USED EXAMPLE OF THE 2D "POST PAID" ISSUE FROM THE EARLY STAGE OF THE INTERMEDIATE IMPRESSION.

The two certificates call this unused, however when using retro-reveal a cancellation is clearly evident.

Realized: $4,750

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Lot 267 o   

Mauritius, 1859, Dardenne issue, 1d dull vermilion, bold mute barred oval cancel, margins clear to large at left, rich intense color, slight faint crease in left margin, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 16.
SG Nos. 42    £1,500 ($1,780).

Realized: $325

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Lot 268    

Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia" (9d) dull magenta, part o.g., full even margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 11.
SG Nos. 29    £900 ($1,070).

Realized: $280

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Lot 269 o   

Mauritius, 1859, Dardenne issue, 2d pale blue, showing papermaker's watermark, light barred oval cancel, ample to large margins, strong color, Very Fine, a very scarce and seldom seen paper variety. Scott Nos. 17.
SG Nos. 44    £950 ($1,130).

Realized: $270

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Lot 270    

Mauritius, 1887, Queen Victoria, 2¢ on 13¢ slate, surcharge double, small part o.g., bold color on bright paper, attractively centered, Very Fine, scarce and seldom offered. Scott Nos. 84b.
SG Nos. 117b    £850 ($1,010).

Realized: $210

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Lot 271    

Mauritius, 1938, King George VI, 1r gray brown, chalky paper, battered "A" variety, o.g., strong bright color, choice centering, Extremely Fine. Scott Nos. 219 var.
SG Nos. 260a    £900 ($1,070).

Realized: $290

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Lot 272    

Nevis, 1876, Medicinal Spring (Engraved), 1s yellow green, o.g., strong bold color, very fresh, Fine. Scott Nos. 11.
SG Nos. 14    £850 ($1,010).

Realized: $180

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Lot 273 /   

New Guinea, 1931, Bird of Paradise (with dates), 1d to £1 complete, top margin singles, o.g., all shilling and pound values never hinged, bright and fresh throughout, a Very Fine and choice set. Scott Nos. 18-30.
SG Nos. 150/62    £425 for hinged ($510).

Realized: $260

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Lot 274 o   

New Guinea, Airmail, 1935, Bulolo Goldfields, £2 bright violet, a lovely used stamp with large margins and choice "SON" cancel, couple light paper tone spots on reverse, not detracting, Very Fine appearing. Scott Nos. C44.
SG Nos. 204    £140 ($170).

Realized: $50

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