Sale 124: The Westpex Sale, Vol. I

Lot 917 S   

Fiji, 1903-14, King Edward VII & George V, £1 values overprinted "Specimen", o.g., fresh and Very Fine. SG No. 114s, 137s.
Scott No. 69 & 91 vars.    Estimate $100 - 150.

Realized: $80

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Lot 918    

Fiji, 1906, King Edward VII, 1d red, watermarked Multiple Crown CA, tied by "G.P.O. Suva, Fiji, 29 Apr, 08" cds's on picture post card (Fijian war dance) to Queensland, purple "S.S. Suva" handstamp with manuscript "Suva 29/4/08" below, Very Fine. SG No. 119.
Scott No. 72    Estimate $600 - 800.

The S. Suva was a passenger and freight ship transporting bananas between Fiji and Australia. The ship was requisitioned by the Royal Navy in July 1915 serving in WWI.

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Lot 919    

Fiji, 1923, King George V, £1 purple & black on red, Die II, watermarked Multiple Crown CA, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, F.-V.F. SG No. 137a £250+ ($320).
Scott No. 91a    $300+.

Realized: $110

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Lot 920    

Gambia, 1869, Queen Victoria, Embossed, 6d deep blue, unwatermarked, o.g., small mounting marks in corners, large even margins, Post Office fresh color, an Extremely Fine gem. SG No. 3.
Scott No. 2    $625.

Realized: $130

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Lot 921    

Gambia, 1902-09, King Edward VII, ½d-3s complete, Crown CA watermark, of 36 issues, o.g., strong vibrant colors, well centered throughout, Very Fine. SG No. 46/85 £740 ($930).
Scott No. 28-64    $786.

Realized: $325

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