Lot 536 o
Cape of Good Hope, 1861, 1d & 4d "Wood Block" issues complete. Light barred cancels, margins ample to just in on 1d at lower right, strong colors, 1d with creases and 4d repaired with portion of design drawn in at left, Fine appearance, still a very presentable and rare set. Scott No. 7 $4,150.SG No. 13-14 £3,950 ($6,201).
Realized: $350
Lot 537 o
Cape of Good Hope, 1861, 4d blue "Wood Block". Large margin to just in at lower right, rich color and strong early impression, faint creasing and small thins, Fine appearance. Scott No. 9b $3,400.SG No. 14d £3,000 ($4,710).
Realized: $280
Lot 538 o
Cape of Good Hope Stock, 1853-63. Seated Hope triangles in quantities on stockpages; issues and shades from several to dozens, including 4d unwatermarked pairs, strips and on piece, good high values and shades in quantities, a few forgeries, etc.; condition mixed with many full margin items throughout, well worth careful inspection (no photo).Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 539 o
Cape of Good Hope Collection, 1853-1904. Used neatly mounted on album pages with a high degree of completion; 1853 & 1855 issues complete, collection highlighted by both 1861 1d & 4d Woodblocks (usual small faults yet attractive & genuine), 1863 issue triangles complete all with full margins, strong seated Hope issues with complete later sets, Mafeking issues near complete including the 1d Goodyear & 3d Powell issues (Sc. #178-179); a nice collection with condition well above the norm overall (no photo).Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 540 o
Cape of Good Hope - Vryburg, 1899, 2d on 6d mauve. Central Vryburg town cancel, strong bold color, F.-V.F. Scott No. N3 $575.SG No. 3 £500 ($785).
Realized: $350
Lot 541 o
Cyprus, 1928, 3/4pi-£1 Anniversary of British Rule complete. Each selected for light neat town cancels, rich vibrant colors, Very Fine and choice, a premium used set. Scott No. 114-123 $477.SG No. 123-132 £375 ($589).
Realized: $450
Lot 542 S
Falkland Islands, 1891-1902, ½d-9d QV issue, Specimen overprint set complete. O.g., 2½d regummed, rich vibrant colors, a Fine set.SG No. 15s//35s £600 ($942).
Realized: $375
Lot 543
Falkland Islands, 1892, ½d green. Stunning block of 18 + pair tied by several neat strikes of "Falkland Island's/ De. 28, 1896" double circle postmark on registered cover to Germany with Crown over Registered handstamp, red crayon marking "1oz", this franking pays the correct rate of 4p per half ounce + the 2p registry fee, Extremely Fine. SG No. 16.Scott No. 9 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $475
Lot 544 o
Falkland Islands, 1898, 2s6d-5s Queen Victoria set complete. Light face-free town cancels, well centered, strong bright colors, Very Fine, a select set. Scott No. 20-21 $500.SG No. 41-42 £450 ($706).
Realized: $375
Lot 545 o
Falkland Islands, 1904-12, ½d-5s King Edward VII set complete. Light or neat own cancels, each stamp selected for rich color and choice centering, an Extremely Fine set. Scott No. 22-29 $474.SG No. 43-50 £350 ($550).
Realized: $450