Lot 1111
Iraq, 1931, ½a-25r King Faisal I set complete. O.g., never hinged, fresh with rich colors, Very Fine, a choice and rare set in never hinged condition, with only 227 sets sold. Scott No. 15-27 $774 for hinged.SG No. 80-92 £645 for hinged ($1,013).
Realized: $1,350
Lot 1112
Ireland, Ireland, Cullybackey/Ballymena straight line. A receiving office, bold blue strike with manuscript across top "Paid 8 Private Ship" with blue November 7, 1847 Ballymena double arc transit mark on folded letter to Pennsylvania, blue December 18, 1847 cds with "Ship" and manuscript "12", Liverpool and London transits on back, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $240
Lot 1113
Ireland, (Alcohol) Guinness Foreign Stout. Illustrated multicolor design of Guinness Bottle, Pint Glass & Lobster on 1905 postcard franked with ½d tied by Dublin cds, Extremely Fine.Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $95
Lot 1114
Ireland, 1922, 10s dull gray blue Seahorse, Thom overprint. Left margin single, full o.g., small h.r., strong color, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 38 $1,500.SG No. 46 £900 ($1,413).
Realized: $800
Lot 1115
Ireland, 1935, 2s6d-10s Re-engraved Seahorses complete. O.g., never hinged, rich vibrant color, very fresh, a Very Fine set. SG No. 99-101.Scott No. 93-95 $1,800 for n.h.
Realized: $1,100