Sale 37: The Westpex Sale

Lot 3230 /o   

Cape of Good Hope, Collection, 1853-98, about 215 stamps, neatly displayed and identified on quadrille pages, of which 110 are Triangles and those highlighted by 4 examples of the 1p red and 3 examples of 4p blue Wood Blocks; many other Triangles including pairs and 1 on cover; mixed condition as to be expected, close examination will be rewarding, please inspect.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

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Realized: $6,500

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Lot 3231 /o   

Ceylon, Classics Collection, 1857-67. Nearly 250 stamps, neatly displayed and annotated on quadrille pages, virtually all are Chalon Heads, nice group of imperfs in many shades, with duplication; perforated issues arranged by perf and watermark and many shades; some lovely bright examples, overall attractive, close evaluation by the specialist recommended, huge catalog value, please inspect.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $6,000

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Lot 3232 /o   

Chile, Classics, 1853-67. Over 280 stamps, neatly displayed on quadrille pages, consisting entirely of Columbus Heads, in duplication, identified by London or Santiago Prints, papers and watermarks, some covers, myriad of shades, other varieties such as" ivory heads", good margins on many, cancels to be studied, couple of certificates accompany, etc; considerable catalog value, some mixed condition, needs to be evaluated by the specialist, please inspect.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $2,300

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Lot 3233 /o   

China, Collection, 1878-83. Group of 22 Large Dragons on a stocksheet, including one set of 4-6; most with typical oval cancels, couple unused 1can values; mixed condition, please inspect.
Scott No. 1-9    Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $6,000

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Lot 3234 /o   

Colombia & States, 1860-75. Over 370 stamps, neatly displayed on quadrille pages, with 1859-66 Coat of Arms designs, much duplication with interest in cancels, papers; etc; including #1-12, New Granada 13-18; United States of Colombia 19-52, all with duplication; States well represented including Tolima typesets; considerable catalog value, somewhat mixed condition, please inspect.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 3235 o   

Denmark, Classics Collection, 1851-1879. Massive study of the early issues, with 250 or so imperfs from 2rs blue to 16s violet, many identified by printing (1st to 4th) and shades including some scarce examples, some in pairs and strips, followed by 100 or so of the Royal Emblem and numeral designs perforated issues, also with some multiples; a wealth of cancels to be studied, couple covers, huge catalog value, occasional mint stamp, mixed condition, please examine carefully.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

Realized: $3,250

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Lot 3236 /o   

Fiji, Classics Collection, 1870-1877. 34 stamps, neatly displayed and annotated on quadrille pages, including a remarkable showing of the typeset issues complete with extra #6, three with certificates (2 PF & 1 APS), the others expertly verified genuine; also couple reprints; Crown & "CR" designs also complete through 1875 issues, including surcharges, some with certs as well; very high catalog value, needs close examination to properly evaluate; mixed condition.
Estimate    $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $7,000

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Lot 3237 /o   

Finland, Classics Collection, 1856-1881. Neatly arranged on quadrille pages, 137 stamps altogether, with #1 & 2 "Shield in Oval" design, some pen cancelled, several with town cancels, a few cut to shape, several reprints or forgeries; many serpentine roulettes, some with all teeth intact, most with circular and a few with rectangular postmarks; duplicated values to 1m yellow brown; a few of the 1875 perforated issues; mixed condition to be expected, still very worthwhile group.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $4,000

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Lot 3238 /o   

France, Classics Collection, 1849-1875. Well over 1,000 stamps, Ceres and Napoleon III issues, Empire & Republic, neatly mounted on quadrille pages in binder, with every imaginable shade, extensive duplication allowing for the search for cancels; note 7 examples of 5fr Napoleon, many more elusive items; note 2 examples of #8 1fr vermilion, both with certificates either Friedl or Roumet (stamps catalog $15,500 each in Scott0; this collection will provide an extensive study of these classic issues, please inspect carefully.
Estimate    $7,500 - 10,000.

Realized: $27,000

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Lot 3239 /o   

French Colonies, Collection, 1859-1877. 175 or so stamps, neatly mounted on quadrille pages, complete for the period with many duplicates, some pairs including #3a pair one sideways, a wealth of cancels and shades, considerable catalog value, somewhat mixed condition, close inspection recommended.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,900

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