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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

3141

George V 1R8a Nashik print revenue stamped paper color trial specimens, set of fourteen different color combinations with various colors of "Specimen" printed diagonally at left and right, one with a mild bend, otherwise fresh and very fine; these are believed to have originated in Nashik as examples of the quality of work of which they were capable (See Indian Government Fiscal and Judicial Stamps and Stamp Papers, by Blatt, Mollah & Heppell, Vol. 1, page 400). (Image)

Est. $200-300

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

COLLECTIONS, ACCUMULATIONS AND STOCKS

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CV or Estimate

3142

British India impressive collection offered intact, a highly comprehensive and valuable specialized collection with essays, proofs, specimens, mint and used singles, errors, varieties, impressive multiples, plating studies and even a few important covers, all neatly mounted and written-up on quadrille pages in four albums, the first volume is all 1854-55 Lithographed issue material, starting with used examples of the ½a white (faults) and ½a blue (repaired) "Scinde Dawk" issues, then a wonderful showing of ½a to 8a essays and proof material which fills about half the volume and includes ½a Lion & Palm types, 1a Queen's Head with Gothic crown including a complete sheet of three in olive green, 8a essays, many ½a essays with single impressions, different colors and multiples, with a complete sheet of the 1889 printing, followed by the ½a "Nine Arches" unissued stamp (S.G. #1), ½a proofs, issued stamps including an unused full top right corner margin die I block of sixteen (4x4), die II full right sheet-margin unused block of 16 (2x8), 1a essays including single impressions, single and block of six of 1854 impression in black, 1855 impression complete strip of eight as well as later impressions, useful issued stamps including multiples, there are many of various the 4a impressions including inverted centers in singles, pairs and blocks, nice pleasantly duplicated issued stamps with all five printings well represented and mostly cut square, including a Second Printing pair on cover, and ending with 2a essays and issued stamps, the second volume spans the De La Rue issues to early George V with used singles apparently complete and featuring a lovely 1855 4a Black on blue glazed paper bisect usage on 1859 folded letter from Singapore to Penang (S.G. #35b) with BPA certificate, four used 1866 fiscal issues, 1874 1R sunken die proof, 1880 West India essays in five colors in blocks, 1883 1a bisect usage on 1896 cover with two singles, 1882 1a6p die proof, plus mint ½a and 2a values with double impression, 1894 2R color trials in eight different color combinations, 1898 ¼a surcharge on double impression stamp, five different 1925 official essay surcharges on KEVII stamps and three proofs of the issued surcharges as well as five different essay and two proof surcharges for the George V officials, the third volume continues from George V to Independence and includes scarce booklets, 1921 "Nine/Pies" essay surcharges including two blocks of four as well as the "Nine/Nine" and "Pies/Pies" errors in strips, and inverted and double surcharges in pairs, the ¼a surcharges includes two with surcharge omitted in block of four, then there is a set of the 1925 Delhi specimens and 1931 Inauguration on 1935 Jubilee varieties, the last volume is all officials and includes 1866 unwatermarked ½a, 1a and 8a values used and 8p with no stop after "Service" at the center of a mint strip of three, then there is a nice showing of the 1866 fiscal issues including S.G. #O16 used and a complete mint example from the 1884 government reprint with BPA certificate, as well as mint and used examples of #O19, the "On H.M.S." overprints include some misplaced overprints and 1925 double surcharges as well as the 1926 "One Anna" on 1a error, while there are some faults here and there the overall quality is much nicer than typically found, with the great majority being fine-very fine or better, a very substantial collection which should not be missed. (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee) (imagef) (imageg) (imageh) (imagei) (imagej) (imagek) (imagel) (imagem) (imagen) (imageo) (imagep) (Image)

Est. $40,000-50,000

SOLD for $85,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3143

British India substantial stock of better items, thousands of mint and used singles, sets, blocks of four and multiples from 1855 to Independence, with all issues represented including definitives, commemoratives, officials, Expeditionary Forces and cinderellas, noteworthy are many high values, seldom seen used blocks of four including officials, loads of varieties, errors, inverted watermarks, specimen overprints including officials, Delhi specimens, many scarce and better cancels, a few forgeries and many unusual items, quantities are generally manageable and small, except for multiples and part sheets of George VI issues; typical mixed condition and some usual toning, much is o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; this holding should be carefully viewed to be fully appreciated as it is ideal for the internet seller.

Est. $5,000-7,500

SOLD for $37,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3144

British India mint and used stock of several thousands in quantities to about twenty apiece housed in eight stockbooks, includes classics through KGVI including many $25.00 and up items as well as some postmark interest, mixed condition, overall quite clean and useful, largely fine-very fine; well worth a good look.

Est. $5,000-7,500

SOLD for $18,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3145

British India interesting collection with many varieties, hundreds of mostly used stamps and a few dozen covers mounted and annotated on quadrille pages in an S.G. Plymouth album, the issues from 1855 to 1921 are well represented, with many plate varieties, overprint varieties, inverted watermarks, some cancel interest, a few multiples and mostly 19th century covers including stampless, we note East India Co. nearly complete with shades, the 1866 fiscals signed by Jal Cooper, 1882-90 issues set of nine overprinted "Specimen", Service issues including many varieties and the fiscals signed by Jal Cooper, mint 1898 ¼a on ½ double surcharge signed Jal Cooper and with RPS certificate, KEVII to 25R with shades, KGV to 25R with shades, 1921 set of five "Nine Pies" surcharge essays, plus "Nine Nine" and "Pies Pies" errors as used singles, in mint combination vertical strip of eight and the rare setting of only the "Pies Pies" error in vertical strip of eight, as well as a used double surcharge with BPA certificate, Lady Minto's Fete stamps and much more, a few small faults, largely fine-very fine; an unusually clean and desirable collection.

Est. $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

3146

India substantial accumulation of collections, small collections, balances and remainders filling a box, many better mint and used sets and singles to be found throughout, as well as some better cancels, used abroad and a few covers, a wealth of material with good resale potential so certainly worth exploring.

Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $6,250.00
Will close during Public Auction

3147

India large accumulation of collections, all manner of collections in 23 various albums filling two large cartons, with British India, post Independence India and some States, includes mint and used collections of sets and singles, some weak and others quite decent with better items noted, also a three volume postmark collection, plus blocks of four, varieties and even a few covers, typical mixed condition, but a careful viewing should prove rewarding.

Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $7,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3148

British India Queen Victoria stamp and cover collection of a few hundred used stamps and 21 mostly better covers neatly mounted and written-up on exhibition pages in a binder, most issues represented including well duplicated 1854 ½a and 1a with several covers, 1854-55 4a Lithographs (both cut square and cut to shape), most 1855-64 East India Co. issues and ending with nearly all Crown Colony issues including fiscal stamps, there is also a representative showing of India used abroad, India used in Burma and elsewhere, Indian post offices in French settlements and a nice showing of East India Co. early cancellations collected by Cooper types, a few small faults or cut close, most fine-very fine; a clean and very attractively presented collection.

Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction

3149

India mint and used collection to 1987, many hundreds of mint and used sets and singles mounted in a Scott album, mostly used and quite complete to Independence with 1855 4a cut square, both 1866 fiscal overprints, KEVII to KGV apparently complete used, Military stamps mostly mint, Service nearly complete mostly used including 1866 fiscal overprints, post Independence mostly mint except 10R Gandhi used and ending with a few States, some small faults, largely fine-very fine.

Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,450.00
Will close during Public Auction

3150

India mint and used collection to the 1980's, a nice general collection of many hundreds of sets and singles in a Minkus album, with Victoria mint and used including fiscals and Service, KEVII to 25R mint or used, including 25R mint (discolored) and Service issues, KGV to 25R mint or used and most Service issues, 1929-75 complete mint including 10R Gandhi, Expeditionary Forces, etc., a few small faults, largely fine-very fine.

Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

3151

British India collection, lightly duplicated mint and used collection of a few hundred on album pages in a binder, mostly 20th century including mint KGV multiple star wmk. to 25R, mint KGVI to 25R, strong officials including three Service overprints on fiscal stamps, some blocks and more, somewhat mixed condition, mostly fine-very fine.

Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction

3152

India mint and used collection to 1972, hundreds of mostly used 19th century and mint and used 20th century sets and singles mounted on Schaubek album pages, includes a few classics with 1854 4a cut square, one of the two fiscal stamps, good officials including four of the five Service overprints on fiscals, KEVII to 25R used, then virtually complete, some earlier issues with faults, large majority fine-very fine.

Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction

3153

British India parallel mint and used collection of several hundred stamps arranged in a stockbook, starts with the 1856-64 De La Rue issues and continues with useful Victoria including both fiscal stamps used, KEVII with two used 25R values, KGV to 25R mint and used, most KGVI and ending with a range of officials, a few faults, mostly fine-very fine.

Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3154

India messy accumulation filling a large carton, includes a file box full of stockcards with mint and used singles, with some better noted as well as proofs, two file boxes stuffed full of covers with some stamps thrown in for good measure and another small box filled with miscellaneous material, mixed condition but worth exploring.

Est. $500-750

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3155

India mostly modern collection of covers, stamps and extensive postal stationary mounted on pages filling a large box, includes some British India period covers and stamp, however most is mint post Independence to 1993, the best of which would seem to be a mint 1948 Gandhi set, largely fine-very fine.

Est. $200-300

SOLD for $500.00
Will close during Public Auction

SPECIALIZED LARGE LOTS AND GROUPS

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3156

India 1854 issue essays, proofs and reprints substantial accumulation of over 100 items comprised of the ½a, 1a, 2a, 4a and 8a values in singles, blocks, multiples and even complete sheets, largely reprints with ½a Lion and Palm Tree types, ½a issued design in red sheet, less the bottom row, overprinted "Specimen" on reverse, ½a essay with crosses in upper corners block of 24 overprinted "Specimen", ½a and 1a Captain Thullier reprint sheets, and six 4a sheets of twelve and a sheet of 24, also 1890 photozincographed "Drawer No. 20 T" sheet showing various values, a few faults, most fine-very fine; a large and desirable holding.

Est. $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $24,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3157

India 1866 West India Company 4a essay hoard of several hundred nearly all in multiples ranging from pairs to large blocks, comprised of brown (5), blue (4), rose (100) including a block of 60, and brownish-carmine (110) including blocks of 28 and 35, the latter showing cancellation removal trials, some creases and other faults, majority fine-very fine. (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged)

Est. $500-750

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

3158

India proofs and essays assortment, fifteen items including 1876 6a die proof, KEVII 4a black plate proofs in pair and block of four and 8a die proof, George V 3p and ½a die proofs, plus 1a3p and 3a6p essays and 1a "Service" overprint plate proofs (9), mostly fine-very fine. (imagea) (imageb)

Est. $300-400

SOLD for $2,100.00
Will close during Public Auction

3159

India 1854-55 Lithographed issues large and valuable accumulation of hundreds of mostly used and some mint stamps, as well as a few covers, to give an idea of the scope of this holding we counted the 4a value and found 45 examples cut square, 130 examples cut to shape, four pairs, three of which are tied to piece, with eight items being accompanied by certificates and nearly all types represented, the ½, 1a and 2a values are as numerous if not more so, including mint and used singles, pairs, multiples and a few covers, there are many better cancels to be found throughout, including colored and used abroad, as well as some varieties and a few forgeries, mixed condition ranging from repaired to extremely fine so a careful viewing is essential. (imagea) (imageb) (imagec) (imaged) (imagee)

Est. $7,500-10,000

SOLD for $29,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

3160

SG 2/5

S.G. #2/5, 1854 ½a Blue, die I hoard of 305 used stamps, including four pairs and two strips of four, one of which is unused, all arranged on stockpages, includes a variety of shades and many different cancels, including a few better, mixed condition, generally Good to Very Fine or so appearing; an excellent holding for the plater.

Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction