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**Burma continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1313		S.G. #J1/111	S.G. #1/111, The extraordinary collection of Burma Independence Army overprints and Japanese occupation issues, 1942-44, a very scarce and highly comprehensive collection of these fascinating issues, being one of the most representative collections we have ever offered, containing what appears to be 52 different overprints of the Burma Independence Army, with several key stamps included, some of which catalog hundreds of pounds each; plus there is an essentially complete (57 items) collection of the Japanese occupation issues, filled with many scarce issues including the October 1942 re-surcharged issues complete, as well as some overprint varieties, all o.g. with only a few exceptions, fine-very fine; the vast majority of stamps have been signed "B.M." and to a lesser extent by M.D. Rowell; examination of this exciting collection is essential to fully evaluate the genuine stamps which certainly predominate (Scott #1N1/2N27).	Est. 1,000-1,500 Closed or SOLD for $2,600.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1314		S.G. #J17b	S.G. #J17b, 1942 4a Greenish blue, with Myaungmya Ty. 2 overprint inverted, a seldom seen certified example of this rare error, exceptionally fresh and quite well centered, o.g., n.h., choice very fine; any certified Japanese occupation issues are extremely hard to come by, as so many of these fascinating issues have been faked; signed "B.M." and accompanied by a 1989 Brandon certificate (Scott #1N42 var.; unlisted). (Image)	for hinged £500 Closed or SOLD for $300.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1315		S.G. #J27a	S.G. #J27a, 1942 6p Bright blue, with Henzada Ty. 5 overprint doubled, pristine mint example, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; signed "B.M." and accompanied by a 1989 Brandon certificate (Scott #1N6 var.; unlisted). (Image)	for hinged £100 Closed or SOLD for $65.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1316		S.G. #J27b	S.G. #J27b, 1942 6p Bright blue, with Henzada Ty. 5 overprint printed clearly on both front and back, especially fresh, rich color, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., very fine and truly rare; signed "B.M." and accompanied by a 1989 Brandon certificate (Scott #1N6 var.; unlisted). (Image)	£275 Closed or SOLD for $190.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1317		S.G. #J29a	S.G. #J29a, 1942 1a Purple brown, with Henzada Ty. 5 overprint inverted, a "post office" fresh mint example of this rare overprint error, extraordinarily well centered, very fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed "B.M." and accompanied by a 1989 Brandon certificate (Scott #1N8 var.; unlisted). (Image)	for hinged £400 Closed or SOLD for $250.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1318		S.G. #J32a	S.G. #J32a, 1942 4a Greenish blue, with Henzada Ty. 5 overprint double, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., fine; signed "B.M." and accompanied by a 1988 Brandon certificate (Scott #1N11 var.; unlisted). (Image)	for hinged £250 Closed or SOLD for $170.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1319		S.G. #1-82, O1-53	S.G. #1-82, O1-53, Complete mint country collection of a few hundred stamps, being a complete collection for all British administration issues, including the scarce first issues of the regular postage and officials, in addition to a complete run of Independence issues from 1948 through 1979, all neatly housed in black mounts on Scott pages, o.g., an occasional stamp with a small flaw, vast majority fine-very fine (Scott #1-274, O1-115).	Est. 300-400 Closed or SOLD for $675.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM

**Bushire**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
1320		S.G. #1-14	S.G. #1-14, 1915 (August) 1ch to 10K Overprints cplt., a seldom offered complete set of these scarce stamps, most quite fresh and with strong colors, o.g., 1Kr with gum staining and centered to left, 10Kr with faint thin specks, rest fine-very fine; 1ch to 3Kr and 10Kr accompanied by 1986 Brandon certificates (Scott #N1-14; $1,080.00). (Image)	£1,092 Closed or SOLD for $375.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1321		S.G. #15	S.G. #15, 1915 1ch Deep blue and carmine, exceptionally fresh, well centered, o.g., very fine; only 186 issued; 1987 Brandon certificate (Scott #N15; $350.00). (Image)	£300 Closed or SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1322		S.G. #16	S.G. #16, 1915 2ch Carmine and deep blue, a wonderfully fresh mint example of this important rarity, featuring deep luxuriant colors on bright paper, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, single nibbed perforation at top mention solely for accuracy and of little consequence, nearly very fine; only a mere 18 stamps were printed, this being only the second example we have ever offered; signed Peter Holcombe and accompanied by a 1955 RPS certificate (Scott #N16; $4,750.00). (Image)	£5,000 Closed or SOLD for $4,250.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1323		S.G. #17	S.G. #17, 1915 3ch Deep green, unusually fresh and crisp, attractively centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; only 149 issued; signed H. Bloch and George Sloane, as well as being accompanied by a 1983 Friedl Expert Committee certificate (Scott #N17; $350.00). (Image)	£375 Closed or SOLD for $230.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM
1324		S.G. #18	S.G. #18, 1915 5ch Vermilion, a premium mint example of a stamp that was issued in a quantity of only 22 copies, marvelously bright and fresh, strong rich color, exceptionally well centered, full clean o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine and choice; one of the true rarities of the entire British Empire; signed Peter Holcombe and accompanied by a 1981 BPA certificate (Scott #N18; $4,000.00). (Image)	£3,750 Closed or SOLD for $4,750.00 Closing..Sep-15-2000, 05:00 PM

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