Britain. Used. A very beautiful and well written up and presented collection of the 1841 penny reds and 2d blue, maltese cross cancels only, beginning with the first page with..Read more
Britain. Used. A very beautiful and well written up and presented collection of the 1841 penny reds and 2d blue, maltese cross cancels only, beginning with the first page with 20 examples including numbers 2, 6, 7, 8 and 10 in cross, as well as no doubt the most beautiful penny red on bluish paper maltese cross that we have ever seen with margins from 5 other stamps! Then various postal history 1841 penny reds, the substantial part of the collection inc Balmore, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dumbarton, Falkirk, Thurso on cover as well as a exceptional O.H.M.S. cover from Rothesay to Inverary on government business, ending with a delightful 1841 four margined 2d blue single usage maltese cross, rich colour from Greenock to the same addressee as the O.H.M.S., a collection that will thrill the GB specialist, especially those seeking Scottish postal history, a most impressive range. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
Britain. Used. An outstanding range of perf-ins with for example, 'Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank', 'crown' perf-ins among many many others, neatly organised alphabetically with..Read more
Britain. Used. An outstanding range of perf-ins with for example, 'Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank', 'crown' perf-ins among many many others, neatly organised alphabetically with at least 80x 3d on 3d lilac SG #159, cat £160 each £12,800 and at least 88 examples on the 6d on 6d lilac SG #162 cat £150 i.e. £13,200 making a total £26,000+ Perf-ins are far scarcer and are becoming extremely popular collecting areas today. All in all at least 50 different departments/governmental agencies, securities markings, companies at the height of the British Empire, all well worth researching. It will be a long time before such a collection of QV comes on the market again, viewing highly recommended. Show less
Cuba. Mostly used. Well over 1000 stamps from dozens of imperfs onwards, overwhelmingly 19th century with Spanish and US Administration. There is occasional duplication, howev..Read more
Cuba. Mostly used. Well over 1000 stamps from dozens of imperfs onwards, overwhelmingly 19th century with Spanish and US Administration. There is occasional duplication, however often in better material waiting to be written up and put in to the main collection. There are extensive shade studies with enormous potential with the 19th century. There is also about 200x 19th century fiscals from imperfs onwards, as well as values mint on the early shields to 4 pesetas from 1879 onwards. Other items seen inc the US definitives o/ps mint and used to the 10cts, also postage dues to 10cts, special delivery, etc. Unquestionably needs a lot of work, yet so much substance here. This is very much a 'work in progress' lot, most worthwhile and conservatively valued. Show less
East Africa. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps, British and German, mint and used, QV to QE2 housed in one substantial album, interspersed with dozens of items of postal history. Muc..Read more
East Africa. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps, British and German, mint and used, QV to QE2 housed in one substantial album, interspersed with dozens of items of postal history. Much emphasis is on postmarks and some of the countries include K.U.T., Sudan, German East Africa, German Colonies especially Kaiser's Yachts used in those territories, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, etc. There are at least three dozen postal history items often with good, interesting p/c illustrations/photographs such as 'Markets in Lamu', 'Mombassa Swimming Club', 'Gruess Aus', ethnic and tribal to give a flavour of what is here. In the other covers, there are interesting items such as 'undeliverable' strike KGV, an interesting Sudan first flight, combination official covers and much more. The German Colonies has postmarks from places such as Soga, Kilossa, Kilimatini, Tabora, Ujijii etc, not just the obvious ones, so much here to discover. The more you study this collection which also includes collateral and reference, all the more to appreciate. Highly recommended. Show less
France. ★★/★/⊙. Nothing but key items from 20th century, a most attractive grouping all mint inc some scarce never hinged. For example highlights include the 2fr Merson defini..Read more
France. ★★/★/⊙. Nothing but key items from 20th century, a most attractive grouping all mint inc some scarce never hinged. For example highlights include the 2fr Merson definitely very scarce MNH accompanied by the 50fr plane over Paris banknote again MNH superb, etc. Other good items include lh Bordeaux o/p 1fr and Le Havre 2fr, etc to name but a few. Also present for example, the airmails first set complete o/ps, various other key value Mersons and Mouchons defins etc. An unhurried viewing with calculator, thoroughly recommended, as this quality accumulation will add up very quickly. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
Ireland. ★★/★/⊙. A very interesting and challenging collection, many 100s of items with some scarce material particularly in the seahorses. However there are a few stamps with..Read more
Ireland. ★★/★/⊙. A very interesting and challenging collection, many 100s of items with some scarce material particularly in the seahorses. However there are a few stamps with occasional faults noted, nevertheless an important range with the best being the 1922 Thom 2/6d, 5/- and 10/- mint, the 1922/23 to 10/- mint, followed by the 1 1/2d and 2d pairs variety long '1' in 1922 mint, as well as 1925/28 10/- mint, etc. Also seen late 1930s onwards including the 1937s St Patrick 10/- mint, later to modern era loaded with defins, etc. Those looking for a comprehensive, in depth and substantial collection of this country and will accept the Thom being damaged, this is an unparalleled opportunity at a very conservative valuation. In the beginning mixed quality, later fine. Show less
Japan, military occupation. ★★/★/⊙. A fascinating and important collection, mint and used, of these issues including excellent postal history and useful collateral currency in..Read more
Japan, military occupation. ★★/★/⊙. A fascinating and important collection, mint and used, of these issues including excellent postal history and useful collateral currency inc both Gilden and Pesos denominations for the areas covering Japanese Occupation of Burma inc red and green 'X' postmarks obliterating the head of KGVI, as well as much Japanese Army issues and pictorials of different perfs, through to Japanese Occupation of Malaya particularly Kelantan with the 'Chef's Hat', both oval red and black box o/p handstamp, i.e. Tan #J30 mint + straightline 1ct red oval and much more inc covers for the first anniversary of the fall of Singapore with commercial on to further Jap Occ of Malaysia, such as some very interesting Brunei 1, 2, 10 and 25 o/ps, Selangor dollar values, excellent North Borneo inc varieties, well worth researching. There is also further postal history inc o/ps on Hong Kong, etc. Overal a wonderful range that will delight the specialist, please view carefully as much is not presented to best advantage and many finds are likely. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
Malaysia. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps mint and used from the 19th Century onwards including Straits Settlements, high value 32cts o/p, various KGV s/Jubs, KGV1 to $5 and intere..Read more
Malaysia. ★★/★/⊙. Hundreds of stamps mint and used from the 19th Century onwards including Straits Settlements, high value 32cts o/p, various KGV s/Jubs, KGV1 to $5 and interesting commercial postal history inc QV 8cts, 1894 from Penang to Burma with Postage Due 5 annas underpayment fee applied. Then Burma inc attractive experimental pmk, through 1940s inc illustrated propaganda Burma Flag and 'First from the First' endorsement, as well as interesting early coloured p/cards, on to Malaya States with lots of tigers, various sultans, Straits used in Malaca, also forgeries and other interesting collateral to research, as well as fascinating postal history with about 30 further items inc registered, early p/cards, Borneo, Singapore and much more, all deserving further attention. A collection that gets better and better on each inspection. Show less
Montenegro. ★★/★/⊙. Very probably an irreplaceable range of many 1000s of stamps, chronologically ordered mint and used in parallel, a most challenging lot to view as virtuall..Read more
Montenegro. ★★/★/⊙. Very probably an irreplaceable range of many 1000s of stamps, chronologically ordered mint and used in parallel, a most challenging lot to view as virtually everything is housed stamp on stamp, from the first issues through to early 20th century. The holding is completely uncatalogued, well filled to bulging in one substantial volume ending with back of the book and material we have never seen before. It should also be mentioned that throughout this fabulous range there are 'a' numbers and similar material that is not listed at all inc perforations/varieties etc. An opportunity seldom available to buy a very comprehensive holding of this wealthy European country. These stamps have a long way to go as they are grossly undervalued for their printing numbers please inspect. Show less
Papua New Guinea. ★★/★/⊙. Attractive collection housed on quadrille album leaves, highlights include the 1932/40 Delta House SG #130 to #145 combination mint and used complete..Read more
Papua New Guinea. ★★/★/⊙. Attractive collection housed on quadrille album leaves, highlights include the 1932/40 Delta House SG #130 to #145 combination mint and used complete, various subsequent definitive issues inc the fisherman of 1952 through to 1963 Rabaul, birds of paradise and butterflies complete, ending with NWPI Admiralty Islands used in Kaweing through US forces in Emirau Islands franked with A.P.O 1944 censor cachet and tribal postcards/native village including wonderful long poison pipe photo postcard from the 1920s and other collateral etc. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
U.N., mixed. Collection ★★/★ 1951-1999 in 17 special albums. Very good collection from estate and seems complete incl blocks, unused from all three issuing places (New York, G..Read more
U.N., mixed. Collection ★★/★ 1951-1999 in 17 special albums. Very good collection from estate and seems complete incl blocks, unused from all three issuing places (New York, Geneva and Vienna) 1951-1999 in 10 special albums by White Ace with a lot of extra facts and information of the work by the UN related to the issues. A lot of unused with hinges 1950s-, but NY block 1 is MNH. From 1970s it seems to be overall MNH. We have also seen a lot of block of 4, some s/s, some postal stationery. Also approx 700 FDCs (1979-) in 7 special White Ace albums. (>2000). Low reserve. Fine quality. Approx. 28 kg. Show less
U.S.A. Used. Very attractive used collection of hundreds with primary strength in the classics and early 20th century, beginning with the imperf issues of 1851 with various di..Read more
U.S.A. Used. Very attractive used collection of hundreds with primary strength in the classics and early 20th century, beginning with the imperf issues of 1851 with various different shades, followed by an attractive 10cts and 12cts Washingtons through to 1857/61 with a lovely fancy cancel on the 24cts, as well as other key value used 12cts and other good key values to 5cts Jefferson, then follows the 1861/62s with a good showing of shades and denominations through to the 90cts which is a beauty, as well as a superb 5cts buff Jefferson, including various shade values on the 10cts and 24cts (x4) etc. Next is the grill section, all of which have huge potential, identified by the collector with 1ct, 2ct, 10ct and 12cts grill 11x13mm, followed by 3, 10, 12 and 15cts grill 9x13, then 1869 grills to 15cts, etc. the 1870/71 with various issues to 90cts Perry, a range of officials, Agriculture different values to 30cts, Executive with specimen o/ps 1ct on 2cts, Interior department different values 24cts, a few State department and Justice ending with the Navy department with values through to 24cts, as well as Treasury 90cts Perry and War department to 24cts, huge potential here for the specialist. Further studies of the 1873 90ct Perry, 1879 again to 90cts Perry (x2), 1887/88 to 90cts Perry mauve, 1890/93 90cts Perry orange, Columbus with a respectable set used to $2, followed by 1894/95 defins with both types of $1 Perry and a damaged $5 Marshall, then type I $1 1895 on to the 1898/1900 complete and Omahas with a good range to $1 'cattle in a storm'. The early 20th century comprehensive inc pan-Ams complete, 1902/08 to $2 Madison on to the Louisiana Purchase complete, Jamestown ending with several dozen Washington Franklin heads from what we can see all correctly categorised, again with much potential through to $5 green and black, as well as airmails to 24cts etc. Completely uncatalogued, full of better stamps, a joy to view. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less