Bahamas. ★★/★/⊙. Attractive mint and used collection housed on quadrille album pages in old fashioned Royal album, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, beginning wi..Read more
Bahamas. ★★/★/⊙. Attractive mint and used collection housed on quadrille album pages in old fashioned Royal album, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with many better Chalon heads incl. mint SG 20, 21, 22, min cat £370, plus superb used and others waiting to be identified. Then 4 d and 6 d types incl. scarce lavender grey SG 11 cat £500, etc. Side profile Queen Victoria incl. both 5/– and £1 mint cat £250. The 20th century strong incl. waterfalls types to 2/– Edward VII 5/– SG 69 cat £80, King George V to 5/– mint, various war tax, tercentenary, King George VI complete to £, SG 149 to 157 min cat £150, Columbus same min cat £80, 1948 complete £1 cat £75 and Queen Elizabeth II complete, six different definitive sets to £1 / new currency overprints, etc. A substantial collection with distinct possibilities for finds in the 19th century. Show less
Brazil. Mostly ★. An excellent mint collection of several hundred stamps, all one of a kind, beginning with the four-margined 60 reis Bullseye and then Inclinados with 10..Read more
Brazil. Mostly ★. An excellent mint collection of several hundred stamps, all one of a kind, beginning with the four-margined 60 reis Bullseye and then Inclinados with 10 reis Snake Eye and 20 r and 180 r Goatseye, followed by 1857 of the same 10 reis blue and 280 reis red. Then a useful range of Dom Pedros 1866 types to 200 reis and various 1878/79/81/85 including small side profiles with including scarce 50 reis blue and both colours of the 10 reis black and orange through to Southern Cross, Sugarloaf and Hermes including 1000 and 2000 reis high values. Also 1898 Diagonal overprints including high values, block of four, etc, to research, as well as the postage dues of 1869 and various other back of the book. 20th Century also comprehensive including various air mails / Zeppelins, se-tenants 1937 and much more, loaded with sets through to the 1980. A pleasure to study, a recommended viewing. Show less
Britain. ★★. Attractive collection mint never hinged from King George V onwards incl. both 1924/25s both Wembleys, silver Jubilee incl. wmk varieties, similarly with Edwa..Read more
Britain. ★★. Attractive collection mint never hinged from King George V onwards incl. both 1924/25s both Wembleys, silver Jubilee incl. wmk varieties, similarly with Edward VII through King George VI incl. Festival of Britain to £, Silver Weddings, etc, on to Queen Elizabeth II with virtually everything present incl. all the phosphors, also further MNH Morocco Agencies, Silver Wedding, Kuwait Queen Elizabeth II first overprints, etc. Some material out of order incl. good high values, King George VI, this time superb used plus earlier issues Edward VII cds. A very good collection with substance in tip-top quality. Show less
Britain. Seals. Outstanding collection of newspaper stamps, mostly in superb condition from the late 18th century! Housed in two albums, one bulging to capacity, many pages ar..Read more
Britain. Seals. Outstanding collection of newspaper stamps, mostly in superb condition from the late 18th century! Housed in two albums, one bulging to capacity, many pages are well filled as this collector tried to complete reconstructed sheets of specific numbers, all one of a kind, an extraordinary task! One album has about 750 items and the other about 500, as well as a superb range of Irish Harps again early 19th century with several dozens of these as well, making a grand total of 1300+ examples, all different. It is highly unlikely you will ever see a collection like this again. Show less
British Colonies (Commonwealth). ★★/★/⊙. One large volume filled with over 30 years of accumulating better items, occasionally from stripping down the better material from col..Read more
British Colonies (Commonwealth). ★★/★/⊙. One large volume filled with over 30 years of accumulating better items, occasionally from stripping down the better material from collections or bought individually. There is much attractive material throughout including some that would benefit from further presentation, with hundreds of potential individual auction lots. The owner's intention was to do just that but never got round to it. This must be viewed slowly to be appreciated. There is so much interesting British Commonwealth material here, including surprisingly MNH from Queen Victoria onwards. One of the best lots in the auction. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
British Colonies (Commonwealth). ★★/★/⊙. Africa. Thousands of stamps, mint and used, housed in a well-filled volume. Highlights include Zambia with, for example, many dozens o..Read more
British Colonies (Commonwealth). ★★/★/⊙. Africa. Thousands of stamps, mint and used, housed in a well-filled volume. Highlights include Zambia with, for example, many dozens of the key high values of SG 104/107 i.e. 2/6, 5/–, 10/– and £1, many good commemorative sets in Gibbons for the 1960s and 1970s, some with very low printing numbers. Then Malawi with high values mint, complete sets definitives with at least half a dozen to £1 Stag MNH, further Birds defins to £2 and many more sets complete. Many popular topicals, this fabulous range continues on with 60 plus high values to £1 or equivalent top values in new currencies etc. Very intense value here, page for page, viewing highly recommended. An ideal opportunity for a dealer to replenish stocks inexpensively. Show less
British Colonies (Commonwealth). Mostly ⊙. 62 page stockbook, loaded with material with thousands of stamps, mint and used from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, begi..Read more
British Colonies (Commonwealth). Mostly ⊙. 62 page stockbook, loaded with material with thousands of stamps, mint and used from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with a range of King George V 1935 jubilees, 1927 coronations, 1946 victory through to many sets across the board Queen Elizabeth II, then going back in time through King George V/King George VI, often country by country, including complicated Indian native states. The holding ends with further chaos yet with good material incl. Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya Selangor to $5 King George V, etc. Please inspect carefully, page for page, finds highly likely. Show less
Canada. Mostly ★★. Specialised booklet and booklet pane collection, beautifully presented from King George V onwards with virtually everything in tip top quality housed i..Read more
Canada. Mostly ★★. Specialised booklet and booklet pane collection, beautifully presented from King George V onwards with virtually everything in tip top quality housed in one well-filled album, all identified by Gibbons and not much needed for completion for the period concerned, starting in 1912 and finishing in 1983. We have not had time to catalogue this but will clearly come to thousands of £s. There are about 200 booklets intact, all presented in chronological order often alternating with French and English inscriptions. As far as booklet panes go, there are about two dozen King George V including empty fields etc. Ideal for the specialist collector or dealer, a substantial collection. Some of the panes are * or without gum. Show less
Czechoslovakia. ✉. Fabulous collection with well over 80 items, primarily 1918 to mid-1940s covers, cards, postal stationery, housed in one volume beginning with the transitio..Read more
Czechoslovakia. ✉. Fabulous collection with well over 80 items, primarily 1918 to mid-1940s covers, cards, postal stationery, housed in one volume beginning with the transition period from the Austrian empire, official posts, registered, extraordinary range of postage due covers some of which there are certainly scarce with material coming in from Nigeria, Netherlands Indies, Denmark, Canada, US, Persia, Turkey, etc. Also noticed early athletic cards, coloured costumes, turquoise negative postmark feldpost, WW1 etc. Ideal for the specialist, much more here than described with some potential to discover some very good individual covers in their own right. Great lot. Show less
Fiume. ★★/⊙. Comprehensive collection mint and used with as far as we can see virtual completion of basic stamps, as well as coloured and white numerals and some very good han..Read more
Fiume. ★★/⊙. Comprehensive collection mint and used with as far as we can see virtual completion of basic stamps, as well as coloured and white numerals and some very good handstamps of the first o/ps on Hungary. The section of the 1918 issues with several dozen stamps, then follows the pictorial types 1919 again with a high degree of specialisation, through to the franc overprints and the d’Annunzio, as well as the Gordian knot overprint types and the Governo Provisorio overprints and yet further back-of-the-book with extensive postage dues, through to 1921, as well as Arbe and Veglia types with expertisation, etc. There is not much more needed to make this complete, the catalogue value will easily run into five figures in euro. Show less
Greece. ★. A strong, mint collection housed in two albums on old-fashioned quadrille pages with some outstanding material. 19th century Hermes Heads, not often seen mint from..Read more
Greece. ★. A strong, mint collection housed in two albums on old-fashioned quadrille pages with some outstanding material. 19th century Hermes Heads, not often seen mint from 1861 through to 1871, there are 16 mint some of which have four large margins. There is a magnificent 80 lepta that will delight the viewer. Then on to small Hermes heads with eight perforated and eight imperf through to the Olympic Games 1896 complete save the 2 d with excellent condition on the 5 d and 10 d high values. Then follows the running Hermes 1901 complete to 5 d and the 1902 to 50 lep. Then the third Olympics complete to 1906, tone spots noticed. The 20th century comprehensive with a good range of the islands, occupations, etc with scarce 1916 values and 1917 key values 3, 5, and 25 d superb mint. Similarly with the 1923 overprints arch angel to 25 d and the large pictorial overprints incl. all three types with the best expertised. Then the 1927 defins with different types to 25 dr, seldom seen so complete today and virtual completion thereafter 1930s onwards to modern era incl. Zeppelins, air mails, etc. One man’s lifetime collection, offered intact as received. Show less
India. ★★/★/⊙. Remarkable revenue and unlisted in a collection with much material we have not seen before for both, native and Imperial issues from Queen Victoria onwards thro..Read more
India. ★★/★/⊙. Remarkable revenue and unlisted in a collection with much material we have not seen before for both, native and Imperial issues from Queen Victoria onwards through King George VI incl. multiples, better departments incl, 'small cause' 'court fees' with double punched holes to 2rps Queen Victoria, the long revenue Queen Victorias to 10rps, similarly Edward VII to 4rps, King George V to 10rps, 'share transfers', 'special adhesives', extraordinary large probably 19th century Jammu and Kashmir types and native states with Travancore, imperfs again probably Jammu and Kashmir and much more, chaotically presented in one album that would benefit from new presentation. Ideal for the specialist, many unusual finds to be made. Show less
Iran. ★★/★/⊙. A partly specialized genuine and valueable stamp collection, collected by a knowledgeable collector, mint and used, covering the period 1879–35. All nicely mount..Read more
Iran. ★★/★/⊙. A partly specialized genuine and valueable stamp collection, collected by a knowledgeable collector, mint and used, covering the period 1879–35. All nicely mounted, from 1926 with 1909/10 Arms issue overprint Règne de Pahlavi, 17 pages, both on remainders perf 12½×12 and new printing with perf 11½. Has blocks of four, strips & strips of five; of the 1926–29 Definitive issue, 18 pages; of the 1929 issue, 23 pages; of the 1931–32 issue, 19 pages + four pages with higher values, 1–5 kr; 1935, 10th Anniv of Reza Shah + 1935 issues of overprint of 1929 and 1931. Pen notes by the collector on a large number of stamps. to distinguish the real from the reprints, etc. Also a number of separate sheets showing for example reprint of 3 kr sheet of COLIS POSTAUX; Ca 20 loose sheets with stamps from 1879 to about 1915 which also has a mixed real and reprinted stamps. Some are in large block units. The 1903 Kran values 1–30 kr mint in blocks of four + some used, + same overprint "Service". Also about 15 pages with a wealth of stamps. Also 1979 Definitive set, complete and incomplete mint sheets. Have a serious study of the lot as it contains many interestings stamps, incl. diff perf, shades, etc, for the specialist. A big lot of covers (about 100) from Qajar and Pahlavi (few after 1979). Finally about 30 ppcs from about 1940 to 1960s, mostly in colour and mint. Please check photos at our website. Mostly good quality. Approx. 11 kg. Show less
Italy. ★. Specialised 19th century collection with some exceptional material including unlisted, all mint. Beginning with the London De la Rue printings, all unused Sassone L1..Read more
Italy. ★. Specialised 19th century collection with some exceptional material including unlisted, all mint. Beginning with the London De la Rue printings, all unused Sassone L14–22, complete (min cat €4000), followed by different types of the 20 cts semi-circle on 15 cts blue, 23/24/25 unused, (min cat €2500), followed by 1889/96 overprints, set of three complete 44–49 complete and 58–64 (min cat €2600), followed by an extraordinary rare original postmasters sheet 'Francobolli Postali' 1863 sent by 'Il Ministro dei Lavori Pubblici' the ministry of Labour with the 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 40, 60 and 2 lire all overprinted 'Saggio' / specimen imperf – the collector paid €2000 for this alone over 15 years ago, also present the Turin printing, the De la Rue printing clearly differentiated with the 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 40 and 60 lire, again all four margined mint, 'Saggio' overprints, for these the collector paid €1000 at the same time. A wonderful collection for the specialist, offered intact as received. The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Show less
Mauritius. ★★/★/⊙. One volume holding the Britannia trident imperf issues onwards through to extensive Queen Victoria both mint and used, as well as specimens (cancelled) with..Read more
Mauritius. ★★/★/⊙. One volume holding the Britannia trident imperf issues onwards through to extensive Queen Victoria both mint and used, as well as specimens (cancelled) with 2×5/– mint, through to 1876/78 overprints new currency types to rps again to high values, as well as several dozens. Followed by further issues from 1879/93 with considerable postmark potential, late 19th/early 20th century from the arms types, mint and used with several dozens if not again over hundred examples to go through to 2.50rps and further arms types 1904/7 to large rp, Edward VII portrait definitives/King George V arms and much more. A great for the specialist to research and put in better order. Show less
New Zealand. ★★/★/⊙. Very specialized exhibition collection of back-of-the-book, well written up, year by year 'wages tax' stamps. Beginning with early unemployment relief ser..Read more
New Zealand. ★★/★/⊙. Very specialized exhibition collection of back-of-the-book, well written up, year by year 'wages tax' stamps. Beginning with early unemployment relief series 10/–, 1934/35 with £1, 1936/37 to 10/– each, 1938 to £1, similarly 1939 with £4 and the war years to £1, £4 all one of a kind, incl. the scarce war time provisionals 1943/44 with old dates and new dates added plus further years to the £4, 1945/46, 1947/8 ending with a very good range to the early 1950s, all the way up to 1958. A collection that would be very difficult to find again today with well over 250 examples, all one of a kind. Show less
Paraguay. Collection ★★/★/⊙ 1860–1928 in two albums. A very comprehensive coll. that e.g. could form a great base for an exhibition collection. Starting with proofs for the fi..Read more
Paraguay. Collection ★★/★/⊙ 1860–1928 in two albums. A very comprehensive coll. that e.g. could form a great base for an exhibition collection. Starting with proofs for the first issues, colour proofs/reprints for the Lion type (in total more than 100 values incl. some units), from 1892 specialized, e.g. overprint issues incl inverted and double overprints, printing errors, important postal history section incl. 1892 Columbus issue (a stamp was only valid one day), 1901 bisected on cover, Telegraph stamp on letter to Europe and more. About 2000 stamps and covers/cards nicely presented and explained in Spanish (ex. Bustamente). A great opportunity! The entire lot is presented at www.philea.se. Fine quality. Show less
Saudi Arabia. ★★/★/⊙. Quality collection assembled over many years with much elusive material. Beginning with Mecca issues incl 1916 ½ pi mint and used through rouletted..Read more
Saudi Arabia. ★★/★/⊙. Quality collection assembled over many years with much elusive material. Beginning with Mecca issues incl 1916 ½ pi mint and used through rouletted types complete on to 1917 types on to the 1921 serrated roulettes type with mint high values, etc. Then a substantial 1922/23 'arms of Mecca' types with gold as well as black overprints and an extensive range of the caliphates, followed by the King Ali printings. Then the Tughra types both with and without overprints, 1934 proclamation, 1½, 3, 3½, 5 and 10 g mint, through the Abdul types mint and used, complete and an extensive range of the postal tax stamps incl. unlisted types. Next are the late 1940s good for airmails, commems through to the 1960s onwards with extensive cartouche types, first set used to 100 pi, second set to 200 pi first set again this time mint complete including the elusive 6 pi and the other types to 200 pi, including the seldom seen 8 pi ending with the mint airplanes complete with postage dues and 1961 officials complete mint to 100 pi, followed by further cartouche 1962/65 mint incl. further seldom seen mint, followed by the large officials mint with scarce values, on to the Faisal cartouche 1968 defins and much more. A remarkable collection, a joy to view. Show less
Switzerland. ⊙. Quality used collection with several hundreds incl. significant pmk and shade studies in the 19th and early 20th century, as well as extensive perf types on th..Read more
Switzerland. ⊙. Quality used collection with several hundreds incl. significant pmk and shade studies in the 19th and early 20th century, as well as extensive perf types on the Standing Helvetias with many good stamps present. Beginning in 1854 with a superb pair of 5 rp strubeli, as well as superb cds, 20 rp orange, then a virtually complete page of the 1862 Sitting Helvetias to 1 fr incl. key value 3 fr and 60 fr and some very good shades on intermediate values, as well as further page studies of these – on this issue alone there are about 100 examples, neatly displayed. Then the numeral issues 1882 white and silk papers, again with a study of varieties incl. much unlisted and the best being the 1882/04 Standings with so much here that will benefit from a Zumstein. The 20th century again with much specialization and page after page of completion with material outside of the box, then leading on to extensive Pro Patrias, followed by a good range of se-tenants, interpanneau pairs, Pro Juventutes from 1915 onwards, air mails, officials and offices incl. many key stamps, postage dues 1875/82 and 1887/96 to 500 both complete etc, followed by much unlisted. An excellent collection that should be viewed page for page to be fully appreciated. Show less
Switzerland. ★★/★. Attractive mint collection in good quality throughout with several hundreds, in a Biella album, beginning in 1872 of Sitting Helvetias, followed by 1881 to..Read more
Switzerland. ★★/★. Attractive mint collection in good quality throughout with several hundreds, in a Biella album, beginning in 1872 of Sitting Helvetias, followed by 1881 to 1 fr incl. MNH in different shades through to silk threads numerals, then further Standing types through 1907 complete to 15 c, 1908 to 1 fr, lots of different William Tell through to the 1930s incl. Pro Patria mini-sheet incl. vars and unlisted, as well as strong range of commems and defins, overwhelmingly MNH, page after page of completion on to specialized booklet panes, tête-bêche, se-tenant from 1908 onwards all the way through to 1978 including some scarce earlier interpanneau and a strong showing of Pro Juventutes, air mails, back-of-the-book, etc. A collection that gets better and better on each close inspection. Show less
Turkey. ★/⊙. Several hundred stamps, mint and used, from the Tughra types imperf onwards. Duloz types of 1865/76 very strong – some with very challenging Ottoman pmks to decip..Read more
Turkey. ★/⊙. Several hundred stamps, mint and used, from the Tughra types imperf onwards. Duloz types of 1865/76 very strong – some with very challenging Ottoman pmks to decipher with well over 200 examples and only a few categorized. Then the Crescent types with well over 300 examples, slightly more classified than the Duloz, still in need of much research. The larger Arms types follow, 1892 onwards through to the scarce newspaper types overprint imprimé, among the 200 plus stamps with and without overprints. Then the Thessaly issues, seem all genuine to us, through to the local unlisted types. A wonderful range of material that will thrill the specialist with many discoveries, especially on the used. Show less
