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25 February The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV London 1501225 February Falkland Islands, The Collection formed by the late Major R. N. Spafford London 1502918 March Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection London 1502116 April The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia London 150227/8 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1502316 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1219 May Western Australia from the Vestey Collection London 1502420 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 1502515/16 July The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15026August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027

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25/26 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 150042 April The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1514 May The Slaney Collection of English Coins – Part 2 London 150311/2 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500527 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1722/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15006

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THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2015

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x1 P An albino proof strike of Northern Rhodesia’s Public Seal, embodying the Arms of theProtectorate as granted by George VI, by Royal Warrant dated 16 August 1939, heavilyembossed and struck on cream card (97x99mm.). A lovely frontis piece to a collection ofNorthern Rhodesia. Photo £100-120

Note: The centre portion of the seal shows a shield of wavy lines (representing the VictoriaFalls) and eagle with fish, this design being used as the basis for the 1963 Definitive issue

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FORERUNNERS

THE INTERIM PERIOD

RHODESIA ADMIRAL VALUES USED IN NORTHERN RHODESIA

April 1924 was the last month that BSAC Admiral definitives were valid for postage in both Northern and SouthernRhodesia. This was followed by an eleven month period during which the Admirals were exclusively used in Northern

Rhodesia pending the arrival of the first Northern Rhodesia definitive issue on 1 April 1925

x2 1924 (Mar.) Livingstone c.d.s. on 1d. pair with two large part strikes, the last monthunder BSAC administration; May-Nov. 1924 selection comprising Livingstone on 2/-(14.5), Kasama on 5/- (12.7), Kawambwa on 6d. (11.8), Choma on 1⁄2d. block of four(3.10), Broken Hill on 3d. block of four (23.10) and Ndola on 1d. aniline red block offour (22.11); the last with some stains though generally fine large part or complete strikes £100-120

x3 1924 (10 May) virtually complete Pemba c.d.s. on 10/- carmine and yellow-green. Photo £120-150

x4 1924 (Dec.)-25 (Mar.) selection comprising 1⁄2d. (22 with four blocks of four), 1d. (25with eleven pairs, several in aniline red), 2d., 6d. and 2/6d. with c.d.s. of fifteen differentoffices, generally fine large part or complete strikes £250-300

x6 1925 (1 Apr.) large part Broken Hill c.d.s. on 1⁄2d. green, the first day of issue of the KingGeorge V issue and accompanied by a Definitive issue 10d. olive-green with large partLivingstone c.d.s. of the same date. A delightful pair. Photo £250-300

x5 1925 (12 Feb.) virtually complete Lundazi c.d.s. on 10/- carmine and yellow-green; fineand scarce. Photo £150-200


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x7 1925 (6 Apr.) envelope from Livingstone to Bulawayo bearing 1d. red (2) sharing acomplete strike; envelope with a few minor stains though a rare and early usage of theAdmiral stamps during the April-September period when the Admirals remained valid forpostage. Photo £150-200

x8 1925 (10 Apr.) Feira c.d.s. on 4d., (25 Apr.) Fort Jameson c.d.s. on 1d. horizontal pair(crease) and (17 June) Abercorn c.d.s. on 10/- carmine and yellow-green; fine large partstrikes with the 10/- a late date for this high value. Photo £150-200


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x9 1926 (22 May) and (19 June) envelopes ex the same correspondence from Fort Jamesonto London and sent after demonitisation of the Admiral values, the first bearing 1d. redpair left uncancelled and ringed in blue crayon as not accepted for postage, despatch c.d.s.below and with “4D/F.B./B” handstamp tying the stamps and with G.B. Postage Due 2d.pair cancelled at Clapham (2.6) on arrival; the second bearing 1⁄2d. green in combinationwith Definitive 1⁄2d. and 1d., all cancelled by c.d.s. and passing through the system withoutcharge. A couple of small imperfections though a wonderful pair. Photo £500-600


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1925-29 DEFINITIVE ISSUE

Pencil Sketch Essay

x10 E 1⁄2d. in a design bearing similarities to the South Africa 1913 King’s Head issue with Kingfacing left, outline frame for a value tablet and further 1⁄2d. shield style value tablet at left,the whole on tracing paper (113x81mm.) marked “Second rough with head size oforiginal”. Photo £1,500-1,800

Note: The provenance of this sketch has not yet been confirmed though it is believed to emanatefrom the Waterlow & Sons archive

PROVENANCE:Sam Kelly, March 1992


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De La Rue Photographic Essays

x11 E 3d. essay, executed 41⁄2 times stamp size (86x109mm.) on matt paper (102x125mm.);trace of creasing at lower right corner. Photo £200-250

PROVENANCE:Geoff Lovejoy, April 1996


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x12 P 3d. stamp-size essay in sepia, mounted on card (82x101mm.) dated “26.8.24”, lettered“A” and marked “DuPLICATE”. Photo £1,000-1,200


x13 E 1/- stamp-size essay in sepia with handpainted value tablets in carmine and “ONESHILLING” highlighted in Chinese white, mounted on card (82x101mm.) dated“26.8.24”, lettered “B” and marked “DuPLICATE”. Photo £1,200-1,500


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Die Proofs

x14 P 1⁄2d./10d. master in green engraved by W.G. Fairweather, on wove paper (86x100mm.)showing reversed die number “10466” at top and endorsed in pencil “As Appd 22 Oct./24L”; lower left corner truncated and with traces of thinning. A rare Waterlow proof for aCrown Agents contract. Photo £2,500-3,000




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x16 P 1⁄2d. in black with “POSTAGE & REVENuE” excised, manuscript die number “10508a” androller die number “7399” at top, “CANCELLED” in red ink across centre; small security holepuncture in left-hand value tablet. The usual soiling from proofs ex. the printer’s recordbook. unique. Photo £1,500-2,000

Note: The removal of the “POSTAGE & REVENUE” tablet was possibly a later development toinspect the visual effect of the excision, the later issues of George VI and Queen Elizabethlacked this wording

Specimen Stamps

x17 S 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of seventeen overprinted or perforated (3/-) “SPECIMEN”, good to finemint. Cat. £1,100. Photo £400-500

x15 P 1⁄2d./10d. master in black with manuscript die number “10466” and roller die number“Proof No 2337” at top, “CANCELLED” in red ink (reduced) across centre; small securityhole puncture in left-hand value tablet. The usual soiling from proofs ex. the printer’srecord book. unique. PFSA Certificate (1985). Photo £1,500-2,000

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Madagascar Archive Specimen Stamps

x18 S 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of seventeen, all in strips of three (the 20/- represented by pair and single)cancelled by several strikes of the “POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES/MADAGASCAR/COLLECTION/DE/BERNE” handstamp in red and affixed to piece of receiving authority’sarchive folio numbered “00037” and dated “1925”. A unique record. Photo £3,000-3,500



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Issued Stamps

x19 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of seventeen with additional 2/- marginal block of four and pair; goodto fine mint. Also 1⁄2d. and 1d. “imperforate” examples. S.G. 1-17, £812+ £250-300

x20 4d. violet marginal horizontal pair from the left of the sheet, variety imperforate betweenstamp and margin, lightly mounted mint with brownish crazed gum; small split inmargin. Very rare with only a single sheet of this variety discovered, giving a maximum often examples possible. Photo £2,000-2,500


x21 4d. violet, variety imperforate between the stamp and a fragment of another below it,indistinctly cancelled; some minor staining confined to reverse, otherwise fine.The unique discovery example referred to in the Bridger & Kay “Five Reigns Catalogue”and below S.G. 17 in the S.G. Part 1 catalogue. R.P.S. Certificate (1973). Photo £1,800-2,000

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x22 + 8d., 10d., 2/- and 3/- to 20/- in blocks of four and mainly marginal, mint with a fewunmounted; gum a fraction toned in places though a rare group. Also 11⁄2d. printer’ssample marginal block of four, each with a small punched security hole. Cat. £2,672+.Photo £1,200-1,500

Covers and Cancellations

x23 1925 (28 Mar.) envelope from Pemba to Port Elizabeth, bearing 1⁄2d. green (3) eachneatly cancelled by c.d.s., no arrival marking; envelope with central vertical fold thoughan attractive franking postmarked four days before the official day of issue on 1 April.Photo £500-600

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x24 1925 (July) picture postcard (corner crease) from Kafue to Belgium bearing, on pictureside, 2d. with c.d.s., 1930 (May) envelope from Broken Hill to Lusaka bearing 2d. withc.d.s., 1931 (June) picture postcard from Livingstone to England bearing 11⁄2d. withmachine datestamp, and 1932 (July) envelope (no flap) from Livingstone to u.S.A.bearing 1⁄2d. with c.d.s. and sent at the printed matter rate £60-80

x25 1926-30 selection of registered mail, comprising 1926 4d. envelope, uprated with 2d.(2), from Livingstone to England with green registration label, 1927 from Mumbwa toNew Zealand bearing 8d. and with manuscript registration mark, 1929 OHMS PostOffice type (240x107mm.) from Livingstone to Canada bearing 6d., 1929 4d. envelope,uprated with 1d. (2), from Mongu to Cape Town with manuscript registration mark and1930 from Livingstone to Scotland bearing 2d. and 3d. with handstamped registrationmark; a few small faults though an interesting group £100-120

x26 1934 (2 Apr.) envelope to England, bearing 1⁄2d. to 6d., 1/- and 2/6d. sharing severalRoyal Tour Arms bi-lingual oval datestamps whilst the “White Train” was at Livingstone £80-100

x27 1935 (7 Feb.) envelope registered from Luanshya “By Airmail” to Iraq, bearing 4d., 1/-and 20/- neatly cancelled by c.d.s. and with registration label at left, the reverse withdespatch, Cairo (14.2) and arrival (15.2) c.d.s.; an unusual destination and with the 20/-rare on cover. Photo £250-300

x28 1935 (25 June) envelope registered from Livingstone to Rondebosch, bearing 8d., 10d.,2/-, 7/6d. and 1935 Silver Jubilee set all neatly cancelled by c.d.s.; the reverse (no flap)with despatch and arrival (28.6) c.d.s.; the 7/6d. scarce on cover. Photo £120-150

x29 1938 (12 Jan.) envelope from Bulawayo Station to Johannesburg, bearing 11⁄2d. (2) withframed “T/POSTED ON TRAIN/WITHOuT SPECIAL FEE” handstamp between the twoadhesives and completed for an additional fee of 1d. although the cover appears to becorrectly franked; also 1934 (27 Dec.) unfranked envelope (230x102mm., folded towardsleft for display purposes) from Ndola to Bulawayo, marked “Rail Letter/NorthernRhodesia/Southern Rhodesia” and showing fine “RHODESIA RAILWAYS/N’DOLASTATION/Station Master’s Office” oval datestamp in blue £200-250

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1935 SILVER JUBILEE ISSUE

Die Proofs

x30 P 2d., 3d., 6d. and 1/- die proofs of the frames only in black on wove paper, all partlyaffixed to piece of paper (100x158mm.) and bracketed as “Not appd”, initialled and dated“17/12”, and 1d. similar die proof affixed to piece (117x76mm.) headed “APPENDIX 29thDecember 1934” with the proof marked “Appd for Die”, initialled and dated “31/12”.A fine and exceptionally rare group with the 1d. proof unique. Photo £5,000-6,000

Note: The De La Rue archives contained two similar sets of proofs for the 2d., 3d.., 6d. and1/- values. The first series, as above, which were not approved, and a further series which wasmarked as approved and dated 17 December. The difference between the two series in notreadily discernable. Only one proof of the 1d. value was found in the archive



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Specimen Stamps

x31 S 1d. to 6d. set of four, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, mint with gum a little toned.S.G. 18-21, £190 £80-100

x32 S 1d. to 6d. set of four, each perforated “SPECIMEN” and additionally handstamped“SPECIMEN” (BEC2a) in black by the Bechuanaland Receiving Authority with the 6d.value receiving an additional strike in violet, affixed to piece with the 1d., 2d. and 3d.values showing traces of green crayon marks. A unique group. Photo £300-400

Issued Stamps

x33 3d. brown and deep blue with variety Dot to left of chapel, used with the other three valuesof the set and additional 1d. and 2d. (both on reverse) on 1936 (6 May) enveloperegistered from Nkana to France, transit and arrival (14.5) c.d.s. on reverse; some lightfoxing around the adhesives though a rare variety on cover. Also a mint set of four.S.G. 20g. Photo £300-400


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x34 6d. slate and purple, variety frame printed double, one albino, unmounted mint; guma little toned not affecting superb appearance. Very rare. S.G. 21a, £2,750. Photo £1,200-1,500

x35 S 1937 Coronation set of three and 1946 Victory pair, all perforated “SPECIMEN”, mint withgum fractionally toned in places; the Victory 2d. a little oxidised. S.G. 22-24. 46-47,£320 £100-120

1938-52 DEFINITIVE ISSUE

Specimen Stamps

x36 S 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of fifteen, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, good to fine mint. S.G. 25-45group, £650 £200-250

x37 S 1⁄2d. to 20/- set less 1941 11⁄2d. and 2d., each perforated “SPECIMEN”, mint with gum alittle toned; 2d. with a thin £100-120

Issued Stamps

x38 A mint collection including set of twenty-one, a few multiples with 2d. yellow-brownblock of six, 1947 u.P.u. Congress folder with fourteen values to 2/6d., and thecommemorative issues of the reign; generally fine £200-250

x39 + 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of twenty-one in imprint blocks of four, fine mint. A rare set. S.G. 25-45,£1,000+. Photo £700-800

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x40 B 1⁄2d. green lower right corner imprint block of forty-two (7x6), the upper right cornerblock of six with a printing flaw ink smear affecting three stamps; also 1⁄2d. green printer’ssample marginal block of four, three with a small punched security hole. Photo £150-200

x41 B 11⁄2d. carmine-red marginal block of eight with full imprint, fine mint. S.G. 29, £400+.Photo £200-250


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x42 B 11⁄2d. carmine-red lower left corner block of twelve (3x4), columns two and threecomprising four pairs with variety imperforate between, unmounted mint; gum a littleyellow in places due, no doubt, to the way in which it was stored in it’s earlier life,however not detracting from the superb appearance of this exceptional and uniquemultiple. The gem of the collection and unquestionably the most important item ofNorthern Rhodesia philately. S.G. 29a, £108,000+++. Photo £120,000-150,000

Note: When the original owner of this block passed away in Jamestown, South Africa in 1959,his daughter took his possessions, stored in an old tin trunk, with her to East London. In 1994her son was perusing the contents of this tin trunk when he found an old red shoe boxcontaining envelopes of stamps. In one transparent envelope he discovered, folded in half, thisblock of twelve stamps which subsequently came in to the collection offered here.A photograph found in the Sam Kelly collection shows a block of four with the variety and thiswas issued with a 1987 B.P.A. Certificate. The whereabouts of this block is unknown thoughthis and the block of twelve offered above are believed to be the only examples of this remarkablevariety known. See “The Rhodesian Philatelist”, No 10, page 147

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The “Tick Bird” Flaw

x43 11⁄2d. carmine-red vertical pair, the upper stamp with “tick bird” flaw and printer’s markat upper left corner, fresh mint; the flaw with small “thin” at centre caused by a droppedout inclusion. Very rare with only a handful of mint examples recorded. S.G. 29b, £6,500.Photo £2,000-2,500

Note: This flaw occurs on Row 7/1 and the flaw stamp also shows a printer’s mark at theupper left corner

x44 11⁄2d. carmine-red and 11⁄2d. yellow-brown, both with “tick bird” flaw, fine used withBroken Hill and Livingstone c.d.s. respectively. S.G. 29b, 30b, £515. Photo £250-300

x45 11⁄2d. yellow-brown marginal block of nine and a vertical pair, both with “tick bird” flaw,fine mint with the first unmounted. S.G. 30b, £340+ £150-180

x46 11⁄2d. yellow-brown marginal vertical pair and a single, mint, and a used single, all with“tick bird” flaw, fine; “Tick. B.” ink notation in the margin of the pair regarding the flaw.S.G. 30b, £405 £150-200


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The “Tick Bird” Flaw, Covers

x47 1940 (4 May) envelope from Broken Hill to Rhodesian Railways at Beira, PortugueseEast Africa and with censor label at left, bearing 11⁄2d. carmine-red with clear double-ringdatestamp, upon arrival redirected to Johannesburg and franked with 40c. and 60c. paircancelled by 11 May hexagonal datestamps, the reverse with Beira arrival c.d.s. (10.5).A great rarity on cover with only three examples believed recorded. Photo £3,000-3,500



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x49 1944 (24 Apr.) envelope (central vertical fold) from Ndola to Bulawayo, bearing 11⁄2d.yellow-brown marginal block of four with the lower left stamp showing the flaw and clearof the cancellation £100-120

x50 1948 Silver Wedding 11⁄2d. and 20/- plate blocks of four, unmounted mint, and the twovalues used on Kitwe Copperbelt Philatelic Society illustrated first day cover to Mombasa;fine. S.G. 48, 49, £445+ £150-200


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x51 1937 (1 July) envelope registered from Austria to Ndola franked at 1s.30g., missent toNew York (1.6) and then carried by ship to Cape Town, arrived Ndola (30.6) andredirected to Lusaka with Ndola despatch c.d.s. (1.7) on face and Lusaka c.d.s. (2.7) onreverse, and 1946 (28 Dec.) envelope registered from Kitwe to Lodz, Poland, bearingVictory 11⁄2d. (2) and 2d. (11, all on reverse) at the correct rate of 2/1d., upon arrivalbearing Postage Due 2z. apparently charged with the cover addressed “Poste Restante”.An interesting and unusual pair £100-120

x52 1939 Capt. Smye envelope from Tristan da Cunha to “GPO Northern Rhodesia”, bearing1925 2d. cancelled by Type VII handstamp in violet and showing Livingstone ReturnedLetter Branch c.d.s. (23.1); 1945 and 1946 Harwood envelopes registered fromLivingstone via Lusaka to Wales, bearing 1938 3/- and 10/- respectively £100-120

x53 1940-44 selection (5) comprising 1940 from Luanshya to Switzerland franked at 3d. andcensored, 1942 registered from Ndola to Nkana franked at 51⁄2d. with Not Known andNot Claimed cachets on reverse, 1943 re-used envelope from Lusaka Information Officeto England and sealed with Buy War Savings Certificates label, 1944 registered fromKitwe to Malta franked at 1/7d., and 1944 registered from Broken Hill to Switzerlandfranked at 1/7d., showing local, British and German censor labels and with Feldpost handstamp and Swiss Civilian Post label; a fascinating group £150-200

x54 1940 (15 Aug.) envelope from Mongu Lealui “via Spain” to France, bearing 11⁄2d.carmine-red pair with censor handstamp alongside the stamps and censor label at left tiedby two “NO SERVICE/RETuRN TO SENDER” handstamps in violet, applied due to theGerman Occupation of France, and 1941 (4 June) envelope from Luanshya to Russia,bearing 3d. blue and with Northern Rhodesia and British censor labels, bi-lingualundeliverable boxed cachet in violet and returned to sender via Moscow (7.7.42) with“Retour” label on face. A rare and most unusual pair £120-150

x55 1942 (Dec.) envelope (226x101mm.) from Kitwe to New York franked at 3/3d. andcarried on the Pan American South Atlantic Service via Leopoldville to Miami, censorlabel and handstamp at left, 1943 (Feb.) envelope registered from Kitwe “via LeopoldvilleBelgium Congo & United States” to Bahamas franked at 3/71⁄2d., and 1943 (June)envelope from Mission Siding to u.S.A. franked at 3/31⁄2d. and with censor label at left.An unusual trio £150-200

x56 1944-53 selection of registered covers (6), three to South Africa from Broken Hill,Luanshya and Ndola franked at 51⁄2d., and three to the u.K. from Livingstone franked at6d. and from Lusaka franked at 1/1d. and 1/7d. (4d. registered envelope); also 1937 and1955 registered letter receipts from Livingstone and 1949 Telegraphs form from Kitwe £120-150

x57 1944 (17 June) envelope to a P.O.W. in Switzerland, bearing 1⁄2d. green (4) and 1d.chocolate unusually cancelled at Bulawayo Station, probably having been posted on asouthbound train and with both u.K. and Swiss censor labels and cachets, and 1945(27 Mar.) envelope from Kitwe to a P.O.W. in Germany, franked at 9d. and showingu.K. censor label and cachet, framed “BRITISH PRISONER OF WAR” and“KRIEGSGEFANGENENPOST” cachets and, on reverse, “THIS LETTER FORMED PART OFuNDELIVERED MAILS WHICH FELL INTO THE HANDS OF THE ALLIED FORCES IN GERMANY. ITIS uNDELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED, AND IS THEREFORE RETuRNED TO YOu” cachet in violet £120-150

x58 1946? envelope to Broken Hill, bearing Victory 11⁄2d. cancelled at Bulawayo Stationthough without the 1d. additional fee for the facility of posting on a train and showingboxed “T/POSTED ON TRAIN/WITHOuT SPECIAL FEE” completed for 2d. £80-100

x59 1947 (6 Jan.) window envelope from Chingola showing despatch c.d.s. alongside“POSTAGE PAID/CHINGOLA” handstamp, applied as a result of the post office running outof 1⁄2d. stamps. Scarce £100-120

Note: As a result of a delayed order for low value stamps, the Chingola Post Office stock of1⁄2d. stamps became exhausted. In order to avoid any delay a two-line handstamp was used onall mail requiring the 1⁄2d. unsealed letter rate until fresh supplies of stamps arrived.Recorded dates of use are from 31 December 1946 until 6 January 1947


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x60 E 1/- hand-drawn essay in pencil and light colour wash, partially completed in a designclose to that finally issued with the crown at top highlighted in Chinese white and withenlarged other portions surrounding it, the whole executed on thin card (97x109mm.)with a few pencil sketch outlines on reverse; also issued mint set of five. Photo £800-1,000

x61 + A selection of the issued stamps, comprising the set in imprint and plate number (except41⁄2d.) blocks of four, 1⁄2d. plate 1B corner block of four showing “CECIL” re-entry, 2d.imprint block of four (2) showing two pin holes “imperforate” and with a normal blockfor comparison, and 1/- marginal block of four from the top centre of the sheet showing“FALLS AND RAIL” re-entry, all unmounted mint; also the set, together with other values,on 1953 (5 June) KGVI 4d. registered envelope from Chingola to Nairobi £60-80


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x62 P 6d. master die proof in black on wove paper showing guide lines outside the design andwith small security punch hole at upper right, affixed to Waterlow & Sons Ltd.presentation sheet (183x128mm.) inscribed “PRINTED DIRECT FROM PLATE”, fine and veryrare; also an imprint block of four of the issued stamp. Photo £1,000-1,200

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Die Proofs

x63 P Head die proofs in oval cross-hatched surrounds for the pence and shilling formats, bothon wove paper inscribed “NORTHERN RHODESIA”, the pence die numbered “19778” andthe shilling die numbered “19790” and lettered “D”. A unique pair from the printer’srecord book. PFSA Certificate (1985) for the small format proof. Photo £2,000-2,500

Issued Stamps

x64 + 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of fourteen in marginal blocks of four from the foot of the sheet withimprint; fine unmounted mint. S.G. 61-74, £300+ £120-150

x65 1⁄2d. to 20/- set of fourteen in blocks of four, a few to 1/- marginal or corner with imprintor sheet numbers, and singles, fine mint with the blocks largely unmounted. S.G. 61-64,£375 £80-100

x66 6d. grey, variety watermark inverted, fine unmounted mint. Very rare. S.G. 68w,£4,500. Photo £3,500-4,000

x67 6d. grey, variety watermark inverted, fine used with part Broken Hill c.d.s. Very rare andwith far fewer known (maybe only two) than the mint though the catalogue value doesnot reflect this. S.G. 68w, £4,500. Photo £3,500-4,000


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x68 1954 (Mar.-May) envelopes (4) regarding the move of the Mkushi Boma Post Officewhich was relocated to a new site at Chiwefwe, comprising 25 March registered to Canadaat 2/4d. with District Commissioner oval datestamp and with typed registration labelaffixed over registration handstamp numbered “2”, 23 April to England bearing 3d.marginal block of four with sheet number at side and corner example with sheet numberat top, both cancelled with District Commissioner oval datestamp, 19 June to Broken Hilland 17 July to England at 1/3d, both with stamps cancelled by “dumb” datestamp and“OLD/MKuSHI” handstamp, and 18 November (3, all unaddressed) similarly cancelled indull violet ink. Also two pieces, one with District Commissioner oval datestamp, the otherwith “OLD/MKuSHI” handstamp. A rare and interesting group. Photo £800-1,200

x69 1954 (31 May) envelope from Chitimukulu to Lusaka, bearing 1d. green neatly cancelledby “dumb” c.d.s. (“1” of “31” inverted), being a substitute cancellation supplied exBroken Hill on opening of this office. A scarce last day usage, being only in use from26 May for six days. Photo £100-120


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Trial Printing

x70 P B 1d. Lusaka trial printing imperforate marginal block of twelve (6x2) in pale grey-blue ongummed wove paper. A large and rare multiple of this interesting trial. Photo £1,000-1,200

Note: This trial was made by the Government Printer in Lusaka during October/November1963. This was at the request of the G.P.O. who feared that the new issue of stamps beingprinted by Harrison’s in the U.K. would not be delivered on time for the issue date in earlyDecember. As there was only a slight delay in delivery of the Harrison stamps, which wereplaced on sale on 10 December, the printing of these trial stamps was not pursued

Issued Stamps

x71 A selection including the set in cylinder blocks of four and singles, 1⁄2d. and 1d. coil stampswith two strips including “leaders”, 1d. block of four with value omitted, 1d. (twodifferent) and 1/- with values misplaced, and 1/- booklets (2, one with panes inverted);fine unmounted mint £120-150

x72 1⁄2d. Plate 1A cylinder block of six, 1d. (6 with a marginal block of four), 3d. (5 with acorner block of four), 4d., 6d., 1/- marginal block of four and a marginal pair, and 1/3d.,all with variety shifted value and all different with some extreme; fine unmounted mintwith the 1⁄2d. plate block possibly unique and the 1/3d. rare. Photo £800-1,000


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x73 1⁄2d., 2d., 4d. and 6d. (on piece with 3d. and 1/- block of three) used, 1/- and 1/3d.mint, all showing “hair” flaw (missing portion of hair above the Queen’s right eye); a finegroup of this unusual flaw £120-150

x74 1⁄2d. Plate 1A cylinder of eight (4x2), 1⁄2d. Plate 1B cylinder block of twenty (2x10) and3d. marginal block of four, all the right-hand stamps showing additional perforationsthrough the margin and encroaching in to the top of the stamps, and 3d. strip of twelvefrom the top of the sheet with full margins, each stamp with one perforation hole missingat upper right; fine unmounted mint £100-120

x75 3d. yellow selection of orange (eagle) colour shifts, comprising an upper right cornerblock of twelve (4x3) showing minor shift to left, a single with eagle shifted to footresulting in “white” eagle, unmounted mint and one with shift to top resulting in “flying”eagle, tied to 1964 (13 Mar.) piece by Kalulushi c.d.s.; also a mint single with orange-yellow shifted to top resulting in “Queen’s halo” flaw £150-180

x76 B 3d. yellow block of six (2x3), variety blue shifted 1mm. to upper left, fine unmountedmint and unusual £120-150

x77 3d. yellow, marginal from the left of the sheet, variety blue shifted dramatically toupper left, fine unmounted mint. Photo £200-250


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x79 B 3d. yellow lower left corner block of twenty-four (6x4), variety orange (eagle) omitted,the first stamp in rows 8, 9 and 10 showing varying traces of orange in the lower part ofthe shield, superb unmounted mint. The largest intact block remaining from the halfsheet of sixty discovered in 1996 and a wonderful showpiece multiple. S.G. 78d,£28,000+. Photo £20,000-22,000


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x80 B 4d. green block of forty (4x10), being the four left-hand columns of a sheet showingprogressive misplacement of the value tablet from slightly to the right at upper left to wellto the left above “P” of “POSTAGE” at lower right, fine unmounted mint and offered witha normal block for comparison. Probably the largest recorded multiple from one of thetwo sheets recorded £1,000-1,200

x82 5/- magenta with eagle misplaced 2mm. to foot resulting in the eagle appearing largelywhite, used with a normal 5/- on 1963 (10 Dec.) first day cover envelope fromLivingstone addressed locally. A very rare high value colour shift of which only threeexamples are recorded, this being the sole example on cover. PFSA Certificate (1979).Photo £800-1,000

x81 6d. light olive-green selection with shifted value, comprising a lower left corner block offour with value to upper left of “POSTAGE”, a block of four with value over “POSTAGE”,and two pairs with differing positions over “RHODESIA”, one below the lower framelineinto the perforations; also a cylinder block of four for comparison. Fine unmounted mintand an unusual group. Photo £400-500


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x83 A selection of covers bearing a variety of values and comprising one from Lusaka to Kitwebearing 1/3d., three registered to England franked at 2/3d and 3/6d. (2, differentfrankings) and two from Kalomo to West Germany, one registered at 2/6d. and onefranked at 6/- with 1/- and 5/-, two further covers from Kitwe to Johannesburg andEngland (registered) bearing values in combination with Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and1964 Certificate of Posting bearing 1⁄2d. pair. An attractive group £150-200

The Value Omitted Errors

x84 + 1⁄2d. bright violet block of four, fine unmounted mint. A rare multiple. S.G. 75a, £4,400+.Photo £2,500-3,000

x85 B 1d. light blue cylinder 1A and 1B corner blocks of six (3x2), proving the error occurredon both cylinders, and an upper left corner block of four, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 76a £100-120

x86 + 3d. yellow cylinder 1A corner block of four, unmounted mint; very fine. Photo £300-350

x87 3d. yellow and 4d. green, unmounted mint; the 3d. with a few small marks on gum, the4d. superb, and 3d. with value and eagle omitted, unmounted mint, stains on reverse.S.G. 78a, 78b, 79a, £500 £120-150



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x89 6d. light olive-green, showing the eagle in an unusually light “yellow” shade, unmountedand very fine. Scarce. S.G. 80a, £800. Photo £250-300

x90 + 9d. yellow-brown marginal block of four from the top of the sheet, unmounted mint;very fine and a rare multiple. S.G. 81a, £2,400. Photo £1,200-1,500

x91 5/- magenta, unmounted mint; very fine. The rarest of all the value omitted errors.S.G. 86a, £2750. Photo £1,500-1,800

x92 20/- blue, marginal from the foot of the sheet, fine unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 88a,£1,200. Photo £600-700


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x93 1d. light blue neatly tied by large Ndola double-ring datestamp on 1964 (11 Jan.)envelope addressed locally to Clan Transport. Scarce on cover. Photo £100-120

x94 1d. light blue horizontal pair tied by small Ndola double-ring datestamp on 1964(21 Oct.) envelope addressed locally; the sole cover recorded with a multiple of this value.Photo £200-250

x95 4d. green tied by large Ndola double-ring datestamp on 1964 (July) envelope toRondebosch; the envelope with some fox marks, nearly all confined to reverse. A very rarestamp used on cover, being one of only two examples recorded. Photo £400-500


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x96 + 3d. yellow cylinder 1B corner block of four, unmounted mint; fine and very scarce.S.G. 78b, £1,000+. Photo £700-800

x97 9d. yellow-brown, champhered margin, unmounted mint; very fine. Scarce. S.G. 81b,£600. Photo £300-320

The Value and Eagle Omitted Errors, Cover

x98 3d. yellow marginal pair from the left of the sheet, used together with normal 3d. and 2/-cancelled by large Ndola double-ring datestamp on 1964 (8 Oct.) envelope registered toNairobi, despatch and arrival (10.10) c.d.s. on reverse. Very rare with three covers bearingthis variety recorded, this being the unique example with a multiple. Photo £800-1,000


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Specimens

x99 S George V selection comprising 1⁄2d., 1d. and 11⁄2d. cards, 1d., 11⁄2d. and 2d. (both sizes)envelopes, 4d. sizes G and H2 (folded at centre) registered envelopes, all overprinted“SPECIMEN” and with a small datestamp applied at top of each by a receiving authority;a fine group £150-200

x100 S George V selection comprising 1d. and 11⁄2d. cards, 11⁄2d. and 2d. (both sizes) envelopes,4d. size H2 and George VI G size (2) registered envelopes, all overprinted “SPECIMEN”;two items with minor stains/foxing £60-80

POSTAGE DUES

1929-52 Issue

Die Proofs

x101 P Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), endorsed “After Hardening”. Photo £500-600

x102 P Master in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER STRIKING” and dated inmanuscript “24/4/29”. Photo £500-600


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x103 A small mint selection, comprising the set of four perforated “SPECIMEN”, ordinary paperset with additional 1d., all fractionally toned, chalky paper 1d., 3d. block of twelve fromthe top of the sheet showing light impressions of the design in the top margin, a marginalblock of four and singles (2). Cat. £300+ £100-120

x104 B 3d. black on chalky paper, an upper right corner block of nine, error Crown missing,falling between the upper right-hand pair and the margin; fine unmounted mint. Scarce.S.G. D3ab, £650+. Photo £250-300

x105 B 3d. black on chalky paper, a lower right corner block of six (2x3), error St. EdwardsCrown, falling between the middle horizontal pair, fine unmounted mint. S.G. D3ac,£400. Photo £200-250


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x106 1932 (5 Nov.) unsealed Central News Agency Ltd. envelope from Bulawayo to Lusakabearing 1⁄2d. green with Buy Rhodesian Loan Certificates machine cancellation, showingcircular-framed “2/TO PAY” handstamp completed for “1d”, the reverse with the amountdue most unusually paid for with 1925 1d. cancelled by arrival c.d.s. (11.11). Photo £120-150

x107 1933 (3 Apr.) envelope from Bulawayo to Lusaka bearing 1⁄2d. (corner defect) and 1d.cancelled by Buy Rhodesian Loan Certificates machine datestamp, showing circular-framed “2/TO PAY” handstamp in red completed for “1d” and bearing, on reverse, 1d.neatly cancelled by arrival c.d.s. (5.4). Photo £120-150

x108 1934 (Apr.) envelope from England to Ndola bearing 11⁄2d., showing framed “T/20/L”handstamp alongside 1d. pair cancelled in May (date unclear) on arrival; the envelope tornthrough on opening across the corner of the 11⁄2d. Photo £100-120

x109 1934 (11 Oct.) picture postcard from England to Ndola bearing 1d., showing framed“T/L” handstamp, large “1D” and bearing 2d. affixed over edge of card (now folded outfor display) and cancelled on arrival (3.11). Photo £120-150


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x110 1936 (9 Oct.) envelope from Johannesburg to Ndola bearing 1⁄2d. and 1d. booklet stampswith adverts attached (minor foxing), showing manuscript “5d” in blue crayon with 2d.and 3d. (torn in two pieces with the small part affixed under the other prior to cancelling)cancelled on arrival (12.10), Broken Hill transit c.d.s. (10.10) on reverse. Photo £150-200

x111 1938 (18 Apr.) envelope from Cape Town to Nkana bearing 1d. Ship with machinedatestamp, showing large “1D” handstamp alongside 2d. bisected horizontally cancelledon arrival (22.4) and with a further strike on reverse. Photo £400-500

x112 1938 (7 Oct.) envelope from the African Canning & Packing Corporation Ltd. in PortElizabeth to Kitwe bearing 1d. Ship with machine datestamp, showing framed“INSuFFICIENTLY PREPAID” bi-lingual handstamp in violet alongside circular-framed“T/1D”, the postal clerk at Nkana misreading the amount due as 1/3d. and bearing, onreverse, 1d. and 2d. block of six and a single with neat c.d.s. (14.10), an original Nkanac.d.s. of 2 October partially covered by the due franking. Most unusual. Photo £300-400

x113 1939 (9 Oct.) envelope from Johannesburg to Luanshya bearing 1d. Ship with machinedatestamp, showing circular-framed “T/1D” handstamp with bisected 2d. cancelled onarrival (13.10), a further Luanshya c.d.s. (12.10) on reverse; trivial imperfections. Photo £400-500

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x114 1941 (July) window envelope from Belgian Congo to Ndola bearing 75c. withElisabethville c.d.s., showing “T” handstamp alongside 1d. (marginal) with partiallyindistinct arrival c.d.s. Photo £150-200

x115 1948 (30 Oct.) envelope (227x152mm.) from Johannesburg to Kitwe bearing 11⁄2d. withc.d.s., showing oval-framed “MORE TO PAY/ABOVE OZS” bi-lingual oval handstampcompleted for “1”, circular-framed “T/6D” and bearing 3d. marginal pair sharing neatarrival c.d.s. (3.11). Photo £120-150

x116 1950 (4 May) envelope from Johannesburg to Chingola bearing 11⁄2d. with machinedatestamp, showing circular-framed “T/1 D” and bearing bisected 2d. cancelled on arrival(10.5); fractionally truncated at left. Photo £400-500

x117 1953 (Aug.) unstamped envelope from New York to Fort Jameson, showing“Y/N.Y.D./CENTIMES/30” duplex in magenta and bearing 4d. with fine arrival c.d.s.(11.9); an elusive value on cover. Photo £140-200

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x119 1953 (11 Nov.) envelope from Mufulira to Sam Kelly at Kitwe bearing Coronation 11⁄2d.(corner fault) and showing manuscript “T1” alongside 1d. corner example on chalkypaper neatly cancelled on arrival (12.11), the internal rate having increased to 2d. on1 July. Scarce with the chalky paper values in use for only a short period. Photo £150-200

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1953 Mkushi Provisional Issue

In July 1953, postal rates within the South African Postal Union were increased. Many post offices in NorthernRhodesia experienced shortages of Postage Due stamps. Owing to a misunderstanding, quantities of 1d. Definitivestamps and of the 1953 Rhodes Birth Centenary 1d. stamps were overprinted and surcharged. Although unofficially

prepared, their usage was subsequently approved by the Postal Authorities

x120 1953 (July) envelope from Broken Hill to Mkushi bearing Coronation 11⁄2d. with double-ring datestamp, showing manuscript “To Pay 1d” in blue crayon and bearing RhodesCentenary 1d. Type 2 marginal example with type-written “POSTAGE/DuE/1d” in redcancelled and tied by two arrival c.d.s. (31.7); central vertical fold. Very rare with only fivesuch covers recorded in “The Rhodesian Philatelist” listing, of which this is number 4.S.G. cat. from £4,250. Photo £3,000-3,500


x121 1953 (16 Aug.) airmail envelope from Broken Hill to “Bama Mukushi” bearing 11⁄2d.with light machine datestamp, showing manuscript “T1d” in blue crayon and bearingDefinitive 1d. green Type 1 with type-written “POSTAGE/DuE/1d” in red neatly cancelledand tied by arrival c.d.s.; central vertical fold. Very rare with only twelve such coversrecorded in “The Rhodesian Philatelist”, of which this is number 15. S.G. cat from£4,250. Photo £2,500-3,000

x122 1953 (2 Sept.) envelope from Lusaka to Mkushi bearing Rhodes Centenary 1d. with lightmachine datestamp, showing incorrect manuscript “T1d” charge in blue crayon (2d. wasdue) and bearing Definitive 1⁄2d. green Type 1 lower right corner example withtype-written “POSTAGE/DuE/1d” in red neatly tied by arrival c.d.s. (4.9). Very rarewith only twelve such covers recorded in “The Rhodesian Philatelist”, of which this isnumber 18. S.G. cat. from £4,250. Photo £2,500-3,000


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Imperforate Proofs

x123 P 1d. orange vertical pair, nearly full original gum; very fine. SACC 5a, R70,000. Photo £1,000-1,200

x124 P 2d. deep blue vertical pair, nearly full original gum. SACC 6a, R70,000. Photo £1,000-1,200

x125 P 3d. red horizontal pair, nearly full original gum; surface faults and gum creases like nearlyall other known examples of this value. SACC 7a, R70,000. Photo £500-600

x126 P 4d. ultramarine vertical pair, nearly full original gum. SACC 8a, R70,000. Photo £1,000-1,200

x127 P 6d. purple vertical pair, nearly full original gum. SACC 9a, R70,000. Photo £1,000-1,200

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x128 The set of six in lower left corner blocks of four, in lower right corner blocks of four,imperforate to margin, and in singles, unmounted mint. S.G. D5-10, £261 £80-100

x129 + 1/- light emerald marginal block of four from the foot of the sheet, variety imperforatehorizontally and imperforate between vertically, fine unmounted mint. S.G. D10b,£1,600. Photo £800-900

x130 + 1/- light emerald marginal block of four from the left of the sheet, variety imperforatehorizontally and imperforate between vertically and showing light doubling of print,unmounted mint; two thumb prints on gum, one being on the upper pair. S.G. D10b,£1,600. Photo £700-800


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x131 1924 (31 July) piece bearing Rhodesia £50 grey-green and orange block of six cancelledby several fine “MINES OFFICE/LIVINGSTONE” oval datestamps in violet; the upper rightstamp defective though a scarce usage of these stamps during the Interim Period. Photo £150-200

x132 1929 (23 Dec.) B.S.A.C. Certificate of Registration form (printed in 1912) with 5/-blue-green embossed stamp at upper right, “MINES OFFICE/LIVINGSTONE” oval datestampat top centre; two punch holes at top. Most unusual and a late usage of this certificate.Photo £100-120

1925 ISSUEPencil Sketch Essay

x133 E £2 in a format slightly larger than that issued, the right-hand value tablet shown as “£50”,“£2” value tablet at right and with an alternative lower portion of the design executedbelow with manuscript “Canoes out”, marked at top “Black centre & Blue £2”, the wholeexecuted on tracing paper (82x119mm., some creasing). Photo £1,500-1,800Note: The provenance of this sketch has not yet been confirmed though it is believed to emanatefrom the Waterlow & Sons archivePROVENANCE:Sam Kelly, March 1992

De La Rue Essay

x134 E £2 stamp-size essay in sepia, mounted on card (82x101mm.) dated “26.8.24”, lettered“C” and marked “DuPLICATE”. Photo £1,200-1,500PROVENANCE:Sam Kelly, March 1992

Die Proof

x135 P Master of the frame for 1/-/20/- values in black engraved by W.G. Fairweather, on wovepaper (81x97mm.) showing reversed die number “10468” at top and endorsed in pencil“Appd 23/Oct./24”, the outer frame represented by four thin lines as opposed to theissued one thick and two thin lines; a couple of small imperfections at left edge, otherwisefine. A rare Waterlow proof for a Crown Agents contract. Photo £1,500-2,000PROVENANCE:Sam Kelly, March 1992


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x136 £2 to £50 set of five, two examples of each with a couple very lightly cancelled, and £2used on 1949 Certificate of Extra Work; also Employment Stamp 5/- (marginal), mintand Buy British, Buy Rhodesian “flag” label mint block of four. Barefoot cat. £440 £200-250

x137 £2, £10 (2) and £30 (4) used with George VI 20/- on 1952 piece cancelled by LusakaAccountant-General oval datestamp; a late use of this issue with the £30 value scarce.Also 1925 Postage 1/-, 2/-, 5/-, 10/- and 20/- (3) on 1925 piece cancelled by Registrarof Mining Titles oval datestamp. An attractive pair. Photo £100-120

x138 £2, £10, £30 and George VI 20/- on 1945 Mining Inspection Certificate, the £30 scarceon document, and £10, £50 (2) and George VI 10/- on 1949 Mining InspectionCertificate, both used from Lusaka with different Accountant-General oval datestamps.An attractive pair £100-120

x139 £30, £50 block of ten and a strip of four together with Postage 5/- and 20/- on 1925(5 Nov.) piece cancelled by “MINES OFFICE/LIVINGSTONE” oval datestamp; £30 withdefective corner, the two postage values crossed by crease though a rare franking.Barefoot cat. £825+. Photo £250-300

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x140 A selection including 1953 “R” overprint values with mint to 5/-, 1d. and 3d. mint plateblocks of six, a group of values to 5/- on pieces (5) and 20/- used strip of three, and 1955(c.) with values to 20/- including 1d. mint block of twenty (2x10) being the top tworows of a sheet, 1d. strip of three on 1956 envelope from Monze to Durban, ringed asunaccepted and with manuscript “TAx 5D” in blue crayon, and 20/- used block of twelve.Barefoot cat. £600+ £200-250

x141 1955 (c.) 2/6d. strip of three and 20/- blocks of ten and twenty used with straight-linedatestamps on 1956 Transfer of Shares of Stock document, and 5/- and 20/- pairs (3)embossed on 1952 Share Certificate. Also four 1955 Cancelled Share Certificates withoutstamps. Barefoot cat. £600+ £200-250

x142 1955 (c.) £50 grey (6 with two vertical pairs) in combination with 1925 £2, £10, £30and 1953 “R” 20/-, on piece with all cancelled by Lusaka Accountant-General 1954 ovaldatestamp; a few slightly soiled perfs. though the £50 value a scarce stamp. Barefoot cat.£775. Photo £200-250

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REGARD TO EXTENSION REQUESTS, CLEARANCE OF PAYMENTS, DATA SHARING REGARDING

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x143 A 1930 (1 June) envelope (Victoria Falls Hotel imprint on flap) from Livingstone toCalifornia franked at the surface rate of 7d. with 1⁄2d. (2), 1d. (2) and 2d. (2), and withu.S.A. Air “Beacon” 5c. (2, one creased) with one partially affixed under the two 1⁄2d.values, the Postage values cancelled by Livingstone c.d.s., the two u.S. values cancelledby indistinct oval obliterators, upon arrival redirected to New York with arrival c.d.s. (3.7)tying one 5c. value. An unusual cover and the first that we recount having offered carriedon accelerated by air system. Photo £300-400

Note: The two U.S. Air stamps affixed prior to despatch from Livingstone with the covercarried under the scheme whereby mails for overseas, instead of being carried by slower surfacetransport, could be accelerated by air within the U.S. provided that the current air fee waspre-paid with U.S. stamps

x144 A 1930 (Dec.) Government “White Paper” pamphlets publicising the introduction of theLondon to Cape air service passing through Northern Rhodesia, two examples fromLondon to Capt. Smye at Broken Hill, both bearing 9d. agate, showing arrival c.d.s.(19.12) and marked for Return to Sender. An unusual pair £100-120

x145 A 1932 Imperial Airways selection of covers with January Southbound from G.B. and fromIndia, both to Broken Hill and from Broken Hill to Cape Town, Northbound fromBroken Hill and Livingstone to England, and from Livingstone to Austria with Greek“plane” cachet, June from New Zealand to Broken Hill and marked “Return to Sender”,October from India to Broken Hill, and 1934 Extension of the service August toMadagascar and December to Australia (2). An interesting group £300-350

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x146 A 1934 (17 Apr.) envelope registered from Broken Hill to Pernambuco for acceptance onthe Zeppelin First South America flight, bearing 1925-29 1⁄2d. to 6d. with additional 3d.all neatly cancelled by c.d.s., showing “EuROPA-SuDAMERIKA” cachet and Berlin illustratedcachets, both in red, and Friedrichshafen c.d.s. (26.5), all on face, the reverse with BrokenHill (17.4), Berlin (27.4) and Pernambuco (29.5) c.d.s. A rare Zeppelin acceptance withonly about one dozen covers recorded. Photo £800-1,000


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x147 A 1935 (28 Aug.) envelope registered from Broken Hill to Pernambuco, bearing SilverJubilee 3d. (2) and 6d. (3) cancelled by double-ring datestamps and “BY GERMAN AIRMAIL” perforated label, carried by Imperial Airways to London and thence by Germanairmail service and finally via the “Wesfalen” catapult flight over the South Atlantic,showing “EuROPA-SuDAMERIKA” illustrated cachet in red and sealed at foot with yellow ongreen “Correspondencia Postal” label tied by Pernambuco c.d.s. (16.11). An elusive itemof catapult mail originating in Northern Rhodesia. Photo £1,000-1,200

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x148 A 1936 (23 Sept.) envelope from England to Lusaka and recovered from the wreck of theImperial airliner “Boadicea” which disappeared over the English Channel with the loss ofboth crew members, stamp floated off and showing French wreck cachet in red, thereverse with French “Postes, Telegraphes et Telephones” label strip of four tied by Lusakaarrival c.d.s. (10.11); also two contemporary newspaper cuttings announcing the recoveryof a bag of mail from the wreck. Photo £250-300

x149 A 1936 (23 Oct.) “Test Cover” envelope from London “via Marseilles & Stanleyville” and“Via SABENA service. (Brussels, Elizabethville)” to Broken Hill, bearing 1d., 2d. and 1/-with double-ring datestamps and showing, on reverse, Paris (23.10) and Broken Hill(30.10) datestamps; a scarce item carried on the Sabena Accelerated Service with fewexamples recorded. Photo £100-120

1939 Barotseland Flights

x150 A 1938 (30 Dec.) envelope from Johannesburg to Mongu, bearing 11⁄2d. with machinedatestamp and signed by the pilot A.H. Downing, Lusaka (2.1) and Mongu (3.1) c.d.s.on reverse; previously unrecorded. Photo £250-300

x151 A 1939 (2 Jan.) envelope from Lusaka to Mankoya, bearing 11⁄2d. with c.d.s. and signed bythe pilot H.R. Kirkman, arrival c.d.s. (3.1) on reverse; scarce with only twenty flown.Photo £150-200


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x152 A 1939 (3 Jan.) envelope from Mumbwa to Lusaka, bearing 11⁄2d. with c.d.s.; scarce withonly fourteen flown. Photo £150-200

x153 A 1939 (3 Jan.) envelope from Lusaka to Fort Jameson, bearing 11⁄2d. with c.d.s. and signedby the pilot A.H. Downing, arrival c.d.s. (3.1) on reverse £80-100

x154 A 1939 (3 Jan.) envelope from Fort Jameson to Lusaka, bearing 11⁄2d. with c.d.s. and signedby the pilot A.H. Downing, arrival c.d.s. (4.1) on reverse; rare with only two flown. Photo £250-300

x155 A 1939 (4 Jan.) envelope from Fort Jameson “via Lusaka” to Mongu, bearing 11⁄2d. withc.d.s., by surface from Livingstone and with part Livingstone c.d.s. on reverse £100-120

x156 A 1945 (18 Jan.) Airgraph from Luanshya to Dublin showing despatch datestamp andaccompanied by an Airgraph envelope showing “RELEASED BY/CENSOR” bi-lingual boxedcachet £60-80

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VAT is chargeable on the hammer price andthe buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω)lots at the standard rate (currently 20%), andon lots marked (x) at the reduced rate(currently 5% on the hammer price and 20%on the buyer’s premium). VAt on marginscheme lots (identified by the absence of anyVAt symbol next to the lot number) ispayable at 20% on the buyer’s premium only.

BIDDING INCREMENTSbidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in the following orderalthough the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of theauction. the normal bidding increments are:up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50

£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink and Son Limited of 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury London WC1B 4ET (company no. 04369748)) contractwith you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1 DEFINITIONSThe following definitions apply in these conditions:Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme means a VAT margin scheme as defined by HM Revenue & Customs;Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to

authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any

catalogue;Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; andVAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE3.1 Examination of goods

You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made

orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue and web illustrations are for guidanceonly, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone orcolour of any item. No lot shall be rejected on the grounds ofinaccurate reproduction. No lot illustrated in the catalogue andonline shall be rejected on the grounds of cancellation, centring,margins, perforation or other characteristics apparent from theillustration. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on asa statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot willsell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot. Every person interested shouldexercise and rely on his own judgment as to such matters.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not accept a request for an extension on account ofcondition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults ordefects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificateof Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in thecatalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

3.4.7 If you receive any correspondence from the Expert Committeein relation to the Lot, including but not limited to a Certificate ofAuthenticity, you must provide us with copies of suchcorrespondence no later than 7 days after you receive suchcorrespondence.

4 AT THE SALE4.1 Refusal of admission

Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.If you have not bid successfully with Spink in the past, or you areregistering with us for the first time, we reserve the right to require adeposit of up to 50% of the amount you intend to spend. Such depositwill be deducted from your invoice should you be successful. If you areunsuccessful at auction, your deposit will be returned by the samemeans it was paid to Spink.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.

4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.


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4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids on www.spink.com andSpink Live is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments atthe time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing toexecute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connectionwith this activity. Buyers who acquire lots on the-saleroom.com willhave a fee of 3% on the hammer price added to their invoice for usingthis facility.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

up to £100 by £5£100 to £300 by £10£300 to £600 £320-£350-£380-£400 etc.£600 to £1,000 by £50£1,000 to £3,000 by £100£3,000 to £6,000 £3,200-£3,500-£3,800-£4,000 etc.£6,000 to £20,000 by £500£20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale ArrangementsIf you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of Lot4.14.1 Once your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable

to pay for that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.If there are any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within7 days of receipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem.We may then request that the Lot is returned to us for inspection.Save as set out in clause 5.13, the cancellation of the sale of any Lotand the refund of the corresponding purchase price is entirely atour sole discretion. We will not normally exercise that discretion ifthe Lot is not received by us in the same condition that it was in atthe auction date.

4.14.2 No lot may be returned on account of condition if thecondition was stated by a third party grading company (including,but not limited to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, PMG, WBG).

5 AFTER THE AUCTION5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other charges

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer price of each lot, a feeof 3% on the hammer price total for using the-saleroom.com and a feefor paying by credit card.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) VAT is chargeable on theHammer price and the Buyer’s premium of daggered (†) and (Ω) lotsat the standard rate (currently 20%), and on lots marked (x) at thereduced rate (currently 5% on the Hammer price and 20% on theBuyer’s premium). VAT on Margin scheme lots (identified by theabsence of any VAT symbol next to the lot number) is payable at 20%on the Buyer’s premium only.

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the Eu within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another Eu country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the united Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an Eu buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme

and evidence of export from the Eu is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT on Buyer’s Premium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the Eu is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the Eu is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.

5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts duehave been paid in full. This includes instances where specialarrangements were made for release of Lot prior to full settlement.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-u.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A fee of 2% will be applied. Paymentsmade by American Express are subject to a 4% fee. Paymentsexceeding £5,000 can normally only be made by the cardholder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.


5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor Eu VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 unless specifically agreed to the contrary, we shall retain lots

purchased until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, havebeen paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for their lots whenthey wish to take possession of the same, which must be within 7days of the date of the sale, unless prior arrangements have beenmade with Spink. Without prior agreement, lots will not be releaseduntil cleared funds are received with regard to payments made bycheque.

5.6.2 unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address other thanthe invoice address this will be carried out at the discretion ofSpink.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment;

5.10.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in our cataloguestating that you successfully purchased the Lot at auction buthave subsequently failed to pay the Hammer Price of the Lot; or

5.10.2.4 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.5.10.3 If you fail to collect within fourteen days after the sale, whether

or not payment has been made, you will be required5.10.3.1 to pay a storage charge of £2 per item per day plus any

additional handling cost that may apply.5.10.3.2 you will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all

outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.11 Uses of default informationIf you fail to make payment for a Lot in accordance with these Terms andConditions:5.11.1 We reserve the right to refuse you the right to make bids for any

future auction irrespective of whether previous defaults havebeen settled; and

5.11.2 You consent to us disclosing details of such default to otherauctioneers and live bidding platforms, which will include yourname, address, nature of the default and the date of the default.

Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of the defaultmay rely on such information when deciding whether to enter into atransaction with you in the future.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of the

receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and

5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained by you thata Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 days after you receive suchevidence.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITYNothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.

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7 USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION7.1 We will use the personal information you provide to us to:

7.1.1 process the bids you make on Lots (whether successful orotherwise) and other auction related services we provide;

7.1.2 process your payment relating to a successful purchase of a Lot;7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which will include

passing your details to shipping providers and, on overseasdeliveries, to customs where they make enquiries regarding the Lot;

7.1.4 inform you about similar products or services that we provide,but you may stop receiving these at any time by contacting us.

7.2 In accordance with clause 4.2, you agree that we may pass yourinformation to credit reference agencies and that they may keep a recordof any search that they do.

7.3 In accordance with clause 5.11, you agree that where you default onmaking payment for a Lot in accordance with these terms and conditionswe may disclose details of such default to other auctioneers and livebidding platforms.

7.4 We are also working closely with third parties (including, for example,other auctioneers and live bidding platforms) and may receiveinformation about you from them.

8 COPYRIGHT8.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video

or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

8.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

9 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

10 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

11 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business.11.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:11.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

11.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

11.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

11.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

11.4 Waiver11.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

11.4.2 unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

11.5 Law and Jurisdiction11.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

11.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal ChargesPrices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anyVAT symbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme to uKVAT–registered businesses, the VAT on Buyers’ Premium is notrecoverable as input tax. upon request on sale day, we will issueinvoices that show VAT separately on both the Hammer Price andthe Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registered businesses torecover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to the normal rules forrecovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe united Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT will be added to the Buyer’spremium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Imported and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer price plus 20% on the Buyer’s premium. Lots which bear theOmega symbol (Ω) are subject to VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price andon the Buyer’s Premium. This VAT is payable on items imported fromoutside the Eu. In these cases we have used a temporary importationprocedure, which in effect means that the point of importation is deferreduntil the Lot has been sold. At this point the Buyer is treated as theimporter and is liable to pay the import VAT due. We will collect the VATfrom you and pay it to HM Customs and Excise on your behalf.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer outside of the Eu.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Up to £10,000 £20 £30 £40

Above £10,001 £20 £50 £60

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


BANKNOTES

2 April The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1528/29/30 April World Banknotes London 150088/9 July World Banknotes London 1502827 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1729/30 September World Banknotes London 15009

SALE CALENDAR 2015

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following services:– VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –– SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

STAMPS

25 February The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part IV London 1501225 February Falkland Islands, The Collection formed by the late Major R. N. Spafford London 1502918 March Rhodesia Double Head Issue from the Vestey Collection London 1502116 April The Neville Polakow FRPSL Collection of Northern Rhodesia London 150227/8 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 1502316 May The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1219 May Western Australia from the Vestey Collection London 1502420 May Specialised Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 1502515/16 July The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 15026August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027

COINS

25/26 March Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 150042 April The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1514 May The Slaney Collection of English Coins – Part 2 London 150311/2 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500527 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1722/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15006

MEDALS

23 April Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500123 July Orders, Decoration, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15002

BONDS AND SHARES

2 April The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1529 May Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 1501827 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS17

AUTOGRAPHS

27 January The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 321

WINES

16 April Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1314 August Wines, Cognacs and Other Spirits Singapore SFW14

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton Fernando Martínez David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith Ian Shapiro (Consultant)

USA - George Eveleth Richard DebneyEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Tommy ChauCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Richard Bishop Eleanor Charlotte DixTim Robson Jon Mann Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Greg Cole Luke Mitchell Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Monica Kruber Thomasina SmithUSA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)

EUROPE - Peter ChristenCHINA - Paul Pei Po Chow Kelvin Cheung

ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John HaywardBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)WINES

CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeCharles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMira Adusei-Poku Grace Hawkins Rita Ariete Dora Szigeti Tatyana Boyadzhieva

John Winchcombe Craig Bower-Parker María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Leszek Woronowicz Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignSonia Alves Amit Ramprashad

Finance & AdministrationAleena Nieves

AuctioneerLuke Mitchell

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

AdministrationAngie Ihlo Fung Newton Tsang Sue Pui Arthur Chan Doris Lo Gary Tan


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Documents

Northern Rhodesia, The Award-Winning Collection formed by Neville Polakow, FRPSL, RDPSA - 15022