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SINGAPORE

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

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STAMPS AND COVERS OFSOUTH EAST ASIA

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STAMPS

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BANKNOTES

16 August Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15038

27 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1724/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32229/30 September World Banknotes London 150091 October World Banknotes London 1500914 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS198 December World Banknotes London 15048

SALE CALENDAR 2015/16

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STAMPS

15/16 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 15120/21 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 15026 16 August Antique Maps Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 1504016/17 August The “Sentosa” Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo

and Sarawak sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 1504118 August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027September Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History London 1503724 September Windward Islands and British Guiana, British Honduras, Cayman Islands and Jamaica

from the Vestey Collection London 1504226 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS146 October The “Fordwater” Collection of New Zealand London 150437 October The Award-Winning Len Jury Collection of New Zealand Postal History, Stationery,

1913 Auckland and 1920 Victory Issues London 1504421 October Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 15045November The Charles W. Adams Collection of United States and Canada New York 152November The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 15324/25 November The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale, featuring the John Sussex Collection

of South West Africa,1880-1928 London 1504610 December Bermuda from the Vestey Collection London 1504727/28 January The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 16010

COINS

15 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500516 August Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia sale

during the International Exhibition Singapore 1503827 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1722/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500624/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32214 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS192/3 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15007

MEDALS

23 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500216 August Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia sale

during the International Exhibition Singapore 1503819 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15003

BONDS & SHARES


27 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1724/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32214 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1927 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 15019

AUTOGRAPHS

September Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History London 15037

WINES

15 August An Evening of Selected Rums, Fine Wines, Whiskies and Cognacs during the International Exhibition Singapore SFW15

17 September Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1610 December Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1715 January Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW18


STAMPS AND COVERS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA

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ExtensionsPlease see important changes to our Terms and Conditions for Buyers in regard to Extensions published at the back of this catalogue.Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribed stamps)are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the firstsession of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 3.4 of our Terms and Conditions for Buyers.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with our normalTerms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time of invoicepayment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.Extensions requested on account of condition will not be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as having faults ordefects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not beaccepted.

Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part

or entirely removedpart original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one ortwo file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portionentire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contentscover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations

ReferencesCatalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they arementioned by name.

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d.s. datestamph.s. handstamp�A air mail�S specimen�C cancelled�E essay�P proofF forgeryR reprint

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STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

Early Letters and Handstamps

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TUESDAY 18 AUGUST 2015

First Session commencing at 10.00 a.m. (Lots 2001-2413)

2001 * 1611 (12 Jan.) entire letter written in Portuguese from the Holy House of Mia(Misericordia), Malacca to the same Order in Portugal and showing, on reverse, a goodred wax seal. Stated to be the earliest known letter from Malacca. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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2002 * 1624 entire letter written in Portuguese from “De La Casa di Malacca” addressed to HolyHouse of Mia (Misericordia), Mercy of Esqueiro (near Avieiro, Portugal) and showing,on reverse, a good red wax seal. A very early letter from Malacca. Photo S$5,000-6,000


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2003 * 1828 (13 June) entire letter from Penang to London, marked “p H.M. Ship Champion”,rated “1/-”, showing a very fine strike of circular intaglio “PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND/POSTOFFICE” handstamp in red with manuscript date inserted, framed “INDIALETTER/PORTSMOUTH” in red and, on reverse, light arrival datestamp (17.11). A verymuch above average example of the datestamp on a lovely clean entire. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2004 * 1836 (1 Mar.) entire letter from Calcutta to Padang showing, on reverse, despatch c.d.s.and Ship Letter d.s. along with fine framed “PINANG/POST OFFICE” d.s. in red (earliestrecorded date); a little soiled and some faults along folds. Rare, about twelve examples arerecorded. Photo S$5,000-6,000


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2005 * 1841 (Feb.) large part entire letter from Malacca to London, rated “8” and showing, onreverse across join, framed “MALACCA/Paid” d.s. in red and framed “DOVER/INDIALETTER”. A good strike of this very rare datestamp, of which six examples are recorded.Photo S$5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:Tay Peng Hian, November 1986 Spink Singapore auction, June 2000

2006 * 1850 (24 Oct.) entire letter ex the “Huth” correspondence from Batavia to London,marked “via Marseilles”, rated “1/10”, showing sender’s cachet in red at lower left, part“BATAVIA/FRANCO” d.s. in blue and, on reverse, light framed “SINGAPORE/Bearing” andarrival c.d.s. (19.12) S$200-250

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2007 � A small range including 1854 1⁄2a. Die I pair with chignon retouch and 1a. Dies I (cut intoat foot) and II, 1855 blue glazed paper 4a. and 8a. (perf faults), 1856-66 no wmk 1⁄2a.,2a. (2, shades), 4a. black and 4a. green, and two pieces, one bearing 8p., 2a. and 8a., theother bearing 8p., 2a. orange and 4a. green (2), all cancelled “B/172”, good to fine. Cat.£2200+ S$1,000-1,200

2008 � 1854 1⁄2a., 1a. (2), 2a. (4 with a pair) and cut-to-shape 4a., 1855 4a. pair and 8a. (2), and1856-65 values (21) to 8a., all cancelled “B/172”; fair to fine strikes S$1,000-1,200

2009 � 1854 1a. Die I, a horizontal pair with another part stamp at left, good to large margins,cancelled “B/147”, fine. S.G. Z21, £600+. Photo S$600-800

PROVENANCE:Spink Singapore auction, June 2000

2010 � 1854 1a. Die I, strips of five and four, both with half a stamp cut off, on 1854 part frontand back to France?, all cancelled “B/172” and showing “SINGAPORE/P.O.” c.d.s. in red.S.G. Z61, £1575+. Photo S$800-1,000

2011 � 1854 4a. Head Die III, a pair with good to large margins, both cancelled “B/172”, fine.R.P.S. Certificate (2003). S.G. Z67, £2800. Photo S$1,800-2,200

2012 � 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper, centrally cancelled “B/109”; a few short perfs atfoot otherwise fine. S.G. Z6, £950. Photo S$800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Joseph Wong Choon Wing, June 2007

2013 � 1856-64 1a. brown horizontal pair, both cancelled “B/109”, fine. S.G. Z8, £1000.Photo S$1,000-1,200


2014 * 1858 (May) entire letter to Boston, USA, bearing 1856 1⁄2a., 1a., 2a. and 8a., eachcancelled “B/172”, showing red crayon “1/4”, London Paid transit c.d.s. (9.6),“BOSTON/5Cts/BR. PKT.” d.s. (22.6) and, on reverse, Singapore PO despatch d.s. A rareand most attractive four-colour franking. Photo S$1,500-1,800


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2015 * 1859 (3 Sept.) entire from Singapore to Glasgow, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 4a.black on blue glazed paper and 4a. black on white paper (slightly toned) bisecteddiagonally, both tied by “B/172” obliterator and showing, on reverse,“SINGAPORE/P.O.” c.d.s. in red and arrival d.s. (17.10). R.P.S. Certificate (2001). Photo S$20,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:Dale Litchtenstein Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005


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2016 * 1859 (Oct.) entire from Singapore to Glasgow, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 4a.black on blue glazed paper pair and two singles, one bisected diagonally, clearly tied by“B/172” obliterator and showing, on reverse, “SINGAPORE/P.O.” c.d.s. in red and arrivald.s. (11.11). A rare and attractive franking of exhibition quality. R.P.S. Certificate (1981).Photo S$25,000-30,000

PROVENANCE:Charles Taylor, May 1981 Spink Singapore auction, June 2000 Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

A Rare 14a. Rate Bisect Franking

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2017 * 1859 envelope from Singapore to Indiana USA, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 1a.brown with 4a. black and 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper, lightly cancelled “B/172”,showing red crayon “1/10d”, manuscript “16” and “Due 5c”, red London Paid transit d.s.(28.11), Detroit c.d.s. (18.12) and oval-framed “5” with, on reverse, “SINGAPORE/P.O.”c.d.s. in red; some minor soiling. A rare and attractive franking. Photo S$2,000-2,500


2018 * 1860 (c.) double rate envelope from Penang to Trieste, bearing 1856 8a. pale carmine(2) cancelled indistinct “B/147” obliterators and with the left hand stamp tied by fine“PENANG/P.O.” handstamp in red, variously rated and showing arrival d.s. on reverse. Arare cover, one of three recorded to Trieste bearing De La Rue issues. HolcombeCertificate (1997). Photo S$3,000-4,000

2019 � 1862 (Mar.) front from Singapore to Boston USA, bearing 1856-64 1a. brown, 8a.carmine and 1860 8p. purple on white paper bisected diagonally, each cancelled“B/172”, showing London Paid transit c.d.s. (12.5), red “16/CENTS” accountancy h.s.and arrival c.d.s. (27.5); the front with addressee’s name excised and the 8p. affixed overedge of envelope which has now been opened-out. Extremely rare, one of three recorded8p. bisects. B.P.A. Certificate (2012). S.G. Z80a, £130,000 (for cover). Photo S$10,000-12,000


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2020 * 1863 (14 Mar.) entire letter from Bordeaux to Saigon and carried to Singapore by thePaul Riquet, bearing France 10c. and 20c. (both with perfs cut off at foot) cancelled“532” with despatch c.d.s. alongside and showing small framed “PD” in red with, onreverse, poor “SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID” d.s. in red; upon arrival in Singapore India1a. applied (creased upon affixing) and tied by “B/172” obliterator for onwardtransmission to Saigon by the Forbin. A unique combination franking and wonderfulexhibition item. Scheller Certificate (2012). Photo S$30,000-40,000


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2021 * 1863 (29 June) entire letter from Penang to Calcutta, marked “Via Rangoon”, bearingIndia 1a. Receipt stamp with pen-cancel and showing framed “PENANG/SHIP LETTER/BG”datestamp alongside with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the entire with small tear at top justimpinging on datestamp and slightly soiled. This shows that the attempt to prepay with afiscal stamp was not accepted. Photo S$4,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:Charles Taylor, May 1981 Tay Peng Hian, November 1986

2022 * 1865 large opened-out part wrapper from Singapore via Suez to Paris, bearing anincredible and extraordinary assembly of 1856-64 4a. black (234), 8a. carmine (152including an almost complete sheet), 2a. yellow and 8p. purple, making up a colossal 134rupees, 10 annas and 8 pies franking, all cancelled by “B/172” obliterator and showingvarious postal markings including “CHARGÉ”, boxed “PD” and octagonal “POS.AN.V.SUEZPAQ” d.s. in red (5.7); as to be expected with item of this size some stamps are missingand the usual defects to the stamps and wrapper, part wax seals etc., nevertheless anincredible and unique franking. A most amazing exhibition and museum showpiece.Photo S$30,000-40,000

2023 * 1865 (4 Apr.) entire letter from Singapore to Boston USA, marked “Via Marseilles”,bearing 4a. grey-black (3, one damaged) cancelled “B/172” and tied by “16/CENTS”accountancy h.s. in red, showing red crayon “1/11”, London Paid transit c.d.s.(15.5),“BOSTON. AM. PKT./5” c.d.s. (31.5) and, on reverse, light “SINGAPORE/P.O.” c.d.s. Photo S$1,000-1,200


2024 * 1865 (8 Apr.) entire letter (filing folds) from Singapore to Calcutta, bearing 1a. browncancelled “B/172” and tied by sender’s cachet, the reverse with faint Singapore ShipLetter datestamp, and Calcutta Ship Letter and G.P.O. datestamps in blue, all across thejoin. Photo S$400-500



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2025 * 1866 (27 Mar.) entire letter to Calcutta bearing 1a. brown tied by manuscript “stamped”and rare Singapore “172” duplex and showing, on reverse, arrival Ship Letter and G.P.O.datestamps in blue-green; a little worn along folds and with some blue-green offset onface panel. A rare cancellation with only about four examples recorded. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2026 * Undateable wrapper from Singapore to New York, marked “Via Marseilles, Lithographicsheet”, showing manuscript “6” and handstruck “8” and bearing, on reverse, 1a. brownpair cancelled “B/172” and showing large framed f.a.c. alongside. Photo S$1,200-1,500


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2027 � 1867-1948 used collection including 1867 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a., 4c. on 1a.,8c. on 2a. and 32c. on 2a, 1867-72 2c. to 96c. (2, one perf 121⁄2), 1880 (Apr.) 10 on 30c.types a (2), b and g, 1880-81 10c. on 6c. (2), 10c. on 12c. and 10c. on 30c., 1882 CC10c., 1882 CA 2c., 1883-91 2c. to 96c., 1884 (Feb.-Aug.) 8c. on 12c. (both), 1902-03CA $2 and $5 (both fair only), 1906-12 MCA to $5 (2), 1912-23 MCA to $5, 1921-33Script to $5 and $25, 1936-37 1c. to $5, 1937-41 1c. to $5, Postal Fiscal $25 pair(rejoined and both with small defects) and BMA 1c. to $5; condition a little mixed inplaces though generally good to fine S$1,000-1,200

2028 � 1867-1948 mint collection on album leaves including 1867 3c. on 1a., 1879 (May) 5c.on 8c. (no gum), 1882 (Jan.) CC 5c. (no gum), 1882 CA 2c. and 4c., 1883 (June) 2c.on 4c., 1884 (Aug.) 4c. in red on 5c., 1887 (July) 2c. on 5c., 1892 1c. surcharges, 1892-99 $5 overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1902 CA 30c. (2), 50c. (2) and $1, 1906-07 1c. to 50c.,1906-12 MCA $2 with plate number, 1912-23 MCA values to $5, 1921-33 Script 1c. to$5 with some additional dies and shades, 1922 Exhibition 1c. to $5 complete, 1936-371c. to $5 (with plate number), 1937-41 1c. to $5 set of eighteen with additional $1, $2and $5 in corner blocks of four with plate number and BMA 1c. to $5 set of fifteen withmany additional shades and dies; condition generally good to fine S$1,600-2,000

2029 1867-99 largely used collection including 1867 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a. and 3c. on 1a.unused, a used set of nine with five additional values to 32c. on 2a. (2, one on piece withStraits Settlements 8c. pair), 1867-72 values to 96c., 1879 5c. on 8c. and 7c. on 32c.,1880 “10 cents” on 30c. (2) and “10” on 30 c. (3), 1880 5c. on 8c. unused, 1882 5c.on 4c., 1883 2c. on 32c., 1883 (July) 2c. on 4c. unused and 2c. on 12c., 1884 4c. in redon 5c. and 8c. on 12c., 1884 “8” on 8c. on 12c.; 1921-33 $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN”and used (4); Judicial values (7) and a range of Postage values cancelled fiscally with redseal handstamp. Condition very mixed with viewing essential S$1,200-1,500



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1867 (1 Sept.) Surcharged on Stamps of East India

Specimen Stamps

Extremely Rare Specimen Handstamps

2030 �S 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, 2c. on 1a. brown, 3c. on 1a. brown, 4c. on 1a. brown, 6c. on 2a.yellow, 8c. on 2a. yellow, 24c. on 8a. carmine and 32c. on 2a. yellow, each handstamped“SPECIMEN” (Type SS1), the 11⁄2c. and 6c. without gum, the others with either small partor part original gum, all of good colour and perfs and in very good condition for thisissue. Some of the rarest British Colonial Specimen stamps. Photo S$30,000-40,000


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Issued Stamps

2031 � 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a., 4c. on 1a., 6c. on 2a., 8c. on 2a., 12c. on 4a., 24c.on 8a. and 32c. on 2a., all unused and affixed to piece, some perforations trimmedotherwise fine. S.G. 1-9, £4290. Photo S$2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:De La Rue archives, November 1976

2032 � 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a. (3), 3c. on 1a. (9 including a block of four - repaired along right-hand side, and a pair), 4c. on 1a. (4), 6c. on 2a. (10), 8c. on 2a. (13), 12c. on 4a. (6),24c. on 8a. (9) and 32c. on 2a. (5), all used, mostly with obliterator in combination withfirm’s chop or manuscript marking, condition very mixed though a few are fine. S.G. 1-9 S$1,500-1,800

2033 � 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. (2, one regummed and the other with gum disturbed), 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a.(2, one without gum), 4c. on 1a. (blunt top right corner and toned), 12c. on 4a.(regummed) and 32c. on 2a., all unused. Cat. £2840 S$500-600

2034 � 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a. (ex Charles Taylor), 6c. on 2a., 8c. on 2a., 12c. on4a. and 24c. on 8a. (slightly faded), each cancelled “B/109”; also 8c. on 2a. (slightlyfaded) cancelled by part Malacca c.d.s.; condition generally fine. A rare group. Cat.£1149+. Photo S$3,000-4,000


2035 � 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a., 4c. on 1a., 6c. on 2a., 8c. on 2a., 12c. on 4a., 24c.on 8a. and 32c. on 2a., all with postal cancellations, the 3c. and 32c. additionally showingpen stoke, generally fine. S.G. 1-9, £1492 S$600-800

2036 � �B 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, a block of six (3x2) with margin at right, unused with part originalgum; some hinge remainders, three with small grease spots and one with crease. A scarcemultiple. S.G. 1, £720+. Photo S$2,000-2,500


2037 � �B 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue block of six (3x2), unused with large part original gum, fresh and fine.S.G. 1, £720. Photo S$2,000-2,500

2038 � �+ 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, a block of four with part to large part original gum, fine. S.G. 1, £480 S$600-800

2039 � 2c. on 1a, 3c. on 1a. (on small piece), 4c. on 1a. and 8c. on 2a., each in a horizontal paircancelled “B172” (3c.) or with part “D14” duplex and all with either light firm’s chop ormanuscript initials (4c.), fine. S.G. 2-5, £1014. Photo for 4c. S$500-600


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2040 � �+ 2c. on 1a. brown block of four, unused with large part original gum, one very light tonespot between right vertical pair and one short perf at foot of lower left stamp, otherwisefine. The largest known multiple and one of five that we record. S.G. 2. Photo S$2,000-2,500

2041 � �+ 3c. on 1a. deep brown, an upper right corner block of four, unused with part to large partoriginal gum; a few short perfs at left, the lower right stamp with light stain and somelight stains in selvedge, nevertheless an attractive and scarce multiple. S.G. 3. Photo S$2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2042 � �+ 3c. on 1a. deep brown block of four, each cancelled “B/172” and with central firm’schop; lightly toned and with a few minor creases. A rare used multiple. S.G. 3. Photo S$1,000-1,200


2043 � �+ 8c. on 2a. yellow block of four, lightly cancelled, fine. S.G. 6. Photo S$1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Dr. F.E. Wood, December 1964 Milo D. Rowell, October 1992 Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2044 � 12c. on 4a. green, a strip of three on small piece, fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 7. Photo S$1,500-1,800

PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, October 1992 Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2045 � 12c. on 4a. green, variety surcharge double, fine unused with large part original gum.Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1980). S.G. 7a, £4000. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2046 � 12c. on 4a. green, variety surcharge double, minor gum crease otherwise fine unusedwith large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 7a, £4000. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2047 � 12c. on 4c. green, variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum; tonespots and gum wrinkle on reverse as often though of fresh colour and fine appearance.S.G. 7a, £4000. Photo S$1,600-2,000

2048 � �+ 32c. on 2a. yellow, a block of four of excellent colour, unused with much original gum,the upper pair with some hinge remnants and one with light tone spot on reverse. Thelargest mint multiple of which we record eight. S.G. 9. Photo S$6,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:George Dyer, November 1984

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Covers2049 � 1867 (Sept.) front and part back from Singapore to Amoy, marked “Per Str Behar”,

bearing 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. (3, faults) and 2c. on 1a., all uncancelled, showing red and bluecrayon “4”, “SINGAPORE/P.O.” double-ring d.s. and fine red “HONG KONG/PAID” c.d.s.(18.9). Buff B.P.A. Certificate (1998) states “There is concensus that the Singapore cds isthat of 11 September, but not that the adhesives form the original franking”. Sold on itsmerits and not subject to return. Photo S$1,000-1,200


2050 * 1867 (2 Oct.) entire letter from Penang to Calcutta, bearing 3c. on 1a. deep browncancelled in manuscript and clearly tied by “147” duplex and showing, on reverse, finearrival Ship Letter d.s. (8.10) in blue; the entire with portions of writing on address panelacid-eaten. A very rare single rate franking and the only known cover from Penang toIndia. Photo S$4,000-5,000PROVENANCE:Tay Peng Hian, November 1986 David Springbett, March 1994 V.T. Nathan, April 2009

2051 * 1867 (24 Oct.) entire letter from Penang to Colombo, Ceylon, marked “Via Point deGalle”, bearing 12c. on 4a. green tied by blue firm’s chop and “147” duplex, showingmanuscript “1d” and red crayon “4”, “COLOMBO/UNPAID” arrival c.d.s. (3.11) with, onreverse, “GALLE/UNPAID” transit c.d.s.; some minor staining around adhesive. A rarefranking and one of two covers known to Ceylon, the other is from Singapore. Photo S$8,000-10,000PROVENANCE:Thomas Traill, November 1977 Tay Peng Hian, November 1986


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2054 * 1869 (2 July) envelope from Singapore to Bordeaux, marked “Via Suez”, bearing 8c. on2a. yellow vertical pair placed sideways and tied by “D14” duplex, showing various transitand arrival datestamps, some on reverse; the envelope with some minor staining. A rarefranking and the only cover recorded going to France. Photo S$5,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, October 1992 Spink Singapore auction, June 2000

2052 * 1868 (8 Oct.) entire (addressee’s name excised) to Italy, marked “Via Suez & Brindisi”,bearing 32c. on 2a. yellow tied by light firm’s chop and fine “D14” duplex, showingAlexandria (British P.O.) transit c.d.s. (7.11), large part framed“PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI” and, on reverse, Brindisi d.s. A rare destination. Photo S$2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:David Springbett, March 1994

2053 * 1869 (10 Jan.?) envelope ex the “Rikli” correspondence from Singapore to Switzerland,bearing 8c. on 2a. yellow and 32c. on 2a. yellow, both tied by blue firm’s chop and“D14” duplex, showing framed and unframed “PD”, “POS. AN. V. SUEZ/P.F. AMB. MARS”octagonal d.s. and, on reverse, Basle transit d.s.; some minor creases caused by originalcontents. Holcombe Certificate (1993). Photo S$8,000-10,000


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2055 � 1870 (26 Apr.) part envelope from Singapore to Edinburgh, marked “Via Marseilles”,bearing 32c. on 2a. yellow (2) tied by blue “D14” duplex and showing arrival c.d.s. onreverse. A scarce franking. Photo S$2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:D. Springbett, March 1994 Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2057 * 1891 (21 Apr.) envelope registered from Singapore to New York, bearing 2c. on 1a. deepbrown, 3c. on 1a. deep brown, 8c. on 2a. yellow in combination with 2nd issue 12c. blue,all clearly tied by Singapore c.d.s., showing Type R4 registration d.s., blue crayon “8”,London Registered transit d.s. (18.5) in red with arrival d.s. (27.5) on reverse. A mostattractive mixed-issue franking, probably the latest for this issue. Holcombe Certificate(1997). Photo S$4,000-5,000

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2056 * 1877 (19 May) blue envelope ex the “Dunlop” correspondence from Singapore toEdinburgh, marked “Via Marseilles”, bearing 24c. on 8a. carmine, tied by blue firm’schop and “B/172” obliterator, showing red “SINGAPORE/PAID” c.d.s. alongside witharrival d.s. on reverse. A fine and attractive franking. Photo S$7,000-9,000

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2058 � 1869 (?) “2” in manuscript on 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, crossed by part manuscript “Stamped”and cancelled by part “D17” duplex in blue. A fine example of this mysterious rarity.Signed P.L. Pemberton. S.G. 10, £6500. Photo S$5,000-6,000

Note: Both Sir Edward Bacon and Dr. F.E. Wood have presented strong cases for the necessityand validity of a 2 cents provisional. It was quite probable that there had been a shortage of2c. stamps in early 1869, since the records of the Penang Treasury indicate that there was only640 2c. stamps remaining in stock as of 2 January 1869.PROVENANCE:Isleham, November 1986

2059 � –– “2” in manuscript on 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, cancelled by part firm’s chop and by part“D17” duplex in blue. A fine example of this rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (1925). S.G.10, £6500. Photo S$5,000-6,000

1867-72 Watermark Crown CCDie Proofs

2060 �P 8c. in black on card, mica-covered and inset on card (92x60mm.) dated “March 25 1867”,fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2061 �P 24c. in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER STRIKING”, initialled and dated“April 11, 1867”; a little burnished at edges otherwise fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2062 �P 24c. in black on card, mica-covered and inset on card (92x60mm.) marked “AFTERHARDENING” and dated “April 11, 1867”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2063 �P 96c. stamp-size in black on glazed card, fine. Photo S$500-600

Imperforate Plate Proofs

2064 �P �+�C 2c., 4c., 6c., 8c., 12c., 24c. and 32c. blocks of four with margin at right, all in close toissued colours on surfaced unwatermarked paper, each overprinted “CANCELLED”, fine S$1,000-1,200

2065 �P 4c. in rose on ungummed unwatermarked wove paper, the odd minor tone spot onreverse (one just shows through to face at upper right), otherwise fine. Photo S$800-1,000PROVENANCE:Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2066 �P 30c. claret on ungummed unwatermarked paper, fine. Photo S$500-600

2067 �P 32c. pale red affixed to small piece, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2068 �P 32c. pale red on ungummed watermarked paper, cut close at top and with diagonal crease.Photo S$400-500

2069 �P 32c. pale red on ungummed watermarked paper, a little faded otherwise fine S$300-400

Issued Stamps

2070 � 2c., 4c. (2, shades), 6c. (2, shades), 8c. (two short perfs at top), 12c., 32c. and 96c., allunused with part or large part original gum, generally fine. Cat. £2000+. Photo for 32c.and 96c. S$1,000-1,200

2071 � 2c. (7, one with watermark inverted), 4c. (5), 6c. (7), 8c. (3), 12c. (4), 24c. (4), 30c.(4),32c. (4) and 96c. (4, one perf 121⁄2), all used and variously cancelled (one 30c. withPenang c.d.s. in red), a few additionally with firm’s chop, condition mixed. S.G. 11-19,£1350+ S$500-600

2072 � �B 2c. brown and 4c. rose blocks of six (3x2), the latter from the lower left corner with platenumber, both unused with large part original gum, the 4c. with tone mark in left marginotherwise fine. S.G. 11, 12; £810 S$500-600

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1867-72 Watermark Crown CC2073 � 2c. brown showing watermark inverted, unused with part original gum, centred to lower

left, fine. S.G. 11w, £650. Photo S$400-500

2074 � 4c. deep rose with wing-margin at right, variety watermark inverted, unused with largepart original gum (slightly toned), fine. S.G. 12w, £300. Photo S$200-250

2075 � �+ 96c. grey block of four, each cancelled by circle of dots; some pressed creases and theupper left stamp with tear at top, nevertheless of fine appearance. A rare multiple. S.G. 19, £220+. Photo S$300-400


2076 � 96c. grey, perf 121⁄2, unused with small part original gum, fine. S.G. 19a, £2500. Photo S$1,200-1,500

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2077 � 1879 (May) “Five/Cents.” on 8c. and “Seven/Cents.” on 32c., both unused with partoriginal gum, fine. S.G. 20-21, £310 S$150-180

2078 � –– “Five/Cents” on 8c. orange (2), one with variety no stop after “Cents”, the other(wing-margin at right) with “F i” spaced, both unused and regummed. S.G. 20a, 20b;£2200. Photo S$800-1,000

2079 1880-1948 mint and used collection in two Lighthouse albums; the mint include 1882CC 5c. and 10c. (both without gum), 1883 (Apr.) 2c. (Type 20a) on 32c. (regummed),1883 (June) 2c. on 4c., 1883-91 CA 2c. to 96c. with some additional shades plus24c.blue-green block of fifteen (gum toned), 30c. and 32c. with watermark inverted,1884 (Feb.-Aug.) 4c. in red on 5c. (lightly toned) and 8c. on 12c. brown-purple (nogum), 1884 (Aug.) 2c. on 5c. (all three types), 1885 3c. on 5c., 1887 (July) 2c. on 5c.variety surcharge double (lightly toned and regummed), 1891 (Nov.) 10c. on 24c. withwatermark inverted and 30c. on 32c. with watermark inverted (small thin and lightly gumtoned), 1892 surcharges including 1c. on 6c. with variety overprint double one inverted(thin at right), 1892-94 1c. on 8c. and 3c. on 32c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1892-99 1c.to $5 (no gum) set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1898 (Dec.) 4c. on 5c. browncomplete pane of sixty, 1899 4c. on 5c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1902 1c. (2) and $5 (2)imperforate colour trials (all lightly toned and soiled), 1906-07 1c. to $1 with someduplication, 1906-12 values to $2 plus$25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” (no gum), 1912-23with values to $5 (marginal with plate number) plus unissued 8c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”(toned), 1921-23 Script 2c. green, 3c., 4c. violet, 5c. orange, 6c., 10c. blue and 12c.blocks of four with watermark inverted (all heavily toned), 1936-37 1c. to $5 (2 sets)Postage Due set perforated “SPECIMEN” (8c. with rounded corner) and BMA 1945-48 set;the used include 1880-81 10c. on 6c. (3, one with pronounced “jump” print) and 10c.on 30c. (a little toned), 1882 CC 5c. and 10c., 1882 CA 2c. to 10c., 1883 (Aug.) 2c.(Type 20b) on 8c., 2c. (Type 20c) on 8c. and 2c. (Type 20a) on 32c. (3, all additionallywith cancelled with firm’s chop or pen-cancel), 1883 (June-July) 2c. on 4c. (2) and 2c.on 12c., 1883-91 2c. to 96c. with some duplication plus 4c., 6c. (a little soiled) and 30c.(2) with watermark inverted, 1884 (Feb.-Aug.) 4c. in red on 5c., 8c. on 12c. blue (perfin)and 8c. on 12c. brown-purple, 1884 (Sept.) “8” on 8c. on 12c. (thin), 1887 (July) 2c.on 5c., 1892-99 1c. to $5 with additional $5 (2, both with small faults), 1906-12 KE$500 (soiled), KE and KGV sets to $5 with duplication and 1945-48 BMA set withshades/papers. A good lot well worth careful examination S$5,000-7,000


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1880 (Mar.) “10/cents.” on 30c. Claret2080 � A vertical pair, types “b” over “a”, unused with large part original gum; the lower stamp

with pulled perf at foot otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1996). S.G. 23/22, £1150+.Photo S$1,500-1,800


2081 � A horizontal strip of three [10-12] with wing-margin at right showing type “b”, and asingle showing split at foot of “1” [50], used; the former with pressed crease and the latterwith firm’s chop. S.G. 23, £380+ S$300-400

2082 � Two singles, one showing type “a” cancelled by part blue firm’s chop and light dumbobliterator, the other showing type “g” cancelled by dumb obliterator, fine. S.G. 22, 28;£750. Photo for latter S$500-600

1880 (Apr.) “10” on 30c. Claret2083 � Four examples showing types “b”, “c” (2) and “g”, good to fine used. S.G. 34-36, £695 S$400-500

2084 � A single showing type “a” lightly cancelled and tied by blue firm’s chop on undated bluefront to Great Yarmouth, a few lightly foxed perfs otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate(2003). S.G. 33. Photo S$500-600

PROVENANCE:Admiral George Dyer, November 1984 D. Springbett, March 1994

2085 � A horizontal strip of five [13-17] showing type “b”, cancelled by light firm’s chop in blueand with dumb obliterator; a few shortish perfs otherwise. An important multipleconfirming [13] as type “b”. S.G. 34. Photo S$2,000-2,500


2086 � A single showing type “a”, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 33, £300.Photo S$200-250

2087 � A single showing type “c”, unused with part original gum, fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2004).S.G. 35, £900. Photo S$600-800

2088 � A single showing type “g”, fine used. S.G. 36, £375. Photo S$250-300

2089 � A single [60] with wing-margin at right showing type “i”, cancelled by part blue firm’schop and dumb obliterator, fine. S.G. 37, £1100. Photo S$600-800

Note: Type “i” only occurs once in the setting

2090 � A single [60] showing type “i”, crossed by manuscript date and cancelled “B/172”, a fewshortish perfs at top right otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (1975). S.G. 37, £1100.Photo S$400-500

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2091 � 1880 (Aug.) 5c. on 8c. orange, three examples, all Type 14, all unused with part to largepart original gum, a few minor gum creases otherwise fine. S.G. 42, £540 S$250-300

2092 � 1880-81 10c. on 6c. lilac pair and single (light crease) from the second printing, unusedwith part original gum, and 10c. on 30c. claret unused with trace of gum, fine. S.G. 44,46; £755 S$250-300

2093 � �B –– 10c. on 12c. blue, a block of six (3x2) with interpanneau margin at right, unusedwithout gum, small stain on reverse between the lower right pair. S.G. 45, £420 S$120-150

2094 � �+ –– 10c. on 12c. blue block of four, unused with large part original gum, one with someblack marks on reverse otherwise fine. S.G. 45a, £280 S$150-180

2095 � 1882 “5/cents.” on 4c. rose, unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 47, £375. Photo S$200-250

2096 � –– “5/cents.” on 4c. rose, fine used. S.G. 47, £400. Photo S$250-300

2097 � 1883 (Apr.) “TWO CENTS” on 8c. orange vertical strip of three from Setting I comprisingTypes 20a, 20b and 20c, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 54-56, £1050 S$500-600

2098 � –– “TWO CENTS” on 8c. orange with margin at foot and showing Type 20a, varietysurcharge double, unused with large part original gum, a few thin spots otherwise fine.Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2003). S.G. 57a, £3500. Photo S$3,000-4,000

1883-91 Watermark Crown CA2099 R�P Reprinted die proofs of the head only in circular lined background (6), in black (2), lilac,

green, blue and red, all on wove paper (various sizes), fine S$400-500PROVENANCE:“Clive” collection, September 1989 Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

2100 � 4c. olive-bistre, cancelled by small part blue firm’s chop and dumb obliterator, fine. R.P.S.Certificate (1998). Photo S$200-250

2101 � 24c. yellow-green with watermark inverted, cancelled by circle of dots and with ovalfirm’s chop in violet, fine. S.G. 68w, £400. Photo S$200-250

2102 � 32c. orange-vermilion with watermark inverted, unused with small part original gum,fine. S.G. 70w, £90 S$80-100

2103 �� B 96c. olive-grey, a lower left corner block of twelve (3x4), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 71,£900 S$600-800

2104 � 96c. olive-grey block of four and a single used with 2c., 4c. and 24c. on piece, allcancelled by firm’s chop in blue and unclear postal cancellation. A rare piece. S.G. 71.Photo S$250-300PROVENANCE:Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

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2105 � 1884 (Feb.-Aug.) “4/Cents” in black on 5c. blue, unused with part original gum, fine.Rare. S.G. 72, £3500. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2106 � �+ –– “4/Cents” in red on 5c. blue block of four, unused with large part original gum (lightlytoned), fine. S.G. 73, £680 S$350-450

2107 � –– “8/Cents” on 12c. blue, variety watermark inverted, fine used. Rare. S.G. 74w, £900.Photo S$600-800

2108 � 1884 (Aug.) “TWO CENTS” on 5c. blue, a strip of six showing Type 20e, fine unused withlarge part original gum. S.G. 77, £1020 S$600-800



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2109 � �+ A block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine. A rare multiple. S.G. 80,£2000. Photo S$4,000-5,000


2110 � A single, unused with large part original gum, fine. S.G. 80, £500. Photo S$300-400

2113 � A single unused with large part original gum (disturbed), slight gum thinning at top notaffecting fine appearance. Rare. R.P.S. Certificate (1992). S.G. 80b, £10,000. Photo S$8,000-10,000


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2111 � Two examples one showing the very rare variety “s” in “Cents” low, both fine unusedwith part original gum. Stamp Trade Protection Association Certificate (1923) signed byHoutzamer and P.L. Pemberton. S.G. 80, 80c; £10,500. Photo S$9,000-11,000

2112 � A single showing variety “s” of “Cents” low, indistinctly cancelled, some shortish perfs atleft otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 80c, £4500. Photo S$3,000-4,000

Surcharged in blue


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2114 � �+ 1885 “3/CENTS” on 5c. blue block of four, unused with large part original gum, fine.S.G. 82, £640 S$500-600

2115 � –– “3/CENTS” on 5c. blue, fine used. S.G. 82, £250 S$150-180

2116 � 1886 (Apr.) “3/cents” on 5c. purple-brown, fine unused with large part original gum.S.G. 84, £300. Photo S$200-250

2117 � –– “3/cents” on 5c. purple-brown showing pronounced doubling of “cents”, fine unusedwith large part original gum. B.P.A. Certificate (1973). S.G. 84. Photo S$300-400

2118 � 1892 1c. on 2c. to 1c. on 12c. set of five singles, 1c. on 4c. block of four, 1c. on 8c.complete Setting I from the lower right corner, a block of twelve (4x3) with interpanneaumargin at right from Setting I and an irregular block of forty-six from Setting II, 1c. on12c. complete Setting II from the lower left corner (no margin at left), also 1892 1c. on8c. green mint marginal block of thirty (5x6). Some gum toning in places otherwisegenerally fine. Cat. £496 S$250-300

1892 1c. Surcharges2119 � “ONE/CENT” on 4c. brown, variety surcharge double, unused with large part original

gum (slightly browned as normal), fine. S.G. 89a, £1800. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2120 � “ONE/CENT” on 6c. lilac, variety overprint double, one inverted, unused with large partoriginal gum (slightly browned as normal), fine. Rare. S.G. 90a, £2250. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2121 � “ONE/CENT” on 6c. lilac, variety watermark inverted, unused with part original gum(slightly browned), fine. S.G. 90w, £275 S$150-180

2122 � “ONE/CENT” on 6c. lilac showing surcharge grossly misplaced to right, fine mountedmint. S.G. 90. Photo S$200-250

PROVENANCE:Dr Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

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2123 1892-94 “THREE CENTS” on 32c. carmine-rose, a mint block of six (3x2) and singles (2,one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), and a strip of four tied by Singapore c.d.s. on 1894 (7Dec.) envelope to Bordeaux, fine. S.G. 94 S$160-200

2124 � –– 3c. on 32c. carmine-rose, variety surcharge omitted, unused with large part originalgum, fine. Rare. Holcombe Certificate (1991). S.G. 94a, £4500. Photo S$4,000-5,000

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Imperforate Colour Trial

2125 �P $5 in blue and dull purple on gummed unwatermarked paper; some light gum creases.Photo S$3,000-4,000

Specimen Stamps

2126 �S 1c. to $5 set of ten overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D12), some with gum a touchbrowned otherwise fine. S.G. 95s-105s, £900 S$400-500

2127 �S 1c. green handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type SS4), large part original gum, two short perfsat top left otherwise fine. Scarce. S.G. 95. Photo S$600-800

2128 �S 25c. purple-brown and green handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type SS4), large part originalgum, fine. Scarce. S.G. 103. Photo S$600-800

2129 �S 50c. olive-green and carmine handstamped “SPECIMEN” (Type SS4), large part originalgum, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2130 �S $5 orange and carmine vertical pair, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D12), fine mint.S.G. 105s S$300-400

Issued Stamps

2131 * 1c., 3c. brown, 5c. magenta, 8c., 25c., 50c. and $5 used with 1882 10c., 1883-91 6c.,24c., 30c., 32c. and 1899 4c. on 5c., all cancelled by Singapore double-ring d.s. on locallyaddressed 1901 (16 Mar.) stationery registered envelope (flap missing). Photo S$300-400

2132 � 1c. green clearly showing repaired “S”, fine used with part Penang 1900 c.d.s. S.G. 95b,£200. Photo S$160-200

2133 �� 3c. brown horizontal pair, the left stamp showing variety repaired “S”, fine unmountedmint. Rare. S.G. 97a, £900. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2134 � 3c. brown clearly showing repaired “S”, fine used. S.G. 97a, £225. Photo S$180-220

2135 � $5 orange and carmine, fine mint. S.G. 105, £400. Photo S$250-300

2136 � $5 orange and carmine, fine used. S.G. 105, £325. Photo S$200-250

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2137 �S 1899 (Mar.) “FOUR CENTS” on 5c. carmine vertical strip of five, each overprinted“SPECIMEN”; some minor adherences on reverse otherwise fine. A rare multiple. S.G.109s, £325+ S$250-300



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2138 � 1899 (Mar.) “FOUR CENTS” on 5c. carmine, variety surcharge omitted, clipped perfs atfoot otherwise fresh and fine with much original gum. A very fine example of this, one ofthe key stamps of the Straits Settlements. S.G. 109a, £40,000. Photo S$60,000-70,000

Note: We record nine examples of this variety, one of which is in the Royal Collection

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2139 � 1898 (Dec.) 4c. on 5c. (both) and 4c. on 8c. singles, 4c. on 5c. brown lower left cornerblock of fifty-four (6x9), 4c. on 5c. blue lower left corner complete setting (6x10), and1899 (Mar.) 4c. on 5c. block of forty-eight (6x8) and singles (2, one overprinted“SPECIMEN”), generally fine mint. S.G. 106-109, £938 S$600-800

2140 � 1902 CA 1c. (9 including two corner plate number blocks of four), 3c. (3), 4c. (2), 5c.(2), 8c. (9 including a corner plate number block of six and a single with plate number),10c., 25c. (2), 30c. (3), 50c., $1 (2) and $2, 1904-10 MCA 1c. (2) and 1906-12 MCA1c. to $5 with additional 3c. (2, one with plate number), 4c. red (2, one overprinted“SPECIMEN”, 4c. dull purple (2), 4c. claret (8, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 5c. (2), 8c.(2, one overprinted “SPECIMEN”), 10c. (2), 21c. (2), 25c. (3 including a corner pair withplate number), 30c. (3), 45c. (2), 50c. (2), $1 (2), $2 (2) and $5, mounted mint,condition a little mixed. Cat. £1300+ S$500-600

1902-03 Watermark Crown CADie Proof

2141 �P $100 name and duty plate in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “31 JAN. 02”, fine.Photo S$4,000-5,000

Imperforate Colour Trials

2142 �P 5c. in dull purple and brown on gummed watermarked paper, two tiny marks in front ofKing’s face. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2143 �P $5 in dull purple and blue on gummed watermarked chalky paper, fine. Photo S$2,000-2,500

Specimen Stamps

2144 �S 1c. to $5 set of twelve plus 1903-04 1c. to 8c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the $1 and$2 with slightly rounded top left corner otherwise fine. S.G. 110s-121s, 123s-126s; £725 S$300-400

2145 �S $100 purple and green on yellow overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 122s, £750.Photo S$400-500

2146 �S $100 purple and green on yellow overprinted “SPECIMEN”, part original gum, some lighttone marks on reverse not affecting appearance. S.G. 122s, £750. Photo S$500-600

Issued Stamps

2147 � 1c. to $5 with both 50c. plus 1903-04 1c. to 8c., mounted mint, a few with slightly tonedgum. S.G. 110-121, 123-126; £468 S$200-250



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1904-10 Watermark Multiple Crown CA2148 � 1c. to $5 with both 3c. plus additional 4c. with watermark inverted, the 8c. toned

otherwise generally fine mounted mint. S.G. 127-138a, £820 S$400-500

2149 � �+ $2 dull purple and black block of four, fine mint. S.G. 137, £480 S$300-400

2150 �S $25 grey-green and black overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 139s, £450. Photo S$300-400

2151 � $25 grey-green and black, fine mint. Rare. S.G.139, £3250. Photo S$2,000-2,500

1906-07 on Stamps of Labuan2152 � 1c. to $1 set of eleven, fine used, the 2c. and 8c. with Labuan c.d.s. S.G. 141-151, £800 S$500-600

2153 � 2c. black and green, perf 141⁄2-15, fine used with part Labuan c.d.s. S.G. 142a, £325.Photo S$200-250

2154 * 3c. to $1 tied by Labuan c.d.s. on 1909 (1 June) “Windrath” envelope (opened-out;small faults) registered from Labuan to Zurich, showing registration h.s. and, on reverse,Singapore, Naples and arrival datestamps. S.G. 143-151 S$250-300

2155 � 4c. on 12c. black and yellow, variety no stop after “CENTS”, fine mint. S.G. 144a, £650.Photo S$400-500

2156 � 4c. on 16c. green and brown, variety “STRAITS SETTLEMENTS” in both brown-red andblack, fine used with part Labuan c.d.s. B.P.A. Certificate (1974) and R.P.S. (1999)Certificates. S.G. 145a, £650. Photo S$400-500

2157 � 4c. on 16c. green and brown showing line through “B”, unused with large part originalgum, some short perfs at right, otherwise fine. S.G. 145c, £425. Photo S$200-250

2158 � 4c. on 18c. black and pale brown pair with margin at top, the left stamp showing varietyno stop after “CENTS”, blue cross in selvedge on variety, fine mint. S.G. 146/a, £425.Photo S$300-400

2159 � 10c. brown and slate strip of three, the centre stamp showing variety no stop after“Settlements”, fine mint. S.G. 148/a, £700 S$500-600



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1906-12 Watermark Multiple Crown CA

2161 �P 1907 (16 Dec.) Second Series, De La Rue “Nyasaland” £10 imperforate colour trial inpurple and orange-brown on gummed MCA paper, the colour selected for the 1910 K.E.$500, fine. Photo S$8,000-10,000

Specimen Stamps

2162 �S $500 purple and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 169s, £4250. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2163 �S $500 purple and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, centred to upper left, fine mint. S.G.169s, £4250. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2164 �S $500 purple and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, lovely deep colours, centred to lowerright, fine mint. S.G. 169s, £4250. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2165 �S $500 purple and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large part original gum, the odd minortone spot on reverse otherwise fine. Rare. S.G. 169s, £4250. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2166 �S $500 purple and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, large hinge remainder and some blackmarks on reverse, otherwise fine and of lovely colour. S.G. 169s, £4250. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2160 �P $500 die proof with blank vignette in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “4 JAN 09”, fine. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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Issued Stamps

2167 � $25 purple and blue on blue, fine mint. S.G. 168, £3500. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2168 � $25 purple and blue on blue, well-centred, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 168, £3500. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2169 � $25 purple and blue on blue, light crease at lower left otherwise and fine mint. S.G. 168,£3500. Photo S$1,500-1,800

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2170 � 1912-41 collection including 1912-23 1c. to $5 (5) mint used with some additionalpapers/shades plus $25, $100 and $500 overprinted “SPECIMEN” and $100 with fiscalcancel, 1917 (May) Red Cross 3c.+2c. mint corner block of eighteen (6x3) with oneshowing no stop, 1921-33 Script 1c. to $25 mint and used plus $500 and unissued 8c.carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1922 Exhibition 1c. to $5 mint and used with someadditional mint showing overprint varieties, 1935 Jubilee set perforated “SPECIMEN”,1937-37 1c. to $5 mint and used and 1937-41 1c. to $5 mint with some additionalshades; light gum toning throughout. Cat. £18,000+ S$4,000-5,000

1912-23 Watermark Multiple Crown CA

Specimen Stamps

2171 �S $25 purple and blue on blue overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 213s, £500. Photo S$300-400

2172 �S $100 black and carmine on blue overprinted “SPECIMEN”, well-centred, fine mint. S.G.214s, £1200. Photo S$800-1,000

2173 �S $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 215s, £4500.Photo S$2,500-3,000

2174 �S $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN”, centred to upper left, fine mint.S.G. 215s, £4500. Photo S$2,500-3,000

Issued Stamps

2175 � A mint range comprising 1c. green (10), 1c. black (56), 2c. (18), 3c. (32), 4c. dull purple(6), 4c. carmine (54), 5c. (14), 6c. (42), 8c. (14), 10c. on yellow (34), 10c. with whiteback (6), 10c. with lemon back (6), 10c. blue (22), 21c. (8), 30c. (4), 45c. with whiteback (39), 45c. with olive back (4), 50c. on green (2), 50c. with olive back (2) and $2 onpale yellow (2), mostly in blocks of four with plate number (much duplication), somegum toning throughout and a few with some foxing on reverse, however most of fineappearance. Cat. £1500+ S$500-600

2176 � �+ 1c. green Pl. 1 (3), 1c. black Pl. 1 (3), 2c. Pl. 1 (3), 3c. Pl. 1 (4), 4c. dull purple Pl. 1(2), 4c. rose-scarlet Pl. 1 and 2, 5c. Pl. 1, 3 and 6 (2), 6c. Pl. 1 (2), 8c. Pl. 1 (3), 10c. onyellow Pl. 1 (2) and 5, 10c. with white back Pl. 1 (2), 10c. with lemon back Pl. 3, 10c.blue Pl. 5, 6 (2) and 8, 21c. Pl. 1, 25c. Pl. 5 and 6, 30c. Pl. 6 (2), 45c. with white backPl. 1 (2), 45c. with olive back Pl. 1 (2), 45c. with emerald back Pl. 1, 50c. with olive backPl. 5 and 6 (2), 50c. with emerald back Die II Pl. 10, $1 Pl. 6 and 8 (2), $2 with whiteback (block of four without number), on yellow Pl. 6 and on orange-buff Pl. 8 and $5with olive back Pl. 6, all showing plate numbers (different corners), the values to 50c. inblocks of four and the dollar values in pairs, varying degrees of gum toning throughoutand a few with some fox spotting on reverse, however most of fine appearance. Cat.£2000+ S$1,000-1,200

2177 � 1c. green (3), 1c. black, 2c., 3c., 4c. (both), 5c. (2), 6c. (2), 8c., 10c. purple on yellow(2), 10c. blue (2), 21c., 25c., 30c., 45c. (3), 50c. (2), $1, $2 (3) and $5 (5), variousshades/papers, fine mint; also $25 overprinted “SPECIMEN” (thin at top). S.G. 193-212,£1600+ S$800-1,000



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2183 � $100 black and carmine on blue, centred to left, fine mint. S.G. 214, £11,000. Photo S$8,000-10,000

1917 (1 May) Red Cross Surcharge2184 � �B 3c.+2c. scarlet and 4c.+2c. dull purple marginal blocks of nine, the centre stamp in both

showing variety no stop (R. 2/3), the former lightly gum toned, fine mint. Rarepositional multiples. S.G. 216/a-217/a, £1077 S$600-800

2185 � �+ 3c.+2c. scarlet and 4c.+2c. dull purple blocks of four, the former with margin at top, thelower left stamp in both showing variety no stop, the 4c. with some red marks on reverseotherwise fine mint. S.G. 216a-217a, £1025. Photo S$600-800

2186 � 3c.+2c. scarlet and 4c.+2c. dull purple, both showing variety no stop, the former withgum a fraction toned otherwise fine mint. S.G. 216a-217a, £1025. Photo S$500-600

2187 * 3c.+2c. scarlet upper left corner block of six (3x2) with plate number, the lower rightcorner stamp showing variety no stop, light diagonal gum crease towards upper leftotherwise a fine positional multiple. S.G. 216a, £475+. Photo S$300-400

1921-33 Watermark Multiple Script CADie Proof

2188 �P Head only for the high values in an oval surround, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.)marked “AFTER HARDENING”, initialled and dated “11/5/22” in pencil, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Specimen Stamps

2189 �S 1c. to $500 set of twenty-six plus unissued 8c. carmine, each overprinted or perforated“SPECIMEN”, a few of the low values a little toned and with minor perf faults otherwisefine. S.G. 218s-240es, £7150. Photo S$3,500-4,500

2190 �S $25 purple and blue on blue overprinted “SPECIMEN”, light gum bend, fine mint. S.G.240bs, £400. Photo S$250-300

2191 �S $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted “SPECIMEN”, good colour, fine mint. S.G.240ds, £4250. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2192 �S Prepared for use but not issued 8c. carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. Scarce.S.G. 240es, £600. Photo S$400-500


2178 � 1c. green (2), 1c. black, 2c., 3c. (2), 4c. dull purple, 4c. red (2), 5c., 6c., 10c. purple onyellow (2), 10c. blue, 21c., 25c., 30c., 45c. (2), 50c. (4), $1, $2 (2) and $5 (5), variousshades/papers, all used, mostly fine. S.G. 193-212, £600+ S$250-300

2179 � $25 purple and blue on blue, centred to upper left, fine mint. S.G. 213, £2500. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2180 � $25 purple and blue on blue, well-centred, fine mint. S.G. 213, £2500. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2181 � $25 purple and blue on blue, fine used. S.G. 213, £650. Photo S$400-500

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Issued Stamps

2193 � 1c. Pl. 1 (4) and 2, 2c. green Pl. 1 (3) and 2, 2c. brown Pl. 1, 3c. Pl. 1 (2), 4c.carmine-red Pl. 2 (2), 4c. violet Pl. (2) and 3 (2), 5c. orange Die I Pl. 7 (2) and 9 (2), 5c. orangeDie II Pl. 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, 5c. brown Die I Pl. 24 and 25, 6c. dull claret Pl. 1(3), 6c. rose-pink Pl. 1, 6c. scarlet Pl. 1 and 2, 10c. blue Pl. 7 (2), 8 and 9, 10c. purpleon yellow Die I Pl. 7 (2), 9 and 25, 10c. purple on yellow Die II Pl. 14 and 15 (2), 12c.Pl. 1 and 2, 21c. Pl. 1, 25c. Type I Die I Pl. 9, 25c. Type I Die II Pl. 10, 25c. Type IIDie II Pl. 14, 30c. Die I Pl. 9, Die II Pl. 10 (2) and 11, 35c. dull purple and orange Pl.1 and 2, 50c. Pl. 11 and 14, $1 Pl. 10 and 14, $2 Pl. 10 and 14 and $5 Pl. 11, values to50c. in blocks of four (different corners) and dollar values in corner pairs, gum toning tobe found throughout and some with foxing on reverse, however most of fine appearance.A good lot. Cat. £1200+ S$500-600

2194 � 1c. (26), 2c. green (32), 3c. (32 including two corner plate number blocks of eight andtwo marginal blocks of four with watermark inverted), 4c. carmine-red (26), 4c. violet(14), 5c. orange Die I (28), 6c. dull claret (66 including corner blocks of twelve, ten,eight, six and four with watermark inverted), 6c. scarlet (6), 10c. blue (22), 10c. purpleon yellow Die I (12), 12c. (12), 21c. (8), 25c. Type I Die II (8), 30c. Die I (2) and 35c.dull purple and orange (5), mostly in corner blocks of four with plate number (muchduplication), gum toning throughout though generally of fine appearance. Cat. £3500+ S$800-1,000

2195 � 1c., 2c. green (2, one with watermark inverted - toned), 2c. brown, 3c. green (2, onewith watermark inverted - lightly toned), 4c. carmine-red, 4c. violet (2, one withwatermark inverted, 4c. orange, 5c. (Dies I and II - toned), 5c. brown Die II, 6c. dullclaret (2, one with watermark inverted), 6c. scarlet, 10c. blue (2, one with watermarkinverted - lightly toned), 10c. purple on yellow (both dies), 12c., 21c., 25c. (all three),30c. (both dies), 35c. dull purple and orange-yellow (2), 35c. scarlet and purple, 50c.,$1, $2 and $5, mounted mint, good to fine. S.G. 218-240a, £550+ S$200-250

2196 � 1c., 2c. (both), 3c., 4c. (all three), 5c. orange (both dies), 5c. brown (both dies), 6c. dullclaret (2, one with watermark inverted), 6c. scarlet, 10c. blue (2, one with watermarkinverted), 10c. purple on yellow (both dies), 12c., 25c. (all three), 30c. (both dies), 35c.(all three), 50c., $1, $2, $5 and $25 (3), all used, good to fine. Cat. £900+ S$400-500

2197 � $25 purple and blue on blue, lovely deep colour, fine mint. S.G. 240b, £1400. Photo S$800-1,000

2198 � $25 purple and blue on blue, fine mint. S.G. 240b, £1400. Photo S$800-1,000

2199 � $25 purple and blue on blue, a pair and two singles all cancelled by Singapore double-ring d.s., one single a touch soiled otherwise fine. S.G. 240b, £800 S$600-800

2200 � $100 black and carmine on blue, fine mint. S.G. 240c, £9500. Photo S$6,000-8,000

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2201 1922 Exhibition, MCA 2c., 4c. (4, two used), 5c. (8, five used including a block of four),8c. (12, six used including a block of four), 25c. (4), 45c. (4, one used), $2 and $5, andScript 1c. (5), 2c. (5, one used), 4c. (4), 5c. (4, one used), 10c. (4, two used) and $1 (2),a few showing overprint varieties, condition good to fine. Cat. £1100+ S$500-600

2202 �� 1922 Exhibition, MCA $5 green and red on blue-green (olive back) showing short firstleg of “M”, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 249, £425. Photo S$350-450



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1933-34 Survey Department Essays2203 �E A collection comprising 4c. Norris Type A marginal block of four and marginal pair in

black and 5c. marginal blocks of six of Type U (3) in black, pale crimson and orange, TypeV (11) in black, brown, chestnut-brown, pink, pale crimson, dark green, bright green,lilac, blue, reddish purple and orange, Type X (4) in brown, pale crimson, lilac and paleblue, Type W (3) in orange, pale crimson and in black and blue (numbered “64”) andType X in dark green (numbered “28”). A fine lot S$8,000-10,000

2204 �E A small group comprising Norris Types G+K se-tenant in black, Type M in red, Type Oin black, Type R in black, Type U lower right pair in black and Type X in brown, fine S$150-180

2205 �E �+ 4c. King George V with frame similar to that current, a marginal block of four in blackshowing guide crosses in each corner, fine. (Norris Type A). Photo S$700-900

2206 �E –– an upper pair from the block of four in bright green, fine. (Norris Type A) S$250-300

2207 �E $5 Travellers Palm in green and blue, a marginal single showing guide crosses in eachcorner, corner crease at top right otherwise fine. (Norris Type B). Photo S$300-400

2208 �E A se-tenant horizontal strip of four showing different frames in a vertical format withoutan inscribed value, in blue on glazed paper showing a guide cross in each corner; a littlesoiled. Scarce. (Norris Types B-E). Photo S$600-800

2209 �E $15 strip of four with different frames and vignettes of the King in vertical format, in blackand blue on glazed paper; a little soiled. (Norris Types F-I). Photo S$600-800

2210 �E $15 horizontal strip of four with different frames and vignettes of the King in a verticalformat, in black on reddish purple (the black slightly misplaced to right) on glazed paper;a little soiled and a tear above first impression. (Norris Types F-I). Photo S$1,000-1,200

2211 �E 5c. side view of King in robes and wearing crown, set in frame inscribed 5c., of a designapproaching that used for the issued stamps but with solid background to head, fourhorizontal strips of three from the top of the block in chestnut-brown, reddish purple,lilac and bright green, fine. (Norris Type R) S$250-300

2212 �E �B 5c. with three-quarter view King George V in uniform, “MALAYA” in positive lettering onwhite background and vignette oval half in solid and half cross-hatched, a marginal blockof six in black with guide crosses in each corner, fine. (Norris Type U) S$400-500

2213 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in pale crimson, fine. (Norris Type U) S$400-500

2214 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in orange, fine. (Norris Type U) S$400-500

2215 �E �B 5c. three-quarter view of King George V in uniform with oval background cross-hatched,a marginal block of six in brown with guide crosses in each corner, fine. (Norris Type V) S$300-400

2216 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in pale crimson, fine. (Norris Type V) S$300-400

2217 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in lilac, fine. (Norris Type V) S$300-400

2218 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in blue, fine. (Norris Type V) S$300-400

2219 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in dark green, fine. (Norris Type V) S$300-400

2220 �E �B 5c. three-quarter view of King George V in uniform with “MALAYA” in negative letteringon a coloured background, and vignette oval background cross-hatched, a marginal blockof six in brown, fine. (Norris Type X) S$400-500

2221 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in pale crimson, fine. (Norris Type X) S$400-500

2222 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in lilac, fine. (Norris Type X) S$400-500

2223 �E �B –– a similar lot as last but in pale blue, fine. (Norris Type X) S$400-500

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2224 �� 1936-37 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, the 40c., 50c. and $2 marginal, fresh and fineunmounted mint. S.G. 260-274, £200 S$150-180

2225 � 1937-41 Die I 1c. to $5 set of eighteen with some additional shades, plus Die I 1c., 8c.,10c., 12c., 40c., 50c., $1, $2 and $5, Die II 2c. orange (2), 5c. and 10c. plus unissued8c. in blocks of four, mostly fine mint. Cat. £1600+ S$800-1,000

Forgeries2226 F�B 2c., 4c., 6c. (2), 8c., 12c., 24c., 30c., 32c. and 96c., each in a Spiro block of twenty-five;

also some loose singles, most by Spiro S$600-800

Meter Marks2227 �P 1927 (24 June) proof strikes of Singapore Meter marks in red for 1c., 2c., 4c. and 6c., all

struck on wove paper and affixed of thin card ex a Middle East archive S$500-600

2228 �P –– proof strikes of Singapore Meter marks in red for 1c., 2c., 4c. and 6c.,on pieces affixedto part pages from a postal archive, a few small stains, and Singapore 1952 2c. and $1proofs strikes in red on wove paper S$400-500

Postage Dues2229 �S 1924-26 1c. to 12c. set of six overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. D1s-D6s, £325 S$200-250

2230 * 1925 (16 Nov.) envelope from Maur, Johore to Singapore, bearing 1925 3c. green tiedby c.d.s. plus Straits Settlements 1c. which has been disallowed, showing triangularframed “T” with Postage Due 1c. and 2c. applied and cancelled on arrival; some veryminor creases. Photo S$200-250

Postal Stationery2231 * A selection with cards (15, three with Postage Dues applied in Dutch Indies, F.M.S. and

Saigon and one to the German Consulate in Nagasaki), envelopes (3, one overprinted“SPECIMEN”) and registered envelopes (2); Singapore stationery cards (5), registeredenvelopes (2) and aerogramme, and 1945 Free Post Period envelopes (11); conditionmixed with viewing essential S$250-300


2232 * 1893 3c. carmine card with coloured “GREETINGS FROM SINGAPORE” on reverse (nativeboy and waterfront scene), unaddressed but with part message; corner crease at lowerright. Very scarce. Photo S$500-600


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2233 * 1893 3c. carmine card with coloured “GREETINGS FROM SINGAPORE” on reverse (twoChinese at roadside and harbour scene), unaddressed but with part message, fine. Veryscarce. Photo S$500-600

Covers and Cancellations

2234 * 1875 (21 Jan.) envelope to Germany, marked “Via Triest”, bearing 1867-72 4c. rose and6c. lilac pair, all clearly cancelled “B/172” (Type K4) and showing the rare small“MALACCA/P.O” double-ring d.s. (Type D3; latest recorded date) alongside withunframed “PD” in red and, on reverse, Singapore Paid (22.1) and arrival datestamps; theenvelope with some stains, mainly peripheral. Very rare. Photo S$15,000-18,000

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2237 �A * 1940 ( Nov.) envelope (242x165mm.) registered from Singapore to New York, marked“Via Pan American Airways”, bearing 1937-41 1c. (corner damage), 2c. pair, 10c. (2),50c., $2 and $5, all clearly cancelled, showing brown sealing tape at left tied by violetCensor h.s. and, on reverse, clear arrival d.s. (29.11); two tears at top and light centralvertical fold. Photo S$350-450

2238 * 1919 (9 Oct.) “Barker” envelope registered from Christmas Island to England, bearingStraits 1c., 4c. pair, 5c. and 10c. bisected vertically, all tied by double-ring d.s. (TypeD2) and showing rare registration d.s. with, on reverse, Colombo (23.10) and London(11.11) transit d.s. Photo S$600-800

2239 * 1941 envelopes (2) from Bangkok to Singapore franked at 15s., one showing framed“THAILAND/IMPLORES FOR/WORLD PEACE” in violet with brown sealing tape at left tied byframed “OPENED BY/CENSOR. 6” and showing, on reverse, “MALAYAN CENSORSHIPREGULATIONS” h.s. in violet, the other (central vertical fold) with brown sealing tape atright tied by framed “OPENED/BY CENSOR. 12” in violet and Thailand red Officially Sealedlabels at left. An interesting pair S$250-300


2235 * 1898-1933 envelopes (26, four registered), stationery card and registered envelopes (2)and picture postcards (5), all from Penang, variously addressed and franked including1898 2c. stationery card to Germany, headed “Neu-Guinea Matupi” and uprated 1c.,1901-35 envelopes (4, one from Thailand) with maritime markings including“PAQUEBOT” and “PENANG/PAQUEBOT” c.d.s., 1910 envelope to San Francisco rated 13c.and cancelled by “DATO KRAMAT” c.d.s., 1910 and 1923 envelopes from Bukil Mertajamto India, 1915, 1931 and 1933 (registered) envelopes from Butterworth to India, 1917envelope from Nebong Tebal to India, 1920 envelope registered from Balik Palau toIndia, 1923 envelope rom Bukit Tambun to India and 1931 envelope from Bayan Lepasto India. Condition a little mixed though an interesting lot S$1,500-2,000

2236 * 1915 Mar.) envelope from Malacca to India bearing, on reverse, 1913 4c. tied by double-ring d.s., showing Penang (27.3) and arrival datestamps alongside and, on face, framed“PASSED/LETTER CENSOR” handstamp in violet. Scarce. Photo S$300-400

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2240 * 1947 (8 Feb.) re-used Trengganu 15c. registered envelope (size K) with single framechop, marked “O.P.S.” and used locally during the BMA period at Penang by thePostmaster, presumably in clearing out old wartime stock, showing blue crayon crossthrough stamp impression with Penang c.d.s. alongside; some faults. Very rare. Photo S$6,500-7,000

Picture Postcards

2241 * 1899-1909 picture postcards (11, three registered) to Germany, variously franked andcancelled including one bearing Germany 10pf. tied by “DEUTSCHESEEPOST/ASIATICHE/HAUPTLINIE” c.d.s., scenes include Singapore Boat Quay, SuburbanPolice Station, View from St. James, Raffles School, South Bridge Road and four differentGreetings from Singapore. A good lot S$600-800

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2246 �S 1874 CA 5c. to 30c., 50c. (91⁄2mm. wide), 60c. (101⁄2mm. wide), $1, $2, $3, $5 and $10imperforate plate proofs plus perforated $25 and $50, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, allwith some original gum and paper adhering to reverse, the 10c. torn in half and rejoined,the $25 with perforations cut off at top. A rare complete set. Barefoot 1-6, 7a, 8a, 14-20.Photo S$4,000-6,000

2247 � 1888-93 CA $100 green and red with sheet margin at top, unused with full original gum(slightly toned). A very fine example of this rare stamp in much above average condition.Barefoot 45; ISC R45. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2248 � 1891 (4 Mar.) Promissory Note (split at centre and joined with adhesive tape) for $3200bearing 1888-93 20c. pair and single and $1, all tied by Penang red embossed datestampsand in 1896 (20 Mar.) a further Selangor 1895 10c., 50c. and $1 were applied andcancelled at Kuala Lumpur Stamp Office; 1908 (22 Aug.) Indenture bearing 1904-10 $2,$25 (2, both with green washed out) and $100 (2, both with yellow faded out), all tiedby Penang red embossed datestamps; and 1925 (10 Nov.) top piece of an Indenturebearing 1921-33 $1, $5 (4) and $25 (3, one with tear across top and one with large tearat left), all tied by Penang red embossed datestamps S$500-600

2249 � 1910 MCA $500 purple and orange cancelled by part Singapore red embossed d.s.,centred to upper left, fine. S.G. 169, £900. Photo S$600-800

2250 � 1912-23 MCA $25 cancelled by oval firm’s chop in violet, $100 (2) cancelled by partembossed red d.s. and by manuscript initials, and $500 cancelled by part red embossedd.s., fine for these. Cat. £1000+. Photo S$600-800

Revenue Documents and Stamps2242 � 1815 (25 Nov.) two page document from Malacca written in Dutch showing Crowned

oval h.s. with manuscript “6 Stuivers” alongside and 1819 doucument written in Dutchand showing a good to fine impression of 1⁄2 Guilder embossed stamp; both a little agedthough fine S$700-900

2243 � 1864 Indenture of lease of land in Singapore showing good to fine impression of 4 RupeeCalcutta type embossed handstamp, fine S$250-300

2244 � 1866 Indenture of lease of land in Singapore showing good to fine impression of 4 RupeeCalcutta type embossed handstamp, two small holes near rim otherwise fine S$250-300

2245 � 1872 (27 Nov.) Indenture showing fine $5 Calcutta type embossed handstamp justtouched by “SINGAPORE” datestamp S$300-400

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2251 � 1912 MCA $500 purple and orange-brown cancelled by part 1915 red embossed d.s., afew minor usage marks on face, fine. S.G. 215, £600. Photo S$300-400

2252 � 1912 MCA $500 purple and orange-brown cancelled by part 1924 red embossed d.s.,well-centred, a trifle soiled otherwise fine. S.G. 215, £600. Photo S$300-400

2253 � 1917 (17 July) Singapore Supreme Court Writ of Summons against Tan Hay Leng ofBangkok, bearing KGV 50c. tied by red embossed seal and GB Consular Service 2/6d.tied by “BRITISH CONSULATE SERVICE/Arms/BANGKOK” circular cachet, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2254 � 1923 (12 Dec.) Indenture bearing KGV $1, $2 and $25 (3, all with faults) tied bySingapore red embossed datestamps; and 1926 (2 Oct.) Indenture bearing 1921-33 $1,$5 (4), $25 and $100 (2), all tied by Penang red embossed datestamps. Photo for latter S$800-1,000

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2255 � 1927 Indenture bearing 1921-33 $1, $2 and $25 (3, one showing dent in upper rightscroll), all tied by Penang red embossed seal, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2256 � 1938 $25 purple and blue on blue, fine mint. S.G. F1, £1200. Photo S$800-1,000

2257 � 1938 $25 purple and blue on blue, large hinge remnant, fine mint. S.G. F1, £1200.Photo S$600-800

2258 � 1938 $25 purple and blue on blue used with Postage 1938 $1 (3), $2 (2) and $5 (2) on1940 (3 May) piece, all cancelled by “SINGAPORE/REGISTRATION” c.d.s., fine. Scarce andmost attractive postal usage. S.G. F1, £600+. Photo



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2261 �P �S 1869 CC 8c. to $12 set of forty, each an imperforate plate proof with part or large partoriginal gum overprinted “SPECIMEN”, all with design touched or cut into on one or moresides, and with some paper adhering to reverse, nevertheless all of good colour and a veryrare complete set. Barefoot 1-40. Photo S$8,000-10,000

Literature

2262 Straits Settlements, the Charles Taylor Collection, London and Brighton Stamp Auctions,with erratum and prices realised. Fine condition for this catalogue which had a tendencyto fall apart S$150-180

2263 Royal Philatelic Society London, Exhibits at Monacophil 2011, pristine S$120-150

Judicial

2260 �S 1868 CC 10c. to $25 set of twenty plus an unlisted $31⁄2 and 1870 CC $100, eachoverprinted “SPECIMEN”, all with perforations cut off at top and at foot, wrinkling andwith paper adhering to reverse, nevertheless all of good colour and appearance. A rare set.Barefoot 1-20, 40. (22). Photo S$8,000-10,000

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2264 �S 1c. to $5 set of fourteen perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 1s-18s, £800 S$600-800

2265 � �+ 8c. grey, prepared but not officially issued, a block of four with gum a little brown, finemint. A very scarce multiple. Cat. £1800. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2266 �� 15c. bright ultramarine with black overprint, a marginal vertical strip of three showingadditional overprints on selvedge, fine mint, mounted in the selvedge only. BrandonCertificate (1999). C.W. 38a. Photo S$400-500

2267 F 50c. black on green postal forgery, fine “used”. Photo S$200-250

MALAYAN UNION

2268 � 1945 prepared but unissued Victory 8c. carmine, a touched oxidised in places otherwisefine mint. Cat. £500. Photo S$250-300

MALAYAN STATES

2269 A mint and used collection on leaves and housed in a carton, all States with 1948Wedding, also included are Federated Malay States including 1900 on Negri Sembilan 1c.to 50c. and on Perak 5c., 10c. and $1 mint, 1900 CC $1 and $5 used, 1904-12 $1, $2and $5 mint and 1922-34 Script $1 (both), $2 and $5 mint, Malayan Postal Union 1936-38 1c. to 50c. mint, 1945-49 1c. to 20c. mint and 1951-63 1c. to 20c. mint; Johore1918-20 MCA $3, $4 and $5 used, 1949-55 1c. to $5 used and Postage Due 1938 1c.to 12c. mint; Johore 1949-55 1c. to $5 and 1960 1c. to $5 mint; Kedah 1937 10c. to$5, 1950-55 1c. to $5, 1957 1c. to $5 and 1959-61 1c. to $5 mint; Kelantan 1937-401c. to $5 mint and to $2 used, 1951-55 1c. to $5 and 1957-63 1c. to $5 mint; Malacca1954-57 1c. to $5 mint and used, 1957 1c. to $5 mint and 1960-62 1c. to $5 mint;Negri Sembilan 1935-41 1c. to $5, 1949-55 1c. to $5 and 1957-63 1c. to $5 mint;Pahang 1935-41 1c. to $5, 1950-56 1c. to $ and 1957-63 1c. to $5 mint; Penang1949-52 1c. to $5 mint and used, 1954-57 1c. to $5, 1957 1c. to $5 and 1960 1c. to $5 mint;Perak 1900 3c. on $1 used, 1935-37 1c. to $5 mint, 1938-41 to $5 used, 1950-56 1c.to $5 mint and used and 1957-61 1c. to $5 mint; Perlis 1951-55 1c. to $5 mint and to$5 used and 1957-62 1c. to $5 mint; Selangor 1935-41 1c. to $5 mint, 1941 $1, $2 andunissued $5, 1949-55 1c. to $5 and 1957-61 1c. to $5 mint; Trengganu 1922-41 MCA$5 and Script to $3, 1949-55 1c. to $5 and 1957-63 1c. to $5 mint; plus a range ofMalaysia. Condition generally good to fine S$8,000-10,000

2270 � A mint predominantly KG VI collection in an album, all stuck down, including BMA1945-48 1c. to $5 and Revenue 1945 $25 and $100 (blunt top right corner, FederatedMalay States 1922-34 $5 green and red on green, Johore 1949-55 1c. to $5 less 30c.,Kedah 1937 10c. to $5 and 1950-55 1c. to $5 less 30c., Kelantan 1951-55 1c. to $5 less30c., Malacca 1949-52 1c. to $5, Negri Sembilan 1949 1c. to $5 less 30c., Pahang 1950-56 1c. to $5 less 30c., Penang 1949-52 1c. to $5, Perak 1950-56 1c. to $5 less 30c.,Perlis 1951-55 1c. to $5 less 30c., Selangor 1941 unissued $5 and 1949-55 1c. to $5 less30c., Singapore 1948 1948 perf 14 1c. to $5 all marginal with plate number (detachedon $5), Trengganu 1921-41 $3, $25, $50 and $100 (all a little soiled around perfs) and1949-55 1c. to $5 less 30c., also 1948 Wedding for each state, all the high values withplate number, plus a scattering of Japanese Occupation issues S$2,500-3,000

2271 �S A miscellaneous selection overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, comprising StraitsSettlements (14 with 1902-03 set to $5 less 3c., 1906 $25 an 1921 $5), Federated MalayStates (16 with 1900 $1 to $25 and Postage Due set), Johore (16 with 1922-41 $1 to$10, two of each), Kedah 1912 set less $2, Pahang 1933-41 set, Perak (34 with 1892-95set, 1895 3c. on 5c., 1895-99 and 1935-37 sets), Selangor 1894 3c. on 5c. and 1895 3c.to both 50c.) and Trengganu 1921-41 Script 1c. to $5 (11 values); some without gumthough largely mint; faults in places though some very fine. Viewing essential. Notionalcat. £6,345 S$2,000-2,500


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2272 � A mint collection, housed in a box, including Kedah 1912-79 complete less 1922Exhibition but with some duplication plus 1937 $1 complete sheet; the other States plusNorth Borneo 1948-79 with 1948 Weddings and a few complete KGVI and QE sets, alsoMalayan Federation and Malaysia 1963-78; some light gum toning throughout S$1,000-1,200

2273 A selection comprising Straits Settlements Entertainments Duty 10c. and 20c. unused;Kedah 1937 $25 mint; Pahang 1898 $1 mint (a few fox marks); Perak 1898 $3 fiscallyused, 1900 3c. on $1 postally used, 3c. on $2 mint and Revenue 1936 $25 unused(foxing), 1949-52 $25 (2, one perf. 13) and $100 used S$400-500

2274 �� Malacca 1965 Orchids 10c. lower left corner block of four with colour bars (lightly toned)showing a major shift of the black, green and red upwards; Pahang 1965 Orchids 20c.lower right corner block of four with plate numbers (lightly toned) showing a majordownward shift of the green; Perak 1979 Orchids 15c. block of ten (2x5) showing 5mm.shift of vertical perforations to right; and Selangor 1971 Butterflies 10c. with black(country name outline, denomination and parts of butterfly) omitted, two small light tonespots on reverse not affecting fine appearance. All are unmounted S$300-400

FEDERATED MALAY STATES

2275 � 1900 $1 and $2, 1900-01 $1 and $2 and 1904 $1 mint; 1900-01 $5 and $25, 1904 $2,$5 and $25 fiscally used; the mint fine, the used generally good to fine. S.G. cat. £820for mint S$600-800


2276 � 1900 on stamps of Perak, $25 green and orange, a lovely example well-centred exampleof excellent colour, unused with large part original gum. A fine example of this verydifficult stamp. S.G. 14, £15,000. Photo S$26,000-30,000

2277 � 1904-22 MCA 1c. grey and green, 1c. green Die I, 3c. grey-brown and brown, 4c. greyand rose, 5c. green and carmine on yellow, 5c. deep green and carmine on yellow, 8c.grey and ultramarine, 8c. grey-brown and ultramarine (2, one with watermark upright),10c. grey-brown and claret, 10c. black and claret, 10c. grey-brown and purple, 10c. blackand purple, 10c. jet-black and bright purple, 20c., 50c. grey and orange, 50c. grey-brownand orange-brown and 50c. black and orange-brown, mounted mint, some a littletoned/gum toned. Cat. £800+ S$300-400

2278 � 1904-22 MCA $25 green and orange, good colour, fine mint. S.G. 51, £2000. Photo S$1,500-1,800


2279 �P 1922-24 8c. die proof of the frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “Appd”,initialled and dated “11.10.32”, fine. Photo S$400-500

2280 �P –– 25c. die proof of the frame in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “G, FMS7531” and “Appd”, initialled and dated “5.4.29”, fine. Photo S$400-500

2281 � –– $1 (both), $2 (both) and $5 (both), mounted mint. S.G. 76-81, £648 S$300-400


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2282 * 1902 (9 Aug.) envelope from Tapah to India bearing, on reverse, 1c. (4) and 4c. (2), allcancelled by Type D3 d.s. and showing Teluk Anson and Penang transit d.s. alongside;1904 (6 Apr.) picture postcard from Seremban to Melbourne, bearing 1c. (3) tied byType D6 c.d.s. and showing Port Dickson and Singapore transit d.s. alongside; 1906 (17Sept.) 10c. registered envelope from Teluk Anson to Belgium, uprated with 8c., cancelledby Type R5 and showing Type R2 registration d.s.; and 1909 (30 May) envelope fromSeremban to USA, bearing 8c. tied by Type D7, showing blue crayon “16” and “2/30c”,New York 6c. due d.s. and with US Postage Due 2c. (3) cancelled in manuscript. Aninteresting group S$250-300

2283 * 1903 (31 Oct.) envelope from Kuala Lipis to Seoul, bearing 1c., 3c. and 4c. tied by TypeD4), showing Victoria Hong Kong (13.11) and arrival datestamps with, on reverse, Raub(31.10), Kwala Kubu (2.11), Singapore (4.11) and Nagasaki (20.11) transit datestamps;the envelope with some light overall discolouration. A rare destination S$200-250

2284 * 1905 (6 July) envelope registered from Ipoh to Singapore, franked at 13c.; 1906 (4 Oct.)OGS envelope registered from Seremban to London franked at 14c.; 1908 (8 Apr.)envelope registered from Seremban to Singapore, franked at 21c. and showing circular-framed “AR”; 1908 (17 Nov.) envelope from Kuala Lumpur to USA franked at 8c.; 1908(20 Dec.) Chinese red band envelope from Teluk Anson to Kampar franked at 3c.; 1911(29 Nov.) picture postcard from Kuala Selangor to England franked at 3c.; and 1918 (19June) envelope registered from Gemas to Singapore franked at 14c. An interesting lot S$400-500

2285 * 1907 (30 Mar.) 10c. registered envelope (size G) from Ipoh to India, uprated 4c. andcancelled by Type D6 d.s.; 1907 (26 Sept.) 5c. registered envelope (size H; faults) fromRaub to Penang, uprated 8c. and cancelled by Type D8 d.s.; and 1915 (25 Mar.) 10c.registered envelope (size H; slightly truncated at left) from Kuala Lumpur to New Yorkuprated 23c. Condition a little mixed S$200-250

Revenue Stamps2286 � 1900-01 overprinted “Judicial” in red on 5c., 10c., 20c., 50c. and $2, and 1903 10c.,

25c., 50c., $1, $2, $5, $10, $25 and $50 (the last two with some light discolouration),all cancelled by Magistrate’s Court Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s.; six are on small pieces,condition generally fine. Barefoot cat. £198 S$150-180

2287 � 1926-28 $250 purple and blue, unused and affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 5. Photo S$400-500

MALAYAN FEDERATION

2288 1963 $25, $100 and $250 used; Malaysia 1982 $25 and $100 used, $500 and $1000mint, 1985 $100 and 1990 perf. 121⁄2 $10 and $100 used, the last three on pieces. AlsoSingapore 1960 Advertisement Licence bearing 50c. with red seal cancellation. Barefoot,£200+ S$250-300

JOHORE

2289 � 1896-99 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, the 1c. with surface abrasion at right, the others freshand fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 39-53, £300 S$180-220

2290 * 1896 envelope to India, bearing 1896 3c. tied by circular “BANDER MAHARANI/Star andCrescent/MUAR” h.s., in combination with Straits Settlements 8c. tied by Singapore c.d.s.(20.10) and showing circular undated “BANDER MAHARANI/MUAR” in red with arrivaldatestamp on reverse; the envelope a little torn or creased in places and toned. Photo S$250-300

PROVENANCE:David Springbett, March 1994

2291 �� 1904 $50 fresh unmounted mint and $100 (soiled) fiscally used. S.G. 76, 77, £485 S$400-500


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2292 * 1904 (3 Mar.) “ON JOHORE GOVERNMENT SERVICE” envelope (with embossed headedletter) from the State Secretary addressed to Singapore, showing “JOHORE BAHRU” c.d.s.in red with arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope a little soiled and with tear in flap. Also1904 (July) Singapore permit for the possession of ammunition showing large circular“LICENSING OFFICER/Crown/ARMS ACT” cachet in violet. Photo S$200-250

2293 � 1922-41 Script 1c. to $10 set of twenty-three, the 5c. and 12c. ultramarine used and the2c. with some tone spots on reverse, the rest fresh and fine mint. S.G. 103-125 S$400-500

2294 �S 1926 Script $500 blue and red, two horizontal pairs reconstructed as a “block” of four,each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, very fresh and fine with large part to almost full originalgum. A most remarkable multiple and a magnificent exhibition item. S.G. 128s, £4800.Photo S$10,000-12,000

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2295 * 1933 (3 Aug.) envelope (217x173mm.; with original enclosure), with printed “VS3AE” atupper left, from H.H. Tengku Temmengong Ahmad, son of Sultan Sir Ibrahim and theState Commissioner in Muar, addressed locally and bearing 1922 10c. dull purple andyellow bisected diagonally and clearly tied by “MUAR/3” double-ring d.s. Probably theonly known example. Ceremuga Certificate (2005). Photo S$3,000-4,000

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2296 * 1940 Air Mail Letter Card to Sydney with “POSTAGE PAID/12 CENTS/JOHORE” in redcancelled by A.I.F. F.P.O. No. 18 c.d.s. and showing framed “AUSTRALIANIMPERIAL/FORCE/PASSED BY CENSOR/356” in red; central vertical fold S$350-450

2297 * 1942 (Jan.) envelope to Australia, bearing 1922-41 5c. and 10c. (2 on striated paper, onedamaged) tied by “AUST BASE P.O./28” c.d.s. and showing framed “AUSTRALIANIMPERIAL/FORCE/PASSED BY CENSOR/145” in violet; some staining, mainly on reverse.Photo S$700-900

Revenue Stamps

2298 � 1950 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Barefoot 6-8. Photo S$3,000-4,000


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2299 * 1922 (11 Apr.) envelope registered from Alor Star to Klang, franked at 17c. and showingKuala Lumpur Registration Branch transit c.d.s.; 1929 (31 Oct.) envelope from Alor Starto India franked at 6c.; 1932 (17 July) envelope from Kulim to India franked at 8c.; and1934 (Dec.) envelope registered from Alor Star to Melbourne and carried by ImperialAirways S$200-250

2300 � 1937 10c. to $5 set of nine, all a little gum toned otherwise fine. S.G. 60-68, £275 S$140-160

2301 �� B 1957 5c. carmine-lake marginal block of twenty (4x5) with imprint, showing dramaticmisplacement of perforations, fine unmounted mint. ISC 113a, $2000+. S.G. 95var S$250-300

2302 �� 1959 Pictorial 50c. marginal horizontal pair, both showing fine and strong offset of thevignette on reverse, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 111var S$100-120

2303 �� + 1965 Orchids 20c. block of four, the right pair with bright purple (blooms) omitted,the left pair with partial omission, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 121a, £1100+. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Revenue Stamps

2304 � 1937 $25 black and brown, $100 black and slate-violet and $500 black and green, allunused and each affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 4-6. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2305 � 1950 $25 rose-red and deep brown, $100 lilac and black and $250 black and green, allunused and each affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 7-9. Photo S$4,000-5,000

KELANTAN

2306 � 1937-40 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, all a little gum toned and the 4c. with a pulled perf attop otherwise fine. S.G. 40-54, £1300 S$600-800

2307 � 1937-40 $5 vermilion and lake, fresh and fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 54, £800.Photo S$600-800

2308 * 1938 (26 Apr.) photographic picture postcard to France bearing, on picture side, 19376c. tied by “TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2, later than recorded) S$250-300


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2309 * 1938 (16 May) 2c. stationery card to Zanzibar, uprated with 1937 2c. and tied by“TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3 State 2; a very early date), fine. A raredestination. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2310 �� + 1965 Orchids 5c., a marginal imperforate block of four, some very slight yellowing togum otherwise fine unmounted mint. Unlisted in S.G.; ISC 102g, $1600. Photo S$300-400

Revenue Stamps

2311 � 1950 $25 brown and red, $100 blue and violet and $250 green and black, all unused andeach affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Barefoot 2-4. Photo S$6,000-8,000

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2312 � 1950 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece. Rare. Barefoot 1-3. Photo S$4,000-5,000

NEGRI SEMBILAN

2313 1891 (Aug.) 2c. mint blocks of twenty-one and eight, strip of five and singles (2, oneused), 1891-94 1c. top left corner used block of eight (2x4) with plate number andsingles (4, one overprinted “SPECIMEN” and two used), 2c. (2, one used) and 5c. (smallabrasion at left), 1895-99 1c., 3c. (5, four used), 5c. and 8c., and 1898-1900 4c. on 1c.top left corner block of four with plate number and singles (3, one used), 4c. on 3c., 4c.on 5c. (9 including a block of four, and one used) and 4c. in green on 8c.; conditiongenerally fine. Cat. £370+ S$150-180

2314 �� B 1965 Orchids 5c., a block of nine with variety red (leaves, etc) omitted, the odd veryminor and light tone spot on reverse otherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 83c, £900 S$600-800

Revenue Stamps

2315 � 1936-39 $25 purple and blue on blue, unused and affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot5. Photo S$400-500

2316 � –– $100 black and red on blue, unused and affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Barefoot 6.Photo S$800-1,000

2317 � 1950 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, each marginalwith plate number, all unused and affixed to small piece, the $250 with part of top rightcorner torn away. Barefoot 7-9. Photo S$800-1,000

PAHANG

2318 1889-99 a mainly mint range including 1889 2c. with Type 2, 1891-95 1c. (10, oneoverprinted “SPECIMEN” and three used), 2c. (7, three used) and 5c. (9, five used), 1895-99 3c. (5, two used), 4c. (5, four used) and 5c. (3 used), and 1899 4c. on 5c. and 4c. on8c. (4); condition mixed. Cat. £570+ S$200-250

2319 � 1889 (Jan.) 10c. slate, unused with large part original gum. S.G. 3, £225 S$120-150

2320 � 1898 $1 green and pale green, centrally cancelled by Pahang c.d.s. (5.10.98), goodcolours and a fine example of this difficult stamp. S.G. 23, £650. Photo S$500-600

MALACCA

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2326 � 1950 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Barefoot 5-7. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2321 � 1899 4c. on 8c. dull purple and ultramarine, variety surcharge inverted, neatly cancelledby part 1899 Ulu Pahang c.d.s., strong colours, very fine. S.G. 25a, £1700. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2322 � 1899 4c. on 8c. dull purple and ultramarine, variety surcharge double, fine unused withpart original gum. S.G. 25b, £950. Photo S$500-600

2323 �� + 1950-56 1c. to $5 set of twenty-one in marginal blocks, many from a corner with someshowing plate number(s), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 53-73, £480 S$300-400

2324 �� 1977 Butterflies 15c. horizontal pairs, one showing major shift of black (value andcountry’s inscription) shifted upwards, the other pair showing major shift of black(portrait and crest) downwards, fine unmounted mint. ISC 112a, 112b, $1200 S$150-180

Revenue Stamps

2325 � 1936 $25 purple and blue on blue, unused and affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 4.Photo S$500-600

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2327 � �B 1960 (Mar.) 50c. black and blue, a lower right corner block of twenty-four (3x8; folded)with plate numbers and part imprint, the top block of nine imperforate, unused withalmost full original gum; some tropicalisation/foxing, predominantly on reverse andbarely affecting appearance. A major Q.E. rarity and a startling multiple of this error. S.G.62a, £3400+. Photo S$3,000-4,000

2328 �� + 1965 Orchids 1c., a lower left corner block of four with colour bars showing majordownward shift of the grey, a very slight yellowing of the gum otherwise fine unmountedmint. With matching normal block for comparison. S.G. 81 S$200-250

Revenue Stamps

2329 � 1949 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 purple, each an upper leftcorner example with plate number, all unused and each affixed to small piece, fine. Analmost certainly unique set. Barefoot 1-3. Photo S$8,000-10,000


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2330 � �B 1878 2c. brown overprinted Crescent, Star and “P” in oval, a corner block of six [3-6/10-12] originally from the block of forty-one in the Dr. Wood collection, unused with partoriginal gum (usual dry gum as with all known unused examples), fine. A major rarity.S.G. 1, £12,000. Photo S$8,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:Dr. Cheah Way Mun, June 2004

2331 1881-1900 mainly mint range including 1881 CC 2c. with Type 5 (2), 1882-83 CA 2c.with Type 11, 1884-91 2c. with Types 14 (26, seventeen used), 16 (9, three used), 17(5, all used, one cancelled in red) and 19, 1887-89 1c. on 2c. with Types 32 (4, two used)and 33, 1891 with bar through value 1c. on 2c. Types 30 (5, two used), 41 (2), 24 (used)and 37, and 1900 3c. on $1 and 3c. on $2; condition a little mixed. Cat. £600+ S$250-300

2332 � 1883 (July) 2c. on 4c. rose with Type 11, unused without gum, small corner crease atupper left and a little soiled. A good space-filler. S.G. 15, £1200. Photo S$250-300

2333 � –– 2c. on 4c. rose with Type 9, neatly cancelled by part Larut-1 c.d.s., some stamp albumoffset on reverse, fine. S.G. 16, £300. Photo S$200-250

2334 � 1884-91 2c. pale rose with Type 14, variety overprint double, unused with small partoriginal gum, small thin at top and two firm’s h.s. on reverse otherwise fine. Scarce. S.G.17a, £650. Photo S$250-300

2335 � 1887-91, a predominantly mint study/part reconstruction of the 1c. on 2c. surchargewithout and with bar; the without bar comprises Types 30 (136, including one withsurcharge double; twenty-one are used), 32 (21 including a pair with one showingvariety “PREAK”; two are used), 33 (33, seven are used), 34 (40, eight are used), 34 (40,eight are used) and 37 (24, three are used), some are in multiples including blocks oftwenty, twelve and six (2) and vertical strips of ten, six five and four; the with bar compriseTypes 30 (92 including two showing narrow “O”; eight are used), 41 (32, one used),34 (62, three are used) and 37 (28, two are used), some are in multiples including blocksof fifteen, eight and four plus vertical strips of six and three, also a complete lower rightpane of sixty (faded); condition fine throughout. A superb starter lot for the newcomerbut also a very useful lot for the specialist S$8,000-10,000


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2336 � 1891 2c. rose with overprint in bold Roman capitals (Type 20), a horizontal pair, freshand fine unused with large part original gum. A unique multiple in private hands. R.P.S.Certificate (1967). S.G. 23, £7000. Photo S$18,000-22,000

Note: The adjoining pair is in the Royal Collection

PROVENANCE:Dorning Beckton Dr. F.E. Wood, December 1964 William Frazer, June 2003 Dr. Cheah Way Mun, June 2004


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2337 1895-99 1c. dull purple and green, alower right corner block of twelve (4x3)with plate number (some faults inselvedge), a pair with one showingmalformed “C” and a single overprinted“SPECIMEN”; also 1c. pair and 2c. on 1899(24 Feb.) envelope from Taiping toLondon, 3c. on reverse of 1899 (1 Aug.)envelope from Tapah to Penang and 4c.on reverse of 1899 (28 Nov.) envelopefrom Port Weld to India S$250-300

2338 * 1898 (24 Oct.) wrapper with enclosurefrom Teluk Anson to India, bearing StraitsSettlements 1894 8c. tied by Type D4squared-circle d.s.; light discolourationand some light staining at edges,nevertheless a scarce item complete withpapers S$300-400

2339 � 1900 Provisional 3c. on $1 green and pale green with watermark inverted,showing variety thinner “t” in “Cent”,unused with part original gum, green alittle faded otherwise fine. Rare. S.G.86aw. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2340 � 1900-01 Ipoh Provisionals,“Postal/Receipt for” 1c. and 3c., bothcancelled by squared-circle datestamps,the former for Tanjong Malim; the former with straight-edge at right anddiagonal crease at lower left otherwisefine. Photo S$400-500PROVENANCE:William Frazer, June 2003

2341 � �B 1900 “One/Cent.” on 5c. dull purple andolive-yellow, a top left corner pane of sixty(6x10) with plate number, [26] showingantique “e” in “One” and [52] showingantique “e” in Cent”; toned andhorizontal crease though the fifth row.S.G. 83/a/b, £359 S$120-150

2342 �� 1935-37 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, fresh andfine unmounted mint. S.G. 88-102, £225

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2343 � 1938-41 1c. to $5 set of nineteen, all a little gum toned and the 1c. with a pulled perf attop otherwise fine. S.G. 103-121, £1000 S$500-600

2344 * 1938-41 2c. orange showing variety malformed “2c” used with Negri Sembilan 1935-41 10c. and 15c. on 1941 (19 Nov.) envelope (237x118mm.) registered to India, all tiedby “SEREMBAN F.M.S./REGISTERED” oval d.s. and showing, on face despatch and arrivalcensor chops. Rare. S.G. 105a. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2345 �� 1965 Orchids 15c. horizontal pair, the right stamp with magenta (background)virtually omitted, fine unmounted mint. A stunning error. S.G. 168c, £1400. Photo S$800-1,000

Revenue Stamps

2346 � 1936 $25 purple and blue on blue and $100 black and red on blue, both unused unusedand affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 33-34. Photo S$1,200-1,500


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2347 � 1949 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 35-37. Photo S$3,000-4,000

PERLIS

2348 * 1928 (30 Aug.) Kedah 15c. registered envelope to Penang, uprated with 4c. (2), allcancelled by “KANGAR/PERLIS” double-ring d.s. (Type D4), showing registration labelalongside with arrival datestamp (31.8) on reverse; some light foxing. Rare. Photo S$3,000-4,000

Revenue Stamps

2349 � 1951 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Photo S$8,000-10,000

SELANGOR

2350 � 1882-83 CA 2c. brown with Type 9, neatly cancelled by two part strikes of “PAID” h.s. inred and “B/172” obliterator, fine. S.G. 9, £500. Photo S$300-400

2351 � 1883-85 2c. pale rose with Type 4, fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 22,£225 S$120-150

2352 � 1885-91 used range comprising 2c. with Types 26, 28 bright rose horizontal withoutstop, 29, 30, 32, 33 and 34, generally fine. Cat. £350+ S$160-200

2353 �S 1895-99 3c. to $5 set of eleven overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the 3c. without gum and a fewshort perfs, otherwise fine mounted mint. S.G. 54s-64s, £500 S$250-300

2354 � 1895-99 $10 green and purple, good colours, light gum crease, fine mint. S.G. 65, £850.Photo S$700-900



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2355 �S 1895-99 $25 green and orange overprinted “SPECIMEN”, well-centred and of excellentcolour, fine mint. S.G. 66s, £375. Photo S$250-300

2356 �� B 1965 Orchids 2c., a lower left corner block of twelve (3x4) with colour bars, varietyyellow (flower) omitted, the merest trace of the odd tone spot on reverse otherwise fineunmounted mint. S.G. 137b, £900 S$600-800

2357 �� 1965 Orchids 10c. horizontal strip of five, the last two with red omitted, the middlestamp red virtually omitted and the second stamp with partial omission, fine unmountedmint. S.G. 140a, £300+ S$250-300

2358 �� 1965 Orchids 20c., a horizontal pair from the foot of the sheet showing a major 5mm.shift of the black to left, very slightly toned otherwise fine unmounted mint. Withmatching pair for comparison. S.G. 142var. Photo S$200-250

Postal Stationery Cards

2359 * 1891 1c. green (3) comprising 1898 (28 Jan.) used locally at Kuala Lumpur, 1898 (3Aug.) used from Kuala Lumpur to Serendah, and 1900 (28 Nov.) reply half of reply paidcard from Serendah to England and uprated with 1895 2c. orange S$120-150

Revenue Stamps

2360 � 1888 overprinted “SELANGOR” reading upwards on $1, $2, $5 and $25 block of four(slightly rounded lower left corner), all cancelled by Stamp Office, Kuala Lumpur ovald.s.; some light stains S$250-300

2361 1895-99 $5 mint (trace of soiling at top), $1, $2, $3, $10 and $25 together with 1936Revenue $25 (a couple of short perfs.) fiscally used; generally good to fine for these S$300-400

2362 � 1936-39 $25 purple and blue on blue and $100 black and red on blue, both unused andaffixed to small pieces, fine. Barefoot 102-103. Photo S$800-1,000

2363 � 1950 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $250 black and green, all unusedand each affixed to small piece, fine. Barefoot 104-105. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2364 � Judicial 1897-1902 overprinted “J” in black on 5c., 10c., 50c., $1, $2, $3, $5, $10 and$25 (faded); overprinted “Judicial” in black on 50c., $1, $2, $3, $5 and overprinted“Judicial” in red on $1 pair, $2 and $5; all cancelled by Magistrate’s Court, KualaLumpur double-ring d.s., condition generally fine. Barefoot cat. £272 S$250-300

2365 � Judicial 1897-1902 overprinted “J” in black on $25 green and orange (4), all affixed topiece and cancelled by Magistrate’s Court, Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s. (17.2.1903).Photo S$450-550

SUNGEI UJONG

2366 � 1881 2c. brown with Types 12+14, fine used. S.G. 11, unpriced. Photo S$200-250

2367 � 1882 2c. brown with Type 15 without stops, fine unused without gum. S.G. 13, £275 S$120-150

2368 � 1882 2c. pale rose (2) with Types 16+14 and 12+18, both fine unused with part originalgum. S.G. 19, 21; £290 S$150-180

2369 � 1885-90 mint range comprising 2c. with Types 22 (small thin), 23 (2, one with a slight“jump” print - no gum), 26, 27, 28 and 30, generally fine. Cat. £410 S$160-180

2370 � 1891 2c. on 24c. with Type 34, unused without gum. S.G. 49, £275 S$120-150


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2371 �P 1910-19 1c. to $25 and 1921-41 MCA set of three and Script 1c, to $100 set of twenty-one (no 5c. grey and deep brown), all overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, fresh mint;the 1912 $25 with surface defects at top though generally fine. Cat. c. £3,450 S$1,000-1,200

2372 � 1910-19 1c. to $25 set of nineteen with 1c. (2), 2c. and 10c. shades, mint and generallyfine. S.G. 1-18, £2,075. Photo for $25 S$1,500-2,000

2373 � 1910-19 1c. to $5 set of eighteen, good to fine mint; $5 with hinge remainder. S.G. 1-17, £475 S$300-400

2374 � 1910-19 MCA $25 rose-carmine and green, fairly well-centred and of good colours, finelightly mounted mint. S.G. 18, £1600. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2375 � 1917-18 Red Cross mint selection (48) including all three values with varieties commaafter “2c” (two of each), and “CSOSS” for “CROSS” (2c. on 3c. faults), 2c. on 3c.marginal pair with “SS” in “CROSS” inverted with the variety in the margin, and 2c. on3c. marginal pair with one showing “2” in thick block type, generally good to fine S$350-400

2376 � 1921-41 MCA $1 to $5 and Script 1c. to $5 set of nineteen, good to fine mint. S.G. 23-44, £965 S$600-700

2377 1921-41 MCA $1 to $5 and Script 1c. to $5 set of nineteen, mint, 1c. mint, 2c., 3c. and8c. used on ordinary paper, not all guaranteed, $100 fiscally used, and 1941 Surcharges,two of each mint; generally good to fine. Also postal stationery cards (2) and registeredenvelope overprinted “SPECIMEN” S$800-1,000

2378 � 1921-41 Script $5 green and red on yellow, fine lightly mounted mint. S.G. 44, £500.Photo S$300-400

1922 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition Issue

2379 � 2c. to $5 set of eleven, 2c. to $1 less 5c. with variety oval last “O” in “BORNEO”, 2c. to$1 with damaged or thin first “I” in “EXHIBITION”, and four others; generally good tofine mint. Photo for $5 S$500-600

2380 � 2c., 4c., 5c., 10c., 25c. (2), 50c. (2), $1 and $5, all variety raised stop after“EXHIBITION”, unused with part original gum and paper adherences in places. S.G. 48c-58c group, £745. Photo for $5 S$400-500

2381 � 2c. to $3, with additional 4c. and 5c., all variety small second “A” in “MALAYA”, unusedwith part original gum and paper adherences in places; generally good to fine. S.G. 48d-57d, £581. Photo for $3 S$400-500

2382 � 2c., 4c. (2, one in pair with normal) and 5c. to $1, variety no stop, part original gum withpaper adherences in places; 5c. toned. S.G. 48f-56f, £1,080 S$500-600

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2383 � 1941 prepared for use but not issued due to the Japanese Occupation, 2c. yellow-orange,6c. grey, 8c. rose and 15c. ultramarine, fresh mint; fine. Cat. £1,300 S$800-1,000

2384 � 1948-2007 mint collection including 1948 Wedding $5 (2), 1949-55 sets (2), 1957 set(2), 1979 Flower progressive plate proof singles (10) and blocks of four (5), booklets (4),etc.; generally fine S$350-400



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2385 �� 1965 Orchids 15c., a lower left corner strip of five with colour bars, the centre stamp withblack (country name and portrait) omitted, the fourth stamp with black virtuallyomitted, the corner stamp with black mark on reverse, otherwise fine unmounted mint.A startling error. S.G. 105a, £1600+. Photo S$2,000-25,000

Postage Due Stamps

2386 1936 1c. photographic essay on small piece dated “1.11.36”, set of four perforated“SPECIMEN” and issued set of four in corner pairs with plate number and singles, good tofine mint S$500-600

Revenue Stamps

2387 � 1950 $25 red and deep brown, $100 purple and slate and $250 black and green, each alower right corner example with plate number ($25 missing right margin), all unused andaffixed to small piece, fine. Almost certainly a unique set. Barefoot 5-7. Photo S$10,000-12,000


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2388 * 1911 (28 Mar.) parcel wrapping (295x170mm.) registered to Vienna, bearing 1910-191c. (10), 3c. (10) and 4c. (7) making up a 68c. rate, all tied by “TRENGGANU” double-ring d.s. (Type D1 and showing Type R1 registration d.s. A most attractive andremarkable franking. Photo S$10,000-12,000


2389 * 1913 (8 Apr.) 3c. stationery card to Java clearly tied by very rare “KUALAKEMAMAN/TRENGGANU” circular h.s. (Type D1) with “8 APR 1913” alongside, both inviolet, partly overstruck by arrival c.d.s. and showing Singapore transit d.s. (10.4) at upperleft; card with light crease at left. Believed to be one of only two examples recorded oncover. Photo S$10,000-12,000


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2390 * 1915 (6 Apr.) picture postcard (Malaywoman) to Switzerland bearing, onpicture side, 4c. tied by bi-lingual“TRENGGANU” c.d.s. and showing, onmessage side, Singapore transit d.s.(10.4). Photo S$300-400

2391 * 1921 (17 Mar.) 4c. stationery card toOswald Marsh in London, neatlycancelled by bi-lingual “TRENGGANU”datestamp; fine S$300-400

2392 * 1939 (30 Nov.) envelope (opened-out) from Besut to England, bearing1921-41 3c. and 5c. tied by bi-lingualc.d.s. and with censor label and cachetat left S$400-500

PROVENANCE:“Stolz”, September 2010

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Single Frame Chop

2393 � �B Selangor $1 black and red on blue block of six (2x3), the lower left stamp showing varietyhandstamp inverted, fine mint. ISC J102b/a. Photo S$800-1,000

PROVENANCE:Dr. Cheah Way Mun, February 2003

Postal Stationery

2394 * 15c. registered envelope (size K) overprinted “DAI NIPPON/2602/PENANG”, unused; afew small faults though generally fine for an envelope of this size S$1,500-1,800

Penang2395 * 15c. registered envelope (size K) with Uchiburi seal, unused; central vertical fold and

some other minor imperfections, nevertheless in a fine state of preservation for an item ofthis size. Rare S$2,000-2,500

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2396 � 1942 (Mar.) $25 purple and blue on blue, $100 purple and red on blue and $500 purpleand orange, each handstamped with Okugawa seal in red and cancelled by “DAINIPPON/STAMP OFFICE PENANG” oval d.s. in violet, the $500 on small piece; the $25 withtwo pulled perfs at top, otherwise fine. An extremely rare set of high values. B.P.A.Certificate (2011) for each. Photo S$30,000-40,000

Revenue Stamps

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2397 * 1942 (22 June) 8c. stationery envelope to Tanjong Malim, clearly cancelled by “LABIS”c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing red censor chop at left; a few minor imperfections. A veryrare usage of the pre-war envelope. Photo S$6,000-7,000

2398 * 1944 (12 June) unstamped envelope from Johore Bahru to Penang, showing Type JD2despatch datestamp, large “T” in triangle and bearing MPU Postage Due 8c. vertical pairwith “DAI NIPPON” overprint (one with colon before “N”) applied and cancelled on arrival.Photo S$1,500-1,800

Kedah

2399 * 1942 (2 May) 2c. stationery card from Alor Star to Penang, uprated with 2c. andcancelled by Type D12 double-ring d.s., showing arrival c.d.s. (4.5) alongside. A rareusage of pre-war stock. Photo S$4,000-5,000


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2404 * 1943 (2 June) Trengganu 15c. registered envelope with single frame chop fromPengkalan Bharu to Ipoh, uprated with Pictorial 8c., cancelled by Type JD1 datestampwith another clearer strike below, showing provisional registration label and violet censorchop with, on reverse, Lumut, Taiping and arrival (5.6) datestamps. A very rare usedstationery cover. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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Kelantan2400 � 1942 June) 1c. on 50c., 2c. on 40c., 8c. on 5c., 10c. on 6c., 12c. on 8c., 30c. on 4c.,

40c. on 2c. and 50c. on 1c., all surcharged with Type 9, and $1 on 4c., $2 on 5c. and $5on 6c., all remainders without seals and each initialled “MDR” on reverse, some a littlegum toned otherwise fine. Cat. £192 S$120-150

Malacca2401 � 1942 (23 Apr.) $1 black and red on blue, fine mint. S.G. J55, £1300. Photo S$800-1,000

2402 * 1942 (19 May) envelope registered to Singapore bearing, on reverse, 1942 (Apr.) 15c.with part chop in combination with general issue Straits Settlements 8c. with single framechop in red, both tied by “MALACCA/R” double-ring d.s., showing arrival d.s. and redcensor chop alongside and registration label on face. A neat and attractive franking. Photo S$3,500-4,500

2403 * 1942 Straits Settlements unused 5c. stationery envelope with complete Malacca chop and“POSTAGE PAID/3cts/MALAYA” h.s., both in red; some staining/discolouration thoughvery rare. Photo S$3,500-4,000

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2405 * 1943 (16 July) Trengganu 4c. stationery card with Kanji overprint from Ipoh to Taiping,cancelled by Type D22 and showing violet censor chop at left. Rare. Photo S$4,000-5,000

Selangor2406 �� + 1942 (Nov.) Agri-horticultral Exhibition 8c. grey top right corner block of four, the

upper left stamp showing variety “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR”, mounted in the selvedgeonly. S.G. J90/90a, £400+ S$220-260

Trengganu2407 � 1942 (Sept.) single frame chop, 2c. on 5c. (2), 3c., 5c., 6c., 8c., 8c. on 10c., 12c., 20c.,

25c., 30c., 35c., $3 and $5 all handstamped in black, good to fine mint. Cat. £690 S$400-500

2408 � 1942 (May) single frame chop, 1c. Type E, 2c. Type E, 2c. on 5c., 5c., 8c. on 10c., 12.,20c., 25c., 30c., 35c. and $3 all handstamped in red; generally good to fine mint. B.P.A.Certificate (1994) for 2c. red handstamp. Cat. £880 S$600-700

2409 1942 (Dec.) Dai Nippon 1c. to $3 with additional 1c., 5c. and 12c., part to large partoriginal gum, and 1943 “Kanji” 1c. to 35c. set of thirteen with additional 1c. to 8c. on10c., part to large part original gum; the $3 with a thin in one corner though generallygood to fine. Cat. £1,300+ S$600-700

2410 � POSTAGE DUE STAMPS: 1942 (Sept) single frame chop 1c. to 10c. set of four, mint with theusual brownish gum, and unissued Dai Nippon 8c. yellow with brown gum (part only),one short perf. at top. Cat. £773 S$300-350


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2411 * 1944 envelope registered from Alor Star to Singapore with original franking on reversemissing and with sealing tape and censor chop at left; upon arrival manuscript “ContainsCash, Retour, Due 30ts.” applied in red ink as well as bi-lingual “CONTRARY TOREGULATIONS” h.s., on return to Alor Star MPU Postage Due 10c. strip of threeoverprinted “DAI NIPPON” affixed and tied by Type D15 datestamp along with registrationtied by Type Th.D10 datestamp (4.4). Very rare. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2412 * 1945 (9 Aug.) 4c. stationery card from Padang Serai to Kuala Lumpur, cancelled by over-inked and worn Type Th.D5 datestamp, and bearing Revenue 1944 10c. black on greentied by part of censor chop. Rare and most unusual. Photo S$5,000-6,000

2413 � 1944 “Kanji” overprint on Selangor 12c. bright ultramarine (2), one with overprintfacing left to right, the other facing right to left, fine mint. S.G. TT15, 16, £1,800. Also Revenue 1944 1c. to 50c. unused S$500-600

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Indian Stamps used in Siam

A Magnificent India Used in Bangkok Franking

2414 * 1864 (12 Sept.) entire letter written by John Bush from Bangkok to London, viaMarseilles, bearing 8p. and 1a. block of eight (4x2; affixed over left edge and tornthrough opening) and a pair (crossed by filing crease), all cancelled “B/172”, showingred London Paid arrival c.d.s. (21.11) and, on reverse, fine “SINGAPORE/P.O.” double-ring datestamp (6.10). A wonderful example of the 10a.8p. rate and without doubt oneof the most spectacular India/Siam frankings. Photo S$80,000-100,000

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2415 * 1873 (9 Jan.) entire from Malherbe Jullieur & Co. Bangkok, sent via their forwardingagents in Singapore to Hong Kong, bearing Straits Settlements 1868 6c. bright violet tiedoval A.L. Johnston & Co. cachet and cancelled by circle of bars, showing fine“SINGAPORE/PAID” c.d.s. (15.1) in red alongside, manuscript “4” applied on arrival and,on reverse, clear arrival datestamp (5.2). The face panel is marked “Fr” (franked or paid)in manuscript at lower left which rather confirms that the adhesive was put on in Bangkok.An extremely rare usage from Bangkok. Holcombe Certificate (1988). Photo S$60,000-80,000

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2416 A mint and used collection of British Borneo including Brunei including 1906 1c. to $1on 8c. used and 1922 Exhibition 1c. to $1 mint; Labuan including 1892-93 2c. to 40c.mint and used, 1902-03 1c. to $1 mint; North Borneo including 1901-05 BritishProtectorate $1 with red overprint and $2 used, 1939 1c. to $5 mint, 1945 BMA 1c. to$5 used, $2 and $5 mint, 1947 1c. to $5 mint, 1948 Wedding, 1950-52 1c. to $10 andused, 1954-59 1c. to $10 mint and used; Sarawak including 1918 1c. to $1 used, 1922-23 2c. to 30c. used, 1932 1c. to $1 mint, 1934-41 1c. to $10 mint and used, and 1948Wedding mint. Condition generally good to fine S$2,500-3,000

2417 �S A miscellaneous selection overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, comprising Brunei 1907$1, Labuan (41) with 1885 10c. and 16c., 1894 set, 1896 Jubilee sets (2), 1897-1901set and 1899 “4 CENTS” set, and North Borneo (16) with 1899 “4 CENTS” set andunissued trio; some without gum though largely mint; faults in places though some veryfine. Notional cat. £1,495 S$400-500

BRUNEI

2418 1895-1979 largely mint collection including 1895 1⁄2c., 1c., 2c. and 10c. used, 1906 setmint (3c. used), 1907-10 set used, 1908-22 values (80 to $1 used, and a comprehensivemint group from 1952; generally good to fine S$500-600

2419 � �+ 1895 (July) Star and Crescent 1⁄2c. to $1 set of ten in mint blocks of four, some with theusual patchy gum, fine. S.G. 1-10, £640 S$350-450

2420 �� 1895 Star and Crescent 1⁄2c. States 1 and 2, 1c. (2, one a dark shade; the light printing isvery much scarcer), 2c. (3 shades, the pale being much the scarcest of the three), 3c. (3shades, the darkest being much the scarcest of the three), 5c. Stones 1 and 2, 8c., 10c.,50c. (a little toned as normal though very rare) and $1 (rare), each in a complete mintsheet of fifty (10x5). A very seldom offered lot as most of the sheets have now beenbroken up. Also a copy of “Brunei - The 1895 Issue, The History and a Plating Study” byRobson Lowe S$6,000-8,000

2421 � 1895 1⁄2c. to $1 set of ten, each cancelled to order by Brunei c.d.s. (forged on the 25c.),fine. Cat. £404 S$200-250

1906 (1 Oct.) on Labuan

2422 � 1c. to $1 on 8c. set of twelve, unused with part original gum, most with heavy hingeremnants otherwise fine. S.G. 11-22, £600 S$250-300

2423 � 1c. to $1 on 8c. set of twelve, three values on small pieces, fine used. S.G. 11-22, £800 S$500-600

2424 � 1c. black and purple, error overprint in black, fine mint. S.G. 11a, £2500. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2425 � 1c. black and purple, two examples, one with error overprint in black, tied by blueBrunei c.d.s. on small piece (D. Field circular h.s. in violet on reverse); some very minorsoiling around perfs otherwise fine. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2015). S.G. 11, 11a;£3000+. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2426 � 2c. on 3c. black and sepia, variety “BRUNEI” double (officially partially erased), unusedwithout gum, perfs clipped at foot otherwise fine. Rare. B.P.A. Certificate (1985). S.G. 12a, £3750. Photo S$1,800-2,200

2427 � 3c. black and sepia showing line through “B”, unused with large part original gum, perfsat right a little trimmed, otherwise fine. S.G. 14a, £750. Photo S$400-500

2428 � 4c. on 12c. black and yellow showing line through “B”, unused without gum, fine. S.G. 15a, £325. Photo S$100-120

2429 � 5c. on 16c. green and brown showing line through “B”, unused with large part originalgum, fine. S.G. 16a, £850. Photo S$500-600



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2430 � 8c. black and vermilion horizontal pair with margin at right, the right-hand stampshowing line through “B”, a few minor offset marks on reverse, fine mint. S.G. 17/17a,£490. Photo S$300-400

2431 � 25c. on 16c. green and brown showing line through “B”, unused with large part originalgum, fine. S.G. 19a, £1500. Photo S$800-1,000

2432 � 30c. on 16c. green and brown showing line through “B”, unused with small partoriginal gum, heavy hinge remnants at top otherwise fine. S.G. 20a, £1500. Photo S$600-800

2433 � $1 on 8c. black and vermilion showing line through “B”, unused with large part originalgum, fine. S.G. 22a, £1500. Photo S$800-1,000

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2434 �S 1907-10 1c. to $1 set of eleven, 1908-22 1c. to $25 set of thirteen ($5 and $25 withusual gum creases) and 1916 5c. and 8c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G.23s-50s, £1070 S$600-800

2435 � 1907-10 1c. to $1 set of twelve with additional 4c. shade (2) plus 1c., 2c. (2), 3c., 4c.and 5c. with watermark reversed, 1908-22 1c. to $5 set of twelve with additional singleplate 1c. and 3c., 10c. (2, one with watermark inverted and one on pale yellow), 25c.shade and 50c. on blue-green, and 1916 5c. and 8c., mostly fine mint. S.G. 23-47, 49-50; £1320+ S$700-900

2436 � 1907-10 1c. to $1 set of eleven, 1908-22 1c. to $1 set of eleven and $25 plus 10c. and25c. shades and 1916 5c. and 8c., all used, the $25 with large “PAID” h.s., mostly fine.Cat. £1900+. Photo for $25 S$1,000-1,200

2437 �P 1907-10 Imperforate plate proof in purple, with blank value tablets, on unwatermarkedpaper, light vertical crease not affecting appearance. Photo S$150-180

2438 � 1908-1920 1c. green from single plate, a single showing “A” missing from watermarkand a block of four with the lower left stamp showing “C” missing from watermark, theformer a little gum toned otherwise fine mint. S.G. 35a, 35b; £450+

2439 � 1908-22 MCA $5 carmine and green, affixed to small piece and centrally cancelled byBrunei c.d.s. for 16 January 1928, fine. S.G. 47, £350. Photo S$200-250

2440 � –– $25 black on red, fine mint. S.G. 48, £650. Photo S$350-450

2441 � 1922 (Mar.) Exhibition 1c. to $1 sets of nine (4, one with all showing short “I”, onewith all showing broken “E” and one with all showing broken “N”) plus 5c. with “5c”retouch (gum toned), some a little gum toned though generally fine mint. S.G. 51-59,£1862. Photo for retouch S$1,000-1,200

2442 � –– 1c. to $1 set of nine with additional $1, generally fine used. S.G. 51-59, £975 S$600-800

1924-37 Issue2443 �S 1c. to $1 set of eighteen and 1947-51 1c. to $10, each overprinted or perforated

“SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 60s-92s, £950 S$600-800

2444 � 1c. to $1 set of nineteen and 1947-51 1c. to $10 set of fourteen plus 2c. black and 5c.,8c., 25c., 30c. and 50c. perf changes, all used, mostly fine. S.G. 60-92, £379 S$200-250

2445 �S 1c. to $1 set of eighteen overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN” fine mint. S.G. 60s-78s,£600 S$300-400

2446 � 1c. to $1 set of nineteen with additional 12c., plus 5c. orange-yellow (gum toned) and5c. chocolate with “5c” retouch and unissued 6c. greenish grey and 8c. red, a few a littlegum toned otherwise fine mint. S.G. 60-78, £1084. Photo for retouches S$500-600

2447 � 5c. grey showing “5c” retouch, centred to lower right, fine mint. S.G. 67a, £550. Photo S$250-300

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2449 �� 1979 Opening of Ports and Harbours, prepared but not issued 12s., 20s., 25s. and 75s.,fresh and fine unmounted mint. Extremely rare, one of four known sets. B.P.A. Certificate(2011). ISC 301-304, unpriced; Michel XVI-XIX, €10,000. Photo S$8,000-10,000

Postal Stationery2450 * 1935 15c. registered envelope, size G, fine unused S$150-180

Japanese Occupation2451 � 1c., 2c. green, 2c. orange, 3c. (toned), 4c., 5c. (2, one with “5c” retouch), 6c. greenish

grey (lightly toned), 8c. red, 10c., 12c., , 15c., 25c., 30c., 50c. and $1 plus additional 5c.top right corner block of six with one showing “5c” retouch; some gum toning in placesotherwise fine mint. Cat. £790+ S$350-450

2452 � 2c. green block of four on piece, neatly tied by Miri Type JD4 c.d.s., fine. S.G. J2, £440 S$250-300

2453 * 2c. orange and 15c. ultramarine tied by Brunei Type JD3 c.d.s. on locally addressed 1945(10 Jan.) envelope; some light creases S$250-300

2454 * 4c. orange pair placed sideways at left and tied by Japanese type c.d.s. on 1943 envelopefrom Tenom to Jesselton and showing black censor h.s. alongside. A scarce commercialusage. Photo S$800-1,000PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, June 1999

2455 � 8c. grey-black with overprint in violet, fine mint. S.G. J9, £850. Photo S$500-600

2456 � �+ 8c. red block of four with overprint in violet, the lower right stamp showing varietyoverprint double, gum a little toned otherwise fine mint. Photo S$400-500

2457 � 12c. blue with overprint in red, gum a fraction toned otherwise fine mint. S.G. J12a,£500. Photo S$300-400

2458 � $5 carmine on green, fine mint with the usual flat gum. S.G. J18, $1000. Photo S$800-1,000

2459 � $25 black on red, fine mint with the usual flat gum. S.G. J19, £1000. Photo S$800-1,000

2448 � 1947-51 1c. to $10 set of fourteen plus perforation changes, 2c. black (2, one withredrawn clouds), 2c. black top left corner block of four with one showing redrawn cloudsand 5c. top right corner blocks of six (3) with one in each showing “5c” retouch, also1949 Jubilee set in blocks of four, 1949 UPU set (2, one used) and 1953-58 1c. to $5set of fourteen, fine. S.G. 79-113, £630+ S$300-400

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2462 * 1895 (22 July) “Pead” envelope registered to London, bearing 1895 1⁄2c., 1c., 2c., 3c.,5c., 8c. and 10c. tied by Brunei c.d.s. on day of issue, in combination with Labuan 189418c. tied by Labuan c.d.s. on 25 July, showing various registration markings with arrivald.s. on reverse; some minor fox marks around perfs and 8c. with some perforations cutoff. Photo S$500-600

2463 * 1908 (6 Jan.) “Dürre” envelopes (3) registered to Germany, each with four values of the1906 (1 Oct.) set of twelve to $1 on 8c., and together bearing the complete set, tied byindividual strikes of the Brunei (Type D1) c.d.s. in blue (only “19” of year showing), andeach showing a further despatch c.d.s. dated 13 January and Type R1 registration h.s.,also in blue (the manuscript registration numbers are consecutive), with Labuan (13.1),Singapore (20.1) and arrival (11.2) on reverse. A most attractive trio. Photo S$800-1,000

2464 * 1912 (18 Apr.) large part “Whitfield King” envelope registered to Ipswich bearing 1912$1; 1931 (28 Oct.) envelope registered to London bearing 1924-37 5c. grey, 6c. scarletand 8c. ultramarine; 1951 (28 Sept.) envelope registered from Temburong to Englandbearing 1947 2c. black, 6c. black and 15c. ultramarine; and 1952 (2 Feb.) enveloperegistered from Kuala Belait to England, bearing 1947-51 1c., 3c., 6c., 25c. and 30c., allneatly tied by “SERIAN/BRUNEI” c.d.s. A fine group S$300-400

2465 * 1914 (5 June) real photographic picture postcard registered to Belgium, bearing 1908-22 1c. and 3c. with, on picture side, 1c., 2c., 3c., 5c. and 1906 2c. on 3c., all tied byBrunei c.d.s., showing Type R1 registration h.s., Labuan (5.6), Singapore and Naples(7.7) transit datestamps and clear arrival c.d.s. (10.7); the 1c. with some minordiscolouration around perfs. A scarce usage. Photo S$150-180

Covers and Cancellations2460 * 1895 (22 July) “Parker” envelope registered to London, bearing 1895 1⁄2c., 1c., 2c., 3c.,

5c., 8c. and 10c. tied by Brunei c.d.s. on day of issue, in combination with Labuan 189418c. tied by Labuan c.d.s. on 25 July, showing various registration markings with arrivald.s. (26.8) on reverse. Attractive. Photo S$500-600

2461 * 1895 (22 July) “Parker” envelope registered to London, bearing 1895 1⁄2c., 1c., 2c., 3c.,5c., 8c. and 10c. tied by Brunei c.d.s. on day of issue, in combination with Labuan 189418c. tied by Labuan c.d.s. on 25 July, showing various registration markings with arrivald.s. (26.8) on reverse; some affixative staining around perforations. Photo S$400-500

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2466 * 1921 (28 Apr.) envelope (small piece missing at lower left) registered to Texas, bearing1908-22 2c., 8c. (a little stained) and 10c., all tied by Brunei c.d.s. (Type D5) in violet,showing Type R1 registration h.s. with, on reverse, Labuan, Singapore, New York andarrival datestamps; 1933 (28 Mar.) envelope registered to Ohio, bearing 1924-37 5c.,10c. and 12c., all tied by Brunei Type D8 c.d.s. and showing registration label;1948 -(Sept.) envelope registered from Seria to USA, bearing 1947 $1 tied by KualaBelait c.d.s., showing registration label and “AV2” h.s. in violet; and 1951 (27 Sept.)envelope registered to New York, bearing 1947-51 5c. (2) and $1, all tied by Brunei TypeD15 and showing registration label S$180-220

2467 * 1926 (2 June) envelope to Los Angeles (redirected locally), bearing 1924-37 2c. brownand 4c. maroon pairs cancelled by Brunei Type D5 c.d.s., showing “Advise correspondentsor publishers of your correct Address” cachet with a similar type below, both in purple, andLabuan transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$250-300PROVENANCE:“Jacqui O”, November 1980 Milo D. Rowell, March 1994

2468 * 1931 (26 Apr.) envelope registered to USA, bearing 1924-37 2c. brown (2), 5c. orange-yellow and 8c. ultramarine, each cancelled by central “TUTONG” c.d.s. (Type D12),showing registration label with, on reverse, Brunei, Singapore, New York and arrivaldatestamps. Photo S$300-400

2469 * 1935 (31 July) Formula registered envelope to Germany, bearing 1924-37 5c., 10c. and12c., all tied by Brunei c.d.s. and showing registration label with Singapore transit d.s. onreverse; 1935 (Mar.) envelope to Honolulu, bearing 1924-37 2c. and 10c. tied by Bruneic.d.s. and showing, on reverse, Victoria Hong Kong transit d.s. (16.3); 1951 envelopefrom Seria to New York and re-addressed to Bali, bearing 1947-51 15c. with unclearc.d.s., showing blue crayon “T” with Indonesia Postage Due 21⁄2s. on 30c., 5s. on 100c.and 10s. on 75c. applied and cancelled at Denpasar; and 1961 (23 Apr.) envelope toSingapore, bearing 1947 1c. blocks of four (2) cancelled by Brunei c.d.s. S$300-400

2470 * 1936 (19 Feb.) envelope (part flap missing) to England, bearing 1924-37 1c., 2c. green,4c. orange, 6c. scarlet and 12c., all tied by Brunei c.d.s.; 1936 (5 Aug.) envelope toCardiff, bearing 1924-37 1c. and 12c. pair, both tied by Belait c.d.s.; and 1937 (3 Mar.)envelope to Peterborough, bearing 1924-37 2c. green (4) each tied by Brunei c.d.s. A fine group S$200-250

2471 * 1939 (19 Oct.) envelope (small piece missing from lower right corner) to India, bearing1933 8c. grey-black tied by Belait c.d.s., showing censor label at left tied by framed“PASSED BY/33/CENSOR” h.s.; 1941 (Sept.) envelope to Shanghai, bearing 1924-37 1c.,2c. green and 12c., all tied by Belait c.d.s., showing brown sealing tape at left tied byunframed “PASSED BY/CENSOR 162/A” h.s. in violet S$400-500

LABUAN2472 � 1894-96 Pictorial 1c. to 24c. set of nine and 1896 Jubilee 1c. to 8c. set of six, fine

mounted mint. S.G. 62-74, 83-88; £350 S$180-220

2473 � 1902-03 Crown issue, 1c. to $1 set of twelve with additional 4c., 8c., 12c., 18c. and 50c.(2, one with two stained perfs at foot) showing variety line through “B”, fine mint. S.G. 117-128, £930 S$400-500

2474 � –– 25c. black and greenish blue error of colour, fine cancelled to order. S.G. 126b, £600.Photo S$350-450

2475 �P �S �B –– $1 black and chestnut imperforate sheet of nine showing die number “3816” in reverseat top, each stamp overprinted “WATERLOW & SONS LED./SPECIMEN” (Type WS1) andwith a punch hole at lower left; the centre stamp with small paper wrinkle and the sheetwith a few minor tone spots in selvedge. Photo S$1,000-1,200

PROVENANCE:Patrick Cassels, October 2003 “Walter Bickly”, July 2011

Postal Stationery2476 * 1893-94 3c. green reply paid card, an uncut and unfolded pair, some minor peripheral

soiling in places otherwise fine. Very scarce S$1,000-1,200

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2477 �� + 1965 (Sept.) Birds 25c. to $10 set of eight in imperforate blocks of four, the $10 fromthe lower right corner with plate numbers, fine unmounted mint. Photo for $10 S$2,000-2,500

2478 �� + –– 25c. to $10 set of eight, each in an imperforate block of four, the 25c. to $1 with veryslight traces of yellowing to gum, unmounted mint. S.G. 20-27vars; ISC 19b, 20d, 21e,22f, 23e, 24d, 25d, 26c S$800-1,000

2479 �� + 1970 (Aug.) Butterflies $1, $2, $5 and $10, each in a marginal imperforate block of four,fine unmounted mint ISC 67b-69b, 70a S$500-600

Federal Territory Issues

2480 �� B 1979 (Apr.) Flowers 15c. marginal block of ten (2x5), the top pair imperforate andperforations double between second and third rows, fresh and fine unmounted mint.ISC K5d; S.G. K5a, unpriced. Photo S$1,000-1,200

NORTH BORNEO

2481 � 1883 50c. violet unused with small part original gum, light horizontal crease towardsfoot, and $1 scarlet unused with large part original gum, short light crease at foot notaffecting fine appearance. S.G. 4-5, £370 S$180-220

2482 � 1886 perf 14 1c. orange, an imperforate horizontal pair, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. S.G. 9a, £275 S$150-180

1886-87 Issue

2483 � �B 1⁄2c. rose and 2c. brown Transfer A (2) complete mint sheets of fifty, the 1⁄2c. and one ofthe 2c. with some split perfs otherwise fine. S.G. 22, 25; £400 S$250-300

2484 � 4c. pink horizontal pair, variety imperforate vertically, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. S.G. 26c, £325. Photo S$180-220

2485 � �B 8c. green Transfer A, a complete mint sheet of fifty, some light overall toning, two withsmall stain on reverse and the lower right corner stamp defective. S.G. 27, £1400+ S$400-500

2486 � �B 8c. green Transfer B, a complete mint sheet of fifty, some light overall toning otherwisefine. S.G. 27, £1400+ S$600-800

2487 � �B 10c. blue Transfer A, a complete mint sheet of fifty, some light overall toning and a fewsplit perfs otherwise fine. S.G. 28, £600+ S$250-300

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2488 �� B 1888-92 8c. yellow-green, a top left corner block ten (5x2), a few minor gum wrinklesotherwise fine unmounted mint. S.G. 43a, £290 S$150-180

1888 Perf. 14 Colour Trials

2489 �P 25c. (7) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 across thecentre, one with heavy hinge remnant and one with some light staining on reverse,otherwise fine S$150-180

2490 �P 50c. (7) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 across thecentre, fresh and fine S$180-220


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2491 �P $1 (12) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 acrosscentre, fresh and fine S$300-400

2492 �P $1 (9) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 across thecentre, fresh and fine S$200-250

2493 �P $5 (9) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 across thecentre, fresh and fine S$400-500

2494 �P $5 (3) in orange, green and in blue on gummed paper, all with some light stains S$120-150

2495 �P $10 (10) in different colours on gummed paper, each additionally perforated 12 acrossthe centre, fresh and fine S$400-500

2496 �P Revenue $25 (2) in shades of orange on gummed paper, both additionally perforated 12across centre, fresh and fine S$120-150

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2497 � �B 1892 1c. on 4c. rose-pink block of twenty (4x5) with the third stamp in top row showingprinter’s bit for stop, also a single showing large stop and a strip of three, all unusedwithout gum, fine. S.G. 63, £648 S$350-450

2498 �� 1897-1902 Pictorial 10c. brown and slate-lilac vertical pair with margin at left, mountedin the selvedge only, fine. S.G. 103, £300 S$200-250

2499 � 1901-05 British Protectorate 10c. brown and slate-blue, fine used. S.G. 134e, £225 S$120-150

2500 � 1904-05 4c. on 6c. and 4c. on 8c. (marginal), both showing variety surcharge inverted,unused with part original gum, fine. S.G. 147a, 148a; £525. Photo S$300-400

2501 * 1911 (7 Aug.) 3c. stationery card from Kudat to Amsterdam cancelled by c.d.s., showingtriangular-framed “T” (card 1c. underpaid) and arrival datestamp with, on reverse,Singapore transit c.d.s. Neat and clean S$150-180

2502 * 1913 (2 June) “Wilson” envelope registered to Birmingham, bearing 1909-22 Pictorial1c., 2c., 3c. lake, 4c., 5c., 6c., 8c. and 10c., all tied by “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” c.d.s., showingregistration h.s. and, on reverse, London and arrival (7.6) datestamps. Colourful S$120-150

2503 * 1917 (8 Nov.) envelope registered from Jesselton to England, bearing Pictorial 4c. and10c. tied by c.d.s. and showing registration d.s. alongside, both in violet S$120-150

2504 �� B 1918 (Aug.) “RED CROSS/TWO CENTS” on 25c. black and green, 50c. black and steel-blue,$1 black and chestnut and $2 black and lilac, each in a complete mint sheet of fifty (10x5)with each showing re-entry (doubled oars and dots behind lion) on R. 4/9 and sheetnumber (25c. 112, 50c. - 65, $1 - 152 and $2 - 8), the odd minor tone spot and splitperf, none of which detracts from their superb appearance. A very rare group of multiples.S.G. 229/a-232a, £7768 S$10,000-12,000

2505 � 1922 Exhibition 1c. to 50c. set of fourteen, fine mint. S.G. 253-275, £225 S$120-150

2506 �P �S 1939 3c., 4c., 10c., 12c., 20c. and 50c. imperforate printer’s samples in unissued colourcombinations, each overprinted “SPECIMEN/WATERLOW & SONS LTD.” and affixed tosample book page; a couple with light tones, otherwise fine and most attractive S$600-800

2507 � 1945 (Dec.) BMA 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, all slightly gum toned otherwise fine. S.G. 320-334, £250 S$140-160

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2508 �� B 1986 perf. 12 30c. Rice complete sheet of one hundred, the right-hand column varietyimperforate between stamps and margin, unmounted mint; folded between columns 4and 5, and rows 5 and 6. Scarce. S.G. 465 var. S$3,500-4,000

Revenue Stamps

2509 �P 1894 $25 die proof in orange on wove paper (63x73mm.), fine. Photo S$300-400

Japanese Occupation

2510 * 1943 (25 Nov.) envelope from Papar to Api (Jesselton) bearing, on reverse, Japan 8s. tiedJapanese type c.d.s. (Type JD1) with the office name written in manuscript and showingcensor chop on face. Very rare, one of two examples that we record. Photo S$7,000-8,000

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2511 1869 (Mar.) 3c. unused (5 including a block of four) and used, 1871 (Jan.) 3c. unused(3 including a pair showing stop after “THREE”) and used, 1875 (Jan.) 4c. imperforateproof, 2c. to 12c. unused and 4c. to 12c. used, 1892 (May) 1c. on 3c. unused (3, onewith surcharge double - pulled perf at upper left) and used (2, one with stop after“THREE”) and 1899 surcharge set of four unused and used with additional unused 2c. on3c., 2c, on 12c. and 4c. on 8c. pair, the left stamp with “4” missing and the right stampwith whole of surcharge missing); condition generally fine. Cat. £1400+ S$600-800

1871 (1 Jan.) 3c. Brown on Yellow2512 � �B Stone 1, Pane A complete pane of one hundred from a very early printing with clear well-

defined image in a definitive brown colour, [97] with stop after “THREE”, unusedwithout gum; margin missing below [100], a few thins towards centre, and a few lightsurface marks, mainly confined to margins S$400-600

2513 � �B Stone 1, Pane A complete pane of one hundred from a late printing of the stone with theimage not as well defined at the early printing offered previously, [97] with stop after“THREE”, fresh and fine unused without gum S$400-600

2514 � �B Stone 1, Pane B reconstructed pane of one hundred less the right-hand sheet margin,formed by blocks of thirty, [1-30] and [6-50], and of fifty, [51-100], [50] showingprominent plate scratch across lower right spandrel, “LNL” watermark at foot unusedwithout gum, fresh unused without gum S$500-700

2515 � �B Stone 2, Pane C complete pane of one hundred showing “LNL” watermark at right,master stone flaws on [90] and [91] left unchanged, [17] narrow first “A” in “SARAWAK”rectified and [97] with stop after “THREE” corrected, fresh and fine unused without gum S$500-700

PROVENANCE:Jackson Selsor and Marshall

2516 � �B Stone 3, Pane E Setting 1 complete pane of one hundred, [10] with damaged cornerletters, [10], [21] and [77] with substituted transfers, [33], [63], [73] and [91] withcolourless flaws, [77] with legless “R”, and column 10 with intermittent faint scratches,fresh unused without gum. The unique pane E in its original form, discovered in2008 S$4,000-5,000

2517 � �B Stone 3, Pane E Setting 2 complete pane of one hundred, [10] with damaged cornerletters repaired, [33], [63], [73] and [91] with colourless flaws retouched, [77] withlegless “R” now having a very faint leg, fresh unused without gum. One of only two sheetsof Pane E setting 2 in its original form S$3,500-4,500

1875 (1 Jan.) 4c. Brown on Yellow2518 � �B Pane A complete pane of one hundred with narrow sheet margin at right, no substituted

transfers, fresh unused without gum; a few perf. faults at left and foot, otherwise fine. Rarewith few known S$800-1,000

2519 � �B Pane B complete pane of one hundred without margins, less [100] substituted with asingle, [49] and [50] with substituted transfers, [97] with retouching fresh unusedwithout gum; a few shortish perfs. in places, otherwise fine. Rare with few known S$800-1,000

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2520 � 1888-1965 mint collection including 1888-97 1c. to $1 (slightly rounded top rightcorner), 1899-1908 1c. to $1 set of twelve with some shades plus prepared but not issued5c. block of four (toned), 1902 2c., 1918 1c. to $1 plus prepared but not issued 1c. topright corner block of four with plate number, 1922-23 2c. to 30c., 1928-29 1c. to $1plus 5c. imperforate proof, 1932 1c. to $1 plus $1 imperforate block of four with largecircular punch hole ex the printer’s archive, 1934-41 1c. to $10, 1945 BMA 1c. to $10,1947 Cypher 1c. to $5, 1948 Wedding, 1950 1c. to $5 and 1955-57 1c. to $5, a fewsmall faults on some of the earlier issues otherwise fine. Cat. £2480+ S$1,000-1,200


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2521 � 1888-1955 used collection including 1888-97 1c. to $1 (10c. and 12c. with greenwashed and $1 slightly washed), 1899-1908 1c. to $1, 1902 2c., 1918 1c. to $1, 1922-23 2c. to 30c., 1928-29 1c. to $1 (most on two pieces), 1932 1c. to $1 (2 sets), 1934-41 1c. to $10, 1946 Centenary, 1947 Cypher 1c. to $5, 1948 Wedding, 1950 1c. to $5less 10c. and 1955 1c. to $5, condition generally fine. Cat. £1900+ S$1,000-1,200

2522 �� 1888-97 prepared for use but not issued $2, $5 and $10, all with margin at left, fresh andfine unmounted mint. S.G. 21a-21c, £3800. Photo S$3,000-4,000

1889-92 Surcharges

2523 “One Cent” (Type 5) on 3c. mint and used, “one cent.” (Type 6) on 3c. mint (3, one withno stop) and used, 2c. on 8c. mint (2, one with surcharge double - part original gumwhich is toned and heavy mount remainder - Brandon Certificate 2006), 5c. (Type 8) on12c. mint (3) and 5c. (Type 9) on 12c. mint (3, one with no stop after “c” and one with“c” omitted - lightly toned) and used, good to fine. S.G. 22-26, £1800+ S$700-900

2524 � “One Cent.” on 3c. purple and blue, variety surcharge double, fine mint. S.G. 22a, £750.Photo S$400-500

2525 � 5c. (Type 8) on 12c. green and blue showing variety surcharge double, fine unused withpart original gum. B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 25c, £1300. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2526 � 5c. (Type 8) on 12c. green and blue horizontal pair, the left-hand stamp showing variety“C” omitted in pair with normal, unused with large part original gum, the variety withvertical crease at right not affecting fine appearance. Scarce. S.G. 25c, £850. Photo S$400-500

1892 (23 May) 1c. on 3c. Brown on Yellow2527 � �B Stone 1, Pane A, Setting 2A complete pane of one hundred with sheet margin at foot,

cancelling bar added by hand, fresh unused without gum S$500-700

2528 � �B Stone 1, Pane A, Setting 2B complete pane of one hundred with sheet margin at foot,cancelling bar added by the printer, fresh unused without gum S$500-700

2529 � �B Stone 1, Pane B, Setting 2A complete pane of one hundred less eight stamps fromcolumns 9/10, sheet margins at left and foot, cancelling bar added by hand, fresh unusedwithout gum; [8] defective at top, otherwise fine S$400-500

2530 � �B Stone 1, Pane B, Setting 2B complete pane of one hundred less [61], sheet margins attop and foot, cancelling bar added by printer, fresh unused without gum; [20] withsurface faults at top, otherwise fine S$450-600

2531 � �B Stone 3, Pane E, Setting 1 complete pane of one hundred with sheet margins at top andfoot, cancelling bar added by printer, [10] with damaged corner letters, [10], [21] and[77] with substituted transfers, [33], [63], [73] and [91] with colourless flaws, [77] withlegless “R”, and column 10 with intermittent faint scratches, unused without gum; somesurface faults prior to surcharging. Rare, being one of only two sheets known of Pane ESetting 1 surcharged for this issue S$3,000-4,000

2532 � �B Stone 3, Pane F, Stage 3 Setting 2B complete pane of one hundred with sheet margins atleft and at foot, cancelling bar added by printer, [10] with damaged corner letters, [10],[21] and [77] with substituted transfers, [16] with “smoking-ring” flaw on Rajah’sforehead, [31] with coloured flaw below corner “C” and on “SA” of “SARAWAK”, [67] and[77] with hairline scratches, fresh unused without gum; [62] with surface abrasion priorto surcharging. Rare, being one of only two sheets known of Pane F surcharged for thisissue S$4,000-5,000

2533 � A vertical pair, variety imperforate between, fine unused without gum. S.G. 27b, £750.Photo S$500-600


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2534 � A vertical pair, variety imperforate between and at foot, fine unused with traces oforiginal gum. S.G. 27c var. Photo S$500-600

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2535 1895 (Feb.) 2c. colour proofs comprising imperforate brown-red marginal blocks of four(2) and a marginal pair, purple marginal vertical pair, violet block of four, green marginalblocks of four (2) and single and black block of four and marginal pair, perforated violetblock of four and singles (4), green (3), black block of four and singles (3) and orange,plus issued stamps perf 111⁄2-12 2c. to 8c. mint with additional 2c. block of 12 (2x6)imperforate between stamps and margin at top) and used, and perf 12 2c. corner pair andsingle mint; condition generally fine S$250-300

1899 (June-Nov.) Surcharges2536 � �B 2c. on 12c. red on pale rose Setting 1, Pane B complete pane of one hundred without

margins, [2], [8] and [31] with small “s” in “Cents” which is absent in Setting 2, freshunused without gum; two with thins, otherwise fine. Rare with few panes still in existence S$1,500-2,000

2537 � 2c. on 12c. red on pale rose, variety surcharge inverted, fine unused without gum.Brandon Certificate (2009). S.G. 33a, £900. Photo S$600-800

2538 � 2c. on 12c. red on pale rose, variety surcharge inverted, fine used. Very scarce. B.P.A.Certificate (1995). S.G. 33a, £1400. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2539 � �B 4c. on 8c. bright blue on blue right pane A complete pane of one hundred with sheetmargins at right and at foot and the surcharging in scarlet-vermilion, fresh unused withoutgum; a few with creases though rare with very few complete panes known to exist S$2,000-2,500

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2540 �P �+ 1899-1908 $1 rose-carmine and green upper left corner imperforate plate proof block offour on unwatermarked gummed paper, fine S$250-300

2541 �� B –– prepared for use but not issued, 5c. olive-grey and green, a right half pane of sixtymounted in the selvedge only, light overall toning which is fairly typical with this issueand multiples of this size, otherwise fine. S.G. 48, £840 S$300-400

22542 �S 1918 1c. to $1 set of twelve, each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 50s-61s, £375 S$200-250

2543 �� B –– prepared for use but not issued, 1c. slate-blue and slate, a complete pane of sixty, freshand fine unmounted mint. S.G. 62, £1320 S$800-1,000

1923 (Jan.) Surcharges2544 First printing 1c. on 10c. mint lower left corner block of nine with plate number and

single and a used single, and 2c. on 12c. mint block of nine with margin at foot showingplate number and the bottom two rows with variety thick narrower “W” in “TWO” andsingles mint (2, one with narrower “W”) and used (2); Second printing mint 1c. on 12c.bright blue and 2c. on 12c. pair, one with narrower “W” and singles (4, two withnarrower “W”); generally fine. Cat. £1300+ S$600-800

2545 � �B First printing, 1c. on 10c. dull blue block of nine, the centre stamp showing variety “cnet”for “CENT”, some black marks on gum otherwise fine mint. Scarce, only 207 examplespossible. S.G. 72/72a, £521 S$500-600

2546 � �B First printing, 1c. on 10c. dull blue lower left corner block of twelve (6x2) with platenumbers, the fifth stamp in the upper row showing variety “cnet” for “cent”, fine mint.S.G. 72/72a, £557 S$500-600

2547 � �+ Second printing, 2c. on 12c. purple block of four with margin at right, all showing varietythick, narrower “W” in “TWO”, a few minor tone spots on reverse otherwise fine mint.B.P.A. Certificate (2007). S.G. 75a, £640 S$300-400

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2548 �S 1928-29 1c. to $1 set of fifteen, each overprinted or perforated “SPECIMEN”, most withhinge remnant, fine mint. S.G. 76s-90s, £400 S$200-250

2549 �S 1932 1c. to $1 set of fifteen, each perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 91s-105s, £400 S$100-120

2550 �P 1934-41 1c. to $10 (the 1938 values) each in an imperforate plate proof pair onunwatermarked gummed paper, fine. Cat. £1300 S$1,000-1,200

2551 �S 1934-41 1c. to $10 set of twenty-six perforated “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 106s-125s,£850 S$500-600

2552 � �B 1934-41 25c., 30c., 50c., $1 and $2, each in a complete printer’s archive file sheet of onehundred affixed to thin card, the $2 with printed numbers “1”, “100” and “000” in topmargin, all with manuscript file number and dated between 1934 and 1941 in top margin;25c. with a little foxing, mainly confined to the margins, otherwise generally fine. Cat. £6,400 S$1,500-2,000

2553 �P 1934 Centenary set of four in imperforate vertical plate proof pairs, fine mint. Cat. £300 S$150-180

2554 �S 1934 Centenary set of four and 1947 Cypher 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, each perforate“SPECIMEN” fine mint. Murray Payne Certificate (2011) for 1947 set. S.G. 146s-164s,£600 S$300-400

2555 * 1948 Wedding $5 brown centrally cancelled by “KABONG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) inviolet on 1949 (16 Aug.) envelope registered to Kuching, showing Type R2 registrationh.s. with arrival c.d.s. on reverse S$200-250

2556 * –– $5 brown centrally cancelled by “SPOAH/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5) on 1949 (14 Jan.)envelope registered to Kuching, showing Type R4 registration h.s. (latest recorded date)with arrival c.d.s. on reverse S$200-250

2557 * –– $5 brown centrally cancelled by “ENGKILILI/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D4) in violet on1950 (26 Apr.) envelope registered to Kuching, showing Type R2 registration h.s. withSimanggang and arrival c.d.s. on reverse S$200-250

2558 �� + 1955-59 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, all except the 30c. in an unmounted mint corner blockof four with plate numbers, all a fraction toned. S.G. 188-202, £400 S$200-250

2559 �� 1965 Orchids 1c. with grey omitted, 2c. with yellow-olive (stems) omitted) and 6c.imperforate marginal horizontal pair, also 1979 Flowers 10c. block of four and singleshowing perforations misplaced 6mm. to right; fine unmounted mint S$800-1,000

2560 �� 1977 Butterfly 15c. a complete marginal horizontal strip of ten, the last stamp showingvariety black (country name and crest) omitted, the adjacent stamp with just the meresttrace of the crest and sixth, seventh and eighth stamps showing a progressive omission,fine unmounted mint. Unlisted in ISC and S.G. Photo S$500-600

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2561 * An unused range comprising Cards with 1921 4c. and 1934 2c. (2), 4c. and 6c.; andRegistered Envelopes with 1913 10c. size H, 1921 12c. size H, 1928 15c. size G and1931 15c. sizes G and H (overprinted “SPECIMEN”; fine S$200-250

Revenue Documents, Stamps and Telegraph Stamps

2562 � 1876 (29 July) Land Grant, 1896 (13 July) Indenture (heavily creased), 1899 (27 Apr.)Indenture, 1907 (10 Aug.) Indenture and 1916 (31 May) Indenture, all signe by RajahCharles Brooke; generally good condition S$400-500

2563 � REVENUE STAMPS: 1900 3c. to $10 set of ten (all a fraction gum toned) and 1918 5c. to$10 in marginal pairs; and TELEGRAPH STAMPS 1934 1c. to $5 on 8c. set of eleven; finemint S$400-500

Japanese Occupation2564 � 1c., 2c. green (2, both with black overprint), 2c. black, 3c. green (some lightly foxed perf

tips), 4c. (2, one used), 5c. (2, one used), 6c. carmine, 6c. lake-brown, 8c. carmine (6including a block of four, one used), 10c., 12c. blue (2, one with black overprint, theother with B.P.A. Certificate 2010), 12c. orange, 20c. (2, one used, 25c., 30c., 50c. and$1, generally fine mint. Cat. £3600+ S$2,000-2,500

2565 � 3c. black with violet overprint inverted, unused with part original gum, small thin at leftotherwise fine. Rare. S.G. J4 var. Photo S$200-250

2566 � 8c. red-brown with violet overprint, fine mint. S.G. J10, £500. Photo S$300-400

2567 � 15c. orange with violet overprint, fine mint. S.G. J15, £600. Photo S$400-500

2568 � $1 scarlet and sepia with diagonal overprint in blue, fine mint. S.G. J21a, £550. Photo S$300-400

2569 � $2 bright purple and violet with overprint in violet, fine mint. S.G. J22, £325. Photo S$180-220

2570 � $2 bright purple and violet with diagonal overprint in blue, fine mint. S.G. J22a, £600.Photo S$300-400

2571 � $4 blue and scarlet with violet overprint, fine mint. S.G. J24, £325. Photo S$180-220

2572 � $5 scarlet and red-brown with overprint in violet, fine mint. S.G. J25, £325. Photo S$180-220

2573 � $10 black and yellow with overprint in violet, fine mint. Initialled “MDR”. S.G. J26,£325. Photo S$180-220

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2575 * 1942 (17 Dec.) 4c. stationery card with black overprint from Kuching to Japan, cancelledby Type JD1 datestamp in violet and showing red circular censor chop. Rare. Photo S$4,000-5,000

Covers

2574 * 1942 (27 Nov.) homemade envelope from Matu to Sarikei, bearing unoverprinted 8c.carmine tied by Sibu Type JD1 datestamp in violet with year date missing. Rare. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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2577 * 1944 (16 Nov.) Japan 4s. on 2c. stationery card from Kuching to Java, cancelled by TypeJD4 c.d.s. and showing red censor chop. Very rare. Photo S$6,000-8,000

2576 * 1943 (18 July) envelope from Sibu to Korea, bearing North Borneo Pictorial 4c. pair(one with defect at top) tied by light Type JD1 datestamp in violet and showing twodifferent censor chops. A most unusual destination. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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Covers and Cancellations2578 * 1889 (5 Mar.) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing 1871 3c. and 1875 2c. to 12c.

set of five all cancelled by “SARAWAK” 26mm. c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. “7 XI 98” (year dateerror) on reverse; two creases clear of the adhesives. An unusual cover as it should havebeen also franked with Straits Settlements stamps for onward transmission from Singaporebut no tax appears to have been charged or collected. Believed to be the only cover knowncover bearing both issues in this quantity. Photo S$6,000-8,000

PROVENANCE:Daniel Teo, 1996

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2579 * 1891 (2 Dec.) mourning envelope to London, bearing 1889 2c. purple and carminecancelled by 26mm. c.d.s. in combination with Straits Settlements 5c. blue cancelled withcircle of dots and part Singapore dotted cancellation, the reverse (flap torn on opening)with Singapore (4.12) and London c.d.s. Photo S$4,000-5,000


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2580 * 1893 (19 Sept.) envelope to Jersey, bearing 1892 “one cent” on 3c. purple and blue paircancelled by 26mm. c.d.s. and in combination with Straits Settlements 1892 1c. on 8c.green (5) cancelled by Singapore c.d.s. (21.9), the reverse (fault) with Singapore andJersey (24.10) c.d.s. A rare franking with very few covers known bearing the secondSarawak provisionals. Photo S$10,000-12,000

PROVENANCE:Daniel Teo, 1996

2581 * 1896 (11 Aug.) “Windrath” envelope registered to Singapore, bearing 1871 3c. and1875 4c., 6c., 8c. and 12c., all neatly tied by c.d.s., showing circular registration h.s. witharrival c.d.s. (14.8) on reverse. Neat and clean S$120-150

2582 * 1899 (7 Sept.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1899 4c. on 6c. blue on blue (appliedinverted at lower left) tied by light c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, clear arrival datestampfor 11 September, fine. A rare franking. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2583 * 1905 (25 July) envelope registered to Boston USA, bearing 1899 8c. and 10c. (2), all tiedby Kuching c.d.s., showing another strike below in violet and, on reverse, London (19.8)and arrival (30.8) datestamps; the adhesives with some light staining to perf tips S$120-150

2584 * 1917 (9 Feb.) and (25 May) “Wilson” envelopes registered to Birmingham, bearing1899-1908 10c.+12c.+16c. and 50c. respectively, all clearly tied by Kuching c.d.s., fine S$120-150

2585 * 1918 (4 Nov.) and (11 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelopes from Miri and Sibu respectivelyto Seremban, both bearing 1918 2c. pair; 1924 (11 Aug.) 10c. registered envelope (sizeG) from Kuching to London, uprated with 1923 2c. (2) and 4c.; and 1928 (1 Sept.) 2c.stationery card from Kuching to USA uprated with 1928 4c. A good lot S$250-300

2586 * 1928 (5 July) “Wilson” envelope registered to Birmingham, bearing 1928 1c., 2c., 3c.,4c., 6c., 8c., 10c. and 12c., all tied by “BINATANG” c.d.s. in violet and showing, on reverse,fine registration h.s., Sibu (6.7), Singapore (11.7) and arrival (7.8) datestamps. Colourful S$120-150

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2587 * 1930-50 envelopes (12, four registered), stationery cards (2) and registered envelope anda picture postcard, variously addressed and franked, including 1930 (20 Sept.) picturepostcard from Kuching to Holland bearing, on picture side, 1c., 2c. and 3c.; 1930 (20Dec.) envelope from Kuching to Singapore and 1931 (14 May) envelope from Sibu toKuching, both franked at 4c.; 1935 (18 Apr.) 2c. stationery card from Kuching toBelgium uprated 4c.; 1936 (9 Apr.) 15c. registered envelope to England uprated 8c.; and1945 (17 Dec.) envelope locally addressed and registered at Sandakan, bearing 1945BMA 1c. (2) to $4. A clean lot S$500-600

2588 * 1934 (14 Sept.) locally addressed envelope bearing 1934 2c. pair clearly tied by Kuchingc.d.s., showing large “T” h.s. (Type UP3) and with “G.P.O. KUCHING, SARAWAK/TOPAY....CTS” red on white label (Type UP6) with manuscript “4” inserted, fine. Photo S$500-600

2589 * 1939 (9 Sept.) envelope franked at 8c. and 1939 (3 Dec.) envelope franked at 55c., bothfrom Kuching to London and showing censor label; 1939 (16 Dec.) envelope fromKuching to Scotland franked at 55c., 1940 (28 Mar.) envelope from Sibu to Walesfranked at $1.10, 1940 (29 May) envelope from Miri to Chelmsford franked at 8c. and1941 (27 Nov.) envelope from Miri to USA franked at 12c., each showing framed“PASSED BY/CENSOR” h.s., the last a smaller type S$300-400

Airmails

2590 �A * 1929 (17 Aug.) “Lee” envelope registered from Kuching to London, marked “By AirMail” and “Karachi - London” and franked at 56c., no backstamps. Rare, about 44 letterscarried. Photo S$250-300

Note: Imperial Airways opened their London to Karachi service on March 30th 1929. Mailfrom Sarawak was carried for the first time in September 1929. The airmail fee was 35 centsper 1⁄2 ounce in addition to the surface rate of 6c. plus a registration fee of 15 cents

2591 �A * 1930 (29 May) envelope flown on R.A.F. Survey flight from Kuching to Miri, franked at14c. and showing “BY AIR MAIL” label at upper left and, on reverse, arrival c.d.s. (30.5).Photo S$200-250Note: On May 26th 1930 two R.A.F. Southampton Flying-boats, S1419 and S1149, flewfrom their base at Seletar to Kuching. They were to make a detailed survey of the northerncoastline of Borneo to locate suitable sites and seaplane bases for later use. On May 30th bothplanes flew from Kuching to Miri, calling at Sibu on the way. 26 registered and 110 ordinaryletters were carried. An airmail fee of 10 cents per 1⁄2 ounce was charged in addition tonormal postage

2592 �A * 1930 (4 July) envelope flown on fifth stage of R.A.F. Survey flight from Miri to Kuching,franked at 14c. and showing “BY AIR MAIL” label at upper left tied by clear arrivaldatestamp of 4 July; the envelope roughly opened at left and a fraction soiled. Photo S$250-300

Note: S1419 and S1149 landed at Miri on their return flight from Brunei to Bintulu. Bothplanes flew on to Kuching on July 4th. An additional airmail fee of 10 cents per 1⁄2 ounce wascharged in addition to normal postage

2593 �A * 1930 (5 July) envelope registered to Singapore and flown on the sixth stage of the R.A.F.Survey flight from Kuching to Singapore, marked “R.A.F. Airship No. 1419”, franked at29c., showing “BY AIR MAIL” label and, on reverse, arrival datestamp for 7th July. Photo S$200-250Note: On July 6th S1419 and S1149 left Kuching and flew to their base at Seletar, justoutside Singapore. They carried mail consisting of 349 letters, of which 182 were registered,and 5 postcards

2594 �A * 1930 (18 Oct.) “Field” envelope from Kuching to Sutton Coldfield, marked “Per Karachi- London Air Mail Service”, franked at 41c. and showing, on reverse, Singapore (20.10)and Penang (21.10) datestamps; a few very minor fox spots S$120-150

2595 �A * 1931 (4 June) envelope addressed to Johore and carried on the return of the second phaseof the Air Sea survey flight from Kuching to Singapore, franked at 14c., showing “BY AIRMAIL” label and, on reverse, arrival datestamp of 5 June S$200-250Note: When survey work had been completed, they left Kudat on May 31st, and flew toKuching, arriving on June 3rd. They completed their flight from Kuching to Seletar on June5th

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2596 �A * 1935 (18 July) envelope flown on return flight from Kuching to Singapore, marked “ByR.A.F. Flying Boat K3594”, franked at 22c. and showing, on reverse, arrival datestamp on19 July S$150-180

2597 �A * 1936 (19 June) envelope from Bintulu to England, franked at 26c. (1c. overpaid), fine S$120-150

2598 �A * 1937 (19 June) envelope flown from Miri to Kuching, marked “By RAF Flying-boatK6910”, franked at 5c. and showing arrival datestamp of 20 June on reverse S$200-250

2599 �A * 1938 (7 Sept.) envelope flown from Kuching to Singapore, marked “By R.A.F. FlyingboatL2164” and franked at 6c.; no backstamp S$150-180

2600 �A * 1939 (6 June) envelope registered and flown from Kuching to Singapore, marked “ByRAF Flying Boat K6918”, franked at 20c. and showing 6 June arrival datestamp onreverse, fine S$200-250

2601 �A * 1939 (6 June) envelope addressed to England and flown from Kuching to Singapore,marked “Per R.A.F. K6918” and franked at 6c.; no backstamp S$150-180

Literature

2602 “Sarawak, The Issues of 1871 and 1875, Plating Studies and Postal History” by Batty-Smithand Watterson including the all-important flaw position indicator. As new S$100-120

2603 “Sarawak - The De La Rue Story” by Neville Watterson, as new S$100-120

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2604 �� A small unmounted mint range in a stockbook including 1948 perf 14 1c. to $5 set offifteen, 1955-59 1c. to $5 set of fifteen, 1959 New Constitution 4c. to 50c. in cornerblocks of six and four (3), 1966-67 1c. to $1, 1968-73 $2, $5 and $10, 1969 150thAnniv. miniature sheet, 1970 Osaka miniature sheet showing 2mm. upward shift ofhorizontal perfs, 1973 Fruit $1 to $10 in blocks of six and four (9), 1973-74 $1 booklet(2, one cto) plus some later se-tenant blocks and miniature sheets; fine unmounted mint S$600-800

2605 �� 1948-99 collection with miniature sheets, apparently complete and neatly mounted andpresented in three albums; fine unmounted mint. An attractive lot S$1,000-1,200

1962-65 Defintive Issue

2606 �� 10c. Harlequinfish strip of four with margin at left, the two centre stamps with red-orange omitted with the two adjacent stamps showing a very slight omission, a fineunmounted mint positional piece. S.G. 69a, £950+. Photo S$1,200-1,500


2607 �� 10c. Harlequinfish strip of ten with margins at ends, the last two with black omitted andthe adjoining stamp with partial omission, central fold, fine unmounted mint. A moststunning error. S.G. 69b, £14,000. Photo S$18,000-22,000

2608 �� 15c. Black-naped Tern, a top left corner example, variety stone (shading in wings)omitted, fine unmounted mint. With normal for comparison. S.G. 70ac, £325. Photo S$300-400

2609 �� 20c. Copper-banded Butterflyfish, a vertical strip of four with margin at foot showing partplate numbers, the lower two showing orange omitted, fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. 71a, £2600+. Photo S$2,500-3,000

2610 �� $2 Yellow-bellied Sunbird, a top left corner block of four showing yellow-green grosslymisplaced downwards, also $1 White-breasted Kingfisher block of four showing majormisplacement of perforations to upper right; fine unmounted mint. Photo for $2 S$3,000-4,000

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2611 �� + 1967 (Sept.) 2nd Afro-Asian Housing Congress 10c. block of four with margin at foot,variety overprinted omitted, fine unmounted mint. A rare multiple. S.G. 95a, £6400.Photo S$8,000-10,000

1968-73 Dancers and Musical Instruments

2612 �� + 5c. Sword Dance lower left corner block of four with plate numbers, showing major shiftof black 7mm. to right, fine unmounted mint. A most startling error. S.G. 103var. Photo S$4,000-5,000

2613 �� B 6c. Lion Dance lower right corner block of ten (5x2) with imprint showing, on reverse,two complete and four part (varying amounts) offsets of the black printing, fineunmounted mint. S.G. 104 var. Photo S$1,000-1,200

2614 �� $1 Yao Chi vertical pair, the upper stamp with paper fold resulting in black omitted(denomination and mask), fine unmounted mint. A dramatic error. S.G. 112var. Photo S$1,000-1,200

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2615 �� 1969 (9 Aug.) 150th Anniv. miniature sheet, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. MS127, £375 S$250-300

2616 � 1969 (9 Aug.) 150th Anniv. miniature sheet with special day of issue cancel, fine.S.G.MS127, £400 S$200-250

1970 (Mar.) World Fair, Osaka

2617 �� A miniature sheet showing major upward shift of the black, purple and red colours, freshand fine unmounted. A most eye-catching error. S.G. MS132. Photo S$2,500-3,000


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2619 * A miniature sheet, variety the right hand pair imperforate on three sides, tied by specialday of issue datestamp on unaddressed first day cover; some light and minor traces offoxing at edge of sheet. The only recorded example. S.G. MS132. Photo S$6,000-8,000

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2618 �� A miniature sheet, variety printed on the gummed side, fresh and fine unmounted mint.Very rare, only a few examples known. S.G. MS132. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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2620 �� + 1971 (Oct.) Opening of Satellite Earth Station 15c., a block of four with margin at top,variety deep green omitted, fine unmounted mint. with matching normal block forcomparison. S.G. 160var; ISC 164a S$1,500-1,800

2621 �� + 1974 (June) 9th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference 10c., a block of four showing major shiftof gold to right, fine unmounted mint. With matching normal block for comparison. S.G.233var S$1,000-1,200

2622 �� 1974 (July) Centenary of Universal Postal Union 10c., variety gold omitted, fineunmounted mint. With normal for comparison. S.G. 235a, £500. Photo S$500-600

2623 �� 1974 (Aug.) World Population Year 35c., marginal, variety emerald (male symbol)omitted, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 239a, £800. Photo S$800-1,000

2624 �� 1974 (1 Oct.) Universal Children’s Day miniature sheet, variety imperforate, one tinybrown speck on reverse, and two imperforate blocks of four of the four denominations onpiece of gummed paper (211x95mm.), fine unmounted mint. All ex the H. Fournierarchives. Rare, only eight sets believed to exist. S.G. MS245. Photo S$2,000-2,500

2625 �� 1977 (Apr.) Sea Shells 10c., a lower right corner pair, variety imperforate, fineunmounted mint. S.G. 291a, £500. Photo S$350-450

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2626 �� 1979 (Dec.) Botanical Gardens 10c., a top left corner vertical pair with plate numbers,variety imperforate, unmounted mint; contemporary ink mark on reverse of lower stampand a very slight wrinkle in margin at left. S.G. 361a, £800. Photo S$600-800

2627 �� + 1980 (8 May) “London 1980” $1 top right corner block of four on transparent paper,fine unmounted mint. With normal for comparison. Unlisted in ISC S$400-500

2628 �� 1986 (May) Expo ‘86 World Fair 50c., 75c. and $1 se-tenant strip, the 50c. with goldomitted, fine unmounted mint. With normal strip for comparison. ISC 532a; S.G. 528avar. Photo S$1,500-1,800

2629 �� B 1990 25 Years of Independence 15c. booklet pane of six with straight-edge at foot, eachshowing variety red (flag) omitted, fine unmounted mint. With normal booklet forcomparison. Unlisted in ISC and S.G. Pierron SP1274MCa. Photo S$3,000-4,000


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2630 �� 1968-69 toned paper 1c. to 50c., 1973 white paper 10c. and 50c., and 1977-78 no wmk.1c. to 50c., fine unmounted mint. S.G. D1-D15, £381 S$200-250

2631 * 1978 (11 Oct.) unstamped envelope from Beaufort, Sabah showing “T” in circle withmanuscript “30cts” and “Tax 75c”, and bearing 1977-78 1c., 4c., 10c. and 20c. strip ofthree, all applied and cancelled on arrival (23.10). Scarce and most attractive. S.G. D11-D14, £290. Photo S$300-400

Postal Stationery Card

2632 * 1964 Archer Fish 6c. with black omitted, fine unused. Spectacular. ISC 7a. Photo S$200-250

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2633 � 1948 $25 red and brown, $100 purple and blue and $500 purple and yellow, all unusedand affixed to small piece, fine. Rare. Barefoot 1-3. Photo S$8,000-10,000

2634 � 1953 Deeds of rental document bearing George VI $25 (2), $100, and on reverse,Postage 10c. and $5 (2), 1966 Certificate to Practice as an Advocate bearing $25 pair,1966 Tenancy Agreement bearing $100 and Postage $2 pair, and 1982 Assignment ofLease bearing $25 (2), $100 (3), $500, $10,000 and 1985 $2 and $5, one $100 and the$500 with punch holes. A generally attractive group S$500-600

2635 � 1969 $100 carmine and orange and $500 carmine and deep violet affixed to printed DeLa Rue page along with six other Revenue stamps from other countries S$800-1,000

2636 �� + 1982 inscription in bold letters, $25, $100, $500, $2000, $10,000 and $50,000, and1990 10c. to $5 set of four, all in unmounted mint blocks of four with all but the 10c.marginal. A fine and most attractive group. barefoot 32-35, 38, 39, 46-49, £2,784+ S$2,000-2,500

Revenue Stamps


2637 * 1852 (1 Aug.) lace paper holograph letter to Thomas Church, the Resident Councillor ofSingapore, the original red silk pouch with the address label bearing two different small,square Royal seals. The letter sent to Singapore via Hong Kong, having just missed thedirect boat. Marked “Via Chinaman” and the address panel with “PAID/AT/HONGHONG” crowned circle in red, type 7 double-arc despatch c.d.s. (30.8) and rated “2” inink. The letter bears two different strikes of the large Royal seals and there is somesplitting along the lace embossing. A second, small envelope, with enclosure, which wasenclosed with the mail letter bears a black printed floral surround around the addresspanel, printed name card and yellow, gold-flecked paper bearing examples of the Royalseals. The envelope with wax seal, “Sovereign/of/Siam &c” The letter reads, “This fromSiamese Majesty the Sovereign of Siam & all adjacent tributary territories Laos Gonas &cTo Honourable Thomas Church Esquire the resident Councillor of Singapore Dated Royalresidence named Rajmandism house grand palace Bangkok 1st August 1852 O Alas veryDear Sir, It was my fault indeed for losing of my remembrance to put two parcils of my cardsand seals which I have had concerned in my foregoing letter per the Chinese Junk sailed fromhence to Singapore. I would not recolect these two parcels which were prepared & put in mywriting desk before I ... the foregoing letter and sent it hurringly. Please receive these whichare forwarded you via China when I have not them again in my writing desk and please doaccording to my request transmitted to you in my foregoing letter Your letter of the 4th instsent me per the Herlene was reached my hand there is nothing to be answered. I beg to remainyours faithfully SPPM Mongkut, King of Siam” An important and valuable letter, believedto be the only such correspondence which is postmarked from Hong Kong. This letterwas discovered inside a beautiful embroidered pouch, apparently adorned with beetlewings, purchased in a London antique market. Also included in this pouch (and with htislot) is an 1850 letter to Major General Sir Henry Pottinger, Fort George (Madras) witha fabulous, gold-bordered letter signed by Martanda Purmah Rajah at Palace Trivandrum(Travancore). The letters were not discovered until some time after the purchase of thispouch. A highly desirable new discovery. Photo S$8,000-10,000

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2638 1883-85 set of five, 1885-87 1t. on 1s. (two different, both not guaranteed), 1887-91 setof eight, 1889 1a. on 1s. and 1888-91 1a. on 2a., 1a. on 3a. (used) and 2a. on 3a. (2,one used), unused or with part gum; fair to fine S$200-250

2639 * 1907 (11 Oct.) Denmark 10ø reply half of reply paid card to Copenhagen, clearlycancelled by fine “BANGKOK/2” c.d.s. a fine, rare and correct usage of a reply paid card.Photo S$2,500-3,000

2640 * 1909 (17 Aug.) Captain Binns printed envelope registered from Bangkok to Singapore,bearing 1885 (1 July) “1 Tical” (S.G. Type 5) on 1 solot indigo (2) both neatly tied byc.d.s., showing large framed “REGISTERED” handstamp at left partly covered byregistration label, arrival c.d.s. (23.8) on reverse; fine and rare. R.P.S. Certificate 91938).S.G. 7. Photo S$10,000-12,000


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2641 � �+ 1914-15 2s. on 14s. ultramarine block of four, the vertical pairs variety imperforatebetween, mint; vague diagonal bend, otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 159b, £1,299. Photo S$1,200-1,500

2642 * 1922-61 envelopes (8) including 1934 (Dec.) from Bangkok to Darwin, franked at 75s.and flown by Imperial Airways and Qantas, 1947 from Bangkok to San Francisco frankedat 3b.20s, 1960 (May) envelopes (4) flown by Thai International from Bangkok toSingapore, Saigon, Hong Kong and Calcutta, 1nd 1961 envelope from Bangkok to Romeflown by Deutche Lufthansa Orient S$200-250

2643 �A 1925-37 Air perf 131⁄2-15 3s. corner block of four with sheet number and a vertical stripof three, 15s. marginal block of four, 25s. block of four and vertical strip of three, 1b.marginal block of ten (2x5) with part imprint and perf 121⁄2 10s. block of four, alsounissued set of eight overprinted “Government Museum 2468” in cancelled to orderblocks of four S$400-500

2644 �P �S 1926 5t., 1932 2ds., 10s., 1b. and Revenue stamp, Jubbal Revenue 1a. and Sarawak 19321c. brown and 20c. lilac, imperforate printer’s samples in unissued colours, eachoverprinted “WATERLOW & SONS LTD./SPECIMEN” and affixed to sample book page; fineand most attractive S$600-800

Revenue Documents

2645 Twenty-five documents bearing a range of values including Court Fee 1910 issue,Documentary stamps and Revenue with 1944 Seated Musician; condition a little mixedthough an interesting lot S$300-400

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to the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never beabove the low 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 caseof error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammermarks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bidis higher 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 theSeller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of theSeller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premiumin accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotOnce your bid has been accepted for a Lot then you are liable to payfor that Lot in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. If thereare any problems with a Lot then you must notify us within 7 days ofreceipt of the Lot, specifying the nature of the problem. We may thenrequest that the Lot is returned to us for inspection. Save as set out inclause 5.12, the cancellation of the sale of any Lot and the refund ofthe corresponding purchase price is entirely at our sole discretion. Wewill not normally exercise that discretion if the Lot is not received byus in the same condition that it was in at the auction date.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s Premium and other chargesIn 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 Goods and Services Tax and any other value added taxAs we remain liable to account for GST on all the Lots, the Buyershall, subject to Clause 5.3 below, pay any and all GST and any othervalue added tax chargeable on any payment to Spink.

5.3 GST RefundsIn the event a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any GSTrefundable under the Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap 117A) ofSingapore will not be payable by the Buyer to Spink.

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 whichany payments to us will be made. You must pay the fullamount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’sPremium and any applicable GST) within seven days after thedate of the sale.

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 fullsettlement.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur 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 bidsuccessfully with Spink in the past, or you are registering with us forthe first time, we reserve the right to require a deposit of up to 50% ofthe amount you intend to spend. Such deposit will be deducted fromyour invoice should you be successful. If you are unsuccessful atauction, your deposit will be returned by the same means it was paidto Spink. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as“Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required beforeplacing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on ourwebsite in such an event.

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 onlineor email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and willbe accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, atthe time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of athird party 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.

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)a loss 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 commitmentsat the 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 determinedby us, which is usually Singapore Dollars. The currency converter isnot always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either inthe accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or theforeign currency equivalent of Singapore Dollars bids. We shall not beliable 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 inits operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality ofthe image as a reproduction of the original.


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 inorder to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer tobe aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit theimportation of certain collectibles. Spink will not acceptreturn of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will notaccept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed byCustoms.

5.8.3 If the Buyer requires delivery of the Lot to an address otherthan the invoice address, this will be carried out at thediscretion of Spink.

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 beentitled to exercise one or more of the following rights orremedies: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 full amount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the SpinkGroup may owe you in any other transaction theoutstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots orother property in the possession of the SpinkGroup until you have paid all the amounts you oweus or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amountsdo not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of theamount outstanding and remaining unpaid, theSpink Group shall have the right to arrange the saleof such Lots or other property. We shall apply theproceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance toyou;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to theSpink Group in respect of different transactions, toapply any amount paid to discharge any amountowed in respect of any particular transaction,whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made byyou or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from youbefore accepting any bids.

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 you at the same or any other auction;5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately,

and, if this results in a lower price being obtained,claim the balance from you together with allreasonable costs including a 20% seller’scommission, expenses, damages, legal fees,commissions and premiums of whatever kindassociated with both sales or otherwise, incurred inconnection with your failure to make payment;

5.10.2.3 when reselling the Lot, place a notice in ourcatalogue stating that you successfully purchasedthe Lot at auction but have subsequently failed topay 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 S$5 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 withpayment of all other amounts due to us.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in Singapore Dollars by one of thefollowing methods:

(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which areset out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met byyou. Please ensure that your client number is noted onthe transfer.

(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink (Asia)Pte Limited and sent to Spink at 360 Orchard Road,#06-03A International Building, Singapore 238869.Please note that the processing charges for paymentsmade by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-Singapore bank shall be met by you. Please ensure thatthe remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoiceis enclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A fee of 2% will be applied.Please be informed that all credit card payments will beprocessed in pound sterling in our London office. Weare not responsible for any foreign exchange losses orcharges that you may incur in connection with suchpurchases.

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

5.5 Invoices

Invoices may consist of one or more pages.

5.6 Collection of Purchases

5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retainitems sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group,have been paid in full. Buyers will be required to pay for theirlots when they wish to take possession of the same, whichmust be within 7 days of the date of the sale, unless priorarrangements have been made with Spink. Without prioragreement, lots will not be released until cleared funds arereceived with regard to payments made by cheque.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is availablefor inspection at our offices from the date of sale for a periodof seven days or until the time of collection, whichever issooner. After seven days or from the time of collection,whichever is the earlier, the Lot will 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.

5.6.4 Lots may be collected from the sale venue the day after theauction and then from our offices at 360 Orchard Road, #06-03A International Building, Singapore 238869 thereafter. Inthe event where a cheque or bank draft payable to Spink(Asia) Pte Ltd has been presented to us, unless we specificallyagree to the contrary, no Lots shall be released before thecheque or bank draft has cleared where such funds have beencredited to our bank account.

5.6.5 All uncollected Lots will be shipped from our office at 360Orchard Road, #06-03A International Building, Singapore238869.

5.7 Notification

We 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 Handling

5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care whenhandling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you thatafter seven days or from the time of collection, whichever issooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. Our postage chargesare set out at the back of the catalogue.


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 all images,

illustrations and written materials including photograph, video or anyother product relating to a Lot. All rights in such property will belongto us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be servedpersonally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the senderby the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have beenreceived on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee isoverseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax orserved personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working dayfollowing despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are actingfor the purposes of your business.10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence) or breach of statutory duty, contract,misrepresentation or otherwise for any:10.1.1 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,

costs, damages, charges or expenses.10.2 Severability

If any part of these Terms and Conditions 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.

10.3 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 ourworkforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utilityservice or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion,malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order,rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant ormachinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is

only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to thecircumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by aparty in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms andConditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or anyother) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its furtherexercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedyshall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or anyother) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do notexclude rights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter,shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, thelaw of Singapore.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Singaporeshall have non-exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postage Charges (signed for, insured mail, including packing)Value PriceUp to S$5000 S$30Above S$5000 S$50Please be informed that the above postage charges apply to packages sentoverseas. Postage is not chargeable for any packages despatched withinSingapore.

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg haveto be sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courierservices are required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier pleasecontact [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost inaddition to the above charges.

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

any future auction irrespective of whether previous defaultshave been settled; and

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

Auctioneers or live bidding platforms who receive details of thedefault may rely on such information when deciding whether to enterinto a transaction with you in the future.

5.12 Refund in the case of Forgery5.12.1 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 shallnot however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a)the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auctiondate corresponded to the generally accepted opinion ofscholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that therewas a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated thatthe Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientificprocess not generally accepted for use until after publicationof the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auctionwas unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to havecaused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should notethat this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:5.12.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of

the auction date, that in your view the Lotconcerned is a Forgery;

5.12.1.2 you must then return the item to us withinfourteen days, in the same condition as at theauction date; and

5.12.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, youmust produce evidence satisfactory to us that theLot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfergood title to us, free from any third party claims.

5.13.1.4 you must provide to us all evidence obtained byyou that a Lot is a Forgery no later than 7 daysafter you receive such evidence.

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

5.12.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person towhom the original invoice was made out by us in respect ofthe Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained theowner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to anythird party.

5.12.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other processto establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not suchprocess was 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.

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 aLot;

7.1.3 arrange for delivery of any Lot you purchase, which willinclude passing your details to shipping providers and, onoverseas deliveries, to customs where they make enquiriesregarding 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 arecord of 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 andconditions we may disclose details of such default to other auctioneersand live bidding platforms.


GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch FRPSL Guy Croton 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 Chau Doris LoCOINS

UK - Richard Bishop Tim Robson Jon Mann Barbara Mears John PettUSA - Greg Cole Luke Mitchell Stephen Gol dsmith (Special Consultant)

CHINA - Kin Choi Cheung Paul Pei Po ChowBANKNOTES

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

CHINA - Kelvin Cheung Paul Pei Po ChowORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys John HaywardBONDS & SHARES

UK - Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Thomasina SmithUSA - Luke Mitchell

EUROPE - Peter ChristenCHINA - Kelvin Cheung

BOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Jennifer MulhollandAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Greg Cole Stephen Goldsmith (Special Consultant)WINES

CHINA - Guillaume Willk-Fabia Angie Ihlo Fung

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 Tom Mathews Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Hemel Thakore Veronica Morris

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Michael Addo Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignAmit 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

Ken Imase [email protected]

BANKNOTES


27 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1724/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32229/30 September World Banknotes London 150091 October World Banknotes London 1500914 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS198 December World Banknotes London 15048

SALE CALENDAR 2015/16

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

15/16 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 15120/21 July The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale London 15026 16 August Antique Maps Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 1504016/17 August The “Sentosa” Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo

and Sarawak sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 1504118 August Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition Singapore 15027September Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History London 1503724 September Windward Islands and British Guiana, British Honduras, Cayman Islands and Jamaica

from the Vestey Collection London 1504226 September The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS146 October The “Fordwater” Collection of New Zealand London 150437 October The Award-Winning Len Jury Collection of New Zealand Postal History, Stationery,

1913 Auckland and 1920 Victory Issues London 1504421 October Great Britain Stamps and Postal History London 15045November The Charles W. Adams Collection of United States and Canada New York 152November The Philatelic Collector’s Series Sale New York 15324/25 November The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale, featuring the John Sussex Collection

of South West Africa,1880-1928 London 1504610 December Bermuda from the Vestey Collection London 1504727/28 January The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale London 16010

COINS

15 July Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500516 August Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia sale

during the International Exhibition Singapore 1503827 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1722/23 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1500624/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32214 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS192/3 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 15007

MEDALS

23 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1500216 August Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia sale

during the International Exhibition Singapore 1503819 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 15003

BONDS & SHARES


27 August The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1724/25 September The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale New York 32214 November The Numismatic Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS1927 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 15019

AUTOGRAPHS

September Autographs, Historical Documents, Ephemera and Postal History London 15037

WINES

15 August An Evening of Selected Rums, Fine Wines, Whiskies and Cognacs during the International Exhibition Singapore SFW15

17 September Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1610 December Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW1715 January Whisky, Cognac and Other Spirits Hong Kong SFW18


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