Internet Sale

April 17, 2013 • New York

A PRESTIGIous offering of

13 LOTS INCLUDING award winning collections

The

COLLECTOR’S SERIES

GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

YOUR SPECIALISTS

STAMPS

UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill GrangerPaul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith

USA - George Eveleth Arthur Poudrier Rex BishopEUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

CHINA - Anna LeeCOINS

UK - Mike Veissid Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKayEleanor Charlotte Dix Tim Robson Barbara Mears John Pett

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Greg Cole Normand PepinCHINA - Mark Li

BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES

UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Tom BadleyUSA - Stephen Goldsmith

CHINA - Mark LiORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBOOKS

UK - Philip Skingley Annie BeadleAUTOGRAPHS

USA - Stephen GoldsmithWINES

CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia

YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO)

Chairman’s OfficeMonica Kruber Charles Blane

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamMiroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Sarah Schmitz

John Winchcombe Harry Gladwin María Martínez Maurizio Schenini

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Dennis Muriu Alison Kinnaird Billy Tumelty Claire Greenhill

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer

Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi

YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Auction Administration and Marketing & DesignLori Lewin

Finance & AdministrationSam Qureshi

AuctioneerStephen Goldsmith

YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE)

Vice ChairmanAnna Lee

AdministrationAmy Yung Dennis Chan Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

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SALE LOCATION

SPINK USA145 W. 57th St., 18th FloorNew York, NY 10019212/262-8400 Fax 212/262-8484

PUBLIC AUCTIONWednesday, April 17th, 2013 3.00 p.m.

VIEWING OF LOTS

LONDON69 Southampton Row, BloomsburyLondon WC1B 4ET

Thursday, April 11th, 2013 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.Friday, April 12th, 2013 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

NEW YORK CITYTuesday, April 16th, 2013 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 10.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.

April 17, 2013 – New York City, New York

On

George EvelethHead of Philatelic [email protected]

T. Arthur PoudrierSenior [email protected]

Lori LewinAuction AdministrationBidding & [email protected]

Clyde TownsendSPINK [email protected]

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The April 2013 Collector’s Series Sale

1. The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of theseTerms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder.

2. The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be thebuyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINKmay, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for saleagain. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon allbidders. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% of the successfulbid price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15%of the excess bid price will be added to each invoice and ispayable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

3. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog. SPINKreserves the right to group two or more lots together and towithdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bidswill be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINKreserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding atits discretion.

4. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has beenmade with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of theproperty included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid onand purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she doesso, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’spremium.

5. SPINK may have made advances and loans available to certain consignors and bidders in the sale. SPINK reservesthe right to bid on any lot in the sale. Additionally, SPINKmay or may not have financial interest in any of the lot(s) inthe sale.

6. All sales are strictly for cash, check and bank/wire transfer inUnited States dollars; However, SPINK will only accept cashpayments under $10,000.00. SPINK offers clients the optionof paying by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and AmericanExpress only) in United States Dollars for a conveniencecharge of two percent (2%) for Visa and MasterCard and fourpercent (4%) for American Express, up to a total of$30,000.00.Credit card payments will only be accepted if (a)the purchase is made by the card holder, (b) any purchaseditems to be shipped are shipped to the cardholder’s verifiedbilling address, (c) floor bidders present their credit cards and(d) all returns are governed by the terms and conditions ofthe sale. Payment is due and payable immediately uponreceipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made atthe auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchaseditems. SPINK reserves the right to void a sale if payment infull of the invoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen(15) days of the date of invoice. A late charge in the amountof the lesser of 18% per annum and the maximum lawful ratewill be charged on the invoice total if payment is not receivedwithin thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots aresubject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriateresale certificates are on file with SPINK.

7. Shipping, handling and administration charges will be addedto invoices for lots delivered by mail. All lots will be shippedvia U.S. Express Mail to Post Office boxes, via FederalExpress to street addresses, and FedEx ground for bulky large

lots (in the U.S. only). Purchases shipped via FedEx will notbe covered by SPINK insurance in the event that the buyerhas placed a “signature release” on file with FedEx. Buyer willbe responsible for total purchase price in the event of loss.SPINK cannot be and is not responsible for the loss of anymerchandise shipped outside the United States and thereforeinsurance on any items to be shipped outside the UnitedStates is solely the responsibility of the buyer. It is also theresponsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurancecoverage for the items once they are in his/her possession.Risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following shipmentof the items and SPINK assumes no liability for merchandiselost, stolen or damaged while in the possession of a party towhom merchandise has been shipped. For international shipments, all duties/taxes/fees are the sole responsibility ofthe buyer.

8. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay the charges due,SPINK reserves the right to resell the merchandise and thebuyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a saleincluding a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the winning price ofhis/her previously successful bid.

9. SPINK reserves the right to require payment in full beforedelivery of the merchandise to the buyer. Bidder personallyguarantees payment, and if a corporation, an officer or principal in the corporation agrees to personally guaranteepayment. Title to any purchased items remains with SPINKuntil all invoices are paid in full. SPINK reserves the right toawait clearance of any check used for payment before delivery of any item and a $25.00 charge will be applied forany check that fails to clear.

10. SPINK reserves the right to refuse to honor or reject any bidwhich, in its opinion, is not submitted in good faith, or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory references, as SPINK in its sole discretion shall determine.SPINK further reserves the right to ban any bidder from participation in its sales for any reason deemed appropriate inits sole discretion.

11. No minors may participate in any SPINK sales.12. Bids will be executed for mail bidders at one advance over the

next highest bid in competition with floor and/or internetbidders, until the maximum bid is executed for the mail bidder, or until the lot is sold. No buy or unlimited bids willbe accepted. No additional commission (except for thebuyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids. SPINKcannot and does not assume any responsibility for errorsmade in the amount bid or lot numbers listed, so check yourbid sheet and online submission carefully. When identicalmail bids are submitted, preference is given to the firstreceived.

13. SPINK may reopen the bidding on a lot under the following circumstances: (a) SPINK has failed to execute cor-rectly a mail bid; (b) A party purchasing the lot on the floorhas done so in error; (c) Where a protest is made after the

Terms and Conditions of SaleThis is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, who are licensed and bonded auctioneers. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium.

April 17, 2013 - New York

hammer has fallen but before bidding has commenced on thenext lot; (d) Where the auctioneer has determined thathe/she has overlooked a party still bidding on the lot but before the calling of the next lot; and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, theauctioneer’s decision shall be final.

14. Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be heldresponsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unlessotherwise arranged prior to the sale.

15. The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless suchindividual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionallyselling false or stolen goods.

16. The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannotbe relied upon for exact reproduction of color. All bidderswho have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of genuineness. It is presumed that all floor bidders haveinspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchasedby floor bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned.Floor Bidders include those bidders acting as agents for others. Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describeitems differently than the descriptions shown in the catalogshould such items be consigned to any future auction.

17. All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale,“genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK willnot knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’,“restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved”in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potentialbuyer.

18. The following conditions apply to requests for expertizationof philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to adviseSPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing theirbids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensionsin writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For United States stamps,the Philatelic Foundation and the Professional Stamp Expertsare the accepted authorities. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchaseprice all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior toexpertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negativeopinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale datewill not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than thegrade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item isindelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as areturn, for any reason whatsoever, including extensionreturns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion.

19. No lots may be returned without a written request by thesuccessful bidder and the written approval of SPINK. In theunlikely event of returning a lot, SPINK must receive notification of the buyer’s intent within three (3) days of thebuyer’s receipt of the lot. The following lots may not bereturned for any reason whatsoever: (a) lots containing ten ormore items; (b) lots described as having faults or defectsbecause of the faults described or any others, including lotsdescribed as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, orsimilar damage, except for non-authenticity; (c) illustratedlots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factorsshown in the illustrations; (d) lots described “AS IS”, including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS,NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) lots valued primarily for the bullion content; (f) lots examined by postal viewers; and (g) any philatelic extension lot unless the conditions set forthin Item 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots placedon extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, no lotsmay be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty (30)days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at SPINK option, be considered just cause to revoke allreturn privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment,authenticity, or description between the bidder and SPINK,SPINK at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matterto binding arbitration in New York, NY, to which the bidder,by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms andConditions of Sale, agrees to be bound.

20. United States coins and currency will not, in conformity withthe law, be opened at less than face value.

21. The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. Noprospective bidder or prospective buyer shall have recourse asa result of any postponement

22. In the event SPINK refers an invoice(s) to an attorney forcollection, the buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees,court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by SPINK.

23. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THELAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVINGREGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OFLAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THATEXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITHRESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTIONWITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NY.

24. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as a convenience to our clients, but SPINK will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failurescaused by (i) a loss of connection on SPINK or your end; (ii)a breakdown or problems with the online bidding softwareand/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internetconnection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid orfor errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

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The “Fordwater” Collection

CATALOG KEY

SYMBOLS

ABBREVIATIONS

CONDITION

EXTREMELY FINE - OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.VERY FINE - CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE

WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.FINE - SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE

MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUCHING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN.VERY GOOD - STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EITHER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF

IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT.At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances thecondition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED

The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in the descriptions, are from the Scott StandardPostage Stamp Catalogue, Volumes 1-6, 2013 editions, and the 2013 Scott Specialized Catalogue of U.S. Stamps and Covers.Where, by reason of the Scott Catalog not listing items in a lot, another catalog is used, and it will be named in the description of the lot.

ESTIMATES

If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are inUnited States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher.

★ MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED

★★ MINT-NEVER HINGED

(★) UNUSED (WITHOUT GUM OR REGUMMED)❍ USED

❏ BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER

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BIDDING INCREMENTSThe auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts:Up to $100........................................by $5 $7,500 to $15,000.....................by $500$100 to $300 ....................................by $10 $15,000 to $30,000...................by $1,000$300 to $750 ....................................by $25 $30,000 to $75,000...................by $2,500$750 to $1,500..................................by $50 $75,000 to $150,000.................by $5,000$1,500 to $3,000 ..............................by $100 $150,000 to $300,000...............by $10,000$3,000 to $7,500 ..............................by $250 $300,000+..........at auctioneer’s discretion

Please note, however, that the auctioneer may, in his or her sole discretion, vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction to expedite the bidding.


AFGHANISTAN

THE AWARD WINNING MEDINA COLLECTION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013

Commencing at 3.00 p.m.

All Sales are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Sale printed at the front of this catalogue.

1 The early issues and usages. The collection of these fascinating issues contained in twoalbums and on exhibition pages. Some highlights include 1871-72 issue with all valuesand covers 1873-74. Shahi complete mint sheet of sixty. The later issues to 1890 are wellrepresented by mint blocks, many covers, some combination frankings, etc. An importantcollection of these difficult to find issues, attractively displayed and offering much scopefor expansion. Est. $50,000-70,000

Afghanistan - contd.

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BRAZIL

THE SPECTACULAR AND ENTHRALLINGUSAGES OF “INCLINADOS” ON “BULL’S EYES”

PAPER COLLECTION 1844

2 22 selected items of this issue, beautifully written up and mounted on album pages, withits outstanding highlights being: 30r. type I strip of four and two blocks of four, thelargest used multiples of this value, of which one block on cover, being the only itemrecorded; two 60r. pairs, the largest recorded multiples -irrespective of paper type-; oneof the most important covers of the “Inclinados” featuring 60r. type II strip of three,which is vertical and thus demonstrating to originate from a sheet composed of just typeII electros, being the largest used multiple known and further enhanced by being appliedon cover, unique, -just a few sheets of “Bull’s Eyes” paper composed solely of type IIs arebelieved to have been issued-; 60r. strip of four, the largest multiple printed on “Bull’sEyes” paper -comprising only of type II- recorded cover; 90r. pair on cover, unique; thestunning 90r. block of 12; the only cover recorded bearing a mixed franking composedof “Inclinados” stamps printed on “Bull’s Eyes” and the thin papers; the 30r. type II, aused example of the rarest stamp of Brazilian philately (only five so far recorded). Most ofthe items are accompanied by Brian Moorhouse certificates (20). Prestigious provenancesinclude Burrus, Kuyas, Pracchia, Lima and Benevides, as well as Dr. Norman Hubbard,the most prestigious collector ever of Latin American philately, who owned all itemsincluded in this collection. Included here are most of the existing gems of this issue,constituting a major exhibit of great calibre, being obviously impossible to replicate. Anextraordinary opportunity to acquire the most important assembly nowadays of thescarcest printing, i.e., on “Bull’s Eyes” paper, of one of the most fascinating, earliest andoutstanding imperforate classic issues of the world: the “Inclinados”. After Great Britain, Brazil was the second country in the world, as well as the first inAmerica, to issue stamps for nationwide use. The “Inclinados”, the second issue of America,appeared in Brazil after the “Bull’s Eyes”, although its greater rarity is considerable incomparison with the “Bull’s Eyes”, this being one of the features which reveal a proof of itsimportance. As a matter of fact, the most renowned collector ever of Latin America, Dr.Norman Hubbard, stated in his introduction to the sale of the “Inclinados” Issue in theInvestphila’s auction catalogue of 13 November 2010: “The slanted numerals postage stampsof Brazil, known as the Inclinados, and the steamship postage stamps of Buenos Aires, knownas the Barquitos, are the two rarest regular issued series of stamps of South America. Indeed,they rank immediately below the three major regular issues of classic imperforate philately, thePost Office of Mauritius, the Hawaii Missionaries, and the British Guiana Cottonreels.” Est. $600,000-800,000

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CHINA REVENUES

THE VINCENT ONG GOLD MEDAL COLLECTION3 The eight-frame exhibit detailing China’s tax evolution through its revenue stamps and

documents; chronicling the political and economic developments of everyday lives of theChinese population. The collection commences with a blank, pre-printed Ming Dynastydocument and continues through to the 1950’s People’s Republic. Highlights of thisfascinating collection are a fine group of early land revenue documents, a 1904 CustomsNotice of duty liable on telephone and telegraph items, the different issues of revenuestamps including their use on documents, some scarce and valuable Liberated Areas issuesincluding some important North-West China - Yili-Tacheng-Artia Area with 1945“BTD” $5 and $10 with first setting $5 and $10 (5) sheets of eight and some from thelater settings, a group of the later, 1946-48 issues including some complete sheets andused on documents; some special revenue stamps and later documents. A fine andinteresting collection which is ideal for further study and development. Est. $60,000-80,000

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China Revenues, The Vincent Ong Gold Medal Collection - contd.

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GREAT BRITAIN PLATE V


4 A wonderful and highly specialized collection of this most interesting Plate of the World’sfirst Postage Stamp. Well written up and housed in three albums. Comprising nearly 540Penny Blacks (with thirty-three on covers, fifteen of these with red Maltese Crosscancellations) and accompanied by over 250 printed in red all with black Maltese Crosscancellations. The collection includes a full reconstruction of the 240 different letterings,four blocks of four (DC-ED, GG-HH, GK-HL and SK-TL, three of these with redMaltese Cross cancellations) and two strips of four (EA-ED, LA-LD, the latter on coverwith red Maltese Cross cancellations), all from the printings in black. The numerousStates and Repairs of this fascinating Plate are well represented and illustrated. Thecondition is mostly fine to very fine with several items having impressive pedigrees. A trulywonderful study of the world’s most famous stamp, representing many years of carefulstudious research, and would be very difficult to replicate. Est. $160,000-200,000

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An Award Winning Collection of Great Britain Plate V - contd.

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5 A general collection in two large stockbooks with a basic and fairly comprehensivecollection of Q.V. used with issues from 1862 which includes 1863-71 4c. perf.12, 18c.and 96c. olive-bistre; 1876-77 16c. on 18c. (3) with variety space between “n t”; 1891surcharges with 7c. on 10c. surcharge double, 7c. and 14c. surcharges with varietyantique “t”; Jubilee with varieties including tall “K” and space between “o n”; later issueswith valuable K.E.VII with 1903 set to $10 mint and values to $10 used, 1904-09 set to$10 mint and a selection used ($10 with fiscal cancellation), 1907-11 unused and used;1912-21 mist with shades to $5 (3) and $10 (2) plus used to $10, 1921-37 to $5 mintand used, “CHINA” overprint sets to $10 and $2 used, plus some K.G.VI and Q.E. witha few covers and other items. A valuable lot. Est. $10,000-15,000

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HONG KONG

THE MEDINA COLLECTION

INDIA


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6 A small select group of the 1854 issue, comprising 1⁄2a. red proof on East India Companywatermarked paper; 1a. Die II deep red unused lower right corner pair, [95-96], showingmajor inking flaw with “E” of “ONE” completely omitted, Brandon Certificate (1999)incorrectly attributed as Die I; 1a. Die II deep red and dull red unused blocks of four; 2a.green huge used example showing additional outer framelines all round; 4a. 4th. printing,pale blue and pale red, unused, R.P.S. Certificate (1969), and 4a. 4th. Printing deep blueand red used horizontal pair, [9-10], with part “10” (decimes) French handstamp. Achoice and most attractive group in very fine condition. Est. $10,000-15,000


IRAN

1902 (MARCH-APRIL)THE MECHED PROVISIONAL ISSUE

7 Meched is the capital city of the province of Khorasan in Northeastern Iran. During themonths of March and April of 1902, Victor Castaign, the Belgian Controller of Posts andCustoms and the postmaster of Meched, on his own initiative and without properpermission from Teheran had these stamps printed. In view of this unauthorised action,Victor Castaign was dismissed and he was expelled from Iran. An Italian named Bernardiprinted the Meched stamps by use of separate copper clichés for the centre and frame withthe values inserted in the upper right and lower left corners by handstamps. The centre ofthe stamps show the initials of “V.C.” standing for “Victor Castaign” and was taken fromhis signet ring. As a controlling measure Castaign initialled the Shahi values in red ink.The collection of these fascinating issues offered here comprises: 2ch. black. Only 500printed Unused block of four, used pair on piece and a cancelled block of twelve. 3ch.black. Only 300 printed Cancelled strip of five. 5ch. black. Only 500 printed Used pairon piece, a single with variety Farsi “5” in upper-left corner, double Farsi “1” in upperright corner and figure “2” in lower left corner”, the only recorded example of theinverted frame variety and two examples used on covers (this issue is particularly rare usedon cover). 5ch. violet. Only 2,000 printed Cancelled horizontal pair, a horizontal strip offour, all with the error Farsi figure “5” inverted and values transposed, the fourth stampwith inverted Latin “2” for “5” and used with “BODJNOURD” cancellations whichfurther enhances its rarity. A single used on a cover 12ch. light blue. Only 400 printedUsed on piece, showing parts of the “piries union linen” paper makers watermark andwith partial Russian Ashkabad transit date stamp below. Almost all the items offered aboveare accompanied by certificates of authenticity from noted experts. Est. $50,000-70,000


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THE MARCHAND ARCHIVE

8 A very rare selection of 14 letters and two postcards from the Marchand expeditionarchive detailing life during this period, below is a selection of the letters content (writtenin French) translated into English. The Marchand Mission was an expedition undertakenby French emissary Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934) and 150 men with designs tocounter British expansionism in northeastern Africa. Starting from Libreville (in present-day Gabon) in 1897, the Marchand expedition spent 14 arduous months crossing largelyuncharted regions of north central Africa. They finally reached the fort of Fashoda on theupper Nile on July 10, 1898 and hoisted the French flag. On September 18, a flotilla ofBritish gunboats led by Horatio Kitchener arrived at Fashoda; Kitchener had just defeatedMahdi forces at The Battle of Omdurman, and was in the process of reconquering theSudan in the name of the Egyptian Khedive. The confrontation of the French and Britishwas cordial but both sides insisted on their right to Fashoda. News of the encounter wasrelayed to Paris and London and each side accused the other of expansionism andaggression. A stalemate (the Fashoda Incident) continued until November 3 when FrenchForeign Minister Théophile Delcassé, fearing the possibility of war, withdrew Marchandand his troops and ceded the Sudan to the British.A selection of the letters transcribed Bahr-el-Ghazal, 30km downstream from theconfluence of the Arab Aboard the Faidherbe, 5th November 1898My dear Largeau! My poor Largeau! What a stand-up we gave you at la mecha, what anannoying stand up. But I think of your worries, of your possible lack of supplies and am sending you awhaleboat with all my wood cutters - which breaks my heart as you can imagine! TheFaidherbe has been stopped for six days in the sedd, I am going back to Fachoda, whereI must be on the 10th of November, to take orders from the commanding officerMarchand at Khartoum, if need be. In two words I explain you the phantasmagorical dramatic turn of events whichcompletely changed on the high Nile, during our painful journey to Fort Desain. We had left at the time the imminent arrival of another [friend Denriche] to Fachoda. [Tired]! It was not [Denriches] but indeed sirdar Kitchener, with 2.000 men, of which a battalion of highlanders, five big gunboats having on board up to 10 cannons.Omderman was taken on September 2nd after a bloody and stupid battle which[Denriches] came to deliver in the plain, instead of staying behind the formidablefortifications of Omderman. My letter, moved, of October 13th to Doctor [Cureau] that [Fassinet] must have broughtyou, as well as my open note of today, to the same, had to teach you what takes place inGhazal. Judge my bewilderment when I collect, 13 Oct, an Egyptian detached flag on Khadija,then the next day a second in Bahr-el-Arab, with papers saying that these detached flagswere raised for the officers of the Abon-Klea, one at Mecha, the other one on the lakeAmbady!!!! Then I find Sedd in the channel of papyri, 800m of suites and I cross it only at the priceof superhuman efforts of my 17 men. 18 [Chilonk] told me that there are two Turkish boats on the Nile, which wait for me tobreak [(sic)] the boat of the French people! New emotion ... But your good cannon isfixed at the front of the Faidherbe, protected by kegs and sheet steels; the boiler ishardened, I may let come ... On the 18th’s evening I find a big Anglo-Egyptian camp inthe confluence of Sobat, where these softened of Abyssinian could have been able to settle down 10 times more easily than us at Fachoda! This camp fires two cannon shots atme as a warning; but I take off silently. (It was to give me an order of Kitchenerforbidding the war troops and ammunitions transportation on the Nile, as Marchandtaught me later. Finally, the 19th at Fachoda, having crossed, peacefully, an Anglo-Eg. Gunboat upstream.There so much news: the army announced by [Chillonk] was other one than a flyingcolumn organized by the sirdar Kitchener, after the fall of Omderman, 2 Sept. The Caliph was able to run away, with 130 partisans, in the mountains of [Dar Nouba].A Few days after the taking of Khartoum, arrive from the top Mahdiste vapour withquantity of wounded persons on board; Anglo-Egyptians seize it and find the hull riddledwith bullets which appear to be French. Aoh! Mahdistes prisoners say that they all almost died there, under the fire of the whitesof Fachoda. So, from September 11th, a paragraph of “P? journal”, tells in France thatthe Marchand mission put to flight two Mahdistes vapours at Fachoda, on 25th August.Suspect it! “Lord Khartoum”, the sirdar gathers then a warlike device which becameimportant, and sets off the 11th for Fachoda with 2.000 men. He arrives the 19th addingby letter “any whites” who occupy Fachoda, are to let the flag of the [khidiye] float again


at the top of the [mondineh]. Marchand refuses saying that he would make kill up to thelast one of his men before letting in Anglo-Egyptians to the French post, that he is herein order of the French government, etc. Then Kitchener establishes a camp at 1km northof ours, with 6 guns held up at our citadel. Then he goes to establish a camp similar atthe entry of Sobat, on the hillock of the left bank, at 500m of the Nile. He envies theAbon Klea in Ghazal, the sultan in Bahr-el-Ghazal, and returns, with his battalion ofhighlanders, towards Khartoum, and maybe towards Cairo where he is going to rest onhis laurels with his inseparable Wingate. There are two big battles, at first that of [Atbana],then that of Omderman. The English people exult; it adorned that without our presenceat Fachoda their gunboats went back up the Nile with English flags, and not Egyptian. AtFachoda, we bombard English of baskets of vegetables of the garden of Landeroin, andwe receive in reply cases of Wingate, from which you receive a copy. Relation not too bad.By October 8th arrives an English gunboat with this telegram: “ Marchand was namedcommander(major) on October 1st. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Delcassé, asks for thesending to Cairo of a French officer to have information on what was made on the Nilefor the mission”. Germain being on the right bank of the Nile, with Fouque, searchingfor these untraceable Abyssinians, it is Baratier who straightaway leaves carrying to CairoMarchand’s reports. A few days after Marchand notices that he forgot to send the treatysigned by Mek, and the other important pieces, he plots to go himself to Cairo, and whenI arrive on 19th Oct. he tells me to stay at his disposal in case the English people wouldrefuse him the passage on their twice-weekly mail between Fachoda and Khartoum. Thusthe Faidherbe stays in Fachoda and cannot come to get you for now. Terrifying newsarriving from France: after the elections we have a radical cabinet, president Brisson,Lockroy to the navy, Bourgeois in the public works, Fouillat in colonies, Delcassé in theForeign Affairs, Cavaignac has the war, etc. But Cavaignac resigned at the end ofSeptember, after the suicide of Lieutenant-colonel Henry, and was replaced by [...][zurlinden]. [...] all this because of a false [assistant] also resigned, we do not know why,for Lieutenant-colonel Henry. This famous secret room of the Dreyfus, Esterhazy, Zolatrials was only a [...]. (Conveniently, Zola ran away to Belgium). The ministry is asupporter to revise the Dreyfus trial; this one doubtless returned to France. This affair isabsolutely insane, and leads to a colossal upheaval. War council judges were they misledby [...]? It is said that Esterhazy is the author of the slip etc. Anyway general chaos, shameson shames in France ... In the first days of October we say that Paris had to be occupiedmilitarily by 45.000 men under the orders of Zurlinden. On the other hand, mayhem inChina; it adorned that a French-Russian body occupies Beijing. In the middle of thiswaste, Marchand did well to leave for Cairo, where he will support the French interestson the Nile, and can cry out hard so that we send to us other men, if the government doesnot want to evacuate. He left on 25th Oct. for Khartoum, (by English boat) where fromthe railroad succeeds now. As a matter of fact the mission made all that she was able to,and, whatever happens, we have nothing to be blamed of. The fight of 25 August isenormous luck, which prevented Kitchener from taking towards us a too cutting attitude.We think of returning by French Abyssinia! At Fachoda we are now 12 days away fromCairo, [at revolution]. On my part I promise you to make all the possible so that we donot leave you out of order in Mecha. I plan to return soon with 40 men, and to makecross the sedd to the Faidherbe. I come down again in deplorable conditions; bled of 6men and of a whaler since October 13th, I re-bleed of 8 men and the other whaler, whichleaves me with the mechanics and the drivers only. But there is big national interest, inthe fact that Mecha is occupied at the moment by French troops. At your place, to bemore on to be found, by Oubangui otherwise by Fouque, this is what I would write to[Cureau]: “I ask you for [Instanmently] for reasons of health, and to join the MissionCongo-Nile which can receive the order to leave Fachoda for Abyssinia from one week tothe next; to be replaced in Mecha by a non-commissioned officer, with 6 to 10infantrymen. It is all that it is necessary to guard the French flag there, and tell the Anglo-Egyptians of our occupation of Denkas territories. The country is rich, the natives arequiet and very favourable to our establishment in this point; with red pearls and some[mellanda] of iron we get fresh supplies infinitely ...” Fort Desain can perfectly remove anon-commissioned officer with 6 to 10 infantrymen and send them to Mecha! Then Irecommend you to begin to come down here in whaler. I ask you [instanmently], on mypart, to send back to me immediately, with [Tahi Duap], the indispensable man of theFaidherbe, [...] the men of bane in the absence of whom I worry personally and my[yakoma] wood cutters. They have the current with them to come down, and are not indanger (with 1 month of ration at first). Goodbye, Good luck, and see you soon I hope, your devoted, Signed: DYE. You’re onthe board, if not already promoted captain. Alfred Dreyfus was suspected of revealing secrets of the French army to the Germans andthis affair was worsened by the fact that he was Jewish. The Dreyfus affair is very important

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because it divided France into two clans the Dreyfusards and the antiDreyfusards.Esterhazy was in fact the man guilty of this treason. Zola is a French novelist of the timewho decided to defend Dreyfus by publishing the book “J’accuse” meaning “I accuse”. My dear Largeau, 60 carriers intended for the provisioning of the post of Rapids were yesterday morningsent by fort Honniger. They’re taking 52 loads of flour (approximately 1000kg) and 7boxes pearls, plus a load bottles wine and skins. The wine is intended for the staff of thepost arsenal, skins in the mountains of the [etienne], 7 boxes pearls will be deposited at astore of the post arsenal. So you have 52 carriers loaded with supplies and 8 carriers you will load with suppliesfrom the arsenal poste reserve. The 60 carriers must go to the Rapids with you. Besides I made by sultan [Camboura] the order to gather 40 carriers of villages aroundthe post arsenal, who will be loaded with supplies of the reserve and will join the 60others. Total 100 carriers of supplies whom you will lead to Rapids. Your personal luggage in addition. [Kuni] understood prescriptions forming desiderata.You will arrange, according to the number of carriers whom you will have and thequantity of supplies that the reserve of the post arsenal can supply. The important would be to be able to lead 100 loads of supplies to the Rapids, becausethese foods are intended for the occupation of Koutchouk ali. I remind you theprescription concerning Dorouma who will have his carbine if he can supply within 48hours of your passage in his domain 5 - 600 [satenis] to the Rapids. So approximately 2500 [satenis] gathered in the Rapids with which will be made theoccupation of Koutchouk ali. You will follow as I told you, with your 100 carriers and your 29 infantrymen plus the[basniguus] which accompany them, on route [Kuvyalé] - Kama - Go - Dorouma-Hibbé- Rapids. You will make the topographic report. You will find instructions by arriving at Rapids where you will stay probably only just thetime to wait for the supplies from the chief Dorouma. You should just put yourselves byarriving at the disposal of Mr the Lieutenant Mangin. I authorize by the same mail staff sergeant of the post arsenal to deliver to you for eachof your 29 infantrymen a small piece of materials of colours taken in the more or lessdamaged bundles of batiste. This piece intended to make a small mosquito net has everyman. I shall send orders in time so that the same distribution is made for the infantrymenof the detachment Mangin. The men need to have thread and the needles to sew theirmosquito net. I count that you can leave the post arsenal with your convoy in the evening of the 11thto go sleep in Kama, or at the latest the 12th. The sooner the better. Warn the chief Kamawho will make warn Go and Dorouma. Each owes you a day of prepared food. This foodwill be paid to the chief Kama by a voucher of you that he will touch at the post arsenal,to the chief Dorouma by a voucher of you whom he will touch at the post of Rapids. ForGo or the intermediate villages (cultures) you will pay directly. I believe that you havepearls. If you do not have any left make a voucher for [Chuikinh] when you leave. You are authorized to say on my behalf to Kama that if I am satisfied by his processes, Ishall myself give him a carbine and cartridges as I already have for some of his brothers.Attached is a small schedule with information for the road [Kuvyalé] - Rapids. I wish you,with expensive friendships, good health, safe journey, good success. You will find laterorders relative to the exploration of the pond [Wava]. Signed: Marchand. P.S.: I attached no importance to the word “fortune” that you used on your letter of the5th. You think me one thousand times more susceptible than I am in reality. The truth isthat the monstrous accusation of one of my companions with regard to my actions and totheir true motives surprised me in full peace of mind and seriously affected me. I washundred thousand leagues to plan that the same supposition could be never made on me,and in spite of me my character was a little modified. I feel it. Now I am afraid andconsider often obliged to assert the absolute purity of my motives. I recognize that it isstupid but frankly what would you do in my place? I am a little disorientated. It will glide.I am used to taking all the responsibilities. Est. $30,000-50,000

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THE MOZAMBIQUE COMPANY 1891-1942

THE DR YAU KHAI WENG AWARD WINNING COLLECTION9 The Mozambique Company was formed in 1891 and was granted a charter on 30th July

189l to administer the Sofala and Manica regions of Portuguese East Africa for 50 years.The Company was authorized to issue its own stamps by the decree of 8th August 1892.The territory was taken back by Mozambique in January 1942. This exhibit commenceswith the 1892-95 Provisional issue followed by the Elephant issues from 1895-1918. Thelatter is so called because the design shows the Company’s coat of arms which consists oftwo elephants. The above are followed by the Pictorial issues from 1918-41 and inconclusion airmail stamps and commemorative issues are shown. Highlights of this exhibitare the hand painted essays, die proofs and color trials from the printers’ archives, mintmultiples and used on covers to different parts of the world including Egypt, Algeria,Czech Republic, India and the Dutch East Indies. lst Frame: Provisional Issue withspecimens from the Natal archives followed by a study of the ovpt types & perforationsincluding multiples and letters from the small villages of Fontes Villa & Ossurize whereonly a few examples are known. 1895 provisional overprint including the only recordedcombination registered letter and a cover posted in Rhodesia. 2nd Frame: A study of thefirst Elephant issue showing the various types of paper & perforations Registered lettersfrom Macequece to Algeria from Marromeu to Belgium and Natal. 3rd Frame: The 1900Bisect including one of 3 recorded on cover 1898 Vasco Da Gama overprints includingerrors and used on registered letters. 1902-04 Elephant issue including proofs, color trialsand unused complete pane of the highest value stamp, the 1000 reis stamp. 4th Frame:1907 Elephant stamps with color trials, specimens and used on a registered letter.Republica ovpts of 1911 showing the 3 types of ovpt including proofs, specimens andusage to different destinations including a registered letter to German East Africa. 5thFrame: Republica ovpt stamps on registered letters to Czech Republic & Switzerland. Thenew currency issue of 1912 with proofs, specimens, varieties and on covers. First Pictorialissue of 1918 with many die proofs, color trials and used on covers. 6th Frame: The Firstpictorial issue including the 1920 surcharges and new values of 1921-1924. 7th Frame:Stamp shortage period showing PAGO handstamps on letters including 2 registeredcovers. The Second and Third Pictorial issues including handpainted essays and used onletters to Egypt and the Dutch East Indies. 8th Frame: 50 centavos and 1 escudo handpainted essay from the Third pictorial issue. The Airmail issues include the 1 escudo and5 escudos handpainted essay and used on covers showing different airmail rates anddestinations. Charity tax issues and commemorative issues with die proofs, varieties andused on cover. The collection has been awarded the folowing medals: Singapore WorldStamp Championship 2004 (Large Vermeil 85pts), Washington 2006 FIP Exhibition(Large Vermeil 85pts) China 2011 FIAP Exhibition (Large Vermeil 88pts). Est. $75,000-100,000

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THE FIRST DAY COVERS COLLECTION OF CLASSIC SPAIN 1850-1874

10 The most comprehensive collection dedicated to the first classic issues of Spain being usedon cover on its first day of issue or latest day of validation, formed over decades by one ofthe most, if not the most, important collector of Spanish philately in history. Cleanly andbeautifully mounted on over 100 pages containing 167 covers and some stamps. Aninteresting section of stampless covers introduce the collection, demonstrating usages alsowithout adhesives on the first day of Spanish philately, 1st January 1850, also including acover dispatched one day before the first day of issue as well as other scarce usages. Thefranked postal history starts with the most important of the five first day covers of Spanishphilately (1st January 1850) bearing an adhesive (all being franked by the 6 cuartos -the12cu. and 10r. denominations are only known used from March-). This item possess afeature of great importance in Spanish philately as its contents state this cover to havebeen franked by the new postage stamp, with the sender expressing his hopes about thisnew means: “Esta carta ba (va) con el sello nuevo de franqueo, haber (a ver) si esto ser·lo que nosotros pensamos, aunque así lo creo”. The 1st January 1850 date accompaniedby the significant text make this a key item of classic Spanish philately. (cert. Graus).Throughout the classic issues from 1850 to 1874, 22 issues exhibit its first day of issueusage on cover. In many cases other scarce usages on the second day of issue, penultimateor mainly last days of issue, as well as mail travelled out of the period of validation withthe adhesive being demonetized or even accepted (which is of great rarity), are alsoincluded. Other extraordinary examples are exceptional uses before the first day of issue;or even very rare contemporary usages with later issues when the previous issue had beendemonetized, thus resulting in unique mixed frankings. The covers mainly exhibit singlefrankings, but other combinations are also represented, with some items being alsoaddressed to foreign destinations. Throughout the collection a considerable duplicationcan be found. It is a daunting challenge of time and obvious difficulty to gather anassembly of this calibre, which features one of the most fascinating characteristics of postalhistory: the usages on the first day of issue in classic philately. This sale consequentlyconfers a wonderful opportunity to get an utmost desirable collection which was formedwith patience, discernment and taste, and would be virtually impossible to repeat. Est. $250,000-300,000

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THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION


11 The multi Gold medal (Geneva 1992, The Hague 1994, Seoul 1994 and San Francisco1997) and Large Gold medal (Paris 1999, Brussels 2001 and 2006) collection written upon 128 pages. The exhibit was entered in the first European Championship of ThematicPhilately (F.C.T.P.) in Essen in 2006. It was awarded European Champion in the group“History of Organisations” and won the Grand Prix competing with EuropeanChampions of the other groups. Some highlights include: Austria 1891 registered coverwith special “Weltpost-Congress/Wein” etiquette German States with many interestingand rare covers Berlin 1949 Von Stephan 60pf. and 2dm. unadopted essays in black.Great Britain with covers illustrating the Postal Reforms of 1839-40, including a first daycover of the 4 pence period with handstruck “4”, a cover of the last day of the 4 penceperiod with manuscript “4”, a cover used on the first day of the Universal Penny PeriodCorner marginal Penny Black on cover 1929 Universal Postal Union £1 black overprinted“specimen” Italy 1906 registered postcard with “ROMA/VI Congresso PostaleUniversale” etiquette Russia 1927 First Interna`tional air mail Congress, The Hague, acover bearing the 10k. and 15k. values in pairs, one of the 10k. with variety broken “7”of “1927”. The only one known on First day cover. Many other interesting WorldwideProofs and Essays. Condition generally good throughout and a Wonderful opportunity toobtain a fascinating and comprehensive collection but still with much scope for expansion. Est. $65,000-80,000


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URUGUAY

THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY OFTHE “NUMERAL” OR “CIFRAS” ISSUES EVER FORMED


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12 1866-77 The absolutely exceptional collection, featuring most of the importantcollections dedicated to these issues and containing a large quantity of stamps and covers.Among the exceedingly scarce and large considerable number of rarities, these sections orindividual items are some which deserve to be mentioned: A visually impressive section ofunadopted designs, trials and proofs serves as a phenomenal introduction, including thelargest multiples in existence for the plate proofs of 5c., 10c. and 20c. denominations (the15c. sheet was used for separation trials; even for the 20c. the two engraved proof sheetsknown are included), as well as the set of proofs affixed to paper with original notes aboutthe production of this issue by MacLure, MacDonald & Co. (unique). The finestassembly known of postage currencies including all denominations issued. ImperforateIssues 5 Centésimos: the exceptional block of 100 in very scarce ultramarine shade (themost important item of this value), the only recorded example (block of 76) signed by theprinter, the cover with the fascinating “Club Estrangero/Montevideo” handstampfeaturing a special postal service for delayed correspondence (unique), as well as severalimportant frankings such as six examples representing the largest franking on cover. 10Centésimos: the largest known multiple with mint block of 60, the largest 10c. frankingwith five examples on registered cover. 15 Centésimos: the largest multiple in used blockof 40 with “Certificado” handstamps -although of less significance, but it is important tomention the mint block of 35 which was not recorded by Lee-, 5c. postal stationeryenvelope with 15c. trisect, as well as multiple frankings. 20 Centésimos: the extraordinaryunused block of 97 which is considered as the most important item of the “Numerals”,the largest used multiple (block of 14) exhibiting the rare double oval of Yndependencia(Fray Bentos), the highest franking of the “Numerals” is represented by a block of 25 onlarge part of registered wrapper. Also with several multiple frankings of this value, whichare of extreme rarity, with the most important being a 5c. postal stationery envelopeuprated with 20c. pair (unique) and exhibiting the Yndependencia double oval which onlyis known on two covers. Perforated Issues The 5c., 10c. and 15c. values feature completesheets which obviously are the largest multiples known; for the 15c., the complete sheetof 200 is unique. The rare 5c. on pelure paper includes its largest multiple known and thesignificant franking on cover featuring 5c.+20c. (2) with the two items known. The 10c.also includes the block of 80 (rejoined blocks of 20 and 60) with trial pin perforation,which is the largest with this exceptional characteristic. The 15 c., apart from the uniquecomplete sheet, features the largest franking of this value with two pairs together with10c. The largest recorded franking on complete cover for the entire “Numerals” issues isthe most significant item of this 20c. value, with this cover bearing six examples. The twomultiples, a mint block of 10 and a used block of 19, are the largest so far recorded forthis perf. value. Covers bearing this denomination together with other values, or multiplesfrankings, are very scarce, with several unique frankings being included. Rare shades,varieties, an extensive and exceptional study of cancellations are also gracing thiscollection. The research has been developed with several studies of the plates throughout,including types and subtypes. The lot possess duplicates and extra material which wouldform the basis of further collections. It is significant the number of multiples included.The postal history section is very rich (some examples have been previously mentioned),and also includes an important number of rare cancels and impressive multiples frankings,very rare additional frankings on postal stationery envelopes, bisect, trisect and quadrasectexamples, and exceedingly scarce or unique mixed frankings with later issues. Anadditional part is deemed to the Uruguayan-French combination frankings as a result ofthe French conveyance by maritime means, with the Uruguayan franking paying the localfee to the port of departure; an important combination cover, featuring the provisional“cachet de fortune” (only used in two journeys), is also included. To give an idea of theimportance of this assembly, it is fundamental to mention that it includes the most partof the renowned Scott and Bentley collections, as well as the most important items ofthese two collections, which were the most important available on the market before thisassembly was put together. Other collections were also added to this assembly. Apart fromthe two previously mentioned provenances, this assembly includes a considerable numberof rarities which belonged to famous collections of the past: Lee, Hoffmann, Podestà,Sciarra, Wolmann and Bustamante, or others, most renowned from the worldwidephilatelic point of view, such as Burrus and Dale-Lichtenstein. It is extreme difficult to


find a collection of any field with such a number of the most important items in existence,and this is one of these exceptional, once in a lifetime, collections. This assembly is by farthe most important ever formed in these issues, with absence of weak sections, and possessan irrefutable character as any other “Numerals” collection would only be placed behindin a very remoteness position of significance. Uruguay is considered as one of the threemost important countries for classic philately in Latin America, this being a fact whichfurther enhances the great significance of this assembly. An absolutely amazing holding ofthe utmost importance, a wonderful and unique opportunity to acquire the irrefutable“Numerals” of Uruguay collection, which would be virtually impossible to replicate. Est. $350,000-450,000

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AN ACCUMULATION OF CLASSIC YEMEN

13 From circa 750BC to 115BC the land now known as the Yemen was the kingdom ofSaba, or Sheba. It is now generally agreed that the biblical Queen of Sheba came fromsouth-west Arabia and not from Ethiopia. The area was famed for the production offrankincense, much used in religious ritual. After rule by Himyarites, Romans, Ethiopiansand Persians, the Yemen came under Muslim rule in 630 and was made a province ofCaliphate. In 897 the Zaidi sect of Shia Muslims founded a state under an Imam. TheImamate survived two periods as part of the Turkish Empire, from 1517 to 1630 andfrom 1872 to 1918, to reappear as an independent state when the Turks left after the FirstWorld War. The Turkish administration had a network of about 24 offices in this area.Yemen issued its first stamps in 1926. International mail required additional stamps to beadded from a country that was a member of the Universal Postal Union as Yemen did notjoin the UPU until 1 January 1930. International mail was often routed via Aden on theYemeni coast which was under British control at the time. Stamps of British India, as usedin Aden, were added and mail cancelled ADEN CAMP. After joining the UPU, Yemenissued a new series of definitive stamps in accordance with UPU regulations. A large,practically all mint, duplicated stock housed in four Lighthouse albums, many thousands,including: 1930 1i. blue and brown (S.G. 9, £39, 16,000 in mint sheets) 1931 changedcolours 8b. claret (S.G. 17, £3.25, 6,000 in mint sheets) 10b. orange-brown (S.G. 18,£4.50, 2,000 in mint sheets) 1939 Arab Alliance 1i. scarlet, olive-green and claret (S.G.40, £12.50, 12,500) Total catalogue value for these four S.G. £865,000. Est. $100,000-150,000

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BANKNOTES

10/11/12 April World Banknotes London 1300412 April The David Kirch Collection of Bank of England Notes Part II London 1303318 April The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes Part III: Wales and West Midlands London 1303220 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0522/23 May The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31620 June The David Kirch Collection of English Provincial Banknotes Part IV: The North of England London 13035 28/29 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3171/2 October World Banknotes London 130183 October The Ibrahim Salem Collection of African Banknotes London 130375 December World Banknotes London 13034

SALE CALENDAR 2013

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STAMPS

15/16/17 April The Collector’s Series Sale London 13031 17 April The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire – Part I London 13036 19 April French Mail in the West Indies – The Federico Borromeo D’Adda Collection Lugano SW100519/20 April The Collector’s Series Sale, including important Chile and Portugal Lugano SW100620 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0520 April Sicily – An International Large Gold Medal Collection Lugano SW1007 21 May The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India, Part II London 130255 June Specialised Great Britain Sale London 1302628 June The “Fordwater” Collection of Canada and BNA Colonies New York 14310/11 July The Collector’s Series Sale London 1302715/16 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 14410 September The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India and States, Part III London 13028 11 September The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of Great Britain London 1302921 September The Japanese Occupation Issues of South East Asia Singapore 1303821/22 September Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Singapore 13030

COINS

20 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0522/23 May The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31627 June Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1301321 August Tibetan Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Hong Kong 1302028/29 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31724 September North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection London 1301927 September Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 130143 December Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 13015

MEDALS

25 April Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300125 July Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 1300221 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 13003

BONDS AND SHARES

20 April The Collector’s Series Sale Hong Kong CSS0522/23 May The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3167 June Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 1301628/29 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31728 November Bonds and Share Certificates of the World London 13017

AUTOGRAPHS

22/23 May The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31628/29 August The Collector’s Series Sale New York 317

WINES

May An Evening of Exceptional Wines Hong Kong SFW03September An Evening of Exceptional Wines Singapore

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