U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
January 7-8, 2009

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Lot #859
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1854 1as deep red, die II, watermarked, imperf., block of 16, part sheet margin at left, from the rare stone "D", pos.9/12, 33/36, every stamp showing a flaw or retouch, unused without gum as usual, fine and rare block, probably unique, with Holcombe cert. (SG 13; catalogue value for singles)
Box (*)
Catalog #4
Catalog Value £ 2,720
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #860
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1855 4a blue & red, Head die I, frame Die I, uncut "sheetlet" showing all four corner rosettes and blue dividing lines, clear watermark, excellent impression and color, v.f. and extremely rare item (SG 17)
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Catalog #6
Unsold
Lot #861
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1855 4a blue & red, Head die III, frame Die II, cancelled "1" in diamond of bars, center showing a wet print of the head die, giving the appearance of a double diffused head, margins all around, fine and unusual variety, with Holcombe cert. (SG 23)
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Catalog #6
Unsold
Lot #862
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1856 1as brown, imperforate part sheet margin inscription "2" block of 16, unused without gum, minor creases, marginal tears and strengthening, fine and rare block, with Holcombe cert. (SG 39b; catalogue value for eight pairs)
Box (*)
Catalog #12a
Catalog Value £ 6,000
Price Realized
$4,500.00

Lot #863
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1902-9 Edward, 3p-25r, complete set, h.r., 8p creased, balance fine-v.f. (SG 119-147)
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Catalog #60-76
Catalog Value £ 1,400
Unsold
Lot #864
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1909 25r ultramarine and brown orange, h.r., fine (SG 147)
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Catalog #76
Catalog Value £ 950
Price Realized
$950.00

Lot #865
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA
1911 George V, 3p-25r, set of 16 (complete for 1911), h.r., few low values lightly toned, fine-v.f. (SG 151/191)
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Catalog #80/98
Catalog Value £ 500
Unsold

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