Russian Local Post (Zemstvo); U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
February 8, 2012 and February 22-23, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #2887
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1862-80 12c-24c, four singles incl. 1862 18c lilac, 1863 12c light blue and 24c green (2), h.r., some faults, fine appearance (SG 4,12a,14)
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Catalog #4,15,18
Catalog Value £1,982
Price Realized
$550.00

Lot #2888
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1863-74 correspondence of 8 covers to Bombay, each franked with 8c Victoria and tied by "B62" duplex, variety of ship endorsements incl. "Lombardy", "Columbian", "Bengal", "Ellora", "Glen Artness" and "Orissa", diff. markings incl. "Steamer Letter G.P.O. Calcutta" etc., some toning, mostly fine-v.f., scarce lot
Envelope
Price Realized
$3,000.00

Lot #2889
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1874 $10 rose, unused with original gum, h.r., rare stamp, with 2007 Brandon cert. (SG F3)
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Catalog #28
Catalog Value £8,000
Price Realized
$2,500.00

Lot #2890
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1891 $5 on $10 violet, heavy h.r., fine (SG F9)
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Catalog #60
Catalog Value £325
Price Realized
$250.00

Lot #2891
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1902 (20 Jan) cover from Shanghai to the commandant of the US Naval Station, Cavite, Philippines, franked with 10c Victoria, with "U.S.S.Wilmington" rooster embossing on back, also Victoria departure and Manila and Cavite, Philippines arrival pmks, v.f.
Envelope
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #2892
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1903 Edward, 1c-$10 overprinted Specimen, complete set of 15, adhered on piece (from a presentation sheet), fine-v.f.,
S
Catalog #SG 62-76S
Catalog Value £1,900
Price Realized
$1,100.00

Lot #2893
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1903 Edward, 1c-$5 complete, h.r., fine-v.f., signed Diena (SG 62-75)
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Catalog #71-85
Catalog Value £1,300
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #2894
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1904 Japanese Propaganda (Russo-Japanese War) ppc ("The Third Attempt to Block Port Arthur"), franked with 4c Edward, tied by boxed "Port Edward Wei-Hai-Wei, 10 Sep. 1904" datestamp and sent via Shanghai (Sep.13) to England, v.f.
Envelope
Price Realized
$450.00

Lot #2895
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1919 (17 Sep) cover with "The Missions to Seamen" corner cachet in blue, red "Official Paid - Hong Kong" cds (Webb type C) and same day Kowloon Branch dispatch cds alongside, sent to England, endorsed "On Active Service" on top, with the commander's signature at left side, minor cover tears, otherwise fine example of this rare late military usage of the "Official Paid" cds
Envelope
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #2896
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1912 George V, overprinted Specimen, complete set of 17, adhered on paper (from presentation sheet), fine-v.f.,
S
Catalog #SG 100-116S
Catalog Value £2,000
Price Realized
$1,200.00

Lot #2897
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1921 George V, overprinted or perforated Specimen, complete set of 18, adhered on paper (from presentation sheet), fine-v.f.,
S
Catalog #SG 117-32S
Catalog Value £2,000
Price Realized
$1,400.00

Lot #2898
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1935-1937 Silver Jubilee, also Coronation, complete sets, each stamp perforated Specimen, adhered on card, fine-v.f.,
S
Catalog #SG 133-139
Catalog Value £800
Price Realized
$625.00

Lot #2899
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1938-48 George VI, 1c-$10, complete set, l.h., some toning, mostly fine-v.f. (SG 140-162)
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Catalog #154-166A
Catalog Value £1,100
Price Realized
$475.00

Lot #2900
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1938-48 George VI, 1c-$10, perforated Specimen, complete set of 23, each adhered on paper (from presentation sheets), fine-v.f., rare (SG 140-162S)
S
Catalog #154-166A
Catalog Value £2,500
Price Realized
$1,900.00

Lot #2901
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH HONG KONG
1941 George VI, perforated Specimen, two different sets, adhered on paper (from presentation sheets), fine-v.f.,
S
Catalog #SG 163-170S
Catalog Value £800
Price Realized
$625.00

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