Lot No. 609
| Auction No. | 34 |
| Category |
World Collections, Accumulations and Selections |
| Est. | $800 |
| Status | SOLD $800 |
Sarawak Superb collection in Hagner album from 1869 3¢ mint plus one thinned & another postally used with an imperf gummed proof believed taken from the original proof sheet retained by the Brooke family! 1871 3¢ x 4 (one MLH) plus 4 used incl "dot after "E" of Three" variety before 1875 set of 5 both MLH (3 vals with gum) & used, 1885 3(CE) rose carmine "Receipt Stamp" (Barefoot Cat. £15) MUH, 1888/97 "Postage & Revenue" to $1 MLH & used (Cat. £1200) with 4¢ mint only. Also 1889 "One Cent" & "One cent" (2) surcharges MLH plus latter used, 2¢ on 8¢ MLH (2), 5¢ on 12¢ MLH, 1895 engraved set MLH & used with imperf colour trials on 2¢ in black (pair), red brown, brown, green & 6¢ in black (pair). Continues with 1899 surcharges MLH/MNG plus 2¢ on 3¢ with break spot on "K" leg, 1899/1908 to $1 MLH with shades of 2¢, 4¢, 12¢ & $1 noting used various to 50¢ & 5¢ green & grey green prepared for use but not issued. 1918 no wmk to $1 MLH (cond. varies) & unissued 1¢ slate-blue & slate, 1922/23 new colours, 1923 surcharges + closer bars on 2¢ on 12¢, 1928/29 wmkd set to $1 MLH, 1932 to $1 MLH (natural gum cracks) plus the Waterlow Progressive proof card showing 50¢ duty & key plate blocks of 4 with punched hole at centre of each block. Also 1934 to $10 MLH ($2 & $3 thinned), 1941 additional vals, Jap Occ seals/revenue blocks/strip & pair (vals to 50¢), 1945 BMA ovpts to $4 MUH plus same vals MUH/MLH, 1947 Cypher ovpts to $5 MUH & used, 1950 to $5 MUH (mostly marginal ) & 1955/59 to $5 MUH & used. Finally 1964/65 new wmk (excl 2¢, 15¢) MUH with some extras used of 1955 & earlier issues. Apart from a few with thins or gum faults as noted above this is a fine collection with conservative reserve. Cat. £4000 plus colour trials & progressive proof (100s)
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