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Stamp auction - 26 August 2020
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Dear Customer
Welcome to our latest auction (Sale 163) initially scheduled for May then postponed owing to the pandemic. Now that lockdown has eased we can go ahead with our sale at the Britannia Hotel over two days instead of one
which will help us abide by the social distancing rules.
Viewing
We have taken two extra days at the hotel before the auction for viewing, which again will help with social distancing; we would recommend this as the best option.
If you wish to view the auction lots at our Newcastle offices you can do so from Monday 10th to Friday 21st August (weekdays) by appointment only.
Please ensure you bring a face mask/covering with you. Gloves will be provided and these must be worn at all times during viewing.
Attending the sale
If you are attending the auction in person, face masks/coverings must be worn.
When planning your journey, please bear in mind this sale is live on the internet and we generally achieve a rate of 200 lots per hour.
If you are feeling anxious about attending the sale, you can, as always, send your bids by post or email before the sale to be added to the book or you can bid live through Easylive Auctions. Easylive offer a
great option of a £3 flat fee, which allows you to bid on as many lots as you like with no other charges.
Bidding
Unfortunately we will be unable to offer our usual room bidder (boxed) lots which always prove to be popular with many of you.
The auction room numbers will be limited (maximum of 30 people). Therefore, we ask that bidders move in and out of the room accordingly. We understand customers may wish to bid on multiple lots but if
there is a space between your lot numbers please leave the room until ready to bid again.
Refreshments
Owing to regulations we are unable to provide our usual tea/coffee and sandwiches. However, customers can order from the main reception area of the hotel.
If you would like any other information regarding our sale please do not hesitate to contact us. Corbitts would like to thank you for your continued support.
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Day 1 (26 August): World stamps, and Picture Postcards
Day 2 (27 August): Australia (Victoria), Canada, Falkland Islands & Dependencies, Ireland, New Zealand, and Great Britain.
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This auction took place on 26 August 2020. Estimates and realised prices are shown below for information only.
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Description of lot
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164
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POSTCARDS collection of 150+ unused cards incl. Harbour Views, Steamer Point. Barracks Crater, Crater Bazaar, The Tanks, Maala, Scott Market, Post Office Bay, Courts, Civil Hospital, Customs House, Grand Royal Hotel, Native Quarter, Sheik Said Tomb, Fruit Market, Tin Bazaar, Water Sellers, Camel Water Cart, Portion of Caravan Lehej, Somali soldiers, Camel market etc. incl. a good number of RP's.
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£100 to 150 |
£240.00
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165
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1903 cover addressed to England, franked pair of ½ anna adhesives, tied by two strikes of the 'DTHALI/6 OC 03' c.d.s, ADEN (OCT 8) transit & FARNBOROUGH (OCT 17) arrival b/stamps. On front, m/s 'Jihaf Arabia/5-10/03.' An extraordinary cover with Jebel Jihaf being about four miles NNW of Dthali. Extremely rare and the only letter from Jihaf recorded.
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£350 to 400 |
N/S
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166
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1917 censored envelope to India with the rare 'Opened by Censor' tape on reverse, cancelled 'BASE OFFICE ADEN/I.E.F/27 MAR 17' violet censor h/stamp on front. Only four examples of this censor tape are recorded.
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£400 to 500 |
N/S
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167
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1920 stampless 'On Active Service' envelope to Grindley & Co. 'BASE OFFICE ADEN/I.E.F/10 NOV 20' despatch d/stamp on reverse, on the face large circular double ringed 'PASSED CENSOR/No.A203/ADEN' in violet. Very rare, believed only one other example recorded.
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£500 to 700 |
N/S
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